Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Morning Announcements

Next Wednesday, January 21st class officer pictures will be taken. Please wait to be called down.

Any junior high student interested in joining track and field should sign-up in Mrs. Dowdy's room. I repeat: Any junior high student interested in being on the junior high track and field team this spring should sign up in Mrs. Dowdy's room!

If you joined Spanish Club, please pay your $2.00 dues to Mrs. Doner, Delana Rank, or Brynleigh Moody. Paying your dues will allow you to participate in the ice-cream social. Also, your club officers have planned 4 activities which are to begin soon.           

The final day to change your schedule is today, Friday, January 16th. See Mrs. Lloyd for any questions.

Juniors, there will be a meeting at Lancer Time with Mrs. Lloyd on Friday, January 16th. 

The Senior meeting has been moved to Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Lancer Time in the LH with Mrs. Lloyd.

There will be a service club meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21st at Lancer Time in the LH with Mrs. Lloyd

Any student who is interested in an ACT PREP Workshop in Troy, Ohio on Saturday, January 18th and/or Sunday, January 19th should see Mrs. Lloyd for details today.

Homecoming week begins next week. The themes for the week are as follows:

Tuesday - Pajama day

Wednesday - Holiday by grades - Seniors dress for Valentine's Day, Juniors dress for the 4th of July, sophomores dress for St. Patty's Day, Freshmen dress for Christmas, junior high students dress for New Years Day and staff may choose their favorite holiday

Thursday - Jersey day

Friday - White out day

The Homecoming dance is Saturday, January 24th at 8:00 in the elementary gym. All tickets will be $7.00 at the door.

Any student who wishes to learn about College Credit Plus may attend an information night at Ohio State Lima on Sunday, February 1st or at Northwest State Community College on Monday, February 23rd. See Mrs. Lloyd for the flyer. 

Thought of the day:

The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited.

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026

Morning Announcements

Today the following clubs and advisors will have their group pictures taken for the yearbook during Lancer Time in the gym: Scholastic Bowl, Service Club, Honor's Society. Please wait to be called down.

Next Wednesday, January 21st class officer pictures will be taken. Please wait to be called down.

Any junior high student interested in joining track and field should sign-up in Mrs. Dowdy's room. I repeat: Any junior high student interested in being on the junior high track and field team this spring should sign up in Mrs. Dowdy's room!

If you joined Spanish Club, please pay your $2.00 dues to Mrs. Doner, Delana Rank, or Brynleigh Moody. Paying your dues will allow you to participate in the ice-cream social. Also, your club officers have planned 4 activities which are to begin soon.

Attention Science Olympiad: We have been approved to compete in BATTLE OF THE STATES!  Session 2 events need to be completed by Tuesday, January 20th.  Talk to Mr. Byrum for more details.

The final day to change your schedule will be Friday, January 16th. See Mrs. Lloyd for any questions.

Seniors, there will be a meeting at Lancer Time with Mrs. Lloyd on Thursday, January 15th

Juniors, there will be a meeting at Lancer Time with Mrs. Lloyd on Friday, January 16th. 

Any student who is interested in an ACT PREP Workshop in Troy, Ohio on Saturday, January 18th and/or Sunday, January 19th should see Mrs. Lloyd for details today.

Homecoming week begins next week. The themes for the week are as follows:

Tuesday - Pajama day

Wednesday - Holiday by grades - Seniors dress for Valentine's Day, Juniors dress for the 4th of July, sophomores dress for St. Patty's Day, Freshmen dress for Christmas, junior high students dress for New Years Day and staff may choose their favorite holiday

Thursday - Jersey day

Friday - White out day

The Homecoming dance is Saturday, January 24th at 8:00 in the elementary gym. All tickets will be $7.00 at the door.

Any student who wishes to learn about College Credit Plus may attend an information night at Ohio State Lima on Sunday, February 1st or at Northwest State Community College on Monday, February 23rd. See Mrs. Lloyd for the flyer. 

Congratulations to the FFA Food Science team: Braylee Welker, Delana Rank, Cassidy Rank and Alexis Hoaglin. They placed 2nd at the District Food Science Contest last week, with Lexi placing 4th individual. This earned them the opportunity to compete in the state contest on January 24!

Thought of the day:

Respect is earned by giving it first.

Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

Morning Announcements

On Tuesday, January 13 the following clubs and advisors will have their group pictures taken for the yearbook during Lancer Time in the gym: Spanish Club, FFA, Student Council, Science Club. Please wait to be called down.

On Wednesday, January 14 the following clubs and advisors will have their group pictures taken for the yearbook during Lancer Time in the gym: Scholastic Bowl, Service Club, Honor's Society. Please wait to be called down.

