August 30

Greetings, Rangers!

Best of luck to our athletic teams as they compete this weekend. We have some great student-athletes competing for us, and so far, we are off to a great start! I encourage everyone to come support our teams at future home games. There's nothing like the energy of a home crowd to help get the best results.

Thank you for staying engaged and involved. Your support and enthusiasm play a crucial role in our shared success. We hope you enjoy reading about the wonderful things happening at our school and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

Have a great September!

No school on Monday!

Please be sure to have your student purchase their parking pass if they have not done so already. We will be checking for them starting next week! You can submit a payment for the pass through Harmony or in the main office.

** Permission Slips for Amazon Day will still be accepted until Tuesday at 3:00; however the student will be at the end of the line **

September 3

• Senior Grad Product Meeting at 8:00am (Auditorium)

September 4

• Amazon Day-8th and 9th Graders
• 8th Grade Washington D.C. Meeting at 6:30 in the auditorium

September 24-27

• 8th Grade Washington D.C. trip

October 4

• Football Homecoming

December 20--- UPDATED

• High School Holiday Ball

January 17

• Basketball Homecoming

If the student is attending an appointment during school hours please make sure you are providing the school with the doctors excuse. That excuse slip can be handed in at the front office, faxed or emailed to Ms. Lueken at jessica.lueken@sedubois.k12.in.us.

8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Information

The Washington D.C. trip is September 24-27. Here is some upcoming and helpful information regarding the trip.

Washington D.C. Trip Meeting: Parents and students are encouraged to attend the Washington D.C. trip meeting on Wednesday, September 4 at 6:30 PM in the auditorium.

Packing List: Here is a recommended packing list.

Gal Pals- Mallory C and Haven W

Freshmen:

Griffin Haas

Abby Wehr

Sophomores:

Nathan Verkamp

Brynn Vaught

Juniors:

Davin Pund

Riley Hinson

Seniors:

Jaden Bettag

Tyler Fetter

Bryson Frick

Aaron Tretter

Summer Fleck

Kiersten Hubbs

Claire Ruppe

Carly Schnell

PSAT/NMSQT - Sophomores & Junior Parents

All sophomores will take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 9th. Select junior students were invited to take the PSAT/NMSQT again for a chance to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program. However, this opportunity is open to all juniors. Please contact Mrs. Thimling by August 31st if you would like to be on the list to test or with any additional questions

Jr. High Daily Assignment Agendas:

Check out our daily assignment agendas!

7th Grade Assignment Agenda

8th Grade Assignment Agenda

This is a live document that includes most assignments and upcoming tests and quizzes for core subjects. Click on the tab at the bottom of the sheet to view assignments for the given week. This can be a great tool to check in with your child about what is going on at school.

Jr. High Released Time

8th graders attend on Tuesdays, and 7th graders attend on Wednesdays.

8th Grade: Courses for High School Credit

The following classes are being taught for high school credit in the 8th grade: Spanish I, German I, Algebra I, Physical Education, and Preparing for College and Careers (Mrs. Dilger’s section ONLY).

Students will receive high school credit for these classes, and the semester grade will also be included on the student’s high school transcript.

Taking courses for high school credit is a great opportunity for our students, however; students need to make sure they are doing their best as they begin earning grades that will be reflected on their transcripts.

Jr. and Senior Parents please return the completed form, no later than Tuesday, September 3rd, if you do want your students information released. You can email this to Mrs. Bettag at karen.bettag@sedubois.k12.in.us or print and bring to Guidance. This is just a gentle reminder for those that have missed or couldn't access this form on the registration page.

Any female students interested in attending this event should contact Mrs. Dilger for details.

• A representative from Purdue University will be here on Monday, Sept. 16th during high school lunch.
  
• A representative from University of Southern Indiana will be here on Sept. 23rd during lunch and homeroom. Location TBD.
  
• A representative from Ivy Tech will be here on Monday, Sept. 23rd during high school lunch.
  
• Vincennes University will be here during homeroom on 10/10 to meet with interested juniors and seniors. Location TBD.
  

To reward students for their participation in the Jr. High Ranger Bucks program last year, Forest Park 8th and 9th graders will have the opportunity to participate in Amazon’s 4 Good Community Educational Relief Donation Day on September 4th.

4 Good Community believes that everyone should have the access to pursue a generous heart - and believes it is just as special to give than to receive! Donation Day allows students to pick everyday household items that they believe would benefit their family or friends in some way. Items range in size and value but the biggest hope is that students never forget how valuable an opportunity to be generous is!

Permission forms will be sent home with 8th and 9th grade students and will be required for students to participate. We will be in need of parent volunteers on this day to assist with sorting and unboxing items, beginning around 7:30 AM. Parents who are interested in volunteering would need to have a current background check on file or completed. Parents who are interested in volunteering should contact Audrey Fleck at audrey.fleck@sedubois.k12.in.us.

