Schoolcraft Jr./Sr. High School
Weekly Newsletter
May 13 - May 19
WBL Student of the Month
Irelyn Gerow is the April work-based learning Student of the Month. She is a senior at Schoolcraft High School and has taken both the CTE Business Management Administration and Accounting programs.
She is employed at Lane Bryant, where her supervisor Rachel Quinonez had this to say about Irelyn, “Irelyn has been a pleasure to work with. I have had nothing but good comments from guests and her co-workers. Her personality is really starting to come out with clients. She is a quick learner and able to adapt to the needs of the business.” Irelyn was chosen by Scott Wills because she seems to absolutely LOVE her job! She immediately became a favorite of both co-workers and customers and even earned praise from the District Manager.
Irelyn' s favorite things about the WBL program are the people. Her future plans aren’t 100% certain; but, she is hoping to continue working at Lane Bryant while she earns an Associate’s Degree in Business.
Congratulations, Irelyn!
Teacher of the Month
Rob Ling, CTE Construction Trades Instructor, has been nominated by his students for April’s Teacher of the Month!
“He likes to joke around but always makes sure you know what you are doing and is there if you need to talk and is able to relate to his students.”
“He is a great teacher and makes sure you understand the work you are doing. He makes the activities fun and engaging.”
“They (Mr. Ling and Mr. McNees) really like what they do and they explain stuff till everyone understands it.”
Congratulations, Mr. Ling!
7th Grade Camp Week 2024
Last week our 7th Graders headed of to camp at Miracle Camp in Lawton for a week of crafts, group bonding activities, fishing, archery, hiking and so much more! 7th Grade camp is one of the highlights of their school careers.
8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip 2024
The 8th Grade traveled to Washington D.C. last week visiting many historical sites and museums. Our school was also selected to do a Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Students were selected by submitting an essay along with Mrs. McDonald who the students chose to participate. Some of the location the group travel to was, the Smithsonian, toured the U.S. Capital Building, many Memorials and monuments, Arlington Cemetery, and many other places.
Mrs. McDonald Mrs. Quinn with our Tour Guides, Denise and Sandra. They have been with our groups for 6 years and love leading us each year.
Our students loved our driver Arthur who spent the week driving us all over DC!
Students dancing outside the White House on a beautiful day!
ELA News
8th grade ELA students did final presentations for the novel, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, this week. There were 17 different projects to choose from and this counted as an assessment grade. Brock D. and Logan P. chose to share out a Book-in-a-Bag as one of their final projects. The last big project will be a research assignment where students will present information via a country fair on Wednesday, June 5th to grades 5 - 8. This year has been action packed with learning and we will be taking advantage of these last weeks in May and June!!!
LEADERSHIP CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
The Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies (MASC/MAHS) Summer Leadership Camp provides an opportunity for students to experience lessons in leadership, communications, group activities, and goal setting. Through this competitive process, students in grades nine through 12 receive scholarships to attend camp.
Every year, SET SEG receives hundreds of applications from throughout Michigan and awards up to $30,000 in full scholarships to high school students. See the link below for more information.
Summer Programs for Teens
Whether it’s an overnight pre-college program, a local day camp, or a sleepaway adventure experience, summer programs for teens are great for pursuing new interests, improving existing skills, and making new friends outside of the classroom.
On this page, we’ve collected and curated some of the best summer programs for students in middle and high school. These one-of-a-kind programs come in all shapes and sizes — some are academically focused, others are skills-based, and still others are similar to a traditional summer camp experience. However, all of these programs offer vital enrichment opportunities for teens to expand their horizons.
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
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?
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. The next Michigan Achievement Scholarship informational webinar is scheduled for May 1, 2024 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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
We look forward to connecting with you soon!
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential is not affiliated with National Merit Scholarship Corporation or its registered trademarks National Achievement®, Achievement Scholarship®, or Achievement Scholar®.
mistudentaid@michigan.gov
888-447-2687
The SENIOR CORNER
Class of 2024
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.
Schoolcraft Eagles Athletics
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.
Jr/Sr High School Information
Please Click HERE to read a letter from Matt Dailey regarding our OK2Say Program
District Calendar
John Gardner, Little League President, is again looking for volunteer help for Saturday, April 20th. It is opening day for Little League and they need help from 9:00-5:00 p.m. Please have them contact concessions@schoolcraftlittleleague.org.
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
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:
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.