9-30-11

Lunch Forms:

All free/reduced lunch forms are due by October 6th. No one will be allowed to eat off of last year's status as of that date, so please turn them in ASAP!

Attention Students:
Remember to place an order for a book by Allan Zullo, our visiting author. Books only cost $5! If you purchase a book you will be invited to a dessert party on Oct. 13th. Order forms are available in the media center. All orders must be placed by Oct. 4th.

East Cheerleaders will have their pictures taken after school on Monday at 3:30.

East McDowell Parents and Students:

Great News! We have sold out of Trojan Treat Cards! Better news we have reordered 100 more. Beginning today we will now accept money for the cards and award candy bar prizes, however, the additional cards have not arrived. As soon as the cards arrive we will deliver them to students. Thanks for your support and keep selling Trojan Treat Cards.

9-27-11

Trojan Treat Cards:
Please turn in all orders and money during homeroom.

Lunch Forms:
All free/reduced lunch forms are due by October 6th. No one will be allowed to eat off of last year's status as of that date, so please turn them in ASAP!

Attention Students:
Remember to place an order for a book by Allan Zullo, our visiting author. Books only cost $5! If you purchase a book you will be invited to a dessert party on Oct. 13th. Order forms are available in the media center. All orders must be placed by Oct. 4th.

Student Council will meet this week at 3:45 on Wednesday in Mr. Boyles' room. It is not too late to join in the fun!

Reminder to 8th graders, Wednesday is dress to impress day.

Sports Information:
Home volleyball game TODAY against West. Volleyball players will stay in gym when pep rally is over.
The soccer teams will play away at West today. Soccer players should also remain in the gym after pep rally.
Trojan football will play at home TOMORROW. Admission is $1!
Come out and support your fellow student athletes.

JV volleyball has an away match at TC Roberson.

9-26-11

Trojan Treat Cards:
Please turn in all orders and money during homeroom.

Lunch Forms:
All free/reduced lunch forms are due by October 6th. No one will be allowed to eat off of last year's status as of that date, so please turn them in ASAP!

Attention Students:
Remember to place an order for a book by Allan Zullo, our visiting author. Books only cost $5! If you purchase a book you will be invited to a dessert party on Oct. 13th. Order forms are available in the media center. All orders must be placed by Oct. 4th.

Subway Fresh Fit Contest:
The submission deadline is quickly approaching. All submissions are due to Coach Lytle by September 27th. Remember you can earn a free $5 subway card for just entering.

Student Council will meet this week at 3:45 on Wednesday in Mr. Boyles' room. It is not too late to join in the fun!

Sports Information:
Tomorrow, home volleyball game against West.
Wednesday, home football game against Heritage.
Thursday, home soccer game against Walter Johnson.

Lunch Menu: 9-27
Chicken Sandwich or Lasagna

9-23-11

Trojan Treat Cards:
Please turn in all orders and money during homeroom.

Lunch Forms:
All free/reduced lunch forms are due by October 6th. No one will be allowed to eat off of last year's status as of that date, so please turn them in ASAP!

Attention Students:
Remember to place an order for a book by Allan Zullo, our visting author. Books only cost $5! If you purchase a book you will be invited to a dessert party on Oct. 13th. Order forms are available in the media center. All orders must be placed by Oct. 4th.

Subway Fresh Fit Contest:
The submission deadline is quickly approaching. All submissions are due to Coach Lytle by Septermber 27th. Remember you can earn a free $5 subway card for just entering.

Sports Information:
The MHS Titans have a home football game today at 7:30 against North Buncombe. Advance tickets are for sale in the office for $5.00!

Lunch Menu: 9-26
Pizza or Salisbury steak w/ gravy and rice

9-21-11

Lunch Forms:
October 6th is the LAST day to eat off of last year's status. Please return the free and reduced lunch forms ASAP!

Trojan Treat Cards:
Turn in your orders and money during homeroom today. See Mrs. Blankenship in the media center.

There is NO student council meeting today.

College night is TOMORROW at the Asheville Mall from 6 to 9. Many colleges and universities will be attending so please take advantage of this opportunity.

