Daily Announcements

If you are planning to attend college (not just KU) and want to be better prepared plan to attend the College Readiness Assembly, January 20th, in the library during seminar!! KU librarians will be here to answer your questions and share their experiences working with EXUBERANT College students. Space is limited. Please let your English teacher know that you want to attend or come see Mrs. LaFever for your “pink pass”.

There will be a mandatory meeting for all attending the Thespian State Conference on Friday at 2:50 pm in the Little Theatre. Again this is mandatory so be there!

Ladies and Gentlemen-love is in the air! Are you looking for that special someone? Are you tired of being the only one who does not have a date on Friday night? Want to expand your social circle of friends? Student Council is here to help you find your perfect match!! Today you can fill out a MatchMaker Survey in the mall during all three lunches at the StuCo table. When the matches come back in a few weeks, you can purchase your results for ONLY $2. Just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Attention Math Club Members: The next math club meeting will be Tuesday, January 18th after school in room 207. We will be taking the 4th Math League Press Exam, talking about Mathletics, and signing up for the Pittsburg State Math Day and the KCATM. See you there!

Sophomores and seniors will be taking a survey in seminar today so please bring a pencil to seminar.

There’s still time if you want to sign up for the 2nd Annual Talent Show, come to room 132 to sign up and get the rules! All music, dance, acting, comedy, poetry, and variety acts are welcome. Help make this event one to remember! Tryouts will be Wednesday, January 19th before and after school in room 37. You must be signed up before you can try out.

Attention all junior and senior IB students who ordered a T-shirt from Dusty Myers. Please come to Mr. Sanderson’s office to pick up your shirt this week.

Hey Northwest have you still not bought a Game Day shirt? Spirit Club will be selling them during all three lunches every Tuesday and Friday. The shirts will be $8 so stop buy and pick one up for the winter sports season.

Attention all sophomores who are in the PRE IB Program. You will be receiving a pass to attend an Enrollment Conference with Mr. Sanderson sometime between today and Monday 1/31. Your teachers have been notified that you need to attend the meeting. So, please stop by the IB Office at the time noted on your pass. See Mr. Sanderson if you have any questions!

Any Sophomores interested in purchasing a parking lot permit for this semester need to see Mr. LyDay to get an application. The deadline to turn in completed applications is Friday, January 14th at 3:00.

Registration for night school is today at Horizons High School from 4-6 p.m. See your academic counselor to get a registration form.

It is a New Year….Explore a New Career! Guest speakers will be coming to discuss the Teaching Profession. We will have bagels and hot chocolate for all. The Future Teachers of America will meet at 7:00 next Thursday morning in room 230. Bring a friend and come join the fun!

The PLAN test results are in. Students should come to the cafeteria after school today to pick up their results.

Sophomores and seniors will be taking a survey in seminar tomorrow so please bring a pencil to seminar.

Ladies and Gentlemen-There’s still time if you want to sign up for the 2nd Annual Talent Show, come to room 132 to sign up and get the rules! All music, dance, acting, comedy, poetry, and variety acts are welcome. Help make this event one to remember! Tryouts will be Wednesday, January 19th before and after school in room 37. You must be signed up before you can try out.

Boys JV and Varsity Basketball practice tonight will be from 5-7 in the main gym.

Attention all junior and senior IB students who ordered a T-shirt from Dusty Myers. Please come to Mr. Sanderson’s office to pick up your shirt this week.

Hey Northwest have you still not bought a Game Day shirt? Spirit Club will be selling them during all three lunches every Tuesday and Friday. The shirts will be $8 so stop buy and pick one up for the winter sports season.

Attention all sophomores who are in the PRE IB Program. You will be receiving a pass to attend an Enrollment Conference with Mr. Sanderson sometime between today and Monday 1/31. Your teachers have been notified that you need to attend the meeting. So, please stop by the IB Office at the time noted on your pass. See Mr. Sanderson if you have any questions!

Any Sophomores interested in purchasing a parking lot permit for this semester need to see Mr. LyDay to get an application. The deadline to turn in completed applications is Friday, January 14th at 3:00.

Registration for night school is today and tomorrow at Horizons High School from 4-6 p.m. See your academic counselor to get a registration form.

It is a New Year….Explore a New Career! Guest speakers will be coming to discuss the Teaching Profession. We will have bagels and hot chocolate for all. The Future Teachers of America will meet at 7:00 next Thursday morning in room 230. Bring a friend and come join the fun!

The Northwest Bowling Team traveled to Wichita for the Bishop Carroll Baker’s Tournament over the weekend. The ladies team consisting of Janice Queral, Kaiemi Teel, Jessica Prater, Liz Nelson, and freshman Cassie Queral medaled with their 4th place finish out of 26 schools. It was the first time a KC area school medaled at the tournament in 6 years. The boy’s team consisting of Chris Goodman, Branford Harris, Patrick Nachtsheim, Gerald Belloc, and Mitchell Jinks finished 10th overall with a record of 7 and 5 including victories over powerhouse schools such as Goddard and Emporia.

Acapella Choir students-we will be touring as planned on Thursday morning. You will receive information regarding the tour during your 7th hour classes today.

HELPER club will be meeting in room 234 today after school. Copies of second semester calendars will be passed out.

All Academic Decathlon students attending state this year must see Mrs. Mick today after school in room 12 to pick-up competition release forms and to turn in t-shirt money. Tuesday’s Acadec meeting is rescheduled for today for any members who do not have other obligations.

Hey Foursquare lovers! Unfortunately there will be NO foursquare club today. Be sure to come next Wednesday for foursquare and fun! See you all next week!

Schedule changes can be made after school, today. Sign up sheets will be available in front of the auditorium at 2:40 p.m. It is on a first come, first served basis. Sign up and wait for your name to be called.

Teachers- Do not release students early from class at the end of the day for schedule changes.

Seniors: The JCCC President’s Scholarship is now available. It will pay the cost of 12-15 hours of tuition plus an additional $500 for books for the 2011-2012 academic school and an application from Mr. Giacalone. This scholarship is due back to Mr. Giacalone by March 10th. All candidates will go through a brief interview to be conducted at SMNW on March 24th. For students don’t delay get an application TODAY!

Attention Math Club members: The next math club meeting will be Monday, January 10th after school in room 207. We will be taking the 4th Math League Press Exam, talking about Mathletics, and signing up for the Pittsburg State Math Day. See you there!

Ladies and Gentlemen-There’s still time if you want to sign up for the 2nd Annual Talent Show, come to room 132 to sign up and get the rules! Student Council is hosting try-outs on Wednesday, January 12th before and after school in the Orchestra room 37, but you MUST sign up first. All music, dance, acting, comedy, poetry, and variety acts are welcomed! Help make this event one to remember!

Hey Northwest have you still not bought a Game Day shirt? Spirit Club will be selling them during all three lunches every Tuesday and Friday. The shirts will be $8 so stop buy and pick one up for the winter sports season.

I’m so excited about the basketball game tonight! But you know what I’m even more excited about? The Pancake Supper before the game! I’m going to eat some hot, fluffy Chris Cakes at 5 o’clock in the cafeteria. I heard they’ll be auctioning off a basketball signed by the Northwest team! Everyone be sure to let your parents know the whole family is invited to have some delicious pancakes and watch the cougars!

Any Sophomores interested in purchasing a parking lot permit for this semester need to see Mr. LyDay to get an application. The deadline to turn in completed applications is Wednesday, January 12th at 3:00.

Ladies and Gentlemen-the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The theme for this year’s WPA Dance will be THE DARK NIGHT… Start asking your dates, shopping for your dress, and getting your dancing shoes on for the most formal event of your entire high school career. WPA dance will be on Saturday, February 5th from 8-11 p.mn. in the NW cafeteria. Don’t forget to wear appropriate formal attire. For gentlemen that means a tie with a collared shirt and for ladies formal dresses. Keep your shoes on for the entire night and keep the dancing clean. NW has an outside guest policy-you MUST pick up a form in the office if you are bringing a date from another school. You can’t wait until the last minute because forms must be turned in to the office by Wednesday, February 2nd! Ticket sales will begin on Monday, January 24th. Can’t wait to see you there!

SNHS has basketball concessions Friday night. Please sign the list to work in room 113 by noon tomorrow.

Don’t forget to join your fellow cougars at Bates City Barbeque today and Saturday to benefit the After Prom Party! Dine in, or take out—enjoy your favorite barbeque and help raise funds for After Prom!

The wait is over! FCA will be meeting for the first time this year for a BCS Championship Game watch party at the Greenhaw’s House. Auburn and Oregon kick off at 7:30, and feel free to stay for most of the game. As always, there will be food, fun, and fellowship! For details, check your e-mail, ask an FCA representative, or look for the event on Facebook.

Oh, hey Northwest didn’t see you there, but I do know what I’ll be seeing tonight, and that is a BLACKOUT. Everyone wear black to the basketball game tonight at 7 in the main gym.

Schedule changes can be made after school, this week only. Sign up sheets will be available in front of the auditorium at 2:40 p.m. It is on a first come, first served basis. Sign up and wait for your name to be called.

Teachers- Do not release students early from class at the end of the day for schedule changes.

Seniors: The JCCC President’s Scholarship is now available. It will pay the cost of 12-15 hours of tuition plus an additional $500 for books for the 2011-2012 academic school and an application from Mr. Giacalone. This scholarship is due back to Mr. Giacalone by March 10th. All candidates will go through a brief interview to be conducted at SMNW on March 24th. For students don’t delay get an application TODAY!

There will be a meeting for any girl interested in swimming and diving today in room 135 immediately after school. Please see Mr. Wolfe prior to the meeting if you cannot attend.

Key Club will meet Friday, January 7th at 7:05 in room 155. Members, please check your email Thursday for more details.

Attention Math Club members: The next math club meeting will be Monday, January 10th after school in room 207. We will be taking the 4th Math League Press Exam, talking about Mathletics, and signing up for the Pittsburg State Math Day. See you there!

Ladies and Gentlemen-There’s still time if you want to sign up for the 2nd Annual Talent Show, come to room 132 to sign up and get the rules! Student Council is hosting try-outs on Wednesday, January 12th before and after school in the Orchestra room 37, but you MUST sign up first. All music, dance, acting, comedy, poetry, and variety acts are welcomed! Help make this event one to remember!

Hey Northwest have you still not bought a Game Day shirt? Spirit Club will be selling them during all three lunches every Tuesday and Friday. The shirts will be $8 so stop buy and pick one up for the winter sports season.

Craving barbeque? We have the cure…purchase Bates City Barbeque this Friday and Saturday and support your After Prom Party at the same time! This is an easy way to raise funds for After Prom, take a break from cooking and enjoy the best BBQ around at Bates City BBQ, 6439 Quivira Road. Order in or take out this Friday or Saturday and SMNW will receive 10% of all sales for the After Prom Party.

Boy’s golf tryout meeting will be today in room K at 2:50. All boys interested in trying out for the golf team. Please plan to attend the meeting.

I’m so excited about the basketball game Friday! But you know what I’m even more excited about? The Pancake Supper before the game! I’m going to eat some hot, fluffy Chris Cakes at 5 o’clock in the cafeteria. I heard they’ll be auctioning off a basketball signed by the Northwest team! Everyone be sure to let your parents know the whole family is invited to have some delicious pancakes and watch the cougars!

Any Sophomores interested in purchasing a parking lot permit for this semester need to see Mr. LyDay to get an application. The deadline to turn in completed applications is Wednesday, January 12th at 3:00.

Ladies and Gentlemen-the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The theme for this year’s WPA Dance will be THE DARK NIGHT… Start asking your dates, shopping for your dress, and getting your dancing shoes on for the most formal event of your entire high school career. WPA dance will be on Saturday, February 5th from 8-11 p.mn. in the NW cafeteria. Don’t forget to wear appropriate formal attire. For gentlemen that means a tie with a collared shirt and for ladies formal dresses. Keep your shoes on for the entire night and keep the dancing clean. NW has an outside guest policy-you MUST pick up a form in the office if you are bringing a date from another school. You can’t wait until the last minute because forms must be turned in to the office by Wednesday, February 2nd! Ticket sales will begin on Monday, January 24th. Can’t wait to see you there!

Hey NHS, IB, and Key Club members! Do you need service hours? Amnesty is looking for additional volunteers to help out at Jamnesty on January 21st from 6-10 pm. If interested please come to our meeting on Wednesday in room 8 after school or contact Jessie Marcus or Vicki Sears.

SNHS has basketball concessions Friday night. Please sign the list to work in room 113 by noon tomorrow.

Northwest, get excited—the KUGR Seminar Show that would usually air on February 3rd will be broadcast a week early on January 27th due to the WPA assembly.

Freshman boy’s basketball practice will be from 5:30-8 p.m. tonight.

Club Eight meeting today immediately after school in room 130. We will be discussing t-shirts and collecting money. Please bring your order forms and $10.

Ladies and Gentleman, on Wednesday, December 1st at 7 p.m. your SMNW Spirit Club will be hosting the 1st annual NOT-SO-LATE-NIGHT! Our night will consist of skits, games, raffles, a dunk contest, unveiling our new cougar mascot, and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Come out to kick off the Winter Sports Season with a bang! You do not want to miss this event, so mark your calendars for December 1st at 7 p.m.

Hey all you spirited cougars! The week after Thanksgiving will be Spirit Week to kick off the winter sports season. Monday-Supports your Troops Day; Tuesday-Safari Day; Wednesday-Sports Center Day; Thursday-Surf, Snow, and Sun Day; and Friday-Cougar Crazy Day! Pay attention to flyers around the school for more details on what to wear each day!

Anyone wanting a Ukulele Club t-shirt-see Isabel Zacharias ASAP to order one.

Foursquare Club will not meet this week! Also, we now have t-shirt signup sheets available at foursquare club on Wednesdays! If you cannot attend meetings, please see Katie Mulich to order your t-shirt.

Attention all 4th Hour classes participating in Adopt a Tot! StuCo would like to remind everyone that the event is NEXT FRIDAY! Please bring money and gifts to your 4th hour class to help adopt these families fort the holiday season. The needs are greater than ever, so please be as generous as possible! Thank you for making a difference in the life of a child!

If you have not received your progress report yet please pick up in the main office before you leave today.

Congratulations to the Categories team who won their match yesterday against Blue Valley Northwest. The team of Thomas Verschelden, Jordan Perlmutter, Mitch Dow, Chris D’Silva, and Kirk Bado. They won 20-18 in a match which will be televised starting in January.

StuCo would like to congratulate NW for a great Canned Food Drive week! If you didn’t hear the results on Friday, here they are again: We raised $5,613.23 and 9, 304 cans to donate to the Johnson County Christmas Bureau. Thanks so much for participating and making a difference in our community! The winning teachers included: Stelle, Melcher, and Magwire for large classes, Haney for medium classes, and the office/library labbies for small classes.

Ladies and Gentleman, on Wednesday, December 1st at 7 p.m. your SMNW Spirit Club will be hosting the 1st annual NOT-SO-LATE-NIGHT! Our night will consist of skits, games, raffles, a dunk contest, unveiling our new cougar mascot, and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Come out to kick off the Winter Sports Season with a bang! You do not want to miss this event, so mark your calendars for December 1st at 7 p.m.

Hey all you spirited cougars! The week after Thanksgiving will be Spirit Week to kick off the winter sports season. Monday-Supports your Troops Day; Tuesday-Safari Day; Wednesday-Sports Center Day; Thursday-Surf, Snow, and Sun Day; and Friday-Cougar Crazy Day! Pay attention to flyers around the school for more details on what to wear each day!

Hey all you crazy cougars! Spirit Club is looking for a new mascot for the winter sports season. If you are interested, you need to attend Spirit Club’s meeting tomorrow at 7:10 in room 133.

Anyone wanting a Ukulele Club t-shirt-see Isabel Zacharias ASAP to order one.

Foursquare Club will not meet this week! Also, we now have t-shirt signup sheets available at foursquare club on Wednesdays! If you cannot attend meetings, please see Katie Mulich to order your t-shirt.

Attention all 4th Hour classes participating in Adopt a Tot! StuCo would like to remind everyone that the event is NEXT FRIDAY! Please bring money and gifts to your 4th hour class to help adopt these families fort the holiday season. The needs are greater than ever, so please be as generous as possible! Thank you for making a difference in the life of a child!

If you have not received your progress report yet please pick up in the main office before you leave today.

Due to the short week Interact Club will be meeting tomorrow morning in room 202 at 7:10.

Working the crossword puzzle can help make you smarter. Turning in the completed puzzle can make you a winner! Erin Nugent, you are the winner! Come to the library to claim your fabulous prize!

Attention Thespians: There is a short meeting today at 3:00 for students attending the state thespian conference.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF THE Canned Food Drive! Remember to bring your canned goods and cash to your 5th hour class TODAY so your class can win the competition for large, medium, and small classes. See Jack Gipple with questions.

Buy your CANNED FOOD T-Shirt in the mall during ALL 3 Lunches today for only $5! Only Large and XLarge sizes remaining. Remember to WEAR your shirt on Friday to earn 500 points for your 5th hour class to help win the competition! See Jake Gipple with questions!

Ladies and Gentleman, on Wednesday, December 1st at 7 p.m. your SMNW Spirit Club will be hosting the 1st annual NOT-SO-LATE-NIGHT! Our night will consist of skits, games, raffles, a dunk contest, unveiling our new cougar mascot, and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Come out to kick off the Winter Sports Season with a bang! You do not want to miss this event, so mark your calendars for December 1st at 7 p.m.

Any senior: who is interested in potentially obtain the Johnson County STOP Underage Drinking Scholarship worth $1,000. Should secure the scholarship terms and application from the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.

Hey all you spirited cougars! The week after Thanksgiving will be Spirit Week to kick off the winter sports season. Monday-Supports your Troops Day; Tuesday-Safari Day; Wednesday-Sports Center Day; Thursday-Surf, Snow, and Sun Day; and Friday-Cougar Crazy Day! Pay attention to flyers around the school for more details on what to wear each day!

Attention all foreign exchange students: Please see Ms. Hartman in the counseling office to pick up your field trip forms.

Hey all you crazy cougars! Spirit Club is looking for a new mascot for the winter sports season. If you are interested, you need to attend Spirit Club’s next meeting which is Tuesday, November 23rd before thanksgiving break at 7:10 in room 133.

Anyone wanting a Ukulele Club t-shirt-see Isabel Zacharias ASAP to order one.

Foursquare Club will not meet next week! Also, we now have t-shirt signup sheets available at foursquare club on Wednesdays! If you cannot attend meetings, please see Katie Mulich to order your t-shirt.

This week is Canned Food Drive Week! Remember to bring your canned goods and cash to your 5th hour class all week so your class can win the competition for large, medium, and small classes. See Jack Gipple with questions.

Buy your CANNED FOOD T-Shirt in the mall during ALL 3 Lunches this week for only $5! Remember to WEAR your shirt on Friday to earn 500 points for your 5th hour class to help win the competition! See Jake Gipple with questions!

Course fees for second semester electives are due December 1st in the bookkeeping office. Payment can be made by cash, check, or credit card. Students with unpaid elective fees on December 1st will be called to the office during the month of December to change their schedules to electives that do not require fees for materials. If you are planning to drop an elective with a required fee, make an appointment with your counselor to change your schedule ASAP.

Key Club members, there is a meeting tomorrow at 7:05 in room 156. There will be many service opportunities for sign up. Please bring your dues if you have not done that already. Watch your email for the agenda.

Today any Northwest student athlete interested in an off-season conditioning program, meet outside room 135 at 3:10 p.m. Change into workout clothes before 3:10. We will stretch and then workout. You will be finished approximately at 4:00.

Ladies and Gentleman, on Wednesday, December 1st at 7 p.m. your SMNW Spirit Club will be hosting the 1st annual NOT-SO-LATE-NIGHT! Our night will consist of skits, games, raffles, a dunk contest, unveiling our new cougar mascot, and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Come out to kick off the Winter Sports Season with a bang! You do not want to miss this event, so mark your calendars for December 1st at 7 p.m.

Attention all sophomores interested in the IB program. Our meeting to discuss IB will be held in C-1 and C-2 during seminar today. Mr. Sanderson sent passes for you last week, and your teachers have a list of names of who should be excused as well. Please come to the cafeteria when the bell rings at 9:30.

Any senior: who is interested in potentially obtain the Johnson County STOP Underage Drinking Scholarship worth $1,000. Should secure the scholarship terms and application from the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.

Hey all you spirited cougars! The week after Thanksgiving will be Spirit Week to kick off the winter sports season. Monday-Supports your Troops Day; Tuesday-Safari Day; Wednesday-Sports Center Day; Thursday-Surf, Snow, and Sun Day; and Friday-Cougar Crazy Day! Pay attention to flyers around the school for more details on what to wear each day!

Attention all foreign exchange students: Please see Ms. Hartman in the counseling office to pick up your field trip forms.

Two SMNW debate teams broke into octafinals at the SM East debate tournament last weekend. Saige Cullen and Peter Campain were seeded 16th, they lost to the number 1 seed, finishing the tournament in 9th place. Amit Bhatla and Camen Sauerbrei were seeded 9th entering octafinals. They too, dropped in octafinals and finished tied for 9th place overall in a division with 68 teams competing. Congratulations and good luck to all the debaters competing this weekend at DeSoto and Bishop Miege.

This week is Canned Food Drive Week! Remember to bring your canned goods and cash to your 5th hour class all week so your class can win the competition for large, medium, and small classes. Don’t forget to bring all your donations on Friday for the last day of the drive! See Jack Gipple with questions.

Buy your CANNED FOOD T-Shirt in the mall during ALL 3 Lunches this week for only $5! Remember to WEAR your shirt on Friday to earn 500 points for your 5th hour class to help win the competition! See Jake Gipple with questions!

Hola! Spanish Club will meet tomorrow morning at 7:10 in room 109. We will be playing Spanish Charades. There will be food! Hope to see you there!

Attention students going on the Kansas City Area Technical School trip tomorrow. We will meet at the office doors at 9:25 and leave promptly at 9:30. If you haven’t turned in your permission form and are still interested in going, please turn your forms in to Ms. Primrose or Mrs. Wright in room 137 ASAP.

Beatle mania meeting after school today in room 130. We will be watching Part 3 of the Beatles’ famous film, A Hard Day’s Night. Come join the fun, and bring a friend!

Course fees for second semester electives are due December 1st in the bookkeeping office. Payment can be made by cash, check, or credit card. Students with unpaid elective fees on December 1st will be called to the office during the month of December to change their schedules to electives that do not require fees for materials. If you are planning to drop an elective with a required fee, make an appointment with your counselor to change your schedule ASAP.

Key Club members, there is a meeting Friday, November 19th at 7:05 in room 156. There will be many service opportunities for sign up. Please bring your dues if you have not done that already. Watch your email for the agenda.

Today and tomorrow any Northwest student athlete interested in an off-season conditioning program, meet outside room 135 at 3:10 p.m. Change into workout clothes before 3:10. We will stretch and then workout. You will be finished approximately at 4:00.

Ladies and Gentleman, on Wednesday, December 1st at 7 p.m. your SMNW Spirit Club will be hosting the 1st annual NOT-SO-LATE-NIGHT! Our night will consist of skits, games, raffles, a dunk contest, unveiling our new cougar mascot, and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Come out to kick off the Winter Sports Season with a bang! You do not want to miss this event, so mark your calendars for December 1st at 7 p.m.

Club 121 is meeting tomorrow morning at 7:00 in the Little Theatre! Everyone is welcome! Come ready to gather with other believers and to eat some muffins. Don’t forget to bring ten dollars of you haven’t already so you can order a t-shirt. Also, we are having a club breakfast THIS SATURDAY MORNING at Victoria’s house so come.

Important Club 8 meeting today immediately after school in room 130. We will be discussing t-shirts and collecting money. Please bring your order forms and $10.

Attention all sophomores interested in the IB program. Our meeting to discuss IB will be held in C-1 and C-2 during seminar tomorrow. Mr. Sanderson sent passes for you last week, and your teachers have a list of names of who should be excused as well. Please come to the cafeteria when the bell rings at 9:30.

