AHS Daily Announcements

Friday, October 17, 2025

MEETINGS:
Friday, 10/17: Investment Club meeting during lunch in Pickering's room. Please dismiss 5 minutes early.
Friday, 10/17: Forensics informational meeting during lunch in Slattery's room. Forensics is a public speaking team with many options to act, present literature, or write your own speech. Whether you like public speaking or just want to improve your skills, all are welcome. See Slattery or Lynch with any questions.
Tuesday, 10/21: Educators Rising will meet at lunch in the District Board Room. If you are interested in a career in teaching, please attend.
Thursday, 10/23: EAC meeting at lunch in Wierzba's room. Any interested students should attend. We will be voting on board members and discussing our upcoming highway clean-up day. All are welcome to join.

High School Results of the Conference Cross Country Meet - 10/16/25
Girls High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 3rd Place (of 13 Teams)
All-Conference for Amherst:
Ellie Laws (Junior) - Second Team All Conference - 12th Place
Ila Culver (Junior) - Second Team All Conference - 15th Place

Boys High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 2nd Place (of 13 Teams)
All-Conference for Amherst:
Elliot Podeszwa (Senior) - First Team All Conference - 6th Place
Morgan Brown (Junior) - First Team All Conference - 7th Place
Solomon Towne (Sophomore) - Second Team All Conference - 13th Place
Owen Wiesman (Sophomore) - Honorable Mention - 19th Place
Erick Gunther (Sophomore) - Honorable Mention - 21st Place

Hola! Spanish Club will be attending the World Language Fair hosted by UWSP on November 14. Please pick up a permission slip in Profe Glaze or Profe Van Sluys' room if you'd like to attend!

The High School Science Fair is back on! Any students interested in participating this year are welcome to, even if you don't currently have a science class. There might be some incentives in store for you if you decide to participate. Contact any of the science teachers to get some more details about what the Science Fair could look like for you.

TRASH Ultimate players, stop in to see Mr. Swan at some point before the weekend to get more info on the tournament at UWSP this weekend.

Information is available in the HS Office for an ATV & Snowmobile Safety Course being held at the Jensen Center in December.

Keepin' It Classy: Students please look at your Term 2 classes and make any changes before the end of the month.

Birthdays: Paige Lemke

Activities:
7:00 Varsity Football @ Wittenberg; bus leaves @ 4:25

Lunch: French Toast Sticks or Breakfast Slider, Home Fries, Fruit & Juice

Thursday, October 16, 2025

MEETINGS:
Thursday, 10/16: Full NHS meeting during lunch in the Library. Please dismiss members 5 minutes early. All members are required to attend. Please check Google Classroom this afternoon for the agenda.
Friday, 10/17: Investment Club meeting during lunch in Pickering's room. Please dismiss 5 minutes early.
Friday, 10/17: Forensics informational meeting during lunch in Slattery's room. Forensics is a public speaking team with many options to act, present literature, or write your own speech. Whether you like public speaking or just want to improve your skills, all are welcome. See Slattery or Lynch with any questions.
Tuesday, 10/21: Educators Rising will meet at lunch in the District Board Room. If you are interested in a career in teaching, please attend.
Thursday, 10/23: EAC meeting at lunch in Wierzba's room. Any interested students should attend. We will be voting on board members and discussing our upcoming highway clean-up day. All are welcome to join.

TRASH Ultimate players, stop in to see Mr. Swan at some point before the weekend to get more info on the tournament at UWSP this weekend.

Information is available in the HS Office for an ATV & Snowmobile Safety Course being held at the Jensen Center in December.

Keepin' It Classy: Students please look at your Term 2 classes and make any changes before the end of the month.

Birthdays: None

Activities:
4:00 Cross Country @ Rosholt; bus leaves @ 2:00
7:00 Varsity Soccer @ Pacelli; bus leaves @ 5:30

Lunch: Meatloaf w/ Breadstick or Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Fruit

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

MEETINGS:
Wednesday, 10/15: Student Council meeting at lunch in the Library.
Wednesday, 10/15: St. Norbert’s will be here today during study hall in the District Board Room. Stop in if you are interested in learning more.
Thursday, 10/16: EAC meeting at lunch in Wierzba's room. Any interested students should attend. We will be voting on board members and discussing our upcoming highway clean-up day. All are welcome to join.
Thursday, 10/16: Full NHS meeting during lunch in the Library. Please dismiss members 5 minutes early. All members are required to attend. Please check Google Classroom this afternoon for the agenda.
Friday, 10/17: Investment Club meeting during lunch in Pickering's room. Please dismiss 5 minutes early.
Friday, 10/17: Forensics informational meeting during lunch in Slattery's room. Forensics is a public speaking team with many options to act, present literature, or write your own speech. Whether you like public speaking or just want to improve your skills, all are welcome. See Slattery or Lynch with any questions.

The October 2025 edition of THE TALON, our online newsmagazine, launches today for its first issue of the year. Check out stories and photos from our fall sports teams, including HOCO coverage, as well as original feature stories from your fellow students. And don’t forget to vote in the poll – Who Wore It Best for HOCO Dress-Up Days! Check it out at AmherstTalon.org.

Boys Soccer has been on a roll their last three games. Last Thursday, Amherst beat Gresham 7-0 with six of those goals coming from senior Ayden Kazda. On Monday, Amherst took on conference rival Columbus Catholic and tied 1-1 thanks to a goal from senior Shayden Abbott-Beversdorf, which spoiled Columbus Catholic’s perfect conference record. And last night, in cold and rainy conditions, Amherst beat Omro 1-0 on a goal from sophomore Everett Elizalde in the 70th minute. Tomorrow Amherst will play its final regular season game at Pacelli at 7:00 pm.

Volleyball won last night 3-0 over Iola, which makes Amherst Conference Champions with an impressive 6-1 conference record. Way to go!

Don’t forget to bring in your food items for the Amherst food pantry to Prescher by Friday afternoon and receive an ice cream treat.

Information is available in the HS Office for an ATV & Snowmobile Safety Course being held at the Jensen Center in December.

Attention Concert Choir members: If you are interested in auditioning for Treble Choir or Chamber Singers, please email Mrs. Baumann or stop in to see her to set up a time for Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Rehearsals will begin next week.

Hello Spanish Club members both current and new: This is your reminder to bring in your Spanish club membership paperwork and dues. We have a few more we are waiting for, so please turn them in THIS WEEK! If you are still interested, but did not receive the paperwork, stop by Profe Glaze's room. Our upcoming field trip is to the World Languages Fair at UWSP. If you do not have paperwork handed in, you will not be able to attend!

Keepin' It Classy: Students please look at your Term 2 classes and make any changes before the end of the month.

