Canva Slide displaying the text Daily Announcements in a red text bubble with JM Logo

Daily Announcements for the week of 9/11-9/15

Main Office

September 14, 2023

Announcements 9/15/23

Good Afternoon Rockets!  This is your Friday update from the main office.

  • Congratulations to the 2023 John Marshall Homecoming Rocket Royalty candidates.
    Ava Adams, Mowha Altayeb, Brianna Brehm, Kiera Derr, Nolen Helgerson, Jacob Hess, Tucker Holmes, Luke Liedl, Lilian Nhan and Noah Stanslaski.
    Homecoming week is Monday September 25 through Saturday, September 30th.  Go Rockets!
  • This year's Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, September 30th from 7-10 pm in the Gym.  Register for the dance using the link posted outside of the main office and around the school. The link is also on JM happenings and the JM Website.  Payment can be made directly on the link or will be collected in person on Sept 26, 27 and 28 during all lunches. Bringing a date from another school? Date forms can be picked up from the main office.  The date form must be signed before your date’s ticket can be purchased. 
  •  Reminder Monday is Picture retake day.  It will be in the Rocket Center from 8:10 to 2:00 if you need to have your picture taken. 
  • Today is the last day to buy the 2023-2024 yearbook for the lowest price of the season. Visit us on Instagram at JM Yearbook and follow us to order your yearbook! 
  • Juniors- would you like to be a part of the 2023-24 Prom Committee?  This committee decides the location, food, theme, decorations, etc. of JM's Prom.  If you would like to join this committee, please meet in Mr. Luedtke's room, 3-210, after school on Monday.  This meeting will last about 15 minutes.
  • The Homecoming Parade will be on Friday, September 29th. We are looking for LOTS of participants. If you are in a club, sport, organization or business that would like to participate with a float, please used the QR code or please sign up here.
  • JM are you interested in writing?  Join Writing Club.  Writing Club  meetings are after school at 3:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 19th. We will meet in the library computer lab.  Don't miss out on a chance to share your writing. 
  • Reminder after school homework help starts on Monday, September 18th in the library from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Hope to see you there.
  • Here are last nights sports scores:
    • Boys Soccer beat Northfield 1-0
    • Girls Soccer lost to Northfield - 1 to 0
    • Girls Swim won against  Albert Lea 89-86
    • Girls Tennis won against Mankato East 4-3
    • Girls XC placed 10th/17 teams at the Mayo Invite with Abi Tri (tree) placing 2nd and Ry Mathis placing 9th out of 118 girls.
    • Boys XC placed 11th/22 teams.
    • Girls Volleyball beat Winona 3-1

Thanks Rockets!  Have a great weekend!

Announcements 9/14/23

Good Afternoon Rockets!  This is your Thursday update from the main office.

  • Time is ticking! The 2023-2024 yearbook is officially on sale and there's only 2 days left to get it for the lowest price of the season. Visit us on Instagram at JM Yearbook and follow us to order your yearbook! 
  • Hey JM! The Post Bulletin is currently seeking young writers for their publication. If you are interested in being a part of  this amazing opportunity, there will be a brief meeting in Ms. Welsh's room after school on Thursday, 9/14. We hope to see you in room 3-109 after school tomorrow! Can't make it, but are still interested? See Ms. Welsh for further info.
  • Juniors- would you like to be a part of the 2023-24 Prom Committee?  This committee decides the location, food, theme, decorations, etc. of JM's Prom.  If you would like to join this committee, please meet in Mr. Luedtke's room, 3-210, after school on Monday.  This meeting will last about 15 minutes.
  • The Homecoming Parade will be on Friday, September 29th. We are looking for LOTS of participants. If you are in a club, sport, organization or business that would like to participate with a float, please used the QR code or please sign up here.
  • Do you need support with Driver's Education classes? We might be able to help. Applications to participate in our JM Driver's Ed+ for this Fall are happening this Thursday, Friday & next Monday. Come to the Rocket Community Room in 3-111 to apply or for questions.
  • JM are you interested in writing?  Join Writing Club.  Writing Club  meetings are after school at 3:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 19th. We will meet in the library computer lab.  Don't miss out on a chance to share your writing. 
  • Hey Rockets  Are you starting to get behind with your schoolwork?  Have no fear, starting on Monday, September 18th the after-school program is here to help. Students who need help with homework can come to the library after school from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to work on their homework with teachers from each subject area. Hope to see you there.
  • Mark your calendars JM!  This year's Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, September 30th from 7-10 pm in the Gym.  Register for the dance using the link posted outside of the main office and around the school. The link is also on JM happenings and the JM Website.  Payment can be made directly on the link or will be collected in person on Sept 26, 27 and 28 during all lunches. Bringing a date from another school? Date forms can be picked up from the main office.  The date form must be signed before your date’s ticket can be purchased. 

