CHS Announcements

Thursday, September 2, 2010

The Lady Cavs Soccer Team will be playing at home tonight against Tullahoma JV at 5:00 and Varsity at 7:00pm. Admission is free for students and $5 for adults. Please come out and support the Lady Cavs.

THERE WILL BE CHS T-SHIRTS SOLD ALL WEEK IN THE COMMONS AREA FOR $12.00. THIS IS FOR THE BLACK, TEAL, AND METALLIC SILVER DESIGN DISPLAYED IN THE MATH WING ON THE FIRST FLOOR. PLEASE BRING YOUR $12.00 CASH OR CHECK MADE OUT TO CHS THIS WEEK BEFORE ALL THE SIZES RUN OUT.

Thanks to your overwhelming support of the bookstore and the DECA club, our selection of Sparta shirts sold out during yesterday’s lunch. We have ordered more shirts, and we hope to have more available during lunch today. However, if they shirts do not arrive this morning, we will open the bookstore at 3:00 this afternoon for sales.

Key club returning members meeting will be Friday, Sept. 3 for the first half of the lunch hour in the Chorus Room 152. New members will be meeting on Tues., Sept. 7.

The PSAT/National Merit Qualifying Scholarship Test will be given at Cookeville High School On Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Taking the PSAT/NMQT enables students to practice for the SAT, to enter scholarship competitions, and to seek information from colleges. The cost is $20.00 and will take approximately three hours. Interested students may register for the test and pick up practice materials in the Counseling Center during the month of September. Space is limited to 60 students. Please register early! The PSAT is open for any high school student but Junior students must take the PSAT/National Merit Qualifying Scholarship Test to enter the scholarship programs conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation. For more information, see Ms. Garrett in the counseling center on the 2nd floor.

THE FAMILY, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA (FCCLA) WILL BE COLLECTING COKE TABS FOR THE DURATION OF THE SCHOOL YEAR USING THE RONALD MCDONALD POP-UP HOUSES. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE TO PLACE IN YOUR CLASSROOM, PLEASE EMAIL MS. BIRDWELL OR STOP BY ROOM 58. THESE HOUSES SHOULD BE VISIBLY PLACED IN YOUR ROOMS SO STUDENTS CAN DROP OFF THEIR TABS AT ANY LOCATION. THESE TABS ARE COLLECTED AND DONATED TO THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR FAMILES IN NEED.

All Junior Student Congress members should meet in Mrs. Martin’s room 224 the first half of lunch today, September 2.

[posted 09/02/10]

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

The Young Democrats will have a meeting Tuesday, August 31st during the first half of lunch in Mr. Swann's room #30. Attendance is mandatory. Please bring your completed application to the meeting if you have not already submitted one.

Attn: All students interested in joining the CHS Hiking & Environmental Club, the first event is the StandStone Hike this weekend, Saturday Sept. 4. Officers will be elected. Departure time is 9:30 am from CHS football stadium. This hike is rated moderate. All Hike Club forms must be turned before you can go on this hike. See Mrs. Burgess, Rm 49 for more information and if you need transportation.

Senior superlative voting will be held today, August 31 and Wednesday, September 1 in the library computer lab during the lunch hour. Seniors must bring a current CHS ID to vote. A list of those nominated can be found outside room 227. Please take a moment during your lunch hour to vote. Baby ads are due to Mrs. Leimer in room 227 no later than Friday, September 10. Any senior who needs a copy of the order form can pick it up in either the CHS main office or in the hallway right outside room 227.

STUDENTS: IF YOU WERE GIVEN AN APPLICATION FOR FREE, REDUCED LUNCH. THEY NEED TO BE TURNED IN IMMEDIATELY. THEY EXPIRE ON SEPT. 4. THANKYOU, THE CAFTERIA.

[posted 08/31/10]

Monday, August 30, 2010

During lunch please do not congregate in the locker areas on all floors. These areas must be kept open so that students can move about freely to and from their locker.

The Lady Cavs Soccer Team will be playing at home tonight against Cumberland Co. at 7:00pm. Admission is free for students and $5 for adults. Please come out and support the Lady Cavs.

Senior superlative voting will be held tomorrow, August 31 and Wednesday, September 1 in the library computer lab during the lunch hour. Seniors must bring a current CHS ID to vote. A list of those nominated can be found outside room 227. Please take a moment during your lunch hour to vote.

[posted 08/30/10]

Friday, August 27, 2010

A MANDATORY MEETING FOR HIKING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB SIGNUPS AND MEETING FRIENDS OF SCOTT’S GULF WILL BE TODAY AT LUNCH IN ROOM 58-- MS. BIRDWELL’S RM.

