Spring is here and that means that the "To Do" list for high schoolers gets really full, really fast. One top of state testing we have field trips, athletic events, graduations and other end of the year happenings. Make sure that you are keeping tabs on all of these things as they come up. I will do my best to keep them posted here and on social media as well as the website.

- Mr. Cornwell, SHS Principal

On the morning of the 18th we will be doing a full length PSAT/SAT Practice Test with all of our 9th, 10th and 11th graders. Those students are excused from CTE for the morning but 12th graders are still expected to attend their regularly scheduled classes (school, CTE and/or dual enrollment). We will be running an abbreviated schedule (40 minute classes) from the end of testing through the end of the day.

When student complete their practice tests they will get a ticket that they can use (starting at 12:30) to get an ice cream treat. All of the tickets we collect will go into a drawing for additional prizes!

On April 9th (Sophomores) and April 10th (Freshman) we will be going to Dow Diamond and Dow Gardens. Each day we will be leaving school at 8:15 and return at 2:45 and will be providing a sack lunch for students (students have gotten emails from Mr. Willett about lunches). To best help us plan for this experience we need students NOT planning on attending to complete and return this OPT OUT form before March 20, 2025.

Parent/Guardian Opt-Out Form for Optional Information Provided During the SAT Suite of Assessments

As weather gets warmer, just a reminder about the student dress code, which is intended to maintain an environment that is conductive to learning.

The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the 2025-26 FAFSA form is now available for students looking to secure financial aid in the 2025-25 Academic Year.

The FAFSA form connects students to various forms of Federal and State financial aid programs. The FAFSA is required for most State of Michigan financial aid programs, including the Michigan Achievement Scholarship!

Students can complete the FAFSA at StudentAid.gov.

For additional information about the FAFSA, please visit our FAFSA resources page.

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1. Good school attendance is a habit every student should develop. Regular attendance is essential for each student to take advantage of their educational opportunities. If a child must be absent from school, one of the following is required:

   1. A phone call (989-828-6601) to the school on the day of the absence letting the school know why the student is absent and when the student is expected to return to school.

   2. Upon return to school, the student or parent/guardian must bring a note signed and dated by the parent/guardian with a specific reason for the absence.

   
   

   The student is responsible for making up any schoolwork missed due to their absence.

   Attendance is taken by teachers on the following basis: Secondary (MS/HS) - At the beginning of each scheduled class period.