Thanks Rockets!  Have a great day!

Announcements 9/13/23

Good Afternoon Rockets!  This is your Wednesday update from the main office.

  • Time is ticking! The 2023-2024 yearbook is officially on sale and there's only 2 days left to get it for the lowest price of the season. Visit us on Instagram at JM Yearbook and follow us to order your yearbook! 
  • Today is the last day to sign up for Credit Recovery.  Head to the counseling office to sign up before the end of the day.
  • Hey JM! The Post Bulletin is currently seeking young writers for their publication. If you are interested in being a part of  this amazing opportunity, there will be a brief meeting in Ms. Welsh's room after school on Thursday, 9/14. We hope to see you in room 3-109 after school tomorrow! Can't make it, but are still interested? See Ms. Welsh for further info.
  • Any students interested in checking out chess club? Chess club meets weekly on Wednesdays after school in room 5-210.  Come by and play a game.
  • JM students, did you know we have an environmental club?  If you're interested in checking it out, we have our first meeting today after school in room 5-212.
  • Want to get creative, meet new friends and be a part of something at JM? Join Yolanda & Crystal for our After-School Girl's Social Club. We will meet Wednesdays after school from 3:30 - 5:30. Start in the Library. Join us starting next week. You don't need to enroll ahead of time.
  • There will be an important FCCLA meeting on Wednesday after school in Room 2-203 where we will be voting for officers, talking about concessions and upcoming events. Please be there or see Ms. Hansen. Thanks!
  • Do you need support with Driver's Education classes? We might be able to help. Applications to participate in our JM Driver's Ed+ for this Fall are happening this Thursday, Friday & next Monday. Come to the Rocket Community Room in 3-111 to apply or for questions.
  • Hey Rockets  Are you starting to get behind with your schoolwork?  Have no fear, starting on Monday, September 18th the after-school program is here to help. Students who need help with homework can come to the library after school from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to work on their homework with teachers from each subject area. Hope to see you there.
  • Mark your calendars JM!  This year's Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, September 30th from 7-10 pm in the Gym.  Register for the dance using the link posted outside of the main office and around the school. The link is also on JM happenings and the JM Website.  Payment can be made directly on the link or will be collected in person on Sept 26, 27 and 28 during all lunches. Bringing a date from another school? Date forms can be picked up from the main office.  The date form must be signed before your date’s ticket can be purchased. 
  • Would you like information regarding PSEO, RCTC, or PTECH? Brenda Akin is in the counseling office from 8-2 every Tuesday to answer questions regarding PSEO. Come see Jamie Johnson from RCTC all day every Wednesday to find out more about RCTC. Darren Sanner from PTECH is in the counseling office Thursday morning from 8-9:30am.
  • John Marshall will be periodically hosting recruiters from the Army, Navy, and other military branches over the lunch periods. Stop and say hello if you are interested.
  • Juniors- would you like to be a part of the 2023-24 Prom Committee?  This committee decides the location, food, theme, decorations, etc. of JM's Prom.  If you would like to join this committee, please meet in Mr. Luedtke's room, 3-210, after school on Monday.  This meeting will last about 15 minutes.
  • It was a tough night on the pitch for our Soccer teams last night:
    • Girls Soccer lost to Century 7-0 Boys Soccer lost to Century 5-0  

Thanks Rockets!  Have a great day!


Announcements 9/12/23

Good Afternoon Rockets!  This is your Tuesday update from the main office.

