Congratulations to the CHS chemistry Olympiad teams that placed 2nd and 3rd in regional competition last weekend. Alana Stein, Kiara Cui, Andrew Ferry and Joey Black had the highest scores in the lab competition. Kiara Cui had the highest overall score in the competition. Kiara Cui and Ian Robinson will represent CHS in the national Olympiad next month. [posted 03-10-10]

Interactors:  Dues and carwash fees are due by May 3rd or  you will be eliminated from the club. Please come by room 272 and see Mrs. Jones for further information.  [posted 03-10-10]

The CHS Chorus would like to invite you to watch the WNPT channel this evening, Tuesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. if possible.  The CHS Chamber Choir, along with 7 other choral programs from across the state, will be featured in a documentary entitled "Celebrate America!" spotlighting the music of composer Tim Janis.  WNPT is channel 8 on Charter and Direct TV. [posted 03-10-10]

THE INTERACT CLUB WILL MEET TONIGHT AT 6:30PM AT ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. IT IS A MANDATORY MEETING  PLEASE BE THERE.  [posted 03-10-10]

National Honor Society will meet during 1st lunch on Thursday, Mar. 11 in Rm. 57.  Please attend. [posted 03-10-10]

Anyone interested in being a member of the Charger staff next year should turn in applications to Mrs Martin in room 224 by Friday, March 19.
Applications can be picked up in Mrs. Martin’ room 224 at lunch or between classes. [posted 03-10-10]

Registration Announcement Attention rising 10th, 11th, & 12th grade students, registration for the 2010/11 school year has begun.  You may access the “class registration” option by logging on to your Power School account.  You will need your username and password to log on to Power School, you can get this from the counseling center.  It is very important that you choose your classes carefully, you are choosing your schedule for next year, you are responsible for the accuracy of your requests.  The only changes that will be permitted after registration is finished, are those changes that affect a graduation requirement.  Counselors are available during lunch to assist you with registration, rising 11th and 12th grade students may register during lunch in the library computer lab, 2 counselors will be there to assist.  Rising 10th will be registering through their English classes next week.  You may also register at home.  You will have until May 19th to register, it is important that every student takes advantage of this process.  If you have any questions, please see your counselor. [posted 03-10-10]

On Thurs, Mar 11 we will have our monthly Project Graduation meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the CHS Lecture Hall. All senior parents are encouraged to attend this meeting and be involved in this worthwhile activity for graduating seniors. [posted 03-10-10]

National Honor Society will meet during 1st lunch on Thursday, Mar. 11 in Rm. 57.  Please attend. [posted 03-09-10]

THE INTERACT CLUB WILL MEET TONIGHT AT 6:30PM AT ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. IT IS A MANDATORY MEETING  PLEASE BE THERE.  [posted 03-09-10]

There will be no Academic Team practice Tuesday. [posted 03-09-10]

The Science Department wants to congratulate everyone who participated in the CHS Science fair this year.  The following students are going to represent CHS in the state science fair competition held at Tennessee Tech and have the opportunity to compete at nationals.  This year’s Science Fair Winners are: 1st Place – Dew in Your Hair Do – Kacie Maeda, 2nd Place – Quantity and Quality of Spring Water – Tiffany Tu, 3rd Place – Good Drinks Gone Bad – Chase Mussard, Honorable Mention – Sara Ramirez, Bailey Rose, Caylin Neal, Celeste Mercer, Kelly Dunham, Ginny Reed, Wade Seagrave, Kaylin Warren, Cody Whittaker,  John T. Edgington, Brody Whitaker, Katherine Hall, Katelyn Bennett [posted 03-09-10]

ATTENTION SOPHOMORES! Leadership Putnam Youth Academy is currently accepting applications for its 2010 summers camp.  LYPA offers area students a great opportunity to learn more about their community through interactive, educational program days that encourage  young people to learn about their community. Applications are available in the Counseling Center on the 2nd floor.  PLEASE SEE MS. GARRETT  for more information. [posted 03-08-10]

Students who are interested in applying for the 2010-2011 yearbook staff must pick up an application outside room 227.  Completed applications are due no later than March 12.  Late applications are not eligible for consideration. Please pick up yearbook receipts or pay yearbook balances on Mondays between 11:30 and noon outside room 227.  Yearbook balances are due by May 1. [posted 03-08-10]

National Spanish Honors Society will meet the first half of lunch on Tuesday, March 9 in Mrs. Taylor’s room (#47). (Please announce Monday and Tuesday)  Thanks! [posted 03-08-10]

The Noon Day Rotary Club needs 6 people to sign-up to help with a Pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 8th. Please see Mrs. Nadine Jones in room 272 sometime today. [posted 03-05-10]

Cookeville High School Calculus students won an overall 2nd place award last night at the Interscholastic Math League in Brentwood.  This 2nd place finish was against 13 prestigious public and private schools out of the Metropolitan/Nashville area.  Congratulations to Daniel Badoe, Tianqi Gao, and David Maddux who were awarded ribbons for individual awards throughout the 2009-2010 season. [posted 03-05-10]

Mu Alpha Theta will be hosting its annual Super Smash Brothers Brawl and Halo 3 tournament tomorrow on the first floor of CHS beginning at 10:00.  There will be prizes awarded to the winning teams, and refreshments will be available for purchase.  All proceeds go to the Cookeville Mu Alpha Theta chapter to help in paying competition expenses.  Those interested in attending can stop by Room 56 today during lunch for more information. [posted 03-05-10]

Tentatively: Starting Monday, March 8th until the end of the school year, the Plato lab will be open at 7:00 am  -7:45 am daily, at lunch daily and from 3:15-5:00 Monday- Thursday and until 4:30 on Friday [posted 03-05-10]

THE CAFTERIA IS STARTING A TACO BAR IN THE SALAD BAR AREA, ON WEDNESDAY,  COME IN AND CHECK IT OUT [posted 03-03-10]

The Key Club will have a meeting during the 1st half of lunch on Thursday in Room 355. [posted 03-03-10]

ATTENTION ALL FCCLA MEMBERS:  It’s time for another FCCLA meeting during the first part of lunch today.  Come to Mrs. Rawls’ room 85 for a “back from the snow” party with food and fun for all members!  Don’t miss the party and come to get information about traveling to the FCCLA state meeting.  See you there! [posted 03-03-10]

The CHS Speech Team competed Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Smoky Mountain Invitational Speech Tournament in Gatlinburg, TN. Students from 25 schools in Tennessee and Kentucky battled it out in 5 rounds. Sean McLane from CHS was named a semi-finalist in Humorous Interpretation. Chereen Eskander placed 3rd overall in Poetry Interpretation, beating out 117 other participants! Chereen was also named as a semi-finalist in Storytelling and a quarter-finalist in Dramatic Interpretaion. Congratulations to the CHS Speech Team and Sean and Chereen! [posted 03-01-10]

Andrew McBroom is selling shamrocks in the commons at lunch all this week for $1 or $5 with all proceeds being used toward sending a child with muscular dystrophy to camp. Please stop by and support this worthy cause. [posted 03-01-10]

The following students competed Saturday and came in third at the WNAB 58 Westfield Quizbowl, winning $5000.00 dollars. Daniel Badoe, Sonia Chakrabarty, Scott Hannah, and David Jiang. Tuesday the following students completed the WCTE 22 Academic Bowl placing first. Khaled Abdelrahman, Daniel Badoe, Sonia Chakrabarty, Scott Hannah, and David Jiang, and Jamin Thornsberry. [posted 03-01-10]

National Honor Society will meet Thursday during 1st lunch in Rm. 57.  This meeting is very important—please attend. [posted 02-24-10]

The Honors History Club will be meeting on Tuesday, February 23 in room 31 during the 1st half of lunch.  [posted 02-24-10]

The Interact Club will meet briefly Thursday, Feb. 25th at 3:00pm in room 272. All those attending Interact Conference need to be there for information. [posted 02-24-10]

ATTENTION Hiking & Environmental Club Members Our next Club activity is this Sat., Feb. 27.  You must sign up with Ms. Huddleston in Room 344 no later than this Thurs. Feb. 25 if you are planning on attending this activity. If you have not picked up an activities calendar for  2nd semester, please come by Room 344 ASAP to pick up your copy. [posted 02-24-10]

All seniors enrolled in dance need to meet in the upper east gym at 11:30 on Wednesday, February 24th for a mandatory rehearsal. [posted 02-24-10]