Birthdays: Hannah Austin, Jacob Groholski, Ms. Loehrke

Activities: None

Lunch: Deli Sub or Chicken Teriyaki, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable & Fruit

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

MEETINGS:
Tuesday, 10/14: HOSA meeting at lunch in the Library.
Thursday, 10/16: EAC meeting at lunch in Wierzba's room. Any interested students should attend. We will be voting on board members and discussing our upcoming highway clean-up day. All are welcome to join.
Thursday, 10/16: Full NHS meeting during lunch in the Library. Please dismiss members 5 minutes early. All members are required to attend. Please check Google Classroom this afternoon for the agenda.
Friday, 10/17: Investment Club meeting during lunch in Pickering's room. Please dismiss 5 minutes early.
Friday, 10/17: Forensics informational meeting during lunch in Slattery's room. Forensics is a public speaking team with many options to act, present literature, or write your own speech. Whether you like public speaking or just want to improve your skills, all are welcome. See Slattery or Lynch with any questions.

High School Results from the Weyauwega Cross Country Invite - 10/9/25
Girls High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 6th Place (of 12 Teams)
Ellie Laws (Junior) - 26thth Place

Boys High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 1st Place (of 11 Teams)
Elliot Podeszwa (Senior) - 7th Place
Morgan Brown (Junior) - 8th Place
Solomon Towne (Sophomore) - 9th Place
Erick Gunther (Sophomore) - 10th Place

Amherst Volleyball went 1-4 this weekend at Wisconsin Dells Tournament. The team played highly competitive games 2-D1, 1-D2, 1-D3, and 1-D4 schools.

Attention Youth Hunters: If you had a successful hunt over the weekend, please send a picture to Mr. Vander Laan so he can add you to the Fur, Fin, and Feather board.

Thank you! NHS wants to thank our student body for amazing participation in our blood drive last Wednesday. We exceeded our collection goal and had a record number of first-time donors. Your donations will have an impact on more than 100 lives. Congrats to raffle winners Breleigh O'Brien and Xander Drake

Keepin' It Classy: Students please look at your Term 2 classes and make any changes before the end of the month.

Birthdays: None

Activities:
4:30 Varsity Soccer @ Omro; bus leaves @ 2:30
5:45 JV2/JV Volleyball @ Iola, Varsity to follow; bus leaves @ 4:30

Lunch: Pizza, Vegetables, Fruit & Dessert

Monday, October 13, 2025 - No School (Teacher Inservice)

Friday, October 10, 2025 - Virtual Instruction Day

Thursday, October 9, 2025

MEETINGS:
Thursday, 10/9: NHS meeting at lunch in McGuire's room for Executive Officers.
Tuesday, 10/14: HOSA meeting at lunch in the Library.

Attention Fishing Club members: Any members who can help sell 50/50 tickets at the football game tomorrow night, please stop in and see Mr. Pickering today.

Seniors: Order your cap and gown by Sunday.

Saturday, October 11 is National Coming Out Day. This is an important day for LGBTQ individuals across the country. SPECTURA would like to acknowledge this day and promote a safe space for all Amherst students. Celebrate this day with us and enjoy a free cookie during lunch on Thursday!

Hola! This is a reminder for those interested in joining Spanish Club that your membership dues are due TODAY. Please hand in your fees and paperwork to one of the Profes. Gracias!

Seniors! Remember that your Senior and Little Kid photos are due to the Yearbook staff by Friday. If you have multiple pictures but can’t decide which one to send, see Merry in the HS Office or during third hour in the Library.Last day to register for the blood drive. Only six spots remain. If you are signed up, don’t forget to bring identification with you and a parental release form if you are 16. Forms are in the HS Office.

Fling It! If anyone is looking for a fun opportunity to play Ultimate Frisbee with no strings attached, check in with Swan because Trash Ultimate and friends will be playing in a recreational tournament at UWSP October 18-19 and would love to help anyone interested get into the game.

Food Drive: Student Council is having a food drive week. If a student brings in three items off the Amherst Food Pantry list, they will get an ice cream sandwich from Preacher. Please bring the items to the library.

HS Band: Pep Band on FRIDAY for the last regular season football game. We still have pep band even though we don't have school. Talk to Wucherer if you won't be there.

Allied Health Day: Any High School students enrolled this year or interested in Medical Terminology or Health and Wellness dual credit courses are welcome to attend Allied Health Day on Friday, October 17, at MSTC Stevens Point. Please sign up on Swanson's Google Classroom or see Flugaur by October 14.

Birthdays:
Today: None
Weekend: Madison Cline, Kinzee Martin, Rachel Portmann, Emerie Schelke

Activities:
3:45 Cross Country @ Weyauwega-Fremont HS; bus leaves @ 2:00
7:00 Varsity Soccer @ Home

Lunch: Spaghetti Sauce or Chicken Alfredo, Noodles, Garlic Toast, Vegetable & Fruit

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

MEETINGS:
Wednesday, 10/8: Full Student Council meeting at lunch in the Library.
Wednesday, 10/8: National Guard will be here at lunch in the Cafeteria.
Wednesday, 10/8: College Applications and Parchment help during third hour in the HS Office. If you need help getting started, please attend so Swanson and Plasch can help you!
Wednesday, 10/8: Blood Drive.
Thursday, 10/9: NHS meeting at lunch in McGuire's room for Executive Officers.
Tuesday, 10/14: HOSA meeting at lunch in the Library.

Last night the Volleyball team won its Dig Pink game and raised more than $1,000 for the local Aspirus Foundation Breast Endowment Center.

Boys Soccer beat Nekoosa 7-0 yesterday. Seniors Ayden Kazda and Shayden Abbott-Beversdorf each had 2 goals, with Antek Zoromski-Linde, Xavier Farrey, and Everet Elizalde each chipping in one goal apiece. The team improves to 8-1 in conference and 11-2-2 overall. Tomorrow the Falcons host Gresham at home at 7:00 pm.

Hola! This is a reminder for those interested in joining Spanish Club that your membership dues are due Thursday. Please hand in your fees and paperwork to one of the Profes. Gracias!

HS Band: Pep Band on FRIDAY for the last regular season football game. We still have pep band even though we don't have school. Talk to Wucherer if you won't be there.

Birthdays: None

Activities: None

Lunch: Chicken Soft Shell Taco w/ Toppings or Quesadilla, Refried Beans, Rice, Vegetable & Fruit

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

MEETINGS:
Tuesday, 10/7: FFA chapter meeting at lunch in the Ag room.
Tuesday, 10/7: First Educators Rising meeting at lunch in the HS Office. If you're interested in becoming a teacher, working in child care, or working with kids in other ways, come check it out!
Tuesday, 10/7: Air National Guard will be in the lunch room.
Wednesday, 10/8: College Applications and Parchment help during third hour in the HS Office. If you need help getting started, please attend so Swanson and Plasch can help you!
Wednesday, 10/8: Blood Drive.
Thursday, 10/9: NHS meeting at lunch in McGuire's room for Executive Officers.

HS Band: Pep Band on FRIDAY for the last regular season football game. We still have pep band even though we don't have school. Talk to Wucherer if you won't be there.

