Announcements

Wednesday October 14, 2026 

• This is the last week to purchase homecoming tickets! Tickets are sold at the green counter in front of the main office before school, during lunch, and after school for fifteen dollars. Guest passes are due THIS THURSDAY, October 15th by 4pm in the front office. 
• Homecoming is THIS Saturday from 8 to 11pm in the Sheldon Courtyard. If you have an approved guest form submitted to the office, make sure you also purchase your guest a TICKET! The guest form is NOT the ticket. All guest forms are due in the front office by 4pm tomorrow! 
• There will be a fun pep rally in the courtyard today right after fourth period! Kona Ice food truck will be there as well as fun activities and an opportunity to win class war points! See you there Irish!
• Attention AP students, the AP Payment System is up and running.  If you are taking an AP exam, you need to pay $90.00 per test by November 5th to avoid late fees.  The

payment can be done online under the "testing" tab or with the Finance Office.

• Women in STEM meets this Thursday at lunch in B10 - Everyone is welcome to join for activities, crafts, snacks, and a good time! Bring a friend, come learn about STEM 
• ​​​​​​​Students planning to attend Friday’s football game MUST have their student ID in hand before entering the gate. A few important reminders:
  • No backpacks are allowed.
  • No outside food or drinks are permitted.
  • No re-entry. Once you leave the game you will not be allowed back inside.

Please come prepared and plan to follow these expectations. Go Irish!

• If you are in grades 11 or 12 and will be taking college board exams on the 23rd, please check your school laptop and make sure you have bluebook on loaded and updates are complete.  If you need help, please go to the front office now so you are ready to test next week.
• Hey everyone, did you know that the FAFSA and ORSAA are now open??! These applications are used to determine financial need and eligibility for scholarships for students going to college next year. If you'd like to learn more and get assistance in completing these applications, you should come to Sheldon's Financial Aid Night next week on Wednesday, October 21st at 5:30 PM! We're also holding a FAFSA/ORSAA hands-on workshop on October 28th from 5-7 PM. Family and friends are invited to both!! Stop by the College & Career Center in Room A-1 for more information on how to register!!
• SENIORS - A Miners Graduate Services rep will be here during lunch on Thursday, October 15, to take cap, gown, and graduation announcement orders and distribute previously placed orders for sweatshirts, tassels, and keychains. All students planning to participate in the June graduation ceremony are required to wear a cap and gown. Caps, gowns, and graduation announcements will be delivered in the spring before graduation. Still need to order? You can bring your completed order form to the rep on Thursday or place your order online through the Miners Graduate Services website! Be sure to get your graduation orders taken care of!
• Are you interested in helping the community, learning lifesaving skills, or earning CAS and volunteer hours? Then come to the Red Cross Club on Fridays in C-9, We will have snacks! 
• FOOD!? VOLUNTEER HOURS!? Maybe some CRAFTS and GAMES?!?! Save your friends a seat THIS THURSDAY in room B14 for Interact Club. It’s the best lunchtime club to join. We BETTER see you there.”