All Academic Team members need to meet in room 25 today at 3:15 for a brief planning session. [posted 02-24-10]

10th Grade students who do not have an English class or have English 11 as a 10th grader will pre-register on 2/24/10 during 3rd period in room 257. [posted 02-24-10]

Students who are interested in applying for the 2010-2011 yearbook staff must pick up an application outside room 227.  Completed applications are due no later than March 12. [posted 02-24-10]

Spring photos are Wednesday, February 24 for freshmen, Thursday, February 25 for sophomores, and Friday, February 26 for juniors.  Photos will be taken through English classes. [posted 02-240-10]

CHS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CLUB is reforming.  Students in the 9th & 10th grade who are interested in joining this community service organization need to sign up with Mrs. Luna in Room 365 during lunch or between classes this week.  [posted 02-19-10]

ATTENTION Hiking & Environmental Club Members: There will be a meeting today in Room 344 promptly at the first part of Lunch TODAY.  Our final activities calendar for the remainder of the year will be handed out and our upcoming  activity on Sat. Feb. 27 will be discussed. All club members should plan to attend today’s meeting. [posted 02-19-10]

There will be a Beta Club meeting for ALL members during the first half of lunch today.  Please make sure you attend. [posted 02-19-10]

Pep Rally today during lunch. We will begin around 11:40. All members of the basketball teams and homecoming court should meet  in the gym at 11:30. [posted 02-09-10]

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: This week is National FCCLA Week.    During this week members are celebrating FCCLA and what it stands for.  To promote FCCLA, we are conducting a school-wide scavenger hunt for students to participate in.  Each day a clue will be given for the location of where the FCCLA logo will be hidden.  If you can find the FCCLA logo you will win a prize by going to Mrs. Rawls’ room 85 during lunch. Today’s clue is:  I am crowded with students and I’m usually a mess.  Everyone has one on one floor or the next. Remember, report to Mrs. Rawls’ room with the FCCLA logo during lunch to receive your prize!   [posted 02-09-10]

National Honor Society will meet Thursday during 1st lunch in Rm. 57.  Names will be taken for cords and the spring service project will be discussed.  Please attend. [posted 02-09-10]

The Honors History Society will meet on February 9th in room 31 during the 1st half of lunch.  [posted 02-09-10]

Congratulations to Michael Wallace for placing 1st in medical math competition at  the regional HOSA conference.  He will represent CHS at the state HOSA convention. [posted 02-09-10]

Seniors (Class of 2010) For those of you that are considering inviting a guest (non-CHS student) to our Senior Prom, you are required to submit your request in writing for administrative approval no later than Wednesday March 19. Please only one written request per student. The request must include a photocopy of the visitor’s driver’s license and include three references with complete contact information on each. Also, include current place of employment (if employed) and last and/or current school attended. Either email Mr. Shanks and/or Karen Shea with your individual request. Please include the required information as an attachment and/or bring your information to the main office.

Students, you have only two more days to support your class and buy spirit links. Right now the Junior Class is still ahead closely followed by the Freshman class. Come on, sophomores and Seniors. Support your class and buy spirit links. Links will be displayed at the Basketball Homecoming Pep Rally next Tuesday! Links are 25 cents each or 5 for $1.00! [posted 02-09-10]

Tryouts for the CHS Men’s Soccer Team will be held on the soccer field on Monday & Tuesday, February 15 & 16th from 3:30p-5:30pm and Wednesday, February 17th from 3:30p-6:00pm. A mandatory booster club meeting for all players and parents will be Thursday, February 18th in the lecture hall at CHS at 6pm.  [posted 02-09-10]  

Tryouts for the CHS Men’s Soccer Team will be held on the soccer field on Monday & Tuesday, February 15 & 16th from 3:30-5:30 pm and Wednesday, February 17th from 3:30-6:00 pm. [posted 02-05-10]

A mandatory booster club meeting for all players and parents will be Thursday, February 18th in the lecture hall at CHS at 6pm.   [posted 02-05-10]

The Spirit Link Competition is heating up! The Juniors are ahead, closely followed by the Freshmen, with the Seniors in third and the Sophomores last.  Come on, Sophomores, show your school spirit, and purchase spirit links at lunch.  Links will be displayed at the Basketball Homecoming Pep Rally next Tuesday! Links are 25 cents each or 5 for $1.00 [posted 02-05-10]

Younglife tonight!!! 7:57 at Connor, Trey and Spencer Wise’s House. 423 Nash Ave. Don’t forget: Windy Gap sign up is tonight- Spots are limited for the BEST WEEK OF YOUR LIFE! [posted 02-05-10]

The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Veterinary Summer Experience Program. The program seeks to provide worthwhile opportunities for interested students in veterinary medicine while simultaneously generating a pool of potential veterinary students. To apply, a student must: Be a legal resident of TN and enrolled in a TN High School. Be at least 16 years of age by June 7,2010. Have completed 10th grade by June 7, 2010. Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Be available for full time employment between June 7-July 30, 2010. Have not previously participated in the program. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2010. If you are interested in the program and meet the criteria, please see Ms. Potter in the Counseling Center. The website is http://www.vet.utk.edu/summerexperience. [posted 02-05-10]

Students who are in the 11th GRADE will be taking the Writing Assessment Test TODAY during SECOND period (8:50 – 10:15). Teachers should dismiss students to the Designated Room as soon as attendance is taken second period. STUDENTS—you must take a pen and pencil to the testing room. [posted 02-04-10]

The CHS Band will have the scheduled after-school rehearsal today 3:30-5:00. [posted 02-04-10]

The Interact Conference meeting will be held TODAY in room 272 afterschool at 3:15 pm [posted 02-04-10]

Show your school spirit!  Buy spirit links at lunch in the commons. Spirit Links are 25 cents each or 5 for $1.00.  Proceeds go to the Charger Staff . The Spirit Links will be displayed at the Basketball Homecoming Pep Rally! Help your class be the winner of the spirit link competition! [posted 02-04-10]

Putnam County Fire Department Explorers will meet during the 2nd half of lunch on Thursday, February 4 in room 243. [posted 02-04-10]

Seniors: Cap and gown photos will be taken on February 4th and 5th in the mezzanine. Early grads may come anytime, however you need to bring a photo ID and sign in at the main office. [posted 02-04-10]

Key Club will have a meeting during the 1st half of lunch tomorrow in Room 355. [posted 1-26-10]

The Interact Conference meeting will be held Monday, February 1st in room 272 afterschool at 3;15pm.  If you are going to Conference, please have a $50. 00 deposit ready on February 1st to save your spot. The total cost will be $150.00 for March 5th through 7th. [posted 1-26-10]

Students who are in the 11th GRADE will be taking the Writing Assessment Test TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010, during SECOND period (8:50 – 10:15). Teachers should dismiss students to the Designated Room as soon as attendance is taken second period. TEACHERS WITH SECOND PERIOD PLAN ARE ASKED TO TEST TO AVOID DISRUPTING EXTRA CLASSES AND SENDING MANY STUDENTS TO A STUDY HALL. The testing session will take approximately 50 minutes.  A Master List of students will be in boxes by THURSDAY, January 28.  [posted 1-25-10]

Attention Students: Do any of you like to solve mysteries or enjoy detective work? If so, come by the library and find out who has been caught reading.
That’s right. The library is having a “Caught Reading” contest. Any student who can correctly identify the 6 CHS faculty or staff members who have been caught reading will have their name put in a drawing for a great prize. Contest runs until February 12th. So…come by the library….use your detective skills….and find out who has been “Caught Reading!” [posted 1-25-10[

The Honors History Club will be meeting on Tuesday, January 26 in room 31 during the 1st half of lunch.  [posted 1-25-10]

The Honors History Club will be meeting on Tuesday, January 26 in room 31 during the 1st half of lunch.  [posted 1-21-10]

Our club picture for the yearbook will be taken Friday, Jan. 22  promptly at 11:30.  Meet in room 344 at 11:25 Friday.  If you are late you will miss the yearbook picture. Any student going on the Feb. Skiing trip to Gatlinburg needs to make sure you pay your next payment by Friday Feb. 22 to Ms. Huddleston in Room 344. [posted 1-21-10]

