The Spartan Family Newsletter

For a small school, the energy in that room was incredible. We will deeply miss this graduating class and we wish them the absolute best in their next chapters!

I also want to extend a massive thank you to all of the staff members who put in the work to get everything prepared for this special event. It truly takes a village, and our village showed up.

Once a Spartan, Always a Spartan!

Dear 6th–11th Grade Parents,

Today, I called an impromptu assembly to speak directly with our students regarding May Term and our standards for the remainder of the school year.

To be honest, the first half of the day was quite chaotic. A number of students were upset because we are holding them strictly accountable this year. As this is my first May Term at Waldron, I asked our teachers to align their May Term courses with their core subjects. I refuse to waste your student’s time here at school. While I view May Term as a fantastic opportunity for hands-on, experiential learning, it is learning nonetheless.

I am asking parents to please have a serious conversation with your student tonight. Let them know that the expectations we have held all school year will continue through May Term.

This is not a time to nap, skip class, or sit on phones. Several students openly admitted to me today that they were allowed to do these things last year. I cannot and will not tolerate that behavior for these next two weeks. In fact, I stressed to the students today that I am currently evaluating whether or not we will even offer May Term next school year.

Thank you for your partnership, your support, and your help in ensuring our Spartans finish the year strong.

May 18 - May Term Begins

May 18 - Domestic Violence Assembly with Domestic Harmony 9th -12th Grade at 12:30pm

May 18-21 - Vaping Clinic (by Appointment)

May 21 - AG Day

May 22 - Half Day

May 25 - No School - Memorial Day

May 29 - Hands-on Science Trip K-5

June 1 – Walk-A-Thon K-5

June 1 - End of Marking Period (Elementary)

June 3 – Full Day (the half day was moved to the last day of school) Notice the change.

June 4 – Full Day (Make-Up Day, required by the State of Michigan)

June 5 – Half Day (Make-Up Day, required by the State of Michigan)

June 8 – Half Day (Make-Up Day, required by the State of Michigan)

June 9 - Half Day, (Make-Up Day, required by the State of Michigan), Last day of School

Waldron Summer Ball Fundraiser Incentives!

Who’s ready for a little friendly competition?

The TEAM that raises the most money will earn an ICE CREAM PARTY!

The PLAYER who raises the most money will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

This is a great chance to support our Waldron Summer Ball program while having some fun competition between teams and players! Every order helps support our athletes and our program.

Let’s get out there, sell, and make these fundraisers a huge success!

We’re offering these awesome Waldron Spartan blankets—perfect for football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, track, or any sporting event at Waldron! Also great for camping, cool evenings, or showing your Spartan pride anywhere you go!

Large 50” x 60” Super Soft Micro-Plush Blankets
Only $20 each
Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to place your order online!
Printed order forms will also be available in the school office for anyone who would rather order that way.
Payment is due at the time of ordering. Cash only for paper orders, unless ordering online.
Orders must be placed by June 30th!
Every purchase helps support equipment, field improvements, and opportunities for our Waldron Summer Ball players.

We’re excited to partner with Buffalo Wild Wings in Adrian for a special Waldron Summer Ball Fundraiser on: Sunday, June 14, 2026 ALL DAY

Buffalo Wild Wings – 125 E US-223, Adrian, MI
Just show the fundraiser ticket (printed or on your phone) to your server, and 20% of your total bill will be donated back to our Waldron Summer Ball program to help support our young athletes!
Important: Fundraisers are only available for Dine-In orders or call-in / walk-in takeout orders.
Online ordering, DoorDash, or other third-party delivery orders do NOT qualify for the fundraising program.
Grab your family, friends, teammates, and come enjoy some great food while supporting a great cause!

The Country Get-A-Longs 4H Club and local volunteers are holding a Memorial Day Community Pancake Breakfast at Waldron Area Schools. All are welcome!!

Want to show your support for our incredible community school? You can now grab a Spartan Nation yard sign for your home and the best part is, they are absolutely free!

We have approximately 100 signs (with stakes) available to give away. If you would like one, please fill out this 3 question form: https://forms.gle/EocHdufpJMaNktsJ6.

We will compile a list of requests and begin distribution in early May.

Thank you for your continued support. We are so proud to be partners with such an amazing community!

See the attached information for a free kids fishing derby put on by the Hillsdale Kiwanis organization.

The Waldron Class of 2029 presents You Are My Sunshine Daddy Daughter Dance.

I’ve compiled a list of food pantries in Hillsdale County for anyone who may be in need. Please remember that we are always here to help so don’t hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do for you.

Additionally, if you need transportation to any of these locations, please contact me at Matt.Furtney@waldronspartans.org, and we will arrange a ride for you. We are truly proud to be partners with such an amazing community!

Looking for ways to encourage a love of reading? This article offers some great tips on how to subtly integrate reading into your child's favorite activities.

https://www.parents.com/expert-approved-sneaky-tips-to-get-your-kid-reading-11810979

Breakfast & Lunch are both free to ALL students.

