Xenia Community Schools

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10/30/20

• HOSA Tip of the Day: During this pandemic it is most important to stay connected with friends and relatives, despite social distancing requirements. How do you stay in touch? (feel free to answer) Take time for self care during this time!

10/29/20

• SNACK SHACK WILL BE OPEN AFTER SCHOOL! We have cookies, brownies, veggy straws, chips, candy and many more! Stop by on your way out and help support Student Council's baskets for battle!
• Boo! Tomorrow is Halloween dress up day so make sure to have your costumes ready! Student Council will be giving out prizes for the best costumes, there will also be a photo booth at lunch for $2.00
• Congratulations to our Xenia Volleyball team with a GREAT season finishing as the Miami Valley League - Valley Division Conference Champs!
  
  A few players also secured Conference Honors:
  ~ Haley McManus was named to 1st team All League
  ~ Sydney Shuttleworth was named to 2nd team All League and
  ~ Jada McAvene received Honorable Mention All League!!
  
  CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!!!  GO BUCS
• TRYOUTS FOR THE XENIA HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING TEAM WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at 3:30 at BEAVERVU LANES.
  All materials on Final Forms need to be completed before Mondays Tryouts. See Mr. Rose in Room B212 with any questions.
  Go Bucs
• Boys’ Basketball tryouts begin Friday after school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. You must have an updated physical form on file, and be on Final Forms in order to try out. See Coach Anderson if you have any questions. Freshmen Boys Basketball Tryouts will not begin until Saturday from 9-noon. The tryout for Friday has been cancelled. I repeat: Freshmen Boys Basketball Tryouts will not begin until Saturday from 9-noon.
• One anchor - (Wears mask wrong - under nose or mouth or even over your eyes) Other anchor - You know masks do work and can save lives but only if you wear it correctly. Today's HOSA tip is to wear your mask over your mouth AND nose and to change it daily....like your underwear!

10/28/20

• It's finally back! The Renaissance program is open for sign up for the first time this year. The program rewards students for their hard work and commitment to their grades. If you have all A's, B's, and C's, then sign up now so you can receive the benefits only members may receive. Benefits this quarter may include ice cream from UDF, a card for area business discounts, and the possibility of semester exam exemptions (offer subject to change). Sign up now! Don't miss out!
• Boys’ Basketball tryouts begin Friday after school. Freshmen will tryout from 5-7. You must have an updated physical form on file, and be on Final Forms in order to try out. See Coach Anderson if you have any questions
• . HAPPY PUMPKIN PALOOZA DAY! Student council still has about ten pumpkin tickets if you would like to join us today after school to paint and carve pumpkins. Please see Mrs. Petraiuolo ASAP to get your ticket. We will see all your pumpkin heads today after school!
  
  For all treats and no tricks stop by Student Council's snack shack tomorrow after school in the cafeteria. There is also a survey in your google classroom asking for what you would like to see at the snack shack, so make sure to fill that out!
  
  HEY (announcer) do you have your costume ready yet for Friday?! I plan to be (halloween costume)! Friday is halloween dress up day so get your costumes ready. We will have a photo booth open at lunch so make sure to bring $2.00 and get some spooky pictures with your friends. There will also be prizes for the best costumes! Any questions please see Mrs. Petraiuolo
• With the United States now at 232 thousand deaths due to COVID-19, and Ohio
  having record breaking COVID cases daily for the last week, wearing a mask might just be the thing that saves us. Studies show if all Americans wore masks, we could be finished with this pandemic in 4-8 weeks. But the key is to wear it properly! (demonstrate proper mask wearing technique) This means that the mask must cover both the mouth AND the nose and should be changed and laundered daily....like your underwear. So save lives and wear your mask right!

10/26/20

• This is the last week to donate items to Hygiene for the Homeless. Check out our banners in the hallway or the signs in your favorite classroom to see how you can make a difference in the lives of homeless teens. Donation bins can be found in the main lobby, Mrs. Tate's room, or Mrs. Petriauolo’s room.

