Greetings Parents & Guardians-
Today we celebrated the official groundbreaking for the new middle school. Members of the Board, administration, student representatives from all 3 schools, PRA & CD Smith, along with our business sponsors: National Exchange Bank, Cleveland State Bank, Kohler Credit Union, and Parker Johns, all joined in the celebration signifying the start of this momentous occasion in Howards Grove.
Today officially marks the beginning of an exciting journey toward the creation of a state-of-the-art educational facility that will shape the future of our community for generations to come. This groundbreaking celebration symbolizes not just the construction of a building, but the birth of a new era of learning, innovation, and growth.
A sincere thank you again to our community and the Board of Education for supporting our schools and voting YES to build this new school for our students and staff. Today several 3rd grade students spoke at the groundbreaking celebration, as they will be the first class to start their middle school career in the new building in the fall of 2025. Their excitement for a new innovative learning environment is contagious.
An official press release with all of the pictures taken at today's event will be coming out soon. The picture below shows 4 of our Northview 3rd grade students who participated in today's groundbreaking celebration.
Today was yet another GREAT day to be a Howards Grove Tiger!
Sincerely,
Shannon Kilton
Superintendent
Believe it or not, we are nearing the end of another great school year. Here is a sneak peak at some of the big highlights happening in the weeks ahead.
- Spring Carnival at Northview- Friday, May 17th from 5:00-8:00
- School Board Meeting- Monday, May 20th 6:00 PM
- High School Spring Concerts- Wednesday, May 22nd 7:00 PM
- No School Friday, May 24 & Monday, May 27
- Senior Scholarship & Awards- Wednesday, May 29th 7:00 PM
- High School Graduation- Sunday, June 2nd 2:00 PM
- 8th Grade Recognition- Monday, June 3rd 7:00 PM
- Kindergarten Graduation- Thursday, June 6th
- Last Day of School- Thursday, June 6th
- Summer School Starts- Monday, June 10th
Here are a few necessities to help you plan for the 2024-2025 school year.
Middle & High School Supply List
REMINDER: To allow extra construction time next summer, we are starting and ending the school year early.
The first day of school is Monday, August 26th, 2024
The last day of school is Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Important Dates!
Session 1 -June 10 - 28 Summer School classes in session. Classes held Monday – Friday 8 am - 12 pm unless otherwise indicated
Session 2 -July 29 - August 9 Summer School classes in session. Classes held Monday – Friday 8 am - 12 pm unless otherwise indicated
If you would still like to enroll your student in one of our courses, please contact the NV or MS Offices, or Angie Houston at ahouston@hgtigers.com.
Summer Musicals!
As part of our summer school program this year, please come join us for their performances.
Middle School Summer Musical: Zombies! The Musical!, June 27 @ 10 AM (Free Summer School Student Performance) 6 PM (Open to the Public, Ticket information is on the HGCA website: www.hgcenterforthearts.org, $5 a ticket.)
Northview Summer Musical: Cookies! The Musical!, July 25 @ 11 AM (Free and Open to the Public)
Thank You!
- Family Food Night: Thank you to everyone who joined us at the April Family Food Night at Jersey Mike’s, where over $1,200 was raised in support of our amazing elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers. You all are certainly “A Sub Above”! Thank you as well to everyone who joined us at the May Family Food Night at Log Cabin!
- Teacher Appreciation Week: We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the families who contributed to Teacher Appreciation Week. Your generosity and thoughtfulness are truly appreciated and embody the spirit of our school community! As a result of your contributions, we were able to give our amazing teachers a week filled with treats, supplies, and endless appreciation! Thank you to our local businesses (Elevate Yoga, Parker Johns, Bummy’s, Griff & Milly’s, and Fantoli Massage) for your support as well!
Save the Date
- Friday, May 17: Spring Carnival: On Friday, May 17, the PTO will be hosting its annual Spring Carnival, with the kitchen opening at 5:00pm for an easy and affordable night of dinner for the whole family. The Carnival will be open from 5:00-8:00pm and will have activities for the entire family, including a 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auction, Dunk Tank, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Carnival Games, Howie’s Tent, Bake Sale, and a chance to win a highly coveted classroom basket! All district families are welcome to attend! Check out our Facebook page often for updates and more detailed event information.
Get Involved!
· Buy Your Tickets Early! Stop by Piggly Wiggly on Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm to purchase a 50/50 Raffle Ticket as well as a ticket for our highly coveted classroom baskets! This is a great way to support your local PTO as we work to give back to our wonderful students and teachers.
· Volunteer! Take advantage of the opportunity to give back and support your school community by serving as a volunteer. We still have many volunteer opportunities available! There are a variety of ways to get involved, including assisting with setup, admissions, food and beverage sales, and clean-up, in addition to helping ensure a successful silent auction, raffle, and bake sale. Click here to sign up today!
- Monday, June 3, 2024: Stop by our next Family Food Night at Log Cabin, where 10% of all sales will be donated back to the PTO for ongoing student programming. Join us for great food and another easy night of meal prep!
- Monday, June 10, 2024: Join us for our monthly PTO Meeting at 5:00pm in the Northview Library. Everyone is welcome! Free babysitting is provided if requested within 72 hours of the meeting. Please contact hgpto@yahoo.com for more information.
- Monday, June 17, 2024: Family Food Night at Tom’s Drive In! Stop by between 4:00pm – 8:00pm for a delicious dinner with friends and family. Have dinner plans already? Stop by afterwards for a sweet treat, including a mouthwatering selection of Ice Cream Sundaes, Flavored Cones, Shakes, Malts, Cookies, and much more! Just mention you are participating in the Howards Grove PTO Fundraiser, and 20% of your purchase will be donated back to the organization!
Learn More About the PTO!
- Email: Reach out to Sara Dassow, PTO President, at hgpto@yahoo.com for any questions you may have.
- Facebook: Follow us on Facebook (Howards Grove PTO) for all of the latest information!
