ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 21st, 2026
In observance to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, today, October 21st, is Pink Out Day!
Attention, Vikings! The Latta High School Library is hosting a Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Show off your creativity by decorating a pumpkin inspired by your favorite book character for a chance to win a $50 grand prize! All decorated pumpkins are due Tuesday, October 27th. You can find contest rules and additional information on your Google Classroom "Class Of" page. If you have any questions, see Mr. Williams in the library. Happy decorating!
Senior ads are on sale for the yearbook. Forms are in the lobby and on the class of page. The deadline to get the cheaper price is November 1st. A $50 deposit is needed to hold your page. All ads, photos and messages from families must be turned in by December 16th. No late ads will be accepted. See Mrs. Jordan for other details.
Academic Challenge practice will be held on today, October 21st in the library.
Attendance Incentives will be rewarded this Friday, October 23rd.
Chess Club will be held Friday, October 23rd in the library.
Saturday, October 24th, Latta High School Viking Band will travel to Ninety-Six High School for the State Band Competition.
Attendance Recovery is available Tuesday-Friday in the library immediately after school.
Underclassmen makeup pictures are Tuesday, November 3rd.
Monday October 26th, Varsity Volleyball, 2nd Round Playoffs at home. Time and the Opponent will be announced tomorrow.
There will be a golf interest meeting on October 27th in the Commons of the high school immediately after school.
Red Ribbon Week is October 26th – 30th
Mon., Oct. 26th: Jersey/Team Day "Team Up Against Drugs"
Tues., Oct. 27th: Twin Day "We are stronger together and drug free."
Wed., Oct. 28th: Career Day "My future is too bright for drugs."
Thurs., Oct. 29th: Red Out "Drugs are rediculous"
Fri., Oct. 30th No School for students
Sporting Events for the Week of October 19th
Today, Oct. 21st: JV Football home against Marion Time: 6:00
Tomorrow, Oct. 22nd Cross Country home against Dillon Time: 4:45
Fri., Oct. 23rd: Football away against Marion Time: 7:30