• Varsity Volleyball at Springs Valley 9:00 am
• Girls Varsity Soccer vs North Harrison 10:00 am
• Girls/Boys Varsity CC at Evansville North High School 10:00 am
• Boys Varsity Soccer vs Wood Memorial 12:00 pm

• Boys Varsity Tennis vs Heritage Hills 5:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Golf at Buffalo Trace (Jasper/Tell City) 5:30 pm
• Middle School CC at Northeast Dubois 5:30 pm
• JV/V Volleyball at Pike Central 6:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Soccer vs Heritage Hills 6:00 pm
• JV Football vs Perry Central 6:30 pm
• Boys Varsity Soccer at Evansville Day School 6:30 pm
• Jr High Girls Volleyball at Mount Vernon Jr High 6:30 pm
• Boys Jr High Soccer vs Tell City 6:30 pm

• Girls Varsity Golf at Pike Central 4:30 pm
• Jr High Volleyball at Barr-Reeve 5:15pm
• Girls Varsity Soccer vs Southridge 5:30 pm
• V/JV Volleyball vs Paoli 6:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Tennis at Evansville Central High 6:00 pm
• Boys Jr High Soccer at Boonville 6:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Soccer vs Southridge 7:15 pm

• Varsity Football vs Tell City 7:30

Forest Park All-Sports Passes are for sale on the Forest Park Athletics website. Please visit gorangersathletics.com and select "MORE" from the dropdown menu to access the link to purchase. Thank you for your support and Go Rangers!

• There with be a HS StuCo meeting for the powder puff committee in Ms Hawkins’ room Wednesday during homeroom.
• There will be Jr. High Student Council Meeting this Thursday during homeroom for all members in Room 204. Members needs to complete the Google Form that Mrs. Fleck sent to you by email last week by Wednesday.

Upcoming Calendar of Events

9/3 & 9/5 - Livestock Skillathon Practice at 7:15 am in Mrs. Atkins' room (will continue every Tuesday/Thursday)

9/4 - HS FFA meeting during Study Hall

9/4 - Harrison County Soils Invitational (leave at 4 pm)

9/5 - FFA Alumni Meeting @ 7 pm in Mrs. Applegate's room. All parents & community members are invited

9/6 - Soils Practice at 7:15 am in Mrs. Applegate's room (will continue every Monday/Friday)

9/6 - Fall Bash After school - more info will be emailed to members soon

9/6 - JH FFA meeting during Study Hall

9/8 - Soils Judging Practice Pit @ Farm in Ferdinand 6:30-8 pm

9/10 - Gibson County Soils Invitational after school

9/12 - Area Livestock Skillathon Contest during school

9/17 - Dubois County Soils Judging Invitational (leave at 3 pm)

9/19 - District X FFA Kickoff

Dear families,

We are going to Ireland on an agricultural tour in the Summer of 2025 and you’re invited to join us! We have limited spots remaining, you can view our full itinerary and enroll on tour at www.eftours.com/2678264FD.

Prior to enrollment, please view the Parent Guide to Travel from EF Educational Tours, our travel partner. This guide covers all the details about EF, including options for academic credit, payments plans and what to expect on tour. Additionally, once you enroll, you will have access to your individual fundraising page and will be able to apply for EF’s Global Citizen Scholarship.

Still have questions? EF's Traveler Support Team can help through their online chat at https://www.eftours.com/contact-us or by phone at 800-665-5364. And if your student has friends who have not signed up yet, feel free to pass this message along to their families too.

Thanks everyone!

Annette Applegate

P.S. Check out this video to learn what parents & guardians like you thought about their own children's EF tour experiences.

Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! We are so happy to see everyone. I would like to take this time to introduce Mrs. Tara Uebelhor as the new ENL teacher at Forest Park and Mrs. Alyssa Merkely at Pine Ridge. They are currently working with students to strengthen their English language skills. The students are lucky to have such a dedicated teacher to guide them through this school year. Mrs. Emily Hauser will continue to work with students at Ferdinand Elementary and Cedar Crest Intermediate.

A few reminders:

-When your child is sick or absent from school, please call the office at 812-817-0900 or Mrs. Emily Hauser at 812-639-1653. You can leave a message or send a text. The office needs to receive the information from a parent or guardian.

-Please make sure you have registered your son or daughter on Harmony. If you need assistance, please ask Mrs. Emily Hauser.

-If you have any other questions, please call Mrs. Hauser at 812-639-1653.

Announcements:

The Latino Cultural Fest will be held again this year at the Market Street Park in Huntingburg. See the information below.

* Please reach out to anyone in the office or administration if your student is in need of something, we would love to help out.

* Also, we are always in need of socks, underwear, hygiene products for the guidance office, if you are able to donate or send a monetary denotation we would greatly appreciate. If you send a monetary donation please send in an envelope labeled FACS Club.

We are very appreciative for Mrs. Widolff and FACS club for organizing all of this.

• Rosie’s Tavern is looking for someone 13-18 years old. Jobs can vary from dishwasher, table bussing, frying, answering phones etc. Friday and Saturday evenings. Please call 812-326-2201 and speak to Savannah.

• Touch of Class in Huntingburg has part time positions available in our sales and customer service call center. Call center agents work to assist customers who are wanting to place an order. Computer and typing skills are required. The call center operates 7 days per week and hours are flexible. You can request an application or submit a resume by emailing resume@touchofclass.com.

Christ the King high school religion will hold its first Feed the Teens this Wednesday, September 4th. A group of high school parents will be providing lasagna and salad. Feed the Teens will be held at the Tretter Center. Doors will open at 7:00pm. Please bring your own drink.

The Parent and Family Support Hub in the Indiana Learning Lab features resources to support parents and families of students from birth through high school. Schools are invited to send this new informational flyer to their community. Contact IDOE’s Office of Digital Learning with any questions.

Students & family are invited to our Annual Dot Day on Monday, September 16. Based on the book, “The Dot”; we’ll have our Programming Room filled with all sorts of activities to promote healthy relationships, creativity, confidence and growth!

For information about your child's bus route, please contact Ryan Haas at ryan.haas@sedubois.k12.in.us.