ANNOUNCEMENTS –4/20/07 
FRIDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Turkey & gravy, pizza burger 
 
Teachers: Please distribute information concerning the blood drive to your resource students. 
 
Please dismiss the girls and boys track teams at 2:50. There’s a track meet in Rock Falls. 
 
Please dismiss the Fr/Soph baseball team at 3:00 for their game in Mendota.  
 
FFA members interested in being in the State Convention Band or Chorus see Mr. Streit. The deadline for entry is May 1. 
 
The Junior class is accepting candidates for prom crown bearers ages 3-6. Please submit a picture with name and age to Mrs. Whitman by today. No exceptions! 
 
There is a meeting for all current members of NHS Monday, April 23, during 2nd resource, in Mrs. Gelander's room. Please plan to attend, as we will be planning for the banquet on Sunday, April 29. 
 
There will be a mandatory meeting for all girls interested in playing basketball next year on Tuesday, April 24, during first resource in Mr. Pasley’s room. Please see Mr. Pasley in Room 217 if you cannot attend. 
 
Attention Freshmen: A representative from Herff Jones will be here on Wednesday, April 25 from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. to take your class ring orders. Please have your name and address filled out on your order form and the rep will assist you with sizing your finger. Anyone needing a repair or resize on their Herff Jones class ring, may see the representative during these times. Any upperclassmen that still wish to purchase a class ring may also do so at these times.  
 
The sign-up for Fresh/Soph and Varsity Volleyball Summer League is now open. You must sign up by May 1. You may register and find more information at timbivins.com (click on Clipper Corner, then Summer League) or by calling Coach Bivins at 815-284-3080. 
 
Tickets for Prom are on sale now. Cost for the tickets will be as follows: current AHS juniors and seniors tickets will cost $30.00 each. AHS freshman or sophomore guests or AHS graduate guests will cost $35.00. Non AHS freshman or sophomore guests and non AHS graduate guest tickets will cost $40.00. You must have all of your class dues and fees paid. Permission forms will also be given at the time of the ticket sales. Official tickets will be given out after the permission forms are returned to Ms. Nelson. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available in the guidance office for the Amboy Knights of Columbus Scholarship. There will be two $500 awards given, and to be eligible, you need to he planning on attending college and either your father or grandfather would need to be a member of the Knights of Columbus organization. The deadline is May 4. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
American Legion Boys State will be held June 9-15 this year. If you are a junior at AHS, possess at least a 3.0 GPA, are involved in school and community activities and wish to attend Boys State, there are application forms in the main office. Amboy American Legion and local businesses will send several boys this year, if interested, to Eastern Illinois University at Charleston where Boys State is held. It is a seven day hands-on experience in the operation and fundamentals of government. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies and seminars. Organized athletic competition is held in basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. Those with talent in band, may bring their own instrument to participate in concerts. Any qualifying student should complete the application and turn it in to the office by May 10, 2007. 
 
Attention Seniors: If you are planning to attend Sauk Valley College next year, you need to sign up in the Guidance office, immediately, for a registration appointment. Sauk counselors will be here on Monday, April 30, and they will only register you for fall classes if you have made an appointment prior to April 24. Also, there are only 18 spots available for registration here at AHS, so students will be accommodated on a first come first served basis. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available in the guidance office for the Amboy Lions Club Scholarship. The deadline is 5/4/07 and the amount is determined each year by the Lions Club and may be up to $1,000. 
 
Students – you can still order your yearbook for $43.00. This year you can have your name, your graduation year and a choice of icons for an extra $10.50. See Ms. Yeske for details. 
 
The library is open second resource this week. 
 
The computer lab is open first resource this week. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block A1 on Friday, April 20 for Mrs. Lyons’ English III 
Block A3 on Friday, April 20 for Mrs. Lyons’ Reading class 
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource. 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS –2/16/07 
FRIDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Chicken patty, BLT wrap 
 
 
Amboy FFA had 12 winners in Section 2 Proficiency Awards last night. They were Tori Leffelman, Morgan Spangler, Drew Montavon, Justin Burke, Josh Burke, Jamie Noble, Jeremy Wolf, Joe Dickinson, Tyler Klein, Will Klein and Andy Bulfer. 
 
Band members are reminded to meet in the music room at 6:30 p.m. tonight to warm-up for our pep band performance. 
 
The next rehearsal for “Damn Yankees” is tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 17 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. We will be rehearsing Act 2. Sunday’s rehearsal will run from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and we’ll be rehearsing Act 1. All cast and company members should attend both rehearsals. 
 
