The Highlighter - November 2024

As we gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each member of our school community. Your dedication, hard work, and support are the reason we succeed together.

This holiday reminds us of the importance of community and the power of unity in achieving our goals. I am truly thankful for the diverse talents and perspectives that each of you bring to our schools, enriching the learning environment for everyone.

Thank you for being an integral part of our school community. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving holiday.

Warmest regards,

Dr. Anthony Berthiaume, Ph.D.

Superintendent

St. Johns Public Schools

“Tis the season!” I’d like to share some information about how the decision of whether or not to cancel school is made and how a school closing will be communicated. Click here for the information.

Catch Superintendent Dr. Berthiaume on the second Tuesday of each month on 92.5 FM from 8:45am-8:55am, where he discusses everything related to the district. From the latest educational initiatives to upcoming events and important updates, Dr. Berthiaume provides valuable insights and information to keep the community informed and engaged. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the district's goals and achievements directly from the superintendent.

To every staff member who dons a name badge and contributes to the success of our district, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your commitment to education and to our students is truly inspiring. Thank you for making our schools a place where students can grow, learn, and thrive. We applaud your efforts and look forward to another year of excellence in education!

Featuring St. Johns Orchestras

Jennifer Parker, Director

October 29, 2024

SJHS Auditorium

Oct 26, 2024

Oct 26, 2024

Click the photo for gallery and video from the performance!

Congratulations to the St. Johns High School cast and crew on their four amazing performances of Chicago! The November 8th - 10th performances can be viewed with video purchase at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/2024sjhstheatrechicago/

3 SJHS Choir Students competed at MSVMA Musical Theater Solo & Ensemble, performing 2 pieces each. With perfect scores across the board, seniors Miranda Bourne, Sylvia Bunn, and Gabe D’Valentine will be going on to audition for the All-State Musical Theater Ensemble. Congratulations to these amazing Student-Performers!

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Earlier this month, Josh Gove presented at the Michigan Art Education Association Conference, while Joe Matulis shared his expertise at the SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) Conference.

Thank you to our youth action committee for volunteering to carry the banners of St. John's fallen heroes during the Veterans Day parade.

Congratulations to Redwing Ava Schafer for achieving her second State Championship (She is also the defending 3200 meter Track and Field State Champion)! Just a week later, Ava surpassed her own school record by winning at the MITCA (Michigan Meet of Champions)! Congratulations also to the Redwing Cross Country Team for their impressive performance at the State Finals held at Michigan International Speedway.
Results:

Girls

1 Ava Schafer 17:20.7

74 Miriam Kloha 19:40.1

159 Natalie Kramer 20:49.0

227 Lydia Finn 22:13.7

230 Ella Barber 22:20.3

242 Paige Newman 22:37.5

254 Grace Brown 23:36.0

Girls Team finishes 17th

Boys

100 Reagan Ward 16:43.4

Although they lost in the first round (to an undefeated DeWitt team), Coach Schmitt remarked, “We had a great year this year! A group of hard working, coachable, and tough kids! These young men reset the standard and expectations for this program moving forward. These are great building blocks for the future, and I want to thank them for their efforts and dedication to the football program!”

All Conference Selections:

All-Conference:

Brandon Schomisch (All Region RB)

David Frisbie

Tyson Smith

Robbie Andretz

Kyle Lockwood

Brady Heibeck

Ian Smith

All-Conference Honorable Mention:

Brody Abendroth

Jackson Armstrong

Gus Kaiser

The Redwings fought hard, but ultimately fell to Fruitport 3 sets to 1 in the Regional Finals on 10/14. They defeated Fremont 3 sets to 1 to advance to the finals. Great Season Redwings!

"The season was exceptional, the team had great determination and worked hard all season to earn an excellent overall record, 31-10-2! Key players stepped up throughout the entire season and I am very proud of all of their hard work to achieve being Regional Finalists." Coach Hutchinson

All Conference: Taylor Cook (All Region), Brenda McCann (All Region), Annaliza McCann (All Region), Paityn Chant, Jocelyn Kotowicz - All Conference Honorable Mention: Rachel Kirk

Congratulations to Lindsey Smith and Natalie Ott on qualifying for the State Championships at Eastern Michigan University! Final Results:
Natalie - 200 Freestyle 37th, 100 Butterfly 23rd
Lindsey - Diving 23rd

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