Monday, March 9th, 2026
Manga Mondays meets after school on Monday with Mrs. Duckett in the library.
Chess club meets after school on Monday with Ms. Kervian.
Tomorrow is SOAR day! Be prepared. Freshmen will be having a MADD presentation and a presentation by the National Guard. Sophomores are taking the pre-ACT, juniors are taking the ACT, and seniors will be participating in various activities. Make sure to check Rooms so you know what you need to do to get credit for the time!
Dungeons, Dragons, and Magic meets after school on Tuesday in the library with Mr. Thornhill.
There are several volunteer opportunities through the Red Cross available to students. Youth Corps is a year-round volunteer opportunity for students to work at the Blood Donation Center in Columbia. Summer Youth Corp is summer work at the Blood Donation Center. There are also internships available to students who are 18+. Reach out to the counseling office and Mrs. Verkamp for more information!
The Boone County Clerk’s Office is currently selecting Youth Election Participants (YEPs) to work the April 7, 2026, Municipal Election. YEPs are high school students who are assigned to work alongside poll workers at a polling place in Boone County on Election Day. We’re reaching out to see if you have any interested students who would like to apply.
Requirements are:
Full-time high school student, age 15-17
Able to work at a polling place from 5 AM to 7 PM on Tuesday, April 7th (Election Day)
Not related within two degrees of any person whose name appears on the ballot, unless the candidate is unopposed (this includes parents, grandparents, siblings)
Selected students will be required to attend an in-person training class at the Poll Worker Training Center at 101 N 7th St in downtown Columbia Students will receive their polling place assignment after completing training.
Students will be paid $170 for working Election Day and $50 for attending a training session. Stop by the counseling office for more information and an application!
Don't forget to check your email and your Apptegy Rooms today during your Advisory period!