School Matters Back to School 2013

School Matters B ACK TO S C H OOL 2013

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Plainwell High School’s 141st Commencement Ceremony was held May 23, 2013. The highlights of the evening’s ceremony included addresses by students Claudia Klein and Audrey VanderBoon as well as faculty member, Brian Huberty. Members of the Board of Education presented diplomas to 190 graduates and the family of Ben Selby, who passed away in 2011.

SUPERINTENDENT’S VIEWPOINT

by Susan Wakefield, Superintendent

Another Great Year Ahead

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lainwell Schools had an awesome year in 2012-2013 with many outstanding accomplishments by our students at every level. And we anticipate another year as good as the last.

The energy is starting to build in the office with the now daily arrival of a parent looking to enroll a child. Yesterday, I met a mother and rather reluctant soon-to-be Kindergarten student who informed me that she wasn’t coming. I assured her that once she tried it, she would really like it. I feel that way about every grade and building in this district. Each offers kids a warm and wonderful setting in which to learn and grow.

One of the most important assets that we equip children with a positive attitude and that holds true as they prepare for a new school year. If students begin the school

year with enthusiasm and confidence, they are better prepared for the challenges they will have during the year. Talk with them about what they think the new year will hold, encourage them to be open to new friends, classes and teachers, and assure them that all the adults, including you, are here to help them succeed.

This issue is full of valuable information for the start of a new year – dates, times, and schedules. There is also our new website that can assist you as you help your child prepare for another exciting year. We look forward to seeing everyone is few weeks. We are going to have a great year! n

CALENDAR of EVENTS September 3

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

October 24

All Students 1/2 Day

October 25 NO SCHOOL

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November 22

Susan Wakefield, Superintendent Plainwell Community Schools

All Students 1/2 Day End of 1st Trimester

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April 7-11

SPRING BREAK

May 26

NO SCHOOL

June 6

Last Day of School 1/2 Day End of 3rd Trimester

FOCUS ON CURRICULUM

by Bob VanDis, Director of Curriculum

Secondary Schools Focus on Success for All Students

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ll of our schools show excellent overall achievement as measured by state and national standardized tests. This achievement is measured, and schools are compared by, the percent of students who meet the standards, that is, the percent of students who pass the test.

While a high passing rate is an indicator of our excellent schools and a point of pride for our community, that number can mask the fact that we still have low performing students who are not meeting standards or being successful in school.

In the past two years, our high school and middle school have implemented several initiatives that target our lower achieving students and give them the extra help and instruction they need to be successful. For example, our high school hired Nick Marshall as our Graduation and Retention Specialist. Nick’s job is to track all students whose grades have slipped or who are failing classes and work with them and their teachers on a plan to get them back on the track to success.

Another initiative is a new class Reading For Success, a required extra reading class for freshman who enter high school

significantly behind in reading. Other initiatives are the Positive Psychology class, Endeavors course for credit recovery, and after school homework and remediation time. Several new initiatives will be put in place this year at the high school to target lower achieving students. Those include the Superintendent’s Drop Out

just one year “ofAfter Capturing Kids’ Hearts, the middle school reduced office referrals by 23% and truancy by 41%!

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Challenge; an enhanced, mandatory after school homework and tutoring time; and additional training for teachers in Quantum Learning and Mindset, both proven methods for increasing the achievement and motivation of all students - but they are particularly effective with struggling students.

The middle school will be also be participating in Quantum Learning as a method

for enhancing student achievement. Their efforts last year to reach low achieving students included implementing strategies to increase student engagement: Mindset, and Capturing Kids’ Hearts. After just one year of Capturing Kids’ Hearts, the middle school reduced office referrals by 23% and truancy by 41%! Also implemented last year was READ 180, an extra reading class for students below grade level, and a Student Support Specialist who worked with students who needed support in improving behavior or academics. New initiatives this year at the middle school include MATH 180, improving home/ school communication, teacher mentors for struggling students, and increasing after school support by staff.

Our high school and middle school are very successful schools with excellent teachers and administrators. It is a testament to their commitment and excellence that rather than be satisfied that “most” of their students do well, they are taking on the difficult challenge and extra work needed to ensure that ALL of their students succeed. n

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lainwell Community Schools is excited to announce the launch of our new website! The site’s home page welcomes students, parents and community with a clean uncluttered design and will feature content focused on the District’s Vision of Plainwell Community Schools striving to be the place where every parent wants their child to be and every student loves being.

It has been our primary goal in developing this new site to include easier navigation to accurate, timely, quality content. Our website will be updated on a daily basis with school news and events.

If you experience any problems using the new website, or if you have any suggestions, please contact Bonnie at 685-5823 or bpfingst@plainwellschools.org.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Congratulations RHS Class of 2o13!

Plainwell’s Renaissance High School’s Commencement Ceremony was held on May 30, 2013. Superintendent Wakefield and members of the Board of Education presented diplomas to 25 graduates. RHS mentor and counselor, Alma Muxlow passed on a inspiring, hopeful message for the graduates and their bright futures. As usual, pride in the form of smiles, tears and cheers filled the auditorium that night. Congratulations to Brandy Austin, Casey Babbitt, Jenna Bartels, Rebecca Boylan, Clay Clark, Erica Clark, Lucas Coder, Jennifer Collins, Tyler Curtiss, Riley Fillmore, Alyssa Fink, Christopher Haehn, Kevin Hall, Lisa Harris, Brian Hartson, Lukus Helmboldt, Jesse Josten, John Josten, Dakota McNett, Tyler Patrick, Emerson Picking, Dakota Poore, Martin Ruiz, Jeffrey Schneider, and Nathan Varga!

