September 6

Greetings, Rangers!

Tonight is the first home football game of the season, and we couldn’t be more excited to see everyone come out to support the team! Just a quick reminder: due to the track renovation, we kindly ask that you refrain from using lawn chairs on the track. You are still welcome to bring them for use in the grass areas.

We appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep our facilities in top shape. Let’s show up strong for our Rangers tonight!

A key to student success in grades 7 and 8 is keeping parents engaged in their child's academics and aware of influences that could enhance or deter their preferred outcomes. This short survey will help us best serve our families as our students progress through junior high and beyond.

Good luck to all Rangers in competition this weekend.

September 16

• Jr. High Student Council Spirit Night
  

September 24-27

• 8th Grade Washington D.C. trip

October 4

• Football Homecoming

October 9th

• PSAT/NMSQT - All sophomores and a few juniors.

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.

Packing List: Here is a recommended packing list.

Gal Pals- Mallory C and Haven W

PSAT/NMSQT - October 9th

All sophomores and a few juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 9th. For a majority of students, the test will run from approximately 8-12. Please ensure there are no scheduled appointments for your student on this day during testing time. Please reach out to Mrs. Thimling at mallory.thimling@sedubois.k12.in.us with any questions.

Junior Parents

On Tuesday, Sept. 24th, all juniors will be attending the Dubois County College Fair at Southridge High School. Students will travel by bus after lunch and return during 7th period.

There are currently 40 colleges attending the fair and the list will continue to grow. 4 year colleges, 2 year colleges, and certificate programs will all be represented. This is a great opportunity for juniors to see some of their college options and speak to admissions.

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.

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.
  

The Dubois County Health Department also hosts their Late Night Vaccine Clinic at their location a few nights a month. This is a great option if your child needs a vaccine and you are needing an evening time appointment. Remaining dates for this include: September 25th, October 9th and 23rd, and November 13th. For more information and make an appointment please call the Dubois County Health Department at 812-481-7050.

• Varsity Football vs Tell City 7:30

• Girls/Boys CC at Columbus North High School 9:30 am
• Girls Varsity Golf at home PAC 9:30 am
• Girls/Boys Middle School CC at Gibson Southern Invite 10:00 am
• Girls Jr High Soccer vs Bloomfield 10:00 am
• 7th Grade Volleyball at Pike Central 10:00 am
• Boys Jr High Soccer vs Bloomfield 11:30 am
• Girls Varsity Soccer at North Posey 12:00 pm

• 7th Grade Volleyball at Pike Central 6:00 pm
• JV Football at Tell City 6:30 pm
• Girls Jr High Soccer vs Pike Central 6:30 pm

• Boy Varsity Tennis at Southridge 4:30 pm
• Girls Varsity Golf vs Heritage Hills/Crawford County 5:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Soccer vs Tell City High School 6:00 pm
• JV/V Volleyball vs Northeast Dubois High School 6:00 pm
• 7th/8th Grade Volleyball at Loogootee 6:00 pm
• Boys Jr High Soccer vs Heritage Hills 6:00 pm
• Boys/Girls CC at Tri County Invite 6:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Soccer at Washington High School 6:00 pm
• Varsity Volleyball vs Northeast Dubois 6:00 pm

• Girls Varsity Golf at Cambridge Golf Course 5:30 pm
• Boys Varsity Tennis at Tecumseh 5:30 pm
• Girls Varsity Soccer vs Boonville 6:00 pm
• JV/V Volleyball vs Loogootee 6:00 pm
• Boys Jr High Soccer vs Washington 6:00 pm
• 7th/8th Grade Volleyball vs Perry Central 6:30 pm

• Varsity Football vs Tecumseh High 7:30 pm

• FPGB will meet in the Jr High Gym during homeroom.

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!

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Sign ups are closed, but for those who signed up, practices will be on September 25, October 9, and October 30 during study or before school at 7:40 for those who cannot make it. The area competition will be the night of November 4.

SADD members, please remember to pay your 3 dollar dues to Mrs. Bartley before the next meeting. Also, if any high school student still wishes to join, please contact Mrs. Bartley. We welcome anyone!

Congratulations to students serving on this year's Jr. High Student Council.

Our Jr. High Student Council will be sponsoring a Student Spirit Night on Monday, September 16 to cheer on our volleyball team against Northeast Dubois. Game time is 6:00 PM. All Jr. High students who attend will receive a free popcorn.

Senior Picture Information for Yearbook
If you have not had your senior child schedule an appointment for his/her senior portrait, you need to consider doing this right away. Although we do not need the photos until January 30, we advise you to schedule a date with a photographer so that your order is completed by the due date. Early October is the absolute latest you would want to schedule an appointment. When choosing an appropriate pose for the yearbook, please select a pose/portrait that is head and shoulders only, or appropriate attire for a professional photo. Also, make sure that the photo of choice meets the school dress code. You or your senior can bring the photo to Mrs. Howard or it can also be e-mailed to natalie.howard@sedubois.k12.in.us from you or the photographer. Vertical photos are best.

Upcoming Calendar of Events

9/6 - Fall Bash After school 3-6pm

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

9/9 & 9/13 - Soils Practice at 7:15 am in Mrs. Applegate's room

9/10 & 9/12 - Livestock Skillathon Practice at 7:15 am in Mrs. Atkins' room

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

Don't forget to check out our website https://www.sedubois.k12.in.us/extracurricular-activities/ffa

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.

Over the past 3 weeks Mrs. Hauser has been screening students who do not have English as their first language in the home. The state of Indiana requires that every student who enters a school in Indiana fill out a Home Language Survey. If the survey shows that English is not the primary language, then a WIDA Screener must be administered.

What is a WIDA Screener?

An assessment to help identify English learners

WIDA Screener is an English language proficiency assessment given to new students in grades K–12 to help educators identify whether they are English learners (ELs). It is a flexible, on-demand assessment that can be administered at any time during the school year. WIDA Screener is available in two formats – online (U.S. only) and paper (U.S. and International).

Key Features of WIDA Screener

• Anchored in the WIDA English Language Development Standards

• Assesses each of the four language domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing

• Reports proficiency level scores for each language domain and for three composite scores: Oral Language, Literacy and Overall; score reports are produced at the individual student level only (not school, district or state)

• The Screener Online test platform automatically scores the Listening and Reading domains during administration. A trained local rater scores the Speaking and Writing domains.

• Screener Paper is scored locally by trained raters. Listening and Speaking domains are media-delivered.

• Screener for Kindergarten is scored locally by the test administrator.

If a student is identified as an EL, proficiency level scores from WIDA Screener can be used by educators to compare across ELs and to plan differentiated levels of support for each child.

* 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.

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.