Welcome to our latest high school newsletter! Discover exciting updates, achievements, and upcoming events. Stay connected with the vibrant happenings in our school community. We're thrilled to share the latest news and highlights with you. Enjoy the read!

Graduation is this Thursday and the last day of school is June 7th!

AHS Tech Collection - Chromebook and Supply collection will take place during the school day on June 3rd and June 4th. Please have your student start looking for their items now. They must have their case and matching charger with their chromebook and all other supplies that they borrowed from the Hub (i.e. textbooks, books, calculators, etc...). If they are missing any items they will be assessed a fine for that item. If the charger does not have a number that matches their device or is missing a sticker there will be a $20 fine. All supplies and fines must be settled by June 7th. If your student has any questions please have them see Mrs. Lewinski in the Hub.

Please see the link for AHS Athletic Updates

Important Senior Dates:

Attention Senior Parents, Students and Friends,

For the first time this year we are having a company come in to provide for the sale of flowers/gifts for our graduates! Below is a link where you can order ahead of time and they will be available for pick up the night of Graduation. We will also have this company at Graduation so may buy items there to celebrate your students special day!!

https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/avondalehs/

May 30:

GRADUATION DAY!

Transcripts:

• Seniors DO NOT need to send a mid-year transcript (7th semester grades) unless a postsecondary school specifically requests one.
• Seniors MUST send their final transcript using Parchment to the postsecondary school they plan to attend after high school.
• Final transcripts will be available at the end of June, but can be ordered through Parchment NOW by selecting the "HOLD FOR GRADES" option. If they do not select this option, the transcript will be sent without their final senior-year grades.
• Seniors MUST use their PERSONAL email address & LEGAL name to create an account.
• Click HERE for a guide on Parchment.
• There is no cost for students to order transcripts via Parchment.
• If seniors applied via the Common App, their counselor will automatically upload their mid-year & end-of-year transcripts.

Senior Year Resources:

As seniors begin to think about what they would like to do after high school, we encourage them to take advantage of the opportunities we have at Avondale to learn more about their options! Utilize the High School Counseling's Website.

• SENIOR DATES - Review this form to know the important senior dates.
• SCHOLARSHIPS - This link is updated every time we receive new scholarships for seniors.
• COLLEGE & CAREER REP. VISITS - Seniors must use this form to sign up & choose which school, trade program, or military branch they would like more information on. This form is updated every time a college or career rep. signs up to visit our campus.
• CALENDAR - The calendar includes all events with the Counseling Department.
• APPLICATION OVERVIEW - Use this document as a guide for any application process.
• COMMON APP - Application guide for first-year students.
• MCAN - This document includes a list of colleges/universities with no application fees, as well as colleges/universities who are waiving their application fee during a specific time frame.
• FAFSA - Application is OPEN! Colleges & trade schools will need this for seniors' financial aid packages.
• FAFSA checklist.
• Click HERE for Financial Aid resources.
• DACA STUDENTS / UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS - This link includes an undocumented student's guide to college in Michigan.
• Click HERE for resources on how undocumented students can still receive funding for school.
• LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - Seniors choose who to ask for recommendation letters. Students often select teachers, counselors, coaches, or club advisors. Whoever they choose, seniors should complete & send this LOR Profile Sheet to them.
• Always give the recommender at least two weeks' notice to allow them enough time to write a strong & effective letter.
• Always provide the recommender with the letter deadline & where they can send it to.
• JOSTENS - Graduation cap & gown ordering.

Other Opportunities and Resources:

• Military Academy Nomination application: The offices of Senator Gary Peters and Congresswoman Haley Stevens have a Military Academy Nomination application. In order to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, students need a nomination from their Congressional offices. More information can be found HERE.
• Fostering Success Michigan: College information for youth who have experience in foster care.

On August 6th, our community will vote on a no-tax-rate increase bond proposal.

If approved by voters, the proposal will update all Avondale school facilities, including improvements to safety and security, infrastructure, learning environments, arts, athletics, playgrounds, technology, and furniture, as well as construct a new Early Childhood Center.

A frequently asked questions document can be found here and is currently available on the district's website. This document also outlines all the planned projects for each school and facility within the district.

