Announcements
January 27th, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Walking Taco’s
Chicken Chili Tortillas
Taco Fiesta Beans
Baby Whole Carrots/Dip
Applesauce
Craisin
WQAD News 8 invites students to honor an outstanding educator by submitting a short essay for the My Favorite Teacher Contest. Five winners will be featured on WQAD in March/April 2026. Entry Window is open now through Feb. 8, 2026. The online link is: https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/contests/wqad-news-8-invites-students-to-honor-teachers-in-my-favorite-teacher-contest/526-d0fb3cf9-d3a2-4804-a49a-82c0b3b3f653. Copies of the paper form are available in the General Office. Mail entries must be postmarked by Feb. 8 and received by 5 p.m. CT on Feb. 13 at WQAD News 8, 3003 Park 16th Street, Moline, IL 61265.
Students! Get excited for the upcoming Panther Pant! More details, including the official date, will be announced soon. For updates and additional information, reach out to Student Council or attend our weekly meetings every Friday.
GUIDANCE:
Thinking about the University of Iowa? February 2nd is the General Application Deadline for Fall 2026 admission. Submit your applications by February 2nd to ensure full consideration.
Applications received after February 2nd will be reviewed on a SPACE-available basis, and if a student is admissible, they will be placed on a WAITLIST.
The University is ranked #49 among Top Public Schools in the country. The University of Iowa is recognized for high retention rates (nearly 91%), and strong academic programs in Writing & Nursing.
SPORTS:
CLUBS:
Attention students! P7 will be meeting again this Friday, January 30th at 7:20 in 251N, Mrs. Pueblas room! Come for food, games, and fun!
Multicultural Club is hosting a Black History Month Door Decorating Contest. Deadline for completion is Friday, February 6. Please see the flyers around school for details. Judging will occur on February 17. Prizes will be given to second period class winners.
H.O.P.E. Club will be meeting this Wednesday, January 28, at 3:15pm in room 189V.
Calling all Juniors interested in joining the PROM committee. As a member of the committee you will be involved in choosing this year's theme, all aspects of planning, managing the budget, decorating and clean-up, ticket sales and more. Sign up in the counseling office and join us for the first meeting on Wednesday, January 28, at 7:15am in the Special Services Conference room located in the counseling office. For questions see Ms. CJ Burhans in the counseling office.
Students! The Student Council will be meeting this Friday, January 30th in room 109S @ 7:30am. Come to the meeting, and learn more about Sadies and upcoming events!