The pit orchestra for “Damn Yankees” will rehearse from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday in the music room. 
 
Reminder to all softball players, staff and students: Money for softball team shirts/sweats/etc. are due today or Monday, Feb. 19 (if you are attending our Monday night meeting at 6:00). See Mrs. Eller if there are any questions or problems. 
 
Attention set painters and art club: We will be painting sets on Monday, Feb. 19th beginning at 12:00 until ?? 
 
Boys Baseball players remember to turn in your pizza orders on Tuesday, Feb. 20. 
 
A reminder to Sophomores: If you are planning on attending the Whiteside trip you will need to have your pre-excused absence form into the guidance office by Tuesday, Feb. 20. 
 
The junior class of 2008 is starting to work on the senior video for this year’s prom. All seniors need to choose three (3) pictures of him or her. Students need to include one baby picture, one picture from elementary school or junior high, and a senior or recent picture of himself/herself. If you have no recent pictures, your student needs to let us know and we can take a picture with a digital camera at school and use that. Group pictures are also welcome. Students may bring in a maximum of 10 appropriate pictures from any age group they want. All pictures will be returned. Students need to make sure the student’s name is on the back of individual and group pictures to be returned. Students may want to put pictures in a zip lock baggie or large envelope to keep the pictures together. The deadline for getting the pictures in is Monday, 12 March 2007. Please turn the pictures in to a junior class officer or Ms. Nelson. If you have any questions, please call Ms. Nelson at the high school, 857-3632 extension 335 and leave a message. In addition, you may email her at cnelson@amboy.net. If seniors have any songs they want considered for use in the video, please write them down and give the list to a class officer or Ms. Nelson. Thank you for helping to make the prom of 2007 and most specifically the senior video a great success. 
 
Attention Juniors: Registration forms are now available for the ACT prep class that will be held this year. Classes will be held on 3/6, 3/13, and 3/20. Classes are 2 hours long. The cost of the program is based on the number of students who enroll, but is expected to be between $5 and 10 per student. See Mr. Sauter for further information. 
 
The Amboy School District 272’s Office of Technology is pleased to announce a new program to the public, open computer lab at the High School. Every Wednesday night continuing thru March 7th the High School computer lab will be open to the public from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. All District 272’s acceptable use policies will apply. All public patrons using the lab will be required to sign an acceptable use policy. Space is limited and computer use will be on a first come first serve basis.  
 
Seniors – If you haven’t heard yet, you can put your own custom senior photo in the yearbook. The deadline is March 8. See Ms. Yeske with any questions. 
 
Students – you can still order your yearbook for $43.00. This year you can have your name, your graduation year and a choice of icons for an extra $10.50. See Ms. Yeske for details. 
 
The following schools will be visiting Amboy this Spring: 
3/21/07 – Western Illinois Univ. – 10:00 a.m. 
 
Attentions Seniors: Applications are now available for the Branigan Family Scholarship. This is a $2,000 award and the deadline is 3/15/07. To be eligible you must be planning on attending a college or community college in Illinois and must have a 2.75 GPA or better. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Attention Seniors: If you are a member of a low income family, you may be eligible for the Tri-County Opportunities Council Scholarship. The scholarship is for $1,000 and the deadline is 4/13/07. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Attention Seniors: There are two new scholarship applications available in the guidance office for students planning to major in an agriculture related field: 
- The Larry Green Memorial Scholarship and Farm Bureau Foundation Award is a combined application with one award being for $300 and the other award ranging from $250 to $750. The deadline is 4/1/07. 
- The Dean Henkel Scholarship is a $750 award and it also has a 4/1/07 deadline. 
For both of these scholarships you or your family must be a member of the Farm Bureau. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block B5 on Friday, February 16 for English IV 
Block B6 on Friday, February 16 for Mr. Conklin’s World History Class 
Block B7 on Friday, February 16 for Mr. Kinney’s Geography Class 
 
Attention: The Amboy Education Foundation is sponsoring the annual Bowl-A-Thon on Sunday, February 25. The packets have been distributed to the class/activity sponsor. 
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource. 
 
 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 12/15/06 
FRIDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Meatballs, ham & cheese 
 
 
ATTENTION ALL SOFTBALL PLAYERS: Orders for socks, visors, and turtlenecks are due to Mrs. Eller today by 3:30. Please see me if you need another form. 
 
