ANNOUNCEMENTS
1/12/2026
My Missouri Scholarship Promise Program (MyMO)
Open to current 9th graders from low-income backgrounds
Students who complete annual benchmarks in high school are promised a $10,000 scholarship to attend any eligible Missouri institution
Application is now open for MyMO Class of 2029
Deadline: March 2, 2026
Go to https://moslf.org/programs.aspx for more information and to apply
Mercy Health Care Camp
The Healthcare Camp is a 3-day immersive experience for high school students who want to explore nursing and other health professions. Students will take part in hands-on activities, skills labs, and guided career exploration with Mercy faculty and program experts. Students who will be entering 10-12 grade in the fall are eligible. Camp dates are June 9-11. Application deadline is Sunday, March 10. For additional details and to apply visit https://www.sehcollege.edu/admissions/healthcare-camp/.
SEMO DUAL CREDIT/ENROLLMENT STUDENTS
SEMO classes start on January 12. Textbook Rental started distributing books for the Spring Semester on January 5. You will need to rent your books for your classes. Last day to drop a full semester class with 100% refund is January 16. The date a completed drop form is processed at SEMO determines the refund amount. The last date to add a Dual Enrollment course is January 16.
A+
A+ students need to bring in their log sheets to Mrs. Elfrink so she can copy them and update your documented hours. As a reminder, completion of the FAFSA is a requirement for A+ scholarship eligibility.
MAC SCHOLARSHIP
The financial aid office at Mineral Area College (MAC) is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Students interested in applying for scholarships should complete the application at https://mineralarea.edu/media/1014/macscholarshiprevised2015-2.pdf no later than February 1. Make sure to include the one-page typed essay.
HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP
The Horatio Alger Scholarship Application is now open for Juniors with a deadline of March 1 and for Seniors with a deadline of February 15. Some of the qualifications are: exhibit a strong commitment to pursue a complete bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the US, demonstrate financial need, be involved in co-curricular & community service activities, minimum GPA of 2.0. For information visit horatioalger.org/scholarships.
MISSOURI YOUTH TOUR (SEMO ELECTRIC)
High-School Juniors are eligible for the Youth Tour, a leadership building trip to Washington D.C. Winners of the trip will meet with other students from Missouri and travel to the nation’s capital for a one-week trip (July 14-20) where participants hear national speakers and see many of the memorials and tour museums and historic sites like Mount Vernon. The trip is totally free. To gather more information, visit myyouthtour.com/cycle. To apply by Feb. 2, visit https://www.gosemo.com/community/youth-scholarships-trips/.
CYCLE YOUTH CONFERENCE (SEMO ELECTRIC)
The CYCLE Tour is for high-school sophomores or juniors and is a four-day (July 14-17) program in Jefferson City. The CYCLE program includes nationally known speakers, a day at the Missouri State Capitol, a tour of the Missouri State Penitentiary, a day tour of St. Louis, and education about electric cooperatives. Students will also get the chance to sit in the chamber of the Missouri House of Representatives and debate a bill just like our elected officials would. The trip is totally free. To gather more information, visit myyouthtour.com/cycle. To apply by Feb. 2, visit https://www.gosemo.com/community/youth-scholarships-trips/.
K–12 Fine Arts Night | March 17, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM
High School Cafeteria
Join us for a celebration of creativity at our K–12 Fine Arts Night on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM, held in the high school cafeteria. This special evening will showcase art collected and created by students across the entire school year, featuring work from kindergarten through 12th grade. We will also display written works from Jr. High and High School students.
Families can enjoy short story and poetry presentations by our junior high and high school students, homemade treats and punch, and storybook characters reading to our elementary students. We’re also excited to host Paint for a Cause, where students can paint triangles that will become part of a new mural for the Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield, MO.
It’s a fun, family-friendly night filled with art, creativity, and community—mark your calendars and plan to attend!
