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

Jenison High School Families,

The spring season is upon us. While Mother Nature can't quite seem to make up her mind just yet, we know warm weather is right around the corner. This means Spring Break, state testing, spring conferences, Prom, and the Graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024. Congratulations on great seasons for all of our winter athletes and good luck to those competing at the state level.

A special congratulations to our JHS Esports team for securing the first victory in school history against Marquette High School last week. Also, good luck to our DECA students competing at the state competition in Detroit and internationals in Anaheim.

Finally, our teachers are busy prepping for the new digital SAT in April, use the table of contents on the left to access the spring testing schedule.

Parent Reminders

Even if we have a medical note on file, we ask that you still call to excuse your student absences. This is the fastest way to ensure we keep accurate records.

Please help us enforce our dress code by reminding your student of proper dress for school. Student Handbook pg. 36

Go Wildcats!

March

13 Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences ~ 3:30-8 p.m.

14 Senior Cap & Gown Pickup/Delivery - during All lunches

14-16 DECA State Competition

15 Spring Musical - Big Fish, 7 p.m.

16 Spring Musical - Big Fish, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

16 End of 3rd Quarter

18 No School for Students, Teachers Report, CTC students still need to report to CTC and bring their lunch if needed. Food Service will be closed.

21 In-person Parent/Teacher Conferences ~ 3:30-8 p.m.

21-22 Spring Musical - Big Fish 7 p.m.

23 Spring Musical - Big Fish 2 p.m.

25 Freshmen Vision Screening - Vision Screening Opt Out Form

26 NHS Blood Drive (Kamstra Gym)

29 Spring Recess - No School

April

1-5 Spring Recess - No School

11 ACT Workkeys & M-Step Testing - Juniors Only & PSAT 8/9 for Grade 9 Testing - Freshmen Only (Full Day at School)

11 Virtual Learning Day at home for Spring Testing - Seniors & Sophomores Only

18 SAT w/ Essay Testing - Juniors Only & PSAT 10 Testing - Sophomores Only (Early Release Day at 1:00 p.m.)

18 Virtual Learning Day for Spring Testing - Seniors & Freshmen Only

20, Sat. Junior-Senior Prom - The Pinnacle Center, 8 - 11 p.m.

22-5/3 M-Step Science and Social Studies Testing Window - Juniors Only

26-30 DECA International Career Development Conference, Atlanta, Georgia

27 Senior Showcase/Dinner Theatre @ JHS Auditorium

29 Jazz Band/Percussion Ensemble Concert 7-8:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 13 - 3:30 - 8 p.m. - Virtual Option only

• Thursday, March 21 - 3:30 - 8 p.m. - In-Person Option only

Scheduling will open on Monday, March 4 at 8 a.m., please click here for Important HS Spring Conference Scheduling Information for Parents.

Attached below is an outline of the short steps to take in PowerSchool to access your student(s) report cards. As you know, up-to-date grades and attendance are always available 24/7 through the Powerschool App or website, but if a report is needed, please follow the steps shown. Also, if you need help accessing Power School, please reach out to our office (616-457-3400) or your student's Counselor for support.

Accessing Report Cards

(Tickets can be purchased at jpsarts.com)

Big Fish is an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love telling stories and why we enjoy doing theatre! Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, and his incredible, larger-than-life stories, His “big fish” stories thrill everyone around him, except for his son, Will, who is about to have a child of his own and is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. This production is overflowing with many colorful characters such as a witch, a giant, a mermaid, and many more! This epic tale is full of heart and humor. Families will enjoy an experience that’s richer, funnier, and bigger than life itself.

Please click on the link below for the HS Spring Sports Newsletter with information on spring sports/tryouts.

2024 HS Spring Sports Newsletter

Please click on the link below to sign up for the Senior Class of 2024 Getaway and to also learn about upcoming fundraising events.

Class of 2024 Senior Getaway Newsletter

March 18: No School for Students, Teachers Report, CTC students still need to report to CTC and bring their lunch if needed. Food Service closed.

April 11: Juniors will be excused from CTC programming because of spring testing, however, Seniors will be expected to attend CTC as normal in conjunction with their virtual learning expectations.

April 18: Juniors will be excused from CTC programming because of spring testing, however, Seniors will be expected to attend as normal in conjunction with their virtual learning expectations.

May 10: Seniors last day at the CTC will be Friday, May 10, 2024

June 6: Juniors last day at the CTC will be June 6, 2024, even though last day at JHS is May 31, 2024. Please Note: AM tech students provide transportation to JHS. PM tech students provide transportation home from school.

Here is the letter that was sent to parents/students in August 2023 explaining the last day for CTC students along with the expectations for when CTC is in session and JHS is not, your student is required to attend CTC.

Thursday, April 11, 2024:

• Freshmen: PSAT 9

• Juniors: ACT WorkKeys

• Sophomores & Seniors: virtual learning day at home

Thursday, April 18, 2024:

• Sophomores: PSAT 10 w/ early dismissal at 1:00 pm

• Juniors: SAT w/ Essay w/ early dismissal at 1:00 pm

• Freshmen & Seniors: virtual learning day at home

Please click on the link below for the detailed Spring 2024 Testing Schedule

Spring 2024 Testing Communication

Food deliveries from outside vendors are only allowed during the lunch periods. Students will not be allowed to leave during class periods to pick up food orders from outside vendors. There is a delivery table outside of the main office for food order drop off/pick up.

Update regarding Walking Partners this year - It has been decided that because the adjustment came as a surprise to the Class of 2024, the tradition of selecting walking partners for this year’s ceremony will continue. Please check your school email for the Letter Update regarding Walking Partners from Dr. Leiter. This letter contains the Walking Partner link/form to sign up for walking partners. The deadline to select a walking partner is Friday, April 12, 2024. If you do not sign up, no worries, a partner will be assigned to you.

Seniors: A reminder that your graduation announcements, accessories, and cap and gown products will be delivered at school during all lunches on Thursday, March 14th in the Auditorium. If you owe a balance, please make sure that it is paid in full prior to delivery day. To pay off your balance you may do so online or by calling Jostens at 616-330-2141. If you plan to make final payment on delivery day at school, only cash (correct change please) or money orders can be accepted. Checks cannot be accepted for final payment at school. If you still have not placed an order for your graduation items, you need to do so as soon as possible at Jostens Cap & Gown Order Link.

Senior Calendar Class of 2024

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.

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