ALL BULLDOG

I think the attached graphic says what I am trying to say better than me writing a lengthy paragraph: ATTENDANCE MATTERS! As you can see, missing just two days a month can add up to a full year of instruction missed over the course of a student's educational career. Miss four days a month and it equals two full years missed. Even though these numbers don't seem like much, they certainly can add up and have a detrimental effect on a student's success. We continue to track our attendance numbers and they were not our best in the first part of the semester. They did get better when students learned that attendance mattered when determining who would have to take finals. This is something we are going to do 2nd semester as well. Remember, a student can be exempt with an A and 4 or less excused absences, no unexcused absences, and five or less tardies. Doctor appointments and activities will not count against these totals. Students, please do your part and parents/guardians, encourage attendance always. Help us help everyone find success by being in school. Thank you!

Tim Woodcock, Principal

Pictured here are the students who performed in the NCKMEA District Honor Band and auditioned for the KMEA All State Band. Back row: Simeon Wassom, Grace Turner, Andrew Duever. Front row: Kaydence Throm, Jackie Cook, Rose Latta. Simeon was chosen to be a member of this band and will rehearse and perform with the 1234A All-State band, roughly 140 members, in Wichita during the KMEA Workshop in the second half of February. Congrats to all members

The FBLA District IV Conference will be Monday, January 16, at Washington County High School.

The bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. and we will return prior to 3:30 p.m. Professional dress is required.

The Biology club will be going to Washburn University on January 30th.

FCCLA will be selling the famous Sandmann Cookies next month for Valentines Day!

Mark your calendars! Winter Formal will be Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Venue 36 here in Marysville.

Crowning will take place at 7:30pm with the dance to follow from 8-11pm. Admission is $5.00 (Tickets will be sold in advance the week before at lunch). If you cannot afford to purchase a ticket, please reach out to Mr. Koch or Mrs. Crome. Formal dress is required: no t-shirts, shorts, or jeans.

Anyone bringing an out of school date needs to see Mrs. Degenhardt for a form.

Spirit Week will be the week of Jan 23-28

Monday: Athlete or Mathlete (jock or nerd)

Tuesday: Senior Citizen Day

Wednesday: Rags or Riches

Thursday: Fake Injury Day

Friday: Bulldog Day

Kiss the Pig and Pie in Face Contest:

Do you want to see a few teachers get a pie in the face, kiss a pig, or both? If so, bring your money next week to help make that happen. Stuco will be placing jars in the hallway by Mrs. Crome’s office. On each jar will be a picture of a teacher. Simply put any amount of money in the jar of the teacher you want to see this happen to. The teachers with the most money in their jar will receive a pie in the face and kiss a pig at a school assembly. Again, this is next week.

January 16

FBLA District IV Conference @ Washington County

NO SCHOOL - Professional Development

JH Boys Basketball @ Riley County, 5:30pm

Board of Education meeting, 6pm

January 17

Boys Basketball @ Nemaha Central Tourney

JH Girls Wrestling @ Chapman, 4:30pm

January 19

Ag Ed Symposium, January 19-21 @ Hays

Boys Basketball @ Nemaha Central Tourney

JH Boys Basketball vs. Clay Center @ Home, 4:30pm

January 20

Girls Wrestling @ Rock Creek

Wrestling @ Beloit Tourney, 2pm

JV Wrestling @ Holton

Girls Basketball vs. Nemaha Central

January 21

Boys Basketball @ Nemaha Central Tourney

Wrestling @ Beloit Tourney, 10am

Mrs. Berger makes sure her students feel like they can accomplish anything. Her willingness to go the extra mile not just for her students but all Bulldogs makes her an asset for our school. Nice job, Mrs. Berger.

Cole is a Bulldog through and through whether he's competing in FFA, helping lead our Stuco, or just making great decisions at our school. Thank you, Cole!

Richelle represented a true "Bulldog" when she made it a point to include a new student and make them feel welcome. She volunteered to sit by them and help them acclimate to our school. Way to go Richelle!

Hannah brought fidgets from home for a student who struggles focusing and messing with objects in class. She asked if she could bring them to help him in class. Thanks for being a great friend and leader, Hannah!

Don't forget that High School Bulldogs of the Week get to park on Walnut Street up close to the front door. Or they can have a movie pass to the Astro 3 Theater! Our Junior High Bulldog automatically gets a movie pass to Astro 3!

The sophomore class will visit Highland Community College on January 25th.

If a student needs assistance with clothing or tickets for Winter Formal, please reach out to Mrs. Crome.

Congratulations to the following seniors for being nominated for Winter Formal Royalty:

King: Thomas Behrens, Jacob Dankenbring, Nathan Fisher, Justin Tambo, Juandre Walton

Queen: Jaclyn Beikman, Kaylie Bensen, Mariel Tambo, Kaydence Throm, Lillie Wheeler

Monday:

NO SCHOOL - Professional Development

Tuesday:

French Toast Sticks, Egg & Sausage OR Pick 2 & Garden Bar

Muffin, Hash Brown Patties, Dragon Punch, Cinnamon Apples, Milk

Wednesday:

Taco Salad OR Pick 2 & Garden Bar

Corn Chips, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Fruit Cup, Milk

Thursday:

Hamburger OR Pick 2 & Garden Bar

Breadstick, French Fries, Baked Beans, Tropical Fruit, Milk

Friday:

Mandarin Orange Chicken, Long Grain Brown Rice OR Uncrustable

Green Beans, Carrots, Pears, Milk