Birthdays: Aubrey & Allison Raddatz, Paige & Claire Wiesman

Activities:
4:30 Varsity Soccer at Nekoosa Bus leaves at 2:30
5:45 JV/JV2 Volleyball vs Menominee at HOME, Varsity to follow

Lunch: Cheesy Bread or Turkey & Cheese Slider, Beef Vegetable Soup or Chicken Noodle Soup, Vegetable & Fruit

Monday, October 6, 2025

MEETINGS:
Monday, 10/6: Talon meeting at lunch in Van's room.
Monday, 10/6: FBLA meeting at 11:10 in Davidson's room. Everyone with a Kringle form should attend -- the forms are due today!
Monday, 10/6: Visual Arts Classic meeting at lunch in the Art room. Please release VAC team members 5 minutes early.
Tuesday, 10/7: FFA chapter meeting at lunch in the Ag room.
Tuesday, 10/7: First Educators Rising meeting at lunch in the HS Office. If you're interested in becoming a teacher, working in child care, or working with kids in other ways, come check it out!
Tuesday, 10/7: Air National Guard will be in the lunch room.
Wednesday, 10/8: College Applications and Parchment help during third hour in the HS Office. If you need help getting started, please attend and Swanson and Plasch will help you!
Wednesday, 10/8: Blood Drive. Only two spots remain! Scan a QR code or see McGuire to sign up. Join us to receive a $10 amazon gift card from the Red Cross, be entered to win a $35 gift card, and earn points for the Graduation Red Cord Program.
Thursday, 10/9: NHS meeting at lunch in McGuire's room for Executive Officers.

High School Results of the Waupaca Cross Country Invite - 10/2/25
Girls High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 7th Place (of 10 Teams)
Ellie Laws (Junior) - 14th Place

High School Results of the Rosholt Cross Country Invite - 10/2/25
Boys High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 4th Place (of 14 Teams)
Morgan Brown (Junior) - 21st Place
Elliot Podeszwa (Senior) - 28th Place
Solomon Towne (Sophomore) - 30th Place

HS Band: Pep Band on FRIDAY for the last regular season football game. We still have pep band even though we don't have school. Talk to Wucherer if you won't be there.

Birthdays: Caden Jakusz

Activities:
4:30 JV Football vs Weyauwega @ HOME
5:00 Varsity Boys Cross Country @ Marion; van leaves @ 2:30
7:15 JV Soccer vs SPASH @ HOME

Lunch: Chili or BBQ Pork Sandwich, Smile Fries, Coleslaw & Fruit

Friday, October 3, 2025

MEETINGS:
Friday, 10/3: Spanish Club meeting at lunch on Friday in the Library. Membership forms are due to Profe Glaze by October 10.
Monday, 10/6: Talon meeting at lunch in Van's room.
Tuesday, 10/7: FFA chapter meeting at lunch in the Ag room.
Tuesday, 10/7: First Educators Rising meeting at lunch in the HS Office. If you're interested in becoming a teacher, working in child care, or working with kids in other ways, come check it out!
Wednesday, 10/8: Blood Drive

Another Game, Another Win: Senior Ayden Kazda scored four goals and Shayden Abbott-Beversdorf added another as our Boys Soccer team beat Northland Lutheran 5-2 last night, improving to 8-1 in conference and 10-2-2 overall. The team will travel to Nekoosa next Tuesday for a 4:30 game.

Girls Volleyball won 3-2 over Pacelli with a reverse sweep last night.

Seniors: Need time to start or finish your college applications? Swanson and Plasch will be hosting a College Application Workshop on October 8 during 3rd hour in the high school office. Get your senior to-do list checked off!

Birthdays:
Today: Stella Bednarek
Weekend: Ava Krebsbach, Taylor Klieforth

Activities:
4:30 JV Soccer @ Wausau West; bus leaves @ 2: 30
7:00 Varsity Football @ Weyauwega; bus leaves @ 4:45

Lunch: Cheeseburger or Chicken Enchilada, Fries, Vegetable & Fruit

Thursday, October 2, 2025

MEETINGS:
Thursday, 10/2: Battle of the Books meeting at lunch in McGuire’s classroom. If you signed up, please attend. If you did not sign up, you are welcome to stop in and check us out.
Thursday, 10/2: Environmental Action Club at lunch in Wierzba's room. If you are interested in doing more to help the environment, please come to the meeting. We will be deciding if there is enough interest to continue the club this year. If you can't make it but are interested in joining, please talk to Wierzba ASAP.
Friday, 10/3: Spanish Club meeting at lunch on Friday in the Library. Membership forms are due to Profe Glaze by October 10.
Monday, 10/6: Talon meeting at lunch in Van's room.
Tuesday, 10/7: FFA chapter meeting at lunch in the Ag room.
Wednesday, 10/8: Blood Drive

All paid HOSA members are invited to grab a breakfast treat in the STEAM commons on Friday morning before school. Get your money to Pate or Allison today, or bring it with you in the morning!

Birthdays: None

Activities:
4:30 Varsity Girls Cross Country @ Waupaca; bus leaves @ 2:30
4:50 Varsity Boys Cross Country @ Rosholt; van leaves @ 2:30
5:45 JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Pacelli; bus leaves @ 4:30
7:15 Varsity Soccer vs Northland Lutheran @ HOME - YOUTH NIGHT

Lunch: Pancakes w/ Sausage or Breakfast Burrito, Hash Brown Patty, Fruit & Juice

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

MEETINGS:
Wednesday, 10/1: Alyssa from Mid-State will be here in the morning in the HS Office to meet with juniors/seniors interested in enrollment or Start College Now. Schedule a time to meet with her in Swanson's Google classroom.
Wednesday, 10/1: All Start College Now applications are due to Swanson by 3:00 pm.
Wednesday, 10/1: England Trip meeting at 6:00 pm in Slattery's room. Anyone interested in learning about this opportunity in August 2026 should plan to attend.
Thursday, 10/2: Battle of the Books meeting at lunch in McGuire’s classroom. If you signed up, please attend. If you did not sign up, you are welcome to stop in and check us out.
Thursday, 10/2: Environmental Action Club at lunch in Wierzba's room. If you are interested in doing more to help the environment, please come to the meeting. We will be deciding if there is enough interest to continue the club this year. If you can't make it but are interested in joining, please talk to Wierzba ASAP.
Friday, 10/3: Spanish Club meeting at lunch on Friday in the Library. Membership forms are due to Profe Glaze by October 10.
Tuesday, 10/7: FFA chapter meeting at lunch in the Ag room.
Wednesday, 10/8: Blood Drive

Dr. Dummer’s first-hour class will be a few minutes late from a field trip. Please excuse his students when they return.

Congratulations to the Girls Volleyball team for winning 3-0 over Wittenberg last night.

FFA Members: If you want to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, your application must be turned in to Loehrke today!

