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					<title><![CDATA[The Daily Falcon: Thursday, October 8, 2026]]></title>
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					<title><![CDATA[The Daily Falcon: Monday, October 5, 2026]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[What an amazing Homecoming last Friday - from an amazing rally,  performances from our Marching band & colorguard and our Cheer Teams during halftime,   Crowning of Mr. and Miss IHS - Adrian Guerrisi and Samantha Perez, and ending with a huge Varsity Football 41-13 win over Ridgeview.  We are so glad all of you could join us as we continue to make memories together. <br><br>Reminder today is picture day <br>- 9-10 grade students will take pictures during their PE class.<br>- 11th-12th graders will take pictures during their ENGLISH class.<br>Students that do not have a PE or English class will take their picture during LUNCH in the GYM.  9-11 grade are in the main gym and Seniors are in the Gym lobby.  Please report to class and walk over with your teacher after attendance. <br><br>All girl soccer players. There is a mandatory player meeting today at lunch in the library. This will be a meeting to meet your coaches and get important information regarding the soccer season. Please get your lunch and come to the library as soon as possible.<br><br>The CSF applications are now available in the Counseling Office or online. The deadline to apply for Spring semester 2026 is tomorrow, October 6th. NO LATE applications will be accepted. <br><br>ATTENTION SENIORS! Senior quote and baby picture deadline is extended! The deadline to submit baby photos and quotes is now October 9th. Look around for baby posters with the QR code. If you submitted your senior quote BEFORE September 24th, please resubmit ONLY the quote to the QR code. Any questions please see Ms. Sanchez in room 707. <br><br>Anyone interested in playing baseball in the Spring, see Coach Shelton in the PE office for information regarding the season.<br><br>Seniors: If you need help or have questions on your UC application, our 1st UC application workshop is on Friday during 5th, 6th and 7th period. Check your Class of 2027 Canvas announcements to sign up to attend. <br><br>Attention students and staff! Support BSU by purchasing a Jamba Buy One, Get One Free card for only $25. Each card includes six BOGO smoothie offers, giving you up to a $60 value and the chance to save up to $35! The Jamba app is required to redeem the offers. Treat yourself or share with a friend while supporting BSU.Contact Mrs. Harris or see the finance office to purchase your card today!<br><br>Mandatory Link Crew Meeting on Wednesday October 7th in the Library during lunch. ALL members are to attend. If you will be off campus at that time, please reach out to Ms. Pacheco ASAP.<br><br>Attention PODER Girls: The annual Kern High Family Night is next Wednesday...AND it is on our campus!  Once again, our PODER & LISTOS Family Night is next Wednesday, October 7! Dinner will be served, and we’re excited to host this special event right here on our campus. We hope to see you and your families there!  Registration your family ASAP: The link is posted on our club app. See Miss Sherrill in Room 613 if you need more information.  We also need volunteers for Wednesday! A huge thank you to the 10 girls who signed up right away! We still need more help, so please sign up on the club app ASAP!<br>Questions? See Miss Sherrill in 613.<br>]]></description>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[The Daily Falcon: Wednesday, September 30, 2026]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[The CSF applications are now available in the Counseling Office or online. The deadline to apply for Spring semester 2026 is October 6th. NO LATE applications will be accepted. <br><br>The first United Nations meeting is this Thursday in the library! Grab your lunch and a friend and come see what we are about!<br><br>Hello Poets! Don't know where to start with your writing? IHS POETS invites you to join us in room 615 today at lunch for a writing workshop!! Bring your friends!<br><br>Water Polo Club will be meeting today at lunch in room 605 to go over community service and upcoming events. You do not have to be on the team to join the club!! Grab your lunch and head to 605! <br><br>Fashion lovers! Join us on Thursday at lunch in room 604 for our first fashion club meeting. Grab your lunch and come learn what activities we have planned for this semester.<br><br>Attention Fandom Club Members! Come join us today in room 604 for a fun activity. Grab your lunch and join the fandom!<br><br>Spanish Honor Society Will have a Mandatory meeting today during lunch in room 814. We will discuss our field trip, the board and other important information. Bring your lunch and see you there! <br><br>If you are interested in playing Girls Basketball this season, there will be a mandatory meeting this Thursday, October 1st in the Gym during lunch. If you are unable to make it, reach out to Coach Davis to receive the information. <br><br>Seniors quotes and baby photos are due October 2nd. Look around campus for the flyers with the QR codes. If you have questions, see Ms. Sanchez in room 707. <br><br>Anyone interested in playing baseball in the Spring, see Coach Shelton in the PE office for information regarding the season.