Anyone wanting a Ukulele Club t-shirt see Isabel Zacharias ASAP to order one. Also, make sure to come to Magwire’s room today after school to help decide which songs we’ll be performing at the last night assembly!

Attention all students: Fashion Careers will be selling tickets for the Tony Bowls Fashion Show.. Designer for MTV’s Reality TV Show and Miss America Pageants, we are selling them tomorrow in the mall during all three lunches. Tickets are $5. The show is on January 9th at 2:00 p.m. at the Overland Park Convention Center. Proceeds are going to benefit the Fashion and Apparel classes, as well as breast cancer research.

Choir students don’t forget to pick up your Redwheel delivery today in the choir room between 2:40-4:00.

Want to help make a t-shirt launcher? Robotics will be meeting tonight after school in room C to work on the launcher. Come and join us and put your engineering, mechanical, and organizational skills to work.

Foursquare Club after school in room 133. Please remember to bring $3 so we can continue to have treats at our meetings!

French Club will meet tomorrow at 7:10 in room 114. We’ll be playing a game so come for the fun.

Any senior: who is interested in potentially obtain the Johnson County STOP Underage Drinking Scholarship worth $1,000. Should secure the scholarship terms and application from the scholarship drawer in the counseling office.

Hey all you spirited cougars! The week after Thanksgiving will be Spirit Week to kick off the winter sports season. Monday-Supports your Troops Day; Tuesday-Safari Day; Wednesday-Sports Center Day; Thursday-Surf, Snow, and Sun Day; and Friday-Cougar Crazy Day! Pay attention to flyers around the school for more details on what to wear each day!

This week is Canned Food Drive Week! Remember to bring your canned goods and cash to your 5th hour class all week so your class can win the competition for large, medium, and small classes. Tomorrow is DOUBLE DOLLAR DAY! See Jack Gipple with questions.

Hey are you a good dancer? Do you like being in class skits? Well Spirit Club wants to have an ALL CLASS skit for our Not-So-Late-Night, December 1st at 7 pm. There will be a meeting Wednesday at 7:10 in room 133. Don’t be shy! Showcase your talent! Contact Spirit Club Co-Vice President Natalie Lutz or Chase Quarnstrom if you are interested.

Buy your CANNED FOOD T-Shirt in the mall during ALL 3 Lunches this week for only $5! Remember to WEAR your shirt on Friday to earn 500 points for your 5th hour class to help win the competition! See Jake Gipple with questions!

Hola! Spanish Club will meet this Thursday morning at 7:10 in room 109. We will be playing Spanish Charades. There will be food! Hope to see you there!

Attention students going on the Kansas City Area Technical School trip on Thursday, November 18th. We will meet at the office doors at 9:25 and leave promptly at 9:30. If you haven’t turned in your permission form and are still interested in going, please turn your forms in to Ms. Primrose or Mrs. Wright in room 137 ASAP.

Beatle mania meeting after school tomorrow in room 130. We will be watching Part 3 of the Beatles’ famous film, A Hard Day’s Night. Come join the fun, and bring a friend!

Course fees for second semester electives are due December 1st in the bookkeeping office. Payment can be made by cash, check, or credit card. Students with unpaid elective fees on December 1st will be called to the office during the month of December to change their schedules to electives that do not require fees for materials. If you are planning to drop an elective with a required fee, make an appointment with your counselor to change your schedule ASAP.

Last week’s crossword puzzle winner is Brianna Myers. Brianna, come to the library to collect your fabulous prize!

Key Club members, there is a meeting Friday, November 19th at 7:05 in room 156. There will be many service opportunities for sign up. Please bring your dues if you have not done that already. Watch your email for the agenda.

Wednesday and Thursday any Northwest student athlete interested in an off-season conditioning program, meet outside room 135 at 3:10 p.m. Change into workout clothes before 3:10. We will stretch and then workout. You will be finished approximately at 4:00.

Ladies and Gentleman, on Wednesday, December 1st at 7 p.m. your SMNW Spirit Club will be hosting the 1st annual NOT-SO-LATE-NIGHT! Our night will consist of skits, games, raffles, a dunk contest, unveiling our new cougar mascot, and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Come out to kick off the Winter Sports Season with a bang! You do not want to miss this event, so mark your calendars for December 1st at 7 p.m

This week is Canned Food Drive Week! Remember to bring your canned goods and cash to your 5th hour class all week so your class can win the competition for large, medium, and small classes. Tomorrow’s focus is on Boxed Goods-jello, mac and cheese, cereal, hamburger helper, dried baby food, etc. See Jake Gipple with questions.

Attention Math Club Members: Meeting today after school in room 207. We will be taking the 2nd Math League Press Exam and discussing t-shirt ideas. If you cannot be at the meeting after school Monday, please find a time to see Mr. Sayers during the week to take the test.

Hey are you a good dancer? Do you like being in class skits? Well Spirit Club wants to have an ALL CLASS skit for our Not-So-Late-Night, December 1st at 7 pm. There will be a meeting Wednesday at 7:10 in room 133. Don’t be shy! Showcase your talent! Contact Spirit Club Co-Vice President Natalie Lutz or Chase Quarnstrom if you are interested.

Two SMNW debaters brought back 2nd place medals and a plaque from the Blue Valley Debate Tournament last Friday and Saturday. The team of Amit Bhatla and Camen Sauerbrei debated eight rounds over two days and finished with a record of 6 wins and 2 losses and 2nd place overall out of 50 teams. Congratulations and good luck to all the debaters competing this weekend at SME and SMW.

Categories practice today after school in room 105 until 4:00 p.m.

All football players 9th-12th grade need to report to the library today after school for a short, but very important meeting. If you cannot be there talk to Coach Barnett before the end of school today.

Buy your CANNED FOOD T-Shirt in the mall during ALL 3 Lunches this week for only $5! Remember to WEAR your shirt on Friday to earn 500 points for your 5th hour class to help win the competition! See Jake Gipple with questions!

Hola! Spanish Club will meet this Thursday morning at 7:10 in room 215. We will be playing Spanish Charades. There will be food! Hope to see you there!

Students, please do not go to visit teachers at Trailridge Middle School until after their school has ended for the day. On early dismissal days or regular school days teachers are not available for visitors until 4 p.m.

Student athletes, winter sport tryouts start on Monday, November 15th. All students trying out must have a sport physical on file in the athletic office. You cannot try out without it. If you are unsure if you have one for this year, please see Mrs. Horseman in the athletic office. Physicals are due by November 12th.

Next week is Canned Food Drive Week! Remember to bring your canned goods and cash to your 5th hour class all week so your class can win the competition for large, medium, and small classes, and to benefit the Johnson County Christmas Bureau! NEXT MONDAY IS DOUBLE POINTS for EVERYTHING DAY, SO LET’S START THE WEEK OFF WITH A BANG! See Jake Gipple or Mrs. Dent with questions!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen of Northwest! The Girl Effect would like to invite you to our fall fashion show, tonight at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church on Lackman. All outfits are donated by our sponsor Ditto Clothing, and 100% of the proceeds, will benefit the organization Women for Women. Join us for fashion, friends, and food. Tickets will be sold at the door for $7. Check around the school for posters our look at the details on our facebook page. We hope to see you all there!

The Spirit Bus for Tonight’s game has been cancelled. If you gave money to spirit club during lunch in hopes of riding the bus tonight, please see the Spirit Club table at lunch or see Ms. Melcher in room 133.

Your Cougar Football team will take on Olathe East in the State Sectional game on Friday at CBAC, ticket prices are $6 for adults and $5 for students. There will be no passes as this is a state sponsored event. Today, we will be pre-selling adult and student tickets to the game so you won’t have to stand in line. Buy your tickets in the mall during lunch or from Mrs. Horseman in the Athletic Office after school. Please bring cash only, no checks.

Attention Math Club Members: Our next meeting is Monday, November 15th after school in room 207. We will be taking the 2nd Math League Press Exam and discussing t-shirt ideas. If you cannot be at the meeting after school Monday, please find a time to see Mr. Sayers during the week to take the test.

Hey are you a good dancer? Do you like being in class skits? Well Spirit Club wants to have an ALL CLASS skit for our Not-So-Late-Night, December 1st at 7 pm. There will be a meeting next Wednesday, November 17th at 7:10 in room 133. Don’t be shy! Showcase your talent! Contact Spirit Club Co-Vice President Natalie Lutz or Chase Quarnstrom if you are interested.

Two SMNW debaters brought back 2nd place medals and a plaque from the Blue Valley Debate Tournament last Friday and Saturday. The team of Amit Bhatla and Camen Sauerbrei debated eight rounds over two days and finished with a record of 6 wins and 2 losses and 2nd place overall out of 50 teams. Congratulations and good luck to all the debaters competing this weekend at SME and SMW.

Categories practice Monday after school in room 105 until 4:00 p.m.

Attention seniors. It is time to order your graduation announcements and caps and gowns. If you did not receive an order packet in your English class, you may pick up a packet from Chris Nick, the counselors’ secretary. Representatives from Herff-Jones will be in the mall today from 7-1 to take orders. All seniors who are planning to participate in the graduation ceremony will need to purchase a cap and gown at this time. Payment is expected at the time of order. Don’t forget to order you graduation supplies.

Student athletes, winter sport tryouts start on Monday, November 15th. All students trying out must have a sport physical on file in the athletic office. You cannot try out without it. If you are unsure if you have one for this year, please see Mrs. Horseman in the athletic office. Physicals are due by November 12th.

Hey Northwest! This week Student Council is hosting the card/letter drive for an organization called Soldiers’ Angels. Cougars, all you need to do is come by the table in the mall this week at lunch to make a card. Include your appreciation and some encouraging words and it is sure to make a soldier’s day overseas. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on September 11th, to celebrate Veteran’s Day, and for those who are fighting overseas right this minute. Please help support our troops!

Hey Northwest! Spirit Buses will be available to and from the football game on Friday night. The cost is $5 which includes admission to the game and transportation to and from the game. You can pre-purchase your ticket and put your name down for the bus at all three lunches this week. Come out and support the football team as they take on Olathe East in the second game of the playoffs. The game will be an orange out so wear your orange and bring your spirit. Go Cougars!

The place to be tonight is the cafeteria! Please join your friends and let the wrestlers serve YOU Indian Tacos from 5:30-7:00 $6 at the door. Bring everyone you know and help us meet our goal of serving 500 people. Make it a flash mob, make it fun, just make it!

Next week is Canned Food Drive Week! Remember to bring your canned goods and cash to your 5th hour class all week so your class can win the competition for large, medium, and small classes, and to benefit the Johnson County Christmas Bureau! NEXT MONDAY IS DOUBLE POINTS for EVERYTHING DAY, SO LET’S START THE WEEK OFF WITH A BANG! See Jake Gipple or Mrs. Dent with questions!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen of Northwest! The Girl Effect would like to invite you to our fall fashion show, this Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church on Lackman. All outfits are donated by our sponsor Ditto Clothing, and 100% of the proceeds, will benefit the organization Women for Women. Join us for fashion, friends, and food. Tickets will be sold at the door for $7. Check around the school for posters our look at the details on our facebook page. We hope to see you all there!

Boys interested in trying out for the basketball team need to attend a meeting appropriate for their grade level. Freshmen will meet at 2:50 today in room 232. Please be prompt. Players still involved in varsity football should not attend these meetings, but should see Coach Meseke tomorrow morning before school in room 232.

Hey Northwest, please wear yellow this Friday to show your support for Pencils of Promise. Pencils of Promise is having a huge event on Saturday in 7 cities across the U.S. to raise money to build 6 new schools between Laos and Bolivia. To learn more about this organization and how you can help, come to Coalition on Thursday in room 155 right after school. The three 5th hour classes with the most spirit on Friday will get a super awesome prize!

Today in the auxiliary gym at 3:30 will be the first annual Juniors vs. Seniors Boys Volleyball tournament. It’s going to be interesting. Come out and support your grade and friends! $2 admissions fee, all proceeds go towards the Susan G. Komen organization for breast cancer research.

Attention all students…Fashion careers will; be selling tickets for the Tony Bowls Fashion Show…Designer for MTV’s reality TV show and Miss America pageants, we are selling them tomorrow in the mall during all three lunches. +Tickets are on sale for $5. The show is on January 9th at 2:00 p.m. at the Overland Park Convention Center. Proceeds are going to benefit the fashion and apparel classes, as well as breast cancer research. We hope to see you there and get the chance to meet this special designer from New York!!!

Your Cougar Football team will take on Olathe East in the State Sectional game on Friday at CBAC, ticket prices are $6 for adults and $5 for students. There will be no passes as this is a state sponsored event. On. Friday, we will be pre-selling adult and student tickets to the game so you won’t have to stand in line. Please bring cash only, no checks.

Today head on over to Papa Murphy’s!! 20% of the sales that day will go to support the Coalition. Fliers are available in the office or just be sure and let them know that you’re from NORTHWEST!

Prom committee meeting Friday at 7:10 in room 124.

University of Denver will be here on Friday, November 12th at 9:30 a.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Attention Math Club Members: Our next meeting is Monday, November 15th after school in room 207. We will be taking the 2nd Math League Press Exam and discussing t-shirt ideas. If you cannot be at the meeting after school Monday, please find a time to see Mr. Sayers during the week to take the test.

Last Night 450 DECA members competed at the Annual Blue Valley Northwest Invitational DECA competition. Mehak Sood placed 2nd overall in Marketing Management and 3rd in Marketing Management Role Play. Cameron Henry placed 3rd overall in Principals of Hospitality and Tourism, and 2nd in Role Play for Principals of Hospitality and Tourism. Quinton Burnett placed 1st in Principals of Business Marketing. Ashley Railsback placed 2nd in Principals of Business Management. Congratulations to all these DECA members.

Attention all IB junior and senior certificate candidates. A representative from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be here during seminar tomorrow to talk to you about college and what they have to offer IB students. If you want to attend, see Ms. Nick in the office for a pass.

Any boy planning on trying out for tennis this year must meet with Coach Clow in room 233 at 2:45 today. You will need to know what you have to do to make the team.

Attention seniors. It is time to order your graduation announcements and caps and gowns. If you did not receive an order packet in your English class, you may pick up a packet from Chris Nick, the counselors’ secretary. Representatives from Herff-Jones will be in the mall today from 11-3, and tomorrow from 7-1 to take orders. All seniors who are planning to participate in the graduation ceremony will need to purchase a cap and gown at this time. Payment is expected at the time of order. Don’t forget to order you graduation supplies.

Student athletes, winter sport tryouts start on Monday, November 15th. All students trying out must have a sport physical on file in the athletic office. You cannot try out without it. If you are unsure if you have one for this year, please see Mrs. Horseman in the athletic office. Physicals are due by November 12th.

Hey Northwest! This week Student Council is hosting the card/letter drive for an organization called Soldiers’ Angels. Cougars, all you need to do is come by the table in the mall this week at lunch to make a card. Include your appreciation and some encouraging words and it is sure to make a soldier’s day overseas. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on September 11th, to celebrate Veteran’s Day, and for those who are fighting overseas right this minute. Please help support our troops!

Hey Northwest! Spirit Buses will be available to and from the football game on Friday night. The cost is $5 which includes admission to the game and transportation to and from the game. You can pre-purchase your ticket and put your name down for the bus at all three lunches this week. Come out and support the football team as they take on Olathe East in the second game of the playoffs. The game will be an orange out so wear your orange and bring your spirit. Go Cougars!

The SMNW Wrestling Booster Club will host its 12th annual All You Can Eat Indian Taco Dinner tomorrow from 5:30-7:00 in the cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased at the door Adults $6 and Children $4. Dessert and beverages included. Thank you for supporting the wrestling team!

Anyone interested in trying out for the bowling team is asked to attend the bowling meeting today after school in the cafeteria. Please stop by the math office and see Mr. Haney if you cannot attend the meeting.

Next week is Canned Food Drive Week! Remember to bring your canned goods and cash to your 5th hour class all week so your class can win the competition for large, medium, and small classes, and to benefit the Johnson County Christmas Bureau! NEXT MONDAY IS DOUBLE POINTS for EVERYTHING DAY, SO LET’S START THE WEEK OFF WITH A BANG! See Jake Gipple or Mrs. Dent with questions!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen of Northwest! The Girl Effect would like to invite you to our fall fashion show, this Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church on Lackman. All outfits are donated by our sponsor Ditto Clothing, and 100% of the proceeds, will benefit the organization Women for Women. Join us for fashion, friends, and food. Tickets will be sold at the door for $7. Check around the school for posters our look at the details on our facebook page. We hope to see you all there!

Come join Beatle mania in room 130 after school today. We will be watching Part 2 of the Beatles’ famous film, A Hard Day’s Night. Come join the fun, and bring a friend!

Boys interested in trying out for the basketball team need to attend a meeting appropriate for their grade level. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will meet at 2:50 today in room 232. Freshmen will meet at 2:50 tomorrow in room 232. Please be prompt. Players still involved in varsity football should not attend these meetings, but should see Coach Meseke tomorrow morning before school in room 232.

Hey Northwest, please wear yellow this Friday to show your support for Pencils of Promise. Pencils of Promise is having a huge event on Saturday in 7 cities across the U.S. to raise money to build 6 new schools between Laos and Bolivia. To learn more about this organization and how you can help, come to Coalition on Thursday in room 155 right after school. The three 5th hour classes with the most spirit on Friday will get a super awesome prize!

Tomorrow in the auxiliary gym at 3:30 will be the first annual Juniors vs. Seniors Boys Volleyball tournament. It’s going to be interesting. Come out and support your grade and friends! $2 admissions fee, all proceeds go towards the Susan G. Komen organization for breast cancer research.

Attention female athletes, if you are interested in playing softball this coming spring. There will be an informational softball meeting tomorrow at 7:20 am in room 224. If you have any questions contact Coach Kinney.

ALL BOYS SOCCER PLAYERS. RSVPS for banquet are due no later than today to Kelli Knisely. RSVP’s are needed whether you are going to the banquet or not. Cleaned uniforms and bags need to be turned in today as well to avoid fines.

The Future Teachers of America will meet at 7:00 tomorrow morning in room 230. We will be voting for the December Teacher of the Month, gathering a list for our group picture in December and getting a t-shirt update.

The Academic Decathlon Meeting is tomorrow.

Congratulations to the following Cougar musicians for their placement by audition in the Northeast Kansas District Honor Ensembles. From the band: Isabelle Zacharias, Aaron Thornburg, Baylee Birkmeyer, Kylie Lambeth, Joey Kendrick, Marcus Paccapaniccia, Lauren Komer, Grant Morgan, Logan Harrold, Ryan Thomas, Branford Harris, Garret Pfau, Adam Chase, and Arjun Kumar. Harry Schroeder and Sam Broll are alternates for the band. From the Jazz Band: Joey Kendrick, Grant Morgan, Garret Pfau, and Aaron Thornburg are alternates for the jazz band. From the choir: John Kaleekal, Sara Briggs, Eric Fillmore, Katelyn Arrocha, Griffin Epperson, and Hailey Esch. From the orchestra: Phil Marten, Callie Stubblefield, Lindsey Peavler, Sara Kuenzi, Amanda Hedrick, Dane Boring, Alexander Dang, Courtney Faber, Wen-Yi Huynh, Sara Crosley, Brian Price, Jordan Perlmutter, and Connor Stubblefield. Congratulations!

Attention a;; students…Fashion careers will; be selling tickets for the Tony Bowls Fashion Show…Designer for MTV’s reality TV show and Miss America pageants, we are selling them tomorrow in the mall during all three lunches. +Tickets are on sale for $5. The show is on January 9th at 2:00 p.m. at the Overland Park Convention Center. Proceeds are going to benefit the fashion and apparel classes, as well as breast cancer research. We hope to see you there and get the chance to meet this special designer from New York!!!

HELPER Club will meet in room 234 today after school. This meeting is required for anyone planning to attend our Thankful Dinner and Donation Gathering next Wednesday. National Recycling Day in Monday, November 15th and we will discuss options for creating awareness about recycling.

Your Cougar Football team will take on Olathe East in the State Sectional game on Friday at CBAC, ticket prices are $6 for adults and $5 for students. There will be no passes as this is a state sponsored event. On. Friday, we will be pre-selling adult and student tickets to the game so you won’t have to stand in line. Please bring cash only, no checks.

Thursday, November 11th head on over to Papa Murphy’s!! 20% of the sales that day will go to support the Coalition. Fliers are available in the office or just be sure and let them know that you’re from NORTHWEST!

Hey all you Four Square Clubbers out there! After school recess has been cancelled this week. A.K.A. No Four Square Club today. We’ll see you next week back in room 133!

Prom committee meeting Friday at 7:10 in room 124.

Mrs. Pedersen’s 5th hour class will eat FIRST lunch today.

The Robotics team will meet in room C today after school. Weekly meetings on Wednesdays will continue until Build Season starts in January. Important fundraising ideas will be discussed.

Ukulele Club today after school in Magwire’s room. We will be taking t-shirt orders, and talking about an upcoming assembly performance.

Interact Club is holding a Winter Wonderland Warm Outerwear Drive and will be collecting mittens, scarves, gloves, hats, and coats to be donated to kids in our area to keep them warm this winter. Please take your items to the boxes in room 202 or the library. The drive starts NOW and will go until the beginning of Dec. Please help out and bring the items in.

Attention all IB junior and senior certificate candidates. A representative from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be here during seminar on Thursday, November 11th to talk to you about college and what they have to offer IB students. If you want to attend, see Ms. Nick in the office for a pass.

Any boy planning on trying out for tennis this year must meet with Coach Clow in room 233 at 2:45 on Wednesday, November 10th. You will need to know what you have to do to make the team.

Attention seniors. It is time to order your graduation announcements and caps and gowns. If you did not receive an order packet in your English class, you may pick up a packet from Chris Nick, the counselors’ secretary. Representatives from Herff-Jones will be in the mall tomorrow from 11-3, and Thursday from 7-3 to take orders. All seniors who are planning to participate in the graduation ceremony will need to purchase a cap and gown at this time. Payment is expected at the time of order. Don’t forget to order you graduation supplies.

Student athletes, winter sport tryouts start on Monday, November 15th. All students trying out must have a sport physical on file in the athletic office. You cannot try out without it. If you are unsure if you have one for this year, please see Mrs. Horseman in the athletic office. Physicals are due by November 12th.

Hey Northwest! This week Student Council is hosting the card/letter drive for an organization called Soldiers’ Angels. Cougars, all you need to do is come by the table in the mall this week at lunch to make a card. Include your appreciation and some encouraging words and it is sure to make a soldier’s day overseas. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on September 11th, to celebrate Veteran’s Day, and for those who are fighting overseas right this minute. Please help support our troops!

Hey Northwest! Spirit Buses will be available to and from the football game on Friday night. The cost is $5 which includes admission to the game and transportation to and from the game. You can pre-purchase your ticket and put your name down for the bus at all three lunches this week. Come out and support the football team as they take on Olathe East in the second game of the playoffs. The game will be an orange out so wear your orange and bring your spirit. Go Cougars!

The SMNW Wrestling Booster Club will host its 12th annual All You Can Eat Indian Taco Dinner this Thursday from 5:30-7:00 in the cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased at the door Adults $6 and Children $4. Dessert and beverages included. Thank you for supporting the wrestling team!

Anyone interested in trying out for the bowling team is asked to attend the bowling meeting Wednesday after school in the cafeteria. Please stop by the math office and see Mr. Haney if you cannot attend the meeting.

Next week is Canned Food Drive Week! Remember to bring your canned goods and cash to your 5th hour class all week so your class can win the competition for large, medium, and small classes, and to benefit the Johnson County Christmas Bureau! NEXT MONDAY IS DOUBLE POINTS for EVERYTHING DAY, SO LET’S START THE WEEK OFF WITH A BANG! See Jake Gipple or Mrs. Dent with questions!

The Academic Decathlon meeting scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 11th. Same time, same place, see you there!

