SJHS Blog week 3
SJHS Blog
9/17/18 - 9/21/18
September Bears of the Month
Congratulations to our September Bears of the Month – Cameron Haynes & Courtney Farrish!
These outstanding students were selected by SJHS staff based on their character,
leadership, academics, and citizenship!
These outstanding students were selected by SJHS staff based on their character,
leadership, academics, and citizenship!
Security News
Parents - Just a reminder, over the summer we had Security Buzzers installed at the
main entrance of each school building. When you plan to visit one of our schools,
please use the button on the intercom for entrance to the main office.
please use the button on the intercom for entrance to the main office.
Homecoming Dance 2018!
There will be a semi-formal Homecoming Dance @ SJHS on Saturday, October 13th from 8 to 11pm.
Admission will be $5.
Admission will be $5.
TEAM UP AGAINST CANCER EVENT
Friday, September 28, 2018
Football Game- Portage Central Mustangs vs. St. Joseph Bears
5:00 p.m. Gates Open: Enjoy Dinner at the Food Trucks!
Zoup, Mimi’s Cupcakes, Piggin-N-Grinnin, Panther’s Grill
6:20 p.m. Survivors meet the Cheerleaders at the NE corner of football field
6:30 p.m. Survivor Walk with Band & Cheerleaders
7:00 p.m. Game Kick-Off
9:00 p.m. Post-Game: Pink Jersey Exchange and Formation of Memory Ribbon
Yearbook Information
The 2017-2018 yearbook is being distributed in English classes this week. Extras are available for $70.
Email jhunter@sjschools.org.
Email jhunter@sjschools.org.
The 2018-2019 order form is now available, and an email from our published Herff Jones will be
sent out soon. Reserve before Dec. 1 to save money!
sent out soon. Reserve before Dec. 1 to save money!
Please click on the following link for the yearbook order form:
Robotics News
Zoe Downey, of the Average Joe Robotics Team, was featured this past week in the national
webazine "The Project for Girls" based in California. This organization celebrates and recognizes
girls who are outstanding in their areas of interest. She is the first girl to be recognized for a STEM area.
We are proud of Zoe for her accomplishments and success.
webazine "The Project for Girls" based in California. This organization celebrates and recognizes
girls who are outstanding in their areas of interest. She is the first girl to be recognized for a STEM area.
We are proud of Zoe for her accomplishments and success.
Interact Club
The Interact Club of 2018-2019 held their first meeting of the year on Friday, September 14th.
President, Reilly Igoe, introduced new officers/directors and discussed a few upcoming events
for this year. It was a great turnout! The next meeting will be Friday, September 28th at 7:10 am.
It will be held in the SJHS choir room.
President, Reilly Igoe, introduced new officers/directors and discussed a few upcoming events
for this year. It was a great turnout! The next meeting will be Friday, September 28th at 7:10 am.
It will be held in the SJHS choir room.
All Star Driver Education - Upcoming Class Announcement
Attention students! Celebrate the start of the school year by putting yourself behind the wheel of one
of our driver education vehicles! All Star Driver Education has upcoming segment 1 and segment
2 classes right here at your school! Our next course begins on October 8th! If you can’t make that class,
keep your eye out for classes beginning next month !! Register either by visiting our
website www.allstarde.com or calling us at 734 665 7374.
of our driver education vehicles! All Star Driver Education has upcoming segment 1 and segment
2 classes right here at your school! Our next course begins on October 8th! If you can’t make that class,
keep your eye out for classes beginning next month !! Register either by visiting our
website www.allstarde.com or calling us at 734 665 7374.
College Rep Visits to SJHS
Juniors & Seniors can sign up for College Rep Visits at SJHS. Students can sign up in Guidance
OR go to itsLearning link and fill out the google survey. List and link also found on Guidance
website:https://sjschools.org/guidance/college-information-guidance/college-rep-visits
OR go to itsLearning link and fill out the google survey. List and link also found on Guidance
website:https://sjschools.org/guidance/college-information-guidance/college-rep-visits
Colleges are added weekly so check often. Max of 3 sign ups.
Dual Credit Information
We understand that not all students received qualifying test scores to receive dual college credit
for some of their courses. While we know it's disappointing, there is another option that is available
for those who wish to pursue it.
for some of their courses. While we know it's disappointing, there is another option that is available
for those who wish to pursue it.
CLEP exams are offered in 33 introductory-level college subjects and is the most widely accepted
credit-by-examination program, available at more than 2,900 colleges and universities.
credit-by-examination program, available at more than 2,900 colleges and universities.
CLEP exams can be taken at Lake Michigan College and the cost is $87.
For more information, https://clep.collegeboard.org/earn-college-credit/practice, or contact LMC's
testing and assessment center. (269) 927-8119
testing and assessment center. (269) 927-8119
PSAT Information
Please click on the following link for information:
Athletic News
Monday:
10:00 JV Golf @ SMAC JV Invite
5:00 JV/VAR Soccer vs. Paw Paw
Tuesday:
4:00 VAR/JV Tennis @ Portage Central
6:00 Girls Swim @ Mattawan
Wednesday:
3:30 VAR Golf West Jamboree @ The Moors/P. Central
5:00 XC West Jamboree @ Riverview
5:30 9th/JV Volleyball vs. Lakeshore
6:30 VAR Volleyball vs. Lakeshore
Thursday:
4:00 JV/VAR Soccer @ Niles
4:30 9th Football vs. Loy Norrix
6:00 Girls Swim @ South Haven
6:30 JV Football vs. Vicksburg
Upcoming Events:
- 9/17 - Monday - Constitution Day - Students will participate in statewide Constitution Day Activity in class.
- 9/19 - Wednesday - 1-Hr. Late Start