[posted 08/27/10]

Thursday, August 26, 2010

The Leo Club is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. Today will be the last day to pick up an application for the service club. The Leo Club is the youth version of the Lion’s Club. Please stop by Mrs. Garrett’s office on the 2nd floor to pick up an application.

Homecoming elections are being held in the lecture hall during lunch. Come and vote!!!!!

Attention Seniors: Want to show your senior pride? Come see all the senior products that Josten’s has available for you. Everything from clothing, jewelry, and an extra-nice scrapbook. The display will be set up in the library for the next few days so don’t miss out!

Employees from Cummins/Fleetguard are at CHS on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15 in room 88 (classroom beside the PLATO lab) to tutor students with all Math and Science subjects. NO sign-up required to attend. Tutoring will begin on August 26, 2010.

The Lady Cavs Soccer Team will be playing its first home game tonight against Warren Co. Admission is free for students and $5 for adults. Please come out and support the Lady Cavs.

[posted 08/26/10]

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

The final opportunity for seniors to have yearbook photos taken for the 2010 yearbook is Thursday, August 26 and Friday, August 27. Appointments will be scheduled, Monday, August 23 outside room 227 during the lunch hour. If you miss the scheduling on Monday, please stop by room 227 between 11:30 and 12:00 on Tuesday or Wednesday to schedule an appointment. Any student who plans to graduate in 2011 who has not had his or her photo for the yearbook needs to make an appointment at this time.

FCCLA MEMBERS: THERE WILL BE A MEETING HELD TODAY IN ROOM 89 DURING THE FIRST HALF OF LUNCH. THERE WILL BE FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, AND FUN. WE WILL BE ELECTING NEW 2010-2011 OFFICERS AND DISCUSSING UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDING THE FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE NEXT MONTH. DON’T MISS OUT ON ALL THE NEWS AND DON’T FORGET TO BRING A DRINK!

[posted 08/25/10]

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Interactors need to turn in T-shirt money orders by Friday, August 27th to room 272. Also, on Saturday, August 28th the Interact Club will host a free car wash for donations at the Jackson St. Sonic from 11-3:30. All dues and car wash money is due on that day. If you can’t do the car wash, you are to make 2 posters with your name on the back and turn them in to Mrs. Jones by Friday at 3:00pm.

The Leo Club is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, the 26th. If interested, stop by Mrs. Garrett’s office , 2nd floor Counseling Center.

Reminder: The SKillsUSA Cosmetology club will meet today- Aug. 24 in room 70.

[posted 08/24/10]

Monday, August 23, 2010

The final opportunity for seniors to have yearbook photos taken for the 2010 yearbook is Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 26. Appointments will be scheduled today, Monday, August 23 outside room 227 during the lunch hour. If you miss the scheduling on Monday, please stop by room 227 between 11:30 and 12:00 on Tuesday or Wednesday to schedule an appoitnment. Any student who plans to graduate in 2011 who has not had his or her photo for the yearbook needs to make an appointment at this time.

CLUB DUES SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO MRS. LUNA IN ROOM 365 NO LATER THAN AUGUST 31ST. AFTER SCHOOL MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 3:05PM IN ROOM 365 ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25TH. MEMBERS WHO CANNOT ATTEND THIS MEETING SHOULD CHECK MRS. LUNA’S WEBSITE FOR MEETING MINUTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

If anyone is interested in going to Italy, Germany and the Czech Republic in the Summer or 2011, please see Mrs. Nadine Jones in Room 272. There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, August 25th at 6:30 in room 272.

[posted 08/24/10]

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

ATTENTION FCCLA MEMBERS: IF YOU PLAN ON RUNNING FOR AN OFFICER POSITION FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR, YOU MUST MEET WITH MS. BIRDWELL IN ROOM 58 DURING FIRST HALF OF LUNCH ON WEDNESDAY August 18, 2010 TO DISCUSS REQUIREMENTS.

National Honor Society is accepting applications for the 2010-11 school year. Requirements for membership include a 3.5 unweighted GPA, good character, leadership, and service. Applications and a list of criteria for membership are available from Mrs. Johnson in Rm. 57. All applications must be turned in no later than 3 pm on Friday, August 20. Current members do not need to re-apply, but need to check in with Mrs. Johnson sometime this week.

The final opportunity for seniors to have yearbook photos taken for the 2010 yearbook is Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 26. Appointments will be scheduled today, Monday, August 16 outside room 227 during the lunch hour. If you miss the scheduling on Monday, please stop by room 227 between 11:30 and 12:00 on any other day to schedule an appointment. Any student who plans to graduate in 2011 who has not had his or her photo for the yearbook needs to make an appointment at this time. Questions and concerns will be addressed as well. Please see Mrs. Leimer in room 227 if you need additional information.

