Email: fossittc@nice.k12.mi.us
Website: https://nice.k12.mi.us/
Location: 300 Westwood Drive, Ishpeming, MI, USA
Phone: 906.485.1023
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niceschools

Westwood High School has partnered with the the League of Women's Voters of Marquette, along with the Secretary of State, to give all eligible WHS students the opportunity to become a registered voter. The Secretary of State with have their mobile registration units here on Friday, September 20th and will be here all morning for students who want to register.

To register to vote, you must meet the following criteria:

• A U.S. citizen
• A resident of Michigan (you must be a resident of your city or township for at least 30 days by Election Day)
• 17 1⁄2 years old or older (or 16 to pre-register) (must be 18 by Election Day to cast a ballot)
• Not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison

Mr. Fossitt with meet with the juniors and seniors on September 18th, at 8:30 am in the theater to talk more about the voter regitstration day.

There will be a financial Reality Fair at NMU on September 27th from 8:45-10:00 am. All WHS seniors should plan on attending. Mr. Fossitt will meet with the seniors next week to talk more about the exciting opportunity.

Westwood High School is conducting teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) training for all students in the 9th grade. This is an evidence-based training that teaches teens the skills they need to recognize and help their friends with mental health and substance use problems and crises and how to get the help of an adult quickly.

Lessons will be delivered in our normal health classes. Letters were sent home last week to those students who will be participating this semester. Our plan is to hold a virtual parent/student information night on Monday, September 23rd from 6:00-7:00pm (Parents from 6-6:30 and students from 6:30-7:00pm). Here is a Zoom Link to the meeting.

Below is a link to more information on Teen Mental Health and First Aid.

• Seniors applying for college: The FAFSA will be released on the original December 1 date this year. Be on the lookout for FAFSA information night and information from the counselors!
• SAT Re-test: Any senior interested in re-taking the SAT on October 21 should sign up in the front office no later than September 16.
• PSAT/NMSQT: Any junior interested in taking the test to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship should sign up in the high school office no later than September 16. Student who take the test may qualify for college scholarships. Click here to find out more information regarding The National Merit Scholarship.
• If you are interested in attending the University of Michigan, check out the information below