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Re: SHS Weekly Newsletter 5/9/25

Posted Date: 5/09/25 (7:30 PM)

25-26 SCHEDULES

Schedules for the 2025-26 school year were distributed this week to all 9th through 11th grade students.  Watch this video for an explanation of how and why classes were chosen for students.  Please make sure that you watch the video as it may explain a lot of the questions that you may have.  Let Ms. Staggs know if you have any additional questions.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UJ5-fORq-roJE8hPUnYKjpvPmv1kzOFt/view?usp=sharing 



CHEERLEADERS!

Attention all students entering grades 7-12 next school year, who want to cheer for football or basketball: there is a required meeting on Monday, May 12 at 7:30 pm in the middle school gym for you and your parents. Please bring a pencil and something to write on. 

Cheer Clinics will be:

Thursday, May 15  5:00-6:30 PM in MS gym

Monday, May 19, 7:00-8:30 PM  in MS gym

Tuesday, May 20, 7:00-8:30 PM in MS gym


Tryouts will be Saturday, May 24 at 8:00 AM. Please contact Mrs. Leach with any questions.


ACT

The next test date for the ACT is June 14th.  The registration deadline (to avoid a late fee) is this Friday, 5/9.  There is another summer opportunity for the exam which is on July 12th.  The deadline to register for that date is 6/5.  Registration for either date can be done here:  www.actstudent.org 


CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS

Any student in grades 7-12 next year that is interested in running cross country this fall, there will be a parent/runner informational meeting on Thursday, May 15 at 7pm in the middle school gym.  Summer training information and more will be discussed.  Please let Coach DeRodes know if you are unable to attend this meeting.




YMCA TRACK AND FIELD CAMP

See attachment for information on a track and field camp at the YMCA.


NEXT WEEK’S ATHLETIC EVENTS:

5/10 - 10:30 am - JV Baseball @ Orrville, followed by Varsity

5/12 - 4 pm - Freshman/Sophomore Track Meet

5/13 - 5 pm - V Softball vs Chippewa (Senior Night)

5/13 - 5 pm - V Baseball vs Chippewa 

5/14 - 5 pm - V Baseball @ Chippewa

5/14 - 5 pm - V Softball @ Columbiana Crestview (Sectional Finals)

5/15 - 5 pm - V Softball @ Chippewa

5/16 - 4:30 pm - HS Track @ Northwestern - WCAL Meet (also 5/17 at 9:30 am)



UPCOMING DATES

May 10- Prom

May 16- Last day for seniors

May 16-18- GMS Musical: Spongebob

May 22- Senior Banquet

May 23- Graduation Practice

May 25- Graduation

May 26- NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day

May 28- Underclassmen Awards

May 29- Finals Day 1

May 30- Finals Day 2- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- 2 hour early release



[Monday, May 12 at 12:30 PM]
Please note the time change for the Underclassmen Awards. It will start at 12:45 pm.