Principal's Update
Today we hosted a Pep Rally to support our football team and celebrate all of our Fall Sport athletes in grades 7-12.
The football team will take on Ubly in the Division 8 State Championship game at Ford Field this Friday at 10 AM. Please see the video below from Athletic Director Jeremy Simmons, which explains important details about the game. Here are some last-minute ticket notes from the MHSAA:
- Tickets can be purchased via cash or credit at the Ford Field box office for $20, but expect long lines.
- To skip the line, purchase a digital ticket via Ticketmaster before the game and walk straight to the gate. Including fees, the final price is approximately $19.95 per ticket. https://bit.ly/3gsU3gr
- Parking in Ford Field lots is $6 - https://bit.ly/3OA0Q4n (teal-colored lots). Pre-paid parking can be found in these lots - https://bit.ly/3i6B63E.
Students in grades 8-11 will receive a copy results of their Fall PSAT/NMSQ tests in the upcoming weeks. Please take a moment to review the scores with your student when they come home, but also remember students will complete this test again in the Spring as part of the M-STEP assessment. The goal is to continue to grow/improve. Scores are also available digitally for students through their College Board account, which is independent from their school Google account.
The Holiday season is a busy one, so please make sure to stay current on events by checking our District's Facebook page OR checking the school calendar on the district website.
Digital Payments = Infinite Campus Fees
School meals are free this year, but students who wish to purchase additional lunch items will still have to fill out envelopes with cash/check, as in years past.
Updated Cell Phone Policy
Please be advised of the following policy changes regarding cell phones and other wireless communication devices:
Middle school students are prohibited from using cell phones and other personal devices during classes or passing times. Middle school students may use devices before school, after school, or during lunch only.
High school students may possess their device or store it in their locker during class, but the device must be powered off. If possessed in the classroom, the student is prohibited from using the device unless given express and direct consent from the teacher, dean, assistant principal, principal, or other school personnel. High school students may use devices during passing times, before school, after school, or during lunch.
Air Pods, headphones, or other wired/wireless listening devices are prohibited in hallways and classrooms unless given express and direct consent from the teacher, dean, assistant principal, principal, or other school personnel.
Students who need to communicate with parents in regards to matters of illness, safety, transportation, etc., should communicate through the school office so administration is aware of any visitors to the building, medications, or potential illnesses/safety concerns.
Cell Phone Discipline Protocol
First offense - Device is confiscated by school personnel. The administrator will return the phone or device in question at the end of the day. The parents will be informed. The phone or device may be prohibited from school for a period of at least two weeks, and may be prohibited for the remainder of the semester/school year, depending on the nature of offense. The infraction will be documented.
Second offense - The device is confiscated by school personnel and delivered to the office. The parents will be informed and the student will be assigned a detention, restorative action, or other disciplinary action will occur. The phone or device will be returned at the end of the school day; the phone or device will be prohibited from school for a period of one-to-two weeks and may be prohibited for the remainder of the semester/school year, depending on the nature of offense. The infraction will be documented.
Third and successive offenses - The device is confiscated by school personnel and delivered to the office. The parents will be informed and the student may be subject to a one-day in school or out-of-school suspension. The phone or device in question will not be returned until a parent comes in to pick it up. The phone or device will be prohibited from school for a period of at least two weeks, and may be prohibited for the remainder of the semester/school year, depending on the number and nature of previous offenses. The infraction will be documented.
