Haslett Happenings

October marks College and Career Awareness Month and Haslett Public Schools is proud to collaborate with the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) to help achieve Michigan's goal of having 60% of residents earn a postsecondary certificate or degree by 2030. This month, we provided students with numerous opportunities to engage in college and career exploration activities. Currently, 96% of graduates from Haslett High School continue their education at the college level. Below is an overview of the opportunities that were provided.

Haslett Elementary Schools - Murphy, Ralya, and Wilkshire

• Elementary students had grade appropriate conversations about college or careers in their classroom.

• Students were encouraged to wear their favorite college/career/military branch shirt on October 22.

Haslett Middle School

• In Viking Time, students engaged in a variety of activities related to college and career exploration through the use of Xello and group conversations.

• Students were encouraged to wear their favorite college/career/military branch shirt on October 22.

Haslett High School

Students have had several opportunities to broaden their knowledge about colleges and careers. Events included:

• Grades 9-12 had discussions throughout the month on topics related to post-secondary options.

• Grade 10 - students met with representatives from the Wilson Talent Center on October 25 to learn more about technical training programs.

• Grade 11 - students participated in the PSAT/NMSQT on October 16.

• Grade 12 - Throughout the month, seniors…

• Received extra help with their college essays and applications through their English classes.

• Had the opportunity to meet with…

• Representatives from the Armed Forces, Skilled Trades, and eighteen different colleges during the month of October. On-site admissions sessions with Oakland University, Lansing Community College, and Northern Michigan University were also held.

• Were encouraged to complete at least one college or career application in October. Several colleges partnered with MCAN and waived their college application fees throughout the month.

• Had the opportunity to complete a banner indicating which college/military branch/skilled trade/career they applied to this month.

• Staff and students were encouraged to wear their favorite college/career/military branch shirt on October 22.

• During the month of October…

• 277 college applications were submitted to 127 different colleges

• 158 seniors met with a college representative

• 17 seniors met with a representative from the skilled trades

• 5 seniors met with a representative from the armed forces

Haslett High School Presents

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Production of

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

November 22, 7:30 p.m.

November 23, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Online Ticket Sales Begin on November 1

November 1: Professional Development (No School for students)

November 13: Community Coffee Chat with Superintendent Malley (Blondies Barn/7-8 a.m.)

November 22 & 23: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, HHS Musical

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

December 11: Community Coffee Chat with Superintendent Malley (Blondies Barn/7-8 a.m.)

December 23-January 3: Winter Break (No School)

January 6: Classes Resume

January 15-17: High School Exams (Half Day - High School only)

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)

February 14-17: Mid-Winter Break (No School)

February 25: Partial Day (Elementary/Middle School only)

March 21-31: Spring Break (No School)

For a complete list of events, please refer to the District Calendar on the Haslett Public Schools website.

The High School Athletic Schedule is updated regularly. For the most up-to-date list of events, please refer to the Athletic Page on the Haslett Public Schools website.

The Middle School Athletic Schedule can also be found on the website under the Middle School Page.