Do any of you like to solve mysteries or enjoy detective work? If so, come by the library and find out who has been caught reading. That’s right. The library is having a “Caught Reading” contest. Any student who can correctly identify the 6 CHS faculty or staff members who have been caught reading will have their name put in a drawing for a prize. Contest starts today, Thursday, January 21st and runs until February 12th. So…come by the library….use your detective skills….and find out who has been “Caught Reading!” [posted 1-21-10]

The Young Republicans will meet this Friday, January 22 in room 31 at 11:45 for yearbook pictures. Please be on time. [posted 1-21-10]

The Interact club will meet in the Lecture Hall on Thursday, January 21 at 3:15pm for a short meeting. It is mandatory to attend the meeting. See Mrs. Nadine Jones, if you cannot attend. [posted 1-20-10]

Beta Club pictures will be made today at 11:45 in the lecture hall!  Key club pictures will be made today at 11:30 in Room 243.   All members please attend! [posted 1/20/10]

Young Democrats meeting second half of lunch in room 30, Mr. Swann’s room. [posted 1/20/10]

Please release students who are listed to take the Writing Assessment Test to the designated room immediately after attendance is taken second period. STUDENTS:  REMEMBER TO TAKE TWO #2 PENCILS AND A BALLPOINT PEN TO THE TEST. [posted 1/20/10]

The CHS Academic team (Daniel Badoe, Sonia Chakrabarty, Scott Hannah, and David Jiang) competed in the channel 58 Quiz Busters Challenge this past Saturday defeating Martin Luther King Magnet School. The Academic team won $5000 dollars on Saturday for its effort. The Academic Team will compete again on February 16, for $10,000. [posted 1/20/10]

ATTENTION ALL FCCLA MEMBERS: Today is the first FCCLA meeting of the spring semester!  Be there during the first part of lunch for all the fun!  The FCCLA meeting is in Mrs. Rawls’ room 85. [posted 1/20/10]

Congratulations to the following students who competed in the local SkillsUSA cosmetology and nail competition. 1st year winner- Victoria Dewar,
2nd year winner- Katelyn Morris, 3rd year winner- Genevieve Adams and Overall winner- Abi Ponce. In Nail Care: 3rd place- Breanna Gunter, 2nd place- Abi Ponce and 1st place- Amanda Jackson. Abi and Amanda will represent CHS at the regional competition in Nashville. [posted 1-19-10]

Congratulation to the following FFA members who competed in the district Speech contest last night: Sarah Best- 1st in Creed, Marissa Sealy- 2nd in Job Interview, Shyanne Warren-2 Extemp Speaking, and Katie Clark- 2nd in Prepared Speaking. [posted 1-15-10]

All Student Congress members need to stop by room 245 Friday or Monday. [posted 1-15-10]

Seniors: There is a Parent Project Graduation meeting tomorrow evening, January 14th at 6:30 pm in the lecture hall at CHS. If you have any questions please call the school at 520-2181.[posted 1-13-09]

Putnam County Fire Department Explorers will meet during the 2nd half of lunch on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in room 243. [posted 01/06/10]

Effective 1-4-2010, all classroom and building temperature will be held as close to 68* where possible. This effort is in an attempt to control utility cost. Students should dress accordingly [posted 01/05/10]

STUDENTS- YOU HAVE THE OPTION OF TAKING THE 18-WEEK COMPREHENSIVE EXAM IF YOU WISH TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADE, EVEN IF YOU MEET THE EXEMPTION CRITERIA. IF YOU CHOOSE TO TAKE THE EXAM AND IT LOWERS YOUR GRADE, IT WILL NOT BE COUNTED AGAINST YOU.

ON DECEMBER 16TH AND 17TH ALL STUDENTS WITH TRANSPORTATION OTHER THAN A BUS WILL BE DISMISSED @ 12 ;30. ALL STUDENTS REMAINING ON CAMPUS WILL BE SERVED LUNCH FROM 12:00 -1:00.
A SUPERVISED STUDY SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW IN THE CAFETERIA FROM 1:00 – 3:00 P.M..
BUSES WILL RUN AT 3:00 P.M.

PSAT test results are back!  If you took the PSAT in October, please see Ms. Garrett in the Counseling Center to get your scores.

ATTENTION ALL FCCLA MEMBERS: Today is the last FCCLA meeting of the fall semester!  Don’t forget we’ll be having our holiday party and a guest speaker from Genesis House.  Be there during lunch for all the fun!   

Students that are taking a VITAL course must register for their courses and  pay their fees by the January 8th  to Ms. Hatcher in the Plato lab.  No students will be registered until payment is made. Classes will begin on January 13th.   

Have you ever wanted to go to the Space Center in Alabama?  Have you ever wanted to a build a vehicle and race it?   Then the Moonbuggy team wants you!!!
The new CHS Moonbuggy team will have a quick meeting today during the first half of lunch in Room 345.  Students are encouraged to participate regardless of grade level or gender.  If you have any further questions please see Mr. Harris in room 345. [posted 12-11-09]

There will be a Key Club meeting during the first part of lunch today in Room 355. [posted 12-010-09]

ATTENTION HIKE CLUB MEMBERS: Our Hike to Burgess Falls Natural Area this WEEKEND ,Sat. Dec. 12, HAS BEEN CANCELED  DUE TO PREDICTED BAD WEATHER. [posted 12-10-09]

Any student interested in career exploration should plan on meeting at TTU’ s new Nursing building at 6:30 tonight for sign up. Sign up will be in the nursing building’s auditorium.  Any high school student may participate. [posted 12-10-09]

Putnam County Fire Department Explorers will have a Christmas luncheon today in room 243 during the lunch hour. [posted 12-10-09]

Many thanks to those who brought cans for the National Honor Society canned food drive.  Over 400 cans were collected. Mrs. Carolyn Hawkins’ class and Mr. Melton’s class will receive a donut party.  [posted 12-09-09]

Putnam County Fire Department Explorers will have a Christmas luncheon on Thursday, December 10 in room 243 during the lunch hour.  Don’t forget to pay Austin Reed for this activity. [posted 12-09-09]

The CHS Bookstore would like to thank the students for their support this year with a Christmas Sale on hoodies, sweatshirts, and sweat pants.  The sales prices will be honored through Tuesday, December 15 as long as supplies last. [posted 12-09-09]

There will be no Speech Team Meeting today. Please plan to attend the meeting on Thursday after school. [posted 12-08-09]

Congratulations to all those who will donate life-giving blood today.  What you do today may mean a tomorrow for a sick or injured person.  Thanks to all donors for sharing the “Gift of Life”.  Please remember to bring an ID and your appointment card. [posted 12-08-09]

If you are one of those who is preparing to make a life-giving donation tomorrow, you should plan to eat breakfast.  Well-fed donors are the best blood donors.  You will feel better if you eat!  Make sure you bring an ID with you.  This is required if you are donating blood. [posted 12-08-09]

There will be a Moonbuggy informational/organizational meeting on Friday the 11th during the first half of lunch in Rm 345.  All students are welcome and encouraged to participate regardless of gender or grade level. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Harris in Rm 345. [posted 12-08-09]

Beta Club will meet TODAY in the Lecture Hall during the first half of lunch. [posted 12-08-09]

Juniors and Seniors who are interested in taking classes at Nashville State for college credit, there is a meeting you must attend on Monday, December 14th at Nashville State at 5:30 till 6:30.  Space is limited so you must be there to sign up. [posted 12-08-09]

Project Graduation: This month's CHS project graduation meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 10th has been canceled. Our next regular monthly meeting will be Thursday, January 14th from 6:30 to 7:30 in CHS Lecture Hall. All senior parents should plan to attend January's meeting. [posted 12-08-09]

Juniors and Seniors who are interested in taking classes at Nashville State for college credit, there is a meeting you must attend on Monday, December 14th at Nashville State at 5:30 till 6:30.  Space is limited so you must be there to sign up. [posted 12-7-09]

Please announce Monday and Tuesday, 12/7 and 8. Thanks! Basketball Homecoming will be February 9 against Warren County. Nominations for the Homecoming queen and court will be held today (and Tuesday) in the Lecture Hall during lunch. Voting will be Thursday and Friday of next week! In order to be nominated, the student
1. Must not have had more than one disciplinary action and 2. Must have a “C” or higher grade point average. [posted 12-7-09]

There will be a CHS Men’s Soccer Booster Club Meeting on Tuesday, December 8th in the CHS Lecture Hall from 6pm-7pm.  [postes 12-7-09]