Plainwell’s Outstanding People for Education Awards 2013

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hree Plainwell Community Schools employees have been honored by the Allegan County School Boards Association as Outstanding People for Education. They are Starr Elementary music teacher, René Perrin; Gilkey Elementary 3rd grade teacher, Aaron Maybee and Plainwell Middle School Principal, Gary Barton. Plainwell’s “Outstanding People” were presented with their awards at the ACSBA’s annual dinner held June 12 at Martin High School.

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Plainwell Board Members Honored

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wo Plainwell Community Schools Board of Education members have been honored by the Michigan Association of School Boards for their efforts to improve leadership skills and ongoing development of expertise related to governance of public schools.

Kevin Blue earned the Award of Distinction (level 3, including levels 1 & 2, four advanced classes and 368 education credits).

Kim Shafer earned Level One certification (nine certified classes).

Thanks for demonstrating your commitment to student achievement, continuous improvement and dedication to the community!

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Board Truste e, Kevin Blue and Superint attended the endent Wakefi ACSBA Awar eld ds Night. Kim unable to at Shafer was tend.

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FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY

by Jeff McNutt, Director of Technology

IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION…

iPad Rollout Information

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lainwell Community Schools is embarking on another technologically exciting year with the return of iPad instruction for the Class of 2016 and an introduction of the one-to-one initiative for the Class of 2017. This program continues to impact how our students learn and interact with teachers and peers. The iPads will be used in classes as textbooks, research and communication tools, and for completing assignments and projects. The provided software applications and textbooks will allow students to access these materials even when they do not have access to an internet connection.

Plainwell Middle School students will also have opportunity to work with ChromeBooks this fall in their Social Studies classes. Middle School math classes are already equipped with sets of 30 iPads giving every student the chance to work with those devices. Middle School Science benefits from carts of netbooks.

The Plainwell High School Athletic Department and the Plainwell Boosters will be hosting the annual

FALL SPORTS

PARENTS NIGHT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 @ 6 p.m. in the high school gym Booster apparel and PHS all sport passes will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m.

General meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Individual sports meetings will follow.

Football • Volleyball • Girls Swim & Dive Boys Tennis • Cheerleading • Girls Golf Cross Country • Boys Soccer

The one-to-one iPad initiative is an outgrowth of the district’s Dynamic Plan adopted by the Board of Education in February 2012.

The Instructional Technology goal emphasizes the need to put technology in everyone’s hands, to extend learning opportunities outside of the regular school day, and to develop the 21st century skills our students will use in college and career. This goal aligns with the state and federal educational technology goals of anywhere, anytime learning.

The rollout of iPads for freshmen will happen Tuesday, August 22 at Freshmen Orientation.

There will be a mandatory meeting for parents on Tuesday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. (see page 7 for more information). A $50 refundable deposit will be required. An informational packet has already been sent home to parents. For more information, check out the High School page on our website, www.plainwellschools.org The iPads will be a wonderful addition to the educational opportunities available to students at Plainwell Community Schools.

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HIGH SCHOOL................ 685-9554 Jeremy Wright, Principal Debra Burley, Assistant Principal MIDDLE SCHOOL............ 685-5813 Gary Barton, Interim Principal Tasia Stamos, Assistant Principal COOPER ELEMENTARY.... 349-2674 Jeff McNutt, Principal GILKEY ELEMENTARY..... 685-2424 Martha Hymer, Principal STARR ELEMENTARY...... 685-5835 Laurie Lanphear, Principal COMMUNITY EDUCATION & RENAISSANCE HIGH....... 685-1573 Tammy Glupker, Director SAFE CHILD CARE........... 685-3103 Nancy Gregory, Coordinator FOOD SERVICE................ 685-2097 David Paul, Director TRANSPORTATION......... 685-8080 Greg Smith, Director ATHLETICS..................... 685-2096 Dave Price, Director

A Note from the new Plainwell Middle School Assistant Principal

TASIA STAMOS

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ello! I am thrilled to be the new assistant principal at Plainwell Middle School. I attended college at Western Michigan University and earned a masters degree in Educational Leadership. I have been a fifth grade teacher at Starr Elementary for 13 years. During my time at Starr, I was honored to have been a part of a fabulous caring staff. In addition, I have served on many district committees and I have been the fifth grade Grade Level Chair.

I live in Portage with my husband, Steve, and our dog, Rocky. My daughter, Julie, is a Michigan State graduate and lives in New York City. My son, Peter, graduated from Elmhurst College and just returned to the United States after playing football in Europe!

I love being a part of the Plainwell School Community where educational excellence is a priority. I am excited about working collaboratively with the staff, students, and families at the middle school so all students can be academically and socially successful. The middle school staff has warmly welcomed me and I am looking forward to the start of the school year and this new adventure!. n W W W. P L A I N W E L L S C H O O L S . O R G

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL NEWS

First Day of School is...

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS KINDERGARTEN Plainwell kindergarten students will attend school according to schedules mailed home to parents by building principals. Parents who have not been notified by mail of their student’s kindergarten schedule should call their elementary school beginning Monday, August 26.

Kindergarten students who have not already registered should do so beginning August 12 at any Plainwell elementary school. To enter kindergarten, a student must be five years old on or before November 1, 2013 and should have a legal birth certificate, completed immunization form, and vision test at the time of registration.

