Simley Announcements 2-8-23
Published on Feb 8, 2023 09:40

The last Snow Week dress up day on Thursday will be Color Day(9th White, 10th Red, 11th Blue and 12th Black)
Dance will be Friday from 6:30-9:30 pm in the cafeteria.  Tickets are on sale now.  To buy a ticket go to gofan.co and search Simley High School. You can also scan the QR Code on the posters put up around the school. Tickets are $5 and will be $10 the day of the dance. Doors will close at 7:30, so please arrive within an hour of the start of the dance.

Do you have any photos of you and your friends at school events? School events include: dances, sports, band and choir concerts, theater events, club events, classes, and anything else associated with Simley. Please email any photos you have to Ms. Hensch ASAP for the Yearbook. We want all students to be represented in the yearbook. 


Class of 2023 you don’t want to miss out!
Want to WIN A FREE Senior All Night Party ticket?? 
Register by Feb. 28th to be entered into a drawing for a FREE TICKET! 
Listen UP CLASS OF 2023!!!!!
The Simley High School All Night Party is BACK!!!
What it is: The All Night Party is held after graduation on June 8th, 2022 from 10:30pm-4:30am at Simley High School. This is a great night of fun with your class after graduation.
Who it is for: EVERYONE in the class of 2023!
Price: $60: price includes Food, Games, Casino, Hypnotist and prizes to be given away at the end of the night (Tv's, gift cards and more!)
For information on a scholarship for a ticket contact your counselor.
Get your tickets now for $60!  Tickets will go up to $75.00 after May 1st.
It’s time to buy those Senior Party Tickets: https://www.simleyanp.com/tickets 


A reminder that Gerten's Greenhouse will be here on Wednesday, February 8th at 10:30 AM to talk with students about a variety of job opportunities and their upcoming hiring events. If you're interested in learning more, sign-up with Ms. Kimble. 


University of WI- River Falls will be here on Thursday, February 9th. There will be a UWRF information session at 9:25 AM that is open for all to attend. Seniors are invited to sign-up for an On-the-Spot Admissions time slot with the UWRF rep. starting at 10:20 AM on Thursday. This will exempt you from writing the essay portion of the application, find out if you're admitted on-the-spot, and help finalize your plan for next year! To sign-up for the information session or for the On-the-Spot event, see Ms. Kimble! 


Seniors! The B.E.S.T. Scholarship Foundation application is now open! The B.E.S.T. Scholarship Foundation scholarships are ONLY for Simley students and there are over 100 scholarships to be awarded to the class of 2023. There is only one application to complete to be considered and scholarships are available for students going to technical, community, or 4-year schools. Apply today because the application deadline is March 6th and you don't want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Go to: www.ighbestfoundation.com to learn more and to apply. See Ms. Kimble with questions!

Attention players that plan to join the boy’s or girl’s soccer teams for Fall 2023: We are kicking off our Gertens plant and plant card fundraiser on February 13! This fundraiser helps raise funds for the boosters that go towards uniforms, equipment and events during the season. You can also earn money towards your booster fee by participating. For more information, please contact [email protected]. To add yourself to our mailing list to receive information about the Fall 2023 season, please go to https://www.simleysoccer.com/add-your-name-to-our-mailing-list.html to submit the form.

8th Grade Parent Night
Save the date for 8th Grade Parent Night on Wednesday, February 22. Starting at 6:00 PM, Simley High School staff will provide information to incoming families, answer their questions, and give them a tour of the school. See the full schedule at www.isd199.org/8thGradeParent and learn more about Simley.


Simley's GSA will be sponsoring a Valentine's Day event with games, crafts, and treats on Monday, February 13th from 3:30-4:30 in the Student Center. All are welcome, and we hope to see you there!


Seniors, don't forget to cast your vote for the Hall of Fame by February 14th. The survey has been sent to your school email and has been posted on the Grade 12 Schoology page. You can also access the survey by going to bit.ly/simleyhof23.

 
Repeat Announcements

ISD 199 Winter Weather Procedures

ISD 199 will have two weather-related non-school days before Flex Learning days are declared and students continue classwork from home. On the third Snow or Cold Day of the school year, Flex Learning days will begin. Click here for information about Flex Learning Days.

School closures will be announced in an automated phone call, texts to families who have opted into receiving text messages, a post on the district website and social media accounts, and announcements through local television and radio stations. Visit www.isd199.org or www.isd199.org/parents/emergency_closings to learn more. Dakota Soccer Club is looking for a few more male soccer players for summer 2023!!  Players from the following birth years are needed: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. We currently have teams at these ages but just need a few more players to fill out the rosters. The DSC competitive soccer program officially begins in March (but some teams are training now) with indoor training and runs through June. Practices are held indoors 1 to 2 times a week for March-April, and then move outside during May-June (up to 2-3 times per week). Summer schedule includes 8 to 10 games. Costs range from U9-U10 ($360), U11-U14 ($515), U15+ ($575) plus uniform costs.  For more information or to register, visit www.dakotasc.org. 

Expand your opportunities with FREE classes through TriDistrict Community Education. Prepare for exams and certifications to take your education and career to the next level, and learn important skills like digital literacy. New classes also include online options. Click here to browse FREE classes. [ http://communityed.sspps.org/programs/ae] 

Did you know that breakfast is free for all students everyday?  While we have returned to paying for lunch, breakfast is still free for everyone.  Stop by the to-go cart in the commons or go directly to the cafeteria each day before school to pick up your breakfast and feed your brain for the morning.  If you need help paying for lunch, please complete the educational benefits application, which can be done on the parent portal or on a form found in the guidance office.

Bus Drivers Needed! ISD 199 is looking for more bus drivers and bus driver subs! Before and after school shifts are available, 4 hours per day are guaranteed, up to $23.25 per hour plus paid training, and full benefits at 25 hours per week. Learn more and apply at www.isd199.org/careers. 
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ACTIVITIES

Simley Activities for today:  Metro East Conference Schedules

DISTRICT APPROVED ONLINE FLYERS:
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