Sports Information:
East football: away today at Table Rock
East volleyball: away game tomorrow
East soccer: home game tomorrow against East Burke
MHS JV game tomorrow at North Buncombe

Lunch Menu: 9-22-11
Cheeseburger or Turkey with gravy

9-20-11

Trojan Treat Cards:
Because Mrs. Blankenship is absent today 9-20-11 we will not accept money for Trojan Treat cards today.

College Night:

WHO: You

WHAT: College Night

WHEN: Thursday, 9/22, 6 - 9 pm (that's 1 week from today)

WHERE: Asheville Mall

WHY: To get an early look at potential opportunities for after you graduate high school.

HOW: Schools will have booths set-up throughout the mall and best of all, it's FREE!!!

See the list of schools at the main entrance bulletin boards.

No Student Council this week...we'll meet again on 9/28.


Subway Fresh Fit Program:
Please see Coach Lytle for more information. It is a great way to earn yourself some free Subway!

Sports Information:

A fan bus will be taken to the away football game at Table Rock tomorrow. Any East student is welcome to ride as long as you get a permission slip signed and pay $2.00. See Mrs. Brown (Melton) for more information.

There is a home JV volleyball game today at MHS. There is an away tennis match today at AC Reynolds.

Lunch Menu: 9-21-11
Pizza or Ham & Cornbread

9-19-11

WHO: You

WHAT: College Night

WHEN: Thursday, 9/22, 6 - 9 pm (that's 1 week from today)

WHERE: Asheville Mall

WHY: To get an early look at potential opportunities for after you graduate high school.

HOW: Schools will have booths set-up throughout the mall and best of all, it's FREE!!!

See the list of schools at the main entrance bulletin boards.

No Student Council this week...we'll meet again on 9/28.

Trojan Treat Cards:
Please bring any money and orders to the media center during homeroom.

Subway Fresh Fit Contest:
Please see Coach Lytle to participate in this competition. The theme is "Fit like a Panther."

Memorial Garden:
Please see the sign-up sheet outside Mrs. Shaw's door to reserve a time to decorate a stone in memory of a loved one.

Sports Information:

There is an away football game on Wednesday at Table Rock. A fan bus will be taken. If you wish to attend the away game please see Mrs. Brown (Melton) to get a permission form. You must pay $2.00 to ride the bus. This will take care of your admission to the game as well.

Lunch Menu: 9-20-11
Pimento Cheese or Chicken Nuggets

9-16-11

College Night:

WHO: You

WHAT: College Night

WHEN: Thursday, 9/22, 6 - 9 pm (that's 1 week from today)

WHERE: Asheville Mall

WHY: To get an early look at potential opportunities for after you graduate high school.

Trojan Treat Cards:
If you have money and orders for Trojan Treat Cards bring it to the media center during homeroom.

From Mrs. Shaw...
Anyone interested in decorating a stone for the Memorial Garden in memory of a loved one who died in service needs to see the sign-up sheet outside the art room.

Subway Fresh Fit Contest:
Subway and the Carolina Panthers have teamed up to sponser this year's video contest with the theme of "Fit Like A Panther." Coach Lytle in the gym has entry forms for any interested student. You receive a $5.00 Subway card for just submitting an entry. Winners receive $1,000 for the school and a bunch of Subway sandwiches!!!

Lunch Menu:9-19-11
Chicken Sandwich or Spaghetti

9-15-11

College Night:

WHO: You

WHAT: College Night

WHEN: Thursday, 9/22, 6 - 9 pm (that's 1 week from today)

WHERE: Asheville Mall

WHY: To get an early look at potential opportunities for after you graduate high school.

HOW: Schools will have booths set-up throughout the mall and best of all, it's FREE!!!

Any student going on the Gettysburg trip needs to see Mr. Shaw today for information and a letter which must be signed.

Trojan Treat Cards:
If you have money and orders for Trojan Treat Cards bring it to the media center during homeroom.

Dance: Tomorrow from 4-6 in the gym. Admission is $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple.