Parents will be notified by the schools of their child’s kindergarten assignment.

GRADES 1-5 Tuesday, September 3 will be a full day of school for grades 1-5. Elementary starting and dismissal times are: First Bell

Dismissal

1/2 Day

Cooper

8:20 a.m.

3:25 p.m.

11:40 a.m.

Gilkey

8:20 a.m.

3:25 p.m.

11:40 a.m.

Starr

8:30 a.m.

3:35 p.m.

11:50 a.m.

Due to adult supervision schedules, elementary parents are cautioned that students at Gilkey and Cooper should not arrive at school more than five minutes before the first bell, and Starr students no more than 15 minutes before the first bell (except that students who receive breakfast at school should arrive 20 minutes before the bell). Students previously enrolled need not contact their schools before opening day.

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Tuesday, September 3 All schools will be open for information beginning Monday, August 12.

MIDDLE SCHOOL • Grades 6, 7 & 8 6th GRADE ACADEMY/ORIENTATION/MEET IN THE MIDDLE Meet in the Middle will be held Wednesday, August 21 from 3 to 7:00 p.m. See you there!

WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS Plainwell Middle School is excited to welcome our new Assistant Principal, Tasia Stamos! Tasia taught 5th Grade at Starr Elementary and is now joining our team (see page 5). She is full of energy and enthusiasm and will certainly be a great asset to our school. We are also very pleased to welcome Nancy Portis, Computer Technology teacher, and Annie Motto, Special Education teacher, to our team!

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS Many great programs that we successfully launched last year will continue this year. The 6th Grade Academy, Teen Leadership, Capturing Kids’ Hearts, and our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) focus in Wood/Technology. This year, students can look forward to a change in the Media Center. It is transforming into an Exploration and Support Center (ESC) that will add exploration tables, tinkering areas, and art/design activities to the current library. Additionally, the ESC will support our Extra Time Today (ETT) homework initiative and credit recovery.

We will are hoping to build on the successful debut of our after-school robotics programs last year by adding some exciting extracurricular offerings. These new enrichment opportunities are in the planning stages and will be announced as they finalized. Stay tuned!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Tuesday, September 3 will be a full day of school. The regular school day is from 7:45 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. Middle School students in attendance at Plainwell Schools last year do not need to register early. Homeroom assignments will be posted at the front entrance of the school at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21. Students will report to Homeroom at 7:45 a.m. on the first day of school to receive their class schedules. Students new to the district in grades 6, 7 or 8, should report to the Middle School for registration beginning Monday, August 12.

PHOTO SCHEDULE

High School.................................................................Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23 Class schedule pick up days, details on page 7

Renaissance Alternative High School..................................................... Tuesday, September 26 Middle School............................................................................................... Friday, September 6 Also Wednesday, August 21 for 6th Gr. Academy/Meet in the Middle

Gilkey Elementary............................................................................... Wednesday, September 18 Cooper Elementary.................................................................................Thursday, September 19 Starr Elementary...................................................................................... Tuesday, September 24

Plainwell Parents! You are invited to attend the following PARENT GROUP MEETINGS of your choice. Your attendance is welcome, as well as active involvement in the groups’ activities PHS Parents Group 1st Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Except June, April & September PHS Office Conference Room Band Boosters PHS Boosters Trojan Aquatics Middle School 6

2nd Monday 4th Monday 2nd Monday 2nd Monday

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

PHS Band Room Office Conf. Room MS Teacher’s Lounge MS Library

Gilkey Elem.

2nd Thursday

6:30 p.m.

Gilkey Library

Cooper Elem.

3rd Thursday

6:30 p.m.

Cooper Library

Starr Elem.

3rd Tuesday

6:30 p.m.

Starr Media Center

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL NEWS

Bus Schedule Available...

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES

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Plainwell Schools traditionally hold open houses early in the school year to provide families with an opportunity to meet school staff members and familiarize themselves with the environment in which their students attend school. Please note that these events are planned to be getacquainted times and are not intended to be parent/teacher conferences.

Due to some adjustments in pick up and drop off times, Plainwell’s school bus schedule will be available beginning August 19 at www.plainwellschools.org.

It will also be available at the Administration Office. After August 19, questions should be directed to the Bus Garage office at 685-8080.

HIGH SCHOOL • Grades 9 -12 PARENT iPAD INFORMATION MEETING Tuesday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

Elementary Open Houses Cooper Elementary Thursday, September 5 • 6-7:30 p.m.

FRESHMEN ORIENTATION & iPAD ROLLOUT Students report Thursday, August 22: All freshmen need to report to the Performing Arts Center at 9:00 a.m. for a “Trojan Pride” Orientation lasting until 2:00 p.m. Included will be schedule pickup, lunch, extra curricular activity information and grade expectations. Student photos will also be taken. Students should bring their completed picture packs with the necessary payment. An iPad information packet was sent home to parents regarding the distribution of iPads and the necessary paperwork. Each student will be expected to pay a deposit upon initial distribution of the iPads or provide proof of insurance per the guidelines provided in the letter sent home. The deposit is refundable upon return, either by graduating or by leaving the district. The deposit is $50 ($35/reduced lunch recipient, $20/free lunch recipient). This orientation is a student activity and parents do not need to attend.

Starr Elementary Tuesday, September 10 • 6-7:30 p.m.

Gilkey Elementary Wednesday, September 11 • 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 28 Tailgate Gathering for Kindergarten Parents

Middle School Open Houses

SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE/iPAD PICKUP & PHOTOS Students report Thursday, August 22 between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

6th Grade Meet in the Middle Drop-in Time Wednesday, August 21 • 3 - 7:00 p.m.