10/22/20

• Happy Mole Day Eve everyone. The XHS Science Department would like to wish everyone a very happy Mole Day 2020. A Mole is a unit or have you heard containing 6 x 10 to the 23rd. That's a 6 with 23 zeros at the end, much too big a number to comprehend.
• 24 hours from today it will officially be Girls Basketball season!Tryouts begin tomorrow - Friday, October 23rd and will be from 6:00-8:00pm. The next sessions of Tryouts will take place on Saturday, October 24th beginning at 10:00am.Please Contact Coach Threats if you have any questions.
• Be sure to wish good luck to the Xenia Volleyball team as they are back in tourney action tonight in the 2nd round of OHSAA State tournament! They take on Lebanon with the match set to begin at 6:00pm in Centerville. Best of luck ladies and GO BUCS!

10/21/20

• Hey Halloween Fans! Give your friends a shout out or send your Boo Thang a Boo Gram at lunch! Boo Grams are being sold at lunch: 2 for $1.00.
• Need some help? Can’t figure out an answer to your math homework? Stop by B213 after school today for tutoring. We will be here until 3.
• Have your gotten your ticket to Student Councils Pumpkin Palooza yet? There are only 7 more days to buy your ticket to join student council in carving or painting pumpkins! Tickets are $5.00 and are sold before or after school. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Petraiuolo.
• Student council's snack shack will be back tomorrow after school so make sure to come help support Student Council and baskets for battle!!
• Girls Basketball Tryouts are right around the corner so be sure to get your Physicals turned in and on file with the Athletic Trainers and all Finalforms completed BEFORE Friday.
  
  Tonight will be the FINAL Open Gym & Conditioning before tryouts so be sure to attend. The Open Gym is 4:00-5:30pm.
  
  REMINDER: Session 1 of Tryouts will be this Friday, October 23rd at 6:00pm and the next sessions will take place on Saturday, October 24th at 10:00am. Please Contact Coach Threats if you have any questions.
• Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball team on their 1st Round Sectional Win vs Wayne last night!
  
  The team was led by Jada McAvene with 13 kills, 4 aces and 6 digs. Macy Caupp put some heat on the ball and had 5 service aces! Haley McManus dished out 23 assists and Sydney Shuttleworth & Ciera Lloyd combined for 24 digs! Great team effort ladies and way to defeat a GWOC foe!
  
  The Bucs will be back in action tomorrow in the 2nd round of OHSAA State tournament play and will take on Lebanon at 6:00pm in Centerville. Good luck ladies and GO BUCS!

10/20/20

• Don’t forget to go to the online store and purchase your LOUD & PROUD T-shirt or hoodie! All proceeds go to help Blue Crew! Check out the flyers in the hallways, or see Mrs. Kadel in room B125 if you have any questions!
• "We would like to wish good luck to our Xenia Volleyball team as they take on Wayne in the 1st round of State tournament tonight! Game time is 6:00pm at Centerville High School and only presale online tickets are available.
  Best of luck tonight ladies and GO BUCS!"
• Anyone interested in swimming this year there will be a brief informational meeting in the cafeteria from 2:10-2:20 Tuesday October 20^th.
• "Girls Basketball Tryouts are right around the corner so be sure to get your Physicals turned in and on file with the Athletic Trainers and all Final Forms completed BEFORE Friday.[REMINDER: Session 1 of Tryouts will be this Friday, October 23rd at 6:00pm and the next sessions will take place on Saturday, October 24th at 10:00am. Please Contact Coach Threats if you have any questions."]
• Good Morning Xenia High School! Today at lunch NHS will be selling Boo Grams. Surprise your friends this Halloween with a fun note and a sweet treat! Boo Grams can be purchased 2/$1.00.
• NHS has launched its fall service project; Hygiene for Homeless. We are looking to contribute hygiene kits to homeless teens in Xenia and Dayton. How can you contribute? We are collecting travel size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion. We are also collecting face masks, band aids, disposable face masks, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, chapstick, hairbands, and hand sanitizer. Collection bins are located in the main lobby, Mrs. Tate and Mrs. Petraiuolo's room.

