Wildcat Pride

Principal: Michael Leiter Ed.D.

Assistant Principal: Kelly Carque

Assistant Principal: Amanda Alverson

Dean of Students: Karen Dame

Athletic Director: Tim Ritsema

Assistant Athletic Director: Todd Graham

Website: https://www.jpsonline.org/schools/secondary/jenison-high-school/
Location: 2140 Bauer Road, Jenison, MI, USA
Phone: 6164573400

As we embark on the exciting journey of 2024, I extend my warmest wishes to each member of our esteemed Jenison family. The start of the new year not only marks a time for reflection on our past achievements but also welcomes the beginning of the second semester—a period brimming with opportunities for growth, learning, and success. As we embark on January and February, I am happy to share the latest happenings, achievements, and important dates within our school community. Go Wildcats!

Congratulations - DECA Districts 23/24

Jenison High School is proud to announce we had 31 finalists who will join 23 other students who qualified for the State Competition in March.

See below for individual awards.

January

15 No School for Students, Teachers Report, CTC Students still need to report to CTC and bring their lunch.

17 Senior Class Graduation Meeting w/Dr. Leiter, Principal during Advisory

17 CTC Meeting w/Counseling during Advisory

25 Class Ring Delivery during all 3 lunches

26 ½ Day for Students and Teachers - dismissal at 11:00 am, CTC Students still need to report to CTC and bring their lunch.

28-31 Senior Survivor

31 DECA Sports & Entertainment Conference in Orlando, FL

February

1&2 Senior Survivor

2 Snowcoming Assembly/Pink Out Game - Jenison vs. Grandville (CTC students will have an early release of 1:10 pm to attend assembly). More details coming soon!!

3 Snowcoming Dance 7 pm -10 pm

3 High School Vocal Solo & Ensemble Festival/GVSU

1-4 Sports & Entertainment Conference in Orlando, FL

6 HS Festival of Voices or Vocal Blast, 6:30pm-9:30pm

6 CTC - no school for 3rd session

7 Revised Date - 8th Grade Orientation Meeting, 7 pm - 8 pm

7-10 Orchestra Trip

9-12 Mid-Winter Break, No School, Mid-Winter Break for CTC

14 Spring Count Day

16 Bazany Recital, 7:30 pm

20 HS Orchestra Pre-Festival Concert, 7:30pm-9:00pm

22 HS Band Pre-Festival Concert 8-9:15pm, JCA

27 District X Band Festival, JCA

28 District X Orchestra Festival, JCA

For a complete list of activities for 2023-24 High School Activities Calendar - Click Here

Jenison PINK OUT game will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024. Girls basketball game is at 6 p.m., Varsity Boys basketball game to follow. (More details coming soon!!)

This event truly reflects the caring heart of the Jenison community in support of those who are in the biggest “fight” of their lives against cancer. No one fights alone in Jenison!

T-Shirts can be ordered online by visiting http://bit.ly/PinkOutT-Shirts2024

Pink Out T-Shirt Flyer Order Form

Our annual Snowcoming Dance will take place on Saturday, February 3 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the Wildcat Fieldhouse. Students with unserved detentions or actively serving a disciplinary suspension are not permitted to participate. Ticket sales will happen during all lunches starting Wednesday, January 24 in the cafeteria. Tickets are $15. Tickets will not be sold at the door. No heels, gum, or other food will be permitted in the fieldhouse. There will not be a coat check, students are responsible for their belongings.

Need some Jenison Wildcat Gear, please visit our website at jenison cats corner.square.site. Finally, help us spread the word that we have a booth at the Jenison Artisan Market ! This is open 6 days a week and we replenish the booth each week.

High School Yearbook Orders

Yearbooks will be distributed this year during the seniors' last week of school. They are for sale online now with Jostens - to order, click here.

Lastly, if you are interested in advertising in this year's yearbook by purchasing a business advertisement, please contact Mr. George at jgeorge@jpsonline.org.

Senior Graduation Cap & Gown Information Senior Graduation Cap & Gown Information:

If you still need to place your Class of 2024 Cap & Gown Graduation order, please submit your order online at Jostens.com. Click here for Cap & Gown ordering only.

Note - As we get closer to graduation, the price does increase because of shipping costs, so please get your order placed as soon as possible.

