February 5, 2026

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

Friday, 2/6: End of 3rd Qtr Mid-Term, grades due by 2/10 / Saturday, 2/7 - Please do not park in the circle drive by the propane tanks

Bus Schedules:
Friday, 2/6: V Scholar Bowl @ the History Bowl/Marion C. Early School - 5:30am (van)
Friday, 2/6: FBLA Distrists @ Chillicothe Church - 8am (ETR 3pm)
Friday, 2/6: V BB @ Braymer - 4:45pm (PINK OUT)

Sports & Activities News:

Polo Youth Sports Organization Summer Ball Sign ups will be 2/21 & 2/22 from 10-11am and 3/9 & 3/12 6-7pm at Stagecoach Park (White building by playset). Forms are available in the HS or Elementary Offices.

There will  an Umpire Clinic for the Polo Youth Sports Organization Summer Ball on 4/26 at 3pm at Braymer High School. Umpires must at least be High School age. You will get paid cash every home game you work! Contact Mrs. Emilly Mellon for questions or to let her know you're interested.

Congratulations to the following Courtwarming candidates and attendants for 25-26:
Senior King and Queen Candidates:
Tommy Ross Allexa Storts

Gable Crouse Willow Gardner

Elijah Clevenger Libby Norton

Trenton Qualman Gracie Thompson

Attendants:
Juniors: Chase Wilson and Olivia Weddle

Sophomores: Lucas Crews and Serenity Meyer

Freshman: Ava Stuerke

Courtwarming Theme for 25-26 is Around the World.
Dress up days:
Tuesday, 2/10: Runway Ready
Wednesday, 2/11: Panther Gear

Upcoming home games/activities:
Wednesday, 2/11: JV/V BB vs Trenton - 5:30pm (Courtwarming)
Thursday, 2/12:  BB vs Wellington Napoleon - 5:00pm (Senior Night)

Announcements:

Happy School Counselor Week to Mrs. Walker and Ms. Judy! In honor of school counselor week please dress as follows:

Thursday, 2/5: Favorite Team jersey or shirt

Friday, 2/6: Olympic colors for 100th day of school, wear the following:

5th Grade - Blue

6th - Yellow

7th - Black

8th - Green

Freshmen - Red 

Sophomores - Bronze

Juniors - Silver

Seniors - Gold

Congratulations to Polo Panther, Jon Allen, who won the Caldwell County Spelling Bee with the championship word: magnanimous! He will compete next at the Regional Spelling bee in St. Joseph at EmpowerU at 1pm on 3/7. We are proud of all our participants: Jon, Ben Vaughan, Brittan Russell, and Emersyn Ray. They will be leading the 100th Day of School Parade Friday.

Peyton's Place - Gowns for Good is a community driven Pop-Up Prom Boutique where students can "shop" donated dresses and maybe even some accessories at very little cost. All proceeds benefit the Hamilton Community Foundation. Shop Feb. 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Text 816-284-1158 for an appointment.

8th hour Meetings: (Wednesdays are Character Strong days)
Thursday, 2/5: FBLA meeting, Mrs. Sterner's Room
Friday, 2/6: HS Stuco Meeting in Mrs. Ross' room