Heritage High Hawk News

10/10/26 - JV Volleyball Hosting Hawk Invitational - Gym - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

10/14/26 - 1/2 Day Students attend AM - 7:40 am - 10:50 am

10/14/26 - Parent Teacher Conferences - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

10/14/26 - College & Career Fair - 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

10/15/26 - 1/2 Day Students Attend AM - 7:40 am - 10:50 am

10/15/26 - Parent Teacher Conferences - 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

10/17/26 - Varsity Volleyball Tournament - Gym

10/20/26 - Picture Retakes

10/22/26 - PSAT/NMSQT

10/29/26 - NHS Halloween Party - Cafeteria - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

11/5/26 - Frozen the Musical - White Pine Auditorium - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

11/6/26 - Frozen the Musical - White Pine Auditorium - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

11/7/26 - Frozen the Musical - White Pine Auditorium - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

11/7/26 - Frozen the Musical - White Pine Auditorium - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

11/8/26 - Frozen the Musical - White Pine Auditorium - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

11/10/26 - PD Day - NO STUDENTS

October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)

1st Period 7:40 am – 8:30 am

2nd Period 8:35 am – 9:25 am

3rd Period 9:30 am – 10:20 am

4A or 4B 10:25 am – 10:50 am

Conference Times are 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

October 15, 2026 (Thursday)

4A or 4B 7:40 am – 8:05 am

5A or 5B 8:10 am – 9:00 am

6th Period 9:05 am – 9:55 am

7th Period 10:00 am -10:50 am

Conference Times are 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm

As of 10/1, work permits are done online only and through the Employer. Beginning October 2, Michigan’s youth work permits will no longer be issued or processed by schools. Instead, students under 18 will complete the process through the MI Dept. Of Labor’s Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP).

Visit Michigan.gov/YouthEmployment for the latest information, resources and updates.

Today all students and parents received a newsletter from the Counseling Office with important dates and deadlines, Google Calendar information, and many items related to career and college planning. Please review the newsletter for this important information.

All students and parents: Our fall College & Career Fair will be on Wednesday, October 14 during parent teacher conferences from 1:30-4:30 pm at Heritage. Students and families will be able to receive information about postsecondary opportunities from representatives of colleges/universities, trades opportunities, training schools/employers, military recruiters, and more. We will also have food trucks on site during the event. Each attending senior family will get 2 food truck meal tickets. 9th, 10th and 11th grade students and families are also welcome to attend the College and Career Fair and purchase from the food trucks. Questions can go to Mrs. Hill at sdhill@stcs.org or 989-399-8066.

AP exam registration forms are out. If you are taking AP classes and want to take the exam, please get a registration form from your AP teacher, complete it fully, and return it to your AP teacher, signed by you and a parent, by October 22nd. All exam fees are due to the cashier by October 30th. Here’s what Students need to do: Step 1: Grab a registration form from your AP teacher. Step 2: Fill it out completely and get it signed by both you and a parent. Step 3: Return the form to your AP teacher by October 22nd no exceptions! Step 4: Pay your exam fees to the cashier by October 30th. If you do not pay or make a payment arrangement with the cashier by this date, you will be charged a $40 late fee. Don’t let procrastination be the scary part of October. Get registered, get signed, and get paid up; your future you will thank you!

Hemmeter Elementary is looking for Heritage High School students to help with their after-school Chess Club!

When: Fridays, 3:00–3:45 p.m.
Where: Hemmeter Elementary
Session Dates: October 16, 23 & 30

Volunteers will work alongside Mr. Rousseau to help their 3rd–5th grade students learn, practice, and enjoy the game of chess.

What we're looking for:

• Basic knowledge of chess. You don't need to be a grandmaster!
• Enjoy working with elementary students
• Dependable and ready to help
• Available for all or most of the session dates

This is a great opportunity to help younger students, share your chess skills, and earn volunteer hours!

Interested?
Email Mr. Bailey at jcbailey@stcs.org.

Come make your move and help the young Hornets grow their game!

Attention Juniors and Seniors, if you are considering a career in the military or want to avoid going into debt for college, you will need to take the ASVAB test. Sign up in the Counseling Office to take the test on Wednesday, October 28, from 11 am to 1 pm. Bring your Chromebook.

• Senior Parents, as you are preparing for your senior’s final year of high school, please carefully review the attached information regarding Yearbook Senior Photo requirements. If you choose to not have senior photos taken, your senior’s school photo will be used for the yearbook. All senior photos are due November 1, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions please email Yearbook Adviser, Mrs. Seals, at Lmseals@stcs.org. Senior photos must be submitted to the link below or emailed to Mrs. Seals.

http://www.yearbooknerds.com/heritage-high-school

• Senior Parents, if you are interested in purchasing a Senior Ad to recognize your student in the 2027 yearbook, please review the attached Senior Ad document. It will include pricing, instructions, and the deadline. Information is also included in the link below.

http://www.yearbooknerds.com/heritage-high-school

Seniors: If you have not done so please create a Parchment account by going to http://www.parchment.com

Transcript Release Forms are required for all seniors for ALL transcript requests. The forms are available in the Counseling Office.