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen of Northwest! The Girl Effect would like to invite you to our fall fashion show, this Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church on Lackman. All outfits are donated by our sponsor Ditto Clothing, and 100% of the proceeds, will benefit the organization Women for Women. Join us for fashion, friends, and food. Tickets will be sold at the door for $7. Check around the school for posters our look at the details on our facebook page. We hope to see you all there!

Congratulations to the Categories team for their hard fought battle last night against Blue Valley. The Cougars lost in overtime after playing to a 22-22 tie at the end of regulation play. Team members, Blaine Ragsdale, Thomas Verschelden, Chris Mills, Jens Thomsen, and Alex Dang did a great job. Thanks to Ms. Barger for catching the scoring error.

Do you know which band holds the record for simultaneously having 8 of the top 10 singles on the Billboard Top 100? If you guessed the Beatles, you are correct. Come join Beatle mania again in room 130 after school tomorrow. We will be watching Part 2 of the Beatles’ famous film, A Hard Day’s Night. Come join the fun, and bring a friend!

Boys interested in trying out for the basketball team need to attend a meeting appropriate for their grade level. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will meet at 2:50 tomorrow in room 232. Freshmen will meet at 2:50 Thursday in room 232. Please be prompt. Players still involved in varsity football should not attend these meetings, but should see Coach Meseke either Wednesday or Thursday morning before school in room 232.

Savannah College of Art and Design will be presenting this Wednesday during your first hour block in room 9. Students interested in art and design degrees are encouraged to come. Please see your art teacher for a pass.

Hey Northwest, please wear yellow this Friday to show your support for Pencils of Promise. Pencils of Promise is having a huge event on Saturday in 7 cities across the U.S. to raise money to build 6 new schools between Laos and Bolivia. To learn more about this organization and how you can help, come to Coalition on Thursday in room 155 right after school. The three 5th hour classes with the most spirit on Friday will get a super awesome prize!

This Thursday, in the auxiliary guy at 3:30 will be the first annual Juniors vs. Seniors Boys Volleyball tournament. It’s going to be interesting. Come out and support your grade and friends! $2 admissions fee, all proceeds go towards the Susan G. Komen organization for breast cancer research.

Attention female athletes, if you are interested in playing softball this coming spring. There will be an informational softball meeting this Thursday at 7:20 am in room 224. If you have any questions contact Coach Kinney.

ALL BOYS SOCCER PLAYERS. RSVPS for banquet are due no later than tomorrow to Kelli Knisely. RSVP’s are needed whether you are going to the banquet or not. Cleaned uniforms and bags need to be turned in tomorrow as well to avoid fines.

The Future Teachers of America will meet at 7:00 Thursday morning in room 230. We will be voting for the December Teacher of the Month, gathering a list for our group picture in December and getting a t-shirt update.

Attention all Juniors and Seniors who signed up for the BLOOD DRIVE tomorrow. Students will receive their blue blood drive pass today during 5th hour. If you do not receive your pass or still want to sign up, please go to room 132 immediately after school! Remember students: please drink lots of water today, get a good night’s sleep, and eat a balanced breakfast tomorrow before you donate. See Eric Zoellner or Mrs. Dent with questions.

Applications for membership for the CCC junior rep on the executive board are now available from either Mr. Poplau in room 208 or Paige Stevens. Deadline for turning in applications is today.

There will be a mandatory meeting for all boys interested in trying out for swimming and diving today at 2:45 in room135. If you cannot attend this meeting you need to see Mr. Wolfe today.

Attention all Juniors and Seniors who want to give blood on Tuesday, but have NOT signed up! Please come to Room 132 ANY TIME today and sign up for your preferred donation hour! StuCo will be passing out the blood drive passes on Monday! See Eric or Mrs. Dent with questions.

Applications for membership for the CCC junior rep on the executive board are now available from either Mr. Poplau in room 208 or Paige Stevens. Deadline for turning in applications is November 8th.

Tonight our football team will play SM West in the State Regional at 7PM at SM South. All our regular game workers will need to work this game. On Saturday our gymnastic team will be at SM South for State at noon. These games are KSHSAA sponsored events; everyone must pay to get in. The SM School District ID”S will not get you into the games. Prices for gymnastics are $6.00 for students and $7.00 for adults. Football prices are $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students.

There will be a mandatory meeting for all boys interested in trying out for swimming and diving on Monday, November 8th at 2:45 in room135. If you cannot attend this meeting you need to see Mr. Wolfe before November 8th.

Accept our royal invitation and bring your friends and family to come see our fall musical Once Upon a Mattress November 5, and 6 at 7 pm in the Parker Auditorium. The price is $3 with an activity pass or $7 without.

Interact Club is holding a Winter Wonderland Warm Outerwear Drive and will be collecting mittens, scarves, gloves, hats, and coats to be donated to kids in our area to keep them warm this winter. Please take your items to the boxes in room 202 or the library. The drive starts NOW and will go until the beginning of Dec. Please help out and bring the items in.

Tuesday, November 9th is National Mix it up day. Cougars United and StuCo will be hosting it during all 3 lunches in the cafeteria. Get ready to meet new people and make new friends.

Attention all IB junior and senior certificate candidates. A representative from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be here during seminar on Thursday, November 11th to talk to you about college and what they have to offer IB students. If you want to attend, see Ms. Nick in the office for a pass.

Any boy planning on trying out for tennis this year must meet with Coach Clow in room 233 at 2:45 on Wednesday, November 10th. You will need to know what you have to do to make the team.

Hey Northwest! Spirit Club would like to wish luck to the gymnastics team tomorrow at their state meet. Also, everyone come out and cheer on the football team tonight at 7:00 at SM South District Stadium. The game will be a blackout so wear your black, bring your friends, and cheer on the guys to victory in the playoffs. Remember to bring six dollars to get in, because it’s a state game.

Attention all creative cougars! Today marks the start of the PTA Reflections Contest with this year’s theme of “Together We Can.” You can win prizes and scholarship money in the categories of writing, art, photography, music, dance, or film production. Entries are due to Mrs. Heaton in room 7 by January 3rd. Pick up information and entry forms in the office today!

DECA members if you are competing at Blue Valley Northwest Invitational competition then please attend a brief meeting Tuesday, November 9th at 7:15 a.m. in room 210. If you cannot attend then please contact Coach Jensen or Mehak Sood.

Attention seniors. It is time to order your graduation announcements and caps and gowns. You will receive an order packet in your English class this week. If you do not, you may pick up a packet from Chris Nick, the counselors’ secretary. Representatives from Herff-Jones will be in the mall on Wednesday, November 10th from 11-3, and Thursday, November 11th from 7-3 to take orders. All seniors who are planning to participate in the graduation ceremony will need to purchase a cap and gown at this time. Payment is expected at the time of order. Don’t forget to order you graduation supplies.

Attention all Junior and Senior students age 17 and older interested in donating blood this fall! StuCo is hosting the Fall Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 9th in the gym to benefit the Community Blood Center. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Your blood donation only takes minutes and can help save lives; now is the time to donate! Sign up in your English class, talk to Eric Zoellner, or come to Mrs. Dent’s room 132. Please give blood and let’s show the Community Blood Center that SMNW can be counted on to make a difference.

Applications for membership for the CCC junior rep on the executive board are now available from either Mr. Poplau in room 208 or Paige Stevens. Deadline for turning in applications is November 8th.

Girl Effect will have model fittings tonight at 5:30.

Friday night our football team will play SM West in the State Regional at 7PM at SM South. All our regular game workers will need to work this game. On Saturday our gymnastic team will be at SM South for State at noon. These games are KSHSAA sponsored events; everyone must pay to get in. The SM School District ID”S will not get you into the games. Prices for gymnastics are $6.00 for students and $7.00 for adults. Football prices are $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students.

There will be a mandatory meeting for all boys interested in trying out for swimming and diving on Monday, November 8th at 2:45 in rooom135. If you cannot attend this meeting you need to see Mr. Wolfe before November 8th.

Accept our royal invitation and bring your friends and family to come see out fall musical Once Upon a Mattress November 4, 5, and 6 at 7 pm in the Parker Auditorium. The price is $3 with an activity pass or $7 without.

Key Club members plan to attend the meeting Friday morning at 7:05 in room 155. Please bring “spare change” and UNICEF boxes and coats if you have them. Bring your dues if you have not already paid.

Interact Club is holding a Winter Wonderland Warm Outerwear Drive and will be collecting mittens, scarves, gloves, hats, and coats to be donated to kids in our area to keep them warm this winter. Please take your items to the boxes in room 202 or the library. The drive starts NOW and will go until the beginning of December! Please help out and bring the items in.

Tuesday, November 9th is National Mix it up day. Cougars United and StuCo will be hosting it during all 3 lunches in the cafeteria. Get ready to meet new people and make new friends.

Money for Lollipop sales needs to be turned into Mrs. Mayer this week. This money will provide funds for a generous holiday giving season for our group. Please turn this in ASAP.

The next Mathletics competition is coming up! Wednesday, November 10th at Shawnee Mission West after school. Grab your closest friends or study partners and compete against the best “mathletes” in the district. Let’s show the rest of the schools that Northwest is a force to be reckoned with!

Attention all IB junior and senior certificate candidates. A representative from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be here during seminar on Thursday, November 11th to talk to you about college and what they have to offer IB students. If you want to attend, see Ms. Nick in the office for a pass.

Any boy planning on trying out for tennis this year must meet with Coach Clow in room 233 at 2:45 on Wednesday, November 10th. You will need to know what you have to do to make the team.

Attention all Junior and Senior students age 17 and older interested in donating blood this fall! StuCo is hosting the Fall Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 9th in the gym to benefit the Community Blood Center. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Your blood donation only takes minutes and can help save lives; now is the time to donate! Sign up in your English class, talk to Eric Zoellner, or come to Mrs. Dent’s room 132. Please give blood and let’s show the Community Blood Center that SMNW can be counted on to make a difference.

Applications for membership for the CCC junior rep on the executive board are now available from either Mr. Poplau in room 208 or Paige Stevens. Deadline for turning in applications is November 8th.

Girl Effect will have model fittings Thursday night at 5:30.

Mandatory Girls’ Basketball Meeting!!! If you intend on trying out for the girls’ basketball team you MUST BE AT THIS MEETING!! If you cannot make this meeting you MUST SEE Coach Dickson BEFORE THE MEETING or you will not be trying out for the team. No Excuses! The meeting will be immediately after school today in room M, the new Health room.

Friday night our football team will play SM West in the State Regional at 7PM at SM South. All our regular game workers will need to work this game. On Saturday our gymnastic team will be at SM South for State at noon. These games are KSHSAA sponsored events; everyone must pay to get in. The SM School District ID”S will not get you into the games. Prices for gymnastics are $6.00 for students and $7.00 for adults. Football prices are $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students.

There will be a mandatory meeting for all boys interested in trying out for swimming and diving on Monday, November 8th at 2:45 in rooom135. If you cannot attend this meeting you need to see Mr. Wolfe before November 8th.

Accept our royal invitation and bring your friends and family to come see out fall musical Once Upon a Mattress November 4, 5, and 6 at 7 pm in the Parker Auditorium. The price is $3 with an activity pass or $7 without.

There will be a Baseball meeting today at 3:00 in Cafeteria 4.

Key Club members plan to attend the meeting Friday morning at 7:05 in room 155. Please bring “spare change” and UNICEF boxes and coats if you have them. Bring your dues if you have not already paid.

Club Eight meeting today in room 130 at 2:50.

Interact Club is holding a Winter Wonderland Warm Outerwear Drive and will be collecting mittens, scarves, gloves, hats, and coats to be donated to kids in our area to keep them warm this winter. Please take your items to the boxes in room 202 or the library. The drive starts NOW and will go until the beginning of December! Please help out and bring the items in.

Tuesday, November 9th is National Mix it up day. Cougars United and StuCo will be hosting it during all 3 lunches in the cafeteria. Get ready to meet new people and make new friends.

Money for Lollipop sales needs to be turned into Mrs. Mayer this week. This money will provide funds for a generous holiday giving season for our group. Please turn this in ASAP.

The next Mathletics competition is coming up! Wednesday, November 10th at Shawnee Mission West after school. Grab your closest friends or study partners and compete against the best “mathletes” in the district. Let’s show the rest of the schools that Northwest is a force to be reckoned with!

Foursquare Club after school today in room 133. Bring $3 to help pay for treats and supplies. Also, there will be no foursquare club next Wednesday, November 10th.

There will be no Ukulele Club meeting today.

Attention all Cross Country seniors! We will have a meeting today after school at 3:00 in the cafeteria.

Congratulations to these freshmen who were chosen for the Kansas Regional Honor Band: Kelly Sharpe, French Horn; Brett Christianson, Trombone; and Andrew Moss, Tuba.

The weight room will be CLOSED today after school

Important Robotics meeting today after school in room C. We need to gear up for Build Season. A social event for our team will be planned. Be there.

Attention all Junior and Senior students age 17 and older interested in donating blood this fall! StuCo is hosting the Fall Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 9th in the gym to benefit the Community Blood Center. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Your blood donation only takes minutes and can help save lives; now is the time to donate! Sign up in your English class, talk to Eric Zoellner, or come to Mrs. Dent’s room 132. Please give blood and let’s show the Community Blood Center that SMNW can be counted on to make a difference.

Applications for membership for the CCC junior rep on the executive board are now available from either Mr. Poplau in room 208 or Paige Stevens. Deadline for turning in applications is November 8th.

Reminder, there is a Girl Effect meeting today after school. Also, there will be model fittings tonight and Thursday night at 5:30.

Mandatory Girls’ Basketball Meeting!!! If you intend on trying out for the girls’ basketball team you MUST BE AT THIS MEETING!! If you cannot make this meeting you MUST SEE Coach Dickson BEFORE WEDNESDAY or you will not be trying out for the team. No Excuses! The meeting will be immediately after school Wednesday, November 3rd in room M, the new Health room.

Tonight our Boys Soccer team will play BV West at BV West at 6PM in the State Quarter Finals. Friday night our football team will play SM West in the State Regional at 7PM at SM South. All our regular game workers will need to work this game.

On Saturday our gymnastic team will be at SM South for State at noon. These games are KSHSAA sponsored events; everyone must pay to get in. The SM School District ID”S will not get you into the games. Prices for soccer and gymnastics are $6.00 for students and $7.00 for adults. Football prices are $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students.

Hey all you soccer fans! Tonight the boys take on Blue Valley West at 6 pm in the quarter-final round of state competition. Let’s fill the Cougar Cauldron and help our boys move on to the state semi-finals. Wear your orange army shirts as the theme night is orange army. There will also be Sonic coupons and t-shirt give-a-ways. So, dress in orange army and get yourself out to Blue Valley West on Tuesday for the game.

There will be a mandatory meeting for all boys interested in trying out for swimming and diving on Monday, November 8th at 2:45 in rooom135. If you cannot attend this meeting you need to see Mr. Wolfe before November 8th.

Accept our royal invitation and bring your friends and family to come see out fall musical Once Upon a Mattress November 4, 5, and 6 at 7 pm in the Parker Auditorium. The price is $3 with an activity pass or $7 without.

SNHS and Spanish Club members going to Mattie Roberts after school need to be at the flagpole at 2:55 p.m. Be sure you have 10-12 dollars cash for dinner.

There will be a Baseball meeting on Wednesday, November 3rd at 3:00 in Cafeteria 4.

Attention all current NHS senior members. Don’t forget our monthly meeting tomorrow morning at 7:10 a.m. in the auditorium.

Attention all Junior and Senior students age 17 and older interested in donating blood this fall! StuCo is hosting the Fall Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 9th in the gym to benefit the Community Blood Center. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Your blood donation only takes minutes and can help save lives; now is the time to donate! Sign up in your English class, talk to Eric Zoellner, or come to Mrs. Dent’s room 132. Please give blood and let’s show the Community Blood Center that SMNW can be counted on to make a difference.

Applications for membership for the CCC junior rep on the executive board are now available from either Mr. Poplau in room 208 or Paige Stevens. Deadline for turning in applications is November 8th.

Reminder, there is a Girl Effect meeting tomorrow at 9:15 and after school. Also, there will be model fittings tonight and Thursday night at 5:30.

Saturday, the Cross Country Teams ran in the 6A State Meet at Rim Rock Farm. The girls finished 3rd and the boys are State Champions for the 20th time… Members of the Girls’ Team are: Sarah Crawford, Shannon Thomas, Jessica Johnson, Sarah Barnes, Katie Nelson, McKenzie Iverson, Rachel Londeen, and Kelsey Poston. Members of the Boys’ Team are: Aaron Thornburg, Kirk Bado, Sterling Spencer, Clayton Henderson, Anthony Yates, Harry Schrader, Zach Palmer, and Nathan Gray.

Mandatory Girls’ Basketball Meeting!!! If you intend on trying out for the girls’ basketball team you MUST BE AT THIS MEETING!! If you cannot make this meeting you MUST SEE Coach Dickson BEFORE WEDNESDAY or you will not be trying out for the team. No Excuses! The meeting will be immediately after school Wednesday, November 3rd in room M, the new Health room.

On Tuesday our Boys Soccer team will play BV West at BV West at 6PM in the State Quarter Finals. Friday night our football team will play SM West in the State Regional at 7PM at SM South. All our regular game workers will need to work this game.

On Saturday our gymnastic team will be at SM South for State at noon. These games are KSHSAA sponsored events; everyone must pay to get in. The SM School District ID”S will not get you into the games. Prices for soccer and gymnastics are $6.00 for students and $7.00 for adults. Football prices are $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students.

Hey Cougar Fans! Spirit Club would like to wish the boys and girls cross country teams big cougar congratulations! The girls and boys teams both brought home some hardware after their state performances. The girls placed 3rd and the boys restored the order by bringing home a 1st place finish…this makes 15 first place wins in the past `17 years. Huge thanks to all those fans that represented the original orange army in a big way!

Hey all you soccer fans! Tomorrow the boys take on Blue Valley West at 6 pm in the quarter-final round of state competition. Let’s fill the Cougar Cauldron and help our boys move on to the state semi-finals. Wear your orange army shirts as the theme night is orange army. There will also be Sonic coupons and t-shirt give-a-ways. So, dress in orange army and get yourself out to Blue Valley West on Tuesday for the game.

A five letter word for crossword winner: Sarah! Sarah Crosley, come to the library to claim your fabulous prize!

Categories practice is after school on Monday until 4:00 pm in room 105.

Just a reminder that we have a 9:40 late start tomorrow.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will meet Tonight at Community Covenant Church, located off 435 and 87th Street. Come prepared for food, fellowship, and fun.

Attention all Junior and Senior students age 17 and older interested in donating blood this fall! StuCo is hosting the Fall Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 9th in the gym to benefit the Community Blood Center. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Your blood donation only takes minutes and can help save lives; now is the time to donate! Sign up in your English class, talk to Eric Zoellner, or come to Mrs. Dent’s room 132. Please give blood and let’s show the Community Blood Center that SMNW can be counted on to make a difference.

Sophomores wanting to purchase a parking lot pass need to see Mr. LyDay to get an application. Deadline for application is today.

Congratulations to our soccer and football programs. Soccer is the Regional champs and football the District Champs.

Applications for membership for the CCC junior rep on the executive board are now available from either Mr. Poplau in room 208 or Paige Stevens. Deadline for turning in applications is November 8th.

Soccer beat SM South last night 5-2 with goals scored by Logan Knisely, Adam Zoellner, Alec Kremers, Connor Holman and David Fancher.

Good luck to cross country at the State meet at Rimrock Farm on Saturday.

Attention all Junior and Senior students age 17 and older interested in donating blood this fall! StuCo is hosting the Fall Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 9th in the gym to benefit the Community Blood Center. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Your blood donation only takes minutes and can help save lives; now is the time to donate! Sign up in your English class, talk to Eric Zoellner, or come to Mrs. Dent’s room 132. Please give blood and let’s show the Community Blood Center that SMNW can be counted on to make a difference.

There will be a very important wrestling meeting tomorrow at 2:45 in room B. If you are interested in wrestling this season, you must attend. If your fall sport is not over yet, you do not have to come to this meeting, but stop by and see Coach Newcomb before school between now and Thursday.

Sophomores wanting to purchase a parking lot pass need to see Mr. LyDay to get an application. Deadline for application is Friday, October 29th.

Tonight is Senior Night at the Varsity Football game. It’s a blackout so wear black and be ready for the light show by the Marching Cougar Pride!

With Halloween just around the corner, you are reminded that Costumes are prohibited at school and all school activities.

Explore campus at Tufts University on October 28th; Missouri State University Saturday, October 30th is Showcase 2010. North Central Kansas Technical School Open House is Sunday, October 31st from noon-3 p.m. on the Beloit campus; a buffet lunch will be served in the student union. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Attention all Junior and Senior students age 17 and older interested in donating blood this fall! StuCo is hosting the Fall Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 9th in the gym to benefit the Community Blood Center. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Your blood donation only takes minutes and can help save lives; now is the time to donate! Sign up in your English class, talk to Eric Zoellner, or come to Mrs. Dent’s room 132. Please give blood and let’s show the Community Blood Center that SMNW can be counted on to make a difference.

Attention all IB Certificate Candidates. A representative from Tulsa University will be here tomorrow during seminar at 9:30 in C-1 to meet with you. All the Diploma Candidates will be there, and if you are interested in coming, please see Mrs. Nick in the counseling office to sign up and get a pass to attend.

There will be a very important wrestling meeting tomorrow at 2:45 in room B. If you are interested in wrestling this season, you must attend. If your fall sport is not over yet, you do not have to come to this meeting, but stop by and see Coach Newcomb before school between now and Thursday.

This is a reminder for the invited seniors. The trip to Johnson County Community College is tomorrow. We will meet at the east entrance, near the main office at 9:15 sharp. Signed permission slips mist be returned to room 137 by October 27th.

Sophomores wanting to purchase a parking lot pass need to see Mr. LyDay to get an application. Deadline for application is Friday, October 29th.

Tomorrow night is Senior Night at the Varsity Football game. It’s a blackout so wear black and be ready for the light show by the Marching Cougar Pride!

Thursday, October 28th The University of Tulsa during seminar, Trinity College at 9:30, and University of Missouri at 10:15 am. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

The New York Times crossword is a challenge! It was the crossword of the day yesterday by mistake, and two were turned in. That deserves a “special” prize. Joan Teply and Liz Pall, come to the library to claim your prizes!

Foursquare Club meeting in room 133 after school today. Please remember to bring $3 so we can continue to have treats at meetings! For more info talk to Katie Mulich or Ms. Melcher.

With Halloween just around the corner, you are reminded that Costumes are prohibited at school and all school activities.

Club 121 will be meeting tomorrow morning at 7 in the Little Theatre. Everyone is welcome to come, worship, and eat some pigs all wrapped up in little blankets for breakfast! Remember to bring $10 for the t-shirt.

Last night, the boys soccer team beat the SM East Lancers by a score of 2-0 to advance to the regional championship game on Thursday.

Thursday, the cougars look to avenge another regular season loss when they play the SM South Raiders. The game will be played at South Stadium at 6:30. Come fill the cauldron and help rock the cougars to victory!

Washington University in St. Louis will be at the Overland Park Marriott tonight from 7-8. Explore campus at Tufts University on October 28th; Missouri State University Saturday, October 30th is Showcase 2010. North Central Kansas Technical School Open House is Sunday, October 31st from noon-3 p.m. on the Beloit campus; a buffet lunch will be served in the student union. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Students and Staff go out and eat while supporting SMNW! Jimmy John’s on 75th and Nieman will donate 10% of all sales to SMNW today from 3pm to close. So grab your friends and head to Jimmy John’s!

Future Teachers of America members need to bring their T-shirt order with size and a check for $15.60 to room 230. Orders are due today. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Koelker.

