Powder Puff – last call! The Senior class needs more players and the Freshmen class needs coaches. Sign up today for both. Reminder that all players need to turn in a liability waiver form before they can play. The forms are in the office and should be turned back into the office by Monday, September 14th.
The 2026 yearbooks will be passed out during Spartan Time today. If you did not order a yearbook and would like to purchase one, we have extras available in the office for $75.
Hey Juniors! Class shirts are here! And for $18, you can get your own! Bring money to Henry McCannon, Nathan Hinkel, or Mr. Kieffer.
Freshmen: Class shirt orders are due today by 3:15 pm. Give your $16 to Mr. Kieffer or a class officer. Checks made out to SJO Student Council. The order is being placed this afternoon, so no late orders!
SJO staff and students! Are you and your club or sport interested in putting on a show at the homecoming pep rally? Ask your teacher, advisor, or coach to check their emails about a pep rally interest form!
A PaCE speaker will present to all freshmen in the auditorium during Spartan Time on Wednesday, September 2. The presentation is "Welcome to High School."
Attention juniors and seniors: representatives from the following colleges will be here this week during Spartan Time to speak with interested students. Sign up in the guidance office if interested.
· Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri on Tues, Sept 1st
· Southern IL University – Edwardsville on Wed, Sept 2nd
· Monmoth College on Thurs, Sept 3rd
Batman, Nancy Drew, Sherlock Holmes, Scooby Doo... What do they all have in common? They are some of the world's best detectives and now.... THEY are the prime suspects in a murder investigation! Can they prove their innocence and find out whodunit? Auditions for the fall play, Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion, are on Wednesday Sept 2nd and Thursday Sept 3rd from 3-5 pm. See Profe Lindsey for more information!
Maroon Platoon: the theme for Wednesday's home Soccer and Volleyball games is CAMO. Let's be heard and not seen!! The theme for Thursday's home Soccer and Volleyball games is Spartan Spirit. Come out to cheer on both teams this week!
The start time for Wednesday and Thursday’s soccer games has been changed to 7 pm on both days.
The final All Athletic Fundraiser turn-in date is this Friday, September 4th before school in the commons. Remember, all athletes need to sell 18 raffle tickets at $20 each.
Reminder to Senior parents: don’t forget to send in shot records showing 2 doses of the meningitis vaccine for your senior student by Oct. 15. Call or email the office with any questions.