Dear Parents/Guardians:

I’m getting older. How do I know this, other than my thinning hair daily reminder? I have a newfound fondness for birdwatching, wearing comfortable sweaters (think The Big Lebowski style), using toothpicks after meals, and having recently changed my fitness philosophy to focus on longevity health and wellness. While these are somewhat recent developments, it is not like this transformation took place overnight, though when I stop to think about it, it can seem that way.

Why do I tell you this? Because I see similar change happening with the members of our senior class. By the time this letter gets to you, our seniors will have approximately 30 school days left of their formal public education. They are in the twilight of their Clarkston Schools experience...senior citizens of CHS, if you will. I also see parallels between my experience and their experience. They seem a little more comfortable with themselves and around others. Yes, they worry about what will be next for them as they speed toward this new life transition, but with that worry, comes comfort through experience. Many of the trivial matters that bothered and confused them (and by proxy you) over the last few years, begin to melt away. Their importance doesn’t seem so paramount. Now, I am not saying you will wake up Saturday to see your son or daughter wistfully looking out the window at the nearest tree to spot a Cedar Waxwing, sipping a cup of coffee with Nescafe’, whilst wearing a wool cardigan, but if you pay attention, you might find that they are becoming a bit less like the “high schooler” you have come to know and a bit more of the adult they are fast becoming. At CHS, we embrace this time with them. They are morphing from students into our compatriots through shared experience. This is a great time to be a parent and one of transition for you as well. Please embrace it, and them. We certainly are, particularly as we get to spend a few more weeks with them. For those of you who have juniors and sophomores, I have no advice...keep up the good fight. Their transformation will be here before you know it!

Sincerely,

Gary L. Kaul

Principal

APRIL

04/01-05 Spring Recess - School Closed

04/09 PTSA Meeting 7:00 - 8:00 P.M., Lab 200

04/19 Good Friday - School Closed

04/26 Spring Play 7:00 P.M. - PAC

04/27 Spring Play 7:00 P.M. - PAC

MAY

05/02 Senior Awards Night - 6:30 P.M. - PAC

05/08 National Honor Society Induction - 7:00 P.M. - PAC

05/13 Drama Awards/Mime Night - 7:00 P.M. - PAC

05/14 PTSA Meeting 7:00 - 8:30 P.M., Lab 200

05/17 Pops Concert - 7:00 P.M. - PAC

05/21 Senior's Last Day Walk and Picnic

05/22 Senior Prom - Palazzo Grande

05/24 Teacher P/D Day - 1/2 Day Students -

Dismissal @ 10:43 A.M.

05/27 Memorial Day - School Closed

JUNE

06/03 Graduation - DTE Energy Theatre - 6:30 P.M.

06/10 1/2 Day for Students - dismissal @ 10:43

06/11 1/2 Day for Students - dismissal @ 10:43

06/11 PTSA Meeting 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. - Lab 200

06/12 1/2 Day - last day for students - dismissal @ 10:43

This schedule reflects the calendar changes that were made due to Snow Days.

Note:

• May 10 becomes a full day for students (previously a 1/2 day)
• June 6 becomes a full day for students (previously a 1/2 day)
• June 7 becomes a full day for students (previously a 1/2 day)
• Additional half days added on June 10, 11, 12.

Juniors will be taking the SAT/WORKKEYS on April 9-10. Sophomores will be taking the PSAT on April 11, Seniors will begin classes @ 11:48 on the scheduled testing days. OTC will NOT be in session on testing days.

If a college requests your final transcript (and most do), you must submit a request online via the Parchment system. Do not assume this will automatically be done for you!

When requesting final transcripts to be sent to colleges, grades will be updated ASAP after school is out for students. This can be up to two weeks after school is out (end of June). You will need to submit a brand new request. Requests can (and should) be made in Parchment now, but students must check the "Hold for Grades" option to make sure that 2nd semester grades are included.

Seniors who are finishing up credit recovery outside of school (including online classes); in order to participate in the graduation ceremony at DTE on June 3rd, CHS needs to have written verification of courses completed and final grades by Monday, May 20th.

Each year we are required by the State of Michigan to report the post-high school plans for all seniors. All seniors will be sent a link to survey through their school email address on April 17, 2019. Each senior must complete this survey in order to pick up their cap and gown on the morning of the senior walk.

