Announcements

Dupo Junior/Senior High School

Esports: Tonight, the Mario Kart team plays Civic Memorial High School. Players should be in the library by 4:30pm.             

Drama Club: Thank you to everyone who came out to audition for our Fall Play. Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 2nd, for our cold read session. All actors should be present to receive their scripts and schedules.    

Game Day:  There will be Game Day this Thursday.

HS Girls BB:  If you are interested in high school girls basketball, please contact Coach Carpenter to get added to the Google classroom.  We’re making decisions and ordering shooting shirts soon!  Also be on the lookout for our team store!

Sophomores: Please check Google Classroom to see dates for upcoming volleyball games and concession times. If you wish to sign up for a spot please let Mr. Griffin or Mr. Huelskamp know at your earliest convenience. Thank you!

JH Girls Basketball: Attention 7th and 8th grade girls, there will be an informational meeting today at 2:30 in the cafeteria. If you have any additional questions please reach out to Coach Curtis. Thanks!

JH Cross country: Congratulations to the Junior High Cross Country team! The boys team are the Cahokia Conference Champions! They won their division last Friday at Smithton. Landon Wise placed 2nd with a time of 13:33, Chris Blevins was 3rd with a time of 13:33.5, Zack Merrell placed 9th with a time of 14:05, and Kayden Winchell finished 16th with a time of 14:49.5. 

High School Cross Country: Congratulations to the high school cross country team for a great race this past Saturday at Freeburg. The boys team was led by Carter Lumpkins, Gavin Bitter, and Mason Reyes finishing in the top 3 for the team. The girls finished strong, with Tania Rivas and Kaitlynn Townsend both earning PRs for the team. 

All Students: Please stop by the office on your birthday for a special treat.  

Word of the Week: Abscission

Noun: Natural detachment of leaves from trees in the fall.

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