High School Daily Announcements

December 16,  2025

MS/HS EARLY RELEASE: TODAY, 12/17 Dismissal will be 1:05 pm. HS Exams: 1st & 2nd hour.

MS/HS HALF DAYS:  Thursday, 12/18 & Friday, 12/19 Dismissal 10:55 am. HS Exam Schedule: Thursday 3rd & 4th hour & Friday 5th & 6th hour.

HOLIDAY BREAK! NO SCHOOL: 12/23/25 - 1/2/2026. 

SCHOOL RESUMES: Monday January 5, 2025

HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK 12/15/25 - 12/1925 LET’S BE FESTIVE FOR FUN!!!

• WEDNESDAY 12/17 - HOLIDAY PAJAMAS
• THURSDAY 12/18 - HOLIDAY COLORS: RED, GREEN & WHITE
• FRIDAY 12/19 - UGLY SWEATER
• Sponsored by the HS Student Council

HIGH SCHOOL PLAY: A Cast List will be posted and scripts will be available TODAY (Wednesday 12/17). If you auditioned, please see Mrs. T Wednesday morning for your information. Thank you!

SPADDY’S CAFE: "Remember TODAY to stop by Mr. Spadafore's room for a $2 coffee or hot cocoa. All proceeds support the writing team."

COLORING CONTEST: New Holiday coloring sheets are in the office for anyone who would like to participate in the Christmas coloring contest.  Deadline is tomorrow 12/18/25. Please turn your coloring sheets into the office or to Mrs. Schulz.

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.

ESPORTS: Mr. Baker would like to formally announce that Holton High School will have several new Esports teams this upcoming spring season. An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday 01/05/26 after school in Mr. Baker's room. Please sign the sheet outside of the office if you plan on attending. This year we will be participating in Smash Ultimate, Splatoon and Mario Kart on Switch.

BLOOD DRIVE: Sign up for the January 16th BLOOD DRIVE.  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” Our final tally was 218 toys. We more than doubled our total from last year. Thank you to our staff, students and community that donated. Your generosity will bring smiles to the faces of many children on Christmas. Hopefully you were able to catch the Student Council Members on the News. 

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