ANNOUNCEMENTS
10/23/2025
ART
We are looking for anyone who has old magazines that could be donated to the art department! If you have any or know someone who does, please let me know. Mrs. Seabaugh
SENIOR MAILBOX
Seniors check your mailboxes at the end of the day. The deadline to notify the counselor that you want to compete for the DAR Good Citizen Award has been extended to November 3.
SEMO DUAL CREDIT/ENROLLMENT
Students can now enroll in SEMO Dual Credit/Enrollment classes for the Spring semester. If you need assistance, please contact the counselor.
A+ INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Mrs. Elfrink will be having an A+ informational meeting from 5:00-5:30PM (during parent-teacher conferences) Thursday, October 30. Parents and 9th-12th grade students who would like to learn the eligibility requirements for the A+ scholarship should attend.
MO GIRLS & BOYS STATE
Missouri Boys State and ALA Missouri Girls State are eight‑day immersive programs held in June at Lindenwood University where rising high school seniors simulate state government, run for office, and learn leadership through hands‑on civic engagement. The cost is $500 per participant for sponsors, covering housing, meals, and all program activities. For 2026, Girls & Boys State is June 20-27. Participants who successfully complete the American Legion Auxiliary State program are able to apply for scholarship opportunities. If you would like additional information, please visit www.missourigirlsstate.org or www.moboysstate.org and then contact the counselor.
VFW NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION TEACHER AWARD
Recognize teachers who care about America. All current certified/licensed teachers in grades K-12 are eligible. To nominate a teacher, you must submit the nomination form, a resume for the teacher, and a head-and-shoulder photo to the local VFW by October 31. For more information, please ask the counselor.
CROSS COUNTRY
10/23 Conference AT Jackson
EARLY DISMISSAL
We will dismiss at 12:30 on Thursday, October 30th. Parent teacher conferences will be from 2-6 in the High School cafeteria.
NO SCHOOL– October 31, 2025
CTC is in session on October 31st. The bus will run as usual. You are expected to attend.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conferences will be held 10/30/25 from 2-6pm in the High School cafeteria. All staff members will be present to answer any questions you may have. Letters went home 10/22 with more information.
JH BOYS BASKETBALL
10/30 VS Woodland 6pm 11/3 VS Scott City 6pm
TEACHER EASE
Please check Teacher Ease to see your child’s grades and if they are missing any homework. You can also see your child’s attendance and lunch account.
LUNCH CHARGES
Please try and keep your student’s lunch balance in the positive.
ATTENDANCE
If your child goes to any appointments please remember to bring a doctor’s note to the office to have that day excused. Example of appointments would be Doctor, Dentist and Counseling. Students are allowed 3 days excused with a parent calling in and then they need a doctor’s excuse.
Mark Your Calendars for Future Dates
FBLA Six Flags trip – October 25, 2025, leave at noon
Early dismissal at 12:30 – October 30, 2025
Parent / Teacher conferences – October 30, 2025, 2-6pm in the Cafeteria
A+ Parent meeting – October 30, 5-5:30pm
Tailgate meeting – November 4, 11:30am in homeroom
Classroom on the Court – November 6, all day at the Show Me Center
STUCO Christmas party – November 7
MODOT Bridge building competition – November 12 at SEMO
Tailgate - November 14
ASVAB – November 18
Senior Citizen Dinner – November 19th 5pm- HS Cafeteria
Thanksgiving break – November 24-28 – no school
NO CTC – November 26-28 – NO CTC
Blood drives – December 9th & March 3rd
Early Dismissal – December 19 – Dismiss at 12:30pm
Christmas break – December 22-January 6th – No school
Homecoming - February 13th, 2026
Prom - April 18th, 2026
Tailgate is set for Friday, November 14th
Delta Tailgate 2025 - Cookout “Back in Time, Bobcat Style”
High School Spirit Week Days
Monday, November 10th - “Dreaming Through Time Day” – Wear your comfiest pajamas, slippers, or robes as if you’re snoozing your way back in time.
Tuesday, November 11th- “Time Travel Twins Day” – Pick a past decade and match with a friend in themed outfits
Wednesday, November 12th - “Old vs. Young Day” – Some dress like grandparents (curlers, canes, sweaters), others like little kids (pajamas, stuffed animals, playful clothes)
Thursday, November 13th - “Famous Through History Day” – Come as any historical figure (Einstein, Cleopatra, Rosa Parks, Elvis, Amelia Earhart, etc.
Friday, November 14th - “Dress as Your Class Decade Day”
Evening Tailgate Agenda
Senior Soup Dinner 4:30 - 6:00 @ FEMA Building
Senior Stand Open from 6:00-7:30
Anchor Court Voting and Yearbook Sales from 5:00-6:00
5:00 gym will open (Entrance Fee is bottled water or sports drinks)
6:00 Activities Begin
National Anthem
Delta High School Girls' Junior Varsity/Varsity
Basketball Scrimmage (15-minute running clock)
Elementary Little Dribblers
Delta High School Boys’ Junior Varsity/Varsity Basketball
Scrimmage (15-minute running clock)
Winners of Tailgate, Silent Auction and Coach’s Bake-Off Announced
Anchor Court -- More Information
Class Meeting for High School Decorating - Tuesday, November 4th @ 11:30
Seniors will be hosting a Soup Dinner @ 4:30-6:00pm in the FEMA building
Sports Drink or Bottled water for Entry Fee
Anchor Court Voting and 2025-2026 and 2024-2025 yearbooks for sale
Keep an eye out for more information in weeks to come
HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE FRIDAY< NOVEMBER 14th! COME SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
STUCO
The student council event, Haunted Hall, has been cancelled.