Good morning Shells! Today is Monday, February 9, 2026.
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
It’s time to get ready for Valentine’s Day. Student Council is selling color coded ring pop candy grams during lunch today, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Blue means just friends, green, we’re talking and pink is a hard launch. Candy grams will be delivered next Friday.
Best Buddies will have a bowling event for all students, staff, and their families on Sunday, February 15th, at Airport Bowl in Bethalto from 2:00-4:00pm. The cost is $12 per persona and includes shoe rental and two hours of bowling.
Any girl interested in playing soccer this spring the season starts March 2. If you are interested please reach out to Coach Yates. You will need to have an active physical on file and register on the athletic websites.
FCA now has a prayer locker available for students to leave confidential and anonymous prayer requests. The locker is #1352 on the first floor of the main building.
ROX STARS: The following students received recognition as a ROX STAR recently. If you receive a ROX STAR Nomination, please come to the office this morning to pick up a ticket for a free item from the Cafe:
The lunch menu for today includes:
Southern Chicken Crunchers with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cheesy Garlic Toast, and Steamed Broccoli
Tue: BBQ Beef on a Bun and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Wed: Spaghetti & Meatsauce OR Cheese Pizza with Steamed Mixed Veggies
Thu: Buffalo Chicken Dip, Tortilla Chips, Celery Sticks, Refried Beans
Fri: Rich's Pizza Cheese Crunchers, a Kale Salad and Peas & Carrots
Students, at this time, your cellphones should be docked in your classrooms and your backpacks in your lockers.
Make it a great day, Shells!