August 6, 2024

Join me in welcoming to SHS the new band director, Brett Harris.

Moving from our Social Studies Department to Athletic Director is Ian Stewart.

Relocated from Prairie View to Athletic Secretary is Holly Michael.

As part of our agreement with the local Police Department, Detective Eric Bright will be very visible for the student body this year.

If you have been by the front of SHS this summer I am sure you have noticed the updates happening to our front entry. As goes with “home improvements” there have been a few delays along the way. While still under construction, please use door 1, Mrs. Daly will be back in the office on August 7, and available to greet and assist you at door 1.

Third Annual Back to School Bash

Where: Sandwich High School

When: Monday, August 12, 3:30-6:30

What: Freshman orientation, yearbook photos, yearbook pick-up, Freshman Chromebook pick-up, schedule pick-up, club info, SHS t-shirt sales, and Santiago’s Taco Truck fundraiser.

Club and sport information - cafe

3:00-5:00 - Stop and talk to your coach and check out the clubs offered for the 2024-2025 school year.

Freshman Orientation

3:30-4:00 - Freshman (students only) will meet in the main gym.

Yearbook photos - small gym

Photos will be taken Monday in the small gym. ID cards will be handed out immediately after the photo has been taken. Below is the schedule for photos. Although there will be a retake photo day, if you miss your photo on August 12, the only choice for the yearbook photo will be the one taken on retake day.

4:00-4:30 - Class of 2026 Junior

4:30-5:00 - Class of 2027 Sophomore

5:00-5:30 - Class of 2028 Freshman

5:30-6:00 - Class of 2025 Senior

6:30 Fall Sports Parent meeting in gymnasium

Parent Open House

5:00-6:30 - Visit classrooms and pick up information and supply lists for your students.

Santiago’s Taco Truck- in the front parking lot

For approximately $15 per meal you can bring home dinner for your family AND support Sandwich High School. Santiago’s will give a portion of the proceeds back to the high school at the end of the event. The taco wagon will be serving food from 4:00 - 6:00 and will be stationed in front of the high school.

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From the district office

Dear Sandwich School District 430 Parents and Guardians,

Families who wish to apply for free or reduced meals for the 2024-2025 school year can use this link to apply: 2024-2025 Free/Reduced Application

Only one application needs to be completed per household. If you recently received notification that you have already been approved for free or reduced meals for the 2024-2025 school year you do not need to complete an application.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jody Kruswicki, Administrative Assistant, 815-786-2187 or jkruswicki@sandwich430.org

If you currently have applied for free/reduced status or if you believe you should qualify, new applications can be found here.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, and Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you miss the date to order your student’s school pictures or any event photos the directions below were provided to SHS from our Lifetouch coordinator.

Please direct Parents to mylifetouch.com

Or call Customer Service at 1-800-736-4753.

Click here.

As a reminder beginning August 21, the high school will alter start times on Wednesday mornings only.The first period of the day will begin at 8:45 AM, but it does not need to affect your daily routine. Busing will be provided at the regular time and all students can come to the high school. Students that come to school at their scheduled bus time, will be expected to remain in the cafeteria area. They will have the opportunity to work on homework in one area and gather with friends in the other area. This will give them time to study and or socialize. IVVC classes will start at the regular time of 8:00 AM and Agriculture classes at Somonauk will also start at regular time.

For the upcoming school year, SHS has introduced several initiatives to support students' academic needs. One significant addition is the implementation of FLEX time, available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. On late start Wednesdays or early dismissal days, there will be NO FLEX time.

FLEX time is a dedicated period during the school day designed to:

• Provide targeted reteaching to meet individual students' specific needs, ensuring they receive timely and appropriate support to succeed.

• Address learning gaps by helping students overcome barriers before they become more significant.

• Engage with students more effectively.

• Offer opportunities for test and quiz make-up.

Please note that FLEX time is not intended for students to leave campus. This new initiative will begin on Thursday, August 15.

Sandwich High School values a safe educational environment for our staff and students. No persons other than the parent/guardian, parent designee, legal guardian, government officials, those pursuant to warrant or subpoena, or school personnel will have permission to see a student during school hours without being verified by showing a drivers license/state issued ID.

All visitors or venders who may need to go beyond the office are required to display a visitors’ badge during their stay and must provide a driver's license/state issued ID to be scanned in order to generate a name badge/ lanyard.Visitors must be escorted at all times while in the building.

Sandwich High School will generally email a monthly newsletter. The purpose of this communication will be to highlight the latest things going on at school while also keeping you up to date on future events.

Click here to follow SHS on Facebook.

The Sandwich High School instagram page can be located by searching Sandwich High School District 430.

Students are not allowed to drive and park at school unless they have a parking permit. Parking passes cost $95 for the 2024-2025 school year.

The parking lot will be monitored for any cars parked without a school purchased tag in the window. Students parking without a parking permit will be assessed a fee.

If dropping off a student at Sandwich High School, students who are walking through the parking lot have the right away.

Student drop off and pick up is at the back of the school (door #1). Also, when a stop arm is out on a bus, it is illegal to pass it. Click here for information.

While phones and book bags are permitted at SHS, each teacher has a unique classroom management system. Phones and book bags in the classroom will be at the discretion of the individual teacher.

Any athlete in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade will need to submit a completed sports physical prior to the first day of practice. For freshmen athletes, the completed school physical will cover any athletics they participate in for one year.

Any questions regarding sports physicals please reach out to SHS Athletic Director Ian Stewart at istewart@sandwich430.org. Should you have any questions regarding the freshman physical or the meningococcal vaccination, reach out to SHS Nurse Kim Gonzalez at kgonzalez@sandwich430.org.