General
At the SLO County "Poetry Out Loud" Competition, Nipomo High School winner, Graciela Maldonado, won 2nd place! Congratulations Graciela!
Do you want to see your favorite teacher kiss a pig? Help them collect money in their jars this week and come to the quad at lunch on Friday to witness the lucky teacher kissing a pig! All funds raised will be used to help feed the hungry.
Do you need some extra help raising your grades? Looking for a quiet place to get your homework finished? Tutoring is now available Monday through Friday in the Library from 3:00 to 4:00.
Camp Hapitok is looking for responsible, dedicated students between the ages of 13 and 18 to serve as volunteer counselors this summer. Camp Hapitok is a four week summer program for children with speech, language and hearing disorders. Volunteers will work with one child for the session. You can become the best friend, teacher and counselor to a child with special needs. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in careers in education. We especially need male volunteers. Please visit Mrs. Nunez in the counseling department to pick up an application. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 6, 2015!
Clubs and Classes
Upward Bound will meet tomorrow at lunch in the library.
What is CSF? California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is a statewide organization which honors outstanding high school students for their academic excellence. If you qualify for four or more semesters you can wear a gold sash at graduation. Students must apply every semester starting their sophomore year. If you earned mostly A's fall semester you may qualify. Pick up an application in room 138 or from the attendance office. Deadline to apply is March 6th.
Are you interested in graphic design, photojournalism, or marketing and sales? Do you want to be a part of preserving the memories of the Nipomo High School 2015-2016 school year? Then apply to be a member of the Nipomo High School yearbook staff. Applications are available from your counselors or Mrs. Hatfield in room 150 and are due back to Mrs. Hatfield by Thursday, March 5th.
Hey Titans! Friday Night Live is hosting our 3rd Annual Mock Rock Talent Show. Come and show off your skills in singing, dancing, lip syncing, or musical theatre! Bring your talents to the entertainment world, starting right here at NHS. Mock Rock is March 18th at 3:30 in the Forum. See you there!
Sophomores! Those sophomores thinking about attending a four year university are encouraged to take the PLAN test this Saturday, February 28th, from 8:00 - 11:00 here at Nipomo High School. The PLAN Test is the practice test for the ACT College Admissions test, and can give you great information about colleges and careers. See how you stack up against other college-bound sophomores from around the country! Tickets for the test are $20.00 and can be purchased in the Activities Office through Friday.
Hey Juniors! If you are considering applying to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo listen up! Cal Poly will be on campus Friday, February 27th, during 2nd period in the library. If you want to hear more about Cal Poly, please come to the counseling office to sign up and get a pass to give to your 2nd period teacher.
Attention AP Students: Deadline to pay for your AP Exams this year is Friday, February 27th. Please see Mr. Dorn in Room 142 with any questions.
Seniors
Have you completed your FAFSA yet? The Free Application for Federal Student aid? If not, you should. You might qualify for financial aid to help pay for college, Hancock and Cuesta included. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov, or see your counselor for help. The deadline to apply and be eligible for a Cal Grant is March 2nd. Apply now!
If you completed your FAFSA or are planning to apply, there is one more step. The Cal Grant Verification Form MUST BE COMPLETED in order to have your GPA sent electronically by our school. Forms due today. Blank forms available on Records office counter.
Seniors! Cuesta College counselors will be here tonight in the Library Computer Lab from 6:00 - 7:00. They will help you enroll for Cuesta College next fall, as well as apply for the Promise Scholarship, which will cover all of your tuition for you first year at Cuesta. Parents are welcome to attend. Don't miss this great opportunity!
Community Service
Dana Adobe is having their Spring Vendor Faire on March 7th. They are looking for students to help by working two hour shifts from 8:00 to 4:00. Food will be provided for volunteers. Some of the jobs will be routing vehicles and directing vendors to their booth spaces, unloading show materials, setting up booths and pop-up canopies and helping in general as directed. A sign-up sheet and more detailed information are located on the Activities Office counter.
Sports
Attention all Girls Water Polo players. Our end of season banquet will be tonight at 5:30 in Olympic Hall. It is a pot luck and we need you to sign up for something to bring. Check with Elle Lopez for more information. See you there.
