The Hive Happenings

From a fun week of dress up themes, a beautiful parade and lively community pep rally, a gorgeous homecoming court with a crowning of a new king and queen, to a nail-biting game, we saw success this Homecoming week! Thank you to our fabulous community for showing up for our Yellow Jackets. Congratulations to Adrian Bernal and Mackenzie Borhofen, our new king and queen for 2024. The stands were packed for all of the games this week and concluded with a homecoming win against the Jaguars.

We had so much fun celebrating Awesome's 39th birthday. While there have been many versions of our school's mascot, this version has held strong for 39 years! Happy Birthday, Awesome.

Breakfast will be provided to all veterans and their spouses (living or deceased) in the library starting at 7:15 a.m. We look forward to hosting our veterans and their spouses in the cafeteria.

We loved hosting "grown-ups" for our Donuts with Grown Ups event. We look forward to having you back!

October 10th is World Mental Health Day

Tips to help with mental health:

- Reach out to family and friends

- Keep exercise a part of your routine

-Get enough sleep

-Reduce stress by limiting screen time

-Reach out for help

ACT Day is October 29th. All juniors and some seniors will be taking the test. Help your child succeed by sending them in rested to do their best!

• Students are very excited about Esports, which is giving a competitive space for our gamers and competitive players.
• Our teams are registered, and we are ready to launch Esports! Stay tuned for more information
• Regular season is 9/20-11/15

Pep Rallies will take place during Jacket Period for Middle School and High School Football. The times for Jacket period are 10:21 a.m. - 10:51 a.m. Come out and support our Yellow Jackets for our next pep rally as we prepare to take on Frost!

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15th to October 15th each year. Our great community, state, and nation have been greatly shaped by the influence of great Hispanic contributions. We encourage you to learn more about the Hispanic culture that has shaped our community.

One in five students have dyslexia. Read the infographic for more insight into the challenges and advantages students with dyslexia face.

Red Ribbon Week - October 23- October 31

Teachers have a door decorating contest for the week of October 28th. The class that wins will get a pizza party.

See Dress Up Days - there will be prizes each day

• 10/23—Shade Out Drugs - Hats & Shades

• 10/24— Pajama Day – Wake up everyday, be drug free!

• 10/25 – Super Hero Day—Be a Super Hero - Be Drug Free!

• 10/28—Give Drugs the Boot - Western Day

• 10/29—Your Future Is Bright - Neon Day

• 10/30—Pledge to Be Drug-Free - Wear Red
• 10/31—Say Boo to Drugs —Halloween Costume Day (No Masks, must adhere to
• dress code)
• 11/11 - Veterans Day Program - Cafeteria