The cheerleaders are holding a car wash on Saturday from nine until twelve at the Middletown Safeway. We would love to see you there!

FFA Members who want to attend the rodeo this Saturday June fifth for free, need to pick up their membership cards from Mrs. Shriner for entrance by tomorrow.

If you are a current sophomore and interested in running for junior class office, please pick up an application from Ms. Cashdollar in room 430 or Ms. Mathauser in room 215 by Friday, June fourth  A one-page written speech about yourself and why you want the position you are running for will be due no later than Monday, June seventh.  If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact Ms. or Ms. Mathauser.

Attention all members of the MHS Boys soccer program: There will be a short meeting after school today in Coach Sheffler’s room. Bring any paperwork with you, and if you cannot attend, please stop by for information.

All students taking an English Honors or AP Class next year need to pick up a pre-course reading letter; these are located in the media center, the front office, the guidance office, and on the MHS Website.  You may also see Ms. Leonard for a copy of the letter and to check out a book to read prior to the start of the course. This is an absolute requirement!

Congratulations to all of the staff who participated in the first MHS Biggest Loser. Combined, participants lost nearly two hundred pounds since mid-November. A special thanks to Mrs. Mattingly for creating the contest for the staff as well as Ms. Cashdollar for giving a tremendous amount of her personal time to handle weigh-ins and compile results. Great job everyone!

All students taking an English Honors or AP Class next year need to pick up a pre-course reading letter; these are located in the media center, the front office, the guidance office, and on the MHS Website.  You may also see Ms. Leonard for a copy of the letter and to check out a book to read prior to the start of the course. This is an absolute requirement!

Attention Rising Seniors!  If you are interested in serving on the Executive Board for the Class of 2011, please see Ms. Leonard in Room 208 for an application and information.  This must be returned to Ms. Leonard or Mrs. Boyll by Friday, June fourth.

Are you interested in a trip to Costa Rica during the summer of 2011? Mrs. Boyll and Mrs. Owens are in the process of organizing this trip!  If you would like more details, please come with your parents to an informational meeting on Wednesday, June second, in the Media Center. Pizza and soft drinks will be served!  Sign up with either Mrs. Owens or Mrs. Boyll ASAP.

Melissa Shirley won the 2A state title in the discus, while Katie Bussard, Kelly Hohl, Jessica Elliott and Stephanie Bidle had a strong performance in the four by two-hundred relay, with a time of one minute and fifty one seconds. In addition, Sarah Wrieden placed third in the girls 2A Triple Jump.

Attention Rising Seniors!  If you are interested in serving on the Executive Board for the Class of 2011, please see Ms. Leonard in Room 208 for an application and information.  This must be returned to Ms. Leonard or Mrs. Boyll by Friday, June fourth.

The girl’s and boy’s Senior ALL Star lacrosse games are tonight in the Knights stadium.  Come cheer for the MHS seniors and watch the Frederick county seniors take on Frederick city.  The girl’s game starts at six o’clock and the boy’s game starts at seven-thirty.

All SSL and Intern calendars and time sheets are due today. SSL reflections for June are due as soon as possible.

Are you interested in a trip to Costa Rica during the summer of 2011? Mrs. Boyll and Mrs. Owens are in the process of organizing this trip!  If you would like more details, please come with your parents to an informational meeting on Wednesday, June second, in the Media Center. Pizza and soft drinks will be served!  Sign up with either Mrs. Owens or Mrs. Boyll ASAP.

Open Improv will be held today after school in room 210.

Don’t miss the next TBA Improv show on Friday, June fourth at seven pm in the auditorium. It’s

Improv-a-oke:  on-stage audience participation in games and exercises.  Come join the fun and see if you have what it takes to be an improv artist!

FFA members will be going to Hershey Park with the Catoctin FFA Chapter on Tuesday, June twenty second if there is enough interest.  Sign up on the bulletin board and bring your thirty-three dollars and fifty cents to Mrs. Shriner by this Friday to get your group ticket.

All FFA members who are interested in being tour guides for Barnstormers on June nineteenth, sign up on the FFA bulletin board.  Training for barnstormers will be on June twelfth.  Barnstormers counts for community service and a Supervised Agricultural Experience.  You will be placed at a barn in Frederick City and help educate the public.

Photo CDs and DVDs of GREASE are avaliable for pick-up from Mrs. Nicklas. If you did not order a DVD, there are some still available for purchase at thirty dollars each.

Attention all FFA Members: the June Social will be at J Bar W Ranch for the opening night of the rodeo.  It’s Saturday June fifth, starting at seven pm; the gates open at five pm.  FFA members can get in FREE with a membership card. See Mrs. Shriner to get your card for your entrance starting next week.