6th Grade photos will be taken at this time.

JUNIOR & SENIOR SCHEDULE PICKUP & PHOTOS Juniors report Friday, August 23 between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Seniors report Friday, August 23 between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Full School Open House Tuesday, September 17 • 6-7:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE CHANGES Drop & Add Dates: August 21-23. Schedule changes will not be permitted after August 28, unless a graduation requirement needs to be fulfilled.

High School Open House Wednesday, September 11 • 6-7:30 p.m.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Students are to report to the gymnasium at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3 for a brief assembly.

Students will then attend a full day of school with classes concluding at 2:25 p.m.

Parents should gather in the Performing Arts Center for a short meeting at 6:00 p.m. Classrooms will be open afterwards for parents to tour the school.

NEW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS The guidance office will be open beginning Monday, August 19 from 9:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for enrollment of new students. New students and their parents should study the course description booklet, and then fill out the enrollment and class selection form. These materials, along with last year’s report cards or grade transcript, birth certificate and immunization verification, should be brought to the enrollment appointment.

Renaissance High School Open House Tuesday, September 17 • 5-6:00 p.m.

RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL 422 N. Acorn St., Plainwell Industrial Park • (269) 685-9531 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION Classes begin Tuesday, September 3. Students will enroll in one of the following shifts, Monday through Friday. #1: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (required for students under 16) #2: 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

All students will need a birth certificate, transcripts and complete immunization records to enroll.

ADULT EDUCATION & GED PREPARATION Classes begin Tuesday, September 3. Classes will be held from 2:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Mondays and 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

RENAISSANCE OPEN HOUSE RHS will hold an Open House on Tuesday, September 17 from 5-6 p.m. Please join us!

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, October 22 from 4-8 p.m.

For enrollment information on any of these programs, contact the office of Community Education at (269) 685-9531 or stop by the school office beginning August 19.

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E A R LY C H I L D H O O D E D U C AT I O N

SAFE and Plainwell Corners Preschool We are off to a great start! Are you trying to decide how to balance an awesome preschool experience for your child at a terrific daycare while you work? Are you a parent needing just a few hours a week? Plainwell Corners has the answer for you. Whether you want to enroll your child for the school calendar year or for the whole year we can meet your needs.

Check us out!

Plainwell Corners Preschool & Daycare: Prepares your child for success!

A preschool offering a developmentally appropriate and fun curriculum (which includes Handwriting Without Tears) designed for toliet-trained children who are 3 or four years old. Open Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Early Childhood Education Center at 307 E. Plainwell Street (next to Hicks Gym) for a $135 weekly rate or $37 daily rate. Now offering a half day (8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.) rate. Half day sessions for 3-year-olds are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays for $125/monthly. Half day sessions for 4-year-olds are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays for $180/monthly.

SAFE: A before and after school program providing a place to make friends and enjoy recreational activities, available for children from all 3 Plainwell Elementary schools. Open weekdays from 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Cooper SAFE will be held at Cooper. Gilkey and Starr SAFE meet at their own schools in the morning and are combined at Starr in the afternoon.

Rates are posted online.

FOOD SERVICE NEWS

Get Ready for the

NEW LUNCH PRICES for 2013-14

• Breakfast $1.40

• Lunch (Elementary) $2.05

• Lunch (Secondary) $2.25

• Milk 50¢

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Application for Free and Reduced Priced Lunches can be found by visiting www.plainwellschools.org > Departments tab > Food Service

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STARR STRUT! Coming Friday, October 4 Healthy kids are happy kids.

Happy kids make a happy school! The Starr Parents Association once again presents the fun way to raise funds!

All proceeds fund field trips and classroom extras for Starr teachers and students.

Mark Your Calendars!

STARR STRUT FRI., OCT. 4

LEGAL NOTICES for Plainwell Community Schools ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT This notice is to inform the public about Plainwell Community School’s Asbestos Management Plan.

1. The Asbestos Management Plan contains information regarding the locations of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in all school buildings, the condition of the ACM and a plan for dealing with the ACM. This plan is on file at the Administration Office and in all the school buildings.

2. Reinspection: A reinspection of all district buildings is required by law every three years after implementation of the Management Plan.

3. Periodic Surveillance: Once every six months, ACM must be visually inspected for changes in condition. This inspection is performed by trained and certified school personnel.

ACM will be repaired if damaged and maintained by the District’s Operation and Maintenance Program (OEM). Those with further questions of concerns may contact the District’s designated AHERA person, Greg Smith, Director of Operations and Facilities at 269-6856338.

STUDENTS, PARENTS REMINDED OF WEAPONS EXPULSION POLICY The Board of Education will not tolerate the possession of weapons be anyone while on school property or at a District-related event. In implementing this policy, Plainwell Community Schools will comply with Public Act 211 which prohibits students from possessing a firearm, dagger, dirk, stiletto, knife, mechanical device, iron bar, brass knuckles or other devices designed to inflict bodily harm while in attendance at school or a school activity or en route to or from school on a school bus.

This policy shall also encompass look-alike items, false fire alarms, bomb threats, and intentional calls to falsely report a dangerous condition.

The Superintendent shall prepare procedures to ensure immediate reporting to the parent and the local law enforcement agency after discovery of the weapon or the false report; and take proper disciplinary action with the student as provided in the Code of Conduct and AG5610.