10/19/20

• Would Kaylee Hall, Allister Goans and Aniah Clemens return loaner Chromebooks and chargers to the library at this time.
• There will be a GSA meeting TODAY, after school, in Mrs. Ohrman's room (B233). We will finish watching "The Half of it" and provide a snack. All are welcome to attend!
• Don't forget there is a BLUE CREW meeting today after school in Mrs. Kadel's room, Room B125.
• Attention all JV football players playing in tonight’s game please meet in the cafeteria directly after school!
• Anyone interested in swimming this year there will be a brief informational meeting in the cafeteria from 2:10-2:20 Tuesday October 20^th.

10/16/20

• Do you think the yearbook is too expensive? After today the price goes up. So get online and buy one, or get your family to buy one, TODAY!
• Attention Potential NHS candidates: Your NHS packets are due to Mrs. Tate by Tuesday October 20th by 2:23. There are no exceptions to this deadline. Please make sure that your packets are complete.Please see Mrs. Tate with any questions.

10/15/20

• WE NEED YOU!! The AIA Bible Study will be THIS TUESDAY at 6:45 in the mezzanine on the girl's side of the gym. We have lots of fun and snacks and fun and learn a little while we're at it. Again, the AIA Bible study will be Tuesday morning at 6:45 AM in the gym girl's side. If you have questions, comments or snide remarks, see Mr. Richey.
• Seniors! You have deadlines!! Here are five of them:
  1. There are only 5 more school days to get your senior headshot with Mr. Frank's students. The other opportunity is with Better Images on October 26 after school.
  2. If you drive, you need to fill out a parking permit available from Mrs. Annette at the security desk.
  3. Jostens extras such as class jewelry and apparel are due today or tomorrow.
  4. The yearbook. You gotta have a 2021 yearbook. It's made for YOU, and the price goes up after tomorrow. So go get one!
  5. The yearbook COVER. We need your votes! Vote for your yearbook cover now on google classroom. Voting ends Thursday at Midnight
  Information about all of these things and many more can be found on the 2021 google classroom. Make a habit of checking it regularly.
• Student council's Snack Shack will be open today after school in the cafeteria. Stop by on your way home for some delicious treats! All proceeds go to baskets for battle!
• The online store to order your LOUD & PROUD shirt or hoodie begins today! See flyers in the halls, or Mrs. Kadel for info on how to order yours! All proceeds go to help Blue Crew.
• Do you have a cool whip? Do you have an excellent mask game? If so, head to google classroom to submit your best car photo and mask photo for inclusion in the yearbook. DEADLINE: Monday.

10/14/20

• Boys’ Basketball Open Gym will be after school today and tomorrow until 4:00.
• Cheyanne Schnaidt, Hannah Bowlin, Tyler Neff, and Aiden Cowell please return loaner Chromebooks and chargers to the library at this time.
• Student Council's Snack Shack will be open tomorrow at the end of the day. Come grab some delicious baked goods and snacks, all proceeds go to Baskets for Battle!
• Last night the Boys soccer team travelled to Greenville and came away with a 5-1 win. [Goal scorers were Jake Cloud with 3 and Ian Cushman with 2. Assists were had by Jake Cloud, Brycen Heim, Madix O'Bryant, and Ian Cushman with 2.
• The girls golf team finished 10th yesterday in the District Golf Championships in Cincinnati. [Olivia Wagner shot an 84, followed by Brynna Mardis with an 86.] Congratulations ladies on your undefeated regular season and your record setting season.
• There will be Girls Basketball Open Gym and Conditioning today from 4:00-5:30pm.
• Girls’ Basketball season is just around the corner so be sure that if you plan on trying out that you get your new Physicals on file with the Athletic Trainers and complete your Final Forms! Girls Basketball Tryouts are set to begin next Friday on October 23rd at 6:00pm. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Coach Threats.
• Want to show your Buccaneer Spirit LOUD & PROUD? Then purchase your “Loud & Proud” T-shirt! Online store opens tomorrow, October 15th, and all proceeds will benefit Xenia Blue Crew! Check out flyers in the halls or see Mrs. Kadel with any questions.
• Seniors! We need your votes! Vote for your yearbook cover now on google classroom. Voting ends Thursday at Midnight. While you're online, go buy a yearbook. The price goes up after Friday!!
• WE NEED YOU!! The AIA Bible Study will be THIS TUESDAY at 6:45 in the mezzanine on the girl's side of the gym. We have lots of fun and snacks and fun and learn a little while we're at it. Again, the AIA Bible study will be Tuesday morning at 6:45 AM in the gym girl's side. If you have questions, comments or snide remarks, see Mr. Richey.
• Boys’ Basketball Open Gym will be after school today and tomorrow until 4:00.

