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The new cell phone policy has been met with enthusiasm from the students and the staff.\u00a0 Students regularly tell me that they are talking to more students than ever!\u00a0 Our fall sports teams are in full swing and, as always, having extremely successful results.\u00a0 I am excited to announce the amazing events that are planned.\u00a0 On September 29 at 7:00 pm the guidance department will be hosting Financial Aid Night followed by Senior Parent Night.\u00a0 Our PTSA meeting will be held in the Library on October 15 at 7:00 pm.\u00a0 Both events will have very important information for the senior class.\u00a0 Our popular 7th and 8th Grade Open House is on Thursday, October 22. \u00a0 Below is a full list of all our October events. \u00a0 Be on the lookout for more details on each of these events.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Aid Night\/Senior Parent Night &#8211; September 29\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual FAFSA Night &#8211; October 6\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homecoming Dance &#8211; October 9<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homecoming Parade\/Game &#8211; October 10<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School Closed &#8211; October 12<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PSAT &#8211; During school on October 20 &#8211; Late Arrival for Non-testing Students\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7th\/8th Grade Open House &#8211; October 22<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Board of Education Awards &#8211; October 26<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schools Closed &#8211; November 3, 5 and 6<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The start of the school year has been amazing!\u00a0 The energy in the building has been infectious. 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