The Gun Expulsion Law, Senate Bill number 966, calls for permanent expulsion of students who are caught with a weapon of any type on school property. Expelled students are able to petition to return to school. Fifth graders and younger may be reinstated in 90 days, students in sixth grade and above have to wait 180 days before being reinstated.

Local procedures shall also include immediate reporting to the appropriate law enforcement agency if a dangerous weapon is found or is suspected to be in the possession of a District employee or visitor.

STUDENT MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION POLICY Plainwell Community Schools shall not be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of student illness. The administration of prescribed medication to a student during school hours will be permitted only when failure to take such medication would jeopardize the health of the student or the student would not be able to attend school if the medicine were not made available during school hours. Medication should be administered in the home, if at all possible.

For the purpose of this policy, “medication” shall include all medicine prescribed by a physician and/or any patented drug.

The total responsibility of dispensing or administering any nonprescribed (over-the-counter) drugs, preparations and/or remedies shall rest solely with the parent or legal guardian and that student.

Before any medication may be administered to any student during school hours, the Board shall require the written request of the parent/guardian or the completion of a medical release for high school.

This documentation shall include: written orders from a physician detailing the name of the drug, dosage, and time interval the medication is to be taken along with written permission from the parent/ guardian of the pupil requesting that the school district comply with the physician’s order.

Only medication in its original prescription bottle, labeled with the date of the prescription, student’s name and exact dosage will be administered.

Asthmatic students may possess and use a metered-dose inhaler or other inhaler provided the student has written approval from the parent or legal guardian and health care provider and that written approval is provided to the principal or superintendent.

If you have further questions, please contact your school’s main office (or the high school athletic office).

ADVISORY TO ALL PARENTS Dear Parents/Guardian: Plainwell Community Schools has adopted an Integrated Pest Management program. Inherent with this are the District’s efforts to reduce pesticide use as much as possible. While it may occasionally be necessary to apply a pesticide, these will only be used as a last resort. This program does not rely on routine pesticide applications to resolve problems. We use various techniques such as habitat alteration, sanitation, mechanical means, exclusion, etc. to prevent pests from becoming a problem.

You will receive advanced notice of the application of a pesticide, other than bait or gel formulations at your child’s school. This advance notice of the application will be given 48 hours before the application.

The law requires us to do this notification by using two methods. The first method required by law is the posting at the primary entrances to your child’s school. The entrances that will be posted are those entrances that have a sidewalk that leads directly to a parking lot.

The second method we are going to use is the posting in a common area located by the main office of the school. Parents are also entitled to receive this notice by first-class United States mail postmarked at least 3 days before the application. If you would like to be notified by mail please contact the Operations Department at 269-685-6338.

Please give the Operations secretary your name, mailing address and what school your child attends.

In an emergency (for example, bees nest), pesticides may be applied without prior notice, but you will be provided notice following any such application.

You may review our IPM program or pesticide application records for your child’s school by calling 269-685-6338 or emailing Greg Smith, at gsmith@plainwellschools.org. This number or email may also be used when school is not in regular session.

Sincerely, Greg Smith, Director of Operations

SAFE & DRUG FREE SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES Plainwell Community Schools recognizes and abides by the standards of the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug Free Workplace Act. These standards prohibit the unlawful manufacture, possession, use, sale, distribution, or concealment of illegal drugs and alcohol in school programs, school vehicles, school premises, and at school sponsored activities on and off school property. Drugs include all controlled substances as defined by law, as well as “look-alike” drugs, steroids, and alcohol.

These standards apply to all Plainwell Community Schools’ students and staff.

The use/abuse of drugs and alcohol poses serious health and safety risks to Plainwell Community Schools’ students. We urge students, parents, guardians, and care providers to work hand-in-hand with our district to ensure that these important standards are upheld.

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW The Plainwell Community School district complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is the policy of the school district that no person on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, height, weight, gender, marital status, handicap or Vietnam-era veteran status, shall be discriminated against in employment or educational programs and activities. In order to coordinate compliance activities and investigate complaints charging discrimination, the school district has appointed Superintendent Susan Wakefield as Civil Rights Coordinator.

Inquiries, complaints, or grievances should be addressed to the Civil Rights Coordinator, 600 School Drive, Plainwell, Michigan, 490801595, phone 269-685-5823.

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT Each year the Plainwell Community Schools is required to notify [NOTE: FERPA requires a school district to make a reasonable atparents or students of rights under the Family Educational Rights tempt to notify the parent of eligible student of the records request and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA affords parents and students over unless it states in its annual notification that it intends to forward 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to records on request.] the student’s education records. These rights are: Right to Complain: The right to file a complaint with the U.S. DeRight to Inspect: The right to inspect and review substantially all partment of Education concerning alleged failures by the school to of the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address school receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect.

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The school official will make arrangements for access and notify Right to Obtain Policy: Parents have the right to obtain a copy of the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the rethe policy adopted by the Board of Education in compliance with cords may be inspected. This right extends to parents under 18 FERPA. A copy may be obtained in person or by mail from: Susan years of age and to any dependent student age 18 or older.

Wakefield, Superintendent, Plainwell Community Schools.