Clarkston High School is pleased to host the Senior Awards Program in the Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. Seniors from the Class of 2019 will be recognized for their accomplishments in one or more areas of academic excellence and scholarships will be awarded. On behalf of the CHS staff, we congratulate you and your student. If your student has a 3.5 or better we invite you, your son/daughter, family members and friends to attend this program as we honor him /her in a celebration of achievements. Eligible students have already received an invitation by mail. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Browne in the Principal's Office @ 248-623-3541. There will be a rehearsal for the students the morning of May 2 at 7:00 a.m. in the Performing Arts Center. This rehearsal is MANDATORY for all seniors who plan to attend Senior Awards Night. If your student has a conflict with our rehearsal time please contact Ms. Julie Krzciok via email at : jmkrzciok@clarkston.k12.mi.us.

Counselors will be meeting with juniors on Thursday, May 30th during 5th & 6th hours to hold "Future Seniors" meetings. During these meetings, counselors will discuss everything that juniors need to know to get ready for their senior year, including: the college application process/timeline, how to send SAT/ACT scores to colleges, different "types" of admissions, application essays, how to send transcripts to colleges, how to request letters of recommendation, financial aid, scholarships, etc.

Parents: Be sure to ask your student about their "Summer to Do" list and help them prepare for applying to colleges next fall.

The Michigan Boys State and Girls State is a National Civics Leadership program that offers a week-long conference that shapes a lifetime! The American Legion and the Women's Auxiliary will be reviewing applications and sponsor junior-class applicants from the Clarkston area to attend the June 16-22, 2019 conference. Information and applications are available in the Counseling Office, or you may contact Shannon Carolin at skcarolin@clarkston.k12.mi.us. More information also available at: http://youtu.be/LI6RUYU- 8.

Don't wait until senior year to get ready for college. The spring is a great time to check out colleges:

• Look up school websites - What are the admission requirements? What kind of scholarship do they offer?
• Visit schools - It's not freezing out any more and classes are still in session, so you can see what the campus is really like when it's busy. If you wait until summer, you might be visiting a ghost town!
• Talk to admission reps - They'l help to answer any questions you have.
• We will have over 50 college reps visiting CHS in the fall, so encourage your students to sign up to speak with the admissions rep from the colleges that they are interested in. Students should listen for announcements or check the CHS Counseling website for dates/times of visits in the fall.

Counselors are currently working on finalizing student schedules for the 2019-2020 school year. The only changes that will be made to student schedules in the fall are those changes that need to be made due to a student failure. Students who are behind in overall credit or fail a class for graduation are highly encouraged to enroll in summer school to recover the credit(s). Students should meet with their counselor prior to enrolling in summer school to make sure they are registering for the correct class.

Summer School information will be available in mid-May for sophomores and juniors who need to recover credits during the summer. Make an appointment to see your counselor at that time for more information.

Students interested in testing out in August 2019 must turn in a completed Test Out form and $10 deposit to the CHS Counseling Office no later than Friday, June 7th. Details on the Test Out process and forms can be found in the CHS Counseling Office and on the CHS Counseling website.

• Advanced Placement Tests will be administered the weeks of May 6-10 and May 13-17. Be sure to mark your calendar for the correct test date, location, and exam time, all of which will be emailed to you prior to testing. If you have any questions, please reach Miss Carolin at skcarolin@clarkston.k12.mi.is.
• Tests will be administered at St. Trinity Church in Clarkston, NOT Clarkston HIgh School, unless specified.
• Morning exams start promptly at 8:00 a.m., so please be to your testing location no later than 7:45 a.m. Afternoon exams begin promptly at 12:00 p.m., so please be at your testing location no later than 11:45 a.m. Students who arrive late or at the wrong location will forfeit their exam, as well as their exam fees.
• St. Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 7925 Sashabaw Road, just north of Clarkston Road. Parking is located behind the building, and students must drive slowly in and out of the parking lot as there is a daycare located on the side of this building. Please be mindful that we are guests in this facility.
• Alternate testing sites, which will be specified personally to students, may be held at the Clarkston Community Schools Board Office, located at 6389 Clarkston Road. Enter at the front entrance and you will be directed to the designated testing room.
• Please refer to Page 5 of your "Bulletin for AP students and Parents 2018-2019" for a list of 'what to bring' and 'what NOT to bring' to the exam room. Bulletins will be distributed to students in April.
• If you are taking two exams in one day (a morning and afternoon exam), you will want to pack a lunch or snack to eat between exam sessions. You will not have time to leave and go out to lunch and make it back to the testing center before your next exam. Plan ahead!
• Students taking AM exams will be excused from their 1st-4th hour classes. Students taking PM exams will be excused from their 4th-6th hour classes.