Attention students going to FCC for the Future Link Conference: Please bring your permission slip to Mrs Brandt today if you have not already done so.

There are still many lovely flowers and plants available in the greenhouse. Once graduation day is over, come in between seven-thirty and noon to pick out your market packs, which are one dollar each or six for five dollars.

There will be a JV and Varsity Girls Lacrosse meeting today at two twenty in Coach Martin’s room.  Varsity, please bring your uniform, pinnie and school issued lock

Students going to FCC for the Future Link Conference must have their permission slips in tomorrow. Please bring them to Mrs Brandt.

There are still flowers available from the greenhouse. You may come in between 7:30 and 10:30 to pick out your discounted flats of flowers and plants.

Wow!  Did you see those amazing yearbooks this year?  You still want one?  Well, you’re in luck because there’s still some left.  If you still want a yearbook, please see Mr. Tom Miller in room 206 or, during lunch, in room 429.  Remaining yearbooks will be sold on a first come / first serve basis.

Do you still need to pick up your yearbook?  If so, please come to room 429 during second, third, or fourth lunch to pick up your yearbook. Or, see Mr. Tom Miller in room 206 at the end of the day.

This is a reminder that ticket purchases for prom are reserved for Juniors and Seniors. If you are planning to attend prom, you must complete a dance guidelines form for yourself and your date. Forms are available on the bulletin board outside of room 215, in room 430, in the front office, in the Media Center, and at the ticket sales table. Tickets will be sold from Monday, May tenth until Thursday, May twentieth during all lunch shifts.

SENIORS: The latest Scholarship and Guidance bulletins are available today and online. These are the last published bulletins for this school year.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: The counselors are now meeting with students whose schedules have conflicts. At this time the Guidance counselors are not allowing students to initiate schedule changes.

Lacrosse fans, come and enjoy an afternoon of great lacrosse this Saturday as the Antietam Champions host the second round of playoffs. The lady knights play at ten o’clock and the boy’s play at noon. GO KNIGHTS.

Next week, HSA testing will be taking place in all three computer labs, as well as in the Media Center. Because the computers have to be specially configured for testing, students and staff will not be able to use the computer labs or the computers in the Media Center throughout the week. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Juniors, sophomores and freshman: We hope you are working hard to maintain perfect attendance through the month of May. Remember, there is a McDonalds free sandwich coupon at stake.

Any students interested in working on the tech crew for the Valley Theatre’s summer production of The Music Man, please see Emily McCort. Flyers about the production are available on the drama board.

Wow! Did you see those amazing yearbooks this year? Do you still want one? Well, you’re in luck because there are still some left. If you still want a yearbook, please see Mr. Tom Miller in room 206 or, during lunch, in room 429. Remaining yearbooks will be sold on a first come / first served basis.

Do you still need to pick up your yearbook? If so, please come to room 429 during second, third, or fourth lunch to pick up your yearbook. Or, see Mr. Tom Miller in room 206 at the end of the day.

Lacrosse fans, come and enjoy an afternoon of great lacrosse this Saturday as the Antietam Champions host the second round of playoffs. The lady knights play at ten o’clock and the boy’s play at noon. GO KNIGHTS

Attention all players interested in trying out for Varsity Boys soccer in the fall. There will be an important, brief meeting afterschool today in Coach Sheffler’s room. Anyone unable to attend is asked to please see one of the Coaches prior to the meeting.

SSL tutors are reminded that May Reflection Sheets are due to Mr. Zimmer and Mr. Beavan by this Friday.

Next week, HSA testing will be taking place in all three computer labs, as well as in the Media Center. Because the computers have to be specially configured for testing, students and staff will not be able to use the computer labs or the computers in the Media Center throughout the week. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Attention seniors participating in Powder Puff: Your t-shirts are here! Stop by portable four and pick up your t-shirt from Mrs. Boyll. Remember that Powder Puff is Monday night at six-thirty on the football practice field.

The Knights Unified Track team ended their first season yesterday on a great note! They finished in fourth place in the yellow division, with twenty-six participating teams at the state meet held at Coppin State University. This was another great day of track and field events where all athletes contributed. Make sure you congratulate these fine athletes on a great first season, and if you were unable to catch them in action this year, don’t worry—we will be back next year for track and field and other new exciting sports!

The Boys B Varsity track and field team had a great day yesterday against Maryland School for the Deaf. Gary Scott scored in four events with a first in the 110 hurdles. Other individual winners were Nick Carter, Ryan Weston, Tony Allevator and Kyle Pritchard.

