From the Counseling Office: It is "Free Application Week" at the University of Northern Iowa. If you are interested in UNI, now is a great time to apply!
https://insideuni.uni.edu/campus-community/uni-offers-free-application-week-oct-16-21?utm_source=1&utm_medium=boosted-sociall&utm_campaign=take-on-tomorrow&utm_id=brand-awareness&utm_term=fy23&fbclid=IwAR1795GVpmiJ66IBgfXrc098BY7kgiXqaee4NrBlVlXOdJCnVFZ2kRU6ljo
Reminder: NO School on Monday, October 17th. Teachers have Professional Development. Enjoy the long weekend!
Eddyville Elementary Student Council is planning a PINK OUT Day Wednesday, October 19th. We are encouraging students and staff to dress in pink to honor those who are battling breast cancer.
Hello EE families. Due to the high wind advisory, we have to reschedule our Day of Awesomeness to next Friday, Oct. 21. Thanks for understanding.
JUNIORS will be SAT testing tomorrow (Wednesday) morning first thing. Please remember to get a good nights sleep, eat breakfast and be on time. If you have a calculator, please bring it. If you take any IHCC or Career Academy classes you will be excused for missing those in the AM.
The SCC Network will be producing a first of its kind broadcast for the Conference Cross Country Meet tonight in Knoxville. They will set up 3 wireless cameras along the course route, a stationary camera from their bus location, and an additional camera on the Voice of the SCC Network - Dewayne Cook - as he announces the race along with pre and post-meet interviews he will conduct. Lastly, the SCC Network also has a drone pilot coming to fly a drone along the route as a stationary air shot to go during the race.
The SCC Network would like to give a huge shout out to Impressive Designs Studio as well as Ink Made Productions for their help in making this logistically possible; providing drone work and generator power respectively.
This broadcast will be for the 2 high school races. Below is the link
https://gopitchtv.vhx.tv/videos/scc-cross-country-meet-10-11-22
7th Grade/ New Students will be PSAT testing tomorrow (Tuesday). It is important to get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast and be on time as we will be testing first thing. Students need to bring a calculator with them if they have one. All other students will be attending classes as normal.
HS VB Games @ Clarke - Tuesday - Use HS entrance @ Clarke to enter facility - admission can be purchased w/ cash or online ahead of time - https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/clarke/tickets
Live Stream of JV1 & Varsity Games - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTmh6smdHVFco03SGzqP8UQ
From the Counseling Office: Representatives from IHCC will be here the night of school conferences on Tuesday, October 25th to assist families in completing the FAFSA. Appointments will be from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. If interested, please email Mrs. Spurgeon at amy.spurgeon@rocketsk12.org to schedule an appointment.
On Wednesday, October 12th at 5:30 pm, you can join a step-by-step virtual walk through of how to complete the FAFSA. You will be led through the process of filling out the form by an ICAN professional. If interested, register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TnOlxi7MRoq2j2XFP5QK5w?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.
From the Counseling Office: FAFSA is open for the 2023-24 academic school year. This is your gateway to grants, scholarships, work-study, federal loans, and almost all other financial aid. The sooner you complete your FAFSA, the better, as a lot of financial aid is first come, first serve. To complete the FAFSA, visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
Iowa College Aid provides tips to fill out the FAFSA, and you can visit their website at https://iowacollegeaid.gov/FAFSA?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.
If you purchased a football jersey at the jersey auction, those need to be returned to the HS office no later than 12pm on Thursday.
From the Counseling Office: A representative from William Penn University will be in the library on Wednesday during Rocket Time/lunch to answer any questions juniors or seniors may have regarding the college admission/FAFSA process.
EBF Rocket Archery will be holding archery registration on October 5th from 5-7PM at the Eddyville Elementary cafeteria. Any EBF student in grades 4-12 are welcome to register.
JH VB @ Cardinal Today - 4:30pm start and games will be played on 2 nets
Homecoming FB Game Tonight - 7pm vs. Centerville
Gates will open at 6pm & parking will be available on all of the grass lots surrounding the football field
- Homecoming candidates will be recognized at 6:45pm
- Elementary SOAR award winners will be recognized after the 1st Quarter
- Four-Year Letter Winners from the graduating class of 2022 will be recognized at halftime along with the EBF Marching Band performance
The 2022 Homecoming parade is Thursday, September 29th at 6:30pm. This years theme is Rocket Red Carpet. Parade participants will line up at 5:45pm at Eddyville Elementary. Coronation of our Homecoming King and Queen will take place right after the parade at the HS gym. Then we encourage you to stick around for the Jersey auction and Powder Puff Volleyball!
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The After Prom committee is looking for volunteers to work in some upcoming concession stands. The money earned from working these stands will be used to help fund After Prom activities.
It can be parents, grandparents, or students who sign up. ALL help is much appreciated!!
Don’t forget! Jostens will be back tomorrow during HS lunch to take orders for class rings and graduation items that have not been placed online and to answer any ordering questions.
Varsity Volleyball Tonight at Oskaloosa will be broadcast on 96.7 FM & live streamed on https://team1sports.com/IndiansNetwork/ starting at approx. 6:45pm
The JH Football game on Sept. 27th will now be played at Sigourney (change of location) starting at 4:15pm - 2 full games will be played with 8th grade playing first