10/13/20

• If you haven't had a chance to check out your Xenia Volleyball teams this year, be sure to come out TONIGHT as they play at HOME vs Stebbins! The JV White match begins at 5:30pm followed by Varsity at 7:00pm.  Good luck tonight ladies and GO BUCS!
• Girls Basketball season is just around the corner so be sure that if you plan on trying out that you get your new Physicals on file with the Athletic Trainers and complete your Final Forms!
  
  Girls’ Basketball Tryouts are set to begin next Friday on October 23rd at 6:00pm.
  
  For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Coach Threats
• Attention Senior NHS Members. We will be having our October NHS meeting Thursday, October 15 @7am in the XHS Library. Please wear your NHS shirt from last year for the group photo. See you there!
•  Seniors! There are only 7 more school days to get your senior headshot with Mr. Frank's students. The other opportunity is with Better Images on October 26 after school

10/12/20

• Attention all XHS Students! Are you struggling in any of your classes? Are you looking for help, but don’t know where to look? Well search no further! NHS Peer Tutoring begins Monday, October 19. We are available Monday through Thursday from 2:30-3 in Mrs. Tate's room B213. We are so excited to help you.
• The Athletes in Action (AIA) Bible study will begin THIS Wednesday morning in the girl's mezzanine in the gym. It will begin at 6:30. Again, the AIA Bible study will be starting THIS Wednesday at 6:30 in the gym in the mezzanine on the girl's side. If you have any questions, see Mr. Richey or Mr. Anderson.
• Boys Basketball Open Gym is cancelled for today. The next Open Gym will be Wednesday after School. Repeat, please.
• Girls Basketball Tryouts are right around the corner! If you are interested in trying out, you must have your physicals turned in and Final Forms completed by next Friday.
  
  Also there will be Girls Basketball Open Gym and Conditioning today from 4:00-5:30pm.
  
  If you have any questions, contact Coach Threats.
• Are you missing your afternoon snacks? Would you like a little pick me up after school? Well good news, Student Council will be selling baked goods and snacks after school this Thursday the 15th! All proceeds will help provide Christmas gifts for cancer patients! Please see Mrs. Petraiuolo with any questions!
• We’re switching over to the fall, and you know what that means… Spooky season, and I hear Stuco will be hosting the first Spooktacular Pumpkin Palooza Thursday October 29 2:30-4pm in the cafeteria. For only $7 you can come paint/decorate and carve a pumpkin! Tickets are $7 and all proceeds go to baskets for battle! Ticket sales will start 10/14 before and after school. There are only a limited number of tickets. For any questions please see Mrs. Petraiuolo in room B112.

10/9/20

• The Xenia FFA and Ag Ed Program has started its annual Fall Fruit sale fundraiser. If you are interested in purchasing Citrus, Apples, Beef Sticks, Cheese, or Nuts see an Ag Student or Stop by C121 and see Mr. Wuebben for an order form.
• Attention students who are registered to vote... Please contact your guidance counselor if you are interested in having the opportunity to vote early. Transportation will be provided.
• Would Tayler Elliott, Hannah Berry, Velecia Lofton, Kaylee Hall, and Allan Reed please return their loaner Chromebooks and chargers to the library at this time.

