Warrior News

Dear Warrior Family,

As we welcome the month of April, we find ourselves navigating a whirlwind of testing schedules and unpredictable weather! Just remember, if you happen to see snowflakes in April, it’s simply Mother Nature keeping us on our toes!

To our seniors: it's time to lock in and wrap up those final assignments! Graduation is just around the corner in June, and we are excited to celebrate this significant milestone with you. Your hard work and determination are truly commendable, and we have loved witnessing your growth throughout the years.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our PTSA for providing our scholars with delicious donuts and bagels during testing. A big thank you to the parents who participated in our recent virtual parent meeting; your collaboration makes A&T a special place for our students. As the saying goes, “Teamwork makes the dream work,” and together, we are creating an environment where our young people can thrive from freshmen to sophomores and beyond.

The energy our seniors are bringing as they prepare for prom is infectious, making our school a vibrant and joyful place. We are thrilled to see their excitement as they celebrate this memorable occasion!

As we approach May, we would like to remind everyone that it’s also Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5th to 10th. Please take a moment to reach out via email to your teachers and express your gratitude for their dedication and support in your child’s educational journey.

Thank you for your continued support, and let’s make this month a fantastic one!

Warm regards,

David Reese, Principal

Southfield A&T

Please see the attached flyer to join our newly formed PTSA

April 28th - May 2nd

Support the Senior Class with Sweet & Savory Snacks. The Senior Class is excited to launch the “Sweet and Savory” fundraiser—an irresistible collection of chocolates, sweets, popcorn, candy, snack mixes, and more! Whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer something salty, there’s something for everyone.

All proceeds go directly toward senior class activities, including memorable events like prom and senior mementos. Plus, there's a special incentive: seniors who sell at least $350 worth of goods will receive a 50% discount on their prom ticket!

Don’t miss out on the chance to support your class and earn a reward.
See Mrs. Tucker in room B-110 to get involved and start selling today!

Decision Day - May 1st

Thursday, May 1st is Decision Day—a time to celebrate seniors' next big step after high school. Whether it's college, the military, a trade program, or jumping straight into a career, this is our seniors’ moment to shine. Let's celebrate with our seniors as they show off their plans!

Grammy Night is coming!

Parents, get ready to cheer on your seniors as they shine!

Plans are underway for Grammy Night—a fun-filled evening of celebration, music, and memories happening on Friday, May 9th! This special event is all about recognizing the amazing personalities and accomplishments of the Class of 2025, with Mock Elections where students will receive lighthearted awards that showcase their unique traits and unforgettable moments.

Expect an evening packed with music, laughter, and lasting memories as our seniors come together for a night they’ll never forget. Ticket prices and more details will be shared soon—so keep an eye out!

Mark your calendars and help your senior start planning their best red-carpet look—Grammy Night is going to be a star-studded celebration!

Senior Prom

• Location: The Meridian in Farmington Hills

  Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6 PM

  Tickets will be available soon.

  Price: $110 per ticket; After May 16: $125 each

Graduation Rehearsal

Wednesday, May 28th (directly after the last senior final exam).

Cap and Gown Pick-up

Tuesday, June 3rd – Don't forget! Yard signs and senior shirts will be distributed to those who paid in advance.

Senior Graduation

• Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10 AM
  Aretha Franklin Amphitheater
  More details will be forthcoming regarding cap and gown pick-up and graduation rehearsal.

You can still order your yearbook for $80.

The link to access sales is below.

https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/20632

Please come and support our Marching Warriors!

We are now accepting 9th, 10th, and 11th grade young women to join our A&T chapter of PBG. Please scan the QR code to register. Students can join on a first come, first served basis.

Congratulations to Micah Owens our BPA President on placing third in her event Presentation Individual at the BPA State Leadership Conference.

PLC is the old Lewis Business College, reopened in 2020 with the help of Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, who students had the opportunity to meet on our tour. Our girls got to see dresses designed by the students of PLC for Ruth E Carter, designer of the costumes for Black Panther, and work of the fashion designer April Walker.

On March 21st, our Southfield chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 18 members with an average GPA of 4.0

3RD Annual Say Yes to the Dress, new and gently used prom dresses for free.

There will also be a raffle for a free hair style and make up to anyone who receives a dress March 24-May 3, 2025. See Ms. Ellis in room B206 for details.

