• Your Pirates will be taking on the Longhorns tonight at 7:30 PM at Pirate Stadium. Bring your loudest cheers, and let’s pack the stands to show the Longhorns what Pirate pride is all about. 

• Yearbook would like to announce our photography dates for this school year.  Cap and Gown Photos will be on Oct. 13th and 14th (girls are the 13th and boys are the 14th). Club Photos are on Nov. 13th, and Staff Photos are on Nov. 19th! We will release more details as the dates get closer. 

• There will be a Key Club meeting on Tuesday, September 16th, at 7:55 am and 3:55 pm in Mrs. Gau's room 504 to elect officers.  Please make plans to attend!

• Interact Club dues, Halloween candy, and t-shirt money are due by Tuesday, September 16th. Please pay Mrs. Ricks in room 709.

• Attention Students! Parent Night is Monday, September 15th! Show up with your parents, grab your coupon sheet with awesome perks, like bonus test points, free daily grades, and tardy passes. The grade level with the best attendance will even win an extra excused absence toward exemptions!

• If you have lost a backpack or jacket, stop by the front office and see Mrs. Johns. 

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Friday is proof that you made it through the week—finish strong and head into the weekend proud of what you’ve accomplished!

MENU: Pepperoni Stuffed Crust Pizza or Cheesy Pizza Crunchers w/Seasoned Corn, Baby Carrots, & Marinara Dipping Sauce

• Please read before the moment of silence. 

September 11th reminds us of the importance of kindness, courage, and unity as a community. On this day, we remember the lives lost and the heroes who stepped forward to help others. Let us honor them by treating one another with respect and care every day. At this time, please join us in a moment of silence to reflect and remember.

• There will be a Key Club Meeting on Thursday, September 11th, in Mrs. Gau's room 504.  Meeting times are 7:50 am and 3:55 pm. We will be electing officers for the 2025-26 term.  Please make plans to attend and cast your vote!

• We will have a Debate Club meeting on Tuesday and Thursday of this week in Mrs. Conn's room 106.

• Attention Students! Parent Night is Monday, September 15th! Show up with your parents, grab your coupon sheet with awesome perks, like bonus test points, free daily grades, and tardy passes. The grade level with the best attendance will even win an extra excused absence toward exemptions!

• Today during lunches, join us for Pirate Treasures! It’s your chance to shout out the amazing staff who keep our school running- custodians, cafeteria staff, office staff, security, paras, and more. Stop by the table outside the counselor’s office to snap a pic and share a kind word for a staff member. Let’s show our gratitude and remind them how much they’re appreciated. 

• Attention students, if you have lost a backpack or jacket stop by the front office and see Mrs. Johns. 

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: When we stand together, there is nothing we cannot overcome.

MENU: Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich or Mozzarella Sticks w/Romain Salad, Celery Sticks, Apple Slice, Peaches, & Onion Rings

• Don’t forget to vote for the 2025 Homecoming Court! Voting closed today at 4:15 pm. You may vote for 2 students from your grade level.  You must be logged into your school email/Chrome account to be able to vote.

• There will be a Key Club Meeting on Thursday, September 11th, in Mrs. Gau's room 504.  Meeting times are 7:50 am and 3:55 pm. We will be electing officers for the 2025-26 term.  Please make plans to attend and cast your vote!

• We will have a Debate Club meeting tomorrow, Thursday of this week, in Mrs. Conn's room 106.

• DnD club will meet in the library on Friday after school. Please check your Google Classroom for important information regarding the voting process.

• There will be a French Club meeting this Friday morning before school in Room 610.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Day is what you make it! So why not make it a great one?- Steve Schulte

MENU: Chicken Fried Chicken or Chicken Fried Steak w/Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce, & Dinner Roll

• The 2025 Homecoming Court Ballot is now open!  It will be open from Tuesday, September 9th, at 8:00 a.m. until Wednesday, September 10th, at 4:15 p.m. You may vote for 2 students from your grade level.  You must be logged into your school email/Chrome account to be able to vote.

• There will be a Key Club Meeting on Thursday, September 11th, in Mrs. Gau's room 504.  Meeting times are 7:50 am and 3:55 pm. We will be electing 2025-26 officers.  Please make plans to attend and cast your vote!

• There will be a Debate Club meeting on Tuesday and Thursday of this week in Mrs. Conn's room 106. 

• This week's pep rally theme is Western. Get ready to show off your school spirit! Come by the front doors on Friday morning before school and purchase your spirit items! Items will range from $1-$5.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” – Sam Levenson

MENU: Crispitos w/Chicken & Cheese or Chicken Fajitas w/Mexican Street Corn, Refried Beans, Salsa, Guacamole Cup, Spanish Rice, & Flour Tortilla

• Tomorrow we will be voting for Homecoming Court Royalty. Once again, this will be done through your classes' Google Classroom. Each student only gets one vote, and you must be logged in to your school email account on Chrome to vote. Voting for Homecoming Royalty will open on Tuesday, September 9th, at 8:00 am and close on Wednesday, September 10th, at 4:15 pm.

• There will be a Key Club Meeting on Thursday, September 11th, in Mrs. Gau's room 504.  Meeting times are 7:50 am and 3:55 pm. We will be electing 2025-26 officers.  Please make plans to attend and cast your vote!

• There will be a Student Council meeting in room 509 on Tuesday, September 9, at 7:45 am or 3:55 p.m. Cake fundraisers are due at this meeting.

• We will have a Debate Club meeting on Tuesday and Thursday of this week in Mrs. Conn's room 106. 

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."  Winston Churchill. 

MENU: Bacon Swiss Cheeseburger or Breaded Chicken Sandwich w/Curly Fries, Cheesy Broccoli, Strawberry Banana Applesauce, & Fresh Nectaries