  • Art Club is starting today Tuesday September 12; 3:20-4:20. Just show up in room 3-214. We will have an art club every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
  • Business Professional of America  - BPA  will have an informational meeting today right after school in room 3G00.  
  • JM PRIDE, JM's LGBTQIA+ community will meet after school today in Ms. Oxley's room 2-214. Everyone is welcome to attend. We hope to see you there
  • Any students interested in checking out chess club? Chess club meets weekly on Wednesdays after school in room 5-210.  Come by and play a game.
  • JM students, did you know we have an environmental club?  If you're interested in checking it out, we have our first meeting this Wednesday afterschool in room 5-212.
  • Want to get creative, meet new friends and be a part of something at JM? Join Yolanda & Crystal for our After-School Girl's Social Club. We will meet Wednesdays after school from 3:30 - 5:30. Start in the Library. Join us starting next week. You don't need to enroll ahead of time.
  • There will be an important FCCLA meeting on Wednesday after school in Room 2-203 where we will be voting for officers, talking about concessions and upcoming events. Please be there or see Ms. Hansen. Thanks!
  • Do you need support with Driver's Education classes? We might be able to help. Applications to participate in our JM Driver's Ed+ for this Fall are happening this Thursday, Friday & next Monday. Come to the Rocket Community Room in 3-111 to apply or for questions.
  • Hey Rockets  Are you starting to get behind with your schoolwork?  Have no fear, starting on Monday, September 18th the after-school program is here to help. Students who need help with homework can come to the library after school from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to work on their homework with teachers from each subject area. Hope to see you there.
  • Rockets- did you buy last year’s yearbook?  Stop by the Main Office to pick up the Spring Yearbook Insert to add all the JM Spring events and sports to your yearbook.  
  • Reminder, Picture day continues  Wednesday September 13th for 11th and 12th grade, (or any student who may have missed today).  New this year all seniors should have their picture taken.  You will be getting your student ID that day so please get your picture taken.
  • Mark your calendars JM!  This year's Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, September 30th from 7-10 pm in the Gym. Register for the dance using the link posted outside of the offices and around the school. The link is also on JM happenings and the JM Website. Payment can be made directly on the link or will be collected in person on Sept 26, 27 and 28 during all lunches.  Bringing a date from another school? Date forms can be picked up from the main office.  The date form must be signed before your date’s ticket can be purchased. 
  • Would you like information regarding PSEO, RCTC, or PTECH? Brenda Akin is in the counseling office from 8-2 every Tuesday to answer questions regarding PSEO. Come see Jamie Johnson from RCTC all day every Wednesday to find out more about RCTC. Darren Sanner from PTECH is in the counseling office Thursday morning from 8-9:30am.
  • John Marshall will be periodically hosting recruiters from the Army, Navy, and other military branches over the lunch periods. Stop and say hello if you are interested.
  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, will be at John Marshall this Wednesday, September 13th from 10-11am. Please stop in the counseling office for a pass if you’d like to come down to visit.  
  • Attention Seniors!  Voting for Homecoming Rocket Royalty will continue tomorrow in all of your classes.

Thanks Rockets!  Have a great day!


Announcements 9/11/23

 Good Afternoon Rockets!  This is your Monday update from the main office.

  •  Business Professional of America  - BPA  will have an informational meeting Tuesday, September 12th right after school in room 3G00.  If you have any questions, reach out to Mr. Ohl.
  •  JM PRIDE, JM's LGBTQIA+ community will begin meeting after school on Tuesday September 12th  in Ms. Oxley's room 2-214. Everyone is welcome to attend. We hope to see you there
  •  Want to get creative, meet new friends and be a part of something at JM? Join Yolanda & Crystal for our After-School Girl's Social Club. We will meet Wednesdays after school from 3:30 - 5:30. Start in the Library. Join us starting next week. You don't need to enroll ahead of time.
  •  The first informational meeting for our school newspaper, the Rocket Journal will be Tuesday, September 12th at 7:40am in room 3-118.  If you have any questions see Mrs. Parker.
  •  Do you need support with Driver's Education classes? We might be able to help. Applications to participate in our JM Driver's Ed+ for this Fall are happening this Thursday, Friday & next Monday. Come to the Rocket Community Room in 3-111 to apply or for questions.
  •  Hey Rockets, Are you starting to get behind with your schoolwork?  Have no fear, starting on Monday, September 18th the after-school program is here to help. Students who need help with homework can come to the library after school from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to work on their homework with teachers from each subject area. Hope to see you there.
  •  Rockets - did you buy last year’s yearbook?  Stop by the Main Office to pick up the Spring Yearbook Insert to add all the JM Spring events and sports to your yearbook.  
  •  Reminder, Picture day is tomorrow for 9th and 10th graders and Wednesday September 13th for 11th and 12th grade.  New this year all seniors should have their picture taken.  You will be getting your student ID that day so please get your picture taken.
  • Mark your calendars JM!  This year's Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, September 30th from 7-10 pm. Register for the dance using the link posted outside of the main office and around the school. The link is also on JM happenings and the JM Website. Payment can be made directly on the link or will be collected in person on Sept 26, 27 and 28 during all lunches.   Bringing a date from another school? Date forms can be picked up from the main office.  The date form must be signed before your date’s ticket can be purchased.
  • Attention Seniors!  Tomorrow and Wednesday you will be voting for Homecoming Rocket Royalty in your classes.
    • Here are our weekend sports scores:
    • Boys XC placed 18th out of 32 teams.
    • Girls XC placed 16th out of 32 teams with Abi Tri and Ryana Mathis receiving awards for their 14th and 24th place finish against 241 athletes!
    • Boys Soccer lost to Farmington 3 to 2
    • Football  beat  North St. Paul 44-0

Thank you Rockets, have a great day!