Schoolcraft Jr./Sr. High School
Weekly Newsletter
January 15- January 21
Embedded Files
We have a new report to use that will help us see if students are skipping classes and will allow us to address this issue more quickly. In addition, tracking students’ tardies and informing students and parents about tardies is a time-consuming process. Because of this, for the last few weeks, tardies have not been tracked. Our front office and Dean of Students, Amy Lawrence, have developed a new streamlined process in place that will help us keep track of student tardies. Students and parents will be first notified once a student has received 2 tardies in a particular class and informed of every tardy thereafter. All of these procedures will go into effect on the first day of the second semester, January 22. You may review the tardy and attendance procedure for the Junior/Senior High School Campus by accessing our Student Handbook on the page. Our Student Handbook is viewable by clicking here.
JA Titan Business Challange
On Friday, December 15, 11 BMA students won the opportunity to travel to Western Michigan University to represent Schoolcraft and compete in the annual JA Titan Business Challenge. This regional competition is the culmination of the fall session of Junior Achievement, a program that brings community business leaders into the classroom to help teach business principles and give real-world insight.
JA Titan is a simulation-based program in which high school students compete as business CEOs in the phone industry, experiencing firsthand how an organization evaluates alternatives, makes decisions, analyzes the outcomes of those decisions, and then strategizes what to do next. With a focus on financial literacy and insights into the workforce, JA Titan brings business economics to life. As students work in teams, or on their own, to make financial decisions about production, marketing, research and development (R&D), and corporate social responsibility (CSR), they begin to see how every choice made in an organization relates to its future success.
The students competing at Western Michigan won the opportunity by winning their classroom's JA Titan competition week. Those students included: Elijah Wedel, Sya Schoultz, Elijah Martin, Carter Swinehart, Tyzjgi Henderson, David Glerum, Ace Drewyor, Kaden Story, Parker Rigby, Brenna Dorstewitz, and Caden Verburg.
Any students that want to participate must fill out a waiver form and pay a $10 fee to play and coach. Click HERE to print the waiver, or pick one up in the main office.
BMA Microsoft Certification
In November, all BMA students took the national certification testing for Microsoft Office PowerPoint. This came after a few weeks of working to learn the program in class. 32 students passed the certification test and earned Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in PowerPoint. Students who finished early had the option to work on other Microsoft Office programs in order to earn extra credit by gaining certification in them. Savannah Mozola and Alyssa McMillan successfully earned their Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in Word, as well as PowerPoint!
Additionally, each student has an option to enter a national Microsoft Office contest when they begin their certification test. Congratulations are in order for Dorie Peterson (pictured, with friend Chloe Phillips) as she placed 7th in the entire state of Michigan for the Fall Qualifier of the 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship with her PowerPoint certification score!
7th Grade Science News
Students and staff from WMU Homer Stryker School of Medicine visited and taught a lesson about the central nervous system.
Please use the links for the Camp Newsletter and the Fundraiser information.
If anyone knows of a business or would personally like to make a donation to help a student with financial assistance, please contact Mrs. McDonald- mcdonalds@schoolcraftcs.org or 269-488-7361.
8th Grade U.S. History News
In 8th grade Invest, students are preparing for the economic portion of the M-STEP by creating their own companies! Mr. Schook is hosting “Schook Tank,” where students create and pitch business ideas to their classmates. While students design their businesses, they are learning about economic topics ranging from goods and services to international trade agreements.
The SENIOR CORNER
Class of 2024
Senior Events (dates will be added as we get them):
5/14- Ladies Senior Tea, 10:00 am
4/8- National Honor Society Ceremony
5/4- Jr/Sr Prom
6/2- Graduation Ceremony, 3:00 pm
Project Graduation Info
What is Grad Bash?
Grad Bash is an event (location is always kept secret) planned by parents to help seniors celebrate graduation in a drug and alcohol-free environment. All seniors who want to attend Grad Bash must earn points by volunteering at fundraiser events, or buy out. More information regarding the dates and times of Grad Bash will be released in the spring. Please contact a board member for more information.
Student can pick up Powder Puff Volleyball Sign up forms in the Main office! Please turn them in ASAP.
Grad Bash Liability Form
Any Seniors attending Grad Bash that will not be 18 on June 3rd, will need to fill out a liability form. Please click the link below to print the form or students can pick one up in the main office.
KVAAP- Kalamazoo Valley Accelerated Associate Program
What is KVAAP?
What is KVAAP?
The Kalamazoo Valley Accelerated Associate Program (KVAAP) is an initiative that covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and required supplies for its participants. The program ensures that students stay on track to obtain their associate degree at an accelerated pace by attending school full-time. In addition to financial assistance, KVAAP students benefit from advising, personalized support, career development, and educational pathway assistance.
