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October 16, 2026

StevensonHigh SchoolOctober 16, 2026

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Half Day Bell Schedule for Friday, October 23rd
CSA testing 4th-6th ~ dismissal at 10:35am
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Dear Stevenson Families and Students,

Thank you to our entire school community for making Homecoming Week such a wonderful success, culminating in a well-organized and well-attended dance!


We encourage all families to join us for our last home football game of the season. The theme for the night is "Pink Out: Fight Against Breast Cancer." During the game, we will honor individuals who have battled cancer and those who continue the fight. Our players will be wearing special tribute jerseys featuring name plates to honor loved ones and community members impacted by cancer.


I want to share a few important reminders and updates as we approach the end of Marking Period 1, which officially ends on Friday, October 23rd.


Common Summative Assessments will be administered during the week of October 19th. Please note that CSAs will count as 20% of a student's Marking Period 1 grade. We encourage all students to prepare as best they can to finish the marking period strong! Please note the specific testing schedule below:


  • Thursday, October 22nd (Full Day of School): Students will take MP1 CSAs in Hours 1, 2, & 3. (No Spartan Time)

  • Friday, October 23rd (Half Day, 7:25 AM – 10:35 AM): Students will take MP1 CSAs in Hours 4, 5, & 6.

  • Career Center Students (3/4 Block): Students enrolled in the 3/4 Block will take their CSA on Thursday, October 22nd. These students will NOT report to their 3/4 Block Career Center class on Friday, October 23rd.

  • 7th hour students will take their CSA on Wednesday, October 21st.


We are so grateful for the continued support, dedication, and spirit of our wonderful school community, and we look forward to another great week ahead!


Pete Kotsogiannis

Principal

SPARTANS FOR LIFE!! 💙

2026-2027 Secondary School Family Survey
Please take a moment and review this short secondary survey

📅 Dates to Remember 📅 Dates to Remember

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7 PTSA Meeting 6:30 | Booster Club 7:15 - Community Room

7 Student COUNT DAY

10 Homecoming Dance 7:00pm

14 Half Day: PTC (V: 1-4 & IP: 5-8)

15 Blood Drive

22 CSA - Full Day of School (1-3)

23 CSA - Half Day of School (4-6) (End MP1)

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1 Day Light Savings - Fall back

3 NO SCHOOL - PD

4 PTSA 6:30 & Booster 7:15PM Comm Room

5 Music Dept Concert 7:00PM PAC

6 Music Marathon 5:00PM PAC

23 Fleece & Thank You 3-9PM Comp Gym

25-27 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break 🦃

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2 Booster Club Meeting 7:15pm

4-6 Fall Musical Play

21-31 NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

Class of 2027 SENIOR NEWS
Stay up to date regarding all things for your 2027 Graduate.
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STEVENSON STAR AWARDS STEVENSON STAR AWARDS

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Amanda Feheley & Rick Mestdagh

Student Activity Directors

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Robin Mackson

AP Psych

~ Spartan Pride ~ ~ Spartan Pride ~

SADD Homecoming Tailgate

SADD and Livonia Save Our Youth hosted our annual Safe and Sober Homecoming Tailgate Party. We had a great turnout of Tailgaters who player Water pong, corn hole, ate some food and listened to great music.

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DECA ~ Supports ALS with a Miracle Minute

On Friday night, at the Homecoming Game, DECA held a Miracle Minute for ALS. Thank you to everyone who participated and donated money to this important cause. DECA is very proud to announce that we collected almost $1,300 in one minute!!! With an additional donation from the Spartan Corner, we will be donating $1,500 to be split between ALS and the Grodzicki family.

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SHS MARCHING BAND ~ MSBOA

This amazing marching band performed for judges, and they were awarded 1 across the board!! We are so incredibly proud of them all and all their hard work! LINK TO FB PAGE

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Fall Blood Drive 🩸SHS Saving Lives Fall Blood Drive 🩸SHS Saving Lives

Our blood drive from Monday will impact over 129 lives!

Goal: 36 units

Appointments: 52

Registered: 43 donors

Collected: 43 units (31 Whole-Blood, 12 Double-Red)


Stevenson's best blood drive in 8 years!!!


Thank you for all of your support to make this happen :)

Next blood drive is March 2nd.

💗PINK OUT WEEK 🎀 💗PINK OUT WEEK 🎀

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PINK OUT WEEK

🎀STARTING MONDAY OCTOBER 12 TO OCTOBER 16TH ~ Please celebrate with us. 💗

REFLECTIONS CONTEST ~ Registration now open REFLECTIONS CONTEST ~ Registration now open

Take A Closer Look at Reflections

Reflections is a multi-level arts program that brings students, families, and communities together through the creativity.

Each year, students create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. Students can enter one or more arts categories and participate the program division that best fits their grade level or support needs. Based on options available in each state, winning entries may advance for additional recognition at the state and national levels.

