Announcements – Wednesday, February 4

Good afternoon, Blue Wave. Today is Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Black History Month Fact Hey Blue Wave! Here is your Black History fact from the Black Student Union. In 1955, 14 year old Emmet Tills perpetrators were never convicted of the crime of killing him, despite the overwhelming evidence that pointed to the unlawful ending of his life. Additionally, the perpetrators later admitted to the murder, via lynching, of Emmitt Tills, describing all the gruesome acts they did to him. The FBI tried reopening the case but due to the double jeopardy law, they couldn’t be tried again for it. Battle of Belts PK Yonge HOSA is hosting Battle of Belts, we are behind Gainesville High school but leading Bucholz High with the highest percentage of drivers on our campus wearing seatbelts. Let's buckle up PK everyone in the car should have on a seatbelt.  Did you know that car crashes are the leading cause of fatality for teenagers in the United States? That’s why it is so important to make sure everyone in the car is wearing their safety belt. So let’s all make a commitment to buckle up and stay safe. Congrats Girls Soccer Congratulations to the varsity girls soccer team who defeated Taylor County 3-0 Monday night in the regional quarter-finals.  The team will advance to play Episcopal on Monday, February 9th. Congrats Girls Basketball Congratulations to the varsity girls basketball team who defeated Oak Hall 50-25 in the district quarter finals. They will play Trinity Catholic tonight in the district semi-finals. Congrats Boys Soccer Congratulations to the varsity boys soccer team who defeated Marianna 4-2 last night in the regional quarter-final. The boys will travel to Episcopal on Tuesday, February 10th Congrats Baseball Congratulations to the varsity baseball team who won their preseason opener vs Crescent City 13-2.  Good luck Friday vs Eastside. BSU Attention Black Student Union members, we will have practices and rehearsals every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday leading up to the show in Ms. Henry’s room second floor green. Valentines Grams Time to get you, your friend, or that special valentine a treat for Valentines day. Valentines grams will be on sale at lunches Feb 5 - Feb 12. The cost is $3. SGA Voting Attention current 7th through 11th grade students! Voting ballots for student government officers and senators are open and were sent through Canvas email! Please vote for your grades senators and student body officers. Voting closes February 10th.   SAT/ACT Test Prep Tutoring Attention 9th–12th Grade Students! Registration is now open for our SAT/ACT Sessions for our first session! The registration window is open now through February 4 and closes at 4:00 p.m. Students will receive email notifications on February 5, and sessions will take place on February 7. You can register using the QR code posted in the main office or on wing bulletin boards, or by email. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare and succeed!  College and Career Fair  Attention 10th–12th Grade Students! The first 50 students to sign up can attend upcoming College and Career–focused field trips—don’t miss out! The College & Career Fair will be February 12 from 8:00–11:30 AM in Starke.  The Construction Day Field Trip will be February 26 from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. If you’re interested, see Mrs. Rigney on the 1st floor Blue Wing or stop by the main office to pick up your field trip forms. Deadlines are approaching, and spots are limited—act fast! Grad Bash Attention Seniors! Grad Bash is here!  P.K.’s Grad Bash to Universal will be on Saturday, April 18th. Make sure to provide payment and signed forms by Friday, February 13.  Stay Wavy, Blue Wave!