On Wednesday, April 24th, the CHS Counseling Department will be taking 2 buses of juniors to the National College Fair at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Students will be leaving at 7:45 a.m. and will return at 11:45 a.m. Students will be excused 1st through 4th hours that day. This is an excellent opportunity for students to meet with admission representatives from over 120 colleges across the country. Students will be able to investigate schools, programs, admission requirements, financial aid, scholarship information, and much more. Now is the time for juniors to start getting serious about their college options and attending the National College Fair is a great place to start. If you are interested in attending this field trip, please pick up a permission slip in the Counseling Office. The first 100 juniors to return the completed permission slip to the Counseling Office will receive a seat on one of the buses. The deadline to turn in permission slips is March 29th.

Girls & Boys Basketball: Lost in first round of district play

Bowling: The Varsity Girls finished third in the conference 4-2 and 6-2 overall. Boys finished 7th in Regionals. Girls finished 5th in Regionals. "Boys finished 3rd in OAA, 2 of 3 losses to eventual state finalists Oxford and Farmington Harrison. Patrick McCletchie was first team All-OAA, Jacob Corey second team All-OAA, Kyle Hancsak was honorable mention All-OAA. Team qualified as an All-State Academic Team, and Patrick has a shot at All-State consideration. Not bad for a rebuilding year!" - Coach Clayton

Competitive Cheer: Finished 5th in the league and 9th in the District. A note from Coach Domsic, "we reached many of our goals, which included getting an overall score of 700+ (716) and throwing back tucks in round 2 at our last two competitions of the season. (Back tucks are needed in Round 2 in order to be competitive with the top teams in the state). Our round 3 routine was always one of the bests at every competition we went to."

Ice Hockey: Made it to Regional Final game, lost to Orchard Lake St. Mary's

Boys & Girls Ski: Placed 4th in the State

Swimming: Senior Diver Justin Hallet made it to the State Final and placed 12th in the State.

Wrestling: Team Record 26-6, 8 State Qualifiers, Regional Champions, Individual State Place winners: - Devin Trevino (2nd) - Mac Hanselman (4th) - Jake Billette (5th)

On March 15th, the CHS German Club traveled to the University of Michigan to compete in the annual event known as German Day. Delegations from 24 Michigan schools, totaling approximately 800 students, competed in a variety of events.

In a crowded field of high-quality musical entries, the ten-member Clarkston Polka Troupe, under the leadership of Evan Hall, won 1st place for its memorable musical performance! In addition to Evan, the Polka Troupe members included: seniors Emily Rumstadt and Riley Keller; juniors Trey Scovill, Will Silvey, Patrick Desantis, Nick Schlappi and Maggie Gipe; and sophomores Liz Walker and Tori Knieper.

Marlena Komatz and Makenzie Griffin also brought home a second place win for their Level 4 skit!

The entire CHS German team in attendance at the contest did a wonderful job representing our school. Thank you to all who participated, and congratulations!”

We would like to congratulate CHS DECA marketing students for making it to the State Career Development Conference in downtown Detroit this March.

There were over 4,000 high school students from around the state of Michigan that participated. Nick Valley received a performance medal and DECA leadership member Nate Sesti was one of 15 students in the State selected to attend the Ignite Leadership Academy. It was an honor for our students to be a part of this exciting career development opportunity!

Three CHS students who attend Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northwest earned first place while competing against 57 teams representing 21 career and technical centers from across Michigan. The competitions took place in Lansing on March 17 and March 18 for the Michigan ProStart® Competition. ProStart is an annual culinary and management competition hosted by the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation.

The students from Northwest competed in the Culinary Team competition. The students on the winning team include:

Gavin Goik, senior

Danielle Little, junior

Juliana Stuertz, senior

Congratulations!