<br><br>Attention students and staff! Support BSU by purchasing a Jamba Buy One, Get One Free card for only $25. Each card includes six BOGO smoothie offers, giving you up to a $60 value and the chance to save up to $35! The Jamba app is required to redeem the offers. Treat yourself or share with a friend while supporting BSU. Contact Mrs. Harris or see the finance office to purchase your card today!<br><br>9/28-10/2 HOCO spirit week:<br>Wednesday: Birds of a feather flock together- pairs, trios, groups matching gear<br>Thursday: Feather Frenzy- feathers, glitter, boas, and sparkles<br>Friday: Rally Day Parade of colors (Freshmen- yellow, Sophomores- Red, Juniors- black & white, Seniors- Blue)<br>]]></description>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[ The Daily Falcon: Tuesday, September 29, 2026]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Hey Pokémon's fans! Come join us today in room 617 for our first Pokémon club meeting. There will be Pokémon, art activities, and games. COME CATCH 'EM ALL!!!<br><br>ASL meeting today will be in room 607!<br><br>The CSF applications are now available in the Counseling Office or online. The deadline to apply for Spring semester 2026 is October 6th. NO LATE applications will be accepted. <br><br>Hey hey hey!! The Guitar Club is meeting today! We will be finishing plans and personnel choices for Trunk or Treat. We will be announcing some new ideas for club members. We will be announcing some guest speakers. We will be announcing the start of our training cycle for 26-27. So much to do! So much music! So much fun!! Be there! And as always, Falcons, ROCK ON!!! <br><br>Spanish Honor Society Will have a Mandatory meeting Wednesday, September 30th in room 814. We will discuss our field trip, the board and other important information. Bring your lunch and see you there! <br><br>Seniors quotes and baby photos are due October 2nd. Look around campus for the flyers with the QR codes. If you have questions, see Ms. Sanchez in room 707. <br><br>Anyone interested in playing baseball in the Spring, see Coach Shelton in the PE office for information regarding the season.<br><br>Attention students and staff! Support BSU by purchasing a Jamba Buy One, Get One Free card for only $25. Each card includes six BOGO smoothie offers, giving you up to a $60 value and the chance to save up to $35! The Jamba app is required to redeem the offers. Treat yourself or share with a friend while supporting BSU.Contact Mrs. Harris or see the finance office to purchase your card today!<br><br>9/28-10/2 HOCO spirit week:<br>Tuesday: Tourist takeover- wear your best tacky tourist gear<br>Wednesday: Birds of a feather flock together- pairs, trios, groups matching gear<br>Thursday: Feather Frenzy- feathers, glitter, boas, and sparkles<br>Friday: Rally Day Parade of colors (Freshmen- yellow, Sophomores- Red, Juniors- black & white, Seniors- Blue)<br>]]></description>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[The Daily Falcon: Monday, September 28, 2026]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Tennis Team on winning the Team Championship title in Division 3 this weekend at the Lewis Cup Tennis Tournament this weekend! These girls put in the work, left it all on the court, and brought home the title this weekend. Way to go Lady Falcons!<br><br>Congrats to our Varsity Boys Football team for their 19-7 win over BHS on Friday - way to work boys!<br><br>PODER Meeting Reminder<br>We will meet TODAY, at lunch in Mrs. Flores’s room, 1007, to vote for our 2026–2027 PODER officers. Your attendance is needed so you can help select our new student leaders! Also, remember that both signed forms given out and discussed at our last meeting are due this Friday. Please return both your signed Commitment Form and Girls Circle Permission Form to Miss Sherrill in room 613. <br><br>Join the Cancer Awareness Club for its first meeting in Room 910 today, 9/25, during lunch. Bring your lunch and some friends to learn about important information and future events <br><br>The CSF applications are now available in the Counseling Office or online. The deadline to apply for Spring semester 2026 is October 6th. NO LATE applications will be accepted. <br><br>Spanish Honor Society Will have a Mandatory meeting Wednesday, September 30th in room 814. We will discuss our field trip, the board and other important information. Bring your lunch and see you there! <br><br>Seniors quotes and baby photos are due October 2nd. Look around campus for the flyers with the QR codes. If you have questions, see Ms. Sanchez in room 707. <br><br>Anyone interested in playing baseball in the Spring, see Coach Shelton in the PE office for information regarding the season.<br><br>Pickle Ball Club will meet in room 807 today at lunch.