Attention all Junior and Senior students age 17 and older interested in donating blood this fall! StuCo is hosting the Fall Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 9th in the gym to benefit the Community Blood Center. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Your blood donation only takes minutes and can help save lives; now is the time to donate! Sign up in your English class, talk to Eric Zoellner, or come to Mrs. Dent’s room 132. Please give blood and let’s show the Community Blood Center that SMNW can be counted on to make a difference.

Attention all IB Certificate Candidates. A representative from Tulsa University will be here on Thursday, October 28th, .during seminar at 9:30 in C-1 to meet with you. All the Diploma Candidates will be there, and if you are interested in coming, please see Mrs. Nick in the counseling office to sign up and get a pass to attend.

There will be a very important wrestling meeting Thursday, October 28th at 2:45 in room B. If you are interested in wrestling this season, you must attend. If your fall sport is not over yet, you do not have to come to this meeting, but stop by and see Coach Newcomb before school between now and Thursday.

This is a reminder for the invited seniors. The trip to Johnson County Community College is this Thursday, October 28th. We will meet at the east entrance, near the main office at 9:15 sharp. Signed permission slips mist be returned to room 137 by October 27th.

Hello Northwest! Come to room 120 today after school to participate in the experiment for IB Psych HL. Come between 2:55 and 3:00. It won’t take too long and we’ll really appreciate it.

Sophomores wanting to purchase a parking lot pass need to see Mr. LyDay to get an application. Deadline for application is Friday, October 29th.

DECA members there will be a SHORT meeting this Wednesday morning at 7:15 in room 210 to SIGNUP for Blue Valley Northwest Competition.

Congratulations to the Categories team of Blaine Ragsdale, Thomas Verschelden, Michael Griffin, Mitch Dow, and Alex Dang who defeated SM North in the first categories tournament of our season.

Tonight, the Boys Soccer team begins regional play at SM East. The cougar are seeking to avenge a 4-2 loss from a previous match early in the season and knock the Lancers off their ponies. Game time is 7:00. Field is SMAC #3. We need the fans to fill the Cauldron and rock the house.

Thursday night is Senior Night at the Varsity Football game. It’s a blackout so wear black and be ready for the light show!

Students, if you received an invitation to the Kansas Honors Scholar recognition ceremony a couple of weeks ago, but did not attend, please stop by the office to pick up your gift before or after school, or during your lunch period.

Hey Northwest! If you want to help empower women all around the world, come to the Girl Effect meeting today after school in room 204. Be ready for games and an update on our fall fashion show.

Attention Male and Female models involved in the Tony Bowls Fashion Show hosted by Fashion Careers 1. The meeting tomorrow morning at 7:15 in room 226 is mandatory for your involvement. If you cannot attend, see Mrs. Samborski as soon as possible. Please be on time tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 27th UMKC at 8:00 am, Washington University in St. Louis at 9:30am, and Missouri Western State University at 10:30am. Thursday, October 28th The University of Tulsa during seminar, Trinity College at 9:30, and University of Missouri at 10:15 am. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Students and Staff go out and eat while supporting SMNW! Jimmy John’s on 75th and Nieman will donate 10% of all sales to SMNW on Tuesday, October 26th from 3pm to close. So grab your friends and head to Jimmy John’s!

Future Teachers of America members need to bring their T-shirt order with size and a check for $15.60 to room 230. Orders are due tomorrow. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Koelker.

Attention all Junior and Senior students age 17 and older interested in donating blood this fall! StuCo is hosting the Fall Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 9th in the gym to benefit the Community Blood Center. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Your blood donation only takes minutes and can help save lives; now is the time to donate! Sign up in your English class, talk to Eric Zoellner, or come to Mrs. Dent’s room 132. Please give blood and let’s show the Community Blood Center that SMNW can be counted on to make a difference.

Red Ribbon Week is this week. Red Ribbon week is a nationwide campaign that raises awareness about how alcohol and other drugs affect us. Help us Celebrate by coming to our table during all three lunches to pledge to be drug free. We will be set up in the mall everyday next week. Tuesday is wear red day. Please show your support by supporting your red attire. Thank you and have a great day!

Attention all IB Certificate Candidates. A representative from Tulsa University will be here on Thursday, October 28th, .during seminar at 9:30 in C-1 to meet with you. All the Diploma Candidates will be there, and if you are interested in coming, please see Mrs. Nick in the counseling office to sign up and get a pass to attend.

The weight room will be CLOSED today after school! Girls Basketball Conditioning will STILL meet and run today! All girls please meet in front of the weight room for conditioning.

There will be a very important wrestling meeting Thursday, October 28th at 2:45 in room B. If you are interested in wrestling this season, you must attend. If your fall sport is not over yet, you do not have to come to this meeting, but stop by and see Coach Newcomb before school between now and Thursday.

Key Club members who are attending STARS training, are reminded that it is today at 2:50 in room 208.

This is a reminder for the invited seniors. The trip to Johnson County Community College is this Thursday, October 28th. We will meet at the east entrance, near the main office at 9:15 sharp. Signed permission slips mist be returned to room 137 by October 27th.

Crossword puzzles, many have solved, few have won! This week’s crossword puzzle winner is Tessa Miller. Tessa, come to the library to collect your fabulous prize!

HELPER Club Meeting tonight. Lollipop distribution, finalize details on McDonald’s House, and plans for November are on the agenda.

Seniors who have applied, and been admitted to Kansas State University may be eligible for Wabash Cannon Ball Scholarship. Students who have applied, and been accepted must have a minimum of 3.25 GPA and complete an application. Applications can be picked up in the scholarship drawer of the counseling office. The deadline for this scholarship is December 1st. If you need more information see Mr. Giacalone.

Truman State University will be here Monday, October 25th and 1:00 p.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Students and Staff go out and eat while supporting SMNW! Jimmy John’s on 75th and Nieman will donate 10% of all sales to SMNW on Tuesday, October 26th from 3pm to close. So grab your friends and head to Jimmy John’s!

All current NHS members: Please turn in your t-shirt order forms and money to either Miss Haake or Mrs. Deines by today.

Future Teachers of America members need to bring their T-shirt order with size and a check for $15.60 to room 230. Orders are due by Tuesday, October 26th. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Koelker.

Attention all Junior and Senior students age 17 and older interested in donating blood this fall! StuCo is hosting the Fall Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 9th in the gym to benefit the Community Blood Center. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Your blood donation only takes minutes and can help save lives; now is the time to donate! Sign up in your English class, talk to Eric Zoellner, or come to Mrs. Dent’s room 132. Please give blood and let’s show the Community Blood Center that SMNW can be counted on to make a difference.

For those students that picked up crosswords this morning they were incomplete. Corrected crosswords will be available in the library-please come back by!

Categories team members, see Mr. Anderson today!

Tonight come out and support Breast Cancer Awareness month at the Varsity Football game. The game will be a Pink out so wear your pink and support the team in Leavenworth tonight.

Red Ribbon Week is next week. Red Ribbon week is a nationwide campaign that raises awareness about how alcohol and other drugs affect us. Help us Celebrate by coming to our table during all three lunches to pledge to be drug free. We will be set up in the mall everyday next week. Tuesday is wear red day. Please show your support by supporting your red attire. Thank you and have a great day!

Hey Northwest! Spirit Club will be having a meeting Tuesday morning at 7:10 in the Little Theatre. Show up for music, games, and a great time. We hope to see you there!

Seniors who have applied, and been admitted to Kansas State University may be eligible for Wabash Cannon Ball Scholarship. Students who have applied, and been accepted must have a minimum of 3.25 GPA and complete an application. Applications can be picked up in the scholarship drawer of the counseling office. The deadline for this scholarship is December 1st. If you need more information see Mr. Giacalone.

Northwest Missouri State University will be here Friday, October 22nd at 9:30 a.m.; and Truman State University will be here Monday, October 25th and 1:00 p.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Math Club Members meeting today at 2:50 in room 207. We will be talking about club t-shirts, the upcoming trip to Emporia State, and future competitions.

Students and Staff go out and eat while supporting SMNW! Jimmy John’s on 75th and Nieman will donate 10% of all sales to SMNW on Tuesday, October 26th from 3pm to close. So grab your friends and head to Jimmy John’s!

Faculty pictures will be taken for the last time on Friday in the library from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Any faculty member who hasn’t had his or her picture taken for the yearbook should be sure to get to the library on Friday. It’ll only take a minute.

The Coalition will be having a 1-800-GENOCIDE calling party at their meeting today in room 155 at 2:50. Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never been before.

All current NHS members: Please turn in your t-shirt order forms and money to either Miss Haake or Mrs. Deines by this Friday.

Future Teachers of America members need to bring their T-shirt order with size and a check for $15.60 to room 230. Orders are due by Tuesday, October 26th. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Koelker.

Attention all seniors who received a pink yearbook picture reminder note yesterday or any senior who has not had their senior picture taken. DeCloud Studios will be here at Northwest taking senior pictures on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22nd in the library. Please come dressed appropriately for a senior picture (that means dressed up, hair looking all snazzy, etc). You will be receiving a new pass for your picture tomorrow during 6th hour. If you have any questions, see Cassidy Brinckman in room 151.

Friday, October 22nd come out and support Breast Cancer Awareness month at the Varsity Football game. The game will be a Pink out so wear pink and support the team in Leavenworth Friday night.

Key Club meeting is Friday at 7:05 in room 155. Please bring your dues. We have several projects of importance. See you there! NW: thanks for continuing to being clean winter coats to the library for Johnson County Christmas Bureau. The need is great.

Attention all Junior and Senior students age 17 and older interested in donating blood this fall! StuCo is hosting the Fall Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 9th in the gym to benefit the Community Blood Center. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Your blood donation only takes minutes and can help save lives; now is the time to donate! Sign up in your English class, talk to Eric Zoellner, or come to Mrs. Dent’s room 132. Please give blood and let’s show the Community Blood Center that SMNW can be counted on to make a difference.

Any members working on the Halloween Carnival Saturday needs to see Mrs. Koelker in Rm 230 today!

Seniors who have applied, and been admitted to Kansas State University may be eligible for Wabash Cannon Ball Scholarship. Students who have applied, and been accepted must have a minimum of 3.25 GPA and complete an application. Applications can be picked up in the scholarship drawer of the counseling office. The deadline for this scholarship is December 1st. If you need more information see Mr. Giacalone.

Northwest Missouri State University will be here Friday, October 22nd at 9:30 a.m.; and Truman State University will be here Monday, October 25th and 1:00 p.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Tonight is the last home Varsity Volleyball game. It is also Senior night so come out and support your seniors, Mikala Jaderborg, Chandler Durkee, Anna Zarda, and Kelle Carver. It starts at 5 in the Auxiliary Gym and it’s a dual against North. We will be giving away t-shirts and we would appreciate if you came and stayed to support your seniors, thanks!

Do you like the Beatles, or do you just want to learn more about the most famous pop band of all time? There will be a meeting today after school in room 130. We will watch the first part of the Beatles’ famous film, A Hard Day’s Night. Come join the fun and bring a friend!

Math Club Members meeting is Thursday, October 21st at 2:50 in room 207. We will be talking about club t-shirts, the upcoming trip to Emporia State, and future competitions.

All C-Team Soccer players need to turn in their equipment after school today by the weight room.

Students and Staff go out and eat while supporting SMNW! Jimmy John’s on 75th and Nieman will donate 10% of all sales to SMNW on Tuesday, October 26th from 3pm to close. So grab your friends and head to Jimmy John’s!

CUBS will meet this Thursday during seminar. Any student interested in making Goody bags for new students, please see Ms. Hartman for a seminar pass.

Faculty pictures will be taken for the last time on Friday in the library from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Any faculty member who hasn’t had his or her picture taken for the yearbook should be sure to get to the library on Friday. It’ll only take a minute.

The Coalition will be having a 1-800-GENOCIDE calling party at their meeting this Thursday in room 155 at 2:50. Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never been before.

The SMNW JV Gymnastics team had a great performance Monday night at the JV Invitational. The team place 2nd overall, beating out 10 other teams. Highlights included Mackenzie Rex 2nd on Floor, Scottie Shelby 2nd on Bars, and Amy Hein 5th on Bars. Other contributors to the team’s success were Lucy Cole-Nieves, Shannon Doughty, and Brittnee Edelmann. Great job girls! Also, don’t forget to wish your Varsity Gymnastics team good luck as they take on the entire Sunflower League at Free State tonight!

All current NHS members: Please turn in your t-shirt order forms and money to either Miss Haake or Mrs. Deines by this Friday.

Last night, the boys’ soccer team clipped the wings of the Olathe North Eagles with a score of 3-0. Goals were scored by Connor Holman, Jacob Lindenlaub, and Kyle Moore. Eric Zoellner recorded the shutout for the stingy cougar defense. The win secured a 3rd place finish in the Sunflower League for the second year in a row.

Next week, the cougars will open regional play. Get ready to fill the cauldron!

Future Teachers of America members need to bring their T-shirt order with size and a check for $15.60 to room 230. Orders are due by Tuesday, October 26th. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Koelker.

Attention all seniors who received a pink yearbook picture reminder note yesterday or any senior who has not had their senior picture taken. DeCloud Studios will be here at Northwest taking senior pictures on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22nd in the library. Please come dressed appropriately for a senior picture (that means dressed up, hair looking all snazzy, etc). You will be receiving a new pass for your picture tomorrow during 6th hour. If you have any questions, see Cassidy Brinckman in room 151.

Friday, October 22nd come out and support Breast Cancer Awareness month at the Varsity Football game. The game will be a Pink out so wear pink and support the team in Leavenworth Friday night.

The weight room will be CLOSED today after school. Also, there will be no girls basketball conditioning!

Key Club meeting is Friday at 7:05 in room 155. Please bring your dues. We have several projects of importance. See you there! NW: thanks for continuing to being clean winter coats to the library for Johnson County Christmas Bureau. The need is great.

Spanish National Honor Society will be having two meetings for new pledges to join. Pledges must be in Spanish 4, 5, or 6. If you are interested in joining, come to one of these meetings: Today after school in room 113, or Thursday, October 21st at 7:10 in room 113.

There will be a short meeting TODAY at 2:45 in room 135 for anyone interested in trying out for Boys Swim and Dive.

Seniors who have applied, and been admitted to Kansas State University may be eligible for Wabash Cannon Ball Scholarship. Students who have applied, and been accepted must have a minimum of 3.25 GPA and complete an application. Applications can be picked up in the scholarship drawer of the counseling office. The deadline for this scholarship is December 1st. If you need more information see Mr. Giacalone.

Halloween is coming and you won’t be able to celebrate properly until you have learned all the dance moves to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Mindy Moritz, NW alum, is conducting a Thriller master class on Thursday, 10/21. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Parker Auditorium, cost is $5.

Northwest Missouri State University will be here Friday, October 22nd at 9:30 a.m.; and Truman State University will be here Monday, October 25th and 1:00 p.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Wednesday is the last home Varsity Volleyball game. It is also Senior night so come out and support your seniors, Mikala Jaderborg, Chandler Durkee, Anna Zarda, and Kelle Carver. It starts at 5 in the Auxiliary Gym and it’s a dual against North. We will be giving away t-shirts and we would appreciate if you came and stayed to support your seniors, thanks!

JV, Sophomore, and Freshman Volleyball players are reminded about todays equipment check in-please bring uniforms and clean out lockers. Meet in auxiliary gym at 3 p.m.

There will be a meeting of the Photography Club, after school in room 7. We will be choosing a theme for our first photo competition.

Do you like the Beatles, or do you just want to learn more about the most famous pop band of all time? There will be a meeting Wednesday after school in room 130. We will watch the first part of the Beatles’ famous film, A Hard Day’s Night. Come join the fun and bring a friend!

Math Club Members meeting is Thursday, October 21st at 2:50 in room 207. We will be talking about club t-shirts, the upcoming trip to Emporia State, and future competitions.

Congratulations to the C-Team Soccer players on their 2-1 victory over Blue Valley North. The winning goals were scored by Edger Gonzales and Tyler Nelson with an assist from Kellan Horner.

The Girl Effect meeting has been moved from room 204 to 155 for tonight only.

Students and Staff go out and eat while supporting SMNW! Jimmy John’s on 75th and Nieman will donate 10% of all sales to SMNW on Tuesday, October 26th from 3pm to close. So grab your friends and head to Jimmy John’s!

Categories practice after school today in room 105 until 4:00 p.m.

Beginning, Tuesday, October 19th Interact Club will be collecting new or gently used winter wear. (Mittens, gloves, scarves, and hats). All these items will be donated to kids in the area to keep them warm this winter. Please find a Winter Wonderland box throughout the school to place your items in.

Spanish National Honor Society will be having two meetings for new pledges to join. Pledges must be in Spanish 4, 5, or 6. If you are interested in joining, come to one of these meetings: Tuesday, October 19 after school in room 113, or Thursday, October 21st at 7:10 in room 113.

There will be a short meeting TUESDAY at 2:45 in room 135 for anyone interested in trying out for Boys Swim and Dive.

Seniors who have applied, and been admitted to Kansas State University may be eligible for Wabash Cannon Ball Scholarship. Students who have applied, and been accepted must have a minimum of 3.25 GPA and complete an application. Applications can be picked up in the scholarship drawer of the counseling office. The deadline for this scholarship is December 1st. If you need more information see Mr. Giacalone.

Saturday, the Cross Country Teams ran in the Sunflower League Championships at Rim Rock Farm. The girls’ Varsity Team finished 2nd. The girls’ C-team, girls’ JV team, boys’ C-team, boys’ JV team, and the boys’ Varsity team all finished 1st. The boy’s Varsity team is Sunflower League Championships for the 24th time.

Crosswords—it’s a good thing! Winning the weekly crossword…a great thing! Katrina Nelson, you are the winner. Come to the library to claim your fabulous prize.

Halloween is coming and you won’t be able to celebrate properly until you have learned all the dance moves to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Mindy Moritz, NW alum, is conducting a Thriller master class on Thursday, 10/21. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Parker Auditorium, cost is $5.

The Girls’ Tennis Team ended their season at the State Tournament in Topeka over the weekend with a 9th place finish. Congratulations to Claire Gordon for winning her 2nd match in singles 9-0 and Mary Slattery for winning 3 out of 5 matches for a 9th place finish in singles. State was much tougher this year than last year. GREAT PLAYING GIRLS!!! Once again SMNW had a large group that came down to support the team. Thank you for coming. We will officially end out season with the banquet on Tuesday, October 19th at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be here Tuesday, October 19th at 8:00 a.m.; Northwest Missouri State University will be here Friday, October 22nd at 9:30 a.m.; and Truman State University will be here Monday, October 25th and 1:00 p.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

This Wednesday is the last home Volleyball game. It is also Senior night so come out and support your seniors, Mikala Jaderborg, Chandler Durkee, Anna Zarda, and Kelle Carver. It starts at 5 in the main gym and it’s a dual against North. We will be giving away t-shirts and we would appreciate if you came and stayed to support your seniors, thanks!

Ms. Bilyeu, Ms. Zimmer, and Mr. Mike Rose’s 5th hour students should eat 1st lunch today.

Categories practice after school on Monday, October 18th in room 105 until 4:00 p.m.

Penpoint, our literary magazine. Meetings Tuesday mornings in room 155. Submit works to the library or room 155 before December 3rd.

The Big Event, Coalition’s Annual Benefit Concert, is THIS Saturday at the Lake Quivira Sailing Dock 6 p.m. Directions and maps are on the Facebook event! See you all there.

Beginning, Tuesday, October 19th Interact Club will be collecting new or gently used winter wear. (Mittens, gloves, scarves, and hats). All these items will be donated to kids in the area to keep them warm this winter. Please find a Winter Wonderland box throughout the school to place your items in.

Soccer fans, its blackout night for the fans as we take on Olathe East tonight. JV at 5 and Varsity at 7. We need the cauldron rocking for this matchup! Our final home game will be a varsity only game at noon on Saturday against Leavenworth.

For the 2nd year in a row, your girl’s golf team is going to state! The team played great at Regionals on Tuesday. Caela McMillon, Erica Waltman, Ali Alonzo, Kaiemi Teel, Ashley Tate, and Whitney McMillon, placed 3rd as a team. Caela McMillon placed 8th individually and Erica Waltman placed 9th. State will be in Manhattan on Monday. Great job girls and good luck at state!

Spanish National Honor Society will be having two meetings for new pledges to join. Pledges must be in Spanish 4, 5, or 6. If you are interested in joining, come to one of these meetings: Tuesday, October 19 after school in room 113, or Thursday, October 21st at 7:10 in room 113.

All boys wanting to try out for the tennis team, and current team members. Meet today after school by the picnic table at the tennis courts. Arjun and Hunter will be in charge of the meeting.

Sophomores and juniors who registered to take the PSAT at Broadmoor at 7:45 Saturday morning: remember that you will not be admitted without a photo ID. Also remember to bring your receipt, two #2 pencils with erasers, and an approved calculator. You should check the list posted on the NW office window today to be sure your name is on it. Enter through the front door at Broadmoor Saturday morning with your photo ID in hand.

Hey Hey Hey!!! Orange Army T-shirts will be sold in the mall during all three lunches today. Complete the preorder form and pay $10. Parent, sibling and faculty shirts are also available.

Remember to bring those “gently used” shoes to the library by Thursday. There is a box in the library entry hall. Thank you for helping!

Penpoint, our literary magazine. Meetings Tuesday mornings in room 155. Submit works to the library or room 155 before December 3rd.

Future Teachers of America members will meet Thursday morning at 7:00 in room 230. We will be finalizing T-shirt orders, electing our November Teacher of the Month, and planning our Halloween Carnival booth.

All people attending Thespian State Conference need to turn in their completely filled out state forms and money to Hailey Esch ASAP.

The famous-infamous categories Hawaiian shirt can still be ordered from Mr. Anderson until the end of today. They are $20 for the bright blue and white shirt with the orange cougar on it. See Mr. Anderson in room 105 to order a shirt today.

Club 8 meeting after school today in room 130.

Hey Hey Hey!!! Orange Army T-shirts will be sold in the mall during all three lunches through Wednesday, Oct. 13. Complete the preorder form and pay $10. Parent, sibling and faculty shirts are also available.

Remember to bring those “gently used” shoes to the library by Thursday. There is a box in the library entry hall. Thank you for helping!

Penpoint, our literary magazine. Meetings Tuesday mornings in room 155. Submit works to the library or room 155 before December 3rd.

Attention all junior and senior IB certificate and diploma students. You will need to let Mr. Sanderson know by Thursday, October 14th if you want to go on the hayride on October 30th. Diploma candidates have signup sheets and information. The cost is $3.00 payable at the event. We have room for more students;-right now we have 30 signed up, so please sign up ASAP!

Juniors: If you registered to take the PSAT tomorrow, check the lists posted on the office window this afternoon to be sure your name is listed and to get your testing room location.

The first meeting of the new Photography Club will be after school today at 2:45 in room 7. You need to be a current Photo student or have had at least Photo 1 or have digital photography experience. This is your shot!

For those students who are not required to report to school at 7:40 tomorrow, there will be as second bus run. Students must check with their bus driver or call the bus company to determine the pickup time. Students should report to their normal pick up points at these times if they plan to ride the second bus.

Future Teachers of America members will meet Thursday morning at 7:00 in room 230. We will be finalizing T-shirt orders, electing our November Teacher of the Month, and planning our Halloween Carnival booth.

Attention German students: German Club will meet today after school in room 109. Don’t miss this one a month opportunity to socialize with other German students.

A reminder to students taking the October 23rd ACT test. There will be an ACT review this Saturday in the cafeteria from 9am -3pm. The charge in $75.00. To register either call toll free 877-927-8378 or go to www.zaps.com . If you have questions, see Mr. Mowry in the counseling office.

Soccer fans, its senior night tonight! Come cheer on our seniors and the rest of the team as the take on Olathe South. JV at 5 and Varsity at 7. We need the cauldron rocking and if you haven’t caught a t-shirt yet, tonight is your chance! Senior soccer players-make sure you are at the fields by 6:00 for pictures if you would like some extra family pictures taken.

All people attending Thespian State Conference need to turn in their completely filled out state forms and money to Hailey Esch ASAP.