Right to Request Amendment: The right to request the amendRight to Object to Release of Directory Information: Generally, ment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible school officials must have written permission from the parent of student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible a student or an eligible student before releasing any information students may ask the school to amend a record that they believe is from a student’s record. However, FERPA allows school districts to inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal (or disclose, without consent, “directory” type information. The Board appropriate official), clearly identifying the part of the record they of Education of the Plainwell Community Schools has designated want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the the following personally identifiable information contained in a stuschool decides not to amend the record as requested by the pardent’s education record as “directory information;” student’s name, ent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible participation in officially recognized activities and sports; height student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearand weight if a member of an athletic team; dates of attendance; ing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information awards received; honor rolls and scholarships. regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or The district will make such “directory” type information available eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing. upon a legitimate request, unless a parent, guardian, or adult stuRight to Prevent Disclosures: The right to consent to disclosures dent notifies the district in writing within 10 days of receipt of this of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s notice. The written objection should list all types of information education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disabout the student to be excluded from directory information. The closure without consent. One exception which permits disclosure same notification requirement applies to high school students who without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate do not want directory information released to military recruiters. educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the Upon such written objection, this information will not be released school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff without the prior consent of the parent or eligible student. If no member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement objection to disclosure is made, student names, photographs and unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person directory information may also be posted on the school district’s or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a website. special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or Your objections should be addressed to: therapist); to a parent or student serving on an official committee, Susan Wakefield, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another Superintendent of Schools school official in performing his/her tasks. A school official has a Plainwell Community Schools legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an ed600 School Drive ucation record in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility.

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fallyouth recreation INDOOR SOCCER

This program is open to students K-5th grade.

Players will be placed in a group based on grade (for example, 1st & 2nd graders). Each Saturday, the same pool of players will be divided up differently. Phone call reminders will not be made.

Please attend the practice on October 26 at the assigned time for your grade level.

Date: Saturdays • October 26 - December 14 Time: Schedule below is only for Saturday, October 26. Depending on the number of registered players, the regular schedule will range from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - Kindergarten 10:00 a.m. - First Grade 11:00 a.m. - Second Grade 12:00 p.m. - Third Grade 1:00 p.m. - Fourth & Fifth Grade Location: Hicks Street Gym Cost: $57.00 Instructors: Doug Beauregard and Brett Paige Registration deadline is Monday, October 14th.

JR. HOOPSTERS BASKETBALL GIRLS & BOYS Grades 3-6

Date: Practices Weekly, Games Saturdays December 2 - March 8 Time: 7:00 p.m. - Third & Fourth Grade 8:00 p.m. - Fifth & Sixth Grade Location: PMS Gym Cost: $57.00

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s our summer Recreation Programs wind down, I would like to express my appreciation to the many wonderful people who make our programs possible. Our summer baseball, softball, and T-ball program is fortunate to be surrounded by a wonderful community of volunteers. Our coaches, assistant coaches, umpires, supervisors, maintenance department, local business sponsors, and many others make our summer programs what they are. So, on behalf of the Community Recreation Department and myself, a BIG THANK YOU! While I am on the subject of volunteers, it is important to remember that all of our Recreation programs are made possible by volunteers. As previously mentioned, there are many opportunities to be involved. High school or college students looking for community service or adults that want to be involved with their children are always welcome. All interested volunteers are required to complete a background check. This is a simple procedure that requires only a short form to be filled out and returned. So, if you are looking to get involved, please contact me. I would welcome the opportunity to talk with you.

In closing, I would like to recognize our local businesses that sponsored our summer teams. Also, thanks to photographer Becky Howrigon for taking the team pictures and to Midwest Custom Embroidery for providing our uniform needs. Please remember to visit their place of business and thank them personally for their contributions. Our sponsors include: ADD.Vantage Storage, Hart’s Jewelry, House Calls Repair and Remodeling, Meert Farms, Meert/Gauthier Concrete, Plainwell Ice Cream, Steve Henderson & Son Construction, TMD Machining. THANKS SPONSORS! n

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Registration deadline is Monday, November 11th.

No late registration, please register early.

JR. SPIKERS VOLLEYBALL GIRLS Grades 3-6

The goal of Spikers is to experience the sport, understand the rules and have fun! Season ends with a Saturday Tournament in Otsego.

Date: Mondays & Wednesdays October 14 - December 11 Time: 7:00 p.m. - Third & Fourth Grade 8:00 p.m. - Fifth & Sixth Grade Location: PMS Gym Cost: $57.00 Registration deadline is Monday, September 30th.

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Scroll to the bottom of the Home Page and click on the RevTrak link.

You can register and pay online using your Master Card or Visa.

If you are unable to register online, call (269) 685-9531 or stop by our office at 422 Acorn Street (in the Industrial Park) in Plainwell for assistance.

Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed Friday.

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C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N & R E C R E AT I O N TAE KWON DO Ages 7 to 107

Tae Kwon Do is a 200-year-old martial art and it is the national sport of Korea.

It is a dynamic form of self-defense and an excellent means of physical fitness for men, women, and children of all ages. This form of martial art includes physical techniques, mental discipline and a deep philosophy. Improve coordination, gain strength, and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques from an ancient Korean martial arts form. Tae Kwon Do is appropriate for kids and adults of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels. Come by yourself, with a friend, or bring the whole family for fun and fitness. Class is open to all, age 7 and older.

Dates: Mondays • Sept. 30 - Dec. 2, 2013 Time: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (Beginners) 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (Advanced) Location: Plainwell Middle School Cafeteria Cost: $42/individual, $67/family Instructor: Huong Tran Registration deadline is Monday, September 23rd.

There are NO signups at the gym.

