Winter is upon us! The students were excited (and maybe a little stir-crazy) when they saw snow earlier this week. The weather has officially turned, and winter coats are necessary to keep warm!

2nd quarter has absolutely flown by. Students have been busy participating in many extra curricular activities. We have hosted numerous events, including concerts, a chess tournament, basketball games and the Potter Pride Night. Volleyball and wrestling are both just beginning their winter seasons. December is a very busy month

Keep scrolling to check out a few of the fun events and moments of the quarter and to preview some upcoming events we hope to see many students at!

A few weeks ago, students who raised $250 or more for the Help-a-Thon had the opportunity to volunteer at the Salvation Army's Toys for Tots Warehouse. Students unboxed crates of toys, organized and counted boxes and boxes of toys that are being donated to children this Christmas season.

Students had fun while organizing and also enjoyed a bite to eat after all of their hard work. We hope students learn the importance of giving back to the community, especially during the holiday season!

In early November we had our annual Potter Pride Night. We kicked off the night with the girls basketball game vs. Washington. We had performances from the dance team, the cheer team and the pep band. We also had introductions for our jazz band and ended the night with a boys basketball scrimmage to kick off their season. It was a great night recognizing many of the activities our students in are involved in. A special thanks for all the parents who volunteers and helped make this night a success!

A group of 8th grade girls were able to experience the STEM day at Caterpillar earlier this month. The goal of the event is to teach 8th grade girls about STEM fields, as well as introduce them to female (and male) role models in STEM careers. This year the event, held at the Edwards Demonstration Center in central IL, hosted more than 500 girls from public and private schools. This event helped to promote diversity in STEM fields and make a better tomorrow for everyone.

Encourage your student to consider joining the service squad! Students have the opportunity to complete a service project each month supporting a local organization. Last month students went to the Midwest Food Bank to help prepare meals sent all around the world. See the flyer below for more information on the next serving opportunity!

Use this link to purchase a yearbook before the price increases from $20 to $30 in January!

Click HERE!

The school store is filled with sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats and windbreakers and more. The store hours are daily from 3:00-3:30 and can be open pretty much at any time during the school day. Just stop in the office and ask to shop at the store! We can now take Credit and Debit cards!

Choir Concert - Mon., Dec. 9; 6:30pm @ Grace Church

Orchestra Concert - Thurs., Dec. 12, 6:30pm @ HS

Winter Dance - Fri. Dec 13, 7:00pm @ Kiln

Band Concerts - Sat. Dec. 14, 3:00 & 4:30pm @ Kiln

Early Release - Fri. Dec. 20, 11:00am

No School - Winter Break - Mon. Dec. 23-Fri. Jan. 3

Back to School & Early Release - Mon., Jan. 6; 11:00

Girls Night Out Clinic- Fri. Jan. 17, 5:30pm

No School- Martin Luther King Jr Day - Mon. Jan. 20

Dodgeball Tournament - Fri. Jan. 24, 6:00pm

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