Homecoming pictures are in! Shawn Haley of Haley Photography will be in the mall during all 3 lunches today distributing picture packets.

One last reminder for Mrs. Pedersen’s 4th hour College Prep class. The worksheet is due today and can be picked up NOW in room 228 or you can print it off the web.

Hey Hey Hey!!! Orange Army T-shirts will be sold in the mall during all three lunches through Wednesday, Oct. 13. Complete the preorder form and pay $10. Parent, sibling and faculty shirts are also available.

Remember to bring those “gently used” shoes to the library by Thursday. There is a box in the library entry hall. Thank you for helping!

Penpoint, our literary magazine. Meetings Tuesday mornings in room 155. Submit works to the library or room 155 before December 3rd.

Hey Northwest! Spirit Club will be having a meeting tomorrow morning at 7:10 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing Sub Varsity Fan of the Week, and wrapping up Homecoming comments.

Attention all junior and senior IB certificate and diploma students. You will need to let Mr. Sanderson know by Thursday, October 14th if you want to go on the hayride on October 30th. Diploma candidates have signup sheets and information. The cost is $3.00 payable at the event. We have room for more students;-right now we have 30 signed up, so please sign up ASAP!

Grinnell College Monday, October 11th at 1:00 p.m.; Tuesday, October 12th Colorado State University, Northwestern University, and St. Louis University at 8:00 a.m.; Wyo Tech during lunch; and Earlham College at 1:00 p.m.; St. Benedict/St. John’s University Wednesday, October 13th at 1:00 p.m. Macalester College Thursday, October 14 during all 3 lunches in the Mall. For more information see Mrs. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Monday, October 11th KU Senior Days, Tulsa Time at the University of Tulsa, Skidmore’s Fall Open House; Wednesday, October 13th Student Field Day at Hutchinson Community College, Architecture Majors visit the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Cowley College Medical Careers Day; Thursday, October 14th DePaul University will be at St. Thomas Aquinas High School from 7-9 p.m.; October 15-17 Cottey College see for yourself Weekend; Saturday, October 16th University of San Francisco Open House. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Mrs. Pedersen’s 4th hour College Prep class is reminded to check the web for their assignment DUE TOMORROW or they can stop by room 228 TODAY and pick one up.

Juniors: If you registered to take the PSAT this Wednesday, check the lists posted on the office window this afternoon to be sure your name is listed and to get your testing room location.

The first meeting of the new Photography Club will be after school tomorrow at 2:45 in room 7. You need to be a current Photo student or have had at least Photo 1 or have digital photography experience. This is your shot!

Working the crossword puzzle every day can make you smarter! It can also make you a winner! Jack Rogers, come to the library to collect your fabulous prize!

Swimmers and Divers: There in no preseason conditioning today. It will resume as normal on Wednesday.

Categories practice on Monday after school in room 105.

Congratulations to the Sophomore Volleyball Squad for their 4th place finish in the Sunflower League Tournament this weekend. They defeated Olathe North 25-18 and 25-5 to advance to the final 4. It was a great way to end the season.

Future Teachers would like to announce the October Teacher of the Month, Matt Wolfe. His nomination reads “Mr. Wolfe stepped into be an IB History Teacher this year and he is an amazing and fun teacher”! Congratulations Mr. Wolfe!

For those students who are not required to report to school at 7:40 on Wednesday, October 13th, there will be as second bus run. Students must check with their bus driver or call the bus company to determine the pickup time. Students should report to their normal pick up points at these times if they plan to ride the second bus.

NORTHWEST GIRLS TENNIS TEAM TAKES 2ND AT REGIONALS! CONGRATS TO OUR STATE QUALIFIERS: MARY SLATTERY ANF CLAIRE GORDON. Mary took 2nd place and Claire took 5th place in singles. Amy Miller, Katie Hansen, Allison Williams, and Lizzy Hansen advanced to the third round of doubles play for a fantastic team effort. Congrats to all for contributing to our runner-up status in the region! Good luck to Mary and Claire at the State Tournament next weekend in Topeka! Special thanks to all the awesome Northwest teammates and friends who turned out to watch-we had the best support of any team there!

Future Teachers of America members will meet Thursday morning at 7:00 in room 230. We will be finalizing T-shirt orders, electing our November Teacher of the Month, and planning our Halloween Carnival booth.

Hey Hey Hey!!! Orange Army T-shirts will be sold in the mall during all three lunches through Wednesday, Oct. 13. Complete the preorder form and pay $10. Parent, sibling and faculty shirts are also available.

Categories blue and white flowered Hawaiian shirts with an orange cougar on them are $20 and can be ordered by anyone from Mr. Anderson in room 105 until Oct. 13th. Categories team members need to see Mr. Anderson about the shirts.

If you have shoes that are “gently used” please bring them to the library until October 15. When you bring shoes, see Mrs. LaFever to enter a drawing for free food items!

Shawnee Mission East hosts the 48th Annual College Clinic Wednesday, October 13th from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors receive the College Guide this week to plan their visit. Additional copies of the Guide are available in your counselor’s office. For more information, including a confirmed college list, visit the SME Counselor’s website.

Penpoint, our literary magazine. Meetings Tuesday mornings in room 155. Submit works to the library or room 155 before December 3rd.

All boys interested in swimming and diving that could not make the meeting last night need to see Mr. Wolfe before they leave school today.

Soccer fans, rock the cauldron in your orange for orange crush day as we crush Lawrence Free State at home Saturday at 3 for JV and 5 for Varsity.

Hey Northwest! Spirit Club will be having a meeting Tuesday morning at 7:10 in the Little Theatre. We will be discussing Sub Varsity Fan of the Week, and wrapping up Homecoming comments.

Attention all junior and senior IB certificate and diploma students. You will need to let Mr. Sanderson know by Thursday, October 14th if you want to go on the hayride on October 30th. Diploma candidates have signup sheets and information. The cost is $3.00 payable at the event. We have room for more students;-right now we have 30 signed up, so please sign up ASAP!

Hey Hey Hey!!! Orange Army T-shirts will be sold in the mall during all three lunches through Wednesday, Oct. 13. Complete the preorder form and pay $10. Parent, sibling and faculty shirts are also available.

Categories blue and white flowered Hawaiian shirts with an orange cougar on them are $20 and can be ordered by anyone from Mr. Anderson in room 105 until Oct. 13th. Categories team members need to see Mr. Anderson about the shirts.

Fall Choir concert is tonight at 7pm in the Parker Auditorium. Admission is free and there will be desserts at the end of the concert.

If you have shoes that are “gently used” please bring them to the library until October 15. When you bring shoes, see Mrs. LaFever to enter a drawing for free food items!

Shawnee Mission East hosts the 48th Annual College Clinic Wednesday, October 13th from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors receive the College Guide this week to plan their visit. Additional copies of the Guide are available in your counselor’s office. For more information, including a confirmed college list, visit the SME Counselor’s website.

Penpoint, our literary magazine. Meetings Tuesday mornings in room 155. Submit works to the library or room 155 before December 3rd.

Soccer fans, it’s tropical night tonight for our home game against Shawnee Mission East. We need the cauldron filled and rockin! JV at 5 and Varsity at 7.

Hey Hey Hey!!! Orange Army T-shirts will be sold in the mall during all three lunches through Wednesday, Oct. 13. Complete the preorder form and pay $10. Parent, sibling and faculty shirts are also available.

Robotics will meet in room C after school today. Elections, discussions about the “cow town throw down”, and fundraising will be on the agenda!

Juniors and sophomores-Time is ticking away to register for the PLAN and PSAT! See Ms. Nick in the Counseling Office to register. The deadline is October 7th.

Juniors and Seniors, if you are interested in an opportunity to participate in a mock state legislature at the capitol in Topeka with other students from our district and the state then Youth in Government is for you! Please attend an informational meeting today in room 122 at 2:50 pm. If you have any questions about Youth in Government see Mrs. LaMourie.

Club 8 will meet today at 2:48 in room 130.

Sophomores, if you are registered for the PLAN test on Oct. 13th, you will need to complete a pre-registration session during seminar on Thursday, Oct. 7th in the cafeteria after the announcements0. Teachers will have the list of students needing to attend.

Categories blue and white flowered Hawaiian shirts with an orange cougar on them are $20 and can be ordered by anyone from Mr. Anderson in room 105 until Oct. 13th. Categories team members need to see Mr. Anderson about the shirts.

Fall Choir concert is Oct. 7th at 7pm in the Parker Auditorium. Admission is free and there will be desserts at the end of the concert.

Ukulele Club will be today after school in Magwire’s room as usual!

Yearbook picture retake day is Friday, October 8th, in the auditorium. Please sign up for a picture appointment on the door of room 151 today. If you do not sign up, we will select a time for you. Passes will be given out during seminar tomorrow. If you have any questions, come to room 151 and talk to Cassidy Brinckman.

If you have shoes that are “gently used” please bring them to the library until October 15. When you bring shoes, see Mrs. LaFever to enter a drawing for free food items!

Attention German students: German Club will not meet today after school. The meeting is rescheduled for Thursday, October 14th at 2:40 a.m. in room109.

Juniors/Seniors interested in a Euro-Trip this summer? Then see Mrs. Mick in room 12 after school today for information about out 9 day trip to Greece and Italy in June 2011.

Boys C-Team soccer players need to meet in room 135 at 3:00 today. Please have your game uniform on and ready to play.

Attention Boys Swimmers and Divers: There will be a short meeting on Thursday, October 7th at 2:45 in room 135.

HELPER will meet in room 234 tonight after school for a planning meeting. Discussion of this year’s projects will be a part of the agenda. Come and share your great ideas!

Student Library Advisory Board, today at 2:50 in the library. We will be making plans for the Teen Read Week.

Shawnee Mission East hosts the 48th Annual College Clinic Wednesday, October 13th from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors receive the College Guide this week to plan their visit. Additional copies of the Guide are available in your counselor’s office. For more information, including a confirmed college list, visit the SME Counselor’s website.

Foursquare Club will meet after school today in room 133. Come after school for foursquare and food and remember to bring 2 dollars for snacks and tape.

Hey Hey Hey!!! Orange Army T-shirts will be sold in the mall during all three lunches through Wednesday, Oct. 13. Complete the preorder form and pay $10. Parent, sibling and faculty shirts are also available.

Robotics will meet in room C after school on Wednesday, October 6th. If interested in joining us for a great experience this year at Northwest, please come. Current members must come for the elections and registration information. Be a part of the group that literally builds the future!

Juniors and sophomores-Time is ticking away to register for the PLAN and PSAT! See Ms. Nick in the Counseling Office to register. The deadline is October 7th.

Juniors and Seniors, if you are interested in an opportunity to participate in a mock state legislature at the capitol in Topeka with other students from our district and the state then Youth in Government is for you! If you’re interested in joining Youth in Government please attend an informational meeting Wednesday, October 6th in room 122 at 7 am or 2:50 pm. If you have any questions about Youth in Government see Mrs. LaMourie.

Spirit Club would like to congratulate the 2010 Homecoming Court. 2nd Runners-up are Hailey Esch and Adam Chase. 1st Runners-up are Elodia Terrazas and Drew Goodger and your Homecoming King is A.J. Spencer and your Homecoming Queen is Gwen Devonshire.

Girls golf team finished 2nd in the Olathe South tournament last Thursday. Team members were Calea McMillon, Whitney McMillon, Erica Waltman, Ali Alonzo and Ashley Tate. Calea finished 4th overall. Yesterday they finished 4th and are 4th in League. Calea finished in 8th place with a score of 85. They finish league matches tomorrow and start regionals next Tuesday. Good luck

Club 8 will meet Wednesday at 2:48 in room 130.

Sophomore volleyball beat both SM West and SM North in 2 games last night. Team members are Carolina Mach, Macaela Abarka, Jennifer Hanneman, Kathryn Fix, Morgan Mcneace, Carly Benjamin, Cierra Carbajo, Caitlin Beatty and captains Kailee Evatt and Colleen Weigel. We play tomorrow night at 5:30 in our final home matches against Olathe NW, Olathe South and BV North.

Important meeting for all girls interested in trying out for the team immediately after school today in room M.

Annie Unruh is the crossword puzzle winner for last week.

Sophomores, if you are registered for the PLAN test on Oct. 13th, you will need to complete a pre-registration session during seminar on Thursday, Oct. 7th in the cafeteria at 9:30. Teachers will have the list of students needing to attend.

Categories blue and white flowered Hawaiian shirts with an orange cougar on them are $20 and can be ordered by anyone from Mr. Anderson in rm 105 until Oct. 13th. Categories team members need to see Mr. Anderson about the shirts.

Fall Choir concert is Oct. 7th at 7pm in the Parker Auditorium. Admission is free and there will be desserts at the end of the concert.

If you’re attending Homecoming and need a corsage or boutonniere. HyVee on 87th and Pflumm is the place to go for your flower needs! They will donate 10% of the SMNW flower purchases to our After Graduation Party at Power Play. Make sure to mention that you’re a NW student when ordering!

Hey Hey Hey!!! Orange Army T-shirts are in! Pick them up TODAY after school in room 132!!! Questions-see Alec Kremers or Mrs. Dent.

1 in 4 women will be a victim of domestic violence in her lifetime. Help the Girl Effect collect donations for Safehome, a shelter for those affected by domestic abuse. Lists are posted around the school and on our Facebook page. Come to room 204 to drop off any contributions, and we would greatly appreciate your help!

Mrs. Pedersen’s 5th hour class will eat FIRST lunch today.

Robotics will meet in room C after school on Wednesday, October 6th. If interested in joining us for a great experience this year at Northwest, please come. Current members must come for the elections and registration information. Be a part of the group that literally builds the future!

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be meeting this Monday, October 4th from 7:30-8:30 p.m. We will not have school that day! SO REMEMBER to come to Community Covenant Church at 87th Street and 435. KU and NBA Legend Wayne Simien will be speaking!!! Don’t miss out on food, fun, and fellowship!

Students don’t forget that you don’t have school on Monday, October 4th because it is a teacher in-service day, and we have a 9:40 late start schedule on Tuesday, October 5th.

Juniors and sophomores-Time is ticking away to register for the PLAN and PSAT! See Ms. Nick in the Counseling Office to register. The deadline is October 7th.

The Girls’ Varsity Tennis team placed 2nd in the 12 team Sunflower League Tennis Tournament with 40 points, 5 pts ahead of 3rd place. Lizzy Hansen/Allison Williams for 5th place at #2 doubles. Katie Hansen/ Amy Miller came back from 0-4 to win 10-8 in the 3rd set tiebreaker to take 3rd place at #1 doubles. Our #1 singles’ player Mary Slattery and #2 singles’ Claire Gordon both got 2nd place. Congratulations for your great play and awesome season. No practice today. Next practice is 3:00 on Monday to get ready for Regionals. Regionals will be next Saturday.

Juniors and Seniors, if you are interested in an opportunity to participate in a mock state legislature at the capitol in Topeka with other students from our district and the state then Youth in Government is for you! If you’re interested in joining Youth in Government please attend an informational meeting Wednesday, October 6th in room 122 at 7 am or 2:50 pm. If you have any questions about Youth in Government see Mrs. LaMourie.

The JV Girls Tennis team ended their season yesterday by defeating Maranatha by a score of 14-4. Winning in singles were: Laura Cale, Hope Wooten, Lauren Benjamin, Lauren Severance, Becca Theece, Angela Nichita, Daniele Lollas, Paige Vander Leest, and Bridgette Rigdon. Winning in doubles were: Zoe Ziegenhorn/Amanda Rebori; Lauren Severance/Lauren Benjamin; Trisha Jenkins/Courtney Jenkins; Abby Zimmerman/Brooke Evans; and McKenna Epperson/Lena Dennington! The JV team was very successful this year with a record of 12-2. Congratulations girls!

Nastassia Darby and Jalen Lewis have been named as Outstanding Participants in the National Achievement Scholarship Program. They are among some 3,100 students that scored in the top 3% of more than 160,000 Black Americans who took the 2009 PSAT. Congratulations!

Attention all ladies and gentlemen attending Homecoming. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PREPURCHASE YOUR HOMECOMING TICKETS-tickets will be on sale in the mall during all 3 lunches TODAY. Tickets are 2 for $18 or 1 for $10. All tickets are $10 at the door. Don’t forget to wear appropriate formal dresses. Keep your shoes on the entire time. Also, to keep your night classy, keep the dancing clean! Arrive at the cafeteria on Saturday, October 2nd from 8-11 p.m. See you there!

The SMNW Girls Gymnastics team was victorious last night at the Olathe East Hawks Invitational, winning the team competition by 5 tenths of a point. Camry Jones took 1st on floor, 3rd on beam and bars and 6th on vault. Camry also placed 3rd in the all around. Jessica Tingle placed 2nd on vault, 4th on Bars, 7th on beam, and 8th on Floor. Jessica also placed 5th in the all around. Other major contributors were Shannon Martin, Mallory Wilhite, and Grace Gregory. Congratulations girls!

Crossword puzzlers…you can be challenged by the New York Times puzzle you picked up this morning, or come back by the library for a Kansas City Star puzzle!

Make sure you’ve checked out the FOUND items in the display case under the first stairwell. Those items will be disposed of soon if they are not claimed. Always check for lost items in the office. Are you missing a gym bag full of karate clothes? We’ve got them!

Help Key Club help a Girl Scout Troop collect gently used shoes. Please bring them to the library until October 15. See Mrs. LaFever when you bring shoes to get your name entered for a drawing for cookies, brownies, or cake! Soles4souls will benefit and so might your stomach!

Last night in Lawrence, the boys’ varsity soccer team knocked the wind out of the Chesty Lions by a score of 4-1.

The goals were scored by Galen Gossman, David Fancher, Logan Knisley, and Adam Zoellner. This brings the overall record of the cougars to 4-4and their Sunflower League record to 4-0. On Saturday, the cougars play Washburn Rural, which is a rematch of last year’s semi-final state game. The boys will also be hosting a pancake tailgate for those hungry fans in the cougar cauldron. Come out and watch us play!

If you’re attending Homecoming and need a corsage or boutonniere. HyVee on 87th and Pflumm is the place to go for your flower needs! They will donate 10% of the SMNW flower purchases to our After Graduation Party at Power Play. Make sure to mention that you’re a NW student when ordering!

Attention Senior Boys Swimmers and Divers: There will be a meeting today at 2:45 in room 135.

Student Library Advisory Board will meet today at 2:45 in the library. We are preparing for Teen Read Week activities.

Hey Hey Hey!!! Orange Army T-shirts are in! Pick them up THIS WEEK after school in room 132!!! Questions-see Alec Kremers or Mrs. Dent.

The CCC will sponsor an Italian Dinner tonight from 5:30-8:30 in our school cafeteria. Tickets are only $5.00 each for all you can eat. The dinner will be for little Micah Jenkins whose mother is on our NW staff. He needs some expensive medical equipment. Come and enjoy a meal and help someone in need.

Come to the Varsity Volleyball games tonight in the main gym. The games are at 5, 6, and 7. Come spike down for diabetes night with your own diabetic, Rachel Ferencz! It is also youth night and we will be giving away t-shirts and 2 IPod nanos! Wear your orange and black. We hope to see you there!

Key Club will meet tomorrow morning at 7:05 in room 155. Please bring your dues. We have several service projects happening.

Discover Days at Cleveland Chiropractic College of KCK, Friday, October 1st; Yale University will be at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on October 3rd at 7:00 pm.

1 in 4 women will be a victim of domestic violence in her lifetime. Help the Girl Effect collect donations for Safehome, a shelter for those affected by domestic abuse. Lists are posted around the school and on our Facebook page. Come to room 204 to drop off any contributions, and we would greatly appreciate your help!

Mrs. Pedersen’s 5th hour class will eat FIRST lunch on Friday.

Congratulations to the C-Team Soccer players on their win over Lawrence last night. Colton Allen scored the winning goal and the Cougar defense held the line to preserve the victory. Come out and support the C-Team tonight at Rockhurst.

Robotics will meet in room C after school in Wednesday, October 6th. If interested in joining us for a great experience this year at Northwest, please come. Current members must come for the elections and registration information. Be a part of the group that literally builds the future!

Remember that all Earth Candle orders must be turned into Mrs. Mayer by the end of school today. Also, HELPER will be meeting next Wednesday to finalize October plans and discuss projects for this year.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be meeting this Monday, October 4th from 7:30-8:30 p.m. We will not have school that day! SO REMEMBER to come to Community Covenant Church at 8th Street and 435. KU and NBA Legend Wayne Simien will be speaking!!! Don’t miss out on food, fun, and fellowship!

Students don’t forget that you don’t have school on Monday, October 4th because it is a teacher in-service day, and we have a 9:40 late start schedule on Tuesday, October 5th.

Juniors and sophomores-Tune us ticking away to register for the PLAN and PSAT! See Ms. Nick in the Counseling Office to register. The deadline is October 7th.

Thursday, September 30th William Woods University at 9:30 am.

If you’re attending Homecoming and need a corsage or boutonniere. HyVee on 87th and Pflumm is the place to go for your flower needs! They will donate 10% of the SMNW flower purchases to our After Graduation Party at Power Play. Make sure to mention that you’re a NW student when ordering!

Do you like making people laugh? Do your friends tell you that you’re hilarious? Was improvisation your favorite part of your drama or communications class? Then Thespian Troupe 888 Improv Night is for you! Tonight at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is $2 or 2 canned food items so Thespians can help with “Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat.”

Attention Senior Boys Swimmers and Divers: There will be a meeting on Thursday at 2:45 in room 135.

Student Library Advisory Board will meet today at 2:45 in the library. We are preparing for Teen Read Week activities.

Hey Hey Hey!!! Orange Army T-shirts are in! Pick them up THIS WEEK after school in room 132!!! Questions-see Alec Kremers or Mrs. Dent.

The CCC will sponsor an Italian Dinner on Thursday, September 30th, from 5:30-8:30 in our school cafeteria. Tickets are only $5.00 each for all you can eat. The dinner will be for little Micah Jenkins whose mother is on our NW staff. He needs some expensive medical equipment. Come and enjoy a meal and help someone in need.

Future Teachers of America Halloween Carnival Committee members will meet tomorrow morning at 7:00 in Room 230. Anyone interested in helping with the Halloween Carnival should plan to attend. Bring decorating and planning ideas to the meeting.

Would you like to take fun theatre classes? Would you like to stay in a hotel with your friends for a weekend? Would you like to miss two days of school? Would you like to meet other theatre high-schoolers from Kansas? To get more information then you should come to the Thespian State Conference meeting at 2:50 in the Little Theatre today.

Come to the Varsity Volleyball games tomorrow in the main gym. The games are at 5, 6, and 7. Come spike down for diabetes night with your own diabetic, Rachel Ferencz! It is also youth night and we will be giving away t-shirts and 2 IPod nanos! Wear your orange and black. We hope to see you there!

Key Club will meet Friday morning at 7:05 in room 155. Please bring your dues. We have several service projects happening.

Discover Days at Cleveland Chiropractic College of KCK, Friday, October 1st; Yale University will be at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on October 3rd at 7:00 pm.

The JV Girls Tennis team lost 13-3 to a tough SM East team on Monday. Winning in singles was Trisha Jenkins. Winning doubles teams were Brooke Evans/Abby Zimmerman and McKenna Epperson/Lena Dennington. Good luck tomorrow in your last match against Maranatha.

Hey four square kinds! Remember that four square club meets tonight after school in room 133. Also, try to bring 2 dollars for supplies. For more info talk to Katie Mulich or Ms. Melcher.

1 in 4 women will be a victim of domestic violence in her lifetime. Help the Girl Effect collect donations for Safehome, a shelter for those affected by domestic abuse. Lists are posted around the school and on our Facebook page. Come to room 204 to drop off any contributions, and we would greatly appreciate your help!

Wednesday, September 29th University of Central Missouri at 9:30 am, and Rockhurst University at 10:45 am; and Thursday, September 30th William Woods University at 9:30 am.

