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Parent Memo for January 19 - 25, 2020

Monday, Jan. 20

  • Library closed.  Our LED Lighting upgrade is still in progress. Looking forward to seeing you soon
  • Jr. Girls basketball practice from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
  • Community Archery from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.  Everyone Welcome!

Tuesday, Jan. 21

  • Jr. Boys basketball practice from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 22

  • Jr. Girls basketball practice from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 23

  • Hot lunch – Taco in a bag - $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00.
  • NASP Archery practice from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for grade 3 to 9.
  • Niton Sports Council meeting – 3:30 p.m. in the Home Ec Lab. Join us in our discussions to provide support and promote our Jr. High and Elementary sports teams via fundraising, volunteering, grants etc. Hope to see you there!

Friday, Jan. 24

  • Day B
  • Video Game Club 12:15 to 12:55 for gr. K – 6.  $1.00 entry, snacks cost extra.

School News:

Volunteers in Niton Central School are very important members of our learning community. Please click here  to download the volunteer package.


With the unfortunate cancellation of club wrestling, the Edson Gladiators would like to extend an invitation to all Niton wrestlers.

Practice times and dates at Pine Grove Middle School in Edson:

  • U8 (2012-14) Monday and Wednesday 6 - 7 p.m.
  • U12 (2007-2011) Monday and Wednesday 7 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Juniors (grade 6-9) Tuesday and Thursday 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost is only the AAWA fee of $35, plus any tournament fees and a T-shirt cost if they would like one.

We do also ask one parent from each family complete the Respect in Sports parent program – this has a small cost associated with it (approx. $14).

Contact Vicky Hill at 780-712-1008 for more information.


Grade 7&8 students need to hand in permission slips for the SACE presentation by Tuesday, January 22.  Click “SACE ” for more information and “Permission ” for a copy of the permission slip.

Jr. High Options is seeking tool donations, click “Donation Supply List ” for a detailed listing of tools they need.

Mini-Basketball – 2020 Edson Minor Basketball registration is open for grades 3 – 6.  All information and a link for registration is on the website: www.edsonminorbasketball.com

Lice – There has been a case of lice reported in the school.  For information on how to check for and treat lice, please click “Lice ” for detailed instructions.

Competitive Archery starts this week, click “Archery ” for more details and come check out this growing sport.

Jr. High Basketball – Click on “BBall Schedule ” for 2020 practices and game times.

Talking with Teens about Vaping ” – Click for more information.

Niton Central Fundraising Society (NCFS) – Click “NCFS ” to find out who they are and how they benefit the school and community.

Click “BUS APP ” to get GYPSD updates directly to your phone!

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