April showers has truly played a role in Spring Sports causing many of our games to be canceled and rescheduled. We are hoping the weather cooperates with us soon so that Girls Tennis and Boys Golf will get a chance to start swinging!

Girls Soccer played against Harper Woods this week coming off a rough start to the season and got their first win! It was exciting to watch the girls work together and secure the win on our home field! They played River Rouge next where they mercied them 8-0. It was a tremendous team effort as everyone worked together! They plan to keep the winning streak going.

Our Softball team came out swinging as they won their first game in a double hitter against Royal Oak Shrine. Bell led Southfield Arts & Tech Varsity Warriors with two hits in two at-bats. Adams and Ross each drove in one run. Phillips led with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. Adams, Bell, and Evans, each stole multiple bases for Southfield A&T Warriors. Southfield A&T Warriors ran wild on the base paths, piling up nine stolen bases for the game.

Baseball has several new members added to the team this year and while our freshmen are still evolving, our seniors are helping them. We had a double hitter against Harper Woods this week. We didn't win either of the games but we improved as the day progressed. We play at home next week against Avondale where we are looking for our first win.

Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology is bringing a transformative redesign to the secondary learning experience with its Career Pathway Academies. Starting this fall, our scholars will have the exciting opportunity to choose from 16 specialized Career Pathway Academy Program Concentrations, including:

• Business Management
• Culinary Arts
  
• Digital Multimedia Design
  
• Finance
  
• Firefighting/MFR/EMT
  
• Health Sciences
  
• Information Technology (with specializations in Advanced Programming, Cybersecurity, and Game Design)
  
• Marketing & Entrepreneurship
  
• Mechatronics & Robotics
  
• Performing Arts (with concentrations in Dance, Drama, Instrumental, and Voice)
  
• Radio/TV Production
  

Beginning in 10th grade, students will immerse themselves in their chosen field through coursework in both the 10th and 11th grades. They will engage in project-based learning, work-based learning such as field trips, job shadows and internships, with the added benefit of earning industry certifications and college credits through articulated and/or dual enrollment programs. Additionally, several academies feature after-school clubs such as Innovative Design Vehicle Challenge, Robotics, and Business Professionals of America. These clubs provide students with opportunities to extend their learning beyond the classroom, develop teamwork and leadership skills, and showcase their talents in regional, state and national competitions.

For questions please reach out to your student's counselor or contact Hallie Snyder, Director of Career Focused Education at hallie.snyder@southfieldk12.org or 248-746-4330.

During the month of March, students had the opportunity to learn, explore, and discuss many different career options. Here are a few of the highlights

If you have not done so already, please join the Class of 2025 Counseling Center remind:

https://www.remind.com/join/2025-cc

Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology requires community service hours along with 22 graduation credits. Your student is required to complete and submit their Volunteer Log to their counselor before or during Senior Check-Out. Using the Volunteer Log, your student can submit hours accumulated through May of their respective graduation year. Hours required for each graduating class as follows:

Senior Class of 2025 = 15 Hrs.

Senior Class of 2026 & Beyond = 20 Hrs.

Please view the attachments or see your counselor for questions.

Beginning Fall 2024, students from the Class of 2025 and beyond may be eligible for the Community College Guarantee, which includes:

• In-district tuition, contact hours, and mandatory fees.
• An additional $1,000 Michigan Achievement Bonus award for Pell-eligible students, which can be used toward additional college costs.
• More information can be found HERE

Please continue to use the service support link below so we can better assist you.

If you have a counseling emergency, someone will contact you as soon as possible.

Service Support Link: https://forms.gle/1FheMqhAemdJwLz46

Our school community has been a shining example of leadership in action this month--from the classroom to the court, the field to the stage.

Teachers Remain Victorious in the Student vs. Teacher Showdown

The Senior Class Board brought the energy, but the teachers ultimately claimed victory in the Students vs. Teachers Basketball Game--proving that with age comes wisdom and talent. There were plenty of thrilling moments, laughs, and school spirit as students and faculty battled it out in one of the year’s most highly awaited events.

Junior Class Fundraiser Hits the Sweet Spot

The Junior Class Board also started their leadership experience off to a sweet start with their World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser--and it was a big success! Thanks to the faculty and student body support, this first fundraiser set the stage for a positive year of junior class activities and involvement.