<br><br>9/28-10/2 HOCO spirit week:<br>Monday: Wild about Rio-animal prints<br>Tuesday: Tourist takeover- wear your best tacky tourist gear<br>Wednesday: Birds of a feather flock together- pairs, trios, groups matching gear<br>Thursday: Feather Frenzy- feathers, glitter, boas, and sparkles<br>Friday: Rally Day Parade of colors (Freshmen- yellow, Sophomores- Red, Juniors- black & white, Seniors- Blue)]]></description>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[The Daily Falcon: Wednesday, September 23, 2026]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[The CSF applications are now available in the Counseling Office or online. The deadline to apply for Spring semester 2026 is October 6th. NO LATE applications will be accepted. <br><br>Badminton Club is having a meeting today in room 907 during lunch. No experience necessary, come join us. Learn to play and become part of our community. <br><br>Hey, hey, hey! The Guitar Club will be meeting today at lunch in room 1002! You don't have to play the guitar! You don't even have to like the guitar! We'll be putting together bands, planning our events, and learning a lot about the live music industry! Come on over and have some fun! And as always, Falcons:<br>Rock On!! <br><br>Attention Red Cross new and old members! Join us for our first informational meeting on Thursday at lunch in room 604. <br><br>New Club Alert: The Fandom Club is having their first meeting today at lunch in room 604. Whether you're obsessed with a book series, a show, a game, anime, or something totally niche — this club is for you. We're brand new, so come help shape what it becomes! <br><br>Our Homecoming Dance will be on September 26th here at IHS. Our presale has officially ended and all remaining tickets will need to be purchased at the door on Saturday - you must have a completed dance contract to purchase at the door.  Dance contracts are available in the activities office. Cost at the door will be $25. <br><br>Seniors quotes and baby photos are due October 2nd. Look around campus for the flyers with the QR codes. If you have questions, see Ms. Sanchez in room 707. <br><br>BSU is having a meeting Thursday (tomorrow) in the library during lunch! Bring your lunch and come join us. We hope to see you there! ]]></description>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[The Daily Falcon: Tuesday, September 22, 2026]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[The CSF applications are now available in the Counseling Office or online. The deadline to apply for Spring semester 2026 is October 6th. NO LATE applications will be accepted. <br><br>Calling all Latina students: PODER is back for the year, and our first meeting is this Tuesday at lunchtime in Mrs. Flores's room, room 1007. Bring your lunch, ideas and fun energy. That's Tuesday, lunchtime, room 1007. See you there! If you have questions, see Mrs. Flores or Miss Sherrill. <br><br>Want to learn American Sign Language? ASL Club will meet on Tuesdays in room 618, all are welcome.<br><br>IHS POETS will be meeting at lunch in room 615 today, Tuesday, September 22. <br><br>Hey, hey, hey! The Guitar Club will be meeting today at lunch in room 1002! You don't have to play the guitar! You don't even have to like the guitar! We'll be putting together bands, planning our events, and learning a lot about the live music industry! Come on over and have some fun! And as always, Falcons:<br>Rock On!! <br><br>Attention Red Cross new and old members! Join us for our first informational meeting on Thursday at lunch in room 604. <br><br>New Club Alert: The Fandom Club is having their first meeting this Wednesday at lunch in room 604. Whether you're obsessed with a book series, a show, a game, anime, or something totally niche — this club is for you. We're brand new, so come help shape what it becomes! <br><br>Attention Seniors - you will have a senior assembly tomorrow during 2 & 3rd period - have your senior gear ready to go as we will be taking a class picture as well. If you have ROC or CTEC please pick up an attendance slip at ROC or CTEC.<br><br>Our Homecoming Dance will be on September 26th here at IHS. Our presale has officially ended and all remaining tickets will need to be purchased at the door on Saturday - you must have a completed dance contract to purchase at the door.  Dance contracts are available in the activities office. Cost at the door will be $25. <br><br>Seniors quotes and baby photos are due October 2nd. Look around campus for the flyers with the QR codes. If you have questions, see Ms. Sanchez in room 707. <br><br><br>]]></description>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[The Daily Falcon: Monday, September 21, 2026]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Calling all Latina students: PODER is back for the year, and our first meeting is this Tuesday at lunchtime in Mrs. Flores's room, room 1007. Bring your lunch, ideas and fun energy. That's Tuesday, lunchtime, room 1007. See you there! If you have questions, see Mrs. Flores or Miss Sherrill. <br><br>Girls who are interested in Softball can attend Open Field on Monday and Tuesdays immediately after school at the Softball Varsity field. Please bring your gear and be on time. Athletics Packets must be cleared to attend open field practices.