What My Culture Means to Me | 2026-2027 PTA Reflections Theme

Reflections Theme: “What My Culture Means to Me”

In Reflections, each entry must be an original creation inspired by the annual student-created Reflections theme. The theme is what makes Reflections special because every student uses the same theme, no matter their experience with making art.

Each theme inspires students to create and share their ideas through artwork. PTAs use the to engage their entire community in creativity and art-making.

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Stevenson Music Department Fundraiser ~ HOLIDAY WREATHS 🎄 Stevenson Music Department Fundraiser ~ HOLIDAY WREATHS 🎄

It's never too early to think about the holiday season! This year, the Livonia Stevenson Music Boosters have partnered with Sherwood Forest Farms to fundraise for the Instrumental Music program at Livonia Stevenson.

FAQ:
- When can I order? Now - 10/31/26
- When do I have to pay? All money and orders are due no later than October 31, 2026
- Where do I send payment? You can send a check or Money order payable to LSMB by mail to LSMB, PO BOX 531081, Livonia, MI 48153, or by student drop-off in a sealed envelope labeled "Wreath Fundraiser" in the payment lockbox near Mr. Alessandrini's office OR the main office.
- When and where will I need to pick up my order? Local orders will be delivered to SHS between 11/16-11/23, and Direct Shipping orders will arrive around Thanksgiving at the address provided at the time of the order.

🎄 ORDER A YOUR HOLIDAY DECOR HERE 🎄
Click Here to Place your Order
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What's Happening Around LPS What's Happening Around LPS

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Costume Closet

Tues 10/6 6p-7:30p & Sat 10/10 10a-11:30a
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Garfield Groceries and Garfield Garments officially opened

Here is a link to the website for more information, in case you are curious! Garments and Groceries - Garfield Community School

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IN NEED OF HOLIDAY HELP?

The Goodfellows is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization that provides help to families with children at Christmas.


Applications for holiday help are due at the end of October and can be found on their website.


Each city has their own Goodfellows. Links provided below in alphabetical order:


  • Livonia Goodfellows

  • Redford Goodfellows

  • Wayne Goodfellows

  • Westland Goodfellows

WORK PERMITS are now ONLINE ONLY!! WORK PERMITS are now ONLINE ONLY!!

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New Procedure for Work Permits

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is preparing to launch the new Youth Employment Permit Portal a centralized online system that will modernize the state’s youth employment permit process and make it more convenient and accessible for minors, families and employers. Local school districts and nonpublic schools will no longer issue youth employment permits.


Beginning today, October 2, employers and minors will use the new portal to complete the youth employment permit process through one statewide system. Visit Michigan.gov/YouthEmployment or CLICK HERE for additional information and updates,

LPS is looking for GREAT TEAM MEMBERS LPS is looking for GREAT TEAM MEMBERS

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Do you know anyone interested in becoming a Noon Monitor, Substitute Teacher, Substitute Secretary, or Substitute Paraprofessional, please direct them to Edustaff.org to apply.


Attached is Edustaff's contact phone number for anyone who may have questions about the application process. There is a very helpful FAQ page as well Contact - K-12 Education.


Thank you for helping us recruit and support our schools!

NAVIGATING SHS NAVIGATING SHS

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HOW TO RELEASE YOUR STUDENT EARLY

We do not call students out of class based on a parent phone call to the office. Please follow one of these methods:


  • To have your student waiting in the office for you: Send a note with them to take (first thing in the morning) to their assistant principal's office before school starts. They will receive a pass to come to the office at the time you designate for their checkout pass. This method is beneficial because the student's attendance will be taken care of in advance, avoiding those robocalls letting you know that your student was absent.


  • If you do not send a note: Please call the office about 1.5 - 2 hours before you want the student dismissed. We prepare a pass and have your student ready to go upon your arrival. If you pick up your student in the afternoon, you will receive a robocall regarding the absence. The absence will be excused the following morning by the Attendance Secretary.


IMPORTANT: Anyone picking up a student must show their ID when they arrive. The person picking up the student MUST be in the list of that student's contacts.

Parent Reported Absence - Parent How to Directions
2026-27 HOW TO REPORT ABSENCE ONLINE

SHS POLICY UPDATES SHS POLICY UPDATES

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2027 YEARBOOK is on SALE NOW!! 2027 YEARBOOK is on SALE NOW!!

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2027 YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR $70.

This price expires November 16th.

PURCHASE YEARBOOK HERE
order by NOVEMBER 16 and Save!!
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AP TESTING REGISTRATION BEGINS OCTOBER 8th AP TESTING REGISTRATION BEGINS OCTOBER 8th

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Key Dates:

  • AP Registration Window: October 8th, 2026 to October 29th, 2026.

