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Key Club Donations

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, NHS Key Club is collecting donations of packages of socks and thin maxi pads for the homeless through the rest of November. The socks need to be new, unopened packages (for men, women, and/or children). Please bring any donations to Ms. Clark in Rm. 201.

RHO Kappa

 RHO Kappa Members and Inductees will need to meet in the auditorium on Wednesday during NHS Block.

DECA

Through the whole month of November, DECA will be collecting new or gently used blankets for the Harmony House in Huntington for our community service project. The Harmony House is a shelter for the underprivileged and is in desperate need of blankets. Blankets may be turned in to Ms. Mangus until November 30th, your help is greatly appreciated!

Corn Hole Tournament

Please come out and support NHS DECA in their first annual corn hole tournament. Teams of 2 people will be competing on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 4:30-6:30. This tournament will take place before the Senior Night Football game on Nitro High Soccer Field. The cost is $20.00 a team. The winning team will receive a cash prize! All proceeds will support Nitro High DECA students for future competitions. Please sign up in advance in either Ms. Mangus' room or on the google doc found on the school facebook.

Winter Formal

If you can name the very first principal of Nitro High School you can purchase a Winter Formal ticket for the reduced rate of $20.00. Come see Mrs Harless on October 12th in Room 209. Winter Formal will be held at the University of Charleston on December 8th, 2018 from 8 pm to 11 pm. DJ Nick Scott, previous DJ of Electric 102 will be providing the music.
(All grade levels are allowed to attend!)

Prices after October 12th:
October 15 thru October 25- -$25.00
October 29 thru November 9- -$30.00
November 12 thru November 30- -$35.00
December 3 thru December 6- -$40.00

NHS DECA

Please come out and support NHS DECA in their first annual corn hole tournament. Teams of 2 people will be competing on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 4:30-6:30. This tournament will take place before the Senior Night Football game on Nitro High Soccer Field. The cost is $20.00 a team. The winning team will receive a cash prize! All proceeds will support Nitro High DECA students for future competitions.

ASVAB Career Exploration

ATTENTION ALL SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS: 

THE ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION/APTITUDE TEST WILL BE ADMINISTERED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH FROM 8:30AM-12:00PM IN THE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM. THIS TEST, ONE OF THE BEST OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES, IS ADMINISTERED AT NO COST, AND INCLUDES EIGHT INDIVIDUAL AREAS FOR CAREER APTITUDE, ASSESSMENT, AND IDENTIFICATION. IT IS ALSO A VALUABLE TOOL USED IN PREPARING FOR THE ACT THAT IS REQUIRED FOR COLLEGE ENTRANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS! 

YOUR DECISION TO ENTER COLLEGE, TECHNICAL OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, MILITARY SERVICE OR THE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL IS AN IMPORTANT ONE AND THE ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION TEST CAN BE OF SIGNIFICANT BENEFIT IN HELPING YOU TO FIND AND CHOOSE THE RIGHT CAREER FOR YOU!

REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN LATER THIS WEEK. TO REGISTER, YOU WILL CONTACT YOUR COUNSELORS, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS OR MAJOR PARK IN AFJROTC (ROOM 112). REGISTRATION WILL BE EASY—ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS SCAN THE QR CODE, FILL OUT A BRIEF FORM, AND SUBMIT! 


SUBMITTED BY MAJOR WILLIAM D. PARK
SENIOR AEROSPACE SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

RHO KAPPA

Applications for membership to RHO KAPPA Social Studies Honor Society are now being accepted for consideration. If you would like to apply to become a member of RHO KAPPA, please pick up an application packet in the office. Applications are due to Ms. Chandler in Room 212 by October 19th.

Financial Aid Workshop

We will hosting a Financial Aid Workshop this Tuesday, October 2nd at 6pm. Experts will be on hand to discuss the financial process and how to pay for higher education. Learn about the specifics when it comes to grants, scholarships and loans.