St. Joe Bear News

The SJPS Foundation/Silver Beach Pizza Fundraiser event is right around the corner.  This is a great way to support the SJPS Foundation and get a great dinner at the same time.  10% of ALL  proceeds on October 7 th will come back to the SJPS Foundation.  That includes carry out, dine in and bar purchases.  THANKS! Link to FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/968162453206650/

The PSAT will be on Oct. 14 at the high school. All juniors are highly encouraged to register to take the test.  It is the official route of entry to the National Merit Scholarship program. Additionally, this test is excellent preparation for the SAT test that all juniors will take in April as part of our Michigan Merit Exam.  The SAT is recognized by all colleges as a standardized test for college admissions purposes. Please register by Sept. 30 – cost is $11.25 and you can pay in the guidance office.

There will be a Parent- Student informational meeting about the educational science trip to Costa Rica during Spring Break of 2016.  This meeting will take place on Wed. Sept. 23rd at 7:00 pm in room S104.  We will be discussing details of the trip as well as fundraising opportunities.  If you cannot attend but would like to know more about the trip, please email Mary Ann Milletics.   Mmilletics@sjschools.org

Here is a list of current athletic teams with their coaches, and our current clubs with the sponsor for each organization.  Contact information for all staff members can be found on the high school web site. Athletic Teams Clubs

The 2015 Yearbooks are in.  They are being distributed during the lunch hours.  Seniors can pick their copy up in the main office.

This is information for current Juniors and Seniors: The Rotary Student Program is now accepting essays for Juniors and Seniors interested in securing a mentor living the “dream career.” As in the past, the most thoughtful essays will determine student selection. Essays are due  on Friday, October 2.  For more information, see the Rotary Counselor Advisor, (Tracy Wagner, Jeri DiBrito or Ruth Gephart).  This now global program, which started with the Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, is a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet with a mentor. Good luck to everyone that applies. There are also posters hanging in school that can provide you with more information.