Served in the cafeteria.

Breakfast 7:40 - 8:05

Lunch H.S. 11:10 - 11:40

M.S. 11:40 - 12:10

Elem. 12:10 - 12:40

Waldron’s Sporting events for (05/18 – 05/22)

Monday (05/18) –

Tuesday (05/19) – JV/Varsity Baseball vs Camden (Varsity Baseball at 4pm, JV Baseball will be 20 minutes after the Varsity Baseball game), Varsity Softball vs Camden at 4:30pm

Wednesday (05/20) – Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Bellevue (DH) at 4pm

Thursday (05/21) JV Baseball @ Britton-Deerfield (DH) at 4pm.

Friday (05/22) –

Due to possible weather, please be on the lookout for any cancelations.

ATTENTION parents of students taking an E2020/Edgenuity class. We will be switching platforms and students have until July 31st to finish any Edgenuity courses they would like credit for. If you would like to know how far along your student is in their class, please reach out to Mrs. Crist. Once we switch over, we will not have access to any of the Edgenuity classes and what they don't complete will be gone.

Update: I wanted to those who have reached out to me regarding the dress code. For the most part, parents are happy that we will be enforcing the dress code. We are going to be lenient tights/yoga pants. I understand that these are a majority of some students wardrobes. As long as they are not see through, or exposing too much. But please remember if there is any doubt about dress and appearance, the principal or superintendent will make the final decision.

As we hopefully start having warmer days, I'd like to remind all of you about the Student Handbook Dress Code. If you would like to view it, the link is below. Please know that all students and staff are required to abide by the dress code set forth by the district. While some parents might not like it or agree with it, it is in our code of conduct and must be followed. If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding the dress code, please let me know.
It is never the intention to embarrass or humiliate any students about their attire. We will always provide an alternative clothing item before asking a parent to bring something up.

This link takes you to the student code of conduct and you will see the dress code on pages 30 and 31.

Waldron Dress Code

I am incredibly proud to announce that three of our Spartan athletes were honored at the Hillsdale Sportsman Awards banquet this weekend. These students have not only excelled within their respective sports but have also maintained a commitment to high academic achievement. Balancing a demanding athletic schedule with rigorous coursework is no small feat, and we celebrate their dedication to excellence both on and off the field. Congratulations to Aiden O'Haver, Aiden Boyd, and Troy Shamplo!

Mr. Usher is looking for any possible musical instruments that you might not have a need for. While we are looking for any and all instruments, we currently don't have any saxophones. The district is working on getting our music program back to something our students can be proud of and any assistance you could provide would be wonderful!!

We are excited to announce that the weight room will now be open daily for MS/HS students from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm.

All participating students must remain in the weight room for the duration of their workout; wandering the building will not allowed. A staff supervisor will be on-site at all times. Please ensure your student will have a ride home, as after-workout transportation will not be provided.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

We will not be using the April 6th date as a school make-up day. Unfortunately, the state did not authorize any extra days for schools this year. We will be adding 4 days to the end of our school year. Our last day of school will be June 9th. This will not affect when our seniors last day is.
We will have more details in the next couple of weeks.
Thank you for your cooperation with this.

OK2SAY is a 24/7 confidential safety tipline for reporting threats against students or schools. Contact them by phone at 855-565-2729, text at 652729, email at okaytosay@mi.gov, the OK2SAY app, or via their website.

Waldron Senior Night has been scheduled in the Multi-Purpose room for Thursday May 13th at 7pm.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Waldron Boosters, please let me know and I will put you in contact with them. They are a great group of people who do a lot of work for our school and students.

If you are late dropping off your student, after 8am, please be sure to drop them off at the front door. All other doors will be locked at 8am and with it getting so cold out, we can't have any students standing at the door waiting for someone to come let them in. Thank you for help with this.

Our elementary students are still going outside for recess, please ensure that they are bringing appropriate clothing for the cold temperatures. If you need any hats, gloves, coats for your child please contact Mr. Furtney

We are so glad to have you visit and hope you feel welcomed in our building! To best ensure the safety of our students and staff and maintain the daily flow, we have a couple of important requests for visitors:

When you arrive, please use the front doors to check in and sign out at the main office.

Please do not leave your vehicle unattended in the front bus loop during the busy morning drop-off or afternoon dismissal times. We need to keep this lane clear for our buses to maneuver safely and efficiently.

Your cooperation with these small matters is greatly appreciated!

The class of 2027 advisor is in need of some additional volunteers. There are many opportunities to support your students. The money raised goes towards their Prom, graduation, and senior trip. Even if your student doesn't plan on attending the senior trip, they could definitely use the help to raise funds for prom and graduation. If you are interested, please contact their class advisor, Diane Evers. Phone - (517)260-2291. Email - gypsy.snickers@gmail.com