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REMINDER:
Parents/Guardians -
PLEASE CALL
960-0222
when your son or daughter is absent.
SUNDAY 2/1
GROUNDHOG DAY
MONDAY 2/2
Art Club
Room 107
2:30 P M
TLC
Room 313
2:30 PM
Musical Rehearsal
Chorus Room
2:30 PM
Dance Practice
Cafeteria
3 PM
Women's Tennis
Conditioning
Turf Room
3 PM
Cheerleading
Cafeteria
5:30 PM
PTSA Meeting
LMC
Board 6:30 PM
General 7 PM
TUESDAY 2/3
American Math
Competition
LMC
Musical Rehearsal
Chorus Room
2:30 PM
Cheerleading
Cafeteria
3 PM
Women's Tennis
Conditioning
Turf Room
3 PM
Percussion
Band Room
3 PM
Swimming/Diving
Gold Medal Meet
Scott Natatorium
4:30 PM
Men's Basketball FR
@ Holmes
7 PM
Men's Basketball JV/V
@ Owen Co.
6/7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 2/4
Play Practice
Auditorium
2:30 PM
Pioneer Pride
Room 207
2:30 PM
Winter Guard
Cafeteria
3 PM
Wrestling Boosters
LMC
5:30 PM
THURSDAY 2/5
Play Practice
Auditorium
2:30 PM
Dance Team
Auditorium
3 PM
Women's Tennis
Conditioning
Turf Room
3 PM
Percussion
Band Room
3 PM
FRIDAY 2/6
Play Practice
Auditorium
2:30 PM
Percussion
Band Room
3 PM
Winter Guard
Cafeteria
3 PM
Men's Basketball JV/V
v. Oldham Co. @ SK
6/7:30 PM
SATURDAY 2/7
ACT
7:30 AM
Wrestling
Charger Classic
Jeffersontown, KY
SK Archery Tournament
Joe B. Stark Gymnasium
Women's Basketball V
@ Franklin Co.
4 PM
SUNDAY 2/8
Swimming/Diving
Mary Lou Mini Meet
Scott Natatorium
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Greetings!
The ACT is this Saturday, February 7. Students should arrive by 7:30 AM at the front doors. Students MUST have an ACT-approved photo ID or notarized letter from the school counselor. Students must also bring ACT admission ticket to be allowed to test. NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED IN THE TESTING ROOMS.
Academy (KCAIT) Open House
February 10
5-7 PM
Edgewood Campus
This a chance for potential students and parents to meet the academy faculty and current students.
The Youth Service Center will be having a dress and accessories drive for Cinderella's Closet the month of February. Please bring donations to room 130.
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Bowling Update
|  The men's bowling team is Region 5 champions and the women's team is Region 5 runners-up. Both teams advance to the state tournament. This is the first state appearance for the women's team. The men's team defeated Campbell County and the women's team lost to Highlands in the finals. Senior Brian Fecher and 8th grader Jonathan Cummins will bowl in the state singles on Thursday, February 12 @ 10 AM. The team state tournament is Friday, February 13 @ 8 AM (women's) and 1 PM (men's). Good luck to both teams! |
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Proud of Our Pioneers
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MUSIC ACCOLADES
Congratulations to the Indoor Percussion and Winter Guard on their performances this past weekend at Hamilton High School. The Winter Guard finished 6th out of 13 groups in their class and the Indoor Percussion came in 1st place in their class. Congrats to both groups! The next competition is February 14 at Bellbrook High School. The tentative schedule is Guard performing at 7:07 PM and Percussion at 8:56 PM.
A big congratulations goes to Evan Sterner and Sydney Egan for auditioning and being selected to the Northern Kentucky Select Band! Way to go!
Congratulations to the following students for making the Northern Kentucky University Band Symposium: Rachel Baker, Alexis Bene, Josie Boswell, David Chi, Olivia Crosby, Garrett Farwick, Sean Gardner, Courtney Hellmann and Erica Travis.
The University of Louisville Honors Band has Evan Sterner, Bronson Area, Joseph Richard and Morgan Boggs attending.
GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Congratulations to the following students who will represent Kenton County as Governor's Scholars Program nominees at the state level competition:
Carley Brueckner, Abby Chitkara, Megan Eichert, Lelia Gosto, Megan Grove, Kathryn Johnson, Emily Popham, Hayley Reynolds, Katie Taylor, Abbie Thatcher, Sarah Tuerpe and Mallorie Valentine.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
12th Virgil "Elijah" Owens
11th Sydney Carpenter
10th Emily Montgomery
9th Olivia Bowling
SCHOLASTIC WRITING COMPETITION
Gold Keys -- Rachel McCoy, Alexis Shipwash, Nicole Ziege
Silver Key -- Alexis Shipwash
Honorable Mentions - Rachel McCoy, Alexis Shipwash, Nicole Ziege
(Every entry submitted by SK received some type of recognition.)