  • Late Fee: $40 after 3 p.m. on October 29th. Only accepting late exam orders through November 5th, 2026.

Steps to Register:

  1. Join Your AP Class on College Board:

    • Use the specific JOIN code for your AP class to add it on College Board.

    • Indicate whether you plan to take the exam (“Yes” or “No”). The default is set to "Yes".

    • If you don’t want to take the exam, make sure to change the status to "No" before October 29th to avoid unnecessary charges. You must indicate IN WRITING to Mrs. Wojtyniak that you do not want to take the exam.

  2. Register and Pay via Total Registration:

    • Go to https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/232358

    • Create an account (or log in if you’ve done this before).

    • Indicate which exam(s) you are going to take.

    • Pay using a credit/debit card.

Important Reminders:

  • Double-check that you’ve chosen the correct exam and that your payment is submitted by October 29th.

  • If you’re unsure or have questions, you can contact Mrs. Wojtyniak in the Counseling Office or check the AP info on the school website under the Counseling > Testing and Test Prep > AP Exams section.

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Early College Acceptance ~ COMMON APPLICATION DEADLINE: Oct 26th Early College Acceptance ~ COMMON APPLICATION DEADLINE: Oct 26th

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Many colleges and universities have a deadline of November 1st for Early Action for the Common Application.


Counselors have a required portion of the Common Application to complete in order for the application to be complete.


In order to ensure that the counselor portion is complete by the November 1st deadline you must submit your request to us by 3pm on Monday October 26th.


Requests after 3pm on October 26th will most likely NOT be able to be completed by the November 1st Early Action Deadline. These applications will then be considered for rolling admissions.


It is the responsibility of the student to know the admission deadline for the colleges and universities for which they will be applying.


Please contact the admission department of the colleges or universities if you have questions about their admission requirements or deadlines.


Thank you,

Stevenson Counseling Department

COMMONAPP.ORG
CLICK HERE TO START YOUR APPLICATION

FAFSA 2027-2028 FAFSA 2027-2028

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Attention Seniors and Senior Parents--

Having trouble with your FAFSA? Not sure how to start your FAFSA. We have two virtual FAFSA workshops scheduled to help you with completing and submitting the FAFSA. We only ask that you click on one of the links for the date that works best for you ahead of the actual event. The dates for these are November 5th and November 19th. Both of them are scheduled at 7 pm. All the information about the workshops is contained in the document below. See your school counselor if you have any questions. Please use this workshop if you are stuck on what to do with this important form used to find funds for college plans next year!


Dates/Time:

Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m.


Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m.


More than 24 hours before you attend the FAFSA Workshop:

● Student applicants and each parent contributor must each create their own FSA

ID at studentaid.gov more than 24 hours ahead of starting the FAFSA.

● Determine which parent(s) will contribute information to the FAFSA -

https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/is-my-parent-a-contributor.jpg

● Record each studentaid.gov login in a secure location or on Step One of the

FAFSA Worksheet.

● Review the FAFSA Checklist to gather information necessary to complete the

FAFSA.

● Participants will need contributor social security numbers (if applicable), personal

emails, and cell phone numbers.

● If you are unable to join the workshop on the date/time selected, you can access

OU hosted workshops open to anyone regardless of college choice on the

Financial Aid Events website at OU.

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October is FREE Application Month October is FREE Application Month

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Michigan Institution Updates
Michigan College Access Network
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Michigan Seal of Biliteracy Coming to the Class of 2027

Starting with the Graduating Class of 2026, Livonia Public Schools will be honoring qualifying seniors with the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy. To find out more information about this opportunity, please carefully read the introduction letter by clicking here. Registration information is enclosed in the letter. We will arrange testing opportunities in the fall of 2026 for Class of 2027 students.


If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Miga (mmiga@livoniapublicschools.org).

2027-28 FAFSA

Haven't Completed the FAFSA Yet?? No Problem!

If you have a graduating senior, assist their completion of the FAFSA with the resources below. There has never been a better time for students to use state & federal aid to pay for postsecondary costs. Remember, by filling out the FAFSA you are not accepting loans; your student may be eligible for free money in the form of Grants, Scholarships, Michigan Tuition Assistance Program & the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. The only way to utilize this free financial aid is to do the first step - complete the FAFSA.

michigan.gov/mistudentaid

mistudentaid@michigan.gov

888-447-2687

Student Assistance Provider: Stephanie Manske Student Assistance Provider: Stephanie Manske

SHS Clubs & Activities
SAP ~ GROUP INFORMATION

Question on the Week: How can I help my student deal with test anxiety?

Helping Your Teen Beat Test Anxiety 📝

It is common for middle and high school students to feel nervous before a big exam. However, when nervousness turns into test anxiety, it can impact their grades and well-being. Parents can play a huge role in helping students stay calm and confident. Here is a quick guide to help your teen beat test anxiety.

