Announcements
*Potpourri: The final winners of this year's student raffle were announced. Students may purchase Shake Shack from the Potpourri Restaurant today.
*Soccer: The girls varsity soccer team plays Parkway Central at 4 pm today on Beckman Field.
*SPENSA: Students interested in volunteering at tomorrow's SPENSA session (8:30 am on Field 2 at the soccer park in Fenton) should sign up via the Google Form on the Montgomery Plan Canvas page. Upon arrival at the soccer park, please meet at the base of the steps.
*Spring Play: The spring play, God of Carnage, opens next weekend with performances at 7:30 pm Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, and 2:30 pm Sunday, April 28 in the Salomon Black Box Theatre. Tickets will be available in the bookstore after 5th period today; please note, seating in the black box is limited and shows may sell out.
*Winter Sports Awards: Athletic director Peter Tasker and varsity coaches congratulated student-athletes who have been honored by the local press and various league organizations for their performance in winter sports. A full list will be available on our website later today.
Assembly Announcements
Announcements
*Animal Allies: There are four spots left at this weekend's day of service hosted by Animal Allies. This volunteer opportunity (9 to 11:30 am Sunday, April 21, at the Animal House Cat Rescue & Adoption Center) is open to all students. Please contact Ms. Allison (Fine Arts) if you'd like to attend. Students who have already signed up were reminded to turn in completed permission slips to Ms. Allison by tomorrow.
*Potpourri: "The Happiest Week of the Year" continues! Jewelry, books, and the Potpourri restaurant (featuring Chick-fil-A, Papa John's, and Shake Shack) open today. Members of the JBS community are also invited to shop the Potpourri pre-sale from 4 to 5 pm today in the field house; the line for entry will begin at 3 pm. Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the student raffle.
*Publications: The application for leadership in any publications due Monday, April 22 (yearbook, the world, the review). No late applications will be accepted.
*Music Assembly: Owen Front '25 performed "In the Kitchen" by Renée Rapp, accompanied on piano by Ms. Pietz (Performing Arts).
*Student Congress: Student body president Monét Witherspoon '24 thanked the student body, fellow members of Congress, faculty sponsors Mrs. Grantham and Mrs. Gillanders, and her chiefs of staff Ryan Seavee '24 and Aarnavi Paduru '24 for all of their support throughout the 2023-2024 school year. She also congratulated Charlie Desai '25 on becoming the school's next student body president.
Announcements
*Bird Nerds: The Bird Nerds Club will meet at 8:15 am tomorrow in Ms. Donovan's rom (212).
*Common Day: Today is a Common Day. Seventh, 8th, 9th, and 11th graders will meet in advisory; 10th graders will meet in Haertter Hall for Diversity Seminar; and 12th graders will meet in Newman Auditorium.
*Jazz Band: The Jazz Band performed "Dance the Night" by Dua Lipa.
*Potpourri: The Potpourri Bakery and Recycle Rags are now open; students may shop during their lunch and free periods. Students are encouraged to keep purchasing raffle tickets through tomorrow; a number of tickets have also been hidden around school. Found tickets can be turned into the bookstore for a prize.
Announcements
*GEO: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Members of GEO (Gender Equity Organization) gave a brief presentation about sexual harassment, shared some resources, and addressed ways the JBS community can help change the culture by speaking up and changing the way they speak about these issues to help reduce stigma. Students are encouraged to reach out to the Counseling & Wellness Department or a trusted adult for additional support.
*JBS Voices: The JBS Voices performed "Mexico" by The Staves.
*Music Award: Congratulations to the following students for their performance in this year's district solo and small ensemble competition: Iris Wang '26 (gold medal for violin), Thomas Urano '25 (gold medal for cello), and Craig Urano '25 (silver medal for cello). Iris and Thomas will both advance to the state competition.
*Potpourri: The "Happiest Week of the Year" continues! More winners of this year's student raffle were announced; prizes can be collected in the Haertter Hall lobby or at the bakery table. Students can continue to purchase tickets throughout Potpourri Week. Following the raffle, students showcased items available in Potpourri's Recycled Rags section, which opens tomorrow.
Announcements
*Animal Allies: The Animal Allies Club will host a day of service from 9 to 11:30 am Sunday, April 21, at the Animal House Cat Rescue & Adoption Center. This opportunity is open to all students in grades 7-12. Space is limited; please contact Ms. Allison (Fine Arts) if you plan to attend.
*Asian Culture Club: The Asian Culture Club will host a boba bake sale today in the Snack Shack, while supplies last. The sale will be closed during 3rd and 7th periods.
*Learning to Disagree: All are invited to attend next week's Civil Discourse Series event featuring author John Inazu, PhD, who will discuss his new book, Learning to Disagree. The event, hosted by the JBS Community & Equity Partnership, will take place at 6:30 pm Thursday, April 25, in the Newman Auditorium. Click here for more information and to RSVP. Signed copies of Dr. Inazu's book will be available to purchase at the event.
*Muslim Affinity Group: Members of the Muslim Affinity Group spoke about the significance of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, sharing photos of Eid celebrations held around the world and some traditional foods enjoyed during the festival. The group provided donuts for students to enjoy after assembly.
*National Poetry Series: Burroughs will host a panel discussion with a group of award-winning writers about "keeping language alive" at 6 pm tonight in Haertter Hall. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 (suggested) for students. Proceeds benefit the National Poetry Series, a literary awards program that is committed to discovering and publishing new American poets. Click here for more information and to purchase advance tickets; tickets will also be available at the door.
*Potpourri: Winners of this year's student raffle were announced; prizes can be collected from the Potpourri desk inside the field house. Students can continue to purchase tickets throughout Potpourri Week.
*Schoolwide Elections: Congratulations to our newly elected student officers for the 2025-2025 school year; click here for a complete list.
*Shakespeare Recitation Competition: Congratulations to Will Tao '26 and Miko Kim '25, who were the first and second runners up (respectively) in this year's regional Shakespeare Recitation Competition.