Residents of Avondale School District are encouraged to share their thoughts about the bond proposal. Visit www.research.net/r/ASDbondproposal to take a brief survey.

Please remember to vote on August 6 or by absentee ballot after June 27 through Election Day! For more information visit www.avondaleschools.org/2024-bond.

In order to tryout, you must have the following completed:

1. Have an updated physical on file dated after April 15th, 2024

2. A parent or guardian must attend the parent meeting on June 3rd at 7pm

3. They must fill out the google form (Use the QR code or link below)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO6ISAoZyZ-Z93ZgmgOuNWnoISh-qiBF0YPCaIU9xakGacjA/viewform

If there is any question please email cheerleading.avondale@gmail.com

or contact Coach Chelsea Clark

This is a reminder that the National Honor Society is hosting tutoring every Tuesday after school in the HUB from 2:30-3:30. Please suggest to your student that they attend if they are in need of some extra help. If we get enough interest we will move it to 2 days a week.

• Scheduling for the 24/25 School Year:

  
  

  We are no longer accepting scheduling requests for next year as the deadline was February 15th by 12:30pm. If students did not submit the schedule request form and parent/guardian approval form online by the deadline, a schedule will be created for them.

  
  

  Students and parents/guardians have until June 1st by 2:30PM to make any schedule changes if both request forms were submitted. Please contact your student's counselor to make changes.

Please see the attached Smore below that contains the rubrics and logic rules for the classes at AHS. Please note that it is a lot of information and we are working to consolidate the rubrics and logic scores.

May 24th - May27th - No School

May 30th - Graduation

June 6th and 7th - 1/2 days

June 7th - Last Day of School

A - Go - Jackie Chavez - jacqueline.chavez@avondaleschools.org

Gp-0 - Melinda Reyes - melinda.reyes@avondaleschools.org

P-Z - Shelby Dallaire - shelby.dallaire@avondaleschools.org

Accelerated Pathways Program/Retention Specialist - Kim Olszak - Kimberly.olszak@avondaleschools.org

Mr. Hejka wanted to give a big shoutout to everyone for their hard work, collaboration, and musicianship these past few weeks. District Solo & Ensemble went very well. Since 2018, this has been the absolute strongest representation from Avondale our district has seen! Count 'em - 19 events qualifying for States! And even more importantly, each group is growing as musicians, teammates, and leaders. #soproud #musicmatters #yayband

• SAVE THE DATES
• Parade Rehearsal - Monday, May 20. 6-8pm
  
• Memorial Day Parade - Monday, May 27
• Commencement - Thursday, May 30

• July 29 - August 1 - HS Band Pre-Camp ← Save the Dates
• August 5-10 - HS Band Camp ← Save the Dates

Mr. Hejka truly hopes everyone has been well and are as proud of these students as I am! Looking forward to the next month and all that we'll accomplish!

We wanted to make sure you the information on upcoming Band Booster Meetings form this season.. Meetings will be held the following days on Mr. Hejka's Zoom at 7pm.. Login information is listed below.

March 4th, April 1st, May 6th and June 3rd

Zoom - Meeting ID: 225 153 9371 - Password: 494103

We appreciate the students that have purchased parking passes. Students who have yet to purchase a parking pass that are parking in the student lot were issued a warning that tickets will be placed on the vehicles starting this week.

If you are interested in Blessings in a Backpack, please see the document below.

Here you will find new informational documents from the district, building, and community.

Please see the following reminders and updates.

• Any student that is using the school parking lot during school hours must have a parking pass and be parked in their assigned spot. Auburn Hills PD will be issuing parking tickets to any vehicle that does not have a parking pass. Please see the front office before school or during lunch to purchase your tag by October 16th. Mr. Danta will begin towing any vehicle that does not have a parking pass after October 16th.
  

• No commercial outside food or beverages will be allowed into the building after 7:20am. Any commercial outside food or beverage will need to be thrown away at the door. This policy change is due to the large number of students that are coming in late (a lot of them with commercial food/drink).
  

• Remember in order to engage and experience your learning, all students must be to class on time every hour. Teachers will not be providing any hall passes the first 5 minutes and the last 5 minutes of class. Attendance and tardies are being tracked and consequences will be enforced.