With a theme of Deep Space this year, Team RUSH is launching into space with a great start! They first blasted off with a tournament win at Kettering University and an Innovation in Controls Award, placing them first in the State of Michigan, week 1. Onto Alabama with a 3rd place finish and an Industrial Design Award. Next space stop: East Kentwood on March 29-30, then the State Championships at Saginaw Valley State University April 10-13. Their final Deep Space competition will be the World Championships in Detroit April 24-27!

Please watch this amazing video on the first tournament, Kettering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c0_gwn4k3k

If you cannot get to see RUSH in person, you can watch them remotely! Go to https://thebluhttps://thebluealliance.com/gameday/27 to watch their match videos!

RUSH has a VERY STRONG presence on FaceBook as well: @teamrush27

To find out more about Team RUSH, go to www.teamrush27.net

Congratualtions to CHS junior Michaela Mueller who recently won 2 Gold Keys and 1 Silver Key at the Scholastic Art Awards this year! Mrs. Rudolph, CHS Art teacher, attended the ceremony at the DIA film theater. Michaela's art work was displayed at The College for Creative Studies in Detroit in February.

Congratulations to seniors Sydney Havens, Farhiya Osman and Valentina Vargas for being selected to receive the 2019 Michigan Affiliate NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing Award. They are being recognized for their computing-related aspirations and for their demonstrated, outstanding aptitude and interest in information technology and computing; solid leadership ability; good academic history; and plans for post-secondary education. These young women should be honored to receive this distinction as they are 3 of just 41 young women selected from across the State of Michigan for this award. They will be recognized at an awards ceremony on March 30th in Grand Rapids.

In January, 19 CHS students elected to compete in the National German Exam, a contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German. Overall, approximately 20,000 students from across the United States participated in the 2019 exams.

The following students have been commended for their performance in this competition. Their names appear online in the 2019 AATG Honor Roll, which is organized by award, exam level, and state. (National German Exam Honor Roll).

Level 4+ Gold Award:

Lara Steib

Level 4+ Bronze Award:

Evan Hall

Emily Rumstadt

Riley Keller

Level 3 Bronze Award:

Caitlyn Pittman

Level 2 Silver Award:

Alaina Hopkinson

In addition, the following students received the Achievement Award, a noteworthy accomplishment in this challenging national contest!

Level 3

Grace Dean

Gabe Puzio

Halee Tisler

Level 4:

Magdelyn Gipe

Nathan Knieper

Logan Malone

Attention Seniors and Parents of Seniors:

Here is all the information you need for the Senior Celebrations!

The Senior Celebrations consist of the Senior Picnic and Grad Night Party.

The Senior Picnic is held at Clintonwood Park immediately following the Senior Walk (Tuesday, May 21). This event is for senior students only. Drive or walk to the park and enjoy some outdoor activities along with a picnic lunch. There is no cost to the graduating senior.

The Grad Night Party is an event that is held at CHS immediately following the commencement ceremony and runs until 3:00 a.m.. There will be inflatables, great prizes, DJs, a magician, casino, cash cube, and segway racing, along with other fun things to do! And did we mention FOOD? Lots of food! The evening concludes with the ever-popular hypnotist! Tickets are required for entry. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased before the party.

Here is a list of important dates:

• Thursday, May 2: Senior Awards

Grad Night Party tickets, PawPrints, and yard signs will be sold BEFORE the ceremony. Even if your student is not participating in this event, you can still purchase a ticket, yard sign or PawPrint or any combination.

• Tuesday through Friday, May 14-17: Grad Night Party ticket sales during all lunches (we will be outdoors on Friday for senior luncheon & games).

• Tuesday, May 21: Senior Walk and Picnic

This will be the last day for ticket sales for the Grad Night Party. Please bring the required signed Parent/Student waiver to purchase. Ticket sales will remain open online only through Saturday, June 1. Tickets purchased online will have to be picked up the night of the party and a signed Parent/Student waiver will still be required in order to pick up the ticket and enter the party

• Monday, June 3: Grad Night Party immediately following commencement ceremony

Lots of other information can be found at our website linked here:

https://sites.google.com/site/chsseniorcelebrations/

(Located at CHS next to the Cafeteria)

Find everything you need to show your Clarkston Spirit and support Marketing students at the same time.