All parents of prospective players for the Spring 2010 season are encouraged to attend.  [posted 12-7-09]

All Area Christmas Younglife tonight!!! 7:57 at Cookeville Kia [postes 12-7-09]

Mrs. Trentham needs to see the Key Club members, in her office, who will be involved with the blood drive  for a quick meeting during the 1st part of lunch Today. [posted 12-70-09]

Mrs. Trentham needs to see the Key Club members who will be early graduates during the 1st part of lunch on Thursday in her office. [posted 12-3-09]

This announcement is for students participating in the blood drive on Wednesday, December 9th:  Appointment cards will be placed in your first period teachers mailboxes on Monday afternoon.  Please make sure to report to the mezzanine area on the second floor during your assigned time.  Students, you MUST bring some form of ID with you before you can donate blood.  For questions, see Mrs. Smith or Ms. Garrett. [posted 12-3-09]

The Interact club will have a Christmas Party Tuesday, December 8th at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church at 6:30pm. You are to bring shoes for Soles 4 Souls to the Christmas Party. You will  receive a credit for each pair of shoes you donate.  [posted 12-3-09]  

The Interact club will have a Christmas Party Tuesday, December 8th at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church at 6:30pm. You are to bring shoes for Soles 4 Souls to the Christmas Party. You will  receive a credit for each pair of shoes you donate.   [posted 12-3-09]

Putnam County Fire Department Explorers will meet today in room 243 during the second half of lunch.  David Howard will present a program. [posted 12-3-09]

ATTENTION HIKE CLUB MEMBERS: We will have our December club meeting TODAY the first half of lunch in room 344. Please be prompt to meeting.  Club officer elections will be announced and upcoming Dec. 12 Hike will be discussed. [posted 12-3-09]

ATTN SENIOR DECEMEBER GRADS: There will be a mandatory meeting this Thursday at 12:00 pm in the Lecture Hall. Please check in with your 4th period teacher and report to Lecture Hall. Information about graduation and important dates will be given. Again, this is for all Early- DECEMBER-graduates. [posted 12-2-09]

ALSO: Any senior that has not seen Mrs. Akers for a credit check needs to do so immediately – These must be completed before the break!! [posted 12-2-09]

Canned Food Drive: National Honor Society is sponsoring a canned food drive for the rest of this week.  Bring your cans to your first period class. The first period class with the most cans wins a donut party.  [posted 12-2-09]

Putnam County Fire Department Explorers will meet on Thursday, December 3 in room 243 during the second half of lunch.  [posted 12-02-09]

There will be no Speech Team meeting on Tuesday during lunch, instead Speech Team members will meet in Mrs. Stockwell’s room immediately after school on Thursday. If you cannot make it to the meeting, please let Mrs. Stockwell know in advance. [posted 12-02-09]

ATTENTION HIKE CLUB MEMBERS: We will have our December club meeting this Thursday, Dec. 3 the first half of lunch.  Club officer elections will be announced and upcoming Dec. 12 Hike will be discussed. If you have not voted for club officers yet, please come by room 344 during 2nd half of lunch and vote by Wed. Dec. 2. [posted 12-1-09]

If you are in any AP classes, you must take the AP test in the spring.  The cost for each test $86.00 and it must be paid by  TOMORROW December 1st.  If you do not have your money in you will have to be removed from the AP class that you are in.  This test is a requirement.    If you need to set up payments please see Mrs. Hill in the 3rd floor academic office. [posted 11-30-09]

Partial yearbook payment students who wish to have their names embossed on their yearbooks must pay the full $75.00 prior to December 16.  Any student may stop by on Mondays outside room 227 between 11:30 and 12:00 to pick up yearbook receipts or pay additional yearbook payments. Underclass photos will arrive soon.  Orders will be distributed via English teachers.  [posted 11-30-09]

Younglife tonight!!! 7:57 at Andrew VanStratums! 548 E Broad St. on the corner of Maple and Broad Park on Freeze St. [posted 11-30-09]

Softball Conditioning after Thanksgiving will be held every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:15 - 4:30. Come prepared to workout and to throw. [posted 11-30-09]

All freshmen that received awards for the first nine weeks, do not forget to go the library TODAY for your pictures to be made at 11:00 during freshman seminar.  Any questions, please see Mrs. Smith [posted 11-24-09]

Students and Faculty, Please help the IB students with their Soles 4 Souls Charity Shoe Drive that kicks off next Monday, November 30 and runs through Dec. 10th.
All you have to do is bring an old pair of crocs, tennis shoes, or casual shoes that you no longer wear and drop them off in our Soles 4 Souls collection box located in the CHS commons area during the lunch hour. IB students will be on hand to take your donated shoes as part of their  global community service project.  Soles 4 Souls distributes shoes in both locally and world wide for those in need. [posted 09-24-09]

This is a VERY IMPORTANT announcement for all FCCLA MEMBERS: The Thanksgiving Dinner project at Stevens Street has been cancelled for the chapter.  Chapter members SHOULD NOT report to Stevens Street this afternoon.  [posted 09-24-09]

If you are in any AP classes, you must take the AP test in the spring.  The cost for each test $86.00 and it must be paid by December 1st.  If you do not have your money in you will have to be removed from the AP class that you are in.  This test is a requirement.    If you need to set up payments please see Mrs. Hill in the 3rd floor academic office. [posted 09-24-09]

The CHS Speech Team traveled this weekend to Dickson, TN. Chereen Eskander took 5th place in Storytelling at the tournament. Bravo, Chereen and the rest of our fearless competitors!!! [posted 11-23-09]

Our CHS JROTC Drill Team and Color Guard participated in the Upper Cumberland Drill Meet at White County High School on Saturday, November 21.  The Drill Team and Color Guard competed against five other JROTC Teams from this region winning the “Best Overall” award, first places in “Drill with Weapons” and “Drill without  Weapons” and Second Place in the “Color Guard Category”.  Congratulations to these hardworking JROTC cadets for these outstanding results. [posted 11-23-09]

There will be a Key Club meeting on Tuesday during the 1st part of lunch in room 355. [posted 11-23-09]

There will be a CHS Men’s Soccer Booster Club meeting on Tuesday, December 8th from 6-7pm in the lecture hall.  Parents of all students who are interested in trying out for the Men’s 2010 Spring soccer season should attend. [posted 11-23-09]

Gateway Testing will be December 8, 9, and 10 only for transfer students and students who need to retake the exam. [posted 11-19-09]

National Honor Society will meet Thursday during 1st lunch in Mrs. Johnson’s room.  Plans for service projects will be made.  Please attend. [posted 11-19-09]

If you are paying for your yearbook with partial payments, please check the bulletin boards and your English teacher’s classroom for important information.  Partial payment students should plan to stop by room 227 on Mondays between 11:30 and 12:00 to make payments. Students who paid for their yearbooks in full may also stop by on Mondays from 11:30 to 12:00 to pick up their receipts. [posted 11-17-09]

History Honors Society will meet today, November 17 in room 31 during 1st half of lunch. [posted 09-17-09]

Younglife tonight!!! 7:57 at Sean Bowling’s farm 1725 Mt. Pleasant Rd. (next to the entrance to Hidden Hollow)

ATTENTION HIKE CLUB MEMBERS: TODAY IS LAST DAY TO VOTE FOR CLUB OFFICERS. COME BY ROOM 344 AT LUNCH TODAY IF YOU HAVE NOTE VOTED. If you are going on this weekend’s back packing trip , YOU MUST SIGN UP WITH MS. HUDDLESTON IN ROOM 344 TODAY BEFORE LEAVING SCHOOL If you have reserved equipment to borrow, you should come by room 344 today  to pick equipment up. PLEASE MS. HUDDLESTON TODAY BEFORE LEAVING SCHOOL IF YOU WANT TO GO ON SKI TRIP AND HAVE NOT  PAID YOUR DEPOSIT. [posted 12-13-09]

The World Quest Academic teams will meet at the Tennessee World Affairs Council Office on Monday, 11/16/09 at 3:30pm see Laura Carter or Nadine Jones if you can’t make it.  [posted 11-12-09]

Beta and Key Clubs will be teaming together for a Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 9th.  Members of both clubs will be handing out pledge cards this week and next week each day in the Commons Area during lunch!  Sign up and give blood!!!  You must be 16 years of age.  If you gave blood in October, you will not be allowed to participate in this drive.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Smith or Ms. Garrett. [posted 11-12-09]