ZUMBA® - Ladies Only

Amy Baker is authorized to teach all of the following Zumba courses: Basic Zumba, Zumba Toning, Zumbatomic for Kids, Zumba Gold and Aqua Zumba. She has an amazing personal testimony of weight loss and life change. Now she makes it her mission to help others get in shape and lose weight. Zumba fitness classes are for ages 13 and older. Amy would like to remind participants that your hour of Zumba is an hour for you. No childcare is provided, therefore young children should not attend. For more information, email acc4love@aol.com, visit facebook. com/zumbawithamybaker or call (269) 271-5045.

Dates: Mondays • Sept. 9 - Dec. 16, 2013 Zumba Core & Glutes Time: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Sundays • Sept. 8 - Dec. 15, 2013 Time: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Location: Hicks Gym, 311 Hicks St. Cost: $5 Walk-Ins. Punch Cards Available.

No prior registration required.

AQUA ZUMBA Ladies Only

MAD SCIENCE

Wonders of Science • K-5th Gr.

Does your child have the nerve to EXPLORE the world around us? In this MAD SCIENCE series, your child will embark on a new adventure each week! They will explore underwater and learn about our fascinating oceans. Children will also take a trip through the MAD SCIENCE kitchen and mix up some exciting potions. We won’t stop there because your child will also be amazed by volcanoes and learn about the big world of tiny particles. All MAD SCIENCE classes are filled with hands-on learning, awe-inspiring experiments, and cool take home projects so your child can be a junior MAD SCIENTIST at home!

COOPER: Dates: Wednesdays • Oct. 2 - Nov. 6, 2013 Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Location: #A130 (Science Room) GILKEY: Dates: Thursdays • Oct. 3 - Nov. 14, 2013 No Class October 31 Time: 3:25 to 4:25 p.m.

Location: #100 (Science Room) STARR: Dates: Mondays • Sept. 30 - Nov. 4, 2013 Time: 3:40 to 4:40 p.m.

Location: #100 (Science Room) Registration: Online at www.madscience.org/kalamazoo or call (269) 978-8543 or mail registration form to: Mad Science, PO Box 331, Oshtemo, MI 49077.

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Amy Baker is authorized to teach all of the following Zumba courses: Basic Zumba, Zumba Toning, Zumbatomic for Kids, Zumba Gold and Aqua Zumba. She has an amazing personal testimony of weight loss and life change. Now she makes it her mission to help others get in shape and lose weight.

Known as the “Zumba Pool Party,” Aqua Zumba gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, shouting & laughing are encouraged in the Zumba pool! This course integrates the traditional Zumba formula and philosophy with aqua fitness disciplines.

It’s a safe, challenging, low-impact workout that provides cardio conditioning and body toning.

Zumba fitness classes are for ages 13 and older. Amy would like to remind participants that your hour of Zumba is an hour for you. No childcare is provided, therefore young children should not attend. For more information, email acc4love@aol.com, visit facebook.com/zumbawithamybaker or call (269) 271-5045.

Dates: Wednesdays • Sept. 11 - Dec. 18, 2013 Sundays • Sept. 8 - Dec. 15, 2013 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: PMS Pool Cost: $5 Walk-Ins. Punch Cards Available.

No prior registration required.

ZUMBA GOLD Coming this Winter!

Zumba Gold is a Zumba Fitness Class designed for beginners or those needing a low impact fitness class. This class will be starting in January - more information will follow in the next School Matters.

INDOOR WALKING

If the Plainwell Community Schools are closed for any reason, Indoor Walking will be cancelled that day. Class will be on time if the school system has a delay. This program runs from October 1, 2012 until May 31, 2013.

Dates: Adults Only Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Time: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

Dates: Families Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

Location: Hicks Gym, 311 Hicks St. Cost: FREE

GOLDEN AGE PASSES

If you are 62 years of age or older, you are eligible for a Golden Age Pass Card. This card entitles you to FREE admission to any home Wolverine Conference athletic event or lap swimming at Plainwell Community Schools’ pool, located in the Middle School off Starr Road. To obtain your card, please stop by either the Community Education office, located at 422 Acorn St. between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday or the Athletic Office located in the back section of the High School. Why not take advantage of this opportunity to support our district athletes?

POTLUCKS

Dates: 2nd Friday of each month Time: Noon Bring a dish to pass and your own table service.

Beverages and fellowship provided. Schedule below.

September 13, 2013: Administration Building, 600 School Dr. Discussion: Performing Arts Center Season & Board of Education Member.

October 11, 2013: Senior Citizen Coordinator Diane’s House. Theme: Halloween. Must register prior to event, 685-9531.

November 26, 2013: Renaissance High School, 422 Acorn St. Theme: Thanksgiving Dinner with Students. Must register prior to event, 685-9531. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Turkey, potatoes & gravy will be provided.

December 5, 2013: Holiday Brunch @ the Performing Arts Center • 8:15 to 10:00 a.m. Meal provided. Must register prior to event, 685-9531. Bring a non-perishable food item to be registered for raffle.

LIFETIME FITNESS at Hicks Gym

Classes are offered through Borgess-Pipp Hospital and will be offered three mornings a week at Hicks Gym. The classes are on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. To register or for more information, please contact Kathy Russell at 685-0791.

Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Time: 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Location: Hicks Gym, 311 Hicks St.

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Amy Blades.......................................................................... President Kim Shafer.................................................................... Vice President Jennifer Loftus...................................................................... Treasurer Christine VanDenBerg.......................................................... Secretary Kevin Blue................................................................................Trustee Scott Corbin.............................................................................Trustee John Artz..................................................................................Trustee

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The public is invited to attend all Board of Education meetings. Business meetings are held the third Monday of each month and workshop meetings are held on the first Monday, both beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, which is located off Gladys St. between Starr Elementary and Plainwell Middle School.

