Scholarship info for seniors was put in the senior mailboxes outside the counselor's office. Upcoming deadlines: QuestBridge National College Match deadline Sept. 26 questbridge.org; Coca-Cola Scholars Program deadline Oct 2 https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/; Heisman HS Scholarship deadline Oct 17 heismanscholarship.com
Join Pep Club by October 1st. Only $5! Includes t-shirt, popcorn, ice cream, pizza and a lot of fun! You can sign up in the office with Ms.Kim or contact Mrs. Deason.
The representative from the Southeast Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences will be here during 6th hour on Monday, Sept. 11. 11th & 12th graders who would like to meet with him will need to sign up on the sheet outside the counselor's door by the end of Advisory on Monday.
We are getting on his 2 and finishing the route. The highway patrol is on the scene. The kids will be home ASAP.
We had a bus ( Bus #7) get rear ended. Everybody is okay. We are on the bus with the kids. Everybody is okay.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
9/05/23
FFA
Any 9th-12th grader wanting to join the Delta FFA Chapter needs to pay dues of $25 to Ms. Swindell by Wednesday, Sept. 20. This will include a club t-shirt too so know what size shirt you want. You must currently be in a High School Ag class or have been in an Ag class to join. Any questions, please see Ms. Swindell
GRANDPARENTS DAY AT ELEMENTARY
9/8 - Grandparents Day – During lunch
23-24 YEARBOOK
Yearbook order forms are going out with students today. You can send money & order form to the school or you can order online through Jostens.com.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIEPIENT
Congratulations to Carsyn Swain who received the 2023 SEMO District Fair Scholarship worth $2,500!
MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMY DAY
Senator Josh Hawley is able to recommend some of Missouri’s most talented & skilled individuals to attend the 4 United States military service academies. A nomination is required for appointment to an academy. The deadline to submit a request for this nomination is September 29, 2023. See Mrs. Elfrink if interested.
US Military Service Academy Day is Sept. 16 9:30-Noon at Jefferson College. Representatives from West Point, US Air Force Academy, US Naval Academy, US Merchant Marine Academy, & US Coast Guard Academy are expected to attend. To RSVP or request additional information please contact Jennifer Hoskins at 636-327-7055.
PARKING LOT RE ROUTE
Reminder: Please enter the high school parking lot from Route N. Then exit onto McKinnley, which is the road in between the elementary and high school building. The parking lot has been restriped please pay attention to the new parking spots. The building opens at 7:30. Please enter the door that says board office.
CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE
Parents – the form for Chromebook device insurance has been sent home. It is highly recommended that the device coverage is purchased for your child as they will be responsible for damages they cause to their device. Do not return this form to school. You will call with card payment or mail in your form with payment to the address listed on the bottom of the form.
FBLA
There is a FBLA meeting Wednesday 9/6 during advisory. Students need to check in with advisor & get your lunch count if you want lunch then go to Hutson’s room.
FREE DENTAL SCREENING
Forms went home about a free dental screening & fluoride varnish. Please sign and return this form if you want your child to have a free dental screening on October 25th.
B-Fast / Lunch
9/6 – Sausage pancake wrap – Turkey & gravy
9/7 – Scrambled eggs & toast – Chicken alfredo
9/8 – Biscuit & gravy – Hamburger & fries
SENIORS
Jostens Ring & Graduation Meeting & Packet Distribution: October 10th 11:00am. Order Deadline: October 17th 11:00am. Parents are welcome to attend either of these events.
2024 Delta Senior SXS Ride Fundraiser
When: October 7th, 2023
Registration: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Starting @ Delta Community Center
Leaving @ 11 a.m. SHARP!
$20 per SXS with 1 person rolling the dice; additional players pay $5
@ each stop, you will roll the dice (the person with the highest and lowest score at the end wins)
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, 9/15
CROSS COUNTRY
9/5 – At Jackson, JH only 2:15 dismissal, bus leaves at 2:30
9/6 – At Clearwater 1:15 dismissal, bus leaves at 1:30
9/16 – At Bismarck
JH GIRLS BASKETBALL
9/7 – Vs E. Prairie 6pm
9/11 – Vs. Woodland 6pm
9/12 – At Charleston Middle School 5pm
Mid Quarter
9/14 is mid quarter. The year is flying by.
Picture Day is
Thursday, October 26th
Elementary will have school and class photos this day!
High School will have school photos, senior photos, senior athlete banner photos, club day photos and fall sports (junior high and high school cross country and junior high basketball)
A schedule will come out closer to the date!
Yearbooks for 2023-2024 are on sale! Flyers come home today! Order by September 15th to get the low price of $37.00. That's a $6.00 savings! After the 15th, prices go up but can be ordered all year! You can send money in an envelope if you prefer not to order online. Envelope needs to include students name, grade, and homeroom teacher. The 2022-2023 yearbooks will be in later this fall!
ACT Prep Course available at the CTC on October 23 8:25am-2:30pm. Cost is $95.
Any Delta FFA member wanting to exhibit FFA Division Non-Livestock entries (field crops, fruits/vegetables, etc.) at the SEMO District Fair needs to do so ONLINE on the fair website: semofair.fairentry.com. Follow the instructions or contact Ms. Swindell with any questions. Entries are only accepted ONLINE starting at Noon, Sept. 1 - Noon, Sept. 8.
SEMO DUAL CREDIT/DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS
Payment for courses is due September 1. To pay, follow the directions attached.
Families are invited to the AG Appreciation game on September 16 when MIZZOU football faces Kansas State at 11:00am. Discounted tickets are available for $25 at https://mutigers.com/sports/2023/6/28/2023-football-tickets.aspx
US Military Service Academy Day is Sept. 16 9:30-Noon at Jefferson College. Representatives from West Point, US Air Force Academy, US Naval Academy, US Merchant Marine Academy, & US Coast Guard Academy are expected to attend. To RSVP or request additional information please contact Jennifer Hoskins at 636-327-7055.
Senator Josh Hawley is able to recommend some of Missouri’s most talented & skilled individuals to attend the 4 United States military service academies. A nomination is required for appointment to an academy. The deadline to submit a request for this nomination is September 29, 2023. See Mrs. Elfrink if interested.
HS students have until 3:06PM tomorrow, August 29 to sign up for a student requested 1st semester schedule change. After tomorrow, the next time students can request a schedule change will be in December.
Congratulations to Carsyn Swain who received the 2023 SEMO District Fair Scholarship worth $2,500!
Any 9th-12th grader wanting to join the Delta FFA Chapter needs to pay dues of $25 to Ms. Swindell by Wednesday, Sept. 20. This will include a club t-shirt too so know what size shirt you want. You must currently be in an High School Ag class or have been in an Ag class to join. Any questions, please see Ms. Swindell
Reminder: Please enter the high school parking lot from Route N. Then exit onto McKinnley, which is the road in between the elementary and high school building. The parking lot has been restriped please pay attention to the new parking spots. The building opens at 7:30. Please enter the door that says board office.
Reminder: Elementary drop off and pick up will be in front of the elementary building. There are two lanes for drop off and pick up. Please drive up to the front cone before stopping to drop off. The building opens at 7:30. See you tomorrow.
Parents - the forms for device insurance will be sent home with students on Wednesday. It is highly recommended that the device coverage is purchased for your child as they will be responsible for damages they cause to their device.
CTC STUDENTS
Tomorrow, August 22 is the 1st day for the Cape CTC. If you are scheduled to take classes at the CTC, you will need to attend tomorrow. Please arrive by 7:50 to ride the bus. You should return about 11:15 and are released to go.