Apparel items including: T-shirts, sweatshirts, joggers. jackets, as well as Youth & Ladies selections. Small items such as hats, socks, bracelets, bandannas, bags, school supplies,

and so much more!

Hours

Monday: All lunches

Tuesday: All lunches

Wednesday: All lunches & 2:30-3:30 after school

Thursday: All lunches
Friday: Closed

We accept Cash, Check, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

*Lunch hours 10:40-12:10. Please note that we are staffed by Clarkston High School Marketing students. We will close for exams and school closings.

About Us

The CHS School Store is staffed by Marketing students where they receive hands-on experience not only running the store, but meeting with vendors such as NIKE and OURAY to select items to sell. Students create displays and find new ways to promote and price items. This is their 'learning lab' and our students are excited to share it with you!

Visit, email, and follow us!

- Facebook: www.facebook.com/clarkston.wolves.142

- Twitter: @junglebungalow

- Instagram: @jungle_bungalow

- E-mail: chsschoolstore@clarkston.k12.mi.us

Article by student Brian Verville

Kacha Azema, Executive creative Director of Skidmore Studios in Detroit, presented Marketing I and II classes with his marketing knowledge and expertise. Kacha wowed the students with his relentless energy, sharp mind, and ideas that know no bounds. He also presented marketing strategies that cross platforms, and discussed how they connect the creative marketing aspects with the business’s goals. Kacha shared examples of re-branding products as well as the work involved in launching new brands. Students were given some great real-life insight into the world of marketing by having such a great guest speaker to talk and answer their questions.

Wellness is described by the World Health Organization as a state of “complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease ....” Mental and emotional health is a cornerstone of wellness. Statistically, we know that 1 in 5 people (including adolescents) will struggle with some form of mental health condition. At CHS, we will be providing information about common mental health conditions impacting teens, such as anxiety and depression, to interested students in the months of April and May (exact dates to be determined) during all lunches in the LGI. We will also talk about strategies on how to make things better. If your child is interested, tell them to watch for details in the school announcements and to bring their lunch, bring a friend, and check it out!

Administration

Mr.Gary Kaul, Principal, glkaul@clarkston.k12.mi.us

Mr. Joshua LaMay, Asst. Principal, jmlamay@clarkston.k12.mi.us

Mrs. Amy Quayle, Asst. Principal, aequayle@clarkston.k12.mi.us

Mrs. Nichole Trzasko, Dean of Students, nltrzasko@clarkston.k12.mi.us

Phone Numbers:

248-623-3544/3545 Attendance

248-623-4002 Athletic Department

248-623-4040 Counseling Department

248-623-3600 Main Office

CHS Mission Statement

The Mission of Clarkston High School is to promote student achievement and ethical behavior in a safe and caring learning community as students become contributing members of a diverse and changing world.

Board of Education 2018-2019

Elizabeth Egan, President

Kelli Horst, Vice President

Gregory Need, Treasurer

Stephen J. Hyer, Secretary

Andrea Catalina, Trustee

Stefanie Crane, Trustee

Cheryl McGinnis, Trustee

Central Office Administration

Shawn Ryan, Superintendent

John Lucido, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services

Nancy Mahoney, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services

Kathy Christopher, Executive Director of Student Support Services

Mary Beth Rogers, Executive Director of Business Services

Radhika Issac, Administrator of Data Structure & Analysis

Staci Puzio, Director of Student Growth and Well-Being

Mary Ellen Rowe, Marketing Director

MISSION STATEMENT

Clarkston Community Schools creates a learning environment where students, staff, and families are challenged, healthy, engaged, safe, and supported.

The Clarkston Community Schools, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, states that it is the policy of the Clarkston Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, disability, height, weight, and/or any other legally protected characteristic, be discriminated against, excluded from participation, in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

If any person believes that the Clarkston Community School District or any part of the school organization is guilty of discrimination as noted above, he/she may bring forward a complaint which should be referred to as an grievance to the following public officials: Deputy Superintendent (Section 504 Coordinator).

Clarkston Community Schools

6389 Clarkston Road

Clarkston, MI 48346

(All other inquiries related to discrimination)

Mr. John Lucido, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services

Clarkston Community Schools, 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346