Birthdays: Lucas Blanke, Gabby Cole

Activities: None

Lunch: Popcorn Chicken Wrap or Nachos, Cheesy Mexican Rice, Vegetable & Fruit

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

MEETINGS:
Tuesday, 9/30: HOSA meeting at lunch. Students interested in joining HOSA should pick up a membership form outside of Pate's room before the meeting.
Wednesday, 10/1: Alyssa from Mid-State will be here in the morning in the HS Office to meet with juniors/seniors interested in enrollment or Start College Now. Schedule a time to meet with her in Swanson's Google classroom.
Wednesday, 10/1: All Start College Now applications are due to Swanson by 3:00 pm.
Wednesday, 10/1: England Trip meeting at 6:00 pm in Slattery's room. Anyone interested in learning about this opportunity in August 2026 should plan to attend.
Thursday, 10/2: Battle of the Books meeting at lunch in McGuire’s classroom. If you signed up, please attend. If you did not sign up, you are welcome to stop in and check us out.
Thursday, 10/2: Environmental Action Club at lunch in Wierzba's room. If you are interested in doing more to help the environment, please come to the meeting. We will be deciding if there is enough interest to continue the club this year. If you can't make it but are interested in joining, please talk to Wierzba ASAP.
Friday, 10/3: Spanish Club meeting at lunch on Friday in the Library. Membership forms are due to Profe Glaze by October 10.

Boys Soccer beat Newman Catholic 7-0 last night in a conference match-up, improving to 7-1 in conference and 9-2-2 overall. Senior Ayden Kazda scored three times, with goals also coming from Milo Graham, Isaac Snyder, and Everet Elizalde. On Thursday, the team will host Youth Night before taking on Northland Lutheran at 7:15 pm. Come support the team and our Future Falcons!

Give Blood, Give Life: Our school Blood Drive is next Wednesday, October 8. One donation can help save up to three lives—now that’s frightfully amazing! See the posters in the hallway for a QR code, or stop in to McGuire's room to sign up.

Birthdays: None

Activities: 5:45 JV/JV2 VB @ Wittenberg-Birnamwood, Varsity to follow; bus leaves @ 4:15

Lunch: Lasagna or Chicken Nuggets, Garlic Bread, Vegetable & Fruit

Monday, September 29, 2025

MEETINGS:
Monday, 9/29: Spanish Club informational meeting (about international travel in two summers) at lunch in Profe Glaze's room.
Tuesday, 9/30: HOSA meeting at lunch. Students interested in joining HOSA should pick up a membership form outside of Pate's room before the meeting.
Wednesday, 10/1: England Trip meeting at 6:00 pm in Slattery's room. Anyone interested in learning about this opportunity in August 2026 should plan to attend.
Wednesday, 10/1: Alyssa from Mid-State will be here in the morning in the HS Office to meet with juniors/seniors interested in enrollment or Start College Now. Schedule a time to meet with her in Swanson's Google classroom.
Thursday, 10/2: Battle of the Books meeting at lunch in McGuire’s classroom. If you signed up, please attend. If you did not sign up, you are welcome to stop in and check us out.
Friday, 10/3: Spanish Club meeting at lunch on Friday in the Library. Membership forms are due to Profe Glaze by October 10.

High School Results of the Lourdes Academy Cross Country Invite - 9/27/25
Girls High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 17th Place (of 19 Teams)
Ellie Laws (Junior) - 48th Place

Boys High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 10th Place (of 19 Teams)
Elliot Podeszwa (Senior) - 38th Place

Boys Soccer stunned 7th-ranked Arcadia in a 1-1 tie on Saturday afternoon. Senior Milo Graham scored in the 38th minute to tie the game in the first half. Despite many attempts by Arcadia’s offense, our defense was relentless throughout the second half. Great job, gentlemen! The team will head to Newman Catholic tonight for a 7:00 game.

Great Half-Time performance by the High School band and drumline! You make our school and community proud.

Start College Now Apps: All SCN applications are due by the end of the day on Wednesday to Swanson.

Play On: Anyone going on the field trip to see A Midsummer Night's Dream on Wednesday needs to pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Slattery ASAP.

Birthdays: None

Activities:
4:30 JV Football @ Spencer/Columbus; bus leaves @ 2:40
6:30 JV2 Volleyball vs Port Edwards @ HOME
7:00 Varsity Soccer @ Newman Catholic; bus leaves @ 5:15

Lunch: Rib Sandwich or Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Vegetable & Fruit

Friday, September 26, 2025

MEETINGS:
Saturday, 9/27: HOCO Dance from 8pm to 11pm in the Cafeteria. No entry after 9pm, and if you leave the dance, you will not be allowed back in. Make sure your dance guest form is in the office by 3pm today.
Sunday, 9/28: NHS Induction Ceremony at 3:00 pm in the Cafeteria. Current members and new inductees need to make sure you wear Business Attire for the ceremony.
Tuesday, 9/30: HOSA meeting at lunch. Students interested in joining HOSA should pick up a membership form outside of Pate's room before the meeting.

Attention Students: During homecoming events, many pictures are being taken. Please do not use any hand gestures in the pictures. Pictures with hand gestures cannot be used. Thank you for your cooperation.

Boys Soccer won 2-0 over Tri-County last night. The first score came from Senior Ayden Kazda, and the second came from freshman Blake Wendlandt. Tomorrow the team will take on Arcadia at 1:00 pm.

HS Band will play on Friday for the HOCO football game. Report to the band room by 6:20. Also, a reminder that the last marching rehearsal is Friday during 2nd hour. Staff please release Band students at 10:25 to the football field for their last practice.

Let's Dance! Homecoming Dance tomorrow will be from 8-11. There will be no entry after 9:00pm and if you leave the dance, you will not be allowed back in. Make sure your dance guest form is in the office by 3:00 today!

Birthdays:
Today: Mr. Davidson
Weekend: Cooper Kubisiak, Cash Bestul, CJ Dickerson

Activities:
4:30 JV Soccer @ DC Everest; bus leaves @ 2:30
7:00 Varsity Football vs Spencer/Columbus @ HOME

Lunch: Hot Dog or Chicken Enchiladas, French Fries, Mixed Vegetables & Fruit

Thursday, September 25, 2025

MEETINGS:
Tuesday, 9/30: HOSA meeting at lunch. Students interested in joining HOSA should pick up a membership form outside of Pate's room before the meeting.

Did you forget your money for tattoo a teacher? We will have a BONUS day of Tat Your Teacher at lunch today. Round two of face tats for Spud and Loehrke!

Quiz Bowl will be selling Homecoming beads and tattoos in the cafeteria before school and at lunch on today and tomorrow. Just 50 cents each or 3 for $1.

Tomorrow’s Dress Up Day for HOCO is Spirit Day!

HOCO Dance tickets are on sale in the HS Office. Presale tickets are $15 now or $20 at the door.
HOCO permission slips are available in the HS Office. Forms need to be in the HS Office by 3:00 pm on Friday!

