ANNOUNCEMENTS
02/12/2024
MAC NURSING RN & LPN
The MAC nursing application deadline for HS graduates is March 18. Selection for the nursing program is based on GPA, Assessment test scores, and Personal Interview.
SOFTBALL FUNDRAISER
Ladycats softball is selling sport socks to raise money for their team. There are 4 different designs. Each pair cost $15.00. Orders and money are due February 16th.
3rd Annual Baseball Breakfast
Saturday, February 24th from 6-10am, the Delta Baseball team will be serving a pancake and sausage breakfast in the high school cafeteria. Fill your belly for a donation of your choice.
LOLLIPOP SALES
BETA club is selling lollipops. $1.00 each. There are sour flavors and sweet flavors.
Health College Preview Day
Southeast Health open house on Saturday, March 16 9am-Noon. Giving away t-shirts & will have a drawing for a free general education class (worth $1300). Presentation on the admission process at 9:30.
Student Nurse Assistant Program @ St. Francis
The Student Nurse Assistant Program allows you to take the classes to become a Nurse Assistant while getting paid. Classes are offered 4 times a year with the next class beginning April 8. Applications will be available starting Feb. 5 on their website. Applicants must be at least 18 years old & have a HS diploma.
BETA CLUB RECYCLING FOR THE Ronald McDonald House
Delta HS BETA Club is hosting a recycling program for the Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis. We will be collecting: Aluminum can tab tops, Old Keys - Collect and donate your unused keys to one of our Houses through our Keys to the Heart Program. When you donate the keys, you no longer need, you open doors for families with seriously ill children. Small electronics - Accepted electronics include: old cell phones, laptops, power adapters and chargers, holiday lights, home and office phones, extension cords, network gear, satellite receivers, and PC towers. Items can be dropped off in the lobby at the High School.
A+ Log Sheets
All A+ students, please update your A+ logs with your hours and activities and turn them into Mrs. Elfrink so she may update your progress. Seniors, please turn in your logs asap so Mrs. Elfrink can update your parents on your eligibility.
JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The Better Business Bureau Student of Ethics Award is open to high school students graduating in Spring 2025. Must write a 300-word essay on an ethical dilemma you have faced and how you resolved it. Apply at https://stlouisbbb.wufoo.com/forms/x1xgjxrd1fbhte7/. Winners will receive a $2,500 scholarship.
Horatio Alger Scholarship open to juniors planning to enter a college in the US no later than the fall following graduation. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, demonstrate critical financial need, be involved in co-curricular & community service. The online application is available at horationalger.org/scholarships. Scholarships range from $10,000 to $25,000 with more than 600 available. Deadline is March 15.
JUNIORS
Black River Electric Cooperative’s Annual Youth Tour Essay Contest for Juniors
Juniors have an opportunity to win an all-expenses paid trip to Washington DC. How to enter: submit an original essay 500-1000 words on the topic: Black River Electric Cooperative was formed over 85 years ago to improve the lives of citizens in Southeast Missouri. Part 1: How does the service BREC provides improve your family's life? Part 2: Explain something you have done or want to do that will better the lives of the people around you or in your community. Complete an application from the office and student profile. Mail essay and application to BREC postmarked by Friday, March 8. Visit their website www.brec.coop/brec-essay-conte... for more information on this contest and see a highlight video.
SENIORS: SCHOLARSHIPS WITH FEBRUARY DEADLINES
MFA Foundation Scholarship-Feb 15
Missouri STEM Signing Day Scholarship-Feb 15
Farm Kids for College Scholarships-Feb 20
LUNCH
2/12 – Rib Patty on bun
2/13 – Soft shell taco
2/14 – Chicken Patty with gravy
2/15 – Spaghetti, salad
2/16 – Hot dog, Chocolate pudding
HS GIRLS BASKETBALL
Monday 2/12 At Kelly 6pm (Varsity only)
Thursday 2/15 Vs Advance 6pm (Varsity) *** Senior night for boys and girls will take place between games
HS BOYS BASKETBALL
Monday 2/12 Vs Bernie 6pm (JV/ Varsity)
Thursday 2/15 Vs Marquand (Varsity) 7:30*** Senior night for boys and girls will take place between games
Tuesday 2/13 basketball games:
Principia girl's @ Delta girls (varsity) 4:00
Chaffee boy's @ Delta boy's (1/2 Freshman) 5:30
Chaffee boy's @ Delta boy's (JV) 6:00
Chaffee boy's @ Delta boy's (Varsity) 7:15