September Newletter

We’re excited to share updates for the month ahead! Inside this month’s newsletter, you’ll find updates on class fees, our new parent portal, Parent-Teacher Conferences, PCCR meetings, details about Flex Friday, School Community Council voting, picture retakes, our school carnival, info about after school math tutoring, and the state’s Every Day Counts attendance campaign.

Concurrent enrollment class fees have now been posted to student accounts. A $20 fee is applied for each concurrent enrollment class a student is enrolled in.

AP exam fees have also been added. If your student will not be taking an AP exam, please let us know so we can remove them from the list.

Payments can be made online by clicking the link below

We’re excited to announce our new parent portal powered by Frogtummy. From this portal, you will have easy access to view attendance, excuse absences, and see all school-wide communication.

You can access the parent portal in one of two ways: from our website or using the Frogtummy app. Get started with your account by clicking below.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! Meetings will be held by appointment only, giving you a dedicated time to connect with your child’s teachers and their counselor too. Be sure to schedule your spot to celebrate progress, ask questions, and partner together for your student’s success.

👉 If you’d like to meet with your student’s counselor, please schedule a separate appointment in addition to the teacher conference.

🔑 Scheduler Password: Your student’s ID number

Available Meeting Times:

• Wednesday & Thursday: After school

• Friday: Until noon

We hope to see every family there—our goal is 100% attendance!

Mr. Ekker is holding College and Career Planning Meetings (PCCR) September 9 - October 31 for ALL Seniors. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Instructions on how to sign up for your PCCR meeting have been emailed to students and parents and discussed in Connect Time. Please sign up ASAP for best appointment availability and to ensure you have the information needed for your final year of high school as well as your post-high school plans.

Flex Fridays follow our weekly rotation and will look a little different depending on whether it’s a C Week or a D Week. The goal of Flex Friday is to give students meaningful time outside of regular classes to support their success in our academic setting and to strengthen relationships with one another.

All classes before lunch are required, and the afternoon is dedicated to flex time. Students should communicate their flex plan with you ahead of time. Depending on their schedule, they may finish school anytime between 12:45 and 2:45 p.m.

We’re excited to share that five amazing parents are interested in filling the four open seats on our School Community Council! Voting will take place electronically during Parent Conference Week, beginning September 24. More details will be coming soon—stay tuned!

Picture Retakes are scheduled for October 3 from 12:00–2:00 PM. If your student missed the original picture day or would like a retake, be sure they are ready to have their photo taken during this time.

From January 27 to February 13, 2026, a group of high school students from Taiwan will

be visiting our community to experience American culture, improve their English, and build

friendships through immersion. We are currently looking for host families to welcome

these students into their homes during their stay.

Why Host a Taiwan Student?

- Cultural Exchange – Learn about Taiwan's rich traditions and daily life.

- Make Lifelong Connections – Many families stay in touch with their host students

for years to come.

- Flexible Commitment – Students will attend school during the day and participate in

group activities on the weekend, so hosting mostly involves providing a welcoming

home, meals, and transportation to school.

- Support Provided – We’re here to guide you every step of the way and answer any

questions

Need extra help with math? Tutoring is available Monday–Thursday after school. Students can drop in for support, practice, or homework help.

“Every Day Counts” is a statewide initiative focused on improving attendance. Check out their website to learn about absenteeism and truancy prevention, and take part in the attendance challenge by signing up below!

A huge thank you to our families! Starting the year with 95% attendance is a fantastic achievement. Let’s keep working together to make every day count!