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Blackbird and Shay Elementary

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PBIS Update: Our kiddos have been working really hard practicing their positive behavior skills!

This month at Blackbird the kids have been working on the 3 R's (respectful, responsible, ready to learn). They are also starting to learn all about the word Empathy, what it means, and how they can show it to others.


At Shay we have been working on "enjoying the ride" at school. The kids have been using positive thinking/attitudes to make sure everyone is having a good school experience. We are now working on the word JOY...what it means and how we can spread it around our school.

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William Shepler won a ride to school from Chief Knight at Shay and brought along his brother, Jon!

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Gideon Livingston won the ride to school at Blackbird.

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Mikwammi Keller won a blender bike party for his class at Shay. They made milkshakes!

Mikey Horn won "choose the menu day" at Shay. He chose french bread pizza and was able to serve mini cheesecakes to his peers. Congrats to all of this month's PBIS winners!

Important Dates:


December 11-Holiday Concert (PAC/located in the high school)

December 23-January 5 ( Holiday Break)

January 6-School Resumes

Calling ALL Parents of Girls in 3rd-6th Grades!

The youth basketball clinic for girls in 3rd-6th grade starts on Saturday, December 7th. Clinics will run from 8:30am-10:00am at the Harbor Springs Middle School gym and will continue each Saturday through the end of December.

Come visit the North Pole! Mrs. Merrill did an AMAZING job decorating our library at Blackbird!


With the cold weather upon us and the possibility of school closure and delays, we would like to remind you that the district provides information in a number of different ways. Please go to the district webpage at (http://harborps.org/parents/school-closing-procedures/) for a list of radio and television stations to tune into, as well as information to register with School Messenger (see below) or BE ALERT, the tri-county emergency notification system.

You can also look for closures and delays on the district's website www.harborps.org or our Facebook page.

Upcoming Events/Activities

The Harbor Springs High School Band program is proud to present the 12th Annual Holiday Collage Concert to be held on Wednesday, December 18 at 1:30pm and 7pm. Both concerts will take place at the Performing Arts Center, which is connected to the high school. The Collage Concert utilizes a variety of performers including the high school concert band, jazz band, and various small ensembles. Come hear some of the best music the high school has to offer as they play memorable holiday classics.

Interested in showing support for our high school sports? We need ticket takers and concession workers!

Ram Fans


Winter sports are underway. The ski team hits the slopes for the first time today. Last night, the girls basketball team kicked off their season, falling to Inland Lakes by 1 point. The boys’ team will play their first game, also against Inland Lakes, next Tuesday at home.


For schedules and updates, please visit the Athletic Homepage at harborps.org/athletics.


We need your help! We are in need of ticket takers at all home basketball games. Click here to sign up. Thank you for your support! GO RAMS!


Anna Rigby - Athletic Director