REMINDER TO ALL SOFTBALL PLAYERS: Your Krispy Kreme forms and money are due to Mrs. Eller on Monday, December 18 by noon. Please keep working on our fund raiser by asking family, friends, teachers, and other staff members in all buildings. See Mrs. Eller if you need more forms. 
 
Students who took the PSAT/NMSQT test back on Oct. 18 should make an appointment with Mr. Sauter to see their results. 
 
Student Council will be having Christmas and MORP dress-up days during next week and the 2 days the following week. Dress-up days are as follows: 
Monday ec. 18) – Holiday Hat Day 
Tuesday ec. 19) – Pajama Day 
 
Student Council will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Bring your pop tabs in to your resource teacher. The resource with the most pop tabs on Friday, Dec. 15 will receive a pizza party on Monday, Dec. 18. 
 
Attention Seniors: If you are planning to major in an agriculture related field, applications are now available for the Hintzche Fertilizer Scholarship. The deadline is 2/16/07 and award is for $1,000. You must have a 3.0 GPA or better to be eligible. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Band students are reminded to meet in the music room at 6:30 p.m. tonight to warm up for the pep band performance.  
 
Boys basketball game on Sat. 12/16 in Forreston at 6:00 p.m. at the high school. 
 
Juniors, if you would be interested in being an Illinois governmental intern during you senior year, you should stop in the guidance office for a program application. Deadline for applying for this program is April 7, 2007 but you are encouraged to begin the process early, as it is fairly lengthy.  
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 12/8/06 
FRIDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Chili, chicken patty 
 
 
Band members are reminded to meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the music room to warm-up for our pep band performance. 
 
Anybody who would like to be considered for the crew of “Damn Yankees” should sign-up in the office by the end of school today. 
 
There will be an FFA meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, during 2nd resource, in the auditorium. See Mr. Streit if you need a pass to attend. 
 
Attention Freshmen: If you have any Christmas decorations that you would like to donate to help decorate the hallway for Christmas, please give them to a class officer by Tuesday, Dec. 12. 
 
Students who took the PSAT/NMSQT test back on Oct. 18 should make an appointment with Mr. Sauter to see their results. 
 
Key Club needs two volunteers for “Character reading” at Central. 
 
Student Council will be having Christmas and MORP dress-up days during next week and the 2 days the following week. Dress-up days are as follows: 
Monday: Punk Rock Day 
Tuesday – Toy Day 
Wednesday – Dress-up your Locker Day 
Thursday – Winter Wear Day 
Friday – Red, White and Green Day 
Monday ec. 18) – Holiday Hat Day 
Tuesday ec. 19) – Pajama Day 
 
Student Council will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Bring your pop tabs in to your resource teacher. The resource with the most pop tabs on Friday, Dec. 15 will receive a pizza party on Monday, Dec. 18. 
 
Amboy Key Club will be collecting new toys for Toys for Tots. The last day for collection will be Dec. 10. Please put the toys in the barrels around the school. For further information, please contact Jenna Didier or Mr. Johnson. 
 
Clipper Basketball t-shirts are now on sale for $8.00. See Mr. Pasley if interested. 
 
Juniors, if you would be interested in being an Illinois governmental intern during you senior year, you should stop in the guidance office for a program application. Deadline for applying for this program is April 7, 2007 but you are encouraged to begin the process early, as it is fairly lengthy.  
 
Attention Seniors: Although there are still no individual PSAE result sheets available, you can check in the guidance office starting today, to see if you qualified to be exempt from all or half of your finals. If you are exempt from half of your finals, you will have to let Mr. Sauter know by Friday, in writing, what finals you will be taking, otherwise he will choose, and we all know that won’t be pretty! 
 
Seniors who will be attending Sauk next semester as a dual enrollment student must stop in the guidance office to complete Sauk’s dual enrollment forms, which were just received. Failure to do this will mean the loss of the ACE grant which covers ½ of your tuition. 
 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block B5 on Friday, December 8 for Mrs. Lyons’ History I 
Blocks B6 and B8 on Friday, December 8 for English II 
Block B7 on Friday, December 8 for Spanish IV 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 11/17/06 
FRIDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Maid Rite burger, chicken fried steak 
 
The girls basketball team fell to Polo 48-33 in the Oregon Tournament Thursday night. Jessica Walter led the Lady Clippers with 8 points and 5 rebounds. Paige Lovgren added 8 points and 3 assists, while Ebony Harrison had 8 rebounds. The girls will continue tournament action Saturday at 11:00 a.m. 
 
The following freshmen need to see Mrs. Gelander today about their fundraiser: Robert Ayling, Taylor Doege, and Cody Richardson. 
 
