This Week at USD 226
August 30 - September 04
This week begins a full week of activities for the district. Last week the Lady Buffalo tennis team traveled to Liberal for their first match of the season. They are off to a great start. The girls earned first place as a team. Landry (1S) went 3-1, earning a silver metal. Allissa and Carlotta (1D) went 4-0 giving them the first place finish. Devenie (2S) went 3-1 to bring home the 2nd place metal. Georgia and Kristy (2D) also went 3-1 for the day. A 3-way tie for first put the girls in 3rd place over all, bringing home the bronze.
Once again Meade USD #226 will offer an activity bus for patrons to ride to out of town MHS Varsity Football Games. A Fan Bus will not be taken to all games. Those wishing to ride the bus must call the Meade High School Office @ 873-2981 by NOON the Thursday before the game. A minimum of 35 riders will be necessary for the bus to be taken. Students and children 8th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult when riding. The bus is open to parents, students, and patrons of the Meade School District. A small fee of $4.00 per person will be collected when boarding the bus. Listed below are the dates for out of town games when a Fan Bus will be taken.
*Canadian, TX September 3, 7:30 PM
*Stanton Co./Johnson October 1, 7:00 PM
*Play-Off Games – To Be Announced
Please note a C-Team volleyball meet has been added to the calendar. This is a late, but welcome addition to the school calendar.
Our Booster Club has joined forces with SWH to "stamp out" cancer. Anyone wanting to contribute may order a "Stampede for a Cure" t-shirt from Shirley Branson at 620.873.2828. Sizes are available for men, women, and children. Please place your order by 3:00pm on Wednesday. SWH has designed their own "Stampede for a Cure" t-shirt. Fans for both teams are asked to wear their shirts to the MHS vs. SWH varsity football game in Meade on September 17th. Let's go for a total "PINK OUT"!
The MJH fall sports season begins on Thursday with their trip to Satanta. Volleyball starts us off at 5:00pm A- and B-Team following at 6:00pm. The MJH football team will take the field at 6:00pm.
MHS Cross Country intends to continue its tradition of success this year! Their first meet of the season will be in Meade. The teams will run at the local golf course beginning at 4:00pm. If you have never been to a cross country meet you should make plans to attend our first home meet. It is a fun time for everyone!
The MHS Football team has been working hard so they can provide us with another winning season! Friday begins the season at Canadian, TX. Kick-off is set for 7:30pm. Anyone wanting to ride the Fan Bus can call the high school at 620.873.2981 to reserve a seat. The bus will depart for Canadian at 4:45pm.
MONDAY, Aug 30:
~MHS C-Team VB @ Greensburg 5:30pm; bus leaves @ 3:30pm - Schedule of Play for Monday and Tuesday
TUESDAY, Aug 31:
~MHS VB @ Lakin 5:00pm; bus leaves @ 2:00pm - Schedule of Play for Monday and Tuesday
WEDNESDAY, Sept 01:
~Spirit Spreader @ Dodge City 8:30am; leave @ 7:15am; return @ 4:00pm
~Stampede for a Cure orders due by 3:00pm
THURSDAY, Sept 02:
~MHS Tennis @ South Barber (Kiowa) 3:00pm; suburban leaves @ 11:45am
~MJH Volleyball & Football @ Satanta; bus leaves @ 3:00pm
-- Volleyball 5:00pm
-- Varsity Football 6:00pm
~MHS CC @ Meade Golf Course 4:00pm - Course Maps (4K and 5K courses)
FRIDAY, Sept 03:
~MHS Football @ Canadian, TX 7:30pm; bus leaves @ 4:00pm
--Fan Bus leaves @ 4:45pm
SATURDAY, Sept 04:
EXTRA INFORMATION:
**MHS Football t-shirts and hoodies are on sale now! Prices for sizes S to XL are: short sleeve - $12.00; long sleeve - $17.00; hoodies - $30.00. Please add $1.00 for XXL. To reserve your t-shirt or hoodie you may contact Lori Moshier at moshierl@usd226.org, or call her at the high school - 620.873.2671. You may also stop by the high school office to purchase any item. To insure the size you want call Lori early; some sizes are selling out quickly!
**Our new league, the Hi-Plains League, has a policy of the host school phoning the visiting school on the Monday of the competition week to confirm games, times, and locations. Therefore, the information posted in the weekly article may change depending on what is decided on Monday by both schools. Please check this article for updates. In addition, if changes are made an update e-mail will be sent to those you have have signed up to receive News Updates.
**Debby Reimer has been appointed at the new Whitehead Scholarship secretary. You may call her at 620.873.2448 if you have any questions or need more information.
