PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Welcome to March! March is filled with course requesting activities and preparations for standardized testing in April.  Be sure to check out the 18-19 Course Request Guide to assist your high school student with their selection of their courses for the next school year.  This guide can be accessed on the EGRHS Guidance Office website.  Students will select courses using Skyward Student Access during this month.  All requests must be finalized by Spring Break (March 29, 2018).  Changes after this time are not possible.

State required standardized testing for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will take place the week we return from Spring Break.  More information regarding our standardized testing schedule will be forthcoming near the end of the month, but below is an overview of the schedule.    Attendance is imperative for students on these testing days.  Please avoid scheduling appointments or trips that conflict with these state required testing days.  

Tuesday April 10, 2018

No School for Seniors

9th-11th grade students will attend school for PSAT and SAT testing

9th-11th grade students will be dismissed for the day at the end of their testing session

There will be no regular classes this day, just state testing

Regular school day for 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students

11th grade students will take the ACT Workkeys from 1st-3rd hours

11th grade students will return to their regular class schedule beginning with 4th hour.

Monday, April 16, 2018

Regular school day for all grades

11th grade students will take the M-Step Science test in their chemistry/science class or during another hour of the day if the student does not have a science class.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Regular school day for all grades

11th grade students will take the M-Step Social Studies test in their chemistry/science class or during another hour of the day if the student does not have a science class.

May 1 - May 18, 2018

AP and IB Testing

See Guidance Office Section below or the District/HS Calendar for specific testing dates and times.

Craig Weigel

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

GUIDANCE OFFICE NEWS

EAST GRAND RAPIDS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

EGRHS PTO NEWS

President: Katie Favale
Vice President: Melissa Mitchell
Treasurer: Cathy Oosse
Assistant Treasurer: Samantha Mellish
Secretary: Suzanne Wickman

ACADEMIC BOOSTERS

We want to thank everyone who attended the Progressive Dinner and our host homes – it was a great evening raising money to support the academic achievement of our students!

We also want to thank all of the teachers and parents who helped with Winter Whirl. What a fantastic night for our kids!  

SAVE THE DATE:  March 26, 2018 Academic Boosters Awards Ceremony. This evening is a chance for us to celebrate our kids who have a 3.25 cumulative GPA as of the end of first semester.  Invitations are in the mail! Read More...

MAKING EGRPS PAYMENTS USING SCHOOLPAY

East Grand Rapids Public Schools is implementing the SchoolPay credit card processing system for school-related activities and fundraisers. In the coming weeks and months, you will begin to see the option to pay for many school and PTO/Boosters-related items with SchoolPay. This system is intended to provide a convenient, safe and secure option of paying by credit card in exchange for a small processing fee. SchoolPay charges parents 3% of the total cost of items purchased plus 30 cents per item. Paying by check will also continue to be an option. Read More...

TEAM BOOSTERS

The next meeting will be held Monday, March 5 @ 6:30 p.m. in the cafe conference room, across from the cafeteria.  

The Boosters Scholarship Form is due on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. 

Team Boosters is looking for new leadership for next school year:  President, Secretary, Spirit Shop Manager, Christmas Tree Sales Coordinator!  You can find out more information at egrteamboosters.org.  

MUSIC BOOSTERS

The next Music Booster Membership meeting will be held on March 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafe conference room.  
 
EGR Music Boosters Outstanding Senior Musician Scholarship Award                         
-DUE APRIL 30th 2018
EGR Music Boosters Summer Music Lesson Assistance Application                           
-DUE MAY 14th 2018
 
Further details on the process can be found at http://egrmusicboosters.com/forms or by clicking here.

Upcoming concerts this Month:
03/05/18    HS Choir Scholarship Concert @ PAC  
A free will-offering will be taken for the Music Boosters Scholarship Program
03/07/18    7th Band/Orch Scholarship Concert   
03/19/18    HS Melodies in March @ PAC 

LEADERSHIP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Approximately 140 EGRHS students from our TEAM, STEP, and TATU groups visited EGRMS and elementary schools in February. Leading sessions on active listening, conflict resolution, bullying, peer pressure, and the dangers of e-cigarettes, LYD students worked excitedly with our district's youth and showcased the special community our schools share. Our high school student leaders are eager to improve their skills and to continue building bridges with district youth next year. Students interested in exploring EGRHS' LYD programs should contact Mr. Kawel.

SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

• College visit(s)
• Job Shadowing
• Volunteer at a local organization – food pantry, church, library, rec dept, nursing/retirement home
• Any volunteering outside of normal school hours   

VARIETY SHOW

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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