The following students must see Mrs. Mekeel today as soon as possible: Josh Dempsey, Warren Bontz, Cameron Jacobs, Michelle Pool, Kourtney Vaessen, Zack Knoll, Bethany Wittenauer, and Sheena Kemp. 
 
Band, chorus, and flag corps members who didn’t turn in their fruit fundraiser forms in to Mrs. Mekeel yesterday, can do so today. Those who turned in forms can pick them up today. 
 
Flag corps members should bring in their clean uniforms today. 
 
There will be a mandatory meeting for all mat managers today at 3:30 in the cafeteria. 
 
Band, chorus, and flag corps members going on the Trans-Siberian Orchestra trip are reminded to meet at AHS at 11:30 a.m. this Sunday. 
 
Applications are now available in the Guidance office for the Elks National Foundation Scholarship and the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship. The deadline for both is 1/12/07. The Legacy Award is for $1,000 and the Most Valuable Student Award can be worth from $4,000 to $60,000. Anyone can apply for the MVP Award, for the Legacy Award you must be the child or grandchild of a current member. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the KSB Hospital Scholarship. This scholarship is open to any student planning to major in a healthcare related field. This is a $1,000 scholarship and the deadline is April 30. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the Burger King Scholarship Award. This scholarship is open to students who work a minimum of 15 hours per week, have a 2.5 GPA or better, and who can demonstrate a financial need. The award is for $1,000 and the deadline is 12/01/06. 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 11/10/06 
FRIDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Pork patty, BLT wrap 
 
The office will only be giving out change after 3:20. Students will not be able to get change in the office during school hours.  
 
The Academic Team kicked off Prairie River League play last night at Bureau Valley. The F/S lost both rounds to BV 90-220 and 10-110. High scorer was Zack Knoll with 4 toss-ups. Nathan Draper and Maggie McConville each added 2. The varsity lost their 1st round to BV with a score of 25-33. They won against Riverdale 77-10. Then they defeated Newman 143-87. High scorer was Andrew Schultz with 5 toss-ups. Will Klein had 4, Katie Klein scored 3 and Michelle Apple and Jessica Schnaiter each added 1. 
 
Good luck to Travis Kemmerer, Katie Klein, Zack Knoll, Lexi Klein, and Kaylee Jones as they will be representing Amboy in the IMEA District 8 Music Festival at NIU tomorrow. They were selected from students all over northern Illinois to participate in the Honors Band and Chorus. 
 
You may still purchase playoff tickets today until 3:20. 
 
There will be a mandatory mat manager meeting today at 3:30 in the cafeteria. 
 
Cookie dough pick-up is today immediately after school in the auditorium. 
 
Students going on the Trans-Siberian field trip are reminded to turn their money in to Mrs. Mekeel by today. 
 
The will be a pep rally tonight at the bandstand at 7:00 p.m. Come and show your support! 
 
The band should meet at the bandstand in downtown Amboy tonight at 6:30 p.m. to warm-up and tune for the pep rally. We will begin playing at 6:50 p.m. 
 
The flag corps should meet tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. in the auditorium to warm-up for the football game performance. 
 
The band should meet at AHS tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. to get ready and warm-up for the football game. 
 
Attention Freshmen: On Tuesday, Nov. 14, we will be administering the Stanford math test to all freshmen. On that day, you must be in the auditorium at 8:20 a.m. You will need to bring your calculator and two #2 pencils. 
 
Attention all softball players: There will be an informational meeting for all girls interested in playing softball this year. The meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 15, during 2nd resource in the auditorium. If you need to switch lunches, please see Mrs. Eller for a pass. If you cannot attend the meeting, please see Mrs. Eller on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday next week. 
 
AHS Key Club is collecting toys for the Amboy ESDA to help out needy children in our school district. We would like toys given to any Key Club member or to Mr. Johnson. Your help will be appreciated by those in need. 
 
The Student Council will be selling Clipper drawstring bags this week. They will be sold at most home events and can be purchased through Mrs. Lindenmeyer or Britainy Ohlendorf. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the KSB Hospital Scholarship. This scholarship is open to any student planning to major in a healthcare related field. This is a $1,000 scholarship and the deadline is April 30. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the Burger King Scholarship Award. This scholarship is open to students who work a minimum of 15 hours per week, have a 2.5 GPA or better, and who can demonstrate a financial need. The award is for $1,000 and the deadline is 12/01/06. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
University of Wisconsin/Platteville – Nov. 15 at 9:00 a.m. 
Ashford University – Nov. 15 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during first resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
The library will be closed Friday, November 10. Mrs. Dunn will be out of the building at a conference. 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10/27/06 
FRIDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Chicken noodle soup, breaded pork steak 
 
The ticket price for the football game tomorrow is $4.00. You cannot use your student activity pass for post-season games. 
 