Shout out to our Boys Tennis Team who played their pink out match against Nouvel. It was a great day of remembering and raising money for a great cause.

Heritage won the match going a perfect 8-0 on the day!

Recently, we celebrated our amazing Senior Girls Volleyball players as they took the court in one of their last home games: Olive Prell, Violet Brown, Kaya Arnold, Mady Brown, Amelia Klemm, Karolina Kugler, Sofia Sidari, Vittoria Cacace and Celina Finke.

These seniors have dedicated countless hours to this program, showing hard work, determination, leadership, and a true love for the game. They have made lasting memories, built friendships, and helped shape the future of Heritage Volleyball.

Thank you for the passion, commitment, and pride you have brought to the court. Your impact on this program will be felt long after the final whistle, and you will always be part of the Hawk family!

Once a Hawk, always a Hawk! 🏐🦅💙💚

9th Grade Information

Class Mascot "Sully's Scare Squad"

Class Advisors Coughlin & Walker

10th Grade Information

Class Mascot "Chuck E. Cheese Children"

Class Advisors: Beardsley & Roussel

11th Grade Information

Class Mascot "Loot Llama"

Class Advisors: Garchow & Giddens

12th Grade Information

Class Mascot “Lighting McQueen Pit Crew”

Class Advisors: Beamish, Egerer & A. Richardson

Printable food menus are now available under the Parents tab on each school's website.

After school Reminder to Students and Families: At the completion of classes each day, students are required to be out of the building by 3:00 pm. Students wanting to attend an evening activity or practice MUST leave the building and return at the of the time of the event or practice. Exceptions include students that are under the direct supervision of a teacher, coach, administrator, etc. (such as: tutoring, practice, or a school sponsored event).

Heritage School Doors will be unlocked at 7:15 am and relocked at 7:40 am for the start of school. Students MUST leave the building right after school is dismissed.

Students must wear their student ID at all times and student planners are required when leaving the classroom.

Attendance Time-Saver Tips for student leaving during school time:

• For a scheduled appointment for your student, send a note. Include on the note: DATE, TIME LEAVING SCHOOL, & PARENT SIGNATURE. The student will take the note to the Attendance Office and will receive a pass. When it is time to leave, the student will take the pass to C Doors and then leave school ground through C Doors.

• For unscheduled student pick-up, you will need to show your ID to the Reception Window C Doors, and you will sign out your student. Your student WILL NOT be called down to C Doors ahead of time.

Students are not permitted to bring in or order outside food and drinks (does not apply to students bringing their own lunch from home). The school will not accept unauthorized delivers for food or drinks, and you will still be held responsible for the cost of the order.

Security Notice: In an effort to keep safety the top priority with STCS, the number of visitors allowed in the lobby/vestibule will be limited to manageable numbers. Visitors will remain outside until buzzed in.

Homework Request Procedure: If your student is absent, email your student’s teachers via the Heritage website to determine how to get homework. Homework is either posted in Google Classroom or the teacher will provide a hard copy. Hard copy homework can be picked up at the C Door Entrance between 2:45 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on the next school day. Please call ahead to verify homework is ready at 989-921-2910.

Heritage High School has an online credit/debit card option for student fees/fines and other school related purchases. Partial payments are not available when paying with a credit/debit card. Credit/Debit card payments are ONLY available when paying online and are not accepted at the Cashier’s Office. American Express Cards are NOT accepted.

Please remember to check your student’s Skyward Family Access for your student’s fee balance, grades, and other information pertaining to your student.

Heritage High School does not accept balloons, candy, flowers or other items delivered to the school for students.

Medication Consent Forms: If your student needs to take medication (prescriptions and/or over the counter) at school, they MUST have a Medication Consent Form on file. Please remember BOTH the parent and physician’s signature MUST be on the form. Students are NOT allowed to bring the medication to school; parent/guardian MUST bring the medication to school.

Address Change – Have you moved or are you planning on moving? You will need to update your address in your student’s Skyward Account under Address or Housing Change. You will need to provide two proofs of residency. Examples of one acceptable proof of residency are: lease or mortgage statement, utility bills (electric, cable, water, gas, etc.), NO Cell phone bill, property tax notice, with your address on it. The second proof is mandatory; a driver's license or State ID. All proofs need to be current (within 30 days) and brought to Heritage’s Counseling Office.

Mailbox Reminder – The US Post Office delivers mail to occupants based on last name of individuals. They may choose to not deliver mail if the last name is not on the mailbox. It is important all family’s last names are listed as recipients of mail to the address. Leave a note in the mailbox listing all the last names to receive mail at the address. This will ensure all STCS mail is delivered to the address and will avoid having to verify the address when mail is returned.

Junior and Senior Males are legally required to register for Selective Service at www.SSS.gov within 30 days of their 18th birthday. You may register as soon as you turn 17 years old and 3 months. The registration process is less than one minute but saves you from severe consequences including being ineligible for federal college loans and grants. Register today!

Heritage High School has implemented a structure to support students in need. This Multi-Tiered System of Support is an evidence-based, system-wide practice to help ensure that every student achieves to high standards. If you feel that your student could use extra support because they are struggling academically, behaviorally, socially, etc... please contact your student’s counselor for more information.