10/8/20

• Yesterday the Lady Bucs Tennis team finished their season at the sectionals tournament in Troy. We had a strong performance by all of our players and we had one singles and both doubles make it through two rounds. They were Cayce Jones, Julia King and Kelsey Keller, Maddy Moorman and Aubrey O’Bryant We are getting stronger, and the Lady Bucs will be a force to be reckoned with next season! Way to go, ladies!
• Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Miller for her award as the Xenia Teacher of the Year. She was presented with her award yesterday by the administration. If you pass by her today, be sure to congratulate her for her amazing achievement. She truly is an outstanding member of this faculty and she is appreciated for all her hard work that she does for her students.
• The Varsity Volleyball team fell just short of defeating Butler last night in a 5 set thriller! The team was led by Macy Caupp with 13 kills and 4 blocks! Jada McAvene added 10 kills, 20 digs; Kendall Sherman with 9 kills, 5 digs. Haley McManus had 8 kills, 37 assists and 19 digs and Sydney Shuttleworth added another 16 digs! Great team effort ladies and way to fight until the end!The Bucs will be back in action next week with a Home contest so be sure to check them out! Again great job ladies and GO BUCS!
• The Xenia Girls’ Golf Team placed 3rd out of 19 teams at yesterday's sectional tournament, and have advanced to the Districts next Tuesday in Cincinnati. Brynna Mardis was low for Xenia with an 81, Olivia Wagner had an 83, Darby Nolen carded a 99, and Grace Bond a 103 for the ladies. It's the second consecutive season the ladies have advanced to the District Round. Congratulations, Ladies.

10/7/20

• Yesterday afternoon the Lady Bucs Tennis Team had a shutout and defeated West Carrollton 5-0.
  We are headed to Troy today to play in our sectional tournament. Winning easily in the preliminary singles round this past weekend was Cayce Jones. We are looking forward to a great day! Go Lady Bucs!!!
• There will be Girls Basketball open gym and conditioning today from 4:00-5:30pm.
  If you are interested in playing, be sure to see the Workout calendar and contact Coach Threats.
• Last night the boys’ soccer team travelled to Piqua. The JV team came away with a 4-0 victory on goals by Saleh Alsayed Essa, Lucas Kunzelman and Isaac Rapp with 2. JT Patterson and Jace Puttin combined for the shutout. The Varsity games saw the Bucs tie 5-5. Goal scorers were Jake Cloud, Madix O'Bryant, Brycen Heim and Ian Cushman with 2. Assisting on the goals were Logan Higgins and Jake Cloud and Brycen Heim with two each.
• The Xenia FFA and Ag Ed Program has started its annual Fall Fruit sale fundraiser. If you are interested in purchasing Citrus, Apples, Beef Sticks, Cheese, or Nuts see an Ag Student or Stop by C121 and see Mr. Wuebben for an order form.
•  Before last Friday's football game, 18 students from four graduating classes were recognized as Xenia High School's 2020 Homecoming Court. We want to take this opportunity to congratulate the 2020 Homecoming King and Queen, Malachi Rubio and Karleigh Godfrey. Malachi and Karleigh will be invited back to next year's homecoming celebration to pass the crown and tiara to the 2021 King and Queen

10/6/20

• "Congratulations to the Xenia Varsity Volleyball team on their 5 set win last night over a Fairborn! 
  
  Varsity was led by Jada McAvene with 15 kills, 23 digs! Kendall Sherman added 14 kills! Haley McManus had 13 kills, 26 assists and 18 digs and Sydney Shuttleworth added another 20 digs! Great job ladies!
  
  The Bucs are back in action tomorrow night as they take on Butler. JV Blue begins at 5:30pm followed by Varsity at 7:00pm. Good luck ladies!
• Acaysia Bennett, Jade Gregory, Isaiah Rogen and Jalen Fields please return your loaner Chromebooks and or chargers to the library at this time.
• Student council is having a meeting tomorrow in the library at 7:10, remember to bring your t-shirt order form and money! All are welcome to come!
• Would Jalen Fields and Jade Gregory please return Chromebook charges to the library.

