St. Joseph High School News Week 12
St. Joseph High School News
11/19/18 - 11/23/18
Thanksgiving Lunch at SJHS!
Thanks to Demrhy Youngquist, Denise Klann, and our entire kitchen staff at the HS for preparing our Thanksgiving lunch this past Tuesday at the HS. They even allowed Mr. Berry, Mr. Guzzo, and myself serve the students. Thanks to our great kitchen staff, they do an awesome job for our students!
Mr. Walter’s Class - Food Drive
Not much to say but UNBELIEVABLE!!! Look what Mr. Walter’s and his classes were able to do…
Guidance Office News:
Upcoming College Visits to SJHS:
Siena Heights University (main campus)
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 1:30pm
Northern Michigan University
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 1:30pm
Sign up:
Media Center News:
SJHS Media Center News
🔜 The SJHS Book Fair is back! This year’s book fair will be held in the media center beginning Wednesday, November 28 through Friday, November 30, during school hours. Cash, check, and cards will be accepted. Thank you for supporting the media center!
💻 Students may now submit to the logo contest for the Ren Baldwin Student Technology Festival 2019. Please check out the complete contest details: Tech Fest Logo Entries are due Tuesday, December 4, and winners will receive a $50 gift card from Best Buy.
Business Bites:
Thank you to Larry Morrow of Horizon Bank for speaking to our students at our "Business Bites" lunch on 11/15. It was great to hear about the banking industry & his career path as well!
Our next "Business Bites" lunch will be on Thursday 12/13 with a technician from City Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. Students who attend will be provided pizza.
Girls Swim/Dive State Results:
Congratulations to these young ladies who qualified, represented, and did a fabulous job at the state meet!!
Diving - Kyleigh Meier-17th place
200 Free Relay Team - 20th place ( 1 sec off school record )
Nadia Judge, Kelsey Oberer, Sylvia Park, Cici Strickler
100 Freestyle - Cici Strickler- 23rd Place
100 Breaststroke - Sylvia Park- 25th Place
Diving - Kyleigh Meier-17th place
200 Free Relay Team - 20th place ( 1 sec off school record )
Nadia Judge, Kelsey Oberer, Sylvia Park, Cici Strickler
100 Freestyle - Cici Strickler- 23rd Place
100 Breaststroke - Sylvia Park- 25th Place
Berrien County 5th Year Early/Middle College Program Information:
Attention 10th grade students! Do you want to get a head start on college and in life by earning substantial credit for FREE, while you’re still in high school? You can by applying to be a part of the Berrien County 5th Year Early/Middle College program! Tuition, books, and fees are provided at no cost to students and families.
How does it work? Basically, you will earn substantial college credit up to an associate degree or a career certificate by taking college classes during your 11th and 12th grades of high school. You will then attend college full-time during “grade 13” in your 5th year of high school.
Are you interested in learning more about the 5th Year Early/Middle College? Check out one of our upcoming information nights or visit your school counselor’s office!
Information Sessions:
December 4
Information Session
Lake Michigan College,
Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor
6 p.m.
December 5
Information Session
Southwestern Michigan College
Niles Campus
6 p.m.
December 11
Information Session
Berrien RESA
6 p.m.
The application deadline is February 1, 2019. Only 10th grade students may apply. Don’t delay! There are a number of components to the application, including taking the AccuPlacer exam offered through Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan College along with collecting a number of letters of recommendation.
Athletic News:
Winter sports seasons have started and games and competitions will be coming soon!
Upcoming Events:
11/21 - Wed. - ½ day for Students (Release at 11am)
11/22 and 11/23 - No School Thanksgiving Break!