Birthdays: Miranda Pingel

Activities:
5:45 JV/JV2 Volleyball @ Weyauwega, Varsity to follow; bus leaves @ 4:30
7:15 Varsity Soccer vs Tri-County @ HOME

Lunch: Grilled Chicken Parmesan Sandwich or Fish Sticks w/ Dinner Roll, Cheesy Hashbrowns, Veggie and Fruit

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Congratulations to volleyball last night winning 3-1 over Shiocton.

A friendly reminder to bring your dollars to lunch TODAY to tattoo your favorite teachers! Who doesn't want to see Pickering or Ludeman with a face tat?

Quiz Bowl will be selling Homecoming beads and tattoos in the cafeteria before school and at lunch on Wed, Thu, and Fri. Just 50 cents each or 3 for $1.

Tomorrow’s Dress Up Day for Homecoming is Class Color Day:
Seniors: White
Juniors: Red
Sophomores: Blue
Freshmen: Black
Staff: Grey

Birthdays: Mr. Nelson

Activities: None

Lunch: Ham & Swiss Flatbread or Orange Chicken, Rice, Steamed Vegetable & Fruit

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

MEETINGS:
Tuesday, 9/23: FFA meeting at lunch in the Ag room. Anyone interested in attending World Dairy Expo or National Convention should attend.
Tuesday, 9/23: The first Art Club meeting is after school in the Art Room until 4pm.

Attention Students: During homecoming events, many pictures are being taken. Please do not use any hand gestures in the pictures. Pictures with hand gestures cannot be used. Thank you for your cooperation.

Boys Soccer got back on track last night, beating Pacelli 6-2. After a lull early in the second half, the team and the crowd were rejuvenated by a bro-to-bro assist and score from Oliver Snyder to Isaac Snyder in the 67th minute, then another goal by Isaac just two minutes later. Other scorers included junior Desmond Rooney, seniors Ayden Kazda and Milo Graham, and sophomore Everet Elizalde. The Falcons will host Tri-County on Thursday at 7:15 pm.

A friendly reminder to bring your dollars to lunch TODAY and Wednesday to tattoo your favorite teachers! Who doesn't want to see Mr. Dobbe or Mrs. Baumann with a face tat?

HS Band will play tonight for the home volleyball game. Be ready to play in the high school gym by 6:30 p.m.

Tomorrow’s Dress Up Day for Homecoming is Surfers vs Bikers.

HOCO Dance tickets are on sale in the HS Office. Presale tickets are $15 now or $20 at the door.
HOCO permission slips are available in the HS Office. If you plan on bringing a guest to the dance, please stop in to pick up a form.

National Honor Society is selling concessions during the indoor homecoming activities this week. Candy, soda, and nachos and pretzels will be available. Proceeds raised will go towards our donation to the Old Glory Honor Flight. Don't forget to bring your cash!

Birthdays: Brian Kleckner

Activities:
5:45 JV/JV2 Volleyball vs Shiocton @ HOME, Varsity to follow

Lunch: Cheese Fries w/ Marinara or Sloppy Joe, Baked Potato w/ Cheese Sauce, Vegetable & Fruit

Monday, September 22, 2025

MEETINGS:
Monday, 9/22: AHS Bowling Team sign-ups from 4pm-8pm at Whitetail Lanes.

Cross Country Results from Smiley Invite on 9/20/25
Girls High School 5000 Meter - Division 2 Race
Team Overall - 11th Place (of 19 teams)
Varsity Award Winners finishing in the top 20:
Ellie Laws (Junior) - 19th Place
Junior Varsity Award Winners finishing in the top 20 of Divisions 2 and 3:
EvaLee Cole (Sophomore) - 7th Place
Madison Rekowski (Freshman) - 16th Place
Lily Passwaters (Senior) - 18th Place

Boys High School 5000 Meter - Division 2 Race
Team Overall - 5th Place (of 19 teams)
Varsity Award Winners finishing in the top 20:
Elliot Podeszwa (Senior) - 14th Place

Girls Volleyball won 3-0 in pool play at the Berlin Tournament over the weekend, but lost in the gold bracket 0-2 to Winneconne.

Tat a Teacher: Bring your dollars to lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday to tattoo your favorite teachers! Who doesn't want to see Spud or Mrs. Vander Laan with a face tat?

HS Band will play on Tuesday for the home volleyball game. Be ready to play in the high school gym by 6:30 p.m.

Tomorrow’s Dress-Up Day for Homecoming is Decades Day:
Seniors dress up like the 90s
Juniors dress up like the 80s
Sophomores dress up like the 2000s
Freshmen dress up like the 70s
Staff dress up like today’s teen

NHS is selling concessions during the indoor HOCO activities next week. Candy, soda, nachos, and pretzels will be available. Proceeds will go towards our donation to the Old Glory Honor Flight. Don't forget to bring your cash!

Birthdays: None

Activities:
4:30 JV Football vs Loyal @ HOME
6:15/7:30 JV/JV2 Volleyball @ PJ Jacobs; bus leaves @ 5:15
7:00 Varsity Soccer vs Pacelli @ HOME

Lunch: Mini Corn Dogs or Meatball Sub, Chips, Vegetable & Fruit

Friday, September 19, 2025

MEETINGS:
Friday, 9/19: Fishing Club meeting during lunch in Pickering's room. Please dismiss 5 minutes early.
Friday, 9/19: A rep from UW-Platteville will be here during lunch in the HS Office. Stop by if you are interested in learning more about this university.
Friday, 9/19: Spanish Club meeting during lunch in the Library. Interested in learning more about the language and culture of Spanish speaking countries? Join us today for the first meeting of the year. New and inquiring members are encouraged to attend. Come check out the club and see what we have in store for the school year. Bring your amigos!

Light Up the Lanes: If you are interested in being on the bowling team, bowling signups will be on Monday, September 22 at Whitetail Lanes from 4pm-8pm.

HS Band will play on Tuesday for the home volleyball game. Be ready to play in the HS Gym by 6:30 pm.

Monday kicks off Homecoming week!
Dress-Up Days for HOCO Week:
Monday: Night In or Night Out
Tuesday: Decades Day (Srs: 90s; Jrs: 80s; Sophs: 2000s; Frosh: 70s; Staff: Today's Teen)
Wednesday: Surfer vs Biker
Thursday: Class Color Day (Srs: White; Jrs: Red; Sophs: Blue; Frosh: Black; Staff: Gray)
Friday: Spirit Day

HOCO Dance tickets will also be for sale starting Monday in the HS Office. Presale tickets are $15 now or $20 at the door.
HOCO permission slips are available in the HS Office. If you plan on bringing a guest to the dance, please stop in to pick up a form.