If you’re attending Homecoming and need a corsage or boutonniere. HyVee on 87th and Pflumm is the place to go for your flower needs! They will donate 10% of the SMNW flower purchases to our After Graduation Party at Power Play. Make sure to mention that you’re a NW student when ordering!

Do you like making people laugh? Do your friends tell you that you’re hilarious? Was improvisation your favorite part of your drama or communications class? Then Thespian Troupe 888 Improv Night is for you! September 29th at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is $2 or 2 canned food items so Thespians can help with “Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat.”

Attention Senior Boys Swimmers and Divers: There will be a meeting on Thursday at 2:45 in room 135.

Student Library Advisory Board will meet Wednesday at 2:45 in the library. We are preparing for Teen Read Week activities.

Hey Hey Hey!!! Orange Army T-shirts are in! Pick them up THIS WEEK after school in room 132!!! Questions-see Alec Kremers or Mrs. Dent.

The late registration deadline for the October 23rd test is this Friday, October 1. Students need to go to www.act.org to register for the test.

The CCC will sponsor an Italian Dinner on Thursday, September 30th, from 5:30-8:30 in our school cafeteria. Tickets are only $5.00 each for all you can eat. The dinner will be for little Micah Jenkins whose mother is on our NW staff. He needs some expensive medical equipment. Come and enjoy a meal and help someone in need.

Future Teachers of America Halloween Carnival Committee members will meet Thursday morning at 7:00 in Room 230. Anyone interested in helping with the Halloween Carnival should plan to attend. Bring decorating and planning ideas to the meeting.

There will be a short DECA meeting tomorrow morning at 7:15 in room 210.. If you have an interest in Marketing or DECA please come. Contact Coach Jensen or Mehak Sood if you can not attend.

The Girls’ Varsity Tennis is now 15-1 after defeating SM East 7-5. Congratulations to all six doubles teams for winning all their matches. Katie Hansen/Amy Miller, Mary Slattery/Claire Gordon, Alison Williams/Lizzy Hanson, Claire Ochieng/Anne Brauer, Laura Cale/Hope Wooten, and Amanda Gordon/Zoe Ziegenhorn. Congratulations to Claire Gordon for 3winning the decisive match at #2 singles. Good luck at League on Thursday.
Top 14 practice at 3 pm today. The rest will practice at 4:30.

Freshman Volleyball Squad proved victorious at home against Olathe North and SM West. The girls started out strong against Blue Valley North winning the first game, however, Blue Valley proved to be a strong opponent and won the match in the third set. Lauren Smith’s defense was outstanding all evening.

Would you like to take fun theatre classes? Would you like to stay in a hotel with your friends for a weekend? Would you like to miss two days of school? Would you like to meet other theatre high-schoolers from Kansas? To get more information then you should come to the Thespian State Conference meeting at 2:50 in the Little Theatre on September 29th.

Come to the Varsity Volleyball games this Thursday in the main gym. The games are at 5.6. and 7. Come spike down for diabetes night with your own diabetic, Rachel Ferencz! It is also youth night and we will be giving away t-shirts and 2 IPod nanos! Wear your orange and black. We hope to see you there!

Eight seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program. These students scored in the top 5 percent of all U.S. students on the 2009 PSAT. These students are Dustin Douglas, Holly Good, Michael Griffin, Ariana Guerin, Sara Kuenzi, Kelsie Taylor, Jennifer Skeels, and Paige Stevens. Congratulations!

Interested in Math Club this year? Stop by room 207 for a short informational meeting on Tuesday, September 28th. We will be electing officers, and talking about the trips to Emporia State and Pittsburg State in the near future. Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, September 28th Occidental College at 8:00 am; Wednesday, September 29th University of Central Missouri at 9:30 am, and Rockhurst University at 10:45 am; and Thursday, September 30th William Woods University at 9:30 am.

On Wednesday the top JV Girls Tennis players defeated SM North 4-0, Leavenworth 4-0, and Lawrence Free State 3-1. Winning in singles were: Anne Brauer, Lauren Benjamin, and Lauren Severance. Winning all 3 of their doubles matches were Hope Wooten/Laura Cale and Amanda Rebori/Zoe Ziegenhorn. Good job girls!

Categories practice after school Monday in room 105.

If you’re attending Homecoming and need a corsage or boutonniere. HyVee on 87th and Pflumm is the place to go for your flower needs! They will donate 10% of the SMNW flower purchases to our After Graduation Party at Power Play. Make sure to mention that you’re a NW student when ordering!

Do you like making people laugh? Do your friends tell you that you’re hilarious? Was improvisation your favorite part of your drama or communications class? Then Thespian Troupe 888 Improv Night is for you! September 28th at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is $2 or 2 canned food items so Thespians can help with “Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat.”

The JV Girls Tennis team defeated SM North on Wednesday by a score of 10-3. Winning in singles were: Courtney Jenkins, Abby Zimmerman, McKenna Epperson, Becca Theece, and Daniele Lollas. Winning in doubles were: Abby Zimmerman/Brooke Evans, Bridgette Rigdon/Courtney Jenkins, Page Vander Leest/Jenny Nelson, Becca Theece/Daniele Lollas, and Bridgette Rigdon/Lena Dennington. Good job girls!

Soccer fans! It’s Ladies Night for tonight’s game against Rockhurst. Ladies are encouraged to make signs to support our soccer team. You won’t want to miss history in the making with our JV and Varsity Drill teams performing at half time. Show up early, sign the banner, get a tat, and show your spirit by rocking the cougar cauldron to victory. JV plays at 5 and Varsity at 7.

Attention Senior Boys Swimmers and Divers: There will be a meeting on Thursday at 2:45 in room 135.

We need a four letter work that means crossword puzzle winner…ALEX! Alex Boeding come to the library to claim your fabulous prize!

Student Library Advisory Board will meet Wednesday at 2:45 in the library. We are preparing for Teen Read Week activities.

Hey Hey Hey!!! Orange Army T-shirts are in! Pick them up THIS WEEK after school in room 132!!! Questions-see Alec Kremers or Mrs. Dent.

The late registration deadline for the October 23rd test is this Friday, October 1. Students need to go to www.act.org to register for the test.

On Thursday the JV Girls Tennis players played great and won 2nd place in the first annual JV Sunflower League Tournament. Lauren Benjamin placed 5th in #1` singles, Lauren Severance won 2nd place in #2 singles, Amanda Rebori/Zoe Ziegenhorn placed 5th in #1 doubles, and Brooke Evans/Abby Zimmerman placed 5th in #2 doubles.

Sophomores interested in parking in the student parking lot need to see Mr. LyDay for an application. All applications are due back to Mr. LyDay tomorrow. Late applications will not be considered.

Attention to anyone wanting to try out for the bowling team this year. Practice cards are now available. Please come by Mr. Haney’s room 220 or Ms. Kincaid’s room 153 before or after school to pick one up.

Attention Juniors: Euro-Trip is back and we are heading to Ireland and Great Britain. Have you ever wanted to travel to Dublin, London, and Stonehenge? Well now is your chance. We will hold an informational meeting today right after school in room 121. Don’t miss out on this chance to go see Europe. Questions see Mr. Stubenrauch in room 121.

Interested in Math Club this year? Stop by room 207 for a short informational meeting next week on Tuesday, September 28th. We will be electing officers, and talking about the trips to Emporia State and Pittsburg State in the near future. Hope to see you there!

Loyola University at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 23rd; Monday, September 27th The University of Kansas at 9:00 am and Johnson County Community College at 9:30 am. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Get excited Northwest-Homecoming Week in NEXT WEEK, which means Spirit Week is NEXT WEEK. Monday-Tourist Day: Dress as a tourist or wear a t-shirt from somewhere you’ve traveled. Tuesday-Reverse the Role Day: Teachers dress as students. Students dress as teachers. Wednesday-80s Day: Rock the side ponies, popped colors, rolled jeans, and look rad! Thursday-Class Colors Day: Dress the color of your grade and it will help earn you points towards the spirit stick! Freshmen-green; Sophomores-yellow; Juniors-red; Seniors-blue, and Faculty-black; Friday-Cougar Crazie Day: Orange and Black!!! Spirit Club will be looking for the best dressed throughout the week, so remember to dress up and show your school spirit.

The Girls’ Varsity Tennis team won the Lawrence Free State Quad 9-3. Free State was 2nd at 7-5. In doing so, we beat BV Southwest 3-1, SM North 4-0, and tied Free State 2-2. Claire Gordon won all three singles matches. Mary Slattery won 2 singles matches. Lizzie and Katie Hansen won 2 doubles matches and Allison Williams/Claire Ochieng won 2 doubles matches. Our last varsity match is Monday against SM East and it will be senior day.
Full team practice tonight from 3-4.

Categories practice after school Monday in room 105.

If you’re attending Homecoming and need a corsage or boutonniere. HyVee on 87th and Pflumm is the place to go for your flower needs! They will donate 10% of the SMNW flower purchases to our After Graduation Party at Power Play. Make sure to mention that you’re a NW student when ordering!

Do you like making people laugh? Do your friends tell you that you’re hilarious? Was improvisation your favorite part of your drama or communications class? Then Thespian Troupe 888 Improv Night is for you! September 28th at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is $2 or 2 canned food items so Thespians can help with “Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat.”

Attention all ladies and gentlemen attending Homecoming: tickets will be on sale in the mall during all 3 lunches next week until Friday, October 1. Tickets are 2 for $18 or 1 for $10. All tickets are $10 at the door. Make sure ALL outside dates are registered by picking up a form from the office. Those outside date contracts are due by Wednesday, September 29th to Mr. LyDay in the office. Don’t forget to wear appropriate formal attire. For gentlemen that means a tie with a collared shirt, and ladies wear your formal dresses. Keep your shoes on the entire time. Also, to keep your night classy, keep the dancing clean! Arrive at the cafeteria on Saturday, October 2nd from 8-11 p.m. See you there!

DeCloud Studios will be here to distribute all picture packets today during all three lunches in front of the Auditorium. If you ordered a packet, be sure to pick it up today.

Sophomores interested in parking in the student parking lot need to see Mr. LyDay for an application. All applications are due back to Mr. LyDay on Friday, September 24th. Late applications will not be considered.

The Coalition would like to remind everyone that The Walk, an assembly of students representing their commitment to end child armies, genocide, and general violation of human rights throughout the world, is coming up! It will be tomorrow at 5:30 am at the abandoned Price Chopper on Shawnee Mission Parkway. Come join tons of your fellow students at one of the Coalition’s biggest events of the year!

Attention to anyone wanting to try out for the bowling team this year. Practice cards are now available. Please come by Mr. Haney’s room 220 or Ms. Kincaid’s room 153 before or after school to pick one up.

Club Eight meeting today in room 130 at 2:50.

Attention Juniors: Euro-Trip is back and we are heading to Ireland and Great Britain. Have you ever wanted to travel to Dublin, London, and Stonehenge? Well now is your chance. We will hold an informational meeting tomorrow right after school in room 121. Don’t miss out on this chance to go see Europe. Questions see Mr. Stubenrauch in room 121.

Student Library Advisory Board is meeting today at 2:45 in the library. We will be making posters and discussing upcoming projects.

Hey Northwest! Reminder that Spirit Club will be having our second banner making party tonight at 6 p.m. in the basement. The first banner making party was awesome and we want to see all of you there again. Also, the homecoming parade will be taking place Saturday morning at 11 a.m. along 67th Street and Pflumm. Bring your whole family for school fun and free food!

Tomorrow in the Little Theatre is Club 121! Come and enjoy fellowship and donuts!

Ukulele Club will be today after school in Magwire’s room as usual! This meeting will be geared toward beginners, so if you’ve never played before or still want to get more comfortable with uke-ing, come on down! See you there, uke or no uke!

Interested in Math Club this year? Stop by room 207 for a short informational meeting next week on Tuesday, September 28th. We will be electing officers, and talking about the trips to Emporia State and Pittsburg State in the near future. Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to Michelle Willard who won a scholarship from the Hidden Glen Art Show. Her work will be on display down by room 9. Please congratulate her on this achievement.

Loyola University at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 23rd; Monday, September 27th The University of Kansas at 9:00 am and Johnson County Community College at 9:30 am; Tuesday, September 28th Occidental College at 8:00 am; Wednesday, September 29th University of Central Missouri at 9:30 am, and Rockhurst University at 10:45 am; and Thursday, September 30th
William Woods University at 9:30 am. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

The Sophomore Volleyball team invites you to come out tonight and root them on at their home QUAD. We are playing SM North, Lawrence High, and BV North. We would love to have your support, so come on out to the Auxiliary Gym at 5:30 and CHEER US ON-go cougar volleyball!

On a clouded night with lightning dancing in the night breeze, a Viking hoard landed on the shores of SMAC. But the cougars were laying in wait. Alec Kremers struck first, followed by Jacob Lindenlaub, and then Aaron Terrill. In the second half, Alec struck once more. Vikings laid everywhere. When the chaos cleared, the scoreboard read 4-0. Kyle Moore, Eric Zoellner, and Matt Humphrey anchored a stout defense and gave the cougars their third shutout of the season. Thanks again to the fans that continue to fill the Cougar Cauldron! Next up, Rockhurst.

Get excited Northwest-Homecoming Week in NEXT WEEK, which means Spirit Week is NEXT WEEK. Monday-Tourist Day: Dress as a tourist or wear a t-shirt from somewhere you’ve traveled. Tuesday-Reverse the Role Day: Teachers dress as students. Students dress as teachers. Wednesday-80s Day: Rock the side ponies, popped colors, rolled jeans, and look rad! Thursday-Class Colors Day: Dress the color of your grade and it will help earn you points towards the spirit stick! Freshmen-green; Sophomores-yellow; Juniors-red; Seniors-blue, and Faculty-black; Friday-Cougar Crazie Day: Orange and Black!!! Spirit Club will be looking for the best dressed throughout the week, so remember to dress up and show your school spirit.

DeVry University will host a free preparatory review for the science and math sections of the ACT from 9-2:30 on Saturday, October 9th. You must register by calling 816-943-7340. Space is limited so please register early.

DeCloud Studios will be here to distribute all picture packets tomorrow during all three lunches in front of the Auditorium. If you ordered a packet, be sure to pick it up on Wednesday.

Sophomores interested in parking in the student parking lot need to see Mr. LyDay for an application. All applications are due back to Mr. LyDay on Friday, September 24th. Late applications will not be considered.

Attention Juniors and Seniors interested in a career in fire service: Hutchinson Community College is hosting a field day for students wanting to find out more information about the HCC Fire Science program. The registration deadline is October 6th. See Mrs. Barnett in the Counseling Office for more information.

JUNIORS: Today is the last day to sign up for the free Kaplan practice PSAT to be given this Thursday morning. You may sign up with the counseling secretary after you have registered and paid for the PSAT.

The French Club will be selling delicious nutella CREPES for only one dollar in the mall tomorrow morning before school.

The Coalition would like to remind everyone that The Walk, an assembly of students representing their commitment to end child armies, genocide, and general violation of human rights throughout the world, is coming up! It will be Thursday, September 23rd at 5:30 am at the abandoned Price Chopper on Shawnee Mission Parkway. Come join tons of your fellow students at one of the Coalition’s biggest events of the year!

It only takes one girl to start the Girl Effect, so if you’re ready to empower yourself and girls around the world, come on down to room 204 after schools today to learn about our upcoming donation drive and fashion ‘show! We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Soccer fans! Finally, The Boys’ Soccer team will play SM West in their home opener today. The theme is “No Sweat Beat West” So wear your favorite orange and black workout attire and fill the cougar cauldron with those buff bodies. JV plays at 5 and Varsity at 7 tonight.

Mr. Haney’s 5th hour percussion pit class will have 3rd lunch today. Come to class at the start of 5th hour.

Attention to anyone wanting to try out for the bowling team this year. Practice cards are now available. Please come by Mr. Haney’s room 220 or Ms. Kincaid’s room 153 before or after school to pick one up.

Club Eight meeting tomorrow in room 130 at 2:50.

Attention Juniors: Euro-Trip is back and we are heading to Ireland and Great Britain. Have you ever wanted to travel to Dublin, London, and Stonehenge? Well now is your chance. We will hold an informational meeting on Thursday, September 23rd, right after school in room 121. Don’t miss out on this chance to go see Europe. Questions see Mr. Stubenrauch in room 121.

Student Library Advisory Board is meeting Wednesday at 2:45 in the library. We will be making posters and discussing upcoming projects.

Hey Northwest! Reminder that Spirit Club will be having our second banner making party Wednesday night at 6 p.m. in the basement. The first banner making party was awesome and we want to see all of you there again. Also, the homecoming parade will be taking place Saturday morning at 11 a.m. along 67th Street and Pflumm. Bring your whole family for school fun and free food!

See you at the pole this Wednesday on the East side of the school. Come join us for worship and prayer.

This Thursday in the Little Theatre in Club 121! Come and enjoy fellowship and donuts!

Ukulele Club will be tomorrow after school in Magwire’s room as usual! This meeting will be geared toward beginners, so if you’ve never played before or still want to get more comfortable with uke-ing, come on down! See you there, uke or no uke!

The Girls;’ Varsity Tennis is now 9-0 after defeating SM West 4-0, Lawrence 3-1, and BV West 3-1 yesterday. Mary Slattery and Claire Gordon won all 3 matches in singles. Allison Williams/Lizzy Hanson won all 3 matches in doubles, and Amy Miller/Katie Hansen won one match at doubles. Good luck Wednesday at the Free State Quad.

The JV Girls Tennis team defeated SH West yesterday by a score of 16-1. Winning in singles were: Claire Ochieng, Anne Brauer, Laura Cale, Lauren Benjamin, Zoe Ziegenhorn, Lauren Severance, Amanda Rebori, Hope Wooten, Trisha Jenkins, and Courtney Jenkins. Winning in doubles were: Lauren Severance/Lauren Benjamin, Zoe Ziegenhorn/Amanda Rebori, Abby
Zimmerman/Brooke Evans, McKenna Epperson/Angela Nichita, Page Vander Leest/Daniele Lollas, and Bridgette Rigdon/Lena Dennington. Good job girls!

There will be a brief HELPER meeting tomorrow after school followed by our Environmental Celebration. Bring Candle forms and money for the fundraiser. If anyone is interested in purchasing soy candle with great fragrances, e-mail Mrs. Mayer for the names of students selling these. Students approach your teachers and let them know about these great candles.

Come to the Varsity Volleyball game tonight in the main gym at 5:00 before the soccer game! It’s a big night they are playing, SM North, Lawrence High and St. James. Please come out and support your team, and be sure to wear your orange and black! GO COUGARS!

DeVry University will host a free preparatory review for the science and math sections of the ACT from 9-2:30 on Saturday, October 9th. You must register by calling 816-943-7340. Space is limited so please register early.

A reminder from Spirit Club that we have a meeting tomorrow morning in the Little Theatre at 7 am! We will be discussing Homecoming Float, Signing up for Concessions, and Banner Making party! We expect to see your bright and shining faces on Tuesday morning

DeCloud Studios will be here to distribute all picture packets on Wednesday, September 22nd during all three lunches in front of the Auditorium. If you ordered a packet, be sure to pick it up on Wednesday.

Sophomores interested in parking in the student parking lot need to see Mr. LyDay for an application. All applications are due back to Mr. LyDay on Friday, September 24th. Late applications will not be considered.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be having our first meeting of the fall this Monday, September 20th from 7:30-8:30 pm at Community Covenant Church, which is located at 435 and 87th Street. Come for food, games, and Christian fellowship. You’ll receive more information from your FCA teammates this week.

Attention Juniors and Seniors interested in a career in fire service: Hutchinson Community College is hosting a field day for students wanting to find out more information about the HCC Fire Science program. The registration deadline is October 6th. See Mrs. Barnett in the Counseling Office for more information.

There will be a meeting for all boys planning on going out for basketball, which are not out for a fall sport today at 2:45 in room 232. If you cannot attend the meeting see either Coach Meseke or Coach Rose today.

Categories practice after school today in room 105 until 3:45 pm.

JUNIORS: If you’re interested in the free Kaplan practice PSAT to be given this Thursday morning, remember that sign up is only today, and tomorrow with the counseling secretary, and you must first registrar and pay for the PSAT. Junior PSAT information is available for review on the SMNW website on the Counseling Home page under Testing.

The French Club will be selling delicious nutella CREPES for only one dollar in the mall Wednesday morning before school.

Attention all current NHS members. If you are planning on participating in the Jared Coones Pumpkin run, please turn in your entry forms to either Deines or Haake by 3 pm today.
Soccer fans! Finally, the Boys Soccer team will play Shawnee Mission West in their home opener on Tuesday. The theme is “No Sweat, Beat West” so wear your favorite orange and black workout attire and fill the cougar cauldron with those buff bodies. JV plays at 5 and Varsity at 7 Tuesday night.

Taylor Finstead, you are the weekly crossword puzzle winner. Come to the library to collect your fabulous prize!

The Coalition would like to remind everyone that The Walk, an assembly of students representing their commitment to end child armies, genocide, and general violation of human rights throughout the world, is coming up! If will be Thursday, September 23rd at 5:30 am at the abandoned Price Chopper on Shawnee Mission Parkway. Come join tons of your fellow students at one of the Coalition’s biggest events of the year!

Greetings Northwest! Just wanted to remind you that Northwest is doing all that we can to reduce waste! Please recycle plastic and aluminum in the Coke containers and use the recycling containers in your classroom for paper! We officially entered a competition with other schools around the area to recycle the most materials! The competition runs until Earth Week in April!! Recycle and encourage those around you to recycle!

It only takes one girl to start the Girl Effect, so if you’re ready to empower yourself and girls around the world, come on down to room 204 before and after school Tuesday to learn about our upcoming donation drive and fashion ‘show! We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

The SMNW Girls Gymnastics team had an awesome performance at the SM North Invitational on Saturday. Camry Jones won beam with a score of 9.3, 2nd on Floor with a 9.025, 5th on Bars with a score of 8.55, and 2nd in the all-around with a season high 35.425. Jessica Tingle also placed 8th on Bars with a score of 8.4. The team placed 2nd overall, beating out ALL 10 other Kansas schools. Congratulations to Camry Jones, Jessica Tingle, Shannon Martin, Mallory Wilhite, Grace Gregory, Caitlin Chen, Scottie Shelby, Amy Hein, and Mackenzie Rex! Great job girls!

DeVry University will host a free preparatory review for the science and math sections of the ACT from 9-2:30 on Saturday, October 9th. You must register by calling 816-943-7340. Space is limited so please register early.

A reminder from Spirit Club that we have a meeting Tuesday morning in the Little Theatre at 7 am! We will be discussing Homecoming Float, Signing up for Concessions, and Banner Making party! We expect to see your bright and shining faces on Tuesday morning

DeCloud Studios will be here to distribute all picture packets on Wednesday, September 22nd during all three lunches in front of the Auditorium. If you ordered a packet, be sure to pick it up on Wednesday.

Come buy your cougar flash drive wrist bands. Conveniently store all your homework while showing school spirit. Cougar Flash Drive Wrist Bands will be selling today during all 3 lunches for only $14, brought to you by SMNW DECA.

Sophomores interested in parking in the student parking lot need to see Mr. LyDay for an application. All applications are due back to Mr. LyDay on Friday, September 24th. Late applications will not be considered.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be having our first meeting of the fall this Monday, September 20th from 7:30-8:30 pm at Community Covenant Church, which is located at 435 and 87th Street. Come for food, games, and Christian fellowship. You’ll receive more information from your FCA teammates this week.

Preregister for the TAKE self defense class sponsored by Drill Team and the Ali Kemp Foundation. Class is from 6-9 on Wednesday, September 29th. Ticket includes a Panera Soup and Salad Dinner and the class. The cost is only $25 per person. You can register with Jillian Fry or Bailey Sestak or stop by the concession stand before halftime at the football game tonight.

Are you getting tired of people cutting in front of you in the line at lunch? We are too!!! Beginning today, Lunch Supervisors and Administrators are going to start writing–up students cutting the lines and assigning Saturday Schools. You can help by asking students cutting to go back to the end of the line. Thanks for your help with this.

