Congratulations to MR. BOB LEACH who is the recipient of the Chillicothe Jaycees “Citizen of the Year” award. This honor is awarded to an outstanding citizen in the area who is involved in community service. We all know Mr. Leach as our outstanding 8th grade American History teacher who has brought history alive to our students. The “Veteran’s Day Assembly” and History Fair are legendary in our community. Mr. Leach is also active in his church,  The Historic Society and Preservation Society as well as other organizations. He contributed greatly to the Camp Sherman Days project. With the plaque and award, he will be the Grand Marshall in the Ross County Halloween Parade.  Mr. Leach….We are proud of you. 
 
From the Cafeteria: Today’s lunch Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Tomato Soup. 
 
There is no school Monday (Jan. 21st) in honor of Martin Luther King Day.  
 
Students: If you need a coat, hat or winter clothes, we have some to choose from in the Middle School office. 
 
Notice from the Huntsmen Student-Run Credit Union: Be sure to enter your name into the drawing each week you make a transaction during the month of February and you could win a $20 Visa Gift Card. If you are not a member, you can sign-up on line or see the representative in the cafeteria every Wednesday. 
 
Calendar: 
 
Jan. 19: Jr. High Wrestling @ Washington C.H. 
 
Jan. 21:   No school for students (Martin Luther King Day) 
 
Jan. 23: Jr. High Basketball vs. Paint Valley (Boys @ home and Girls @ Paint Valley) 5:00 
 
Jan. 26: Jr. High Wrestling @ Jackson 
 
Jan. 30: Jr. High Basketball vs. Southeastern (Girls @ home and Boys @ Southeastern) 5:00 
 
Feb. 1: Interims 
 
Feb. 2: Jr. High Wrestling @ Wellston 
 
Feb. 6: Jr. High Wrestling @ Wellston Waverly 
 
Feb. 9: 7th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament (H.S. Gym) 10:00, 11:30, 1:00 and 2:30) 
 
Feb. 11: 7th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament (H.S. Gym) 6:00 and 7:30 
 
Feb. 13: 7th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament (H.S. Gym) 6:00 and 7:30 
 
Feb. 13: Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:30-7:30 p.m.) 
 
Feb. 14: No school for students- Parent/Teacher Conferences (8:00-11:30) 
 
Feb. 16: Jr. High Wrestling S.V.C. Tournament @ Paint Valley 
 
Feb. 18: No school (Presidents Day) 
 
March 8: End of 3rd Grading Period 
 
March 12:  School Spring Pictures 
 
March 13, 14, 15:   No School (Spring Break)