SPARTAN News--WMSHS
Parent Newsletter, April 19, 2024
District Spring Carnival -Tonight starting at 5:30!
Don't forget to come to our district carnival tonight starting at 5:30! It is going to be a ton of fun featuring a cake walk, kona ice truck, cotton candy, a silent auction event in the elementary multi-purpose room, and an opportunity to dunk a staff member.
Michigan Construction Career Day Opportunity
Attention High School Students:
Are you interested in a career in a construction or trades industry such as framing, electrical, masonry, engineering, truck driving, HVAC, fabrication, or heavy equipment operation? If so, you should attend the Michigan Construction Career Days on May 1st with Mr. Smith and Mr. DePue. Stop by the main office to get a permission slip to sign up today! Space is limited and will be filled quickly.
Spring Testing continues next week!
Please be aware that below outlines the grade levels and spring testing that will be happening in April. Morning testing begins at 8:00 and afternoon or p.m. testing begins at 12:15. Students must be on time to begin testing. If they arrive late, they will have to be scheduled during the make-up session to test. It is important that students come in each day on their scheduled test with a charged chromebook. Also, please help to encourage your student to take advantage of our free breakfast option on the morning of testing or has had a good breakfast prior to coming to school. Finally, a good night sleep is also important the night before testing.
Also, please keep in mind that PSAT, SAT, and ACT testing will cause lunch times to be altered for your student(s). Lunch will be provided but will be at a different time than their usual lunch time.
April 23: MSTEP 7th grade--a.m.
April 23: MSTEP 8th grade--p.m.
April 24: MSTEP 6th grade--a.m.
April 25: ACT Workkeys make up--a.m.
April 25: MSTEP 6th grade--p.m.
April 12, 15, 19, 22 & May 1-5: Make Up Sessions for PSAT, SAT, & MSTEP
Important Information for Seniors and their Families!
The final countdown for Seniors has begun. Please plan to get updates about upcoming events, including graduation and Seniors last day in this section of the newsletter. This information will also be posted into their Class of 2024 google classroom site.
- On April 19, Seniors will also be recording their Senior video that you will have an opportunity to view on Seniors last day, May 17.
- Friday, April 19 will be Senior Group Photo Day. Your Senior should have brought home a photo packet to order a class photo. The photo will take place at 12:15. Seniors should plan to wear their maroon class t-shirts.
- Top 10 will be released in the beginning of May. This will be released in the News and Views. When this is released, we will send out a message to parents letting them know. Please encourage your Senior to complete their "Great Grad" assignment in order to help expediate this process.
Dates to Mark on your Calendar:
- May 10, Senior Award Night at 6:00 (new date!)
- Seniors Last Day, May 17; events throughout the day (more information to follow)
- Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice, May 23 starting at 8:30 (more information to follow)
- Graduation, May 23 at 7:00 (outside at the Greg Glover Stadium weather permitting)
FFA--Important Information
Banquet
The annual FFA chapter banquet is Sunday, 4/21, at 2 pm in the WHS cafeteria. Please join us to celebrate our members, share in snacks and community, and congratulate our graduating seniors! "We Made It!"
Agstravaganza
Agstravaganza will take place on Friday, 4/26 beside the greenhouse. FFA members are very excited to share their knowledge of their livestock, crops, and equipment with elementary students and community members. Please be aware that any student planning to help with Agstravaganza will need to attend the banquet on 4/21 to be able to participate.
Plant Sale
Our annual plant sale will be taking place on May 10th , 11th, and 12th this year. Students are hard at work transplanting the seedlings of hundreds of flowers and a limited selection of vegetables. Mark your calendars and join us 5/10-5/12! Times will be announced ASAP.
Shoe Fundraiser for Local Fair!
The Fowlerville Family Fair is raising money to buy new agriculture pens! This is a fair that many of our Webberville students participate in. This fundraiser is an easy one and involves doing some spring cleaning or your closets at home! The Fair is accepting new or gently used SHOES! What type of shoes can I donate?
Any type of shoe can be donated as long as they are:
Clean
Gently used (No holes, cracks or slices)
A matched pair
Donation boxes will be located at both Webberville Elementary and Middle and High School!
Pickle Fridays are back!! Volunteers are needed!
Please consider volunteering on a Friday for about 30 minutes to help us sell pickles during the school day. This is a super fun 5 minutes that happens. All proceeds go towards supporting our SPARTAN Store!
Spartan Center Permission Forms
- Students under the age of 14 must have a parent or guardian present with them at all times!
- Students who are 14-17 are allowed to utilize the Spartan Center facility without a parent or guardian but must have a waiver on file. If your child would like to use the Spartan Center or has been using it, please make sure they bring in a completed copy (signed by a parent or guardian) that is below.
IMPORTANT DATES....
- April 19: District Spring Carnival; 5:30-7:30
- April 26: Agstravaganza
- May 4; High School Prom at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Pinckney; Tickets go on sale April 15-22
- May 7: Webberville's Got Talent; 6:30 (Looking for participants starting March 15)
- May 10: Senior Award Night @6:00 (This is a new date!)
- May 10-12: Plant Sale
- May 12: FFA Banquet @2:00
- May 14: Senior Awards Night @6:00
- May 17: Seniors Last Day
- May 21: Future 6th grade parent meeting (after recognition) at 3:30 in the WMSHS cafeteria
- May 21: 8th grade graduation/breakfast (parents are invited to attend) at 8:30
- May 21: 8th grade (future freshmen) parent meeting at 6:00 in the WMSHS cafeteria
- May 28: Middle (5:30) and High School (7:00) Award Night--NEW DATE!!
- May 23: Graduation (7:00 p.m.)