Students and staff, are you ready for a funny and emotional musical take on a classic story? Come to the Spring production of Freaky Friday, based on the 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films. Performances will be on Friday, March 13 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, March 14th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, March 15th at 2:00 pm. Adult tickets are $10.00 each and student tickets are $8.00 each. Tickets can be purchased on the Hononegah Ticketor Website or with cash during lunch on Wednesday, March 11th or Thursday, March 12th. Tickets can also be purchased via cash or check after school Tuesday (3/10) through Friday (3/13) or in-person at the door!

Want to make a difference? If you're seventeen or older, you could save the life of a stranger simply by giving blood. Sixteen-year-olds can also donate with parental consent. This safe process only takes a little of your time, so give the Gift of Life when the Bloodmobile arrives on Friday, March 13 for a blood drive hosted by Student Council. Students and staff can sign up to donate by filling out the form sent by Mr. Lee. You can also sign up in person during lunch hours on Wednesday, March 11. Parental consent permission slips can be picked up in room 2300. Reach out to Mr. Lee with any questions.

Excited for March Madness?  Like making brackets?  Love to read?  Then the library's Book Madness contest is for you!  Stop by the library for a QR code for the first round of voting on sixteen popular books this week and to make your own bracket.  Voting on the books will be done every week until spring break, and conclude with the final showdown between two books the first week of April.  The students with the closest brackets when Book Madness is concluded will win a prize from the library.  Good luck!

Attention Seniors! How would you like a share of over $40,000 in free money? There are dozens of local scholarships available right now for four-year universities, community colleges, trade schools, and the military—including several high-value awards worth up to $5,000 each! Whether you're an athlete, a future teacher, a STEM major, or a community leader, there is money on the table specifically for you. Don’t leave this money behind. Spend a few minutes applying today—your future self will

Seniors:  Want a class shirt to remember Hononegah?  Order one with the same form used for the senior trip.  You can purchase the shirt, the trip, or the shirt/trip combo.  Order forms are due March 18 in the Principal's office.

You are invited to participate in this year's Battle of the Books!  Five amazing books have been chosen for you to read with your friends.  The Battle of the Books will take place in April in the library, and all students who participate will win at least one prize!  Make a team of 2 to 5 students and come to the library to sign up and get copies of the books!  See Mrs. Blum in the library to sign up or to ask any questions, and scan the QR code on posters around the building for more information.  

Seniors: Jostens will be handing out caps and gowns on March 17th in the PAC lobby during lunch.

Club Announcements:

This month, Cinematics is celebrating musicals in honor of Freaky Friday. Club is voting each week from a compiled list of the best musicals. Each week, we won't know what we are watching until the meeting when the results are in. Come to room 1434 at 3:30 today and see what film is selected. Everyone is welcome. Food and friends will be there.

Tabletop Club will meet on Monday after school. We will be BACK downstairs in the Main AP, so bring your friends and join us for some gaming!

Attention young voters! The Young Progressives are hosting a Democrat Primary Preview of your ballot, breaking down all there is to know about the Democratic candidates for US Senate, US House, IL Comptroller, and the county propositions. The primaries decide who gets to run in the General Election, November 3rd, 2026. If you will be 18 by the General Election, you can vote in the Primary! Join us in Room 2425 at either 7:35 or 8:00 AM on March 10th to learn more about who to vote for. And, if you can't vote, you can still learn and help inform others on their choices. 

Hello Gamers! We will be meeting on Tuesday, 3-10-26, at 3:20 in the AP room. Please make sure to have a ride by 5 pm. As always, new members are welcome to join.

Chess Club is hosting a Blitz and Bughouse tournament today in the library from 330-500. First we'll play a blitz tournament with five minutes on each player's clock. After that, you'll partner up and play bughouse. Don't worry if you don't know how to play bughouse, we'll teach you! See you then!

Wanna talk about what's behind the artwork? Join Art for Activism! New members are always welcome! This Friday, we will be researching our favorite activists who dabble in the arts and present our findings and an art piece of our own at our club meeting on March 13th. Email Ms. Bautz with any questions.

Vocab word of the week:    Tentative

Part of Speech:  Adjective
 Definition: Not fully decided or finalized; uncertain
 Example:  They made a tentative plan to meet again next week.

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Breakfast:  

3 Cheese or Bacon & Cheese Egg Bites/Cereal/Yogurt/Uncrustable/Fruit/Milk

Lunch:

Chicken Nuggets and Cornbread/Smart Mouth Pizza/Salad/ Sandwiches/ Fruit/Veggies