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Re: SHS Weekly Newsletter 10/9/26

Posted Date: 10/09/26 (03:30 PM)
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the last week of the quarter! The start of the school year is jam-packed with events and new routines. I want to give a huge THANK YOU to our students, staff, and you, our supportive families, for helping make the transition as smooth as possible. We will continue refining our routines and procedures throughout the building to ensure a smooth transition into quarter two.

We really appreciate the communication you provide when your child is ill, has an appointment, or needs to be absent for another reason. Please continue to provide a note when your child needs to leave school in the middle of the day. Arriving without advance notice can cause classroom disruptions and delay your child’s departure. If we know in the morning that your child has an appointment, we can help speed up the process by providing them with a note directing them to the office at a specific time.

Parent-teacher conferences are next Wednesday! There is still time to sign up if you would like to meet with one of our staff members to discuss your child’s progress in the classroom. We value the opportunity to collaborate with you and appreciate the support you provide at home.

Thank you again for your continued support!


PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent Teacher conferences are on Wednesday, October 14th.  Please call Lyndsey Nettleton to schedule a time to meet your students' teachers. Ext. 3013


CAP AND GOWN ORDERS

Please place your order for caps and gowns soon!  You can order online at Jostens.com or through the paper packet.  Orders can be turned in to Mrs. Myers in the office.  (Packets will be delivered to full-time Career Center students on October 12 and due back by October 22)

PARENT SQUARE APP

Want to stay in the loop with what’s happening at school? Download the ParentSquare App to make school-to-home and home-to-school communication easier than ever!

With ParentSquare, families can:

  • Receive important school announcements and updates

  • Communicate directly with teachers and school staff

  • Stay informed about events, reminders, and activities

  • Respond to messages and important school communications right from the app

If you haven’t downloaded the ParentSquare App yet, now is a great time! Staying connected helps us work together to support your student and keep everyone informed. 


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FAFSA Information Night

Attention parents of seniors:  If your child is planning on attending college next fall, please plan to attend the FAFSA info night, next week, on Wednesday 10/14/26 at 6pm.  A financial aid expert will be present to discuss funding for college.  

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open.  This needs to be completed so that colleges can put together their financial aid package for the student.  Please visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa for more information and to get that application started.

WCSCC

The Wayne County Schools Career Center will be in sophomore English classes on Monday to discuss their high school career tech programs.  Students will be choosing 3 different trades that they will be touring during our upcoming November field trip during this visit.  Choices can be found on their website.









MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

10/12/26- Sacred Choir Concert

10/14/26- Parent Teacher Conferences- FAFSA Meeting

10/15/26- 2 Hour Early Release

10/16/26- NO SCHOOL

10/20/26- PSAT

10/21/26- Tri-County Honors Choir

10/24/26- Thrill in the Ville/Fall Play

10/25-26/26- Fall Plays

10/28/26- JA Inspire and Jr/Sr Job Shadow Day