1. Daily Announcements February 9, 2016 a “Y” day

2. Celebrating Black Excellence Black History Month 2016

3. 2016 Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Festival Over 70 colleges and universities will be represented plus other organizations Over 70 colleges and universities will be represented plus other organizations Some schools will conduct on-site admissions and waive application fees Some schools will conduct on-site admissions and waive application fees Seminars for students, parents, guardians plus band auditions (Must pre-register and bring your own instrument) Seminars for students, parents, guardians plus band auditions (Must pre-register and bring your own instrument)

4. 2016 Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Festival Saturday, February 20, 2016 Doors open at 9:00 am T. C. Williams High School 3330 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 For more info: http://www.alfredstreet.org/ministries/ http://www.alfredstreet.org/ministries/ outreach-and-missions/hbcu-festival/# outreach-and-missions/hbcu-festival/#

6. “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” Dr. Mae Jamison, First African American female astronaut

8. Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated. -Coretta Scott King, activist activist

9. Candy Grams for your Friends and Sweethearts! 75 cents for one, $1.00 for two. 75 cents for one, $1.00 for two. On Sale in the cafeteria during lunch shifts and before school on Tuesday and Wednesday. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Help the Spanish Club raise money for the children in Honduras! Help the Spanish Club raise money for the children in Honduras! Dulces, dulces, dulces! Dulces, dulces, dulces!

10. Sunday is Valentine’s Day Have a real rose delivered to someone you care about on Friday for only $2. Roses may be ordered during lunch in the cafeteria Today, Tomorrow, and Wednesday, ONLY!

11. The deadline for Advanced Placement test fees has passed. If you have not paid, please see Ms. Brown or Ms. Biggs in Counseling or Mrs. Ritchey in Room B101. If bringing a check to make payment, please do not fill out any of the financial portion until meeting with Ms. Brown, Ms. Biggs or Mrs. Ritchey.

12. Parking Pass Renewal has officially ended. Please pick up your new parking decals in office B201. Starting Monday, February 8th, students who did not renew their parking passes are not allowed to park on school grounds. Please pick up your new parking decals in office B201. Starting Monday, February 8th, students who did not renew their parking passes are not allowed to park on school grounds. All new parking decals must be displayed no later than Wednesday, February 10th. All new parking decals must be displayed no later than Wednesday, February 10th.

13. Attention All Freshman: The yearbook is doing a spread on unusual pets such as goats or pot-bellied pigs or maybe you have a tarantula or raise rabbits or you have a ferret? The yearbook staff is looking for you. The yearbook staff is looking for you. Please go to Mrs. Gill's room (A235) and fill out a form about your unusual pet.

14. SHS AFTER PROM COMMITTEE GIFTCARD BINGO GIFTCARD THEMED BASKETS & MORE February 10, 2016 Starts 6:00 PM/Doors open at 5:00 Stafford High School Cafeteria 63 Stafford Indians Lane Fredericksburg, VA 22405 Tickets $15.00 in advance $20.00 at the door SCPS Employees$10.00 Tickets: Mrs. McNulty (SHS Library) bmcnulty56@gmail.com bmcnulty56@gmail.com Tickets: Mrs. Worhatch (Guidance Office) Raffles, Doorprizes, concessions All proceeds going to SHS After Prom 2016

15. Parents are to pick-up their students in the Bus Loop

16. CONGRATULATIONS!

17. Congratulations to the following Students for Signing Football: Josh Ball - Florida State University Josh Ball - Florida State University Minkey Jenkins - Virginia State Univ Minkey Jenkins - Virginia State Univ Soccer: Greensboro College Emily Lewis - Greensboro College Jorah Blagg - Virginia Wesleyan Jorah Blagg - Virginia Wesleyan Gabby Hull - Winthrop University Gabby Hull - Winthrop University

18. Stafford High School Theater Department named the Virginia High School League Conference 15 Theater Champions for their production of THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE. An extra round of applause for Madeleine Price & Cooper Shaw, who both won Outstanding Actor Awards. Madeleine and Cooper were the top ranked actress and actor in our Conference

19. Congratulations to our Gymnastics team!!! Holding on to that Conference Championship last night with a 147.85 team score!!! Way to go ladies! Good luck at Regionals!!! Team Members Naomi JonesGen Hirata Jennah ChangJourne Dundy Laney KrejdovskyMadison Amos Rachel StormLeah Morgan Rachel PettoSabrina Surles

20. GUIDANCE

21. Club News

22. Health Occupations Students of American - HOSA meeting on Thursday, Feb 10 after school. Feb 10 after school. Volunteers needed for Senior Karaoke. Sign up at the meeting. Possible guest speaker to talk about EMS and nursing.

23. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets in the gym on Tuesday mornings at 7:10. Come and join us as soon as you get to school Tuesday mornings.

24. Senior NHS Members 2015 NHS Scholarship Program is officially open. Application can be found on NHS Fusion Page in the Link section or 2015 NHS Scholarship Program is officially open. Application can be found on NHS Fusion Page in the Link section or flyer outside Mrs. Purnell's room, A234. Deadline is February 16, 2016. flyer outside Mrs. Purnell's room, A234. Deadline is February 16, 2016.

25. 2015-2016 National Honor Society Open Season for Membership If you are a 10th and 11th grader and not a current member of NHS, you can apply for consideration. Application can be found on SHS NHS Fusion page listed under Student Activities in the File Section of the page or at Mrs. Purnell's room, A234.

26. Criteria for National Honor Society (NHS) Membership: Candidate must have an overall 3.8 GPA based on a 4.5 grade scale. Candidate must have an overall 3.8 GPA based on a 4.5 grade scale. Enrollment requirement is one semester. Enrollment requirement is one semester. Candidates must be in 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th grade. Candidates must be in 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th grade. Candidate must have demonstrated active leadership, active service, and excellent character. Candidate must have demonstrated active leadership, active service, and excellent character. Deadline for applications is January 16th. Please submit application to Mrs. Purnell in room A234. Deadline for applications is January 16th. Please submit application to Mrs. Purnell in room A234.

27. SHS Sports

28. Girls Tennis Team If you are interested in trying out for the Girls Varsity Tennis team, please attend an informational meeting on TODAY, February 8th right after school in room A203

29. Softball Those trying out for softball must have their physical on file before tryouts. Tryouts begin February 22 nd after school, weather dependent. If you have any questions, see Coach Tobin or Coach Middleton.

30. Any students interested in trying out for Boys Soccer Tryouts will be Monday, FEB 22nd to Wednesday February 24th from 2:45- 4:30. You MUST have a physical on file in order to tryout. Conditioning will resume Tuesday the 9th weather permitting. There will be a brief player meeting Thursday the 18th after school in the cafeteria.

31. Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Team on their win on Senior night Friday night against Massaponax. After fighting back from down as much as 20 points De'Jour Johnson stole the ball with 4 seconds left and passed to Micah Harris who scored the game winning layup at the buzzer. The team won 65-63 and has moved to 13-3 overall and 2-0 in the conference

32. Simply the Best SHS Basketball!

34. Want your 15 minutes of fame? Send photos of school activities for the electronic bulletin boards. Photos must be approved by the coach or club sponsor. Send photos to stonem@staffordschools.net

35. is on sale Afterschool in the School Store (Monday thru Thursday) $1.50 per slice $12 for the Whole Pie Pizza is on sale Afterschool in the School Store (Monday thru Thursday) $1.50 per slice $12 for the Whole Pie

36. Morning & afternoon announcements may be turned in to Mrs. Stone in room B109 or email her at stonem@staffordschools.net