Before the Test: Build Healthy Habits 🗓️

  • Ditch the cramming: Encourage your teen to study a little bit each day rather than staying up late the night before.

  • Practice the real thing: Have them use practice tests with a timer to get used to the feel of the actual exam.

  • Prioritize sleep: Ensure your teen gets a full night of rest, as a tired brain struggles to recall information.

  • Fuel the body: Serve balanced meals and limit sugary snacks or energy drinks, which can cause jittery feelings.

  • Move around: Suggest a quick walk or exercise session to help release built-up stress.

During the Test: Smart In-The-Moment Strategies ⏱️

  • Take deep breaths: Teach your teen to take slow, deep breaths to naturally lower their heart rate when anxiety spikes.

  • Build momentum: Remind them to answer the easiest questions first to boost their confidence.

  • Skip and return: Advise them not to get stuck on a single hard question; they can always circle back to it later.

  • Change the self-talk: Remind your teen that a test score does not define their worth and perfection is not the goal.

Lean On Your School Team 🤝

You do not have to do this alone! Our schools offer several free tools to help your student prepare and feel supported:

  • 🍎 Teacher Support: Encourage your teen to talk to their teachers directly during extra help hours to clarify confusing topics.

  • 🏫 Homework Club: A structured, quiet space after school where students can finish assignments and get organized.

  • 👥 Peer Tutoring: Students can sign up to work one-on-one with fellow students who understand the material well.

  • 🧠 Counseling Department: Our school counselors are always available to teach students advanced stress-management techniques.

By working together on these habits and utilizing our school support systems, you can help your student face their next exam with a clear mind and a confident attitude!

Further Reading 📚

For more expert advice and deep-breathing exercises, check out these articles:

  • Test anxiety: Can it be treated? – A helpful guide from the Mayo Clinic.

  • 10 ways to manage and overcome test anxiety – Tips and strategies from the Division of Student Life.

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PTSA MEMBERSHIP 2026-2027

Stevenson High School PTSA Sign up:

Click below to select your PTSA Membership.

https://ashsptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

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BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM
If you need to sign up with cash or check

Become a Stevenson Booster Club member this 2026-2027 school year:

How do I become a member?

https://shsboosterclub.memberhub.com/store/items/843578 it is the easiest way to support our fundraising efforts. The yearly membership fee is $20 and 100% of the money raised goes directly to our students. Your membership allows you to vote on funding requests presented at our monthly meetings. We will not bombard you with emails or texts and you are not required to attend meetings.


For more information or for answers to general questions, please email: boosterclub.spartan@gmail.com

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Support all of our SHS Spartans!

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Volunteers Needed

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SPARTAN STRONG ~ ATHLETICS NEWSLETTER
click to get updates from Stevenson Athletics

Now a part of the LAKES VALLEY CONFERENCE Now a part of the LAKES VALLEY CONFERENCE

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Athletic Passes

2026-2027 Family Passes for $90

Student passes $20.

Individual Entry per person $7 (62+ / 6 under Free)

Please go to the Athletic office during the school day or inquire at any sporting event.


Spartan GoFan link can be found here for all of our events. When redeeming your GoFan ticket, please do not submit your ticket(s) until you are AT the gate with ticket personnel. Screenshots will not be accepted.


livoniastevensonathletics@livoniapublicschools.org

Lakes Valley Conference (LVC) Spectator Policies & Rules

  • Adult Supervision: All middle school and elementary students must be accompanied by an adult to enter and remain at the stadium.

  • No Re-Entry Policy: Re-entry is strictly prohibited once you exit the stadium gates.

  • Track & Field Access: Spectators must remain in designated spectator areas and are strictly prohibited from going onto the track or field before, during, or after the game.

  • Prohibited Items: Backpacks/large bags, outside food or beverages, coolers, artificial noisemakers, weapons, alcohol, and tobacco/vaping products are prohibited across all LVC venues.

MHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Form
signed by a parent or guardian

Stevenson Athletic Schedules Index | Athletic Websites | Ticket/Pass Information


LPS FinalForm ~ upload instructions here | Coaching Directory | Pay to Participate


Athletic Calendar | LIVE Athletic Events | 2026-27 Fall Sports Try-Out/First Practice Information Sheet

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Adlai E. Stevenson High School

Email: stevhs@livoniapublicschools.org
Website: Home - Stevenson High School
Location: 33500 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI, USA
Phone: 734-744-2660
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevensonhighschool

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE
Local and national resources can be found here
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OK2SAY

Stop the silence.

Help find the violence

Text 652729 (OK@SAY)


ok2say.com

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It's okay to ask for help

24/7/365 Multilingual support

Care regardless of insurance

Easy access to care

CALL#888-515-0595

or go to

Caresolace.com/livonia

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Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-TALK (8255)

or 988


https://988lifeline.org

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