NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!
TIGER SPORTS TODAY!
4:30 p.m.: Soccer in Joplin, 1:50 p.m. dismissal
6 p.m.: JV Football @ St. Mary’s Colgan
An Emporia State Rep is scheduled to visit during lunch today. Check the commons. Speaking of lunch, did you qualify for Second Quarter Reward Lunch? You’ll find out sometime today. Keep checking your email Make sure you have the permission form completed and turned in to the office or you can’t leave early.
Also today, the four winners of the raffles for the Art Club Baskets will be announced.
This Week’s Club Meeting Schedule, subject to change:
Tomorrow: History Club, Key Club
Wednesday: Math Club, Physics Club (during Physics class)
7:10 a.m.: Scholars’ Bowl practice
Thursday: HOSA, NHS, Scholars’ Bowl practice
This Thursday, October 22nd, is Dental Day at FSHS! Students, if you do NOT want a dental exam that day, have your parent or guardian reach out to the nurse by telephone (call the high school: 223-0600) or email: kasey.laird@usd234.org
The Pre-ACT test will be administered tomorrow morning to freshmen who signed up to take this practice test. The PSAT is next Tuesday, October 27th, for all juniors who signed up and paid the fee.
Key Club is hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser through October 28th.
Order doughnuts or specialty coffee from any Key Club member.
Friday, October 30th: DEADLINE TO TURN YOUR CANDY BAR MONEY IN TO MRS. KNOPP, PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!!
Friday, October 30th, is also the deadline for Seniors and Juniors to sign up to visit Fort Scott Community College Thursday morning, November 12th from 9:30-12:00. Lunch will be provided. Mr. Messer has emailed you a Google form. If you plan to attend, please fill out and submit the form. FSCC needs an accurate count on how many will be attending. You will be responsible for your own transportation. A parent will also have to call the office and excuse you for that morning. If you would like to attend and need a ride, let Mr. Messer know ASAP.
Let your first hour teacher know if you’re eating at school today! Free breakfast!
Breakfast: pop tart & graham snack OR cereal and fruit, juice, milk
Lunch today: chicken nuggets with a breadstick OR hamburger OR pizza OR pb & j, french fries, baby carrots, tropical fruit, salad/fruit/veggie bar, milk
Need a water bottle? Visit the office. There are two different styles from which to choose.
Urgent Plea from Nurse Kasey! Please, please, please return her ice packs so she can refreeze and reuse!
Simon McDerment!
Thursday, 11/5/2026: Workkeys exam for all juniors will start at 8 a.m. in the aux gym.
Wednesday, November 11th: A representative from KU is visiting during study hall in the office conference room and during lunch in the commons
Seniors, diplomas need to be ordered soon. If you have not done so, PLEASE visit with Mrs. DeLaTorre in the office. She is waiting for you to confirm that the name she has for you in PowerSchool is correct because that’s what will be printed on your diploma.
Buy your 2027 Crimson Yearbook for $55 by November 30th before prices increase: www.yearbookforever.com
SENIORS ONLY:
- please fill out this form for your Activities to be published next to your senior portrait in the yearbook: 2027 Yearbook Activities
- Senior Portraits are due by November 21st (or email us the date you will be able to submit). Please have your photographer email them to fshsyearbook@usd234.org
Portraits must be vertical with any background but with no props/objects.
Email with any questions.
- Senior Tributes in the yearbook can be purchased online at Just click on "Get Started" at the bottom of page to order a Senior Ad www.yearbookforever.com