Testing week is here! I fully believe that students are not defined by their test scores it is important to do your best in all that you do - even on a test you may not be excited to take. Encourage your student to do their best on the PSAT/SAT, make sure you get to bed on time and eat a good breakfast each day.

We also have groups going to Midland this week to visit Dow Diamond and Dow Gardens. The weather looks pretty good for these trips but make sure to dress appropriately for both the event and the weather.

- Mr. Cornwell, SHS Principal

Junior Testing Dates

Wednesday April 9th SAT with Essay

Thursday April 10th ACT WorkKeys

Tuesday April 15th SAT with Essay Makeups

Thursday April 24th ACT WorkKeys Makeups

Tuesday April 29th M-STEP Science

Thursday May 1st M-STEP Social Studies

Sophomore Testing Dates

Thursday April 10th PSAT 10

Thursday April 17th PSAT 10 Makeups

Freshmen Testing Dates

Wednesday April 9th PSAT 9

Thursday April 17th PSAT 9 Makeup

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).

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.