High School Newsletter

KCTC is focused on you. Your goals. Your future. Wherever you want to go, we help you get there. College, certifications, internship, apprenticeship, technical training, and a rewarding career are what we prepare you for - all while you're still in high school.

If you are interested in attending KCTC please review important information below to help you learn more, courses offered, and how to apply to attend.

KCTC Career Pathways Visits (Nov-March)

Students seeking an in-depth KCTC experience may be interested in scheduling a pathway-focused visit. KCTC’s 30 programs are part of the six career pathways identified by the state of Michigan.

More information and a sign-up for the Career Pathway Visit will come out in October.

Visiting KCTC programs allows students to make wise scheduling decisions for the 2024-2025 school year. A program visit provides an improved chance of getting into the program of your choice when you request enrollment in February.

From September 14-October 26, students have the opportunity to visit KCTC (joining our 3rd session students traveling to and from the visit)

Tours take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-2:15 p.m.

Students interested in attending a tour, need to fill out the KCTC Tour Request form. Mrs. Johnson in Academic Services will assign you the next available tour. You will receive confirmation letter with the details of the visit that will need a parent's signature (to attend the visit), and teacher's signatures (to approve your absence). You will be marked as field trip for the hours you are attending the tour.

Students will take the KCTC bus at 11:10 a.m. from the Y (please take A lunch) and arrive back at school at 2:50 p.m. You will need a ride home.

Save the Date for KCTC Open Houses

February 7 and 8 from 5-7 p.m.

KCTC are hosting their annual open house!

Come see what KCTC all about. Check out the programs, visit the labs, talk to current students and staff.

KCTC has everything from Automotive and Aviation, to Graphic Communications and Digital Animation, Agriscience and Hospitality (sometimes farm-to-table), and more. KCTC students earn high school credit, college credit, and professional certifications, and often all 3!

Time is limited, we advise to visit the KCTC website to see our list of the programs, decide which you're most interested in and visit those first! Then, grab a stellar treats (made by the Hospitality students) and tour some other areas.

The enrollment request window is held mid-February to March 17.

In early February, our counseling office will send an information email, along with hosting meetings during lunches about how to enroll at KCTC.

Enrollment forms will be available on our school website and in the information email. We will also include the dates in our weekly newsletter.

On October 26, all Juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT test to prepare for the upcoming change to digital testing in the spring.

Content on the PSAT/NMSQT is very similar to the SAT, with Reading and Writing and Math sections.

To prepare, full-length adaptive digital PSAT/NMSQT practice is available on the Bluebook™ app. More resources are available at the Official Digital SAT Prep on Khan Academy.

Learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT by visiting the CollegeBoard website.

Juniors who are under the age of eighteen and are participating in one of the Michigan SAT Suite of Assessments on a school day (SAT® with Essay, PSAT/NMSQT®, or PSAT™10) need parental consent to provide College Board with optional student information, opt into the BigFuture School™ mobile application, and opt into Connections.

BigFuture School allows students to receive their test scores on their mobile devices. Connections allow students to interact with colleges and universities to support planning for postsecondary success; through Connections, students can connect with colleges, universities, scholarship organizations, and other educational organizations without disclosing their personal information.

Monday, October 2: Adam Sandler Day

Tuesday, October 3: Twin Tuesday

Wednesday, October 4: Jersey Day

Thursday, October 5: Country versus Country Club Day

Friday, October 6: Class Colors

• Seniors: Black

• Juniors: White

• Sophomores: Red

• Freshman: Gray

Take a jump back in time to 'The Roaring 20s' for this year's Homecoming Dance!

The Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, September 30, in the high school cafeteria from 8-11 p.m. Tickets for the dance are $15.00 and can be purchased during both lunches.

• Sunday, Sept. 24
• Wednesday, September 27
• Sunday, October 1st

Register before January 12, 2024, to receive the early bird pricing.

When: Sunday May 19, 2024

Where: Secret Location

Cost: $100 (Cost increases to $125 after January 12, 2024 )

Deadline to Register: March 29, 2024

Download the registration packet below and drop it off in the SANP drop box located in the high school office or mail it to the address on the payment form.

If you have any questions please contact our Senior All-Night committee at cshs2024sanp@gmail.com

Click to download more information for Senior Yearbook Submissions

• Senior Yearbook Information Survey (Due December 1)
• Senior Portrait Submissions (Due Dec 2 - sent to hsyearbook@csredhawks.org)
• Senior Advertisements (Due March 27)

Saturday, September 30
Boys Soccer vs. Potters House at 12:15 p.m.