Science Olympiad:
Sign-ups are TODAY in Mr. Harris' room after school!!!

FCS:
The meeting will be tomorrow morning in front of the gym!!

From Mrs. Shaw...
Anyone interested in decorating a stone for the Memorial Garden in memory of a loved one who died in service needs to see the sign-up sheet outside the art room.

Subway Fresh Fit Contest:
Subway and the Carolina Panthers have teamed up to sponser this year's video contest with the theme of "Fit Like A Panther." Coach Lytle in the gym has entry forms for any interested student. You receive a $5.00 Subway card for just submitting an entry. Winners receive $1,000 for the school and a bunch of Subway sandwiches!!! Below is last year's regional winner and runner-up. (They are from East!!!)

Regional Winner

Regional Runner-up


Sports Information:
East-Home Volleyball Game
MHS- Home JV Football and JV Volleyball...Students get in free to the volleyball game!
MHS- Away Tennis match and Cross Country Meet

Lunch Menu: 9-16-11
Pizza or Turkey Pie w/Roll

9-14-11

Attention all students:
Lockers MUST have a school lock by Thursday (9-15)! On Friday all non school locks will be cut off!!!

All students:
Science Olympiad sign up is Thursday, September 15th in Mr. Harris' room from 3:30 until 4:30. Please see any science teacher for more information.

Dance Time:
Grab your dancing shoes and boogie on down to the dance Friday afternoon from 4-6. Admission is $3.00 per person or $5.00 a couple. All 7th, 8th and 9th graders are invited.

Trojan Treat Cards:
If you have money and orders for Trojan Treat Cards bring it to the media center during homeroom.

From Mr. Hardin...
Student Council is TODAY! 3:45 - 4:15...see you there!

College Night is Thursday, Sept. 22 from 6 - 9pm at the Asheville Mall. This event is FREE! Colleges & universities will have their info set up all throughout the mall. It's a great way to get an early look at some awesome post high school opportunities. A complete list of colleges and universities that will be present can be found on either bulletin board at the front entrance of the school.

FCS:
FCS is the Fellowship of Christian Students, we meet Friday mornings, and take trips like snow tubing and do other activities together throughout the year. Fellowship of Christian students will meet the Friday morning before school in front of the gym! There will be free doughnuts and Tasty tasty Sunny-D. There will also be a time of prayer, and hanging out. Come out, bring a friend!! If you have any questions, come see Mr. or Mrs. Shaw, or Coach Anderson for more information!!

Sports Information:
East has a home football game today! Admission for students is $1.00!
East volleyball has a home match tomorrow!

The JV football team has a home game tomorrow! Tickets are $5.00.
The JV volleyball team has a home match tomorrow at MHS. All students get in free to this game!

Come out and support your fellow student-athletes!!

Lunch Menu: 9-15-11
Cheeseburger or Chicken Wrap

9-13-11

Attention all students:
Lockers MUST have a school lock by Thursday (9-15)! On Friday all non school locks will be cut off!!!

IDENT-AKID:
The IDENT-AKID safety day will be September 14th. The IDENT-AKID program provides a pre-driver's license ID for teenagers. Plan on participating and helping our school win $500!

All students:
Science Olympiad sign up is Thursday, September 15th in Mr. Harris' room from 3:30 until 4:30. Please see any science teacher for more information.

Dance Time:
Grab your dancing shoes and boogie on down to the dance Friday afternoon from 4-6. Admission is $3.00 per person or $5.00 a couple. All 7th, 8th and 9th graders are invited.

Trojan Treat Cards:
These cards are now on sale for $10.00. Help support the school by selling some to everyone you know! The card is full of great deals!!

From Mr. Hardin...
Hey...You...come to Student Council this Wednesday. 3:45 - 4:15 in Mr. Boyles's room. See you there!

College Night:
September 22 at the Asheville Mall! 6-9 PM!

Sports Information:
JV volleyball team has an away match today at Asheville High.

East soccer has home games today. Football has a home game tomorrow. Come out and support your Trojans!