Birthdays:
Today: None
Weekend: Liam Anthony

Thursday, September 18, 2025

MEETINGS:
Thursday, 9/18: Dance team tryouts (day two) at 3:30 pm in the OLD Cafeteria.
Thursday, 9/18: First SPECTURA meeting at lunch in the Art room.
Friday, 9/19: Fishing Club meeting during lunch in Pickering's room. Please dismiss 5 minutes early.
Friday, 9/19: A rep from UW-Platteville will be here during lunch in the HS Office. Stop by if you are interested in learning more about this university.

Homecoming Dance permission slips are available in the high school office. If you plan on bringing a guest to the dance, please stop in to pick up a form.

HS Band will play on Tuesday for the home volleyball game . Be ready to play in the high school gym by 6:30 p.m.

Birthdays: Michael Glodowski

Activities:
5:30 Varsity Volleyball @ Rhinelander; bus leaves @ 2:45
5:00 Varsity Soccer @ Columbus; bus leaves @ 2:10

Lunch: Meatloaf w/ Bread Sticks or Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable & Fruit

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

MEETINGS:
Wednesday, 9/17: School Picture Day. Bring your smiles!
Wednesday, 9/17: Club Fair during lunch in the Cafeteria. Check out the tables, learn more about our activities, and sign up!
Thursday, 9/18: Dance team tryouts (day two) at 3:30 pm in the OLD Cafeteria.
Thursday, 9/18: First SPECTURA meeting at lunch in the Art room.
Friday, 9/19: Fishing Club meeting during lunch in Pickering's room. Please dismiss 5 minutes early.
Friday, 9/19: A rep from UW-Platteville will be here during lunch in the HS Office. Stop by if you are interested in learning more about this university.

Boys Soccer lost a heartbreaker to Lourdes/Valley Christian last night 0-2 but played a really competitive game. Tomorrow the boys travel to Marshfield to face conference rival Columbus Catholic. Good luck!

Order Up! Today is the last day to order homecoming shirts from Amherst Spirit Wear.

Homecoming Dance permission slips are available in the high school office. If you plan on bringing a guest to the dance, please stop in to pick up a form.

Birthdays: None

Activities: None

Lunch: Pizza Burger or Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Turkey Noodle Soup, Vegetable & Fruit

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

MEETINGS:
Tuesday, 9/16: Club Fair during lunch in the Cafeteria. Check out the tables, learn more about our activities, and sign up!
Wednesday, 9/17: School Picture Day. Bring your smiles!
Wednesday, 9/17: Club Fair during lunch in the Cafeteria. Check out the tables, learn more about our activities, and sign up!
Thursday, 9/18: Dance team tryouts (day two) at 3:30 pm in the OLD Cafeteria.
Friday, 9/19: Fishing Club meeting during lunch in Pickering's room. Please dismiss 5 minutes early.

The Boys Soccer team keeps the streak alive with another clean sheet, this time for Isaac Snyder, with an 8-0 win over Gresham. Scoring two goals each were Ayden Kazda, Milo Graham, and Antek Zoromski-Linde, plus sophomore Xavier Farrey and defensive dynamo Shayden Abbott-Beversdorf added one goal apiece. Kudos to senior Daniel Eichmann who chipped in with three assists. Tonight the team faces an undefeated Lourdes/Valley Christian team at home at 7:00. Come to the match and cheer them on!

Congrats to Volleyball who won over Bonduel last night 3-2.

A Note on Picture Day: Picture Day is tomorrow! HS Phy Ed will go first and then other classes will be called down later in the morning.

Birthdays: Eliana Laws, Elijah & Jonah Stubinski

Activities:
3:00 Girls Golf @ Grandview; van leaves @ 1:45
7:00 Varsity Soccer vs Lourdes Academy @ HOME

Lunch: Deli Sub or Chicken Teriyaki, Rice, Vegetable & Fruit

Monday, September 15, 2025

MEETINGS:
Monday, 9/15: HOCO Court meeting at 11:00 in the Library.
Monday, 9/15: Visual Arts Classic informational meeting at lunch in the Art Room. Please dismiss students 5 minutes early.
Monday, 9/15: FBLA meeting at 11:10 in Davidson's room.
Monday, 9/15: Dance team tryouts (day one) at 4:00 pm in the OLD Cafeteria. Make sure you're ready to show your skills and bring your energy. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Tuesday, 9/16: Club Fair during lunch in the Cafeteria. Check out the tables, learn more about our activities, and sign up!
Wednesday, 9/17: School Picture Day. Bring your smiles!
Wednesday, 9/17: Club Fair during lunch in the Cafeteria. Check out the tables, learn more about our activities, and sign up!
Thursday, 9/18: Dance team tryouts (day two) at 3:30 pm in the OLD Cafeteria.
Friday, 9/19: Fishing Club meeting during lunch in Pickering's room. Please dismiss 5 minutes early.

High School Results of the Nightfall Classic Cross Country Invite - 9/12/25
Girls High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 10th Place (of 19 Teams)
Ellie Laws (Junior) - 20th Place

Boys High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 7th Place (of 21 Teams)
Elliot Podeszwa (Senior) - 24th Place

Bump, Set, Spike: Amherst Volleyball went 2-1 in pool play, made it to gold, but lost to Division 1 Ashwaubenon 2-0 on Saturday.

Pep Band: HS Band will play for the home Soccer game on Tuesday 9/12 vs. Lourdes Academy. Be ready to play outside by 6:25pm.

Juniors/Seniors: A reminder to juniors/seniors to sign up for the Wisconsin Education Fair on Thursday. The sign-up will be available until tomorrow in Swanson's Google classroom.

Health Care Careers: There are upcoming opportunities for students interested in becoming a physician or interested in dental health careers. See Pate for more information

Birthdays: Ian Dudley

Activities:
3:30 Girls Golf @ Glacier Woods; van leaves @ 2:30
4:30 JV Football @ Marathon; bus leaves @ 2:45
4:30 Varsity Soccer @ Gresham; bus leaves @ 2:30
4:30 JV Soccer vs Wausau West @ HOME
5:45 JV/JV2 Volleyball @ Bonduel, Varsity to follow; bus leaves @ 3:30

Lunch: French Toast Sticks or Breakfast Slider, Home Fries, Fruit & Juice

Friday, September 12, 2025

MEETINGS:
Monday, 9/15: Dance team tryouts (day one) at 4:00 pm in the OLD Cafeteria. Make sure you're ready to show your skills and bring your energy. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Thursday, 9/18: Dance team tryouts (day two) at 3:30 pm in the OLD Cafeteria.

Amherst Volleyball beat Rosholt last night in the first three games. Congratulations!

Pep Band: HS Band will play TONIGHT for our home Football game vs. Marathon. Report to the Band Room by 6:20pm. Pep Band will also play for the home Soccer game on Tuesday 9/12 vs. Lourdes Academy. Be ready to play outside by 6:25pm.

Juniors/Seniors: Any juniors and seniors interested in attending the Wisconsin Education Fair, an event to help you explore college and post secondary options after high school, should complete the Google form in Swanson's Google classroom by TUESDAY.

