September, 2026, Parent News

September 4, 11:10 dismissal

September 7, No School

September 11, No School

September 24, Pep Rally 6:30-9:00

September 26, Homecoming Dance 7:00-10:00

October 8, Picture retakes

We are eagerly anticipating the opening of the new SHS activity entrance. Stay tuned for updates.

• The first full week of school the Administration team met with each academic class during flex. The following expectations were discussed;

• Introductions of Administrative team members

• Respect and expectations when talking with adults

• Scanning in with your ID as you enter the building, class, and leaving during class time.

• No Electronic/No Meta Glasses while in the classroom

• Absences and the importance of attendance tied to academic success with deduction of credit due to unexcused absences.

The district’s educational program is built on the premise that regular attendance is vital to a student’s success. Seeing that a student maintains regular attendance requires a cooperative effort among students, parents/guardians and school personnel. You can click here to view our absentee policy. Calling your student out for lunch is considered an unexcused absence. Unexcused absences can result in school and truancy consequences. Please help the office staff by calling ahead when you plan to pick up your child. Messages can be left anytime of day on the attendance line and students can be given a pass to be waiting in the office for your arrival. Please be understanding of a delay if you forget to call ahead.

Please click here to review the morning drop off process

Reminders

• Be aware of students crossing the parking lot

• Do not pull into students parking spaces, go to drop off zone

• Students should be dropped off in identified areas only.

Most students who drive to SHS have been assigned a parking spot, with some students choosing to pay an additional fee for a preferred spot. Moving forward, all students must park in their assigned parking spot.

If you arrive at school and someone is parked in your assigned spot:

• Do not park in another student’s assigned spot. This creates a chain reaction and causes parking issues for other students.

• Take a picture of the vehicle’s license plate that is parked in your spot.

• Park temporarily in one of the diagonal parking spaces located along the former one-way street.

• Email the picture of the license plate to Mrs. Moeller so the issue can be addressed.

Need a Temporary Parking Spot?

Students who only need to drive to school for a day or two should email Mrs. Moeller, in advance when possible, and a temporary parking spot will be assigned for those days.

Thank you for helping us keep student parking organized and making sure everyone has access to their assigned space!

Labor Day Weekend

The Homecoming dance is right around the corner, September 26, and as families are starting to purchase outfits and accessories. Remember SHS has a clear bag policy, meaning any bag that is inside the building during the dance must be clear. If a student arrives with a bag that does not meet this requirement, they will not be permitted to bring their bag in the school. They can take it back to their vehicle or call a parent to pick it up.

As done previously, all students will be required to undergo a security screening using a handheld metal detector.

If a student is found to be in possession of any items that are not permitted at school including vapes, illegal substances, or alcohol they will not be allowed to enter the dance and will be required to leave school property.

A parent or guardian will be contacted to pick up the student. In addition to being denied entry, the student will not receive a refund and will receive school consequences in accordance with the SHS Student Handbook.

If your student is bringing a guest that does not attend Sandwich High School, this guest request form will need to be completed by the guest and the school they attend.

Ticket sales will be open on GoFan.co beginning September 7, and close September 20.

Monday, September 21 - Class Color Day

Float building 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 22 - Twin Day

Float building 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 23 - Character Quest (dress like your favorite video game character)

Float building 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 24 - Couch Potato Day

Pep Rally and powder puff football on the football field 6:30-8:30

Food truck 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, September 25 - School Spirit Day (Orange/Black)

Saturday, September 26

Homecoming Dance 7:00-10:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria

As our annual Homecoming festivities draw near it seemed timely to share the list of current sponsors including the new Student Council sponsor, Ms. Gudewicz.

Along with Ms. Gudewicz, your student can reach out to their class sponsor if they would like to be more involved.

Freshman Class Sponsor - Mr. Schielein

Sophomore Class Sponsor - Mrs. Lusk

Junior Class Sponsor - Mrs. Schoonover

Senior Class Sponsor - Mrs. Heilemeier

Click here. Please take a moment to review with your student.

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We are happy to share that HR Imaging is the company that will take students’ yearbook and school photos.

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Please read if you have a student attending IVVC.

Sandwich High School values a safe educational environment for our staff and students. No persons other than the parent/guardian, parent designee, legal guardian, government officials, those pursuant to warrant or subpoena, or school personnel will have permission to see a student during school hours without being verified by showing a drivers license/state issued ID.

All visitors or venders who may need to go beyond the office are required to display a visitors’ badge during their stay and must provide a driver's license/state issued ID to be scanned in order to generate a name badge/ lanyard.Visitors must be escorted at all times while in the building.

• Only parents/guardians can deliver lunch for their child.

• Students will not be called out of class to pick up their delivery.

• All deliveries from parents should be labeled and left on the table in the foyer where their child can pick it up during the next passing period.

• No deliveries will be accepted from anyone other than a parent/guardian.

Sandwich High School will generally email a monthly newsletter. The purpose of this communication will be to highlight the latest things going on at school while also keeping you up to date on future events.

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The Sandwich High School instagram page can be located by searching Sandwich High School District 430.

I am excited to share that U.S. News & World Report has named Sandwich High School one of the top 100 high schools in the metropolitan area in its latest Best High Schools rankings.

What does this recognition mean?

U.S. News evaluated and numerically ranked more than 18,000 public high schools nationwide. Its rankings include national and metropolitan-area results, as well as recognition of STEM and charter schools.

Sandwich High School’s U.S. News profile includes information about student enrollment, graduation rates, demographics, location, school type, state assessment performance, Advanced Placement participation and results, and International Baccalaureate participation and results, where applicable.

Most importantly, this recognition reflects the hard work and commitment of our students and staff. I am incredibly proud to be part of the Sandwich High School community, and I look forward to celebrating many more academic accomplishments together.

Click here to view the article.