February has a lot of events that are taking place. This week there is a boy's basketball game at home on Tuesday. On Friday there is another boys basketball game at home, the girl's basketball team is away on Friday. Also on Friday we have the traditional waffle supper supported by the Lions Club. The waffle supper begins at 4:00.
Congratulations to our Speech team. The Speech team placed second over the weekend at their Speech Meet. Way to go! They are proudly displaying the trophy they won as well.
We are continuing our Rachel's Challenge activities. Last week the grades competed against each other to see what grade could have the most acts of kindness. The grade with the most acts of kindness was our seniors; they had 1,108 acts of kindness. Total the school had over 5,000 recorded with an average of 736 acts of kindness each day during that week. Great job students.
As we look toward next week, reminder that there is no school on Monday, February 20th. On February 22nd and 23rd we have our Honors Breakfast. It is also amazing that mid-quarters for quarter three are not too far off. Mid-quarters will be due on Monday, February 27th.
If there are any questions regarding Rachel's Challenge, Honors Breakfast, or anything else, do not hesitate to call the high school office.
Mr. Masterson
Monday, February 13, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Snow Week
It is hard to believe that Friday of snow week is here. This has been a busy week. Congratulations to the Hood Rats who not only won the Dodge Ball tournament on Monday evening, but also beat the staff today (Friday) at the pep assembly.
On Tuesday we had our traditional Rent-a-Friend pep assembly. The students had a lot of fun and the seniors served their Rent-a-Friend responsibilities on Wednesday.
Thursday we had our kick off to Rachel's Challenge. The students learned about the challenges we are going start. We are going to have a grade level competition to see who can have the most acts of kindness. We are, once a month, going to have the students assigned to a random lunch table, to sit with people they may not know, or talk to. We are also creating T-shirts in the honor of Brian Flagstad. Proceeds from these shirts will go to the Friend of Rachel club to help us reach the larger community with our acts of kindness.
Today is activity day. We had a pep fest this morning, and the students will be seeing a movie this afternoon. The 7-9th grade students will stay at the high school in the FAC and the 10-12th grade students will see a movie at Grand Cinema. The week will close with the snow week dance from 9pm-12am tonight.
It has been a great week. Thank you to the students for your excitement and leadership.
Mr. Masterson
On Tuesday we had our traditional Rent-a-Friend pep assembly. The students had a lot of fun and the seniors served their Rent-a-Friend responsibilities on Wednesday.
Thursday we had our kick off to Rachel's Challenge. The students learned about the challenges we are going start. We are going to have a grade level competition to see who can have the most acts of kindness. We are, once a month, going to have the students assigned to a random lunch table, to sit with people they may not know, or talk to. We are also creating T-shirts in the honor of Brian Flagstad. Proceeds from these shirts will go to the Friend of Rachel club to help us reach the larger community with our acts of kindness.
Today is activity day. We had a pep fest this morning, and the students will be seeing a movie this afternoon. The 7-9th grade students will stay at the high school in the FAC and the 10-12th grade students will see a movie at Grand Cinema. The week will close with the snow week dance from 9pm-12am tonight.
It has been a great week. Thank you to the students for your excitement and leadership.
Mr. Masterson
Monday, January 30, 2012
Rachel's Challenge
It has been two weeks since the students and staff saw Rachel's Challenge. It was a powerful presentation, and one that is going to have the students lead a positive movement of change. During the two days Rachel's Challenge was here, a leadership group of students was formed. There are about 40 students on this committee and this group is the group that is going to lead the rest of the students to having positive change.
This week is Snow Week. On Thursday of this week the students are going to be introduced to the ideas that the leadership group has come up with. In the big picture, this groups not only hopes to have a positive impact on Hinckley-Finlayson high school, but also the community as well.
If you have any thoughts or challenges that you would like the leadership group to consider, please call me in the high school office.
Go Jags!
Mr. Masterson
(320) 384-6132
This week is Snow Week. On Thursday of this week the students are going to be introduced to the ideas that the leadership group has come up with. In the big picture, this groups not only hopes to have a positive impact on Hinckley-Finlayson high school, but also the community as well.
If you have any thoughts or challenges that you would like the leadership group to consider, please call me in the high school office.
Go Jags!
Mr. Masterson
(320) 384-6132
Monday, January 2, 2012
Welcome Back
I hope all the families of the Hinckley - Finlayson school district had a great vacation. I also hope all families had a lot of opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends.
The Science Fair is right around the corner. Ninth and tenth grade students should be finished up with their science projects and getting ready for the fair. The Science Fair is January 9th and begins at 7pm. I hope there is a good turn out for this event. The students have put in a lot of hard work.