Health Care Careers: There are upcoming opportunities for students interested in becoming a physician or interested in dental health careers. See Pate for more information

Birthdays:
Today: Mr. Warner
Weekend: Carter Groshek

Activities:
7:00 Varsity Football vs Marathon @ HOME
8:40 Cross Country @ Winagamie Golf Course; bus leaves @ 5:00

Lunch: Chili or BBQ Pork Sandwich, Fries, Coleslaw & Fruit

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Today we pause to remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. We honor the first responders—firefighters, police officers, and paramedics—who courageously ran toward danger to save others. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the fragility of life and the immense strength of the human spirit. Let's take a moment to reflect on this tragedy and to honor the victims, their families, and all who have been impacted. It is a day to remember the importance of unity, compassion, and resilience.

MEETINGS:
Thursday, 9/11: NHS meeting at lunch in the Library for all senior members. All senior members should plan to attend.
Thursday, 9/11: England meeting at lunch in Slattery's room. Anyone planning on going should attend, and if you are interested in joining, please join us.
Monday, 9/15: Dance team tryouts. No experience needed! Sign up in the HS Office.

Pep Band: HS Band will play on Friday for our Home Football game vs. Marathon. Report to the Band Room by 6:20pm.

Health Care Careers: There are upcoming opportunities for students interested in becoming a physician or interested in dental health careers. See Pate for more information

Birthdays: Kaija Borchardt

Activities:
5:45 JV2/JV Volleyball vs Rosholt @ HOME, Varsity to follow

Lunch: Mozzarella Dippers w/ Marinara or Turkey Pot Pie, Vegetable & Fruit

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

MEETINGS:
Wednesday, 9/10: Math League meeting at 11:10 in Davidson's room. We will be going over the dates for the meets this year. Any and all students interested in math should come to the meeting so we can get a gauge of who would like to participate this year.
Wednesday, 9/10: Full Student Council meeting at lunch in the Library.
Thursday, 9/11: NHS meeting at lunch in the Library for all senior members. All senior members should plan to attend.
Thursday, 9/11: England meeting at lunch in Slattery's room. Anyone planning on going should attend, and if you are interested in joining, please join us.
Monday, 9/15: Dance team tryouts. No experience needed! Sign up in the HS Office.

Boys Soccer is still undefeated after a tough, well-fought 0-0 finish at Kiel yesterday. That puts the team at 5-0-1 for the season and still 3-0 in conference.

High School Results of the Manawa Symco Cross Country Invite - 9/9/25
Girls High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 1st Place (of 13 Teams)
Ellie Laws (Junior) - 3rd Place
Ila Culver (Junior) - 5th Place

Boys High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 1st Place (of 13 Teams)
Elliot Podeszwa (Senior) - 3rd Place
Erick Gunther (Sophomore) - 5th Place
Lucas Wucherer (Freshman) - 7th Place
Morgan Brown (Junior) - 8th Place
Owen Wiesman (Sophomore) - 9th Place
Solomon Towne (Sophomore) - 10th Place

Pep Band: HS Band will play on Friday for our Home Football game vs. Marathon. Report to the Band Room by 6:20pm.

Lip Dub: Any juniors that want to participate in the lip dub please sign up in the library.

HOCO Threads: Don’t forget to order your homecoming shirts from the spirit store! https://www.3kcustom.com/homecoming. Deadline is September 17!

Birthdays: None

Activities: None

Lunch: Beef Soft Shell Taco w/ toppings or Quesadilla, Rice, Vegetable & Fruit

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

MEETINGS:
Tuesday, 9/9: Esports meeting at 11:10 in Davidson's room. This meeting is for anyone interested in joining the club. We will also be going over the fall season.
Tuesday, 9/9: HOSA officers will meet during lunch in Pate's room.
Tuesday, 9/9: FFA meeting during lunch in the Ag room. FFA is open to all students with a membership fee of $20, which includes a chapter T-shirt. See Loehrke for details.
Wednesday, 9/10: Math League meeting at 11:10 in Davidson's room. We will be going over the dates for the meets this year. Any and all students interested in math should come to the meeting so we can get a gauge of who would like to participate this year.
Thursday, 9/11: NHS meeting at lunch in the Library for all senior members. All senior members should plan to attend.
Thursday, 9/11: England meeting at lunch in Slattery's room. Anyone planning on going should attend, and if you are interested in joining, please join us.
Monday, 9/15: Dance team tryouts. No experience needed! Sign up in the HS Office.

Boys Soccer kept the streak alive, finishing 4-0 over Northland Lutheran last night and logging another clean sheet. The team is now 5-0 heading into a highly anticipated match today against Kiel. Go Falcons!

Pep Band: HS Band will play on Friday for our Home Football game vs. Marathon. Report to the Band Room by 6:20pm.

Lip Dub: Any juniors that want to participate in the lip dub please sign up in the library.

HOCO Threads: Don’t forget to order your homecoming shirts from the spirit store! https://www.3kcustom.com/homecoming

Birthdays: Mateo Cisewski, Everet Elizalde

Activities:
4:00 Cross Country @ Symco; bus leaves @ 2:00
4:30 Varsity Soccer @ Kiel; bus leaves @ 1:45
5:45 JV/JV2 Volleyball vs Manawa @ HOME, Varsity to follow

Lunch: Cheesy Bread or Turkey & Cheese Slider, Beef Vegetable or WI Cheese Soup, Vegetables & Fruit

Monday, September 8, 2025

MEETINGS:
Monday, 9/8: FBLA meeting at 11:10 in Davidson's room. We will be handing out Kringle forms and kick off the year.
Tuesday, 9/9: Esports meeting at 11:10 on Davidson's room. This meeting is for anyone interested in joining the club. We will also be going over the fall season.
Tuesday, 9/9: HOSA officers will meet during lunch in Pate's room.
Tuesday, 9/9: FFA meeting during lunch in the Ag room. FFA is open to all students with a membership fee of $20, which includes a chapter T-shirt. See Loehrke for details.
Wednesday, 9/10: Math League meeting at 11:10. We will be going over the dates for the meets this year. Any and all students interested in math should come to the meeting so we can get a gauge of who would like to participate this year.
Thursday, 9/11: NHS meeting at lunch in the Library for all senior members. All senior members should plan to attend.
Monday, 9/15: Dance team tryouts. No experience needed! Sign up in the HS Office.

Congratulations to this year's Homecoming Court:
Milo Graham and Delaney Conner
Logan Glodowski and Addelaide Lemar
Cannen Hodges and Kasey Werachowski
Otto Anglemyer and Alli Lassa
Dylan Cook and Caly Lepak
Elliot Podeszwa and Mia Rockefellar

Pep Band: HS Band will play on Friday for our Home Football game vs. Marathon. Report to the Band Room by 6:20pm.

Lip Dub: Any juniors that want to participate in the lip dub please sign up in the library.