In order to make room for new designs, the CHS bookstore will have a close out sale on all T-shirts in stock.  Short sleeve T’s, regularly $10, are sale priced at $6.  Long sleeve T’s, regularly $18, are now only $10.  Sales prices are good while supplies last. [posted 11-12-09]

ATTENTION HIKE CLUB MEMBERS: If you are going on this weekend’s back packing trip and have reserved equipment to borrow, you should come by room 344 today or tomorrow to pick equipment up. Please bring toys by tomorrow, Nov. 12 to room 344.  See Ms. Huddleston for information today. [posted 11-12-09]

Veterans Day Program this evening, November 10th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. This special ceremony is sponsored by the CHS JROTC with participation in the program from the Student Congress, Drama class, Band and Chorus. [posted 11-10-09]

Key Club will have a meeting during the 1st half of lunch tomorrow in Room 355. [posted 11-10-09]

ATTENTION HIKE CLUB MEMBERS: All club members MUST come by room 344 during lunch to vote for club officers today. If you are going on this weekend’s back packing trip, you must come by room 344 and sign up with Ms. Huddleston by Thurs. Nov. 12. Reminder to all club members: The deadline for initial deposit for our Feb. snow ski trip is past due, Thursday. If you are planning to go on this trip you must see Ms. Huddleston in room 344  immediately. [posted 11-10-09]

Cookeville High School will play a 2nd play off game here at home field on Friday, November 23th at 7pm against Oakland High School. Tickets are $8 per person ages 2 and up. [posted 11/09/09]

Beta Club will be meeting Tuesday, November 10th, during the first part of lunch in the lecture hall.  If you have not paid your dues- this will be your last chance.  Please bring your money to the meeting.  We will be discussing several opportunities to earn credit hours- please make plans to attend. [posted 11-09-09]

ATTENTION FCCLA MEMBERS: There will be a special called chapter meeting today for all FCCLA members in Mrs. Rawls’ room during the first part of lunch.  The meeting should last no more than 15 minutes.  Attendance is mandatory for all FCCLA members.  [posted 11-09-09]

Younglife tonight! Sean Bowlings farm at 6:57! 1725 Mt. Pleasant Road- Beside the entrance to Hidden Hollow Hay ride, Hot Dogs, Bon Fire and MORE! Don’t forget its an hour earlier this week: 6:57!!! [posted 11-09-09]

Lindsay Lloyd and Taryn Peak are winners in the Oakley STEM Center Soaring Eagle Question Contest @ TTU.  Lindsay Lloyd was in the top five in the high school category. She has been invited to the video conference on November 22 and will get to ask an astronaut a question. Taryn Peak was in the top 30 and is be eligible to watch the video conference. Congratulations to Lindsay Lloyd and Taryn Peak. [posted 11-09-09]

Interact will meet Tuesday night at 6:30 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. It is mandatory that you attend. Please show up. We have a lot of credits to sign up for this month. [posted 09-04-09]

Cookeville High School will play in the TSSAA play off game agaist Franklin County at tonight at 7pm here at our home field. Tickets are $8 each (ages 2 and up). [posted 11/6/09]

ATTENTION HIKE CLUB MEMBERS: All club members MUST come by room 344 during lunch to vote for club officers today through Friday. Nov. 6. Reminder to all club members: The deadline for initial deposit for our snow ski trip is due by tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 5 to Ms. Huddleston in room 344. See Ms. Huddleston if you have any questions ASAP. [posted 11-6-09]French Honor society will meet Friday during the 1st part of lunch. [posted 11-06-09]

If you are interested in playing CHS Men’s Soccer this Spring, you are encouraged to come to the CHS soccer field at 3:30pm on Thursday, November 4th. There will be a brief meeting to discuss the spring season and what is expected during fall workouts.  This meeting will be done by 3:45pm. [posted 11-06-09]

Attention All students applying to the Governors School for the Academics.   All applications are due to Ms. Potter on Wednesday, November 11.  Please make sure your designated teachers have turned in your teacher recommendation forms and you have given your counselor your recommendation form and test data form before Nov. 11. [posted 11-06-09]

Tryouts for girl’s lacrosse, Monday and Tuesday Nov. 9th  and 10th. Meet at High School Soccer Field after school 3:30-5:30, Bring water, cleats and running shoes. [posted 11-6-09]

Cookeville High School will play in the TSSAA play off's agaist Franklin County at 7pm here at our home field. Tickets are $8 each (ages 2 and up). [posted 11/4/09]

Tryouts for girl’s lacrosse, Monday and Tuesday Nov. 9th and 10th. Meet at High School Soccer Field after school 3:30-5:30. Bring water, cleats and running shoes. [posted 11/4/09]

The drafting club will be meeting at 11:30 AM today in the drafting room. [posted 11/3/09]

Attention All students applying to the Governors School for the Academics.   All applications are due to Ms. Potter on Wednesday, November 11.  Please make sure your designated teachers have turned in your teacher recommendation forms and you have given your counselor your recommendation form and test data form before Nov. 11. [posted 11/4/09]

ATTENTION HIKE CLUB MEMBERS: Our regular Hike Club meeting is today, Nov. 3 during the first half of lunch in room 344. All club members should plan to attend today’s meeting. Bring your lunch to the meeting. Election of club officers will be held and final discussion of upcoming Nov. back packing trip, and Gatlinburg Snow Ski Trip. Reminder to all club members: The deadline for initial deposit for our snow ski trip is due by this Thursday, Nov. 5 to Ms. Huddleston in room 344. [posted 11/03/09]

Remake pictures must be returned them to the CHS main office no later than today in order to receive an order.  No orders may be placed after Thursday, November 6th. [posted 11-3-09]

SENIOR LEADERS – If you are a leader of your club/organization such as FFA, FCA, Chorus, etc.  please come to the library at 2:00 p.m. today for a yearbook photo.  Students will be returning to class immediately following their photos. [posted 11/3/09]

Due to many teacher requests to avoid spring testing conflicts, the CHS Student Congress will host the annual CHS student talent show on Friday November 20th.  Any students wishing to participate in the talent show should sign up by Mr. Choate’s door no later than Friday, November 6th.  Auditions will be held Monday, November 9th from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the CHS auditorium. [posted 11/3/09]

The Honors History Club will be meeting on Friday, October 30 in room 31 during the 1st half of lunch.  [posted 10-30-09]

A French Honor Society will be organizing in Mrs. Presley’s room Friday, October 30 during the 2nd half of lunch. [posted 10-30-09]

There will be no Academic Team practice Thursday. [posted 10-29-09]

The Honors History Club will be meeting on Friday, October 30 in room 31 during the 1st half of lunch. [posted 10-29-09]

ATTENTION HIKE CLUB MEMBERS: There will be a very important Hike Club meeting today, Oct. 29 during the first half of lunch to discuss upcoming Nov. backpacking trip, Gatlinburg Snow Ski Trip, and community service projects as well as club officer nominations.  All club members are required to attend today’s meeting. Bring your Lunch to the meeting. Reminder to all club members: The deadline for initial deposit for our snow ski trip is approaching soon.  Deposit money is due by Nov. 5 to Ms. Huddleston. [posted 10-29-09]

Putnam County Fire Department Explorers will meet today during the second half of lunch in room 243.  A group picture will be taken for the yearbook. [posted 10-29-09]

FCA will be having meeting in the lecture hall today at 12:15.  Come join them and listen to comedian Johnnie Wethington and eat some pizza.  Be sure to bring your own drink. [posted 10-29-09]

Attn: teachers and faculty: A list of all 10th grade students will be placed in your mailbox today to assist you with the PLAN test. Also, be sure to review the 4 - page PLAN handout that you received last week. [posted 10-28-09]

HEY FCCLA members LISTEN UP:  today is the FCCLA Halloween Party in Mrs. Rawls’ room 85.  Don’t be late- goodies will be provided so come at the beginning of lunch!   [posted 10-28-09]

ATTENTION HIKE CLUB MEMBERS: There will be a very important Hike Club meeting tomorrow, Oct. 29 during the first half of lunch to discuss upcoming Nov. backpacking trip, Gatlinburg Snow Ski Trip, and community service projects as well as club officer nominations.  All club members are required to attend tomorrow’s meeting. Bring your Lunch to the meeting. Reminder to all club members: The deadline for initial deposit for our snow ski trip is approaching soon.  Deposit money is due by Nov. 5 to Ms. Huddleston. [posted 10-28-09]