Any junior high student interested in joining track and field should sign-up in Mrs. Dowdy's room. I repeat: Any junior high student interested in being on the junior high track and field team this spring should sign up in Mrs. Dowdy's room!

If you joined Spanish Club, please pay your $2.00 dues to Mrs. Doner, Delana Rank, or Brynleigh Moody. Paying your dues will allow you to participate in the ice-cream social. Also, your club officers have planned 4 activities which are to begin soon.

Attention Science Olympiad: We have been approved to compete in BATTLE OF THE STATES!  Session 2 events need to be completed by Tuesday, January 20th.  Talk to Mr. Byrum for more details.

There will be a Science Olympiad meeting on Tuesday during Lancer Time in Mr. Byrum's room.

Thought of the day:

Focus on progress, not perfection.

Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Morning Announcements

On Tuesday, January 13 the following clubs and advisors will have their group pictures taken for the yearbook during Lancer Time in the gym: Spanish Club, Student Council, Science Club. Please wait to be called down.

The FFA group picture will be taken today immediately after the FFA meeting.

On Wednesday, January 14 the following clubs and advisors will have their group pictures taken for the yearbook during Lancer Time in the gym: Scholastic Bowl, Service Club, Honor's Society. Please wait to be called down.

Any junior high student interested in joining track and field should sign-up in Mrs. Dowdy's room. I repeat: Any junior high student interested in being on the junior high track and field team this spring should sign up in Mrs. Dowdy's room!

If you joined Spanish Club, please pay your $2.00 dues to Mrs. Doner, Delana Rank, or Brynleigh Moody. Paying your dues will allow you to participate in the ice-cream social. Also, your club officers have planned 4 activities which are to begin soon.

Reminder for FFA Members - there is a meeting today in the Lecture Hall at Lancer Time.

Congratulations to the FAN T-shirt contest winner: Gavin Evans. His design will be on the 2026 Farmer Appreciation Night T-Shirts.

The 7th grade girls basketball team traveled to Ft. Jennings last night and came home with a victory over the Musketeers. Addi Horstman led the team with 15 points, Bristol Evans added 5 points, and Harper Pohlman grabbed  8 rebounds as the girls went on a 15 to 4 scoring run to overcome a 9 point deficit in the 4th quarter. Both 7th and 8th grade girls are back in action Monday at Ottoville.

Thought of the day:

A little progress each day adds up to big results.

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025

Morning Announcements

Juniors and Seniors, Defiance College will be visiting Lancer Time this week. Sign up in your Google Classroom or your English Class. 

Juniors and Seniors, there will be a FAFSA night informational meeting held at the Van Wert PAC on Wednesday, October 1st from 6-7pm. Stop in the office for an informational letter and see your email for more details. Please share with your family. 

Any student who is interested in pursuing a job at Universal Letter should see Mrs. Lloyd in the office for more information. 

Any junior, sophomore or freshman who would like to serve on Student Council, please stop by the library and pick up an application form. All applications are due by today, Wednesday, September 24th.

If there is any student who did not purchase a yearbook last year and would like one we do have extras. They are $50. Please see Mrs. Ringwald if interested.

This week is Day of Caring Week.  We will be having competitions in Lancer Time to see which Lancer Time group can collect the most items.  Tomorrow will be the last day to bring in items.

Juniors - please vote for class officers. The form has been sent to you. You have until Friday at noon to vote.                        

There will be a meeting on Friday in the lecture hall for any JH or HS student interested in playing baseball this Spring. 

The soccer team travelled to Corey-Rawson last night and defeated the Fighting Hornets 4-2. Goal scorers included, Rowan Sutton, and Garrett Mosier, while Aiden Campbell netted 2 goals. Assists came from Ainsley Hoffman, Oli Longstreth, Eli Owens, and Zavier Kemler. The team travels to Bluffton Monday night to take on the Pirates.

The junior high cross country teams competed at the Bath Cross Country Invitational on Tuesday evening. The girls team won the meet, beating out 12 other schools for their first invitational win of the season!!!  The team finished with just 30 points and were led by a 1-2 finish from eighth graders Maeleigh Evans & Addie Breese!  Other scoring runners included Harper Pohlman, Kenzie Mount, and Adelyn Bittner.  Evie Polley helped secure the victory by beating out the second place team's 5th runner!  Great race Lancers!!! 

The boys team placed 5th out of 15 schools.  They had three top-30 finishers including Mylan Hammons in 28th place.  Mylan ran his best race of the season with a near PR time on a night when most runners were 40 to 50 seconds slower than their season best. Keep up the good work boys!!!

Thought of the day:

It’s time to start living the life you’ve imagined.