High School Daily Announcements

October 22, 2024 

CONGRATULATIONS: to the JV & VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAMS for their WINS over the Mason County Eastern Cardinals last night. Way to go Ladies!

JUNIORS:  You are taking the PSAT/NMSQT on TODAY, October 22 during 1st-3rd hours.  Please check the Testing Room List that is posted outside the counseling office to know what room you are assigned to.  You will need to bring a charged chromebook on the day of testing.  

Grand Valley State University - Campus Tour TOMORROW October 23rd.  Students who signed up for the GVSU Campus Tour MUST go to the library as soon as they get to school tomorrow. You do not have to check in with your first hour teacher.

INTERESTED IN DONATING BLOOD: and have questions or just want to hear how, why and where the blood goes.  Our versiti blood representative will be here October 24th at 10 a.m. 16 and older can sign up for her informational meeting on the office window.  If you have questions feel free to talk to Mrs. O or Mrs Schulz 

OCTOBER IS COLLEGE MONTH! During October, pick up a BINGO sheet containing fun facts about Holton staff outside of the library. Write down the name of the correct staff member for each fact. Get a BINGO and pick a prize! One prize per student.

KEURIG FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS! Juniors and seniors have a chance to enter to win a Keurig! Tickets for the giveaway will be given to students who participate in college and career activities. Here's how to earn tickets:

Attending a College/Military/Trades Rep Visit= 1 Ticket

Attending a Campus Tour= 1 Ticket

Applying to a College= 1 Ticket

***Students will earn tickets for each activity. Example: Applying to 3 colleges = 3 tickets. Students must tell Ms. Wisniewski when they have applied to a college to earn a ticket. The drawing for the giveaway will take place at the end of November.***

HS JUNIORS and SENIORS: Upcoming College and Military Rep Visits

• Grand Valley State University - Campus Tour October 23rd 
• ****Students who have turned in their permission slips for the GVSU TOUR need to REGISTER with GVSU. You MUST Register or you will NOT be able to attend the Campus Tour on October 23rd.**** 
• Skilled Trades Apprenticeships - October 24th at 10:40am (Lunch A)
• Davenport University - October 25th at 10:40am (Lunch A)
• Ferris State: Campus Tour November 19th.  Permission slips are still available, in Ms. Wisniewski's office. They are due November 12th.

• Central Michigan University: Campus Tour December 3rd. Permission slips are now available in Ms. Wisniewski's office. They are due November 22nd.

• *Sign-ups for upcoming college and military rep visits are posted outside of Ms. Wisniewski's office in the library or visit this link to sign-up:https://forms.gle/vEiiJjovo1Np7kKi6

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.

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

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).

STUDENTS THAT ARE DRIVING TO SCHOOL: MUST have a parking PERMIT! Permits are available in the office, please see Mrs. Goyings. PERMITS are $1 dollar and are REQUIRED for all students who drive to school. 

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