10th grade students not in an English 10 Class will go to the library to take the PLAN test after attendance is taken. [posted 10-28-09]

The DECA club will celebrate Halloween on Friday during the lunch hour with a Bingo Challenge in the marketing classroom #151.  All interested students are invited to participate, but each game is open to only 30 students.  We will play as many games as time allows.  There is no cost to participate, and the DECA club will provide prizes for the winners. [posted 10-28-10]

Attention Beta Club members: Dues need to be paid to Ms. Garrett or Mrs. Smith by November 5th.  Counseling Center on 2nd floor. Sign up sheets for the Faculty Breakfast are in the Counseling Center on the 2nd floor.  We need more member participation on this project.  See Ms. Garrett or Mrs. Smith if you have questions. [posted 10-28-10]

There will be a Blood Drive on October 28th here at Cookeville High School. This blood drive is open to all students, parents, faculty and staff. Parking is permitted in our visitor parking lot and also in the student drop off area between 8:30am and 2:00pm. All visitors park in marked spaces only. The only way to enter into our campus after 8:00AM is from North Washington Avenue into #1 Cavalier Drive. Follow the signs to our visitor parking areas (both areas located at the front of our building). [posted 10-26-09]

Attention all 10th grade students: All 10th grade students will be taking the PLAN Test, a pre-ACT test, on Thursday, October 29 during the first 4 periods. After attendance is taken, 10th grade students will report to your designated testing room. It is the 1st period teacher’s responsibility to release 10th grade students. Students will need to bring 3 soft lead # 2 pencils and a calculator. NO calculators will be provided.  Please leave your books and personal items in your locker. Second floor will be secured and No one will be allowed to go to 2nd floor lockers during the test. [posted 10-26-09]

ATTENTION HIKE CLUB MEMBERS: For all students that participated in the dodge ball tournament at TTU yesterday, please stop by Ms. Huddleston’s room 344 TODAY 2nd half of lunch and pick up your T-shirt and other items. Reminder to all club members: The deadline initial deposit for our snow ski trip is approaching soon.  Deposit money is due by Nov. 5 to Ms. Huddleston. If you have questions, see Ms. Huddleston in room 344 ASAP. [posted 10-26-09]

There will be a meeting of all OLD members of the National Honor Society on Monday during 1st lunch in room 57.  This is for OLD members only.  New members will be notified later this week. See Mrs. Johnson if you cannot attend. [posted 10-26-09]

FCA will be having a meeting in the lecture hall today at 11:15.  Come join them for music, fellowship and to listen to a special guest speaker. [posted 10-22-09]

ATTENTION SENIORS: There will be a Project Graduation meeting TONIGHT in the CHS Lecture Hall beginning at 6:30 pm.  All senior parents interested in helping with project graduation should plan on attending tonight’s meeting. [posted 10-22-09]

ATTENTION HIKE CLUB MEMBERS: Information sheet for this Saturday’s Activity at Fall Creek Falls State Park  should be picked up from Ms. Huddleston in Room 344 today.  You must sign up with Ms. Huddleston by tomorrow if you plan on attending this weekend’s activity. If you are planning on participating in the dodgeball tournament at TTU this Sunday afternoon, you must sign up with Ms. Huddleston TODAY. [posted 10-22-09]

Beta Club officers meet Thursday during the first half of lunch in the Counseling Center on the 2nd floor. Beta Club meeting will be Friday in the Lecture Hall during the first half of lunch. [posted 10-22-09]

Key Club will have a meeting during the 1st half of lunch today in Room 355. [posted 10-21-09]

ATTENTION HIKING & ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB MEMBERS: If you are interested in participating as a member of a team in a FUN Dodgeball Tournament this Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25, at TTU you MUST see Ms. Huddleston in Room 344 TODAY for information sheet. Very Large money prizes will be awarded! WE MUST PRE-REGISTER SO IT’S VERY IMPORTANT TO SEE MS. HUDDLESTON IN ROOM 344 TODAY! Also, any student that has not turned in all club paperwork or paid dues by tomorrow to Ms. Huddleston WILL BE PERMANENTLY DROPED FROM THIS YEAR’S CLUB ROSTER. [posted 10-21-09]

The drafting club will be meeting at 11:30 AM today in the drafting room. [posted 10-21-09]

Cancer Remembrance Luminary Ceremony: Pleas join Cookeville High School to celebrate, honor and share stories of loved ones' struggles and victories with cancer. Also join with us as we light luminary candles as a symbol of hope to find a cure. Everyone in the community is welcome. The ceremony will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 6:00 pm at Cookeville High School in the main entrance/lecutre hall. [posted 10-21-09]

Key Club members need to pay your dues to Mrs. Trentham in the 3rd Floor Office Area. [posted 10-19-09]

Attention All students applying to the Governors School of Arts.   All applications are due to Ms. Potter on Friday, October 23. Please make your designated teacher has turned in your teacher recommendation form and you have given your counselor recommendation form to your counselor. [posted 10-19-09]

This is a friendly reminder that ALL library books are due today. Please return or renew your books today to avoid an overdue fine. Thank you. [posted 10-19-09]

The Lady Cav Volleyball team will host Cleveland High School in the Regional Tournament.  We will play at 6:00.  Please come out and support the Lady Cav Volleyball team.  The cost is $5.00.  Sorry, there will not be any passes to the match.  This is set by TSSAA and cannot be compromised. [posted 10-19-09]

Attention Freshmen:  We will be selling Freshman t- shirts during lunch up until October 21st.  Come by and check out the design.  T-shirts will be long sleeve, gray in color with navy writing.  Cost is $12 and the proceeds will benefit SWPBS.  See Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Trentham with questions. [posted 10-09-09]

Due to the change in school calendar, there will not be fall intercession.  Students who are taking credit recovery will need to take advantage of open lab times to complete their credits. The lab is open Monday-Friday at 7:15 am, lunch and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday until 4:15 pm. For further information,  parents may reach Ms. Hatcher at 520-2135 or hatcherd2@k12tn.net.

Faculty and students: The library will be closing at 2:50 on October 7, 8, 19, 20, 21st because of bus duty. We will be closing at 1:00 on Friday, October 9. Please come by and pick-up any materials that you need prior to these adjusted closing times.  Thank you. [posted 09-07-09]

FCCLA members LISTEN UP:  there is an FCCLA meeting TODAY, in Mrs. Rawls’ room 85.  Be there during the first half of lunch for the meeting. [posted 09-07-09]

Anyone interested in joining the Cookeville High School Wrestling team should sign up today in the commons during lunch.  Be sure to pick up information sheets and physical form.  Sign ups will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. [posted 09-07-09]

Attention Beta Club members:  Beta Club dues should be paid to Ms. Garrett in the Counseling Center on 2nd floor.  Please see Mrs. Smith or Ms. Garrett if you have any questions. [posted 09-07-09]

Don’t forget to vote for the teacher with the best legs at lunch today in the Common’s Area. Use change or dollar bills to register your vote. T-shirts and wristbands are given to donors.  All proceeds are donated to the American Diabetes Association. Please help. [posted 09-07-09]

Key Club members need to pay your dues to Mrs. Trentham in the 3rd Floor Office Area. [posted 09-07-09]

Attention Freshmen:  We will be selling Freshman T- shirts during lunch until October 21st on the third floor across from your lockers.  Come by and check out the design.  T-shirts will be long sleeve, gray in color with navy writing.  Cost is $12 and the proceeds will benefit SWPBS.  See Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Trentham with questions. [posted 10-05-09]

Anyone interested in joining the Young Republicans should pick up a membership form from room 31 and turn it in by October 8th.  The first meeting will be held  in room 31 on October 8 during the 1st half of lunch. [posted 10-05-09]

THIS IS THE FINAL WEEK YEARBOOKS WILL BE ON SALE – NO ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER FALL BREAK.  Buy one in room 227 during lunch this week only.  If students are interested in purchasing a yearbook, an order with full payment or partial payment must be made to Mrs. Leimer in room 227 on or before Friday, October 9. Order forms are in the main office and in room 227.  No orders will be accepted after October 9.  Extra books are NOT ordered and the publisher will likely not produce overruns this year. [posted 10-5-09]