There are no more playoff shirts available until next week. 
 
Sophomore volleyball players – please see Mrs. Whitman to vote for awards. 
 
Fall play students need to pick up Advanced Notice of Absence Sheets today in the office. 
 
The following students need to meet with Mr. Mahar today during 2nd resource in the ag room: Josh Mellott, Ashley Heiting, Jamie Ryan, Alex Leffelman, Dylan Shaw, Steven Coleman, Dustin Crawford, Theron Green, Jared Cummings. 
 
Band and chorus members participating in the Trac-8 Music Festival this Monday are reminded to bring their permission slips and meal fees to Mrs. Mekeel today. 
 
There will be a pep rally at the bandstand in downtown Amboy tonight at 6:30 p.m. in support of the football team and cross country teams. 
 
Band members should meet tonight at 6:00 p.m. to warm-up and tune for the pep rally at the bandstand in downtown Amboy. Please remember to take your instruments, flip folders, and lyre home with you after school today. 
 
Dance team, please be uptown at 6:00 p.m. tonight for the pep rally. 
 
Flag corps members will warm-up tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. in the auditorium for the football game performance. 
 
Band members should meet at 11:30 tomorrow to get ready for the football game performance. 
 
Friday’s play practice has been changed to Saturday at 4:30. Dinner will still be provided. 
 
Band and flag corps members should meet at 2:20 p.m. at the bandstand in downtown Amboy for the Halloween Parade this Sunday. Band members should bring their instrument, flip folders, and lyre. 
 
Key Club members who will be participating in the canned good trick or treating need to be at the high school by 4:45 on Sunday to pick up your maps. 
 
Whiteside students need to stop in the office to pick up your 2nd quarter punch pass. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the Burger King Scholarship Award. This scholarship is open to students who work a minimum of 15 hours per week, have a 2.5 GPA or better, and who can demonstrate a financial need. The award is for $1,000 and the deadline is 12/01/06. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Millikin University – Nov. 1 at 8:20 a.m. 
Illinois State University – Nov. 7 at 2:00 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Iowa Wesleyan – Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
University of Wisconsin/Platteville – Nov. 15 at 9:00 a.m. 
Ashford University – Nov. 15 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block A1 on Friday, October 27 for Mrs. Lyons’ English III 
Block A3 on Friday, October 27 for Mrs. Lyons’ Reading 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during first resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10/20/06 
FRIDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Sloppy Joes, pork chop 
 
The sophomore volleyball team ended the season with a victory over Indian Creek by a score of 20-25, 25-12, 25-15. Emily Schrock had 7 service points, Katie Leffelman had 12 service points, Jessica Walter had 7 kills and 1 block, and Hillary Liebing had 6 kills and 2 blocks. 
 
The varsity volleyball team was defeated last night be Indian Creek 25-23, 21-25, 13-25. Jeri Payne had 9 service points, 7 kills, 1 assist, and 4 digs; Ebony Harrison had 5 kills, 4 digs, and 5 service points; Lauren Liebing had 3 kills, 6 service points, 1 assist and 5 digs; and Nicole Ely had 7 assists, 5 service points and 2 digs. The girls will begin regional play Monday night at 7:30 p.m. against Paw Paw in Serena. 
 
The flag corps should meet in the auditorium today at 5:30 p.m. to warm-up for tonight’s football game performance. The next flag rehearsal will be next Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 a.m. in the auditorium. 
 
Band members should meet in the auditorium at 6:00 p.m. to warm-up for tonight’s football game performance. 
 
Band, chorus, and flag corps members should pick up their cookie dough orders next Wednesday, Oct. 25 after school. 
 
The Teen Activity Center is sponsoring a trip to the Asylum of Mad Dreams in Morrison this Saturday, Oct. 21. The cost is $13.00 and you need to be at the community building at 5:30 p.m. The bus leaves at 6:00 p.m. You are to bring extra money for Culvers and you will return between 10:30 and 11:00 p.m. Sign up in the high school office. You must have a disclaimer form signed by the teen and parent before you may attend. Please see TAC officers Anthony Wells, Brittany Fuller or Bethany Wittenauer. 
 