Click HERE for more information.
Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship
Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship
Established in 1990, this scholarship program honors the legacy of Lloyd F. Hutt – teacher and founder of LMCU. Each year, we establish a prompt for high school seniors to write about in the form of an essay and award twenty (20) $2,000 scholarships. We are proud to have provided over $540,000 in scholarships to 312 deserving students over the years.
This year's topic:
LMCU is celebrating its 90th birthday! What would you like to see celebrated by the time you’re 90?
The 2023-24 Hutt Scholarship program is now accepting entries. When you are ready to apply, sign up for an account using the Apply Now button below.
Michigan Achievement Scholarship
Michigan Achievement Scholarship
Students and their families looking to secure more financial aid for college are encouraged to register for an informational webinar about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which is the newest State of Michigan scholarship program expected to impact the majority of students.
Participants will be able to gather the following information:
Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements
Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts
Important action items for students and families
Additional resources and program information
All sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Register for one session only, as space is limited.
The Michigan Department of Treasury is not affiliated with National Merit Scholarship Corporation or its registered trademarks National Achievement®, Achievement Scholarship®, or Achievement Scholar®.
Virtual Financial Aid Webinars
Virtual Financial Aid Webinars
Students and their families interested in learning about financial aid basics are encouraged to register for a virtual presentation provided by Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team.
Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics:
FAFSA application information
Federal financial aid programs
State financial aid programs
Scholarship searching resources
All sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Register for one session only, as space is limited.
mistudentaid@michigan.gov
888-447-2687
2023-24 forms are available! Please click the link below to fill out your form.
Preparing for FAFSA
High School and College students have important questions on what they need to fill out the FAFSA and when to file. Help them find the details with these comprehensive FAFSA resources:
What's the FAFSA? Why Should You Care?
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College Financial Aid office offers assistance to any county resident with filling out the FAFSA form. Call 269-488-4340 for more information
District Calendar
Upcoming Jr/Sr High School Dates:
1/16- Half day 9-12 Grade only, HS Exams
1/17- Half day 9-12 Grade only, HS Exams
1/18- Half Day ALL STUDENTS, Records Day
1/19- No School ALL STUDENTS
2/22- Half day of School
2/23- Mid- Winter Break
2/26- Mid-Winter Break
3/12- Parent Teacher Conferences
3/13- Parent Teacher Conferences
3/22-3/29- Spring Break
4/5- Half Day of School
4/15 - 4/19 Spring Testing Week
4/29-5/3- 7th Grade Camp
4/29-5/3- 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
5/15- Senior Tea
5/24- Half Day of School
5/27- No School, Memorial Day
6/7- Half Day- Last day of School
Jr/Sr High Daily Schedule Full, Half and Two-Hour Delays
Schoolcraft Eagles Athletics
SHS Athletics 2023-24 Admission Prices
SHS Athletics 2023-24 Admission Prices
STUDENTS:
All Students are FREE for all HOME events with an ID.
All Visiting Students $1.00
ADULTS:
$6.00 for all regular season events
Active Service/Veterans with ID free Senior Citizens (62+) Free with a pass (get from the athletic office)
SEASON PASSES:
$60.00 for an adult pass
Family Pass $110 (two adults)
Athletic passes are good for all regular-season home events.
Full Schoolcraft Community Schools is looking for Classroom substitutes! All of our subs are hired and managed through EDUStaff. If you would like to be part of an amazing school district and please click the link below to apply.
Current Sub Rates for SCS
Full Day Subs: $110 per Day
Half Day: $60.00 Per day
Become an Edustaff Substitute
Become an Edustaff Substitute
Whether you’re looking for a flexible schedule or more steady employment, substitute teaching through Edustaff offers competitive pay, access to health and 401(k) benefits, the chance to work at a school you’d consider a future employer, and a great way to be involved in your child’s or grandchild’s school and stay active in your community.
Edustaff accepts the following educational documents:
Official Transcripts with a total of 60* credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA from regionally accredited colleges/universities
Temporary Teaching Authorization
Current Michigan Teaching Certificate
Expired Michigan Teaching Certificate
Out of State Teaching Certificate accompanied by an official undergraduate transcript from a two or four-year regionally accredited college/university showing 60 credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA
NOTE ABOUT NEWSLETTER:
NOTE ABOUT NEWSLETTER:
Our goal is to provide a monthly newsletter delivered to the SHS school community electronically. With the "on-the-go" life-style and connectivity to our mobile technology, we hope this communication in conjunction with the Schoolcraft App, Live Feed updates, and social media posts keep you informed about the exciting things happening at SHS and within Schoolcraft Community Schools.
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