Announcements
January 28th, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION:
General Chicken
Served With Fried Rice
Vegetable Egg Roll
Mike’s Cheese Bites
Mixed Green Salad
Broccoli
Mixed Berries Fruit Cup
Strawberries
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.
It's that time of the year to make the Plunge for the Special Olympics teams and athletes. We are asking all coaches, clubs, and organizations to come out and participate. There are two ways to support. Plunge as a team or sponsor an athlete. Polar Plunge packets will be available in the general office for pickup. Please have your teams turned in by February 26th. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Sanders-Colgan
Good morning, Panthers! Did you know that the State of Illinois tracks student attendance? To be considered "on track," you need to be in school at least 90% of the time. That means missing more than 17.6 days in a school year puts you in the "chronically absent" category - and that goes on your record. Missing just 2 days a month gets you there. The good news? You control this. Every day you show up, you're building your future. Make today count!
GUIDANCE:
Scholarships are in full swing right now. Seniors should take a look at the list in the counseling office or posted on the counseling Google Classroom. Check them out and see Mrs. Drish if you have any questions.
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.
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!