....and now an important announcement from our Principal Mrs. Pramenko.
Good morning warriors! This is Mrs. Pramenko. Please give me your full attention for a couple of announcements.
First of all I’d like to thank our wonderful student council for all their hard work on this awesome homecoming week that we’re having. I appreciate everyone taking full advantage of what you learned in TRIBE this week about getting involved. We are all learning and re-learning what it means to be a Warrior, and our annual homecoming events are a special part of what connects us as a school.
The talent show on Monday night was incredible, and it wouldn’t have been nearly as fun for the performers if we didn’t have such a great audience. Last night's DECA BBQ, PowderPuff football game, and fireworks display were so much fun! Thanks to all of our DECA students, spirit squads, announcers, officials, and marching band for adding to the fun! And special thank you to the coaches and kids who took the risk to participate in our first ever PowderPuff football games last weekend and last night.
As you know we have an incredible event planned for you tomorrow with our annual homecoming pep assembly. Since we have not been gathered all together in our gym for a long time, I need to remind you of some critical safety measures. They will be reviewed again tomorrow during the assembly but it’s important that you follow them so that we can have our winter and spring assemblies this year as well. First and foremost, you need to stay in your assigned section of the stands at all times. You may never come down onto the floor unless you are asked to do so by an adult. Also, the mask mandate is still in place and it is critical that you remember to wear it properly and keep it on during the assembly. Our emcees will be giving you reminders, but we need you to be good Warriors and do your part to help keep everyone in attendance feeling comfortable and safe. If any of you are uncomfortable being in the assembly tomorrow due to COVID reasons, we will have an opportunity for you to go into the forum. Just notify your 5th period teacher tomorrow morning. Unfortunately we don’t have equipment to live stream the assembly in there, but you can bring work to do and there will be staff in there to supervise.
Continuing on the topic of masks, in addition to inside the classroom, we need to remember that our hallways and social spaces are also considered inside our school. The current Tri-County Mandate requires all of us to wear our masks when in the building when students are present. So please, for your safety and the safety of all those around us, keep those masks on over your nose and mouth when inside including before and after school. At this time, you are still free to remove your mask whenever you are outside - even on school grounds.
I appreciate your patience, grace, and cooperation on this. Let’s do the right things right that will allow us to stay in school all year and spend our energy enjoying the fun events we have planned for the rest of this week and our entire school year! Happy Homecoming, Warriors! Here are the rest of your daily announcements.
General Announcements
*Warriors are on the road again with all your country western attire! Tomorrow we are back to our home sweet home for homecoming. Let’s all show our amazing Warrior spirit in our black and gold!
*Congratulations Class of 2025! You won our Homecoming Dress Up Day competition for Trekkin' Through the Alps. Way to go freshmen! Keep up the participation and positivity this week Warriors!
*Congrats to the Green Team on winning the first ever Warrior Powderpuff Football Championship last night! The exciting games were followed by a fabulous fireworks show. Thanks to the huge crowd of fans in attendance! Continue to enjoy the festivities of HOCO and make sure to purchase your Homecoming tickets today during both lunches. Tickets are $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door. Tickets may be purchased with cash or a check made payable to Arapahoe High School.
*If you are inviting a guest from another school to our homecoming, the guest forms must be completed and turned into the main office by 3:00 p.m. TODAY.
*Warriors, you have a chance to win a BIG travel themed prize by participating in the HOCO Passport Challenge! Turn in your passports at the dance for a chance to win!
*Seniors! College Application Boot Camp begins next week! Are you looking for some dedicated time, with support from the counseling department, to work on your college applications? Feel free to come to the Forum on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m., beginning September 22nd - October 13th. Please enter the school through the Forum entrance. Check your email for more details and feel free to reach out to your counselor with any questions.
*Juniors and Seniors: Want to see UCLA, Vanderbilt, Baylor, Cal Poly, Oregon State and more next week without having to travel? Sign up for rep visits in Naviance!
*Juniors don’t forget to sign-up for this year’s PSAT/NMSQT. The test will be administered on Wednesday, October 13th. This test is optional and it is used to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The fee is $20. To sign-up follow the link in the September Drumbeat or in our announcements. Sophomores may take the test if they like, but please know it is optional. Sophomores have their own link. The deadline for sign-up is Monday, October 4th.
*Free in-person Alive @ 25 class is Monday 9/27 at 3:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. in room W1874. If you are voluntarily taking the class the Sheriff's Office pays for your $79 fee. If you are 15 1/2 you can get a driver's permit after taking the class and a lot of insurance companies give you a discount. This is a 4 1/2 hour class. Sign up on-line at www.aliveat25.us. To register for the class the code is "arapahoe".
Any questions, ask Deputy Englert.
Athletics
*The Arapahoe Boys Varsity and JV Soccer Teams were victorious over Hinkley High School last night. Thanks to all of those who made the trip to support our Warriors!
*Field Hockey Varsity and JV Teams both tied their games against Liberty last night.
*Please join the Boys Swim & Dive Team for the 2021 Second Wind 5k Walk/Run for suicide prevention at Clement Park in Littleton on Saturday, September 25 to honor Sawyer Zusi and to further the cause of youth suicide prevention. The team name is Sawyer's Swimmers. We are asking each member of the Arapahoe High School community to consider participating or donating to this great cause in Sawyer's name. Register to participate either in person or virtually or to donate at raceroster.com/registration/49842/entry?team=337476. You will need to create a login in order to get access. More information can be found at thesecondwindfund.org/get-involved/
*Want to leave a legacy? Consider donating to the weight room renovation by buying a commemorative brick to be placed near the exterior entrance of the weight room. Visit AHS athletics page and click on the link under 'Highlights' for more information.
Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details.
Warriors always take care of one another!