Lunch Menu: 9-14-11
Ham & Cheese croissant or Chicken Alfredo w/ garlic twist

9-12-11

In remembrance of 9-11:
Teachers, please bring your students to the flagpole area at 1:30. We will have a brief ceremony to remember those that lost their lives on that day!!!

Trojan Treat Cards:
Tomorrow, September 13 is our Trojan Treat Card Fundraiser kickoff. During homeroom please take your students to the auditorium for the kickoff. On Wednesday, September 14, please send students with money and orders for Trojan Treat Cards to the media center during homeroom.

Battle of the Books:
Calling all 7th graders - Battle of the Books is meeting every day in the media center from 3:20 - 3;45. We have only had two 7th graders show up at our meetings. Please consider getting involved and becoming part of the team. Come as many days as you can--hope to see you at BOB.

Sports Information:
East soccer teams have a home game tomorrow against Table Rock.

Trojan football will have a home game on Wednesday against Liberty.
Plan on coming out and supporting the teams.

Lunch Menu: 9-13-11
Corn dog or Meatloaf

9-9-11

Say cheese!
Picture Day is Monday!!!!

College Night at the Asheville Mall

Thursday, September 22

6 - 9pm

All students:
Science Olympiad sign up is next Thursday, September 15th in Mr. Harris' room from 3:30 until 4:30. Please see any science teacher for more information.

Locks:
School Issued locks must be on lockers no later than Friday, September 9th.

On Monday September 12th, we will be going around to all lockers and any locker that does not have a school issued lock will have a zip tie placed. If we find a lock on the locker and it is not school issued, it will be cut off.

Reminder that you must have a school issued lock and they can be purchased from Mrs. Presnell before and during school for $6.00.

Sports Information:
Congratulations to the boy's soccer team for their win yesterday over Liberty. The Trojans won 7-1. Special recognition goes out to Henry Brown for this hat trick...he scored 3 goals!!

The volleyball team also beat Liberty yesterday 3 games to 1. Congrats to both teams!!

MHS has a home football game tonight against Avery! Please purchase your advance tickets from Mrs. Presnell for $5.00 today during school. Save some time and money by purchasing tickets early.

9-8-11

Picture Day:
School pictures will be made on Monday, September 12th. Teachers please hand out picture information packets today during homeroom. Also, teachers please have your pictures made as well on this day.

All students:
Science Olympiad sign up is next Thursday, September 15th in Mr. Harris' room from 3:30 until 4:30. Please see any science teacher for more information.

TEACHERS:
Please remind students that they will lose access to school provided technology without a signed AUP on file.
After you have collected the signed forms, please return them to Eric Cole and enter the names of the students who did not return signed forms on the site below:
https://docs.google.com/a/mcdowell.k12.nc.us/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dG5hWC16UzVDaTM1R2ZfVV9fODlBN2c6MQ#gid=0

School Issued locks must be on lockers no later than Friday, September 9th.

On Monday September 12th, we will be going around to all lockers and any locker that does not have a school issued lock will have a zip tie placed. If we find a lock on the locker and it is not school issued, it will be cut off.

Reminder that you must have a school issued lock and they can be purchased from Mrs. Presnell before and during school for $6.00.


Hat Day:
Hat Day is tomorrow! You must purchase a ticket for $1.00 from Mrs. Foster in order to wear a hat. Tickets will be sold starting today at 1:50 and tomorrow morning in the gym.

Sports Information:
There is a home volleyball game today against Liberty. Come out and support the team.

There is a home MHS football game tomorrow. Please purchase your ticket at school today or tomorrow for only $5.00! If you wait to pay at the game the tickets will be $7.00 plus you will have to wait in line. So, save some cash and time!!! See Mrs. Presnell to purchase tickets.

Lunch Menu: 9-9-11
Meatball subs or Chicken Rings

9-7-11

TEACHERS:
Please remind students that they will lose access to school provided technology without a signed AUP on file.
After you have collected the signed forms, please return them to Eric Cole and enter the names of the students who did not return signed forms on the site below:
https://docs.google.com/a/mcdowell.k12.nc.us/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dG5hWC16UzVDaTM1R2ZfVV9fODlBN2c6MQ#gid=0

Attention all students:
School Issued locks must be on lockers no later than Friday, September 9th.