Attention Seniors: Information is now available in the guidance office for the Wal-Mart Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship and the deadline for application is 1-12-07. This is a national competition, but last year we had two students win these scholarships. It is worth going after this one. 
 
Attention Seniors: There are two new scholarship opportunities in the guidance office. The American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship for students planning to major in civil engineering. The deadline is April 1, 2007. 
 
The Lincolnland Legends Scholarship is an essay competition open to all students planning to attend college. The deadline is Dec. 1, 2006 and the amount is $2,500. 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Millikin University – Nov. 1 at 8:20 a.m. 
Illinois State University – Nov. 7 at 2:00 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Iowa Wesleyan – Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
University of Wisconsin/Platteville – Nov. 15 at 9:00 a.m. 
Ashford University – Nov. 15 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks B5 and B7 on Friday, October 20 for Health  
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10/13/06 
FRIDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Nacho grande, ham & cheese 
 
The varsity volleyball team was defeated last night 17-25, 14-25. Ebony Harrison led with 4 kills, 3 blocks, 1 assist and 1 dig; Lauren Liebing had 4 kills, 5 digs and 4 service points; Nicole Ely had 5 assists, 5 digs and 1 block; Michelle Apple had 7 assists, 2 service points, 2 digs and 1 kills; Britainy Ohlendorf had 8 digs, 1 kill and 1 assist; and Jeri Payne had 1 kill, 4 service points and 1 dig. 
 
Flag corps members should meet today at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium to warm-up for tonight’s football game performance. Flag corps will have rehearsal on Monday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 a.m. in the auditorium. 
 
Band members should meet at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium to warm-up for tonight’s football game performance. 
 
Band and chorus members going to IMEA auditions at Rock Falls High School tomorrow, Sat. Oct. 14 are reminded to meet at AHS at 12:00 noon. Please turn in your permission slips to Mrs. Mekeel today – or at the latest, as soon as you arrive tomorrow. 
 
Freshmen, be sure to complete selling for the fundraiser this weekend. The resource that sells the most items will earn a baked treat provided by your homeroom teacher. 
 
Attention students who signed up for the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test or the PSAT test: You must have your $12 turned in to Mr. Sauter no later than 8:00 a.m. on Oct. 18. You will not be permitted to test if you don’t. 
 
Attention Golfers: You need to turn in your golf shirts and bags, with your name on them, in to Mr. McCracken by today. 
 
Seniors – you will have a class meeting today, during resource, regarding graduation announcements and cap and gowns. Seniors officers – you will have a meeting at 11:15 with the rep to discuss announcements. 
 
There will a sophomore class meeting Monday, Oct. 16, during 1st resource in the auditorium. 
 
NHS officers, please meet with Mrs. Linder at 7:30 a.m. in Room 205 on Tuesday, Oct. 17, to organize NHS meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18. 
 
All NHS members, please meet at 7:30 a.m. in Room 205 on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Attendance will be taken. 
 
Attention sophomores: If you are interested in being this year’s representative to the HOBY conference, please see Mr. Sauter for an application. Applications are due by Oct. 15. 
 
Attention Seniors and Juniors who are considering attending Sauk Valley College: There will be a field trip to “Discover Sauk Valley” on Oct. 20. In order to participate, you MUST sign up in the guidance office by Oct. 16. See Mr. Sauter if you have any questions regarding this trip. 
 
Attention Seniors: There are two new scholarship opportunities in the guidance office. The American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship for students planning to major in civil engineering. The deadline is April 1, 2007. 
 
The Lincolnland Legends Scholarship is an essay competition open to all students planning to attend college. The deadline is Dec. 1, 2006 and the amount is $2,500. 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Sauk Valley College – Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m. 
Western Illinois – Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Millikin University – Nov. 1 at 8:20 a.m. 
Illinois State University – Nov. 7 at 2:00 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Iowa Wesleyan – Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
University of Wisconsin/Platteville – Nov. 15 at 9:00 a.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block A1 on Friday, October 13 for Mrs. Lyons’ English III 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during first resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 9/29/06 
FRIDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Football nuggets, BBQ 
 
 
There will be no Whiteside today due to the Homecoming activities. 
 
Chorus students should bring their coats to class this morning. 
 
The flag corps should meet in the auditorium at 5:30 p.m. today to warm-up for the football performance. 
 
Band members should meet in the auditorium at 6:00 p.m. today to warm-up for the football performance. 
 
Dance team members are to meet in the auditorium tonight at 6:15. Bring your coat raffle money with you. 
 