Attention Juniors and Seniors interested in a career in fire service: Hutchinson Community College is hosting a field day for students wanting to find out more information about the HCC Fire Science program. The registration deadline is October 6th. See Mrs. Barnett in the Counseling Office for more information.

The soccer game against the Leavenworth Pioneers for tonight has been cancelled due to the heavy rain and the condition of the field. Last night, the game is being tentatively rescheduled for Saturday at noon. Our theme for the game will be Let’s Get Fired Up! So wear your orange and black, fill the cauldron, and be ready to burn up the wagon train!

Knock Knock? Who’s there? It’s your senior year, passing you by. This is the last opportunity to be a part of the Senior Homecoming Float and all of it awesomeness. Don’t miss out! Come to room 132 today after school. Contact Morgan Terrill with questions!

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be having our first meeting of the fall this Monday, September 20th from 7:30-8:30 pm at Community Covenant Church, which is located at 435 and 87th Street. Come for food, games, and Christian fellowship. You’ll receive more information from your FCA teammates this week.

Preregister for the TAKE self defense class sponsored by Drill Team and the Ali Kemp Foundation. Class is from 6-9 on Wednesday, September 29th. Ticket includes a Panera Soup and Salad Dinner and the class. The cost is only $25 per person. You can register with Jillian Fry or Bailey Sestak or stop by the concession stand before halftime at the football game this Friday.

Are you getting tired of people cutting in front of you in the line at lunch? We are too!!! Beginning today, Lunch Supervisors and Administrators are going to start writing–up students cutting the lines and assigning Saturday Schools. You can help by asking students cutting to go back to the end of the line. Thanks for your help with this.

This is a reminder to all boy soccer players. Orange cards will be due Friday morning to Coach Boren before 1st hour.

Attention Juniors and Seniors interested in a career in fire service: Hutchinson Community College is hosting a field day for students wanting to find out more information about the HCC Fire Science program. The registration deadline is October 6th. See Mrs. Barnett in the Counseling Office for more information.

Future Teachers of America Members will meet Tomorrow at 7:00 am in Room 230. We will be voting on this month’s Teacher of the Month. The T-Shirt Committee will be selected and we will also be electing our Officers for this year so come with nominations and your vote! See you Thursday in Room 230.

Last night, The Boys Soccer team avenged last year’s lost to Olathe Northwest by beating the Ravens with a score of 1-0. The lone goal was scored by senior, Kyle Moore off a penalty kick earned by Logan Knisely. A stingy defense helped Eric Zoellner record the cougars’ second league shutout of the season. Thanks to our fans who continue to come out and support the team. Tomorrow night, the cougars continue league play against the Leavenworth Pioneers at SMAC at 7:00. Come out and rock the cougar cauldron!

Do you like the Beatles, or do you just want to learn more about the most famous pop band of all time? There will be a short meeting with Emily Maddox and Mrs. Koenigsdorf to elect this year’s officers in room 130 after school today. Bring a friend and hope to see you there!

The top 6 JV Tennis players played in a varsity tournament yesterday in Gardner. Lauren Benjamin played well, but lost some tough matches at #1 singles. Zoe Ziegenhorn/Amanda Rebori beat Spring Hill in #1 doubles. Lauren Severance won 3 matches and won 3rd place in #2 singles and Courtney Jenkins/Trisha Jenkins won 3 matches and got 2nd place in #2 doubles. Good job girls!

The Girls’ Varsity Tennis is now 6-0 after defeating a strong Blue Valley NW team 7-5 yesterday. Winning singles were: Claire Ochieng, Allison Williams, Lizzy Hanson, and Hope Wooten. Winning doubles were: Mary Slattery/Claire Gordon, Allison Williams/Lizzy Hanson, and Claire Ochieng/Anne Brauer. They played great to beat a very good team. Keep up the good work! Next match is Monday in Lawrence for the Free State quad.

The following students have been named as semifinalists in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program: Jordan Dillon, Eric Fillmore, Emily Guerin, Jacob Lindenlaub, Jordan Perlmutter, Jens Thomsen, Aaron Thornburg, and Thomas Verschelden. Less than 1% of the nation’s high school seniors were named semifinalists. Being named a National Merit Semifinalist is an outstanding accomplishment. Congratulations!!

Knock Knock? Who’s there? It’s your senior year, passing you by. This is the last opportunity to be a part of the Senior Homecoming Float and all of it awesomeness. Don’t miss out! Come to room 132 on Thursday after school-contact Morgan Terrill with questions!

There is a four square club meeting after school today. Come to room 133 for treats and a few announcements and some games of four square! REMINDER: For all members a fee of $25 is due today! If you don’t have the fee or have any questions please contact Katie Mulich, Taryn Vogel, Jamie Texeira, or Ms. Melcher.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be having our first meeting of the fall this Monday, September 20th from 7:30-8:30 pm at Community Covenant Church, which is located at 435 and 87th Street. Come for food, games, and Christian fellowship. You’ll receive more information from your FCA teammates this week.

Future Teachers of America Members will meet Thursday morning at 7:00 am in Room 230. We will be voting on this month’s Teacher of the Month. The T-Shirt Committee will be selected and we will also be electing our Officers for this year so come with nominations and your vote! See you Thursday in Room 230.

The college now deadline for enrollment in classes and payment is today. This is a firm deadline. Questions see Mr. Mowry in the counseling office.

This week’s crossword puzzle winner is Mrs. Terri Fulghum. Come to the library to collect your fabulous prize!

Freshmen: If you missed the Freshmen Homecoming Float meeting this morning, don’t worry you can still get involved! Just contact Carolina Mach, Connor Johnson, Sam Gross, Colton Allen, or Johnny Carver.

Attention all SMNW students-Jostens class rings will be on sale in front of the auditorium TODAY during all three lunches. You need to bring a $50 deposit. If you forgot your money today, it’s NOT TOO LATE! You must bring your $50 deposit tomorrow morning in front of the auditorium starting at 7 am until school starts!

Come buy your cougar flash drive wrist bands. Conveniently store all your homework while showing school spirit. Cougar Flash Drive Wrist Bands will be selling today and Friday of this week during all 3 lunches for only $14, brought to you by SMNW DECA.

Soccer fans! The Boys JV and Varsity play Olathe Northwest at CBAC tonight. JV plays at 5 and Varsity at 7. Join the cougar cauldron and show Olathe who has the best high school soccer fans around.

Attention all GSA members. Due to the early dismissal today, there will be no meeting after school. See you next week!

Do you like the Beatles, or do you just want to learn more about the most famous pop band of all time? There will be a short meeting with Emily Maddox and Mrs. Koenigsdorf to elect this year’s officers in room 130 after school tomorrow. Bring a friend and hope to see you there!

Congratulation to the following JV Tennis players who beat Leavenworth yesterday by a score of 9-0. Winning both their singles and doubles matches were: Abby Zimmerman/Angela Nichita, Daniele Lollas/Paige Vander Leest, and McKenna Epperson/Bridgette Rigdon. Way to GO GIRLS! Good luck today at Blue Valley Northwest!

Do you love cookies and making a difference? Then come down to the Girl Effect meetings Tuesday before and after school in room 204! Stop by for a quick update and some snacks. We hope to see you there!

The Freshman Volleyball squad went 1-1 in their tri at Free State yesterday. The squad easily beat SMS in two games with outstanding serving by Abby Born, Sydney Lindenman, and Kelci Scott. In the next match, Free State proved to be a tough opponent, but the girls fought hard with Lauren Smith leading the back row in defense. Anna Thomsen and Jackie Entzminger showed their skills at the net with several kills each and Lindsey Unrein and Taylor Kangethe provided excellent serving which helped keep the team in the game. Join us next week when we battle it out here at home!

The weight room will be closed after school today.

The Girls’ Varsity Tennis is now 5-0 after defeating Leavenworth 9-0 yesterday. Winning singles were: Mary Slattery, Claire Gordon, Claire Ochieng, Anne Brauer, Lauren Benjamin, and Lauren Severance. Winning doubles were: Amy Miller/Katie Hansen, Allison Williams/Lizzy Hanson, and Hope Wooten/Zoe Ziegenhorn. Good luck today against BVNW here at SMNW.

Spirit Club would like to congratulate the following Homecoming Candidates. Girl Candidates are: Kaitlyn Carl, Maggie Cheatham, Gwen Devonshire, Hailey Esch, Lauren Minick, Kayla Morris, Cara Olson; Sara Osborne, Peyton Smith, Paige Stevens, Elodia Terrazas, and Boy Candidates are: Phil Billaci, Adam Chase, Matt Frazee, Daniel Fry, Drew Goodger, John Kaleekal, Aaron Kenney, Jon Sestak, A.J. Spencer, Aaron Thornburg, Fritz Wood. A reminder to all candidates and teachers that candidates are excused for all of 5th hour to take pictures. Candidates please report to the rock immediately after 4th hour.

The Girls’ Varsity Tennis team finished a very strong 2nd to SM East on Saturday with 30 points out of a possible 40. Anne Brauer won 2 matches, Mary Slattery, Claire Ochieng, and Hope Wooten all won 3 matches, and Claire Gordon won all 4 matches in singles. All 5 doubles teams won 3 matches: Amy Miller/Katie Hansen, Allison Williams/Lizzy Hanson, Amanda Rebori/Zoe Ziegenhorn, Lauren Severance/Lauren Benjamin and Trisha/Courtney Jenkins. GREAT PLAYING GIRLS! Good luck today against Leavenworth here at NW.

Shawnee Mission School District and Shawnee Mission Northwest will watch President Obama’s Back to School Speech. The broadcast will be aired in individual NW classrooms on Tuesday, September 14th at 12:00 p.m. Parents, who wish to have their child excused from viewing this speech, please send a written and signed note with your child to deliver to his 6th period teacher. The students who opt out will be sent to an alternate location in the building during this time.

Freshmen: Do you want to help make the best homecoming float ever? If so, stop by for the freshmen homecoming float meeting at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 14 in Room 132. Contact Connor, Carolina Mach, Sam Gross, or Johnny Carver for details. Make sure your freshmen year is one to remember!

Tomorrow we will be on the 1:10 early release schedule.

Freshman Volleyball Squad brought home a hard fought medal as the winners of the Silver Bracket at the BV High School Tournament this past Saturday. Outstanding serving honors go to both Sydney Lindenman and Kelci Scott while the most kills goes to Lindsey Unrein. Setter Abby Born was spot on the Lauren Smith was an outstanding passer all day. The Freshman team with a current record of 6-4 this year consists of Abby Born, Jackie Entzminger, Rachael Hinkle, Taylor Kangethe, Sydney Lindenman, Kelci Scott, Jennifer Smith, Lauren Smith, Anna Thomsen, and Lindsey Unrein.

Categories practice after school today in Room 105.

Hey Northwest! Tuesday morning…Little Theatre at 7:10 a.m. Spirit Club will be holding a meeting! We will be discussing details of the homecoming parade and much more!

Future Teachers of America Members will meet Thursday morning at 7:00 am in Room 230. We will be voting on this month’s Teacher of the Month. The T-Shirt Committee will be selected and we will also be electing our Officers for this year so come with nominations and your vote! See you Thursday in Room 230.

The college now deadline for enrollment in classes and payment is Tuesday, September 14th. This is a firm deadline. Questions see Mr. Mowry in the counseling office.

The College of Wooster and Baker University-Tuesday, September 14th; Creighton University and Missouri University of Science and Technology-Wednesday, September 15th, Stephens College-Thursday, September 16th, KU-Friday, September 24th, Johnson County Community College-Monday, September 27th. Wednesday, September 15th Criminal Justice Day at Johnson County Community College, Wednesday, September 22nd Senior Day at Wichita State University, and Open House New York University on Saturday, September 25th.

The CCC will have its first Cappuccino Day today. Enjoy a cup of Cappuccino; Hot Chocolate, or Lemonade and some cookies. We will buy food for many needy families. Thanks for your support.

Seniors! Are you prepared to be spirited for your last year at Northwest? If so, then get involved in StuCo’s senior float for the homecoming parade. The float is going to be awesome this year and students are needed to help make this happen. Come to the meeting today at 2:45 in room 132 to find out this year’s theme and lots of ways to contribute. If you are not able to come or want more information, contact Adam Chase. Make sure your senior year is one to remember!

Ladies and Gentlemen-the moment you’ve been waiting for Student Council would like to announce. The theme for this year’s Homecoming Dance…drum roll please…FIRE AND ICE. Start asking your dates, shopping for your dress, and getting your dancing shoes on for the most formal event of your entire high school career. Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, October 2nd from 8-11 p.m. in the NW cafeteria. Don’t forget to wear appropriate formal attire. For gentlemen that means a tie with a collared shirt and for ladies, formal dresses. Keep your shoes on for the entire night and keep the dancing clean. NW has an outside guest policy-you MUST pick up a form in the office if you are bringing a date from another school. You can’t wait until the last minute because forms must be turned in to the office by Wednesday, September 29th! Stay tuned to find out more about ticket sales in the next week. Can’t wait to see you there!

Attention all Seniors who have not had their Senior pictures taken at DeCloud Studios. The LAST DAY to get your picture taken is today. Walk in appointments are available from 3-5 pm today! Check the lists posted on the mall doors to see if you are among those who currently will NOT appear in the senior section of the yearbook! That would be so sad. If you have questions about your senior picture, please call DeCloud at 913-956-7200. DON’T BE LEFT OUT OF YOUR SENIOR YEARBOOK!

Last night, the Boys Soccer team ambushed the SM North Indians and defeated them by a score of 8-0. Goals were scored by David Fancher, Cody Silva, Connor Holman, Jacob Lindenlaub, Logan Knisely, Adam Zoellner, and Evan Miller. A stingy cougar defense led by Kyle Moore did not allow a single shot on goal for the entire match. Eric Zoellner recorded the first cougar shutout of the season. Great job boys!

With your Homecoming Dance theme announced it’s time for Spirit Club to announce the Homecoming Parade theme! Drum roll please…your 2010 Homecoming Parade Theme will be DESTINATION: BEAT THE RAIDERS!! It doesn’t matter how we get there, whether it’s by plane, train, or automobile, our team will always win!! So, to all you clubs out there be sure to get your float ideas rolling and turn your packet in by Monday! See Ms. Melcher or Mr. Magwire with questions.

Northwest, please stop by the gallery (next to the front office) and experience the “Matrix” exhibit from hour 4 and 7 Design class. This exhibit will be up over the next week and a half.
Design students have been working hard over the last two weeks, developing intricate designs, selecting colors that work well together and hopefully creating the illusion of movement or a change in size of elements used in t heir “Matrix” designs. We appreciate your support. We know you’ll enjoy the show.

The CCC will have its first Cappuccino Day tomorrow. Enjoy a cup of Cappuccino; Hot Chocolate, or Lemonade and some cookies. We will buy food for many needy families. Thanks for your support.

Seniors! Are you prepared to be spirited for your last year at Northwest? If so, then get involved in StuCo’s senior float for the homecoming parade. The float is going to be awesome this year and students are needed to help make this happen. Come to the meeting tomorrow before school at 7 a.m. and after school at 2:45 in room 132 to find out this year’s theme and lots of ways to contribute. If you are not able to come or want more information, contact Adam Chase. Make sure your senior year is one to remember!

Attention all Sophomores! Are you ready to defend our title as one of the best floats in the homecoming parade? If so, then get involved in StuCo’s sophomore class float for the homecoming parade. The float is going to be awesome this year and students are needed to help make that happen. Come to the meeting today at 2:45 p.m. in room 132 to find out this year’s theme and lots of ways to contribute. If you are not able to come, contact Garrett Allen, Marcus McNeace, or Caitlin Chen for information. Make sure your sophomore year is one to remember!

Ladies and Gentlemen-the moment you’ve been waiting for Student Council would like to announce. The theme for this year’s Homecoming Dance…drum roll please…FIRE AND ICE. Start asking your dates, shopping for your dress, and getting your dancing shoes on for the most formal event of your entire high school career. Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, October 2nd from 8-11 p.m. in the NW cafeteria. Don’t forget to wear appropriate formal attire. For gentlemen that means a tie with a collared shirt and for ladies, formal dresses. Keep your shoes on for the entire night and keep the dancing clean. NW has an outside guest policy-you MUST pick up a form in the office if you are bringing a date from another school. You can’t wait until the last minute because forms must be turned in to the office by Wednesday, September 29th! Stay tuned to find out more about ticket sales in the next week. Can’t wait to see you there!

Attention all Seniors who have not had their Senior pictures taken at DeCloud Studios. The LAST DAY to get your picture taken is September 10th. Walk in appointments are available from 3-5 pm every day this week! Check the lists posted on the mall doors to see if you are among those who currently will NOT appear in the senior section of the yearbook! That would be so sad. If you have questions about your senior picture, please call DeCloud at 913-956-7200. DON’T BE LEFT OUT OF YOUR SENIOR YEARBOOK!

Tonight, the Boys Soccer team takes on the SM North Indians at North District Stadium at 7:30. Come rock the cauldron!

All cast and crew of Once Upon a Mattress, please remember the meeting for you and your parents at 7 p.m. this evening in the auditorium. It should take less than 30 minutes.

Mrs. Pedersen’s 4th hour will eat 3rd lunch today.

This is a reminder to all boys’ soccer players that orange cards are due tomorrow to Coach Boren before 1st hour.

Key Club members: Key Club meeting tomorrow at 7:05 in room 155; bring T-shirt ideas; we have project ideas for sign-up. There will be donuts. If you cannot attend the morning meeting, come at 2:45 in the library.

With your Homecoming Dance theme announced it’s time for Spirit Club to announce the Homecoming Parade theme! Drum roll please…your 2010 Homecoming Parade Theme will be DESTINATION: BEAT THE RAIDERS!! It doesn’t matter how we get there, whether it’s by plane, train, or automobile, our team will always win!! So, to all you clubs out there be sure to get your float ideas rolling and turn your packet in by Monday! See Ms. Melcher or Mr. Magwire with questions.

The JV Girls Tennis team defeated Olathe East yesterday by a score of 11-7. Winning in singles were: Lauren Severance, Amanda Rebori, Trisha Jenkins, Abby Zimmerman, Angela Nichita, Daniele Lollas, Paige Vander Leest, McKenna Epperson, and Bridgette Rigdon. Doubles winners were: Amanda Rebori/Lauren Severance; and Abby Zimmerman/McKenna Epperson. Good luck today at Blue Valley Northwest.

The Girl’s Varsity Tennis team improved their record to 4-0 yesterday by defeating Olathe East 8-4. Congratulations to all the girls winning singles: Mary Slattery, Claire Gordon, Claire Ochieng, Lizzy Hanson, Lauren Benjamin, and Zoe Ziegenhorn. Doubles winners were: Amy Miller/Katie Hansen; and Mary Slattery/Claire Gordon. Good luck today against BVNW at NW.

Pittsburg State University, Friday, September 10th.

Club Eight meeting today at 2:50 pm in room 130.

Hola Amigos! You should join Spanish Club! If you are in a Spanish class, speak Spanish, or just plain awesome…come! We are meeting this Thursday morning at 7:10 in room 109. There will be something sweet to eat!

The CCC will have its first Cappuccino Day on Friday, September 10th. Enjoy a cup of Cappuccino; Hot Chocolate, or Lemonade and some cookies. We will buy food for many needy families. Thanks for your support.

Seniors! Are you prepared to be spirited for your last year at Northwest? If so, then get involved in StuCo’s senior float for the homecoming parade. The float is going to be awesome this year and students are needed to help make this happen. Come to the meeting on Friday, September 10th before school at 7 a.m. and after school at 2:45 in room 132 to find out this year’s theme and lots of ways to contribute. If you are not able to come or want more information, contact Adam Chase. Make sure your senior year is one to remember!

Attention all Sophomores! Are you ready to defend our title as one of the best floats in the homecoming parade? If so, then get involved in StuCo’s sophomore class float for the homecoming parade. The float is going to be awesome this year and students are needed to help make that happen. Come to the meeting on Thursday, September 9th at 7 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. in room 132 to find out this year’s theme and lots of ways to contribute. If you are not able to come, contact Garrett Allen, Marcus McNeace, or Caitlin Chen for information. Make sure your sophomore year is one to remember!

Attention all sophomores-there will be a sophomore class meeting on Thursday during Seminar in the auditorium to discuss Jostens Class Rings. Seminar Teachers-please dismiss all sophomores at the first passing bell at 9:30-we’ll see you there!

Ladies and Gentlemen-the moment you’ve been waiting for Student Council would like to announce. The theme for this year’s Homecoming Dance…drum roll please…FIRE AND ICE. Start asking your dates, shopping for your dress, and getting your dancing shoes on for the most formal event of your entire high school career. Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, October 2nd from 8-11 p.m. in the NW cafeteria. Don’t forget to wear appropriate formal attire. For gentlemen that means a tie with a collared shirt and for ladies, formal dresses. Keep your shoes on for the entire night and keep the dancing clean. NW has an outside guest policy-you MUST pick up a form in the office if you are bringing a date from another school. You can’t wait until the last minute because forms must be turned in to the office by Wednesday, September 29th! Stay tuned to find out more about ticket sales in the next week. Can’t wait to see you there!

Attention all Seniors who have not had their Senior pictures taken at DeCloud Studios. The LAST DAY to get your picture taken is September 10th. Walk in appointments are available from 3-5 pm every day this week! Check the lists posted on the mall doors to see if you are among those who currently will NOT appear in the senior section of the yearbook! That would be so sad. If you have questions about your senior picture, please call DeCloud at 913-956-7200. DON’T BE LEFT OUT OF YOUR SENIOR YEARBOOK!

HELPER Club will meet in room 234 today after school. Elections and some discussions about our goals for the year will be on the agenda. Come be a part of a great group of people affecting lives around the world with their generous efforts. Activities will follow the meeting!

The JV Volleyball team played at Olathe East last night and came home with three victories. They beat both SM East and Leavenworth in straight sets while beating Olathe East in three. The girls are now 6-1.

Ukulele Club will meet today after school in room 127!

A day late, but not a dollar short! This week’s crossword puzzle winner is Ms. Griggs, Social Studies teacher. Come to the library to collect your fabulous prize!

The Senior Class Picture will be taken tomorrow morning during seminar. If you have not received your photo packet-please see your Senior English teacher today.

Key Club members: Key Club meeting Friday at 7:05 in room 155; bring T-shirt ideas; we have project ideas for sign-up. There will be donuts. If you cannot attend the morning meeting, come at 2:45 in the library.

With your Homecoming Dance theme announced it’s time for Spirit Club to announce the Homecoming Parade theme! Drum roll please…your 2010 Homecoming Parade Theme will be DESTINATION: BEAT THE RAIDERS!! It doesn’t matter how we get there, whether it’s by plane, train, or automobile, our team will always win!! So, to all you clubs out there be sure to get your float ideas rolling and turn your packet in by Monday! See Ms. Melcher or Mr. Magwire with questions.

The French Club will be selling delicious CREPES for only one dollar in the mall Thursday morning before school.

The Coalition is officially collecting T-shirt money! If you’re interested in buying a super awesome T-shirt that all the super awesome things the Coalition stands for, give $12 ASAP to Victoria Banks, Isabel Zacharias, Caleb Amundson, Adam Chase, or Jordan Dillon. Don’t forget to come to the meeting tomorrow in room 155 after school.

University of Notre Dame Information Program, Tuesday, September 7th at 7 p.m. at Rockhurst High School Rose Theatre; Technology Day, Pittsburg State University, Friday, September 10th ;

Any Juniors and Seniors interested in traveling to Italy, Greece, and the Mediterranean in June 2011, please see Mrs. Mick in room 12. We still have open spots and hope you’d like to join! Mrs. Mick will have a 15 minute informational meeting about European travel on Wednesday, September 8th after school

Club Eight meeting Wednesday, September 8th at 2:50 pm in room 130.

