The School Nurse is selling paper "shoes" to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  The "shoes" can be purchased for $1 and dedicated to a friend, family member, etc. that will be posted on the walls of Scott High.  The goal is to raise $400 for Juvenile Diabetes research, so come see the school nurse to purchase your diabetic "shoe" and help find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes.  The yearly walk will be on May 20, 2012 at the State Capitol Complex, see www.walk.jdrf.org for more information.

Anyone interested in going on the Costa Rica trip needs to see Mr. Pickens or Ms. Warner.  Space is limited and only guaranteed until April 20th.

The 2012 yearbooks can be ordered at www.yearbookforever.com.  Base price is $65 and the deadline for ordering is May 18th.

Any girls interested in playing volleyball for the next school year need to see Kelsey Woodrum or Sami Jo Duffey.  The season will run from August to November.

Seniors, start bringing your pictures and $20 payment for the senior video.  You can have 7 individual pictures and unlimited group pictures.  Please see Katie Shreve or Zelda Ferrell for more information, and to fill out your senior survey.

Anyone interested in purchasing a Senior Ad for the 2012 Yearbook, see Zelda Ferrell.  The 2011 Yearbooks are in, and can be picked up in Ms. Allred's room 107 at lunch.

Beginning February 6, all students will be required to pay for breakfast and lunch daily.  You will not be allowed to charge.  If you do not bring money for meals, you will need to bring your own food.  Seniors with outstanding breakfast or lunch bills will not receive their diplomas until they are paid in full.

The Freshman class is selling Skyhawk car magnets for $5 each.  See Mrs. Pettry or a Freshman class officer to purchase.

Students, please keep track of your absences.  They add up quickly.  5 unexcused absences will have a letter sent home.  10 unexcused absences may require a court appearance for truancy and you will not be allowed to go to the prom.  15 unexcused absences will suspend your driver's license or driving permit by state law.

Any student without the list of emergency contacts on file in the office can't be signed out of school.

Parents, the cyber safety flyer is a resource concerning Internet safety for your children at home.  It has very useful tips on how to protect your child when they are online.

The Parent permission form is a written permission form on whether or not to publish a students information and/or pictures on the school or district web site.  Please mark the appropriate box, sign, and return to the school.

West Virginia families with school-age children may now apply online for free and reduced price meal benefits by going to the following web address: www.wvschoolmeals.net. In three easy steps, parents and guardians may complete and submit their application. Applications submitted online require less time for households to complete and allow quicker processing of children’s benefits at the county level. As in the past, all information on the free and reduced price meal application remains confidential.  For additional information, please contact Daniel Todd at at 304-558-3396 or dtodd@access.k12.wv.us .  Or you may call Boone County Nutritional Services at 304-369-3131.

Scott High selected as one of only 13 National Outstanding High Schools That Work (HSTW). This award is based on the success of local school leaders and teachers in improving school practices and raising student achievement. The award was presented by Dave Spence, president of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), at the 25th Annual HSTW Staff Development Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.  Spence praised the school for its achievement, pointing out that it takes dedication and hard work on the part of state, district and school leaders and teachers to make progress in preparing students for postsecondary studies and careers. Scott was one of only 13 HSTW schools in the nation to receive the 2011 Outstanding School Award.

Scott High has "Ebooks" that can be read online. See the Media Center page for more info.

Parent Involvement Encouraged
Parents are encouraged to join the Scott High Local School Improvement Council, the Band Boosters, the Athletic Boosters, and to help with Student Council activities.  Children still need your involvement, even though they are in high school.  Extra help is always welcome!

Dress Code
Scott High School follows the Boone County Dress Code policy, listed on the Dress Code page.  Students almost always know when they have crossed the line!  Please encourage your kids to dress appropriately for school.

Bus Passes
All bus pass requests must include the student's first and last name, student ID#, homeroom teacher's name, and a parent/guardian phone number for verification.  Bus passes will not be issued without all of this information.

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