*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!
*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!
*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!
*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!
*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 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!
*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
*KRISPY KREME* Our sophomore class is selling Krispy Kreme donuts. Orders and money are due this coming Monday, February 6. Support the Class of 2025 and enjoy a yummy treat!
*AWARENESS*
In honor of "March is Disability Awareness" month, Mrs. Zimmerman is promoting a t-shirt logo design contest! The design must incorporate Spartan pride and disability awareness/inclusion. Get your creativity on and design a Spartan t-shirt logo! Open to all Spartans, K-12!
Logo designs must be submitted to Mrs. Zimmerman by: February 16, 2023. Winner will receive a free shirt with their winning design!
*Dress Up Days* Homecoming is next week! To show our school spirit the student council has selected dress up days for the week of February 6th-10th. Stay tuned for more homecoming details. Go Spartans!
Monday: Class Colors
Tuesday: Sports Jerseys
Wednesday: Zoom Attire (Elementary students: PJ's)
Thursday: BBQ Dads vs Soccer Moms
Friday: Spartan Day!
Our Waldron FFA Spartans have left Hillsdale and should be back to the district within half an hour. Our Spartans did amazing! We can't wait for Mrs. Fether to post the results! #RegionalsHereWeCome