For all students involved in the drama program, this week is all about ballots, banquet, and Broadway. Be sure to turn in your drama banquet reservation form by Thursday, May thirteenth. Ballots for awards are due by Monday, May seventeenth, and Broadway pink forms are due NOW!

And now… a late-breaking scholarship announcement: A three-hundred and fifty dollar scholarship is available for a student who has been involved in the MHS drama program. See the drama board for details.

SENIORS: On Thursday all Seniors will be responsible for completing mandatory graduation surveys. Listen to the announcements as to when you should report.

Kaplan University in Hagerstown will host an Open House this evening at five-thirty. Representatives will be there to help with admissions and last-minute tips for scholarships.

Seniors: The Baccalaureate practice on Tuesday, May eighteenth at six-thirty pm is only for the performers and technicians for the Baccalaureate, and not for all of the seniors.

Seniors auditioning for speakers or singers at graduation: Be sure to submit a copy of your speech or lyrics to Mrs. Nicklas this week.

The cafeteria will be offering Popcorn Chicken Bowls for lunch today along with what is posted on today’s menu.

Students bringing animals for Agriculture Day on Wednesday May twelfth are asked to meet Today from two-thirty to three o’clock in room 400 to go over health papers and assignment of display areas.

No yearbooks will be distributed today. Seniors, if you have not yet picked up your yearbook, please see Mr. Tom Miller anytime tomorrow. Yearbooks will be distributed to juniors tomorrow, Wednesday, May twelfth, during lunch in the auditorium. Please note that all financial obligations must be paid before you are allowed to receive your yearbook. Please see Ms. Staub in the front office if you have questions about your obligations.”

Sophomore and Freshmen yearbooks will be distributed Thursday, May thirteenth. If anyone still wants to purchase a yearbook, please see Mr. Tom Miller in room 206, or speak to any member of the yearbook staff. Supplies are limited, and will be sold on a first-come first-serve basis.

This is a reminder that ticket purchases for prom are reserved for Juniors and Seniors. Any one planning to attend prom must complete a dance guidelines form. Any Junior or Senior who would like to bring an alumni under the age of twenty-one, a junior or senior from another school, or an underclassman as a date will need to complete a form for that individual as well. Forms are available on the bulletin board outside of room 215, in room 430, in the front office, in the Media Center, and at the ticket sales table. Tickets will be sold from Monday, May tenth until Thursday, May twentieth during all lunch shifts.

Attention AP students—did you just decide to take that AP exam? You can register for a late exam no later that Wednesday, May twelfth. To do this, you need to see Mrs. Rutten in the front office and you must bring a check for one hundred twenty-six dollars. Absolutely no requests for tests will be taken after Wednesday, May twelfth, and we cannot put you on the testing list without payment. Also, students taking AP tests are reminded to bring a picture ID to every AP test.

Attention all AP Psych students. Bring any questions to Learning Cottage five, any day after school, from two fifteen to four pm, Monday May third to Friday May seventh in preparation for the AP exam.

Students who are signed up for the Broadway trip: The final meeting will be held this Wednesday, May 5fifth, at two-thirty in room 210. All students are expected to attend.

Congratulations to the MHS Girls Tennis Team on their win against Tuscarora on Friday. Middletown defeated Tuscarora three to two. Individual winners included Leah Cockerham, Katie Mark, Kate Binzer, Casey Lindberg, Lauren Cevallos, and Meredith Deener.

Attention NHS Members: A student is in need of a tutor for Algebra 3. If you are interested in tutoring, please see Mrs. Athey in Room 519.

Mrs. Athey would like to give a big thank you to the following NHS students who participated in the Brain Tumor Society’s Race for Hope yesterday in Washington, DC: Mike Adams, Taylor Burdette, Brady Dailey, Christine Evans, Grace Falkenstein, Erica Fissel, Nicole Hood and Jenna Wolf. So far, our team has raised one thousand five hundred and seventy-five dollars to help fund Brain Tumor Research. It was a great day, and Mrs. Athey is looking forward to next year’s event!

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet tomorrow morning at six forty-five in the choral room. Everyone is invited for a time of fellowship, prayer, food, and fun. That’s tomorrow morning at six forty-five.

Mark your calendar! On Friday, May seventh, we have an entertainment double header: TBA, our resident Improv Troupe, will perform at seven pm, followed by the final original Radio Show, One Star, written and directed by Eric Looney with a cast of thousands… or.. uhhh… many. Be there for the zany fun!