Congratulations to The Optimist for winning an Indiana High School Press Association Harvey Award for reporting on LGBT issues. Way to go student journalists! 
 
Congratulations to Petra Malcolm-Clarke for winning a Gold Key for her novel excerpt titled "Stars of Glass" In the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. 
 
Boys volleyball is gearing up! Any boys interested in playing this season should attend the Boys Volleyball Call-Out Meeting during Panther Plus this Thursday in the Purple Gym. We’ll share important info about the upcoming season.
 
Join AMIGOS Club to celebrate friendship next week during SRT in Ms. Ansari’s room, A107. Enjoy snacks and make a friendship bracelet. Hope to see you there! 
 
Contest #5 of Indiana Mathematics League will be held Tuesday, February 10th immediately after school in room A334. Warm up your brain for finals with some problem solving. Only two contests remain, and new competitors are always welcome. See Mr. Raney in if you have any questions.
 
The Talent Show is this Friday night at 7:00 in the Auditorium.  You’ll see some amazing acts for only $5.  All proceeds go to support Panther Hoops
 
Attention Academic Super Bowl Members - We will have a meeting after school on Thursday, Feb. 5th in Mrs. McDermott-Sipe's room, A212.  We will elect officers. The meeting should be over by 3:20. 
 
Would you like to create and name your own drink at ScholarSips? Stop by to purchase raffle tickets! 1 for $3 and 2 for $5. Ends this Friday! 
 
Do you need a Valentine's date idea? Support DECA and eat dinner at FETA on Wednesday Feb 11th and get dessert from Jiffy Treet on Feb 12th. Just say that you'd like the "Valentine's Day Special" at checkout! 
 
Attention date change: PAWS is having a meeting Thursday, February 5th after school from 3-4. Come to A239 and meet Ms. Wenning’s service dog and learn more about what service dogs do. There will be candy prizes at the end! Bring a friend.
 
Brightening Lives Club is holding a meeting on Monday, February 9th during SRT. At the meeting, we will make Valentine’s Day cards for hospice patients. Come to room A221 to brighten someone’s day and make a difference. PS, these count as volunteer hours. See you there! 
 
Theatre South's Tech meeting for Grease has been rescheduled to February 9th during SRT in room A101! Can't wait to see you there!
 
GIRLS TENNIS:
All players wanting to try-out for the Girls Tennis Team this spring must stop by room A238 this week and fill out the communication form on the door. All new players must also speak with Coach Corry.