Attention All students applying to the Governors School of Arts.   All applications are due to Ms. Potter on Friday, October 23. Please make your designated teacher has turned in your teacher recommendation form and you have given your counselor recommendation form to your counselor. [posted 10-5-09]

There will be a Blood Drive on October 28th here at Cookeville High School. This blood drive is open to all students, parents, faculty and staff. Parking is permitted in our visitor parking lot and also in the student drop off area between 8:30am and 2:00pm. All visitors park in marked spaces only. The only way to enter into our campus after 8:00AM is from North Washington Avenue into #1 Cavalier Drive. Follow the signs to our visitor parking areas (both areas located at the front of our building). [posted 10/2/09]

The College Fair at TTU is October 21. Any Juniors and Seniors who wish to attend need to have their parent signed permission slip returned to their 1st period teacher NO LATTER than Wednesday, October 7 (that is next Wednesday). Signed permission slips must be returned before we leave for fall break no exception. Permission slips my be picked up from the counseling office or 1st period teachers. [posted 10/2/09]

All Members of the Baseball Team will meet Tuesday October 6TH at 7:30 a.m. in Coach Chaffin’s room. This meeting is required! Any player who does not attend will be dropped from the roster Tuesday at 7:30. [posted 10-1-09]

The Interact Blood Drive will be Monday 10/5/09 through Friday 10/9/09 for October 28th. Please sign up in the commons area during lunch. Interact Members need to sign-up at the board across from Rm. 272. [posted 10-1-09]  

Fall picture orders are due today. No late orders are accepted.  Students may give orders to their English teachers.  English teachers, please place orders in Mrs. Leimer’s mailbox no later than 3:15 today. [posted 09-30-09]

Yearbooks are on sale in room 227 during lunch.  If students are interested in purchasing a yearbook, an order with full payment or partial payment must be made to Mrs. Leimer in room 227 on or before Friday, October 9. No orders will be accepted after October 9.  Extra books are NOT ordered and the publisher will likely not produce overruns this year. [posted 09-30-09]

ATTENTION HIKING CLUB MEMBERS: This Sat. Oct. 3 is our first activity involving the Lakeshore Cleanup at Floating Mill on Center Hill Lake. Any student planning to attend this event MUST pre-register & sign up in Room 344 with Ms. Huddleston no later than Thursday Oct. 1. [posted 09-30-09]

Seniors only: For those students who attended the CHS Senior Information Night with Mrs. Akers, your purple College Comparison Price Sheet is due this Thursday to Mrs. Winchester’s office by 3:00pm. Don’t forget… when you turn in this sheet you are entered into the drawing for a prize pack worth $250!!! [posted 09-30-09]

The drafting club will be meeting at 11:30 AM today in the drafting room. [posted 09-30-09]

Putnam County Fire Department Explorers will meet on Thursday, October 1st in room 243 during 2nd ½ of the lunch hour. [posted 09-30-09]

Any student interested in joining the Honors History Society should meet in room 31 during first half of lunch on Tuesday, September 29th.  [posted 09-29-09]

Fall picture orders are due no later than Wednesday, September 30. No late orders are accepted.  Students may give orders to their English teachers.  English teachers, please place orders in Mrs. Leimer’s mailbox. [posted 09-29-09]

There will be a Key Club meeting on Wednesday, September 30th during the 1st half of lunch in room 355. [posted 09-29-09]

Yearbooks are on sale in room 227 during lunch.  If students are interested in purchasing a yearbook, an order with full payment or partial payment must be made to Mrs. Leimer in room 227 on or before Friday, October 9. No orders will be accepted after October 9.  Extra books are NOT ordered and the publisher will likely not produce overruns this year. [posted 09-29-30]

Beta Club will host their first meeting of the school year on Thursday, October 1st, during the first part of lunch in the Lecture Hall.  All freshmen as well as upperclassmen are encouraged to attend!  See Mrs. Smith or Ms. Garrett for questions. [posted 09-29-09]

October 8th is the deadline for registering for the PSAT. Taking the PSAT/NMQT enables students to practice for the SAT, to enter scholarship competitions, and to seek information from colleges. [posted 09-29-09]

Yearbooks are on sale outside room 227 beginning Monday, September 28.  If students are interested in purchasing a yearbook, an order with full payment or partial payment must be made to Mrs. Leimer in room 227 beginning Monday and ending Friday, October 9. No orders will be accepted after October 9.  Extra books are NOT ordered and the publisher will likely not produce overruns this year. [posted 09-28-09]

Fall picture orders are due no later than Wednesday, September 30. No late orders are accepted.  Students may give orders to their English teachers.  English teachers, please place orders in Mrs. Leimer’s mailbox. [posted 09-28-09]

Any freshman interested in joining the coed, varsity swim team come to room 353 today during freshman seminar, and yes the rumor is true we have added afternoon practices as an option. [posted 09-28-09]

Attention Hiking & Environmental Club Members: We will have our first club meeting TODAY, Sept. 24 PROMPTLY AT THE BEGINNING OF lunch  IN Room 344. This year’s events calendar will be given out AND our 1st activity on Oct. 3 will be discussed.   ALL CLUB MEMBERS MUST ATTEND TODAY’S MEETING.  PAPERWORK AND CLUB DUES IS DUE BY THIS FRIDAY, SEPT. 25.  IF YOU HAVE TURNED IN PAPERWORK, BUT NOT PAID CLUB DUES BY THIS FRIDAY, YOUR NAME WILL BE REMOVED FROM CLUB ROSTER; NO EXCEPTIONS.  Please see Ms. Huddleston in Room 344 today if you have questions.  [posted 09-24-09]

The drafting club will be meeting at 11:30 AM tomorrow in the drafting room. [posted 09-23-09]

National Honor Society is accepting applications for new members.  Members must be a junior or senior with an un-weighted GPA of 3.5 or above.  See Mrs. Johnson in Rm. 57 for an application and a complete list of membership requirements.  Applications are due by Wed., Sept. 30. [posteds 09-23-09]

Attention Hiking & Environmental Club Members: We will have our first club meeting tomorrow, Sept. 24 during 1st half of lunch. This year’s events calendar will be given out AND our 1st activity on Oct. 3 information will be discussed.   ALL CLUB MEMBER PAPERWORK AND CLUB DUES IS DUE BY THIS FRIDAY, SEPT. 25.  IF YOU HAVE TURNED IN PAPERWORK, BUT NOT PAID CLUB DUES BY THIS FRIDAY, YOUR NAME WILL BE REMOVED FROM CLUB ROSTER.  Please see Ms. Huddleston in Room 344 today if you have questions.  [posted 09-23-09]

Key Club Sign-Ups will be Monday, September 21st – Friday, September25th.  If you are interested please see Mrs. Trentham in the 3rd floor academic office. [posted 09-23-09]

Power of Putnam survey for all 10th and 12th graders will be administered on October 1 through English classes. Opt out permission slips were sent home wth students for parents who do not wish for their child to participate. Please sign and return if you do not want your child to participte in this survey. [posted 09-23-09]

The Speech Team will meet the first part of lunch in Mrs. Stockwell’s room. All team members, and anyone thinking of joining the team, please be present! [posted 09-22-09]

Congratulations to Chereen Eskander and the CHS Speech Team! Chereen took 2nd place in Storytelling in the first tournament of the year at Maryville High School on Saturday. Bravo, Chereen!!! [posted 09-22-09]

All Homecoming Court Members, both male and female members who did not see Mrs. Becky Payne yesterday, must go by room 245 today to pick up important information. [posted 09-22-09]

FCCLA members LISTEN UP:  There will be a funky FCCLA meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, the 23rd in Mrs. Rawls’ room 85.  You will not want to miss out on this funky experience.  Be there during the first half of lunch to hear about how FCCLA will be participating in the Homecoming Parade and get info on our first chapter service project.  Can you dig it? [posted 09-22-09]  

Senior Parent Information Night will be, September 24th in the school cafeteria at 7:00 pm. Information will be presented on the college admission process, financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA), and Tennessee Hope Lottery Scholarship Program. [posted 09-21-09]

Voting for Homecoming Queen by all classes will be Monday only during lunch in lecture hall. [posted 09-18-09]

If you have not turned a free and reduced application this year you need to turn one in by Sept. 23 or your application will have expired and you will need to pay for your breakfast and lunch. Please get this in to the cafeteria as soon as possible. [posted 09-18-09]

