Wildcat Pride

Principal: Michael Leiter Ed.D.

Assistant Principal: Kelly Carque

Assistant Principal: Amanda Alverson

Dean of Students: Karen Dame

Athletic Director: Michael Johnston

Assistant Athletic Director: Todd Graham

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

Happy New Year, Jenison families! We are excited to welcome everyone back as we kick off the second semester at Jenison High School. We hope the holiday break was a time of rest, joy, and quality moments with loved ones. As we return to campus, we’re looking forward to all the opportunities this semester holds for our students, staff, and community.

The second semester is packed with exciting events and activities! Our winter sports teams are in full swing, showcasing incredible talent and school spirit. In addition, we are gearing up for Senior Survivor, our biggest fundraiser of the year, supporting Hand 2 Hand and Pink Out and their mission to help local families in need. We can’t wait to see the creativity and energy our seniors bring to this meaningful tradition.

Of course, February will also bring Snowcoming Week, a time to celebrate school spirit and community pride, capped off with the always-popular Pink Out Game and Snowcoming Dance. These events are a reminder of the vibrant and connected culture we share at Jenison High School.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership as we work together to make this semester a success for every student. Let’s make the most of 2025!

Go Wildcats!

Alexandra Geraci - GVSU, Physical Education (Mr. Withers)

Sarah Brumels - GVSU, Math (Mr. Brown)

Congratulations to the 205 members of the Jenison Marching Band on another spectacular season! Highlights of the season included winning their seventh consecutive MCBA Flight II State Championship, winning Class AA and placing 2nd overall at the Bands of America Regional Championships, and advancing to Semifinals and placing 5th in Class AA at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis.

Our annual Snowcoming Dance will take place on Saturday, February 22 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. Information on ticket sales will be coming soon.

Jenison PINK OUT game will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025. 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!

Senior Exam Waiver Policy effective 1/8/25 - Dr. Leiter will go over this at the upcoming Senior Class Meeting on Wednesday, January 8th during advisory.

Click here for Senior Exam Waiver Policy

Senior Graduation Cap & Gown Information:

If you still need to place your Class of 2025 Cap & Gown Graduation order, please submit your order online at Jostens.com.

If you would like to order only the cap and gown with tassel - Click here - Cap & Gown Unit with Tassel. Also, if you have a gown from a previous Jenison graduate that you would like to utilize, then please double check that it is a gown that resembles the one linked below -

Image of Jenison Graduation Gown okay to wear at commencement

If you need financial assistance for your cap and gown, please email Mrs. LeQuia - klequia@jpsonline.org in the main office.

Senior Pictures for Yearbook

The deadline to submit senior photos for the yearbook is February 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 Ms. Zeichman at lzeichman@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 February 1 as well. This is optional, but many participate. Baby photos should also be sent to Ms. Zeichman at lzeichman@jpsonline.org - the baby picture is considered anything up to age 4ish.

Yearbooks are currently for sale online now with Jostens - to order, click here. We have returned to a Summer/Fall drop off, so graduating seniors will receive yearbook orders in the summer, and freshmen through juniors will receive yearbook orders the first week of the 2025-2026 school year.

Hey Parents, do you own a Business? Help support the High School Yearbook by purchasing an advertisement. Please click here for details - Yearbook Newsletter

The Ottawa County Department of Public Health staff will be at the high school for vision screening during the day on March 5, 2025.

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 February 24, 2025.

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

Parents, please help your student(s) make plans for after school. Students not participating in a club, activity, or sport should ride a bus home or be picked up after school by 3:30 p.m. to avoid unstructured and unsupervised time in the building.

Thank you!

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.