Bobcat Blitz
The weekly newsletter from Whiteford MS/HS
9/16/2022
Homecoming Week - Grades 9-12
Here are some key Homecoming Week details:
- Float building begins on Sunday and runs through Thursday.
- Hall decorating goes by grade and happens throughout the week.
This year the student council is sponsoring themed days throughout the week. It is encouraged for ALL students grades 6-12, and staff, to participate:
- Monday: Pajama day (students must still wear shoes...no slippers)
- Tuesday: Jersey day
- Wednesday: Student-teacher swap day
- Thursday: Blue/gold day
- Friday: Class shirt day (MS students encouraged to dress in Whiteford colors)
- The pep assembly for grades 9-12 during the assembly hour on Friday, September 23rd.
- The crowning of the queen will take place during halftime of the Varsity Football homecoming game against Summerfield on Friday night. Game time is 7 p.m.
- The homecoming king will be crowned at the dance the following evening. The dance will be from 7-10 PM at the High School: admission is 10 dollars. Dress for the dance is semi-formal.
Upcoming Events/Key Dates
Vision Screening for 9th Grade Students - October 24th
Meal Charges and Free/Reduced Applications
Student Grades and Attendance Reporting
Schoology is our learning management system that teachers utilize to upload and distribute content/curriculum, track day-to-day grades, and to communicate with students/parents. Please click HERE to access your parent account; if you are experiencing problems with Schoology, please contact Corey Mills (mills@whiteford.k12.mi.us).
1:1 Technology
Medication
Updated Cell Phone Policy
Please be advised of the following policy changes regarding cell phones and other wireless communication devices:
Sixth grade students are prohibited from using cell phones and other personal devices during classes or passing times. Sixth grade students may use devices before school, after school, or during lunch only.
Seventh and eighth-grade students may possess their device or store it in their locker during class, but the device must be powered off. If possessed in the classroom, the student is prohibited from using the device unless given express and direct consent from the teacher, dean, assistant principal, principal, or other school personnel. Seventh and eighth grade students may use devices before school, after school, or during lunch only.
High school students may possess their device or store it in their locker during class, but the device must be powered off. If possessed in the classroom, the student is prohibited from using the device unless given express and direct consent from the teacher, dean, assistant principal, principal, or other school personnel. High school students may use devices during passing times, before school, after school, or during lunch.
Air Pods, headphones, or other wired/wireless listening devices are prohibited in hallways and classrooms unless given express and direct consent from the teacher, dean, assistant principal, principal, or other school personnel.
Students who need to communicate with parents in regards to matters of illness, safety, transportation, etc., should communicate through the school office so administration is aware of any visitors to the building, medications, or potential illnesses/safety concerns.
Cell Phone Discipline Protocol
First offense - Device is confiscated by school personnel. The administrator will return the phone or device in question at the end of the day. The parents will be informed. The phone or device may be prohibited from school for a period of at least two weeks, and may be prohibited for the remainder of the semester/school year, depending on the nature of offense. The infraction will be documented.
Second offense - The device is confiscated by school personnel and delivered to the office. The parents will be informed and the student will be assigned a detention, restorative action, or other disciplinary action will occur. The phone or device will be returned at the end of the school day; the phone or device will be prohibited from school for a period of one-to-two weeks and may be prohibited for the remainder of the semester/school year, depending on the nature of offense. The infraction will be documented.
Third and successive offenses - The device is confiscated by school personnel and delivered to the office. The parents will be informed and the student may be subject to a one-day in school or out-of-school suspension. The phone or device in question will not be returned until a parent comes in to pick it up. The phone or device will be prohibited from school for a period of at least two weeks, and may be prohibited for the remainder of the semester/school year, depending on the number and nature of previous offenses. The infraction will be documented.
Contact Us
MS/HS Principal
jeremy.fielder@whiteford.k12.mi.us
734 856-1443 ext. 102
Jeremy Simmons
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
734 856-1443 ext. 103
Ken Groch
Dean of Students 6-12
734 856-1443 ext. 240
Jennifer Head
MS/HS Counselor
734 856-1443 ext. 216
Angel Webb
MS/HS Administrative Assistant
angel.webb@whiteford.k12.mi.us
734 856-1443 ext. 108
Malinda Luzier
MS/HS/Athletics Administrative Assistant
malinda.luzier@whiteford.k12.mi.us
734 856-1443 ext. 109