The month of March is officially designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM^®), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation.   Did you play trumpet, French horn, clarinet, saxophone, trombone, baritone or tuba in middle school?  Why not give it another try!!  More college scholarships are available for instrumental music than any other extracurricular activity.  See your guidance counselor to sign up for a band or orchestra class.  The Magnificent Marching Warrior band wants you!   Please see Mr. Woodis in the band room for more information.  Spring marching band camp will begin on Tuesday, April 14 at 3:10 p.m.

 Any students in grades 9 – 11 interested in trying out for the Platinum Dolls Dance squad must pick up an application from Mr. Woodis no later than Friday, March 13.  ALL STUDENTS INCLUDING CURRENT BAND MEMBERS MUST TRYOUT IF INTERESTED IN DANCING FOR THE 2015 – 2016 SCHOOL YEAR.

Wellness Tip of the Day -  At a Sporting Event?  Find a place where you can pace along the sidelines rather than watch from the sitting area.

• Parking!!  –  Teachers and Students with all the recent snow we ask that you please be patient while the snow melts from the parking lot. If someones is parked in your parking spot please park in the 180’s
• SOL Testing – 
  •  Tuesday:  Algebra I, Geometry, EOC Writing Multiple Choice
  • Wednesday: History, EOC Writing Short paper
  • Thursday: Science
• AP Exams – Payment for AP exams are now due.  All payments must be submitted by March 13th to your AP teacher.  All students enrolled in AP courses must submit and “AP Intent to test form” by Wednesday March 4th.  Forms must be submitted even if you do not plan to take the AP exam in May.
• NRHS Singers –  Congratulations to our Warrior Singers for making All-State / All – Virginia Choir.  Both Cady Strickland and Rodney McKeithan made All-State, with Lauren Smith and Justin Jones- Cummings as 1st alternates.  We are so proud of you!.
• Prom Committee – The next meeting will be next Tuesday, March 10th. The decorator will be there to discuss ideas.  See you then!
• Mrs. Hatfield’s Honor Students – All HW for Unit 10 is due on Wednesday! ( March 4th)
• Seniors-  Please request transcripts through Parchment for all of the colleges that you have applied to this school year.  Mrs. Cruey must send 1st semester grades this week.
• CTE Non-Traditional Extravaganza – Is this Thursday! March 5th.  Please bring the rest of those permission slips in by Wednesday morning to Mrs. J. Smith in room 123.  Don’t forget you must dress up on Thursday!  Guys – shirt & tie, ladies: appropriate dress, skirt or pants.
• National Honor Society – Don’t forget about National Honor Society’s Corn hole tournament! Held during all lunch sifts.  It is $1 to play.   Congratulations to Gage Williams for getting the highest score.  Try your skill to tie him.  Additionally, no meeting at all today!
• The Bold –  Meeting March 4th,  Join us to learn more about how to live confidently!  Room 100 @3:10 -4pm. 
• FBLA – Attention Members!  The spring FBLA Conference is this Saturday, 07 March, and all members are encouraged to attend.  If you are interested, ask for a field trip permission slip form a business teacher.
• Science Club – will meet 3/3 at 3:10 in room 210.  Lab #7 will be performed during the meeting.
• Anime Club – will meet THURSDAY (3/5/15) in Ms. Newsome’s room (103).