Attention sophomores: If you are interested in being this year’s representative to the HOBY conference, please see Mr. Sauter for an application. Applications are due by Oct. 15. 
 
Band and chorus members are reminded to bring coolers for the concession stand. 
 
Attention Seniors and Juniors who are considering attending Sauk Valley College: There will be a field trip to “Discover Sauk Valley” on Oct. 20. In order to participate, you MUST sign up in the guidance office by Oct. 16. See Mr. Sauter if you have any questions regarding this trip. 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Educators of Beauty – Sept. 29 at 8:30 a.m. 
Monmouth College – Oct. 2 at 1:45 p.m. 
Southern Illinois University – Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. 
North Central College – Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sauk Valley College – Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m. 
Western Illinois – Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be closed both resources and Block A4 on Friday, September 29. Mrs. Dunn has a meeting outside the building. 
 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 9/22/06 
FRIDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Ham patty w/cheese, Manwich 
 
The FFA Freshmen Quiz Bowl Team won 2nd place at the Section 2 Leadership Training School on Wednesday night. The team only lost by 1 point. Those in the top 10 from Amboy were: Emily Setchell, 2nd; Laura Child, 3rd; Josh Shepard, 5th; Joanna Leighton, 9th; and Joe Stephenitch, 10th. 
 
The JV1 golf team finished with a 227 last night and the JV2 team finished with a 254. Medalists were Josh Burke with a 50 and Jerad Cummings with a 51. 
 
The Amboy News will be here between 12:30 and 1:30 to take pictures of all the Homecoming attendant candidates (Freshmen through Seniors). The office will call you to the mall area when it is time. 
 
Seniors – pay your $6.00 to Nicolle Ely by today to get your class shirt. 
 
Cheerleaders: Your shoe, sock and candy money is due today. 
 
The flag corps will practice on Monday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 a.m. Please be prepared to go outside. 
 
The skit sign-up sheet is now in the office. Any class, club, or sports team can sign up, but it must be the captain or an officer. You must sign-up by Monday, Sept. 25. 
 
Attention students who are planning to participate in the Big Brother/Big Sister program: The deadline for returning your application material is this coming Monday, Sept. 25. Materials should be given to Mr. Sauter. 
 
Attention sophomores: The Plan Test will be given this coming Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 8:20. You should report directly to the auditorium, at the 1st bell, with your #2 pencils and calculator. 
 
A reminder to girls interested in the Healthy Relationships group: You must sign-up in the guidance office in order to participate. If there is not sufficient interest in the program this year, it will be discontinued. 
 
Homecoming dress-up days for next week are as follows: 
Monday: Class Color Day (Freshmen – pink; Sophomores – purple; Juniors – orange; Seniors – blue) 
Tuesday: Toga Day (appropriate dress code must be worn under toga) 
Wednesday: Rock Star Day 
Thursday: Decade Day (Freshmen - 50’s; Sophomores – 60’s; Juniors – 70’s; Seniors – 80’s) 
Friday: Red, White, and Black Day 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Any junior or senior student council representative or class officer who plans to take government courses in college should see Mr. Sauter for information regarding the United States Senate Youth Program. Students selected for this program will spend a week in Washington and may also be eligible for a scholarship. Applications for the program must be completed by Oct. 4, 2006. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Northern Illinois – Sept. 22 at 9:00 a.m. 
Eureka College – Sept. 25 at 10:00 a.m. 
Aurora University – Sept. 26 at 1:00 p.m. 
Illinois Wesleyan University – Sept. 27 at 8:30 a.m. 
Educators of Beauty – Sept. 29 at 8:30 a.m. 
Monmouth College – Oct. 2 at 1:45 p.m. 
Southern Illinois University – Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. 
North Central College – Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sauk Valley College – Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m. 
Western Illinois – Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block B5 on Friday, September 22 for Spanish III 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource. 
 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 9/15/06 
FRIDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Nachos grande, corn dog 
 
The varsity volleyball team was defeated by Fulton last night 17-25, 22-25. Ebony Harrison had 1 block, 3 kills, 4 digs, 9 service points; Michelle Apple had 1 kill, 6 set assists, 4 service points; Lauren Liebing had 6 kills, 2 digs; Nicole Ely had 3 blocks, 4 set assists, 4 digs, 2 service points; Jeri Payne had 1 kill, 7 digs, 3 service points; and Britainy Ohlendorf had 2 kills, 3 digs and 1 service point. 
 
There will be an FFA Chapter meeting for all members during 2nd resource, in the auditorium, today. 
 
