Monday, February 24, 2020

The month of February is a time to celebrate Black History Month.  Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history.  The Social Studies Department has created posters featuring different prominent figures to recognize.  Look for posters and QR codes  around the building for their biographies.  Simply open your camera on your smart phone, scan your QR code and the biography will come to life.

Inkblots Wants You!  Please share your poems, art and photography with jrush@d127.org.  We promise it's anonymous until your piece is published in the Inkblots magazine at the end of the school year.

The bookstore will be closed Monday 2/24 and Tuesday 2/25.

Hey Rams!  On Friday, February 28th, we will be hosting the 8th annual Rams Games throughout the school at 5 PM.  Teams  will compete against one another in mental and physical tasks.Sign up sheets are located throughout the school by scanning the QR code or entering the tiny URL and signing up.Hope to see you there!

Attention Seniors:  Herff Jones will deliver graduation announcements and senior products on Wednesday, February 26th, during lunch periods in the Cafeteria.  Your final payment is due prior to delivery.  Personal checks will not be accepted for final payment.  You can bring cash on delivery day or pay online at www.herffjonesil.com or by phone at 815-756-4743.  Extra announcements will be available for purchase.

Are you interested in being a RAMP mentor next year?  If so, please attend a meeting on Tuesday, February 25th, before school at 7:10 AM or after school at 2:55 PM in room 1425.  If you have any questions, email or stop by and see Mrs. Schaal in room 1425.

For anyone interest in playing boys volleyball this spring, there will be an open gymTuesday in the Big gym from 3:00-4:15.  If you have any questions please contact coach Erlenbaugh.

Student Healthcare Professional club will have its next meeting Monday, February 24th, after school at 4:00 PM in the arena.  1st and 2nd year medical students from Rosalind Franklin University will be discussing the ins and outs of Medical School.  Pizza will be providedf.  Please e-mail Mr. Stark with any questions.

Girls Soccer tryouts start March 2nd - March 4th.  Please bring running/tennis shoes, cleats (if you have a pair) and shin guards.  Bus leaves at 3:00 PM.  If you miss the bus, you miss tryouts for that day.  Also please remember to register at RSchool, here is the link  https://d127-ar.rschooltoday.com/node/64.  We are excited to see everyone!

Attention to all boys interested in joining the Tennis Team.  There will be a mandatory meeting:  Tuesday, February 25th after school in room 2020.  No experience required.  Come out and learn a sport that you can play for the rest of your life.

The wrestling team competed in the IHSA Individual state tournament this past weekend.  Joey Jens finishes as the state runner up at 170 lbs. and State Champion Adrien Cramer brought home the schools 2nd Individual State Wrestling title at 182 lbs.  This was also the first time in school history that the wrestling team had two individuals reach the sstate finals in the same year!  Way to go gentlement!