January 13, 2023
Sandwich High School, learning today, shaping tomorrow.
Welcome
Happy New Year! I hope this finds you all happy and healthy in the new year. Here at Sandwich High School we are settling into the routine of winter and working toward helping students stay focused on academics during the cold winter months.
SHS Heroes
Hunter Pavia, Dan Reedy, Eli Somlock, Logan Frantzen, Melody Goldstein, Lily Geltz, Hailey Erickson, Jodi Pahle, Emily Beckwith, and Cerelia Lesko
Next Newsletter
January 27, 2023
Upcoming Dates
January 16, No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 17, 11:10 Dismissal
February 20, No School, Presidents’ Day
March 10, 11:10 Dismissal
March 27-31, Spring Break
2023-2024 Athletic News
We are excited to announce that during the December board meeting, our Board of Education approved Sandwich High School to accept a conference change effective in the 2023-2024 school year. The Board voted to move from the Interstate 8 conference to the Kishwaukee River conference, teams included are Harvard, Johnsburg, Marengo, Richmond-Burton, Woodstock, and Woodstock North.
Senior cap and gown order
If you missed the in-person order date for the cap and gown, jostens.com is where you can order your senior students' graduation package. Please note, the cap/gown/tassel package can be found by clicking here.
2023-2024 Course Selection
Course selection for the 2023-2024 school year has begun. Course requests can be submitted in Teacher Ease, which will take the place of Tyler next year. Families should have received the course selection information, which included a video, via email so the videos can be discussed with your student(s). You may also click the appropriate link for course selection information,
*Future Sophomores Smore Link: https://www.smore.com/mdv6w
*Future Juniors Smore Link: https://www.smore.com/wa38j
*Future Seniors Smore Link: https://www.smore.com/vtjsn
Course requests should be submitted by Monday, January 19. Once students have submitted their requests, they will be called down in small groups to meet with their counselor to review graduation requirements.
Announcing the 2023 Sandwich Education Foundation Casino Night
The Sandwich Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed in 1994 to enhance the educational opportunities for the students of Sandwich C.U.S.D. #430. The Board of Trustees is made up of parents, teachers, and local business owners who volunteer their time to help support and enrich our schools.
Our biggest fundraiser this year is our Casino Night and Silent Auction, which will be held on April 15, 2023, at the Fox Valley Older Adults Community Center in Sandwich. Doors open at 6:00 and the casino games will open from 7:00-10:00. At the event, you will be able to test your luck on popular casino games like craps, roulette, and blackjack. Don’t worry you won’t be playing for real money so you can take a risk and bet big to help our students. We will also have dealers on hand to help teach games to our less experienced guests. Appetizers will be served and there will also be a silent auction and raffles. This event is always a fun night and a great way to support our schools. Tickets are $25 each and are available in the main office of each school or online by clicking this link.
Student School Pictures
If you missed the date to order your student’s school pictures or any event photos the directions below were provided to SHS from our Lifetouch coordinator.
Please direct Parents to mylifetouch.com
Or call Customer Service at 1-800-736-4753.
Communication from the High School
Sandwich High School will generally email a bi-monthly newsletter. The purpose of this communication will be to highlight the latest things going on at school while also keeping you up to date on future events.
Click here to follow SHS on Facebook
The Sandwich High School instagram page can be located by searching Sandwich High School District 430.
Parents also have the option to receive text alerts when important information is pushed out. If you did not sign up for the text alerts when registering you can text YES to 67587 so receive the alerts.
Free and Reduced Breakfast/Lunch
The carry over period for students who were receiving free/reduced lunch for the 2021-2022 school year ended on October 3, 2022. If a new 2022-2023 application has not been submitted your child has automatically been put on paid breakfast and lunch.
Please click on the link below to apply for free/reduced breakfast and lunch:
2022-2023 Free/Reduced Application
Transportation
Student Drivers
Students are not allowed to drive and park at school unless they have a parking permit. Parking passes cost $95 for the 2022-2023 school year.
Reminders
If dropping off a student at Sandwich High School, students who are walking through the parking lot have the right away.
Just a reminder to students and parents, Sandwich High School will not be accepting outside food deliveries unless a parent or legal guardian is the one making the delivery.
Student drop off and pick up is at the back of the school (door #1).
Also, when a stop arm is out on a bus, it is illegal to pass it.
Click here for information.
Phones and Book Bags
While phones and book bags are permitted at SHS, each teacher has a unique classroom management system. Phones and book bags in the classroom will be at the discretion of the individual teacher.
Student Fees
We want to send a reminder to all families that it is time to pay your student fees for the 2022-2023 school year if you haven’t already done so. To check your status or to make a payment please follow the steps below.
Login to Tyler
Fees and billing will be located on the left side of the screen.
Click on fees and billing then select online payment at the bottom right corner of the screen.
*If you have multiple students, you can toggle between students by using the drop-down arrow at the top middle of your screen.