Issue 3, Food Fight Story Clarification

In regard to the ‘Food Fights Become Common Place’ article from page 2 of the December issue of The Courier, the newspaper wishes to clarify that there have been two incidents of food fights that have occurred in the cafeteria this year. One occurred on November 17 and four students were held accountable for the incident.  The other incident occurred on November 21 and no students were identified in the incident.  No other food fights have occurred in the cafeteria this school year. Students who participate in food fights receive a five day out of school suspension according the Unified Disciplinary Plan outlined in the South County Student Planner and Handbook. Throwing of food is a separate offense and can have a consequence ranging from cleaning of the cafeteria to an out of school suspension.  There have been cases where individual students have been held accountable for throwing food but the incidents have not caused a major disruption to the lunch periods. Administrators, teachers and staff have been diligent in their monitoring of the cafeteria this year. 

New Middle School Principal Named

Dr. Jane Lipp announced to the South County staff via email on Tues., Dec. 20,

"Dear Colleagues,

I know that you join me in congratulating Marsha on her appointment as the principal of the new middle school site.  Marsha will begin her duties on Tuesday, January 3, at Gatehouse Administrative Center."

Congratulations, Principal Manning

Stallions Advance to the State Finals at UVA

The Varsity Football team is carrying South County Athletics to a new level of success.  Starting from a minor setback in the beginning of the season, the team managed to pull out 11 straight wins.  With each touchdown, shouts of "I believe!" echo throughout the stadium, demonstrating the strong dedication that the varsity football and Hype Squad fan base have to a Stallion victory.  

On Saturday, November 25th, the Stallions tore through Yorktown in a victory led by Michael Ferguson with three touchdown passes. This past Saturday, December 3rd, Stallions won 38-22 in the State Semifinals against the Hanover Marauders. This exciting victory has landed the Varsity Football team a spot at UVA's Scott Stadium in Charlottesville where they will be facing the Phoebus Phantoms for the Championship this Saturday, December 10th at 12 p.m. 

*Spots on the Spirit Bus to Charlottesville are $20, and are selling fast, so hurry if you want to reserve a spot.  Permission forms will be available early this week during high school lunches and are due on Wednesday. 

Photos By Rae Legine Rodriguez