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PLAINWELL HIGH SCHOOL 2013-14 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE VARSITY FOOTBALL AUG. 22 Loy Norrix Zeeland East Hastings

6 pm - Scrimmages 29 Coloma SEPT. 6 Three Rivers Parents Night 13 Dowagiac 20 Otsego Hall of Fame 27 Allegan OCT. 4 Vicksburg 11 Paw Paw Homecoming 18 Comstock 25 Berrien Springs Varsity games start at 7 p.m.

Homecoming is October 11

BOYS TENNIS cont.

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FRESHMEN/JV FOOTBALL AUG. 22 Loy Norrix

Zeeland East

Hastings 2 & 4 pm Scrimmages H 28 Wayland 9th H

Coloma JV H SEPT. 5 Three Rivers A 12 Dowagiac H 19 Otsego A 26 Allegan A OCT. 3 Vicksburg H 10 Paw Paw A 17 Comstock H 24 Berrien Springs A Freshmen games start at 4:30 p.m.

JV games start at 6:15 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS AUG. 28 SEPT. 4 4 9 11 16 18 21

Coloma A Mdlvll-Thrnpl Kellogg H Thrnpl Kellogg JV A Otsego H Allegan A Vicksburg A Paw Paw H GK @ Portage N A

SEPT. 23 GK Finals or Comstock A 30 League Cross Over H OCT. 4-5 Wolverine Conf.

at Otsego A 10-12 Regionals A Most varsity events start at 4:00 JV conference match sites depend on team size and availability. JV non-conference matches will be opposite sites.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

AUG. 24 Port. Central Invite V A 24 Mdlvl-Thrnpl-Klg Inv. JV A 24 Port. Central Invite 9th A 28 Gull Lake Mini Trny 9th A 29 Kentwood Trny V A 29 Gull Lake Mini Trny JV A 29 Schoolcraft Trny 9th A SEPT. 5 Three Rivers H 7 Port. Northern Invite JV A 7 Port. Northern Invite 9th A 9 Port. Central Invite V A 12 Dowagiac A 14 BC Lakeview V A 14 Harper Creek Inv. JV A 16 Kzoo Christian Quad A 19 Otsego

H 21 Portage Central V A 23 Plainwell Quad JV H 26 Allegan

A 28 Gull Lake Mini Trny 9th A OCT. 3 Vicksburg A 5 Kelloggsville Invite 9th A 10 Paw Paw H 12 E. Kentwood Invite V A 14 Plainwell Quad 9th H 17 Comstock A 19 Wayland Inv. JV A 21 Plainwell Quad JV H 28 Gull Lake Quad JV A NOV. 2 Wolverine Conf. @

Three Rivers V A 4-9 Districts TBD 9th Gr. & JV games start at 5 p.m.

Varsity games start at 6 p.m.

BOYS SOCCER

AUG. 21 Marshall Scrimmage A 24 Port. Central 9am A 26 Coloma A 27 Portage Central H SEPT. 4 Three Rivers H 7 Eaton Rpds/Mason Inv. A 9 Niles H 11 Otsego H 18 Allegan A 21 Mattawan (10/11:45am) A 23 Vicksburg A 25 Paw Paw H 28 Kal. Central (10/11:45am) A 30 Comstock A OCT. 7 Wolv. Conf. Trny.

TBD 9 Wolv. Conf. Trny.

TBD 14-19 Districts TBD JV games start at 5 p.m.

Varsity games start at 6:45 p.m.

CROSS COUNTRY AUG. 23 30 SEPT. 7 10 17 21 24 OCT. 1 5 8 15 25-26 NOV. 2

Portage Invite (9:15am) A Dowagiac Invite (10am) A Muskegon Invite A Three Rivers, Paw Paw H Berrien Springs Tri. A Bangor Invite A Otsego Invite A Coloma Tri. A Allegan Invite A Edwardsburg Tri. A Conf. @ Comstock A MHSAA Regionals A MHSAA State Finals A

Mark Your Calendars!

HOMECOMING October 11 • 7 p.m.

GIRLS SWIMMING AUG. 27 SEPT. 7 10 21 28 OCT. 1 10 15 17 19 22 24 NOV. 8-9 19 22-23

Kalamazoo Central South Haven Invite Wayland DeWitt Invite Holland Christian Inv. South Haven BC Lakeview Otsego

St. Joseph Conf. Quad @ Otsego Allegan Marshall Conf. @ Allegan Diving Rgnls @ EGR MHSAA State Fnls

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GIRLS GOLF

AUG. 21 Gull Lake Invite

@ Bedford Valley 22 GK @ Stonehedge 26 Allegan Jamboree

@ Cheshire Hills 26 Otsego Jamboree

@ Prairiewood 28 Dowagiac Jamboree

@ Indian Lake Hills SEPT. 9 South Haven Jamboree

@ Hawkshead 11 Comstock Jamboree

@ Eastern Hills 13 Comstock JV Inv. 17 Three Rivers Jamboree

@ Sauganash CC 19 Paw Paw Jamboree

@ Heritage Glen 20 Thornapple-Kellogg

@ Yankee Springs 23 Vicksburg Jamboree

@ Angel’s Crossing 25 Plainwell Jamboree

@ Lake Doster OCT. 3 Wolv. Conference

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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE ATHLETIC OFFICE AT 269.685.2096

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