We are now a couple of weeks in to the 2016-17 school year. It has been a good start to the year which I have to say is pretty typical for the high school. Great kids, supportive parents and strong community involvement. Looking ahead to upcoming things here at the school. We have the Drive for Ur School fundraiser on Saturday September 17th. It will be in the high school parking lot. Doherty Ford will donate funds for every licensed driver who test drives a new Ford vehicle on that date, for up to 300 drivers. It begins at 7:30 AM. Please consider coming out,completing a short form and driving a brand new Ford for a test drive. The PTO is organizing and receiving the funds. Some important events coming up this fall include the following; Homecoming Week the week of September 26-30, PSAT testing (for sophomores) in October, and ASVAB testing for juniors who wish to test (not required for all) in October/November. Our sports teams are out and competing well. Football is 2-0, volleyball is 4-1, cross country runners are competing each week and our soccer teams take the field for competitions starting this week. Thanks for all of your support and for the great kids that we have at Banks High School!