PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear EGRHS Families,

Welcome to second semester! I hope you all had an enjoyable Holiday break filled with family and friends.  I would like to take a moment to thank our Student Council and you for your support of our annual food drive this past December. Through your support and the coordination of Arbor Circle, we were able to provide meals and fill the pantries of 35 families in need within Kent County.  Additionally, during the month of December our Spanish Club donated almost $1,000 in books for children and their families with funds generated from several student organized fundraisers.  Thanks to all for your generous donations!

Tonight, we kick off our second semester by hosting a special event for 9th and 10th grade parents and students who are interested in learning more about our IB Diploma Programme (IB DP). At 7:00 pm in our Little Auditorium, our IB Graduates will be reflecting on their IB DP experience and how it helped prepare them for their freshman year in college. I hope this opportunity helps you learn more about our IB DP.

East Grand Rapids Public Schools invites parents and community members to attend an informative presentation by Officer Jermaine Galloway, also known as “Tall Cop,” regarding the risks and dangers of youth substance abuse. This 2-hour presentation will be held on Monday, January 14, 2019, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the East Grand Rapids High School Performing Arts Center, 2211 Lake Drive SE.

The EGRHS Robotics team officially started their competitive season this past Saturday with the reveal of the 2019 game format.  This year’s theme is titled “Destination Deep Space” and is sponsored by the Boeing Company. We currently have 25 students, three coaches, and eight mentors supporting the team.  The clock is on as Team 5980 has 45 days to build their robot.

Please note that first semester grades will be available on Friday, January 11, 2019.  


Go East!

Mr. Weigel


GUIDANCE OFFICE NEWS


For more information about college applications, Junior Conferences, Educational Development Plans, PSAT results, Senior Community Service hours and KCTC visits please click here

EAST GRAND RAPIDS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

We met our match! Only $1 million to go! Over the holiday break, donors to the EGR Schools Foundation’s Now&Forever campaign surpassed the $110,000 end-of-year matching grant provided by a generous group of donors. As we enter the final phase of the campaign, our goal is now in reach, thanks to you! Read More...

EGRHS PTO NEWS

 There are also a few extra All School Directory's. Please contact Melissa Mitchell at egrhsptopresident@gmail.com to coordinate a Directory purchase.

ACADEMIC BOOSTERS

The next Academic Boosters membership meeting, titled “School and Stress”, will be held Thursday, January 10 at 9:00 am. Please join us as our EGRHS guidance counselors offer insight, tips and resources for allowing our children to successfully navigate social and academic stress. Read more... 

TEAM BOOSTERS

NO Team Boosters meeting in January, next meeting is February 4. A big THANK YOU to all who bought and sold Christmas trees as well as Spirit merchandise.

If your child is playing basketball, please be sure you sign up and work the concessions stand.  The Team Boosters spends over $90,000 on ALL sports and concessions profit accounts for about $15,000 of that.

LEADERSHIP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

LYD will be seeking students interested in serving on a new LYD Student Advisory Board to guide future programming. Interested students should look to apply at the beginning of second semester. Please see Mr. Kawel for more information.  

IB DP PROGRAM

Sophomores are now invited to declare their intention to pursue the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) next year. Sophomores may find the IB Declaration Forms outside their English teacher's room or outside Mrs. McKinney's office. Declaration forms are due to Mrs. McKinney Friday, February 22. If students or parents have questions regarding the IB DP, they are encouraged to contact Heather McKinney (hmckinne@egrps.org) to request a meeting. 

Another great way to learn about our IB DP is to follow our Twitter and Instagram accounts by searching @egrpsib

STAGE BOOSTERS

The next Stage Booster meeting will be Tuesday, January 8 at 6:30 pm in the Cafe Conference room. The EGR Improv Squad will be performing January 18 and 19 at 7:00 pm in the Little Auditorium. Tickets available at the door.

EGRHS Drama presents its annual one-act play, “Almost Maine” February 7 and 8 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 pm in the PAC. Tickets available at the door. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There is still time to order a yearbook for your student! We will not be ordering a significant number of yearbooks to sell in April. The only way to guarantee there is a 2019 yearbook for your student is to click here and order it nowYearbooks are now $75 plus tax. 


     
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