ANNOUNCEMENTS
4/9/2026
SENIOR CAP & GOWN
Cap and gown orders are in and will be given out starting today. Seniors can come to the office between classes and get them. We can hold the students cap & gown until later, if you like. Please let the office know. The cap & gown cannot be replaced. Make sure to keep track of the medallion and tassel. Gowns may need to be steamed prior to graduation practice on April 30th.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Executive Student Council Applications available for the 26-27 school year. Upcoming sophomores through seniors are eligible to apply. The applications and letters of recommendation are due on April 30th.
PROM TICKETS
Prom tickets will be sold in the High School Art Room now until April 17th. Tickets are $10.00 each and $15.00 per couple. Prom is Saturday, April 18th at the Delta Community Building. Doors open at 6:00pm.
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Ø Bank of Advance Scholarship (given to a Class of 2025 graduate) due to the counselor by April 13.
Ø Ray and Lorene Masters Scholarship (given to a Class of 2025 graduate) due to the counselor by April 13.
Ø Cape Girardeau County Farm Bureau Scholarship-must be received in their Jackson office by April 10
Ø P & G Engineering Scholarship-must be sent to CapePGScholars@dja.com by April 10
Ø Multiple American Legion Scholarships-must be mailed no later than April 20
Ø Oran Knights of Columbus 4311-they must receive by April 24
Ø Drew Jones Memorial Scholarship-they must receive by May 1
MAC CARDS DAYS
MAC will be hosting 5 CARDS Days over the summer. These events are a great opportunity for students to finalize important details for their upcoming college journey! Students can access additional details by visiting the CARDS webpage: https://mineralarea.edu/cards-days/
US SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATION APPLICATION
Congressman Jason Smith’s 2026-27 U.S. Service Academy Nomination Application is now
available. Current high school juniors who live in Missouri’s 8th Congressional District are eligible to apply for a 2027 nomination to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. To request an application, contact Congressman Smith’s Farmington office at 573-756-9755 or write to donna.hickman@mail.house.gov
A+ SENIORS
The countdown to graduation is on. Please turn in your completed logs (with at least 50 hours) to the counselor to meet A+ scholarship eligibility.
SEMO TWILIGHT TOUR & ADMISSION PRESENTATIONS
Dates: April 16, April 23, April 30. Time: 5-7pm. This event includes a 30 min presentation by an Admission Counselor, a walking tour of campus, and dinner at the Copper Dome Cafe. Register at https://visit.semoadmissions.org/event/semo.events.1112226?_eid=5f453c8ab5969423fe222488
TRACK AND FIELD
There is a junior high track meet 4/13 @ Scott city. We leave at 230
4/20 AT Scott City 4/21 AT Sikeston
4/23 AT Chaffee 4/28 AT E. Prairie
SOFTBALL
4/9-11 AT Oak Ridge Tourn. - Please release baseball and softball players (and Parker) at 2:15 for their games today.
4/15 AT Holcomb 4:00pm 4/16 AT Leopold 4:30pm
BASEBALL
4/9-11 AT Oak Ridge Tourn. 4/20 VS E. Prairie 4:30pm
Mark Your Calendars for Future Dates
FBLA State Leadership Conference - April 12-14
FFA State Convention & Contests - April 15-17
Senior Decision Day - April 15TH
Prom - April 18th
Senior trip – April 25th
National Bus driver appreciation– April 28TH
Graduation practice – April 30th
Athletic award ceremony – April 30th
Math Field day at SEMO – April 30th
Graduation – May 3, 2026 - 3:00pm
Principals week & School Lunch Hero days– May 1-8
Teacher appreciation week – May 4-8
Last day of school – May 8, 2026 – Early dismissal at 12:30pm
Last day for CTC – May 21, 2026