High School Daily Announcements

December 9,  2025

COMPETITIVE WRITING TEAM MEMBERS:  please remember that there is a practice session today after school in Mr. Spadafore's classroom.

SPADDYS CAFE: Remember tomorrow to stop by Mr. Spadafore's room for a $2 coffee or hot cocoa. All proceeds support the writing team.

BLOOD DRIVE: Tomorrow DEC 10th.  Use the QR CODE on the office window.  Must be 16 or older to donate. If you are 16 you MUST have parent permission. Please pick up your permission slip from Mrs. Schulz.  See Mrs. Schulz or Mrs. Olson if you have questions. Please be sure to eat and drink plenty of water prior to the donation drive.

TOYS for TOTS: “School Spirit Challenge” we are on the home stretch we will be collecting through this Thursday 12/11. We have collected 78 toys so far. We will be accepting donations of new unwrapped toys for children of all ages. Drop boxes are  in all the District Offices. Tune into WZZM every morning to see Holton’s toy tally rise and how other schools are doing and on Friday December 12th to see Holton on the AIR!  Sponsored by the HS Student Council!

ARE YOU A WRITER?  REPORTER?  PHOTOGRAPHER?  High School Students if you have any of these qualities then the YEARBOOK CLUB is for  you! If you are interested there is a sign up sheet on the office window. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Goyings

WEST MICHIGAN SHOWCASE 2026: Play an instrument? Like to dance? Has performing always been fun for you? If so, please email Mr. Carlson this week for information about the West Michigan Showcase 2026.

SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB: will be having an informational meeting in the libraryThursday during Seminar. 

HIGH SCHOOL PLAY AUDITIONS: If you missed your chance to audition for the HS Play, please see Mrs. Thompson by 7:30AM on Wednesday morning or immediately after school on Wednesday for your chance! :) Remember to get your audition sheets filled out, signed, and turned in as well! Extra packets are in the Band & Choir Room or outside the office window.

END OF SEMESTER PBIS ASSEMBLIES: will be on December 15th for the middle school and December 16th for high school. The assemblies will be held during seminar. If you have earned a coin this year, you will be eligible to win lots of different prizes. See you there!

COLORING CONTEST: New Holiday coloring sheets are in the office for anyone who would like to participate in the Christmas coloring contest.  Congratulations to our Fall Winners Anjala Larabee, Maria Villenava, and Chloe Mckee. If you participated please pick up your coloring page and consolation prize from Mrs. Schulz. 

CHICAGO FIELD TRIP: Those signed up for the Chicago trip please see your emails. The trip has moved to January 15th.  If you have questions please see Mrs. Schulz.

POPCORN: Popcorn sales during all lunches EVERY FRIDAY! Popcorn is .50 cents.

SENIOR PARENT GROUP: The Senior Class of 2026 Parent Group contact information. Holton HS Senior Parent Group 2026 - Email: [email protected]

HS STUDENTS: Need some hygiene items like shampoo, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, or feminine products? You can get them for FREE! Just stop by the office to grab a quick signup form. A bag with your items will be put in your locker every other month — NO COST, totally confidential, and all provided by the We Are H.E.R.E. program.

COLLEGE CORNER: COLLEGE ADVISOR - Abby Wisniewski

UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS and CAMPUS TOURS:

JUNIORS & SENIORS: Sign up for college representative visits outside of Ms. Wisniewski's office or through this Google Form: https://forms.gle/A4ENsMaQvLwNnG9t8. As a reminder, these are visits where the admissions representative comes to the school (library) to talk about their college. This is NOT a commitment to the institution, it's just a way for you to get more information about it!"

SPORTS PHYSICALS: Student Athletes MUST have a current Sports Physical on file to participate in practice and game 

STUDENTS THAT ARE DRIVING TO SCHOOL: MUST have a parking PERMIT! Permits are available in the office, please see Mrs. Goyings. PERMITS are $5 dollar and are REQUIRED for all students who drive to school. 

REMINDER: Students are not allowed to go to their gym locker during the day unless it is at the time of their scheduled gym class. This means students/student athletes should not access their gym lockers during pass time, lunch or other class times.  

REMINDER: THERE ARE NO BACKPACKS, COATS OR BLANKETS ALLOWED IN CLASSROOMS!

REMINDER: THERE ARE NO CELL PHONES IN THE CLASSROOMS OR HALLWAYS (Students may ONLY have cell phones at Lunch).

ALL STUDENTS: Please do NOT enter the library if there is a sign on the door saying that the library is closed. Come back at a later time when the library is open and there is no sign on the door.  

PARENTS: REQUIRED All students need to have their parents update their demographic information in Powerschool.  Emergency cards & paper forms will not be sent home so it is very important that information & forms are updated and completed in Powerschool. To Login go to the www.holtonschools.com website scroll to bottom of page and choose Powerschool. Once you login, go to Demographic Update (lower left of the screen) and Complete Steps to update current information and complete all the forms (Handbook, concussion, media consent etc.). Be sure to include an email address! Click Submit once completed. If you are having trouble logging on please contact the MS/HS office.

Middle School: Mrs. Younts, 231.821.1786               High School: Mrs. Goyings, 231.821.1726

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm