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Astro Announcements 10/13

October 13th, 2023


 

Good morning Astros! Here are this week’s announcements for athletics and clubs! 

Seniors! If you are eligible for NHS Selection with an unweighted GPA of 88.0, you received an email from Mrs. Lemire.  If you have any questions, please email or see Mrs. Lemire in Room 430.  All senior application forms are due back no later than this today, October 13th at 2:30 p.m.

HOSA Club has organized a Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. The event will be held at Memorial Field, located at our varsity football field. In addition to the walk, we will also be hosting raffles for gift baskets. These baskets will be filled with wonderful items generously donated by our students and community. All proceeds from the raffles will go directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to further their important research efforts. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the walk and bring along friends and family members to join this meaningful event.

Sign Language Club will be hosting dinner and using ASL to chat and socialize at Panera on Monday, October 16th from 4-8! Email [email protected] for more information. 

The Poetry Out Loud competition is returning to Pinkerton Academy! Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering  a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. The competition starts at PA. Winners then may advance to a regional and state competition, and ultimately to the national finals.  If you are interested in participating or want more information, sign up for FLEX on October 17th or 18th with Mrs. Marsden in room Z-432.

Sophomores! Information regarding the HOBY Leadership seminar was sent to all sophomores this past week. Sophomores, check your email for more information and to complete the application. The HOBY Leadership seminar is a great opportunity to gain leadership skills and have a fun time doing it. Contact the Associate Head of School office with questions. The deadline is October 20th.

Tonight is field hockey’s senior night against Exeter. The game is at home at 4:00. Be there and be loud!

Tonight, girls volleyball plays at Portsmouth at 6:30. 

Tomorrow, Saturday the 14th, Girls cross country competes at the Pelham invite at 10:00 am.          
Boys cross country competes at the catholic memorial invitational at 9:30 am. 

Also tomorrow, football plays at 2:00 at home versus Brockton high school. 

Thanks for listening Astros and have a great weekend!