On Monday, September 12th, we will be going around to all lockers and any locker that does not have a school issued lock will have a zip tie placed. If we find a lock on the locker and it is not school issued, it will be cut off.

Reminder that you must have a school issued lock and they can be purchased from Mrs. Presnell before and during school for $6.00.

Meetings Today:
Student Council is TODAY!!! 3:45 - 4:15 in Mr. Boyles's room. See you there!

Battle of the books starts TODAY! 3:20 in the media center!

Hat day:
Hat day is Friday, September 9th. Purchase a ticket for $1.00 from Mrs. Foster on Thursday or Friday.

Picture Day:

Smile! It is almost picture day. Pictures will be taken Monday, September 12th.

IDENT-AKID:
The IDENT-AKID safety day will be September 14th. The IDENT-AKID program provides a pre-driver's license ID for teenagers. Forms will be sent home during homeroom tomorrow. Plan on participating and helping our school win $500!

Sports Information:
East Volleyball at home versus Liberty...Thursday!

Purchase advance football tickets from Mrs. Presnell for Friday's MHS home football game against Avery. Tickets are $5.00 and you can purchase these for any family member!

Lunch Menu: 9-8-11
Pizza or Ham with Mac & Cheese

9-6-11

Hat Day:
Hat Day is Friday, September 9th in honor of Sept. 11th. Tickets will be sold on Thursday and Friday from Mrs. Foster. Tickets are $1.00. Half of the proceeds will be going to the Penny A Day project.

Smile for the camera:
Picture Day is Monday, September 12th.

Teachers:
Your self-assessment is due Friday. Mr. Cole's lab will be available all day tomorrow for you to come in and work on it!

Sports Information:
The Volleyball team will have a home match on Thursday at 4. Come out and support your Trojans!

Open gym will be held tonight at the high school beginning at 7:15 for any girl interested in playing JV or Varsity basketball.

Lunch Menu: 9-7-11
Chopped BBQ sandwich or Fish with cornbread

9-2-11

Attention all students:
Remember, no school on Monday.

7th and 8th graders:
Battle of the books begins Wednesday, September 7th in the media center. Leave at the 3:20 bell.

Student Council will meet Wednesday, September 7th in Mr. Boyles' room from 3:45-4:15.

Picture day is Monday, September 12th.

Sports Information:

Congratulations to the JV Titan football team for their victory over Mitchell last night, 28-6.

The Titans will have a home football game tonight at 7:30 against Mitchell. Tickets are $7.00 at the gate. You can buy them early today from Mrs. Presnell for $5.00.

Attention 9th grade girls:
Any girl interested in trying out for the JV or Varsity basketball teams at MHS should attend open gym starting Tuesday, September 6th at 7:15. Come ready to scrimmage!

Lunch Menu: 9-6-11
Chicken Sandwich or Beef-a-roni

9-1-11

9th grade teachers:
Please release the tennis team at 2 pm today for an away match.

Attention all students:
Be sure to let your families know that in the morning you cannot be dropped off in the key in front of the school. Even if no one is standing at the road, you are still not allowed to come into the key. There are signs posted and your parents could be given a ticket.

Student Council:
The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 7th at 3:45 in Mr. Boyles' room. The meeting will be finished at 4:15.

Battle of the Books:
This group will be starting up on Wednesday, September 7th in the media center. Please leave class at the 3:20 bell.

Smile for the camera!
Picture day is September 12th.

Reminder:
School will not be in session on Monday, September 5th due to the Labor Day holiday.

Lost and Found:
Mr. Cole found a black gym bag with PE clothes on the 9th grade hall. Please see him to claim.

Sports Information:

Please purchase your advance tickets to Friday's home football game at MHS from Mrs. Presnell. The tickets are $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the gate.

The JV Titans have an away game tonight at Mitchell High School. Wish them luck today.

Lunch Menu: 9-2-11
Cheeseburger or Chicken Fajita