HS BOYS BASKETBALL
1/16 vs Bell City 6:00pm 1/20 VS Saxony Lutheran 6:00pm
1/23 AT Kelly 6:00pm 1/29 VS E. Prairie 6:00pm
1/31-2/6 Scott/Miss Conf
HS GIRLS BASKETBALL
1/12 AT Scott City 6:00pm 1/15 VS Charleston 6:00pm
1/17 Lady Indians Showcase 1/19 VS Twin Rivers 6:00pm
1/22 AT Oran 6:00pm 1/24-29 Scott/Miss Conf AT Oak Ridge
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.
Homecoming, February 13th, 2026
"A Night in the Upside Down"
Homecoming Candidates
Freshman - Lilly McDonough and Tanner Scherer
Sophomore - Raelin Nanney and Chayton Ahern
Junior - Ember Brooks and Skylar Vandeven
Senior - Grace Ancell and Ryan Jefferies
Homecoming Agenda Delta vs. Marquand
Winner of the “Banner Contest" Announced
National Anthem
JV Game
Senior Recognition
Varsity Game
Homecoming Court
Homecoming Dance 8:30-10:30pm
Homecoming Dance
Homecoming Dance is Friday, February 13th from 8:30-10:30pm located in the FEMA Building. Dance tickets will be sold in the art room starting Friday, January 16th for $15.00 each. This ticket includes dance, dinner, snacks and drinks. If you are bringing an outside guest, a form will need to be picked up in the art room. The form will need to be filled out by the guest school and returned the week of the event.
Homecoming Spirit Days
⭐ Monday – Season 1: Hawkins Middle ’83 (Retro Day) Theme: Classic 80s Hawkins Dress like Mike, Lucas, Dustin, Will 80s jeans, graphic tees, backpacks Bonus: Walkie-talkies, bike helmets, striped polos
⭐ Tuesday – Season 2: Upside Down vs. Normal World Theme: Dark vs. Light Day “Normal World”: bright colors, preppy Hawkins outfits “Upside Down”: dark clothes, grey/black makeup, creepy vine-like face paint Bonus: Fake snow + “Mind Flayer” energy
⭐ Wednesday – Season 3: Starcourt Mall Day Theme: Mall Fashion or Scoops Ahoy 80s neon, big hair, denim jackets Scoops Ahoy outfits (blue stripes, sailor hats) Or dress like Robin, Steve, or Eleven’s yellow romper era
⭐ Thursday – Season 5: Final Battle Day (Heroes vs. Villains) Theme: Stranger Things Characters OR Vecna’s Army Heroes: Eleven, Max, Hopper, Nancy, Robin, Steve Villains: Vecna, Demogorgons, Mind Flayer themes
⭐ Friday – NO SCHOOL! Enjoy your day off in Hawkins getting ready for Homecoming!
Homecoming Tarp Decorating
9th-12th grade decorate tarp for the gym
Class Meeting - Friday, January 23rd during 4th hour for High School in Homerooms
Theme for Tarp - "A Night in the Upside Down" Stranger Things
All decorating will be done outside of school. Your class may need some time after school but will need to be supervised. Tarps are due Wednesday, February 11th @ 8:00 am.
Pick tarps up from the art room.
More information to come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark Your Calendars for Future Dates
No CTC – CTC is not in session on 1/16 & 1/19
No school – January 19, 2026 – MLK Jr. day
School Counselor week – February 2-6, 2026
CTC tour for 10th grade – February 10
CTC parent teacher Conf – February 12
No school & no CTC – February 13 & 16-Presidents day
Homecoming - February 13th, 2026
Blood drive - March 3rd
No school – March 13 – CTC in session
Fine Arts night – March 17 from 5:30-7:00pm
No school, Easter break – April 2-8, students return on the 9th.
Prom - April 18th, 2026
Bus driver appreciation week – April 20-24, 2026
Graduation – May 3, 2026 - 3:00pm
Principals week – May 1-8, 2026
Teacher appreciation week – May 4-8, 2026
Last day of school – May 8, 2026 – Early dismissal at 12:30pm
Last day for CTC – May 21, 2026