Hey all of you four square lovers! Do you remember those amazing days at recess playing foursquare? Do you want to relive the glory days? WELL-come to the all new four square club! We will meet Wednesdays after school in room 133! For more information talk to Katie Mulich, Jamie Texiera, Taryn Vogel, or Ms. Melcher.

The first meeting EVER of Northwest’s new poetry club is TODAY after school in room 153! Everyone is welcome and we’re going outside to eat cookies, and write some things together!

Attention all GSA members! Come join the fun today after school in room 130. Bring a friend! We hope to see you today!

Hola Amigos! You should join Spanish Club! If you are in a Spanish class, speak Spanish, or just plain awesome…come! We are meeting this Thursday morning at 7:10 in room 109. There will be something sweet to eat!

Attention all Juniors-anyone interested in being a part of the 2010 Homecoming Parade Float for the Junior Class. StuCo will host a meeting on Wednesday, September 8th before school in room 132 at 7 am. The meeting won’t take long and we need you to be there! See Eric Zoellner and Aaron Terrill with questions!

There will be an Interact Club meeting at 7:15 tomorrow morning in room 202.

The CCC will have its first Cappuccino Day on Friday, September 10th. Enjoy a cup of Cappuccino; Hot Chocolate, or Lemonade and some cookies. We will buy food for many needy families. Thanks for your support.

Seniors! Are you prepared to be spirited for your last year at Northwest? If so, then get involved in StuCo’s senior float for the homecoming parade. The float is going to be awesome this year and students are needed to help make this happen. Come to the meeting on Friday, September 10th before school at 7 a.m. and after school at 2:45 in room 132 to find out this year’s theme and lots of ways to contribute. If you are not able to come or want more information, contact Adam Chase. Make sure your senior year is one to remember!

Attention all Sophomores! Are you ready to defend our title as one of the best floats in the homecoming parade? If so, then get involved in StuCo’s sophomore class float for the homecoming parade. The float is going to be awesome this year and students are needed to help make that happen. Come to the meeting on Thursday, September 9th at 7 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. in room 132 to find out this year’s theme and lots of ways to contribute. If you are not able to come, contact Garrett Allen, Marcus McNeace, or Caitlin Chen for information. Make sure your sophomore year is one to remember!

Attention all sophomores-there will be a sophomore class meeting on Thursday during Seminar in the auditorium to discuss Jostens Class Rings. Seminar Teachers-please dismiss all sophomores at the first passing bell at 9:30-we’ll see you there!

Ladies and Gentlemen-the moment you’ve been waiting for Student Council would like to announce. The theme for this year’s Homecoming Dance…drum roll please…FIRE AND ICE. Start asking your dates, shopping for dress, and getting your dancing shoes on for the most formal event of your entire high school career. Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, October 2nd from 8-11 p.m. in the NW cafeteria. Don’t forget to wear appropriate formal attire. For gentlemen that means a tie with a collared shirt and for ladies, formal dresses. Keep your shoes on for the entire night and keep the dancing clean. NW has an outside guest policy-you MUST pick up a form in the office if you are bringing a date from another school. You can’t wait until the last minute because forms must be turned in to the office by Wednesday, September 29th! Stay tuned to find out more about ticket sales in the next week. Can’t wait to see you there!

University of Notre Dame Information Program, Tuesday, September 7th at 7 p.m. at Rockhurst High School Rose Theatre; Technology Day, Pittsburg State University, Friday, September 10th ;

Hey Hey Hey !!! Orange Army T-shirts sales end today for the first order!!! You MUST preorder the t-shirt by completing the order form and paying $10. Student Council tables will be set up in the mall during lunch today. Order forms and money can be turned in at the tables or room 132 after school (to Mrs. Dent) by 3:00 today. Parent, sibling, and faculty shirts are available.

Hey Northwest! What are you doing tonight? Don’t have anything planned? Then you should come out and support your Varsity Volleyball team for our first match of the season against the Blue Valley North Mustangs 5 o’clock in the main gym! We’d really appreciate everyone’s incredible spirit, so come out and make sure to wear your orange and black!

Any Juniors and Seniors interested in traveling to Italy, Greece, and the Mediterranean in June 2011, please see Mrs. Mick in room 12. We still have open spots and hope you’d like to join! Mrs. Mick will have a 15 minute informational meeting about European travel on Wednesday, September 8th after school

Academic Decathlon members, please find Mrs. Mick in room 12 after school to pick up your calendar today.

The JV Girls Tennis team defeated SM South yesterday by a score of 9-3. Winning in singles were Anne Brauer, Lauren Benjamin, Lauren Severance, Amanda Rebori, Trisha Jenkins, Brooke Evans, Becca Theece, Abby Zimmerman, and Angela Nichita. The following girls were well on their way to victory at the time the match was called due to lightning: Lauren Benjamin/Lauren Severance; Amanda Rebori/Zoe Ziegenhorn; Trisha Jenkins/Courtney Jenkins; Bridgette Rigdon/McKenna Epperson; Jenny Nelson/Becca Theece; and Daniele Lollas/Paige Vander Leest. Good job girls!

The Girls Varsity Tennis team is now 3-0 after defeating SM South 5-1 and Olathe NW 4-1. Mary Slattery won at #1 singles twice. Claire Gordon won at #2 singles twice, and Claire Ochieng won both her matches at #3 singles. Katie Hansen/Amy Miller won twice at #1doubles and Lizzy Hansen/Hope Wooten won at #3 doubles. We will have a full team practice today after school at 3:00.

Attention: the Boys Soccer Game against Olathe South is rescheduled for tonight. Game time is 7:00 at CBAC. Come out and rock the cauldron as we take on one of our biggest league rivals.

Club Eight meeting Wednesday, September 8th at 2:50 pm in room 130.

Hey all of you four square lovers! Do you remember those amazing days at recess playing foursquare? Do you want to relive the glory days? WELL-come to the all new four square club! We will meet Wednesdays after school in room 133! For more information talk to Katie Mulich, Jamie Texiera, Taryn Vogel, or Ms. Melcher.

The first meeting EVER of Northwest’s new poetry club will be next Tuesday, September 7th after school in room 153! There will be cookies, outdoor fun stuff, and lots of poetry goodness. Come and get pumped up for a very exciting year!

Freshman, if you want to be a class rep. for spirit club turn in you class rep. form today to Melcher or Magwire by the end of the day. Also, Spirit Club will be having a meeting Tuesday morning at 7:10 in the Little Theatre. Stop by for a good start to your morning and school spirit!

You know you want to be a star! So audition for the fall musical Once Upon a Mattress. Auditions are today. Sign up for a vocal audition time today in front of the Little Theatre.

Youth Leadership Summit Cleveland Chiropractic College, in Overland Park September 2nd, 9 am-2:15 p.m.; University of Notre Dame Information Program, Tuesday, September 7th at 7 p.m. at Rockhurst High School Rose Theatre; Technology Day, Pittsburg State University, Friday, September 10th ; Exploring College Options at Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford on Monday, September 13th at 7:30 pm at the Sheraton Hotel Convention Center; Tulane University come to you , Monday, September 20th at 7:00 pm at Marriott Country Club Plaza; and The Midwest Christian College Fair and Financial Aid Workshop hosted by Maranatha Academy is Monday, September 27th from 6-9 p.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Pittsburg State University, Friday, September 3rd at 8a.m.; KU School of Engineering, Monday, September 13th at 8:30 a.m.; and St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Tuesday, September 21st at 8 a.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Hey Hey Hey !!! Orange Army T-shirts sales are starting!!! You MUST preorder the t-shirt by completing the order forms and paying $10. Tables will be set up in the mall during lunches all this week. Student Council will also take orders at the football game tonight! Order forms and money can be turned in at the tables or room 132 after school (to Mrs. Dent) by Friday, September 3rd. Parent, sibling, and faculty shirts are available.

Attention all students interested in being on the wrestling team this winter. There is an important informational meeting tomorrow at 7 am in room B.

Key Club members: please come to room 155 Friday, September 3rd before 7:30 am to vote for Homecoming King/Queen. It should take about 5 minutes.

I know what you’re doing after school…Going to Coalition! Coalition will be held in room 18, not 155, right after school today. Get excited for Paramount #1 and be sure to bring your $12 for this year’s shirt or $15 for this and last year’s shirts! We will be voting for Homecoming candidates. See you at 3!

Do you like donuts? Well then you are in luck! Thespian Troupe 888 is selling donuts all this week in the mall for $1. Come and get a tasty breakfast and support your local Thespian Troupe.

Hey Northwest! What are you doing Friday night? Don’t have anything planned? Then you should come out and support your Varsity Volleyball team for our first match of the season against the Blue Valley North Mustangs 5 o’clock in the main gym! We’d really appreciate everyone’s incredible spirit, so come out and make sure to wear your orange and black!

Any Juniors and Seniors interested in traveling to Italy, Greece, and the Mediterranean in June 2011, please see Mrs. Mick in room 12. We still have open spots and hope you’d like to join! Mrs. Mick will have a 15 minute informational meeting about European travel on Wednesday, September 8th after school

Hey Northwest! Spirit Club will be having face painting tonight before the Varsity Football game. Face painting will start at 6:30 by the flag pole at North. The game starts at 7 pm at North Stadium, so be sure to get there early! Show your Cougar Spirit and Pride while we take on the Lancers for the first game of the year. See ya there!

Academic Decathlon members, please find Mrs. Mick in room 12 after school to pick up your calendar this week.

Attention all students! Have you been wanting to know more about NW clubs and how to join? Then come to school early tomorrow. SMNW clubs will have tables set up in the mall area from 7-7:30 am with information on their clubs and signup sheets for interested students! Join a club and meet some new people!

The JV Girls Tennis team beat Olathe South yesterday by a score of 16 to 2. Congratulations to the following girls who won in singles: Lauren Benjamin, Lauren Severance, Amanda Rebori, Trisha Jenkins, Courtney Jenkins, Brooke Evans, Becca Theece, Abby Zimmerman, Angela Nichita, Daniele Lollas, and Paige Vanderleest. Also congratulations to the following teams who won in doubles: Lauren Benjamin/Lauren Severance, Amanda Rebori/Brooke Evans, Trisha Jenkins/Courtney Jenkins, Becca Theece/Angela Nichita and Abby Zimmerman/McKenna Epperson.

Science Olympiad will meet in room 215, today after school.

The Girls Varsity Tennis team got off to a great start yesterday defeating Olathe South 11-1. Congratulations to all the girls winning singles: Mary Slattery, Claire Gordon, Claire Ochieng, Anne Brauer, Lizzy Hanson, Zoe Ziegenhorn, and Laura Cale; Doubles winners were: Amy Miller/Katie Hansen; Claire Ochieng/Anne Brauer; and Lizzy Hanson/Hope Wooten. This was a good win because we played 11 girls against their top 8. Good luck today against SMS and Olathe NW.

Congratulations to the Sophomore Volleyball squad!!! They went 3-0 in their opening quad last night. They defeated SM South, SM West and SM North. They beat all 3 teams in 2 games. Excellent play by all 10 girls: Kathryn Fix, Morgan McNeace, Carolina Mach, Collene Weigel, Kailee Evatt, Caitlin Beatty, Macaela Abarka, Carly Benjamin, Cierra Carbajo, and Jennifer Hanneman!

Our first BPA, Business Professionals of America, meeting will be today at 2:45 in room 203. If you are interested in finding out more about what BPA can do for you, come on by and meet with us.

Tonight, the Cougars continue play in the Olathe tournament against their league rival, the Olathe South Falcons. Over the last few seasons, every game has come down to one goal scored in the final minutes of play. Game time is 7:00 at CBAC. Come out and rock the cauldron!

You know you want to be a star! So audition for the fall musical Once Upon a Mattress. Auditions dates are today and tomorrow. Sign up for a vocal audition time (either Wednesday or Thursday) in front of the Little Theatre.

College Now students: Application to JCCC and High School Authorization forms are due at JCCC by 5:00 tonight to get credit for classes this fall. ACT test results are also due today for classes that require testing data.

There will be a French Club meeting tomorrow at 7:10 a.m. in room 114. We will be talking about T-Shirts, the opera “Carmen” and we will be nominating Homecoming candidates.

Youth Leadership Summit Cleveland Chiropractic College, in Overland Park September 2nd, 9 am-2:15 p.m.; University of Notre Dame Information Program, Tuesday, September 7th at 7 p.m. at Rockhurst High Sch9ool Rose Theatre; Technology Day, Pittsburg State University, Friday, September 10th ; Exploring College Options at Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford on Monday, September 13th at 7:30 pm at the Sheraton Hotel Convention Center; Tulane University come to you , Monday, September 20th at 7:00 pm at Marriott Country Club Plaza; and The Midwest Christian College Fair and Financial Aid Workshop hosted by Maranatha Academy is Monday, September 27th from 6-9 p.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Pittsburg State University, Friday, September 3rd at 8a.m.; KU School of Engineering, Monday, September 13th at 8:30 a.m.; and St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Tuesday, September 21st at 8 a.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Hey Hey Hey !!! Orange Army T-shirts sales are starting!!! You MUST preorder the t-shirt by completing the order forms and paying $10. Tables will be set up in the mall during lunches all this week. Student Council will also take orders at the first football game! Order forms and money can be turned in at the tables or room 132 after school (to Mrs. Dent) by Friday, September 3rd. Parent, sibling, and faculty shirts are available.

Attention all freshmen! The Freshmen Student Council Elections will be held tomorrow during seminar in the auditorium! Make sure you plan accordingly with your schoolwork as you will have less work time during seminar due to the assembly. Make sure you vote for the students who will be the best representatives for the class of 2014!

Attention all students interested in being on the wrestling team this winter. There is an important informational meeting this Friday, September 3rd at 7 am in room B.

Key Club members: please come to room 155 Friday, September 3rd before 7:30 am to vote for Homecoming King/Queen. It should take about 5 minutes.

Couldn’t come to last week’s Coalition meeting? Not a problem! We would love to see you tomorrow after school in room 155. Be sure to bring $12 for t-shirts because you have to turn in your money when you order. Get excited for Paramount #1 where we will launch this month’s theme of meetings as well as discuss the trimester more.

Attention current and former German students and German speaking exchange students: German Club will meet today in room 109 at 2:45 pm. Come and help as plan out first event.

Do you like donuts? Well then you are in luck! Thespian Troupe 888 is selling donuts all this week in the mall for $1. Come and get a tasty breakfast and support your local Thespian Troupe.

Rain or shine the Bonfire Assembly will still take place tonight! Come out to the gym tonight at 7 pm to kick off fall sports and cheer on out football boys to victory. Also, we still have a few bonfire shirts for sale so stop by the t-shirt table during lunch. See you tonight!

Hey Northwest! What are you doing Friday night? Don’t have anything planned? Then you should come out and support your Varsity Volleyball team for our first match of the season against the Blue Valley North Mustangs 5 o’clock in the main gym! We’d really appreciate everyone’s incredible spirit, so come out and make sure to wear your orange and black!

Don’t forget! Amnesty is meeting today after school in room 8. We will be making posters and talking about upcoming events including a movie night.

Club 121 is meeting tomorrow morning at 7 in the Little Theatre!!! It will be a time for Christians to gather, pray, and worship. EVERYONE is welcome, so come! There will be doughnuts!

Hey Northwest! Spirit Club will be having face painting Thursday night before the Varsity Football game. Face painting will start at 6:30 by the flag pole. The game starts at 7 pm at North Stadium, so be sure to get there early! Show your Cougar Spirit and Pride while we take on the Lancers for the first game of the year. See ya there!

You know you want to be a star! So audition for the fall musical Once Upon a Mattress. Auditions dates are today-September 2, today through Thursday. Everyone who wants to audition must come to the dance audition today in the Parker Auditorium. Bring shoes you can dance in and clothes you can move in.. Then sign up for a vocal audition time (either Wednesday or Thursday) in front of the Little Theatre.

Registration for night school is today at Horizons High School from 4-6 p.m. See your academic counselor prior to this date to get a registration form.

Attention students interested in engineering, science, and math! Black and Veatch is offering students an opportunity to gain experience and explore the field of engineering. An informational meeting will be held for students and their parents tonight starting at 7:00 pm at Black and Veatch. Please see Mrs. Barnett in the Counseling Office for more information. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Attention Club representatives or officers of all NW clubs and activities: Please see Ms. Hartman in the counseling office for important information about attending the new student party on September 2nd, and setting up a table for “Northwest CLUB SIGN UP DAY” on Friday, September 3rd.

Attention Seniors: Euro-Trip is back and there is still time to sign up. Have you ever wanted to travel to Europe and see all of the different sites? Well we are traveling to London, England, Paris, France, and Berlin, Germany along with many places in between. If you would like information on this great trip see Mr. Stubenrauch in room 134.

The College Now deadline for the application, the high school authorization form, and showing ACT test scores, is tomorrow. Students who need the forms should see Mr. Mowry in the counseling office.

There will be a French Club meeting this Thursday at 7:10a.m. in room 114. We will be talking about T-Shirts, the opera “Carmen” and we will be nominating Homecoming candidates.

Youth Leadership Summit Cleveland Chiropractic College, in Overland Park September 2nd, 9 am-2:15 p.m.; University of Notre Dame Information Program, Tuesday, September 7th at 7 p.m. at Rockhurst High School Rose Theatre; Technology Day, Pittsburg State University, Friday, September 10th ; Exploring College Options at Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford on Monday, September 13th at 7:30 pm at the Sheraton Hotel Convention Center; Tulane University come to you , Monday, September 20th at 7:00 pm at Marriott Country Club Plaza; and The Midwest Christian College Fair and Financial Aid Workshop hosted by Maranatha Academy is Monday, September 27th from 6-9 p.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Pittsburg State University, Friday, September 3rd at 8a.m.; KU School of Engineering, Monday, September 13th at 8:30 a.m.; and St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Tuesday, September 21st at 8 a.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Hey Hey Hey !!! Orange Army T-shirts sales are starting!!! You MUST preorder the t-shirt by completing the order forms and paying $10. Tables will be set up in the mall during lunches all this week. Student Council will also take orders at the first football game! Order forms and money can be turned in at the tables or room 132 after school (to Mrs. Dent) by Friday, September 3rd. Parent, sibling, and faculty shirts are available.

Attention all freshmen! The Freshmen Student Council Elections will be held this Thursday during seminar in the auditorium! Make sure you plan accordingly with your schoolwork as you will have less work time during seminar due to the assembly. Make sure you vote for the students who will be the best representatives for the class of 2014!

Soccer Fans! It’s time to rock the Cauldron! The Northwest Boys Soccer team opens the season today against Blue Valley North Mustangs at 5:00 at CBAC. Come watch us play and kick the season off to a rocking start.

Attention current NHS seniors! Our first meeting of the year will be Wednesday, September 1st at 7:05 in the auditorium. Don’t forget to bring t-shirt designs for our 2010-2011 shirt.

Attention all students interested in being on the wrestling team this winter. There is an important informational meeting this Friday, September 3rd at 7 am in room B.

Key Club members: please come to room 155 Friday, September 3rd before 7:30 am to vote for Homecoming King/Queen. It should take about 5 minutes.

Don’t forget! There will be two Girl Effect meetings tomorrow, one before school at 7:20 and one after school at 2:45 in room 204. Join us for some fun and learn what we are all about. We hope to see you there!

Couldn’t come to last week’s Coalition meeting? Not a problem! We would love to see you this Thursday after schoo0l in room 155. Be sure to bring $12 for t-shirts because you have to turn in your money when you order. Get excited for Paramount #1 where we will launch this month’s theme of meetings as well as discuss the trimester more.

Attention current and former German students and German speaking exchange students: German Club will meet for the first time this year in room 109 at 2:45 pm on Wednesday, September 1st.

Attention all GSA members! Come join the fun today after school in Room 130 as we begin another exciting year of group activities. Bring a friend! We hope to see you today.

You know you want to be a star! So audition for the fall musical Once Upon a Mattress. Auditions dates are August 31-Septtember 2, Tuesday through Thursday. Everyone who wants to audition must come to the dance audition on Tuesday, August 31st in the Parker Auditorium. Bring shoes you can dance in and clothes you can move in.. Then sign up for a vocal audition time (either Wednesday or Thursday) in front of the Little Theatre.

Registration for night school is August 30th and 31st at Horizons High School from 4-6 p.m. See your academic counselor prior to this date to get a registration form.

If you love all things books, reading, and library, you are invited to attend the SLAB, Student Library Advisory Board meeting, Tuesday, August 31st, in the library at 7:15.

Attention students interested in engineering, science, and math! Black and Veatch is offering students an opportunity to gain experience and explore the field of engineering. An informational meeting will be held for students and their parents on Tuesday, August 31st starting at 7:00 pm at Black and Veatch. Please see Mrs. Barnett in the Counseling Office for more information. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Attention Club representatives or officers of all NW clubs and activities: Please see Ms. Hartman in the counseling office for important information about attending the new student party on September 2nd, and setting up a table for “Northwest CLUB SIGN UP DAY” on Friday, September 3rd.

Hey Thespians and Wannabes! Do you like ice cream! Would you like to go to New York? Do you want information about Thespian State Conference? Are you interested in running for a class rep or ASM? Then you should come to the Thespian Ice Cream Social! Today at 3:00 in the cafeteria!

Attention Seniors: Euro-Trip is back and there is still time to sign up. Have you ever wanted to travel to Europe and see all of the different sites? Well we are traveling to London, England, Paris, France, and Berlin, Germany along with many places in between. If you would like information on this great trip see Mr. Stubenrauch in room 134.

Categories practice after school today, in room 105.

The College Now deadline for the application, the high school authorization form, and showing ACT test scores, is this Wednesday, September 1st. Students who need the forms should see Mr. Mowry in the counseling office.

There will be a French Club meeting this Thursday at 7:10a.m. in room 114. We will be talking about T-Shirts, the opera “Carmen” and we will be nominating Homecoming candidates.

Youth Leadership Summit Cleveland Chiropractic College, in Overland Park September 2nd, 9 am-2:15 p.m.; University of Notre Dame Information Program, Tuesday, September 7th at 7 p.m. at Rockhurst High Sch9ool Rose Theatre; Technology Day, Pittsburg State University, Friday, September 10th ; Exploring College Options at Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford on Monday, September 13th at 7:30 pm at the Sheraton Hotel Convention Center; Tulane University come to you , Monday, September 20th at 7:00 pm at Marriott Country Club Plaza; and The Midwest Christian College Fair and Financial Aid Workshop hosted by Maranatha Academy is Monday, September 27th from 6-9 p.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Pittsburg State University, Friday, September 3rd at 8a.m.; KU School of Engineering, Monday, September 13th at 8:30 a.m.; and St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Tuesday, September 21st at 8 a.m. For more information see Ms. Nick, the counseling secretary.

Hey Hey Hey !!! Orange Army T-shirts sales are starting!!! You MUST preorder the t-shirt by completing the order forms and paying $10. Tables will be set up in the mall during lunches all this week. Student Council will also take orders at the first football game! Order forms and money can be turned in at the tables or room 132 after school (to Mrs. Dent) by Friday, September 3rd. Parent, sibling, and faculty shirts are available.

The Spanish National honor Society will be having a meeting on Tuesday, August 31st at 7:10 a.m. in room 113 for returning members. We will be electing homecoming candidates, and there will be doughnuts! We will see you there!

Attention all freshmen! The Freshmen Student Council Elections will be held on this Thursday, September 2nd during seminar in the auditorium! Make sure you plan accordingly with your schoolwork as you will have less work time during seminar due to the assembly. Make sure you vote for the students who will be the best representatives for the class of 2014!

A reminder to all Football seniors that there is a mandatory senior cheerleader-football Bonfire practice immediately following practice today. Please report to the mall as soon as practice is over.

Soccer Fans! It’s time to rock the Cauldron! The Northwest Boys Soccer team opens the season on Tuesday against Blue Valley North Mustangs at 5:00 at CBAC. Come watch us play and kick the season off to a rocking start.

And the Emmy for the Best Crossword goes to Thomas Verschelden! Thomas, come to the library to get your fabulous prize!