10/5/20

• There will be a GSA meeting TODAY, after school, in room B233. We will be watching an LBGTQ related movie and snacks will be provided. All are welcome to attend. Please keep in mind we only meet twice a month, so that's every other Monday.
• There will be a student council meeting Wednesday at 7:10 in the library. Everyone is welcome!
• There will be Girls Basketball open gym and conditioning today from 5:30-7:00pm.
  
  If you are interested in playing, be sure to see the Workout calendar and contact Coach Threats.
• "Good luck to the Xenia Girls Volleyball teams as they travel tonight to take on Fairborn.
  
  The JV White & Varsity matches will take place at Fairborn High School and are set to begin at 5:30pm. Please note there will be limited seating capacity.
  
  Good luck tonight ladies and GO BUCS!"

10/2/20

• On Wednesday afternoon the Lady Bucs Tennis Team travelled to Fairborn for their last regular season match. Winners for the afternoon were the Varsity 2nd doubles team of sophomores Maddy Moorman and Aubrey O'Bryant. They defeated their opponents easily 6-2, 6-1.
  Other winners for the match for jv were the 1st doubles team of juniors Kelsey Kellner and Meghan Parks with a score of 6-3 and the 2nd doubles team of juniors Serena Campbell and Andrea Shaw who gave up no games in their set to win 6-0.
  
  The Ladies will be back in action at the fairgrounds on Tuesday afternoon to make up a rain out with West Carrollton. Come cheer them on to victory!
• The Xenia Lady Bucs Golf Team finished their regular season last evening with a win over Stebbins. Brynna Mardis was medalist with a 35, Olivia Wagner carded a 37, Darby Nolen a 44, and Grace Bond shot 49 to score for the Bucs. With the win the ladies finished a perfect 13-0, outright champions of the MVL, and set a new school record for wins in Women's Golf. They are off to the sectional tournament next week. Congratulations, Ladies.
• Our next GSA meeting will be this coming Monday, October 5th, after school, in room B233. This will be a social meeting, we will be watching an LBGTQ related movie and snacks will be provided. All are welcome to attend. Please keep in mind we only meet twice a month, so that's every other Monday.
• Homecoming king and queen will be announced at the football game tonight! Court please make sure to arrive by 6:15 pm.
  
  Student council will have their next meeting Wednesday at 7:10 in the library. There will be breakfast snacks and all are welcome!
  
  TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR STUDENT COUNCILS VOTER REGISTRATION. IF YOU WILL BE 18 BY November 3RD PLEASE REGISTER TO VOTE TODAY AT LUNCH!
• Last night the boys’ soccer team travelled to Troy to take on the Trojans. The JV team fell 1-0 in a hard fought match. The whole team worked hard with special mention to Jace Puttin with 3 saves in goal. The Varsity game saw the Bus fall 7-2 to the Trojans. Both goals were scored by Ian Cushman and assisted by Madix O'Bryant.

10/1/30

• Seniors today is the very last day to vote for homecoming king and queen. Make sure to go into google classroom and cast your vote.
  
  There are some pretty rad outfits today! Student Council would like to thank everyone who has participated in in spirit week so far. Tomorrow is the last day and it is class color day. Seniors are black, Juniors are white, Sophomores are blue, and Freshman are gray.
  
  There will be a student council meeting next Wednesday at 7:10 in the library. Remember to bring your t-shirt order forms and money!
• Student Council will be around during your lunch to hand out raffle tickets to those who dressed up today! Today is the last day to enter into the raffle, winners will be drawn tomorrow!
• Attention Potential NHS Members. We will be holding a mandatory information meeting Tuesday, October 6 at 7am in the gymnasium. You information packets will be available at the meeting, and all questions about applying for NHS will be answered. See Mrs. Tate if you have any questions.