Check out our school website to find opportunities to see both the high school athletic teams, as well as the junior high athletic teams. Like the science fair students, these athletes are putting in a lot of hard work and are putting in a lot of hours to get better at their sports. Junior high games are free to the public and 9th grade, junior varsity, and varsity games are $5 for adults and $3 for students (K-12). Support your Jags!
As always, if there are questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to stop by the high school office or give me a call at any time to discuss the happenings in our school.
Happy New Year!
Mr. Masterson
The Science Fair is right around the corner. Ninth and tenth grade students should be finished up with their science projects and getting ready for the fair. The Science Fair is January 9th and begins at 7pm. I hope there is a good turn out for this event. The students have put in a lot of hard work.
Check out our school website to find opportunities to see both the high school athletic teams, as well as the junior high athletic teams. Like the science fair students, these athletes are putting in a lot of hard work and are putting in a lot of hours to get better at their sports. Junior high games are free to the public and 9th grade, junior varsity, and varsity games are $5 for adults and $3 for students (K-12). Support your Jags!
As always, if there are questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to stop by the high school office or give me a call at any time to discuss the happenings in our school.
Happy New Year!
Mr. Masterson
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
The two choir and band concerts were excellent. A special thank you to Sheri Lieffring, Corrilla Clark, and Karen Breach. Both the junior high and senior high performances were outstanding and very well attended by the public. It was fun to see so many people support two very important programs in our school.
It's hard to believe our last day before the Christmas holiday break is here. This school year seams to be flying by. I hope all the families of the Hinckley-Finlayson school district have a safe, restful holiday break with lots of family and friend time.
I want to say thank you to the excellent staff at the high school. Without you guys our school would not go. Thank you for all the support so far this school year, I hope you have a restful and exciting Christmas vacation.
See you all next year!
Go Jags!
Mr. Masterson
It's hard to believe our last day before the Christmas holiday break is here. This school year seams to be flying by. I hope all the families of the Hinckley-Finlayson school district have a safe, restful holiday break with lots of family and friend time.
I want to say thank you to the excellent staff at the high school. Without you guys our school would not go. Thank you for all the support so far this school year, I hope you have a restful and exciting Christmas vacation.
See you all next year!
Go Jags!
Mr. Masterson
Friday, December 16, 2011
Come out tonight to see the junior high choir and band concert. The program begins at 7:30 tonight (Friday) in the Fine Arts Center here in the high school. On Monday 12/19/11 the senior high band and choir concert takes place in the fine arts center as well, it also begins at 7:30pm.
There is also the opportunity to see a home girls basketball game next Tuesday 12/20/11. The JV game begins at 6pm and the varsity game starts at 7:30pm. Come out and support the Lady Jag Basketball team before our holiday vacation.
Today we had our Senior Tea. The food that was created by Ms. Katie Pollock's class was excellent and the seniors and staff enjoyed their time. Thank you to Ms. Pollock for her time and hard work.
A final reminder, next week we only have school Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We will be back to school on January 3rd, 2012.
I hope you all have a great weekend.
Mr. Masterson
There is also the opportunity to see a home girls basketball game next Tuesday 12/20/11. The JV game begins at 6pm and the varsity game starts at 7:30pm. Come out and support the Lady Jag Basketball team before our holiday vacation.
Today we had our Senior Tea. The food that was created by Ms. Katie Pollock's class was excellent and the seniors and staff enjoyed their time. Thank you to Ms. Pollock for her time and hard work.
A final reminder, next week we only have school Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We will be back to school on January 3rd, 2012.
I hope you all have a great weekend.
Mr. Masterson
Monday, December 12, 2011
It's hard to believe that mid-quarters for second quarter come out this week. The school year is flying by and Christmas vacation is right around the corner.
I am happy to announce that tomorrow, December 13th, we are starting our targeted services program for 7th and 8th graders. Invitations have gone out twice for students qualified for this program. The students will get additional support in reading and math. The program will run from tomorrow through the end of the school year. The program will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-5:30.
There is a lot of opportunity to support your Jags this week. Tuesday night there is a girls basketball game at home at 6pm. On Friday, at 11am, there is senior tea. There is also a junior high band/ choir concert at 7:30pm on Friday.
A reminder we only have three days of school next week.
As always if there are questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to call me at the high school.
Go Jags!
Mr. Masterson
I am happy to announce that tomorrow, December 13th, we are starting our targeted services program for 7th and 8th graders. Invitations have gone out twice for students qualified for this program. The students will get additional support in reading and math. The program will run from tomorrow through the end of the school year. The program will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-5:30.
There is a lot of opportunity to support your Jags this week. Tuesday night there is a girls basketball game at home at 6pm. On Friday, at 11am, there is senior tea. There is also a junior high band/ choir concert at 7:30pm on Friday.
A reminder we only have three days of school next week.
As always if there are questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to call me at the high school.
Go Jags!
Mr. Masterson
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