March 17, 2026
SCHOOL NEWS:
It’s time for “this date in history.” Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Beginning on March 17, 1762, New York has hosted one of the world’s largest parades on St. Patrick’s Day. After New York, the city to have the next largest St. Patrick’s parade in the United States is in Savannah, Georgia. On this date in 1962, the city of Chicago began an annual tradition of coloring the Chicago River green using a special dye to help recognize St. Patrick’s Day and it is one of the biggest traditions commemorating the occasion. Famous birthdays on this date include singer Nat King Cole, actors Kurt Russell, Gary Sinise, and Rob Lowe, and retired soccer sensation Mia Hamm. Thanks for listening to this date in history.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The Indian Heritage Awareness Club’s Holi Celebration is on March 18th at the Annex field near the playground from 2:15-3:30. Now there's plenty of time to get tickets for you and your friends! Tickets: $5 – Regular admission, $7 – Admission + a white t-shirt (perfect for the color celebration!)
The Cooking Club will be celebrating the theme, Spring Into Flavor, on Thursday, March 19th in the Annex Kitchen from 2:05PM to 4:00PM. We will be making: sprinkle fruit smoothies; fresh mozzarella, tomato and pesto bites; veggie stir fry; lemon crinkle cookies; and vanilla ice cream topped with fresh strawberry puree. Please bring $5 to Mr. Ly in AN 39 or Ms. Ruiz in AN 56 to reserve your spot.
ATHLETICS:
Attention all students interested in playing on the boys tennis team. A second informational meeting will be taking place this Wednesday, March 18th in the Media Center Classroom at 2:10 pm. This meeting will contain important information about tryouts.
Attention Boys Golfers! The meeting that was canceled March 11th has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 18th after school in Room 168. If you're planning on trying out for the Boys golf team and can't attend this meeting you need to connect with Coach Gray in Room 168 before the March 18th meeting to be eligible