<br><br>Attention, AP students! Ready to take on the challenge and earn those college credits? Don’t forget: your AP exam deposit is due by October 23rd!  The deposit is $40 per exam for regular exam students and $20 per exam for low-income qualified students. If you pay only the regular-student deposit now, the remaining $59 exam fee will be due by February 19th.  Turn in your payment to the Finance Office to reserve your exam.<br><br>Attention Seniors - you will have a senior assembly this Wednesday during 2 & 3rd period - have your senior gear ready to go as we will be taking a class picture as well. If you have ROC or CTEC please pick up an attendance slip at ROC or CTEC.<br><br>Our Homecoming Dance will be on September 26th here at IHS. Today is your last day to purchase your HOCO dance ticket for $20, presale ends today - you must have a completed dance contract to purchase your ticket. Dance contracts will be available tomorrow if you will be purchasing at the door.  <br><br>Seniors quotes and baby photos are due October 2nd. Look around campus for the flyers with the QR codes. If you have questions, see Ms. Sanchez in room 707. <br>]]></description>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[The Daily Falcon: Thursday, September 17, 2026]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Ready to get involved? Join us for Club Fair Day tomorrow, September 18, during lunch in the quad! Discover exciting clubs, meet new people, explore your interests, and find your place in our school community. Don’t miss out—come see what’s waiting for you!<br>Attention, AP students! Ready to take on the challenge and earn those college credits? Don’t forget: your AP exam deposit is due by October 23rd!  The deposit is $40 per exam for regular exam students and $20 per exam for low-income qualified students. If you pay only the regular-student deposit now, the remaining $59 exam fee will be due by February 19th.  Turn in your payment to the Finance Office to reserve your exam.<br><br>Attention Seniors - you will have a senior assembly next Wednesday during 2 & 3rd period - have your senior gear ready to go as we will be taking a class picture as well. If you have ROC or CTEC please pick up an attendance slip at ROC or CTEC.<br><br>Our Homecoming Dance will be on September 26th here at IHS. Tickets for the HOCO dance are on sale now in the Finance office for $20, presale ends on September 21st - you must have a completed dance contract to purchase your ticket - pick up your dance contract in the Activities office asap. <br><br>Seniors quotes and baby photos are due October 2nd. Look around campus for the flyers with the QR codes. If you have questions, see Ms. Sanchez in room 707. <br><br>Attention LISTOS members - there will be a meeting today at lunch in room 907 - grab our lunch and join us. <br>]]></description>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[The Daily Falcon: Wednesday, September 16, 2026]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Ready to get involved? Join us for Club Fair Day this Friday, September 18, during lunch in the quad! Discover exciting clubs, meet new people, explore your interests, and find your place in our school community. Don’t miss out—come see what’s waiting for you!<br><br>Attention, AP students! Ready to take on the challenge and earn those college credits? Don’t forget: your AP exam deposit is due by October 23rd!  The deposit is $40 per exam for regular exam students and $20 per exam for low-income qualified students. If you pay only the regular-student deposit now, the remaining $59 exam fee will be due by February 19th.  Turn in your payment to the Finance Office to reserve your exam. <br><br>Attention Seniors - you will have a senior assembly next Wednesday during 2 & 3rd period - have your senior gear ready to go as we will be taking a class picture as well. <br><br>Our Homecoming Dance will be on September 26th here at IHS. Tickets for the HOCO dance are on sale now in the Finance office for $20, presale ends on September 21st - you must have a completed dance contract to purchase your ticket - pick up your dance contract in the Activities office asap. <br><br>Got a problem? We're here to help! Math tutoring will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the library from 4:15-5:15. The tutoring bus will depart the bus loading zone at 5:30. There will be no tutoring on Wednesdays this semester, so plan accordingly. <br><br>Seniors quotes and baby photos are due October 2nd. Look around campus for the flyers with the QR codes. If you have questions, see Ms. Sanchez in room 707. <br><br>Are you ready to connect, celebrate, and make a difference? Join the **Black Student Union**—a welcoming space where students celebrate Black culture, build community, share their voices, and create positive change at our school and beyond.<br>Come meet new people, enjoy meaningful conversations, participate in fun activities, and help us plan exciting events and service projects!<br>]]></description>
					
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