Nominations for homecoming are being held today in English classes. If you are a non-traditional English student, meaning you ARE NOT in a traditional English course, you may make your nominations in room 247 during lunch.

Parents/ Students, we are experiencing technical difficulties with the Grade Book application within Power School. Some grades may not be accurate until the problem has been fixed. Our technology department is working diligently to resolve the issue and student grades will be accurate soon, sorry for the inconvenience.

[posted 08/17/10]

Friday, August 13, 2010

The 2010-2011 CHS Moonbuggy team will have their first meeting. If any students are interested please have them come to room 345, Mr. Harris, during the second half of lunch.

[posted 08/13/10]

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Just a reminder that students that NO one may walk out the back bus gates until 3:30.

The CHS Marching Band will practice this afternoon. If you park on the band practice field, painted on the student parking lot, please move your car before 3:30 today.

[posted 8/12/10]

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

The boys golf team posted a victory over Warren County, White County and Stone Memorial High on Monday at Riverwatch golf course. We won by 32 shots.

The CHS Marching Band will practice this afternoon. If you park on the band practice field, painted on the student parking lot, please move your car before 3:30 today.

NO one may walk out the back bus gates until 3:30.

CHS Habitat for Humanity Club Meeting for new and returning Volunteers 11:35am in Room 365 on Wednesday, August 11th.

THE FCCLA KICKOFF MEETING WILL BE THIS Wednesday DURING LUNCH IN ROOM 89. ALL NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO COME PARTAKE IN THE FOOD, FESTIVITIES, AND FELLOWSHIP!

Bullying/Intimidation Announcement
Putnam School Board Policy 6.304

Students shall be provided a safe learning environment. It is a violation for any student to bully, intimidate or create a hostile educational environment for another student.

Bullying and intimidation are defined as either physically harming a student or damaging his/her property, or knowingly placing the student in reasonable fear of such, or creating a hostile educational environment.

The policy addresses conduct taking place on school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity, on school-provided transportation, or at any official school bus stop immediately before boarding and immediately following bus unloading.

Alleged victims shall report these incidents immediately to a teacher, counselor or building administrator. Any allegations shall be fully investigated. The privacy and anonymity of all parties and witnesses to complaints will be respected.

Everyone: Each of us has the responsibility to help CHS eliminate bullying and intimidation from our buses, classrooms, locker areas, locker rooms, restrooms, stairwells, hallways and any other areas of campus. We must NOT tolerate this type of unacceptable behavior! We must report it!

[posted 8-11-10]

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

NO one may walk out the back bus gates until 3:30.

CHS Habitat for Humanity Club Meeting for new and returning Volunteers 11:35 am in Room 365 on Wednesday, August 11th.

THE FCCLA KICKOFF MEETING WILL BE THIS Wednesday DURING LUNCH IN ROOM 89. ALL NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO COME PARTAKE IN THE FOOD, FESTIVITIES, AND FELLOWSHIP!

The CHS Marching Band will practice this afternoon. If you park on the band practice field, painted on the student parking lot, please move your car before 3:30 today.

Bullying/Intimidation Announcement

Putnam School Board Policy 6.304

Students shall be provided a safe learning environment. It is a violation for any student to bully, intimidate or create a hostile educational environment for another student.

[posted 8-10-10]

Monday, August 9, 2010

Bullying/Intimidation Announcement

Putnam School Board Policy 6.304

Students shall be provided a safe learning environment. It is a violation for any student to bully, intimidate or create a hostile educational environment for another student.

The CHS Marching Band will practice this afternoon. If you park on the band practice field, painted on the student parking lot, please move your car before 3:30 today.

NO one may walk out the back bus gates until 3:30.

[posted 08/09/10]

Friday, August 6, 2010

Come join the Cookeville High School swim team, meeting at the YMCA this Saturday at 1pm.

Bullying/Intimidation Announcement

Putnam School Board Policy 6.304

Students shall be provided a safe learning environment. It is a violation for any student to bully, intimidate or create a hostile educational environment for another student.

We will be selling Freshman t-shirts all next week during lunch on the third floor of CHS. Bring $10.00 and pre- order your Class of 2014 shirts!

[posted 8-06-10]

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

The CHS Marching Band will practice this afternoon. If you park on the band practice field, painted on the student parking lot, please move your car before 3:30 today.

Please remind your students that NO one may walk out the back bus gates until 3:30.

The CHS Marching Band will practice this afternoon. If you park on the band practice field, painted on the student parking lot, please move your car before 3:30 today.

Come join the Cookeville High School swim team, meeting at the YMCA this Saturday at 1pm.

[posted 8/03/10]