Daily Announcements Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Hey Flag Football fans, there is a free fan bus heading to Willowbrook High School to watch our varsity flag football team take on Prospect High School in the State Quarterfinals on Friday after school! The bus will leave at 4:15pm from the back parking lot (Union Street). You can purchase your ticket for the game online for $11.50 at Gofan.co or bring $15 cash for admission at the gate. The first (50) students to sign up in the Athletic Office will get a seat on the bus!
The Admirable American for this week is a male European American business leader. Tim Cook led Apple and Beats Electronics as one of the Fortune 500s three proud and openly gay CEOs, and now as Chair of Apple’s Board of Director’s. Publicizing his sexuality in 2014 he said, “social progress is understanding that a person is not defined only by one's sexuality, race, or gender.
Will you be 18 years old by May 1? Do you like to travel and serve others? Do you have an interest in U.S. History? If so, pick up an application to accompany our greatest generations of U.S. military veterans to Washington D.C. from May 23-26, 2027 with VetsRoll. Applications can be picked up from Mr. Haab's room (1204) and are due by Friday, October 30.
Students, as part of our annual emergency drill practices, today will be a Cardiac Emergency drill in partnership with the Rockton Fire Department. A cardiac emergency describes a situation when an individual is unresponsive where someone normally wouldn't be, such as at school. Should you see a cardiac emergency occur during the school day, alert the nearest adult right away, and listen to instructions from announcements and staff. Thank you for your cooperation during these important life-saving drills.
Get Involved Behind the Scenes: Fall Play Set Build Crew (First Build Day: Oct 13). Set building for the fall play of It’s a Wonderful Life takes all kinds of skills—construction, painting, detail work, and stage organization. No prior experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
First Build Day: Tuesday, October 13th, Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Where: The Stage / Scene Shop
What to wear/bring: Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or painted on. Closed-toe shoes (required for safety)
A good attitude and enthusiasm to create something awesome! Email Mr. Bond (bbond@hononegah.org) or stop by
Room 1518
Good morning, Hononegah! Are you ready to join the legacy? Sign-ups for the Hononegah Boys and Girls Wrestling season are officially open! We're looking for hard-working athletes who want to get stronger, quicker, and more athletic. Whether you're a returning veteran or have never stepped on a mat before, come join us. The girls season begins Monday, October 26th, and the boys season begins Monday, November 9th. Practice is right after school from 3:30 to 5:30 PM in the wrestling room. All you need to bring is a T-shirt and shorts. You must be registered on Snap to practice, so be sure to go to the Hononegah Athletics website to sign up today. If you have any questions, please talk to Coach Miers in room 2012. Don't miss your chance to be part of the team. See you on the mat!
The Bowling season starts on October 26th. Come be a part of the defending State Champions team. Registration is open on the Athletic Web Page. An up-to-date sports physical must be on file prior to October 26th. Transportation to Viking Lanes for practice is available from the Field House parking lot after school. Practices end around 5:00 with no return transportation.
Students - interested in Scholastic Bowl? Please attend an informational meeting after school today in Mr Smith's room. If you have questions, please see Mrs Hardwick or Mr Jeff Smith. See you then!
Cheerleading open gyms will begin next week, on Tuesday, October 20th and Thursday, October 22nd, from 530-730 in the east end of the field house. Contact Coach Kelsey at kjohns2@hononegah.org for more information.
Students: Share your Homecoming pictures here!
Club Announcements:
This month, Cinematics is celebrating all things spooky. This week, in room 1434, on Friday, October 16th at 3:30, we are watching the original Addams Family. All are invited. Food and friends will be there.
Anime and Manga Club will meet on Friday, October 16 in the library after school. All students are welcome to attend. We will have a guest speaker talk about living in Japan! Bring a friend! See Mrs. Blum in the library with any questions.
Paranormal Investigators Club WILL NOT meet this Friday, October 16, and we are rescheduling for October 24. Please check Google Classroom.
Vocab word of the week: Diverse Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Showing a great deal of variety; made up of many different elements
Example: The university prided itself on its diverse student body representing over sixty different countries.
Menus
Breakfast:
Croissant Sandwich (Egg, Sausage, Cheese)/Yogurt/Uncrustable/ Cereal/Fruit/Milk
Lunch:
Orange Chicken over Fried Rice/Smart Mouth Pizza/Salad/ Sandwiches/Fruit and Veggies
Expectations in the lunchroom:
No budging in the lunch lines. Please wait your turn and stay in line.
Taking items without paying is considered stealing and is against our lunchroom rules. Students who are seen doing this will be subject to disciplinary consequences.
If you are not getting food, please do not stand in the lunch line or hold a place for someone else.
Please be respectful to our lunchroom staff and to the students around you. We all share responsibility for keeping the lunchroom a positive, respectful place for everyone.
Students, please get on your bus immediately after school. Buses leave at 3:25.