Week of 1.30
11th - Erin Fornwald
10th - Austin Heeger
9th - Brooke Jones
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From the Counseling Office . . .
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ARE YOU A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT INTERESTED IN MEDIA? You are invited to a free workshop to meet broadcasting professionals, journalists and web journalists at the 9 On Your Side Studios (1720 Gilbert Avenue in Cincinnati) on Saturday, February 28. 10 AM - Noon. RSVP by February 21 on the 9 On Your Side Facebook page (MORE / EVENTS).
STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LIFEGUARD TRAINING, CLICK HERE.
FINANCIAL AID
Senior Parents and Students Please go to www.fafsa.ed.gov
to complete the free financial aid form for college.
CAREERS IN MEDIA (CIM) Minority High School Internship Program is in its 15th year and is designed to enable high school juniors to explore various career opportunities in media through an UNPAID internship program. For more information, contact Mona Morrow (mmorrow@wcpo.com).
SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Interested in a summer internship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital? if you are a student interested in science, this may be for you. CLICK HERE.
LIVING GIFTED
Please join the Nu Kappa Chapter and the NKU Counseling Program at
NKU on Saturday, February 23 for a workshop for gifted youth, their families and teachers.
This workshop will be led by Dr. Tracy L. Cross, Executive Director for the
Center for Gifted Education at the College of William and Mary. Dr. Cross
will speak to parents, school personnel, gifted intervention specialists and
helping professionals about the social and emotional needs of gifted children, while counselors in training will provide breakout group sessions for youth of all ages. For registration: click here
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Freshman-Sophomore Dance
|  The Freshman Sophomore Dance will be Thursday, March 12 @ SK from 8-11 PM. The theme is "A Starry Night."
Tickets will go on pre-sale during lunch for $10 from Tuesday, March 3 - Tuesday, March 10.
If students plan to bring a high school guest from another school, they can pick up the guest form outside room 207. The dance is semi-formal. See Miss Hoerlein or Miss Lewis with any questions. |
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Archery Team Updates
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During the week of 1/17, SK took first place as a team with score of 3291. Mathew Tomlinson took first place high school men's competition and overall.
During the week of 1/24, SK took first place as a team with a score of 3325. Charlie Watson got 2nd place for high school men.
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Opportunities for Students
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WORLD LANGUAGES The World Language Club will be having a Carnaval celebration after school on Tuesday, February 17. All students are welcome, the cost to attend will be $3.
INTERESTED IN TEACHING FRENCH OR SPANISH AT KENTON ELEMENTARY? See Mme Echegaray or Sra Warner during SKORE for more information or to volunteer.
NEED SERVICE HOURS? St. Patrick Church on Mills Road in Independence needs assistance during the Lenten season with the Friday fish fry. Shifts begin at 4 PM and conclude through clean-up. Hours can be split.
Contact Janet Frohlich in Room 151 for more information or to sign up to volunteer.
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Send Girl Scout Cookies to Our Soliders
|  This Valentine's Day, show your love for our soldiers by donating change at lunch to Student Council, who will use this money to send Girl Scout cookies to soldiers serving overseas.
If you donate a dollar you will be entered into the raffle to pie a teacher in the face at the February pep rally. |
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Women's Soccer Conditioning
|  There will be conditioning for the women's soccer team Tuesdays and Thursdays starting next week on February 10.
All those interested should meet outside Room 247 dressed appropriately and ready to work out next Tuesday from 2:45 to 3:45 PM. |
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Woodfill Scholarship
|  Association of the United States Army The Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter 2015 Scholarship Program The Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter announces its 2015 Scholarship Program for Children and Spouses of U.S. Army Soldiers in the Global War on Terrorism, Army Soldiers and Army Veterans who are currently serving or have served in the Global War on Terrorism, and Family Members of AUSA Members who belong to the Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter in that priority. Also priority is given to residents of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. $1,500 scholarships will be awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year. The scholarship program is available to first-time freshman and returning college students. The scholarship can be used for tuition and fees, and room and board. Students can download the application packet from www.ausa.org/woodfill Application deadline is April 1, 2015. |
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Yearbook Baby Ads & Yearbook Sales
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LAST CALL FOR BABY ADS FOR THE 2015 YEARBOOK. Click here for a form. Cost is $25.
Turn in all forms to Mrs. L. Schneider in Room 214A. SPACE IS LIMITED!
The 2015 Pioneer is now on sale, but PRICES GO UP in March. Books may be purchased at www.smart-pay.com. A basic book is $48 now. The staff does NOT order extra yearbooks, so this is your opportunity to purchase a book. |
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