To: Students, Parents, Staff, and School – Community Members; MediaFr: Kevin Smith, SuperintendentRe: December School Board Meeting Information During their monthly meeting, December 9,... [Read More]

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To:  Students, Parents, Staff, and School – Community Members; MediaFr:  Kevin Smith, SuperintendentRe:  November School Board Meeting Information During their monthly meeting,... [Read More]

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Covington High School Announcements

Today

The Covington Music Department will present “A Holiday Celebration” on Wednesday, December 18 at 7:00 pm in the MPR. It will feature the CMS Band, CHS Choir and CHS Symphonic Band.

The girls JV basketball bi-county scheduled for this Saturday has been cancelled.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be caroling Monday evening December 16 at 5:30 pm. Anyone that can go should meet at Coach Field’s home at 5:30.

There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes 5th quarter this coming Friday night after the boys basketball game in the MPR. All high school and middle school students are invited.

Pep Band Spirit Wear – on sale now through tomorrow . Order forms are in the office.

Crazies themes for this week’s basketball games are: Friday, December 13th: Christmas

Friday December 13th, there will be a bake sale at the boys home basketball game. All proceeds will go to After Prom.

The Anchors Program will be starting in January. Any Senior or Junior interested in attending should see Coach Field for details.

All sophomores will attend a Career Technical Education presentation at 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 12th. Any junior interested in attending should let Mrs. Myers know by the end of the day on Wednesday, December 11th.

This Month

The Salvation Army is in need of students to sign up to be Bell Ringers for the Red Kettle Christmas campaign. Students should check the school website for a link to sign up. Or you may call Sara Wheeler at 765-366-6609.

Covington High School 2020 yearbooks are now on sale. Cost is $45.00. Price increases to $50.00
on November 26, 2019. You may pick up an order form in the high school office or order online
at yearbookforever.com. Deadline date to order is March 20, 2020.

The 2019 Yearbooks have arrived. Graduates may pick them up from Mrs. Gee.
There several 2019 yearbooks left for purchase. If you would like to purchase
one the cost is $50.00.

To order school pictures online, please visit inter-state.com/order and use the
Code: 40159CB.

Guidance:

The SAT will be offered the morning of Wednesday, March 4th. Any junior or senior interested in taking the test should sign-up in the guidance office. The deadline for signing up and payment is January 29th. The cost is $49.50 (checks payable to Covington High School) – checks should be given to Mrs. Linville. A limited number of fee waivers (cost will still be $8) are available for students who qualify. Students should see Mrs. Myers to request a fee waiver.

Any student wanting to discuss a possible schedule change for 2nd semester should see Mrs. Myers ASAP. The deadline for changes is Friday, December 13th. Parent permission will be required for most schedule changes.

Sports

Thursday, December 12: Wrestling at Fountain Central 6:00 pm

Friday, December 13: VBB here Attica 6:00 pm

Saturday, December 14: VBB at McCutcheon 5:00 pm
JVGBB Bi-County at Fountain Central 9:00 am
JV Wrestling Invite here 10:30 am

All Sports Passes are on sale in the high school office.
Students $30.00
Adults $65.00
Senior Citizen $35.00
Family Pass $170.00k

Good morning CMS

Lunch today is Chicken Legs, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Roll, and Cake.
Breakfast tomorrow will be Sausage Gravy on a Biscuit.

All honor society and student council members need to meet in Mrs. Short’s room on the first lunch bell today. Do not bring your lunch.

REMINDERS:

The following is the schedule for finals:

Tuesday 17th
Literature/Language Arts

Wednesday 18th
Math

Thursday 19th
6th grade History
7th grade World Geography
8th Science

Friday 20th
6th Science
7th Science
8th US History

The Covington Tektons Coat Drive Committee will be holding a school-wide coat drive THIS WEEK! Our goal is to collect 50 coats, and if we reach this amount, we will have a pajama day on Monday, December 16. Help spread your love and donate a coat!

There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes 5th quarter this coming Friday night after the boys basketball game in the MPR. All middle school students are invited.

Pep Band Spirit Wear – on sale now through December 13th. Order forms are in the office.

Any 7/8 grade boys basketball player attending Wednesday bible study are to remain in the library until it finishes at 3:15. Report to the gym for practice by 3:25

If you are interested in playing in the Covington Youth Soccer League…pick up a packet in the middle school office.

Students: You are not allowed to stop at your lockers first thing in the morning unless you have permission from the office.

Dec 6, 2019 Covington Elementary School Bulletin #17
***Working Together for Children***

TROJAN GOLD DISCOUNTS CARDS ARE ON SALE NOW! CONTEST FOR STUDENTS WHO SELL THE MOST WILL END ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. YOU CAN GET YOUR CARD THROUGH ANY CES STUDENT OR THE SCHOOL OFFICE. CARDS ARE STILL $7!

CES CHRISTMAS PROGRAM WILL BE MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 @ 7:00PM IN THE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GYM.

CHRISTMAS BREAK – DEC 23 – JAN 5

ATTENTION! PLEASE DO NOT PARK YOUR VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL AFTER 2:00PM. WE HAVE A COUPLE OF BUSES THAT NEED TO PICK UP STUDENTS AT THIS TIME OF THE DAY. THANK YOU!

PARENTS/GUARDIANS….PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR CHILD’S NAME OR PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE COMPLETED IT ON THE HARMONY 3 ONLINE REGISTRATION, YOU WILL NOT NEED TO CONTACT THE SCHOOL.

STUDENTS WHO WALK TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGS….PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE TO SCHOOL ANY EARLIER THAN 7:45AM DUE TO NO CROSSGUARDS ON DUTY (due to time) THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS. THANK YOU!

PARENTS…..WHEN COMING INTO THE BUILDING YOU MUST COME THROUGH THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING AND SIGN IN AT OFFICER LARRY’S DESK. YOU WILL ALSO NEED A VISITORS PASS. PLEASE DO NOT COME IN THROUGH THE WALKER/CAR RIDER DOORS.

CROSSING GUARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 7:45 – 8:00 IN THE MORNING. If you arrive at school after this time, please drive around to the front of the building to drop your child off for school. Car line and Walker doors are locked after 8:05a.m.

TRANSPORTATION CHANGES NEED TO BE SENT TO THE CHILD’S TEACHER. WE WILL NOT ALLOW STUDENTS TO CHANGE HIS/HER REGULAR ROUTINE WITHOUT A NOTE OR PHONE CALL TO THE OFFICE. THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD/REN.

BACKGROUND CHECKS for parents wanting to go on field trips can be obtained through the school website under the Superintendent’s tab. There is a fee for the process. Background checks are good for 2 years.

THE WINTER SEASON IS UPON US. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS WEARING A WINTER COAT TO SCHOOL. IF HE/SHE DOES NOT HAVE A WINTER COAT AND IS IN NEED, PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE. IN ADDITION, CHILDREN WEARING SHORTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO OUTSIDE FOR RECESS UNLESS THEY HAVE A PAIR OF PANTS TO PUT OVER THEIR SHORTS.

CES WILL BE COLLECTING BROKEN OR UNWANTED CRAYONS FOR RECYLING. THANK YOU!

Forms are available
in the CES office.