Announcements for October 23, 2026
Don’t forget to get your fall play tickets for this weekend’s performance of Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion! Show times are Saturday at 7 pm or Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are available online or in the school office.
Another edition of The Spartan Update is available to read online.
Congratulations to the soccer team! They play for the Regional Championship today at 4 pm in Monticello. Tickets are $8 cash only.
Football playoff shirts can be ordered online only using this link. Extra shirts will NOT be ordered. The online store will close at midnight on Sunday, October 25th.
InterState Studios will be here to take Marching Band and Color Guard pictures during 1st hour on Tuesday, Oct 27. Pictures can be ordered online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry using code 0507NK.
School picture retakes will be on Tuesday, Oct 27. This is for anyone who missed the original picture day or who would like their picture retaken. Pictures can be ordered online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry using code 0518ZJ. If you previously ordered pictures, simply bring back your original picture package.
Environmental Club reminds you that today is the last day to receive candy for recycling during lunch. Next week, there will be a raffle during both lunches where you will get a ticket for each bottle or can you recycle and they will then draw for a prize.
Join us as we celebrate a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle during SADA’s Red Ribbon Week starting Monday. Monday’s dress up day is pajamas as we “snooze without booze”. Our mission is to protect students and others alike from drugs and alcohol in order to make sure they can live their life successfully. Be a part of our team – the classroom code is u22lcteg. Make a Difference. Be a hero. Be Drug Free.
The volleyball team plays in the Regional Semi-Final game at BHRA on Tuesday, Oct 27th at 7 pm. Online tickets are $7.30 and cash tickets are $8 at the door for regionals.
Good luck to the SJO Cross Country teams! The Spartans are competing tomorrow in the IHSA Cross Country Regional at Wimple Park in Tuscola. The girls race starts at 10 am and the boys race starts at 10:45 am.
Freshmen Football players who are not dressing for the playoffs should turn in all of their equipment and their cleaned uniforms on Monday after school. See Coach Schacht or Coach Beckett with questions.
Attention juniors and seniors: a college representative from Parkland College will be here to speak to interested students on Tuesday October 27th during Spartan Time. Sign up in the guidance office if interested.