NHS Welcomes 18 New Inductees

We also celebrated our long-awaited National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, where 18 new members were inducted into this prestigious organization. It was an afternoon of pride and inspiration, as school leaders gathered to honor excellence in scholarship, leadership, character, and service. The ceremony featured heartfelt words from Mrs. Tucker, Ms. Felix-Brown, NHS Advisor Ms. Ellis, Principal Reese, and Associate Principal Ms. Caggins. NHS President and Vice President, Paris Whitman and Denell Austin also had the honor of speaking and presiding over the induction. The ceremony was memorable with a soulful performance of Lift Every Voice and Sing by Jaylah Robinson, leaving the crowd in awe. One of the most touching messages of the evening was from Ms. Ellis, quoting John C. Maxwell: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”--a sentiment lived out by all of the leaders highlighted in this month’s column.

Girl’s Soccer Unbeatable Match

On the field, our Girls Soccer Team rocked their third home game of the season with an incredible 8-0 win against River Rouge High School. The team played with unity and heart, as Gabrielle Best scored five goals, Leila Arrington added a goal in the last minute of the game, and Micah Owens added another goal to the scoreboard. While these individual performances sparked the field, ultimately it was a team effort that prevailed on the day in their fourth match of the season.

From service to sportsmanship, and competition at its best, to fundraising at its finest, our student leaders hold the bar even higher--going the way, leading the way, and showing the way for everyone.

April Activities

April 15, 2025 Lunch and Learn Event: After the Career Fair; Opportunities Await offered during "A and B Lunch Periods.

April 16, 2025 MSU: My Next Steps (Invitation ONLY Event for Admitted Students) from 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m.

April 17, 2025 Financial Success for High School Graduates from 12:30 p.m. -1:30 pm

April 28, 2025 EMERGE Virtual Reality Mobile Site Visit-Selected classes will participate in this event.

Senior Announcements

For the Class of 2025 Students and Parents, please continue to check your email for scholarship opportunities and other important information regarding Career and Education Planning.

Important Deadlines to Remember:

• FAFSA Application deadline is June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time
• Corrections/Updates Deadline: September 14, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. CT.
• Check with Schools: Each college and career/trade school may have its own deadline, so it's crucial to check with the specific school you plan to attend.

To learn more about Financial Aid, Scholarships, Michigan Student Aid Programs, and other valuable resources, follow the link below:

https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-families

Review upcoming Virtual Financial Aid Webinars Registration Dates using the link below:

https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/michigan-achievement-scholarship/informational-session

The College and Career Center staff is available to assist students with Career/Education Planning, the college application process, and scholarship opportunities. Students can visit the College and Career Center located in D201 Monday-Friday during school hours. Ms. Easley, Ms. Kisner, and Mrs. Williams are available to assist students. Ms. Easley is available to schedule appointments after school or virtually upon request.

Any Oakland County family with a school-age student can access up to $4,000 in reimbursement for mental health services. Previously, the reimbursement was capped at $2,000. This is available to families regardless of family income.

School Mental Health Navigator Program

The Oakland Community Health Network’s (OCHN) Mental Health School Navigators (MHSN) provide mental health and substance use outreach and resources to Oakland County schools. MHSNs connect youth and families to behavioral health and substance use supports, as well as financial assistance.

For more information about the School Mental Health Navigator Program

please call 248-462-6294 or

email SchoolNavigator@oaklandchn.org

Please take advantage of this opportunity to add a new experience to your daily life.

You have been invited to be mindful with Inner Explorer HOME. Please use one of the links below to download the free app on your phone.
Google Play store - http://bit.ly/2IYLvJcApple

App Store - https://apple.co/2WNm0Eu

For the safety and security of fans attending home sporting events, the following process will be followed:

***All fans will be checked by a handheld

metal detector!!***

***No School ID/miStar NO ENTRY!

***NO Ski mask (Shall not be visible at any

time!)

***No Backpacks/Bookbags

***No purses (small handheld clutches

acceptable)

As spring arrives, embrace renewal and growth, both within and around you. Like nature, let go of winter's grip and welcome the fresh possibilities that spring offers.

April 18th - Good Friday - NO SCHOOL

April 23rd - Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL