St. Elizabeth R-IV School District

The Hornets took care of business in 4 innings against the Tuscumbia Lions. They take the conference win, 15-0.

Underfunding public schools and its students by the state is set to continue for a third straight year. Take 5 minutes and get caught up on the State Board of Education's recent budget recommendation and its impact on St. Elizabeth in this edition of Inside the Nest.

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**GAME DAY** Both teams play Varsity-only games tonight. California is cash gate and cash concession stand.

The Lady Hornets had a BIG 3rd inning against the Vienna Lady Eagles. Kinley Kemna hit a 3-run home run that helped the Lady Hornets plate 8 runs. They go on to defeat the SMCC opponent, 12-3! The JV Hornets use a 5-run 3rd inning, but couldn't hold the lead, they end in 5-5 tie

See You at the Pole is a student led event meant to provide prayer for the school, community, students, staff, and nation. Thank you to our seniors who led that for our students who chose to participate. We also appreciated the donated drinks and donuts.

Reminder: Picture day is on September 30th! Here is the code to order--
https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0512NKF

It's Game Day for softball!

Currently our phones are out. We will update when they are back up. For now, please email jheckemeyer@ste.k12.mo.us with any attendance messages. Thank you!

Lady Rangers strike first, but the Lady Hornets use two 3-run innings to take the 7-3 win. The JV Lady Hornets won 11-3.

NHS Fundraiser Shirt Orders and Money are due tomorrow, Wednesday September 23. We thank everyone for the support we have received already!!!

**SPORTS TODAY** Softball travels to Iberia for Varsity/JV games - 5:00 start JH Basketball hosts Richland - 1/2 B girls, 1/2 B boys, A girls, A boys - 5:00 start

Our JH Hornets put in a lot of hustle on offense and defense, but come up short against Iberia, 57-47.

It was an intense game and we struggled to keep up. JH Lady Hornets fall to Iberia, 60-17.

It was a quick paced game, and our JH "B" team couldn't get ahead of Iberia. They fall, 27-5.

Some crucial points in the end helped the JH "B" Lady Hornets pull ahead of Iberia to win, 13-10!

**SOORTS UPDATE** The rain wins this battle. The Baseball and Softball games at Vienna have been cancelled for tonight. Tha Softball game will be played Wed. night at Vienna, 5:00. The Baseball game will play at 12:15 and 2:30 on Sat with JV to follow the last game.

This week's grades 3-6 AR night will move to Tuesday, the 22nd instead of Wednesday, the 23rd. Pick up time is 4:15. Thank you!

**SPORTS UPDATE** Missed one!! Please add Baseball playing 2 games at Vienna on Saturday, Sept. 26th, at 10:00 am and 12:15 pm.

**WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE** Another busy week for the Hornets/Lady Hornets. Please look at the attached schedule.

If you purchased any mum coupons from the Student Council & NHS Mum sale, Trinklein is extending the deadline to pick up mums until Saturday 10/3 due to the heat. If you would like to purchase a coupon, it's not too late! Contact Becky Otto, Jessica Wieberg, or any StuCo or NHS member to purchase!