Key Club Sign-Ups will be Monday, September 21st – Friday, September 25th.  If you are interested please see Mrs. Trentham in the 3rd floor academic office. [posted 09-18-09]

Interact members: The Rotary Golf Classic has been cancelled for this weekend. It will be rescheduled for next weekend the 26 and 27th. See Nadine Jones for details. [-09-18-09]

Key Club Sign-Ups will be Friday, September 18th and Monday, September 21st.  Dues are $15.  If you are interested please see Mrs. Trentham in the 3rd floor academic office. [posted 09-17-09]

Any student wishing to sign up for the HKING & ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB this year must come by Ms. Huddleston’s room 344 and pick up registration paperwork before or after school or during 2nd half of lunch only. Club sign up and registration for this year will begin today and run through Sept. 18 ONLY. No club sign up or paperwork will be taken AFTER Friday, Sept. 18 this year. [posted 09-17-09]

FCA will be giving away El Tap gift certificates this Thursday during their meeting at 11:15 in the auditorium.  Come join them for music, fellowship and to listen to special guest speaker Gator Harrison. [posted 09-17-09]

ATTENTION BETA CLUB MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: If you are an upperclassman (grades 10-12) and interested in joining Beta, or if you are a returning Beta club member you must fill out an application.  Applications are available in the Counseling Center on the 2nd floor.  All applications are due by Monday, September 21.  See Ms. Garrett or Mrs. Smith if you have any questions. [posted 09-15-09]

ATTN SENIORS: Mrs Akers will be starting senior credit checks this week for last names A through Hall. Please check with your teachers for your appointment time. [posted 09-15-09]

Anyone who signed up to tryout for a basketball cheerleading position please check the board outside of room 264 today. Tryout information and requirements are posted. The selections for three new positions will take place this week. [posted 09-15-09]

PSAT given October 17th at 9:00 am in the Lecture Hall. See Ms. Garrett for details [posted 09-14-09]

Boys and Girls State Delegates If you were selected as a delegate to Boys and Girls State for the ’08-09 school year, please see Ms. Allen in the Counseling Center. [posted 9-11-09]

Seniors – As a courtesy to seniors and their families, the yearbook will continue to accept senior Baby Ads through Friday, September 18. This one week extension is the only time remaining for students to turn in their ads. Please pick up an application in the CHS main office.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Leimer in the yearbook lab, room 227 [posted 9-11-09]

There will be an important student congress meeting during the second half of lunch TODAY to discuss the homecoming theme in Ms. Allison Payne’s room 356.  Please attend or the theme will be decided for you. [posted 9-11-09]

A reminder for students interested in traveling to Italy, France and Spain with Mr. White next summer: There will be a brief meeting during the first half of lunch TODAY to discuss details of the trip. The meeting will take place in Mr. White’s room- that’s room 165 in the Fine Arts Department. [posted 09-10-09]

The CHS JROTC Cavalier Battalion will host a “9/11 Commemoration Ceremony” at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, September 11th.  The ceremony will be conducted at the flag pole in front of the school’s main entrance.  We encourage everyone to join us in the remembrance of the lives that were lost during the tragic events of that day.  The ceremony will be a strong statement of national pride and patriotism that will lead to a balloon release symbolizing our hope for continued national unity.  JROTC students will lead this ceremony, and we urge all to come out and support this event. [posted 09-09-09]

Any student wishing to sign up for the HKING & ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB this year must come by Ms. Huddleston’s room 344 and pick up registration paperwork before or after school or during 2nd half of lunch only. Club sign up and registration for this year will begin today and run through Sept. 18 ONLY. No club sign up or paperwork will be taken AFTER Friday, Sept. 18 this year. [posted 09-09-09]

Seniors – Senior Baby Ads are due no later than September 11.  If your family is interested in placing one in the 2010 yearbook, please pick up an application in the CHS main office.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Leimer in the yearbook lab, room 227. [posted 09-08-09]

ATTN SENIORS: Gina Martin from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville will be in the commons area during the lunch hour today to answer any questions you might have about the admissions process at UT. [posted 09-08-09]

The application period for all 12 Governor’s Schools is now underway for sophomores and juniors. To apply sophomores and juniors must rank in the top of their class in performance/capability or should be highly qualified in the ARTS. Governor’s School is a challenging and high intensity program allowing students to earn college credit in one of these twelve areas. Students may pick up applications and receive more information in the CHS Counseling Center.

The deadline for applications to be completed is October 23, 2009 for the School of the Arts and November 11, 2009 for all other schools. Please return completed applications to Mary Potter in the Counseling Center on or before this date. Applications received after this may not reach their Governor’s School destination in time for processing. Students will be notified in February 2010. Questions: Mary Potter, Phone # 5202156 [posted 09-08-09]

Governor’s School website www.tennessee/gov/education/govschools

School of the Arts website is www.gsfta.org

ATTN SENIORS: Mrs Akers will be starting senior credit checks this week for last names beginning with A- C. Please check with your teachers for your appointment time. [posted 09-08-09]

FCA will be having their first meeting in the lecture has today starting at 11:15.  All students are invited to join. [posted 08-20-09]

Wouldn’t you like to have a hundred dollars??? Well here is your chance!!! The FFA will be selling ticket for a field goal kicking contest at each home football game this season. Two names will be drawn each week to attempt a field goal at half time. Tickets are only $2 each and will be on sale during lunch Thursday and Friday in the commons area as well as at the game Friday night. If no one wins this weeks $100 it will roll over to the next home game. Come support your Cavalier football team and the Cookeville FFA for the first home game this Friday against Giles County. [posted 08-20-09]

EARLY GRADUATION POLICY - Students who plan to graduate early (after fall term of senior year) from Putnam County Schools must confer with their school counselor (Susannah Akers). A student who has completed all state and local requirements for graduation is eligible for early graduation. Each student applying for early graduation shall complete an Early Graduation Request Form. The student, his/her parents, the school counselor and the building principal must sign
the form. [posted 08-20-09]

Students interested in joining the Renaissance Club will meet the next three Thursdays during the 2nd half of lunch to organize the club for this year. All meetings will be held in Mr. Miller’s room, # 25. [posted 08-18-09]

DURING LUNCH YOU MAY DROP OFF OR PICK UP ITEMS FROM YOUR LOCKER BUT THERE IS TO BE NO LOTTERING BETWEEN THE LOCKERS AT ANY TIME. STUDENTS YOU MAY BE IN THE ACADEMIC WINGS DURING LUNCH BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE IS INSTRUCTION GOING ON DURING THIS TIME. REMEMBER TO KEEP THE NOISE  LEVEL TO A MINIMUM. [posted 08-18-09]

Bullying/Intimidation Announcement - Students shall be provided a safe learning environment. It is a violation for any student to bully, intimidate or create a hostile educational environment for another student. Bullying and intimidation are defined as either physically harming a student or damaging his/her property, or knowingly placing the student in reasonable fear of such, or creating a hostile educational environment. The policy addresses conduct taking place on school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity, on school-provided transportation, or at any official school bus stop immediately before boarding and immediately following bus unloading. Alleged victims shall report these incidents immediately to a teacher, counselor or building administrator. Any allegations shall be fully investigated. The privacy and anonymity of all parties and witnesses to complaints will be respected. Everyone: Each of us has the responsibility to help CHS eliminate bullying and intimidation from our buses, classrooms, locker areas, locker rooms, restrooms, stairwells, hallways and any other areas of campus. We must NOT tolerate this type of unacceptable behavior! We must report it! [posted 08-18-09]

All members of the baseball team are reminded to read the information board outside of Room 33 daily. [posted 08-18-09]

Students, you must use the locker assigned to you.  As of Tuesday, if you are using a locker not assigned to you, your lock will be cut off and your items removed. If you are on a waiting list for a locker and need a place to hold books, please see the counseling office for assistance. [posted 08-18-09]

Any student not currently enrolled in an underclassman English course must see Mrs. Leimer in room 225 or 227 to schedule a yearbook photo this week. [posted 08-18-09]

Students enrolled in VITAL classes will be in student orientation on Monday in the lecture hall. If the student is signed up for a class during 1st-3rd, the orientation will be from 9-11. If the student is signed up for a class during 4th-6th, the orientation will be from 1-3. All students that are working outside of school are asked to attend the morning session due to higher numbers in the afternoon classes. [posted 08-12-09]