What YOU should expect from YOUR school:
*Consistent, friendly and positive communication from school staff.
*Open door policy where you are encouraged to visit your student’s class and sit in on class.
*A partnership where you and school staff are working together for the success of your student.
*Middle and High School students are connected to Career and Vocational opportunities to begin planning their future.
*Your questions and concerns are heard and taken care of in a timely manner.
*Your student enjoys attending school and feels good about being in the school community.
*School staff who do not make excuses, blame students, parents, or situations, but instead look for solutions and offer hope for the future!
Jack Ledford, Superintendent
Waldron Area Schools
*NO SCRIMMAGE TODAY* The middle school girls' basketball scrimmage against Pittsford scheduled for today has been CANCELLED. Coach Jones says there will be no practice. Enjoy the long weekend!
*NO TUTORING* There will be NO tutoring after school today. Sorry for the short notice. Please enjoy the long weekend.
Our FFA Spartans will be arriving at the school at approximately 9:15pm.
*NO SCHOOL FRIDAY OR MONDAY* We wanted to remind our Spartan families that there will be no school this Friday, Feb. 17 and Monday, Feb. 20. However, we will still be having the boys' basketball game Friday night starting at 6pm. It is Parent's Night! Enjoy the long weekend, Spartans!
*WEAR PURPLE*
Tomorrow, we ask Spartans to wear purple in support of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! We have partnered with Domestic Harmony and the Hillsdale County Community Foundation to spread awareness!
If you or a loved one is experiencing abuse from an intimate partner, Domestic Harmony provides 24/7 support on their crisis and support line. (517) 439-1454.
*Middle/High School Choir* We are starting our after school choir program for middle and high school students. We will be starting this Thursday the 16th from 4:00-6:00 in the band room. If you would like more information, there are choir letters in the main office.
👸CROWNED🤴
Congratulations to our Winter 2023 Homecoming Queen, Emma Wines, and King, Laiken Barnes! Thank you, Student Council, for all your work behind the scenes!
*HOMECOMING TONIGHT* Tonight's boys' JV basketball game starts at 6pm with the varsity game to follow. Homecoming festivities will be during halftime of the varsity game. A dance will follow the game for 9th-12 graders only. The dance is in the multipurpose room until 11:30pm tonight. Admission is $5. Let's have a great night, Spartans!
*CORRECTION* We apologize for the confusion. Parent's Night for our athletes is next Friday, Feb. 17. Tonight is Homecoming! Please come on out and support our Spartans!
*SPECIAL HOMECOMING POPCORN FRIDAY* For an extra 25 cents, you can have M&M's added to your popcorn this week. Regular popcorn is 50 cents per bag. So bring your quarters tomorrow to get your popcorn. We love popcorn Fridays!
*Dress Up Days* Today our Spartans looked into their future BBQ dads and soccer mom roles. Who do you think wore it best? Tomorrow is our final dress up day. Wear your Spartan gear to show your school spirit. Go Spartans!
*KRISPY KREME DONUTS* All sophmore parents, Krispy Kreme donuts will be ready for pick-up after school today in the cafeteria. Yummy...yummy!
What DO we teach?
If we don’t focus on being “High-Achieving” (see Feb. 1st post), then what DO we focus on? What DO we teach and make sure every student gets by the time they graduate from high school?
One comment from last week stated, “Schools should strive for academic excellence.” What exactly is that? Learning everything about the Civil War? Memorizing all of the equations from Algebra II? Working to become physically fit in PE courses? Learning how to write a persuasive article? Or read Shakespeare? How much or how little of any of these do we teach and expect our kids to learn?
Schools across Michigan and all across the country are entrusted to equip our young people, your children, with the skills and information to be successful. Maybe a better, more pertinent question would be, “Are we getting kids ready to experience SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, i.e. grades, tests, college entrance, etc. or, are we getting kids ready to be SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE, i.e. jobs, careers, and relationships?”
Comments, questions, and feedback is always appreciated!
Jack Ledford, Superintendent
Waldron Area Schools
517-286-6251
*Dress Up Days* Our Spartans were ready in style with their zoom attire and pajamas. Join us tomorrow for BBQ dads vs soccer moms. Go Spartans!
*PASTRIES WITH PARENTS* Just a reminder to come eat breakfast with your child tomorrow morning at 7:30-8:00AM in the media center. Please don't park in the circle drive.
*Dress Up Days* We enjoyed seeing all our Spartans dressed in their sports gear today! Tomorrow's dress up day for our middle and high school is zoom attire, elementary students get to wear their pajamas! Go Spartans!
*Homecoming Dance* There will be a homecoming dance after the Varsity game on the 10th for all 9-12 grade students. Any non-Waldron student needs to fill out a guest dance application by Wednesday Feb 8th. Completed applications can be turned into the main office. Students that are not approved prior will not be allowed into the dance. Doors will open after the completion of the game and last until 11:30pm. There will be food and dancing! Admission will be $5. See you then!
*Dress Up Days* Our Spartans kicked off Spirit Week by showing their true colors! Tomorrow's dress up day will be Sports Jerseys. Go Spartans!
*Homecoming Week* It's homecoming week! Monday is class colors. See the livefeed and facebook for all the dress up days.
Seniors/Teachers: Blue
Juniors/5th: Green
Sophomores/4th: Yellow
Freshmen/3rd: Purple
8th2nd: Red
7th/1st: Orange
6th/K: Pink