Reminder: Only the base package of a cap, gown, and basic tassel (included with your order) is required to participate in Commencement. If your student is in need of financial assistance, please contact Kristi LeQuia - klequia@jpsonline.org

Senior Pictures for Yearbook

The deadline to submit senior photos for the yearbook is March 1.

Here are the requirements and the process for submitting a photo:

- Photos must be in .jpg format and sent as an attachment.

- All photos must be vertical.

- The photo can be full body or head and shoulder.

- The photos can be in color or black and white.

- Photos should be emailed to Mr. George at jgeorge@jpsonline.org. Please put the name of the student in the subject line.

- Please Note: screenshots or cell-phone pictures of the senior photo will not be high-quality enough to include in the yearbook. Please submit the original photo.

- Seniors & senior parents will be notified if a photo does not meet requirements. A replacement photo must be submitted within a limited time frame or your school ID photo will be used.

- We will reply to all submissions as we receive them. You can expect a confirmation email after you submit a photo and it is placed in the yearbook.

Our page designers are excited to continue the tradition of featuring senior baby photos in this year’s yearbook. Senior baby photos are due on March 1 as well. This is optional, but many participate. Baby photos should also be sent to Mr. George at jgeorge@jpsonline.org - the baby picture is considered anything up to age 4ish. Pretty flexible. Taking a picture of the picture with your phone is one option if you do not have a scanner.

The Ottawa County Department of Public Health staff will be at the high school for vision screening during the day on March 25, 2024.

For families who would like to opt-out, the health department requires written documentation from a parent/guardian. If you would like to have your freshman student opt out of the vision screening process, please complete this form and return it to the main office by March 11, 2024.

Our Hand 2 Hand weekend food pantry will be available to all students again this year. Please see this form if you're interested in having your student participate. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact JHS Parent Liaison, Beth Morey or JHS Social Worker, Amy Austhof.

*Key

• Blue= test medal (top 5 test score)

• Silver= role play medal

• Overall= state competition qualifier

Business Services Management

Trent Schalow- all 3

Food Marketing

Seth Campbell- all 3

Ethan Mielke- blue

Human Resources Management

Jaelyn Lehti- all 3

Inara Ward- all 3

Marketing Communications

Lauren Tower- all 3

Quick Serve Restaurant Management

Haydyn Sarver- silver & overall

Carson McBride- overall

Restaurant & Food Service Management

Keaton Stephens- all 3

Retail Merchandising

Madyson Sanders- all 3

Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Mia Ward- silver & overall

Jack Wiltrakis- all 3

Principles of Hospitality & Tourism

Aurelie Olivier- silver & overall

Alicyn Palmbos- silver & overall

Hospitality Selling

Eden Huyser- blue & overall

Laila Rocafort- all 3

Professional Selling

Cali Henderson- all 3

Claire Peterman- all 3

Business Law & Ethics

Joey Hemholdt- overall

Johnny Ngo- overall

Sebastian Romo- overall

Brady Sweedyk- overall

Buying & Merchandising

Maria Storm- silver & overall

Olivia Webb- silver & overall

Financial Services

Matthew Gauck- silver & overall

Kyle Newell- silver & overall

Hospitality Services

Emerson Winterburn- all 3

Cayden Winterburn- silver & overall

Christian Noto- overall

Natayvia'n Phillips- overall

Marketing Management

Joey Bonacci- blue

Andrew Wangler- blue

Sports & Entertainment Team

Nolan Wenglikowski- blue

Travel & Tourism

Nolan Kennedy- blue

Kai Dare- blue

Ella Meyering- silver & overall

Kamryn Sweers- all 3

Help us minimize classroom disruption during instructional time

Regular attendance is crucial to success in school. Parents, if your student misses school, please be sure to call our attendance line (616-457-3400, option 1) to excuse the absence prior to the start of the school day. If your student has an appointment during the school day and needs to be dismissed from classes, please call the office before the start of the school day and leave this information on the attendance line. By following this process, it will avoid disruption of staff calling into classrooms during instructional time for students to come to the office to sign out. Calling in prior to the start of the school day, the attendance office can provide your student with a pass to leave at the requested time. We greatly appreciate your help with this process.

Reminder: New Feature - Submit attendance through PowerSchool