St. Joseph High School News 4/19/21 - 4/23/21
St. Joseph High School News
4/19/21 - 4/23/21
Hybrid Schedule for this week:
Senior Academic Awards Program:
Senior Academic Awards Program: Monday, May 17, 2021
time and format of program (virtual or in person) TBD
Seniors: if you have received an academic scholarship from a college, an
academic institution, or organization to further your post-secondary
pursuits, please submit a copy of the letter or award to the Guidance
Office by May 5.
We cannot guarantee your award will be published in the Senior Academic
Award program on May 17 if we do not receive your information by May 5.
Senior Caps/Gowns:
A reminder that your graduation products and caps & gowns will be delivered on Thursday, April 22nd during lunch. If you owe a balance, it needs to be paid in full prior to delivery. If you are paying on delivery day, cash or money order only, no checks can be accepted. PLEASE NOTE-IF THIS IS NOT YOUR IN-PERSON DAY, YOUR PRODUCTS WILL BE AVAILABLE WITH SCHOOL PERSONNEL ON FRIDAY, APRIL 23RD during lunch. If you still have not ordered your graduation products please do so as soon as possible at www.jostens.com. Thank you.
Virtual Students: Caps and Gowns (if you ordered) can be picked up at the Main office of HS on April 22 or 23rd. IF you can not make one of those dates they will be available on April 26th as well. Finish strong and enjoy the last month as a high school student!
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Students: Information from our Food Service Director:
Please click on the following link:
Free/Reduced Lunch Information
Student Congratulations:
Please congratulate senior Aeryn Hart on winning the county-wide Rotary Essay Contest. After competing to be the SJHS representative, she went on to compete against the top writer at every Berrien County high school and placed 1st, a $1,000 scholarship award.
Here is Aeryn's essay answering the following prompt :
You have just been elected The President of the United States. What would be on your administration’s policy agenda. Determine the highest priority initiatives.
Yearbook News:
YEARBOOK ORDER FORM
It's not too late to reserve your copy of the 2020-2021 yearbook! Return this form and payment or pay online. Books will be distributed in the fall of 2021.
PERSONAL ADS
Include a special message to your senior or to your student. Purchase personal ad space and create a personal memory to last a lifetime!
BUSINESS ADS
If you have a business and would like to purchase ad space in the yearbook, please see this form for further information.
Yearbook Business Advertising Contract
The 2020 Literary Magazine, recollect, earned an EXCELLENT rating from the 2020 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) program. Editors were Amy Paine, Zach Kreiner, and Aeryn Hart. The first ever all-color, online magazine includes art and writing from over 50 SJHS students. Check out the magazine here: recollect, the 2020 literary magazine for St. Joseph High School
Ren Baldwin Tech Festival:
2021 Ren Baldwin Student Tech Fest Entry Deadline Extended
The entry deadline for the 2021 Ren Baldwin Student Technology Festival has been extended to Friday, April 23rd. Please visit the Tech Fest Info Site for entry form links. We look forward to your submissions!
Graduating Seniors:
Dear Senior Parents,
It’s hard to believe our seniors will be graduating soon!
A 2021 Senior Class Parent Committee has been created to plan some really special events for our students who have worked so hard through such difficult times.
Please note, this group has no ties to the school - it is a group of senior class parents who are volunteering to plan several special events to commemorate our student's last year at school. That said, the group has set up a Go Fund Me page which will be the sole fundraising effort that will pay for all events.
Here’s what we have planned:
4 Week Countdown - every Friday in May we will surprise our seniors with small gifts.
Senior Celebration - this is taking the place of the Senior Dinner Dance and the All Night Party immediately following graduation, on Sunday, June 6th. Students will be bused immediately following the ceremony to a surprise location. Every senior student - in school and virtual, is invited to this free and semi-formal event.
There’s not much time and we need your help with fundraising and spreading the word!
Be on the lookout for an email from 2021seniorclassparentcommittee@gmail.com with updated information on activities and events.
Please also note, due to the current Covid-19 situation, all activities and events could be cancelled at the last minute.
The school and the committee are doing everything they can to create a memorable experience for all students while still following Covid-19 restrictions and the safety of all involved in mind.
Thank you!
Jamie Bingaman
Janna Conybeare
Co-Chairs 2021 Senior Class Parent Committee
St. Joseph Virtual School:
Please check out the newest SJVS Blog. https://stjoevirtualschool.blogspot.com/
THAW:
Utility Support During Pandemic Information. Please click on the following link to learn more: THAW Link
Guidance Office News:
GUIDANCE NEWS
HOPE is our theme for April
Wow! - we survived our 1st week back and it was our most unusual yet this year with not only hybrid & remote learning happening, but also standardized testing! We so appreciate your flexibility & support! We hope this week will be easier and that your family is adjusting to getting back into school.
What's New This Week in our google site COVID-19, Guidance & SEL:
In the Community Resources section:
The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) - THAW is stabilizing and empowering Michigan families, keeping them healthy, safe and warm - help available paying for utilities.
Special-Lite - Hiring Event - Benton Harbor on 4/23 from 10am-4pm
In the Parent Resources section:
Earth Day is this Thursday 2/22 - here are some resources:
Wide Open School by Common Sense Media - free activities for students of all ages to explore our planet, learn about global challenges, think of solutions, and take action.
Earth Day - official site - offering information & activities from 4/20-4/22
What’s Happening at School:
At the HS, applications are accepted until 4/23/21 for the Dave Leonard “Difference Maker” Scholarship - available to seniors who have received Special Education services or credit in an Academic Achievement class..
At Upton & the HS, applications are now available for Camp Hope (Mike Wagner Memorial).
Open to current 7-11 graders. Join in the fun this August - a weekend with lots of fun, self-care practices & positive mental health practices.
For more scholarship info, go to the SJ Schools webpage; click on SJHS; click the Guidance tab for scholarships
Please remember we are here to support you - reach out if you have a question/concern:
guidance@stjoebears.com
Foods Class News:
Congratulations to SJHS freshman, Cam'ron Warr, for winning the Michigan Restaurant Association’s ProStart "Dessert for Two" Recipe Competition! He made a chocolate-covered strawberry cake. He is $100 richer!
Athletic News:
Monday:
3:30 Varsity Golf @ West Division Jamboree hosted by P. Central
4:00 JV Golf vs. Vicksburg
5:00 JV/Varsity Soccer vs. Loy Norrix
Tuesday:
4:00 JV Baseball/Softball vs. Mattawan
4:00 Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Mattawan
Wednesday:
9:00 JV Golf @ New Buffalo Invite
4:00 Varsity/JV Tennis @ Mattawan
5:00 JV/Varsity Soccer @ Lakeview
Thursday:
4:00 JV Baseball/Softball vs. Portage Northern
4:00 Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Portage Northern
Friday:
9:30 Varsity Golf @ Marshall Invite
3:00 Boys/Girls Track @ Allegan Relays
4:00 JV Golf @ Lakeshore
Saturday:
8:30 Varsity Tennis @ Holland Quad
8:30 Varsity Softball @ Gull Lake Invite
9:00 Varsity/JV Golf @ Berrien Springs Invite
10:00 Varsity Baseball vs. Niles
Upcoming Events:
4/21 - Wed. - Regular start time 7:45am. NO LATE START