There will be no golf practice today. 
 
All band, chorus and flag corps members must have their cookie dough order forms and money to Mrs. Mekeel today – NO EXCEPTIONS! 
 
Will the NHS officers please find a time by the end of the day today to meet in Room 205 with Mrs. Linder. 
 
Any NHS member who still owes money or canned goods for our Sleepout, please get these items to Mrs. Linder, Room 205, today by 3:45 p.m. 
 
Mrs. Linder would like to see the following students in her room by 3:45 p.m. today: Derek Lovgren, Britainy Ohlendorf, Wes Langeler, Dan Saunders, Taylor Kaleel, Lexi Klein, Ashley Olson, Garrett Zinke, and Stephanie Kessel. 
 
Attention softball players: Eastern Illinois University is hosting pitchers and players clinics in October. Flyers can be found in the girls’ locker room. See Mrs. Eller if you have any questions. 
 
The flag corps will practice Monday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 a.m. Please be prepared to go outside. 
 
Attention Juniors: If you are interested in ordering a shirt for Class Color Day, please talk to Jessica Schnaiter and get your money in by Monday, Sept. 18. Please make checks out to Amboy High School. If you still don’t have your class dues paid, you can bring in all $17.00 at once. 
 
If you intend to be on the Academic Team this year, come to the organizational meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20 in Mrs. Carlson’s room (202) during 1st resource. See you there! 
 
Any Key Club member wishing to be involved with “Character Reading” at Central school, please see Mr. Johnson. 
 
Key Club dues must be given to Mr. Johnson by Thursday, Sept. 21. 
 
 
 
The yearbook staff wants you and your input! We need students that enjoy photography, graphic design, enjoy attending school events, want to learn how to publish a book about Amboy High’s history, and have fun with your friends. If this appeals to you and you want a say in how the yearbook looks, please stop in to Ms. Yeske’s room #209 and sign-up this week. 
 
FFA t-shirts have arrived. They are $6.00. See Mr. Streit. 
 
FFA members interested in attending national convention, please see Mr. Streit. 
 
If your organization wants to paint a window for homecoming, you can sign-up in the office now. 
 
Any class or organization that would like to put a float in this year’s homecoming parade may sign-up in the office. The deadline for signing up is Sept. 15. 
 
Art Club begins on Monday, Sept. 25. See Mrs. Cleary for permission forms. 
 
A reminder to all students interested in the fall credit recovery program that applications are now available in the guidance office. The program will begin on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 and all application materials must be turned in prior to beginning the course work. 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Any junior or senior student council representative or class officer who plans to take government courses in college should see Mr. Sauter for information regarding the United States Senate Youth Program. Students selected for this program will spend a week in Washington and may also be eligible for a scholarship. Applications for the program must be completed by Oct. 4, 2006. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Northern Illinois – Sept. 22 at 9:00 a.m. 
Eureka College – Sept. 25 at 10:00 a.m. 
Aurora University – Sept. 26 at 1:00 p.m. 
Monmouth College – Oct. 2 at 1:45 p.m. 
North Central College – Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. 
Western Illinois – Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks A1 and A3 on Friday, September 15 for Speech 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during first resource this week. You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource. 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 5/26/06 
FRIDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Cold cuts 
 
 
Chorus students should meet in the gym at 12:00 p.m. today for graduation practice. Band students should be ready to warm-up in the gym at 12:45 p.m. today. 
 
Band students are reminded to meet at Veteran’s Park in Amboy this Monday, May 29 no later then 9:30 a.m. for Memorial Day services. 
 
Mr. Streit has 3 Cubs tickets left. Please see Mr. Streit if interested. 
 
Students who owe money on their lunch card need to get that paid off before the end of the school year.  
 
The Amboy High School track will be closed to the public starting the week of May 30, 2006 for track resurfacing. It is expected to take less than 1 week, weather permitting. If the gates are unlocked, it will be o.k. to walk on once again. Thank you for your patience during this time. 
 
There will be sports physicals available at KSB Medical Group in Amboy on July 10, from 1:00-4:30 p.m. The cost is $15.00 and 100 % of the fee is donated back to the school. Call 857-3044 to make an appointment. 
 
KSB is providing sports physicals for Amboy athletes on June 1 at 4:00-6:45 p.m. at Town Square Center (2nd Street entrance) in Dixon. The cost is $15.00 and 100% of the fees collected will be donated back to the school. Pick up the information in the office. 
 
The computer lab is closed.  
 
The library is closed. Please return all books to the library. 

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