HOCO Threads: Don’t forget to order your homecoming shirts from the spirit store! https://www.3kcustom.com/homecoming

Birthdays: Grant Mykisen, Andrew O’Neill

Activities:
3:00 Girls Golf @ SPASH; van leaves @ 1:30
4:30 JV Football vs Colby @ HOME
5:00 Varsity Soccer @ Northland Lutheran; bus leaves @ 3:00
6:30 JV2 Volleyball @ Mosinee; bus leaves @ 4:45
7:30 JV Soccer vs Marshfield @ HOME

Lunch: Spaghetti Sauce or Chicken Alfredo with Noodles, Garlic Toast, Vegetable & Fruit

Friday, September 5, 2025

Last night the Boys Soccer team dominated Newman Catholic, winning 8-0 in the rain. Senior Ayden Kazda scored 5 goals, while junior Antek Zoromski Linde and the Snyder brothers each chipped in a goal apiece. Seniors Milo Graham and Shayden Abbott-Beversdorf, and junior Desmond Rooney each had an assist, while Antek had two assists. The team has started 4-0 and will travel to Northland Lutheran on Monday.

Girls Volleyball had two wins last night in a triangular over Tri-County and Shiocton.

Seniors: Check your email to vote for homecoming court. Voting will be open thru 11:00pm on Sunday.

Don’t forget to order your HOCO shirts from the spirit store! https://www.3kcustom.com/homecoming

The gym doors will be locked during the day. Please do not keep your school items in your gym locker because you will not be able to access it during the day unless you are in Phy Ed.

NHS applicants: Today is the final day for submitting your NHS applications. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.

Lip Dub! Any seniors that want to participate in the lip dub please sign up in the library.

Birthdays:
Today: Taryn & Tyler Loken, Cale Nord, Jacob Scipior, Hollie Singer
Weekend: Jayda Zachman, Logan Glodowski

Activities:
4:30 JV Soccer @ DC Everest; bus leaves @ 2:30
7:00 Varsity Football @ Colby; bus leaves @ 3:50

Lunch: Cheese Fries w/ Marinara or Breaded Chicken Patty, Au Gratin Potatoes, Vegetable & Fruit

Thursday, September 4, 2025

MEETINGS:
Thursday, 9/4: NHS Executive team meeting at lunch in McGuire's room. Please plan to attend.
Thursday, 9/4: Alyssa from MSTC from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in the HS Office for Juniors/Seniors.
Monday, 9/15: Dance team tryouts. No experience needed! Sign up in the HS Office.

NHS Applicants: The final day for submitting your application is this Friday, September 5. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted. Any questions please see McGuire or Wucherer.

Seniors: Check your email to vote for homecoming court. Voting will be open thru 11:00pm on Sunday.

Don’t forget to order your HOCO shirts from the spirit store! https://www.3kcustom.com/homecoming

The gym doors will be locked during the day. Please do not keep your school items in your gym locker because you will not be able to access it during the day unless you are in Phy Ed.

Yearbook Update: If you bought a High School Yearbook last year, we have placed the Spring Supplement in your locker. If you didn’t receive one, please stop in the HS Office to pick one up.

Birthdays: Xander Drake, Isaac Leary, Mr. Dummer

Activities:
5:00 JV2 Volleyball @ Iola; bus leaves @ 4:00
5:45 JV/V Volleyball @ Shiocton; bus leaves @ 4:00
7:15 Varsity Soccer vs Newman Catholic @ HOME

Lunch: Popcorn Chicken Wrap or Nachos, Cheesy Mexican Rice, Vegetable & Fruit

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

MEETINGS:
Wednesday, 9/3: Full Student Council meeting at lunch in the Library.
Thursday, 9/4: NHS Executive team meeting at lunch in McGuire's room. Please plan to attend.
Thursday, 9/4: Alyssa from MSTC will be here to talk about college classes for second semester. Any interested Juniors or Seniors who want to meet with her should plan to come to the HS Office between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon that day.
Monday, 9/15: Dance team tryouts. No experience needed! Stop by the HS Office to get more information.

High School Results of the Iola T-Bird Cross Country Invitational - 9/2/25
Girls High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall: 3rd Place (and they beat Bonduel by 8 points)
Award Winners finishing in the top 15:
Ellie Laws (Junior) - 11th Place

Boys High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 1st Place (of 20 Teams)
Award Winners finishing in the top 15:
Elliot Podeszwa (Senior) - 7th Place
Eric Gunther (Sophomore) - 9th Place
Deqlund Waltenberg (Junior) - 15th Place

Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Soccer team on last night’s 8-0 victory over Tri-County. Senior Ayden Kazda had four goals, with senior Milo Graham and junior Antek Zoromski-Linde each contributing two goals. The Varsity team has started their season 3-0 and will host Newman at home on Thursday at 7:15. Come out and cheer them on!

Don’t forget to order your HOCO shirts from the spirit store! https://www.3kcustom.com/homecoming

The gym doors will be locked during the day. Please do not keep your school items in your gym locker because you will not be able to access it during the day unless you are in Phy Ed.

Yearbook Update: If you bought a High School Yearbook last year, we have placed the Spring Supplement in your locker. If you didn’t receive one, please stop in the HS Office to pick one up.

NHS Applicants: The final day for submitting your application is this Friday, September 5. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted. Any questions please see McGuire or Wucherer.

Birthdays: Logan Glodowski, Madelin Lopez Vasquez

Activities: None

Lunch: Mostaccioli or Chicken Nuggets, Garlic Bread, Vegetable & Fruit

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

High School Results of Amherst Standing Rocks Cross Country Invitational - 8/28/25
Girls High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 1st PLACE (of 12 Teams)
Award Winners finishing in the top 10:
Ellie Laws (Junior) - 5th Place

Boys High School 5000 Meter Race
Team Overall - 1st PLACE (of 12 Teams)
Award Winners finishing in the top 10:
Elliot Podeszwa (Senior) - 4th Place
Eric Gunther (Sophomore) - 9th Place
Morgan Brown (Junior) - 10th Place

Charge It! Students please remember that you need to bring your Chromebooks every day. Loaners are not going to be given out for forgetting your Chromebook.

Never Shall We Roam: Please stay in the cafeteria during lunchtime. Unless there is a club meeting, students are not allowed to roam the halls.

Yearbook Update: If you bought a High School Yearbook last year, we have placed the Spring Supplement in your locker. If you didn’t receive one, please stop in the HS Office to pick one up.

NHS applicants: The final day for submitting your application is this Friday, September 5. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted. Any questions please see McGuire or Wucherer.

Birthdays: Jayda Zachman

Activities:
4:00 Cross Country @ Iola; bus leaves @ 2:05
4:30 JV Football vs WLA @ HOME
5:00 JV2 Volleyball at Iola; bus leaves @ 4:00
7:15 Varsity Soccer @ Tri-County; bus leaves @ 5:30

Lunch: Cheeseburger or Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Fries, Vegetable & Fruit

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