As promised, we are sharing information for any student or other person who may need support due to the passing of Mrs. Swartout. The loss of a teacher, friend, colleague, or relative is a tragic event. Because it is the suppression (not expression) of feelings that may be harmful, we are here to listen and support the processing of any and all emotions.
All this week, we have counselors and/or social workers available in the high school, from 8:00 am through 2:00 pm. You may just show up in person, you may call 989.539.7417 to speak with someone by telephone, or you may use that same number to set up a virtual meeting. For anyone needing support beyond this week, please use the same number to request support.
Visitation for Mrs. Swartout is on Saturday, June 14, from 10:00 am through 1:00 pm, at the Clark-Stocking Funeral Home. The service will follow at 1:00 pm.
Hornet Nation,
It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of teacher Stacey Swartout.
Over the course of the school year, Mrs. Swartout waged a fierce battle against pancreatic cancer. The determination and grit she brought to that fight was the same determination and grit she brought every day to support the learning of our students. While with Hornet Nation for six years, Mrs. Swartout spent a total of twenty-five years as a special education teacher, dedicating her life to helping others.
Counselors and/or social workers will be available in the high school this coming week to support students and staff members. We will be sharing a schedule early tomorrow morning.
While Hornet Nation mourns this loss, it is obviously much more difficult for the Swartout family. Please hold Quincy Swartout, daughter and HHS interventionist, in your thoughts, as well as all family and friends.
Judy Walton
Superintendent
Just a reminder that the School Based Health Center is open all summer for mental health as well as physical health.
Please join us on Friday!
Football practice will be here before you know it. Do you have a sports physical for next school year yet? Book one today at the School Based Health Center as they are FREE. Any sports physical completed on or after April 15th 2025 is good for next school year. We book up VERY quickly over the summer as Football practice approaches so get yours completed before the school year ends and be worry free when the season begins.
Students MUST have a Sports Physical Form completed by a parent or guardian before we can schedule an appointment.
See below for links to sports physical form. You can also pick them up from the school office or at the health center located inside of the middle school.
Sports Physical Forms: physical2page.pdf (mhsaa.com)
Check out the latest issue of "All the Buzz" - some great Class of 2025 photos! https://secure.smore.com/n/we67u
Here is the second set of those recognized for exemplifying our Guiding Belief of Stewardship: Nick Halm (MS), Hannah McGahey (Larson), Joddie Dunham (MS), Jacqui Wilson (CGRESD/Larson & MS), Ben Orling (MS), Cori Bingham (Larson), Brandy O'Neal (MS) and Alissa Fabian (Larson)
Congratulations to our first set of honorees, who have been recognized by their peers for exemplifying our Guiding Belief of Stewardship ("We believe in embedding good stewardship and governance into our decisionmaking to ensure long-term success and well being."): Joe Ashcroft (HS), Brad Carlstrom (HS), Steve Lockhart (HS), Andrea Looker (Business Office), Chad Hathcock (Business Office), and Shannon Haines (Central Office).
Larson Elementary is looking for a First Grade Teacher to join their team for the 2025-2026 school year. Please see job post for job qualifications and application information.
Reminder: Wednesday, May 14 is a half day for students. Teachers are working in professional learning communities during the afternoon.
Teaching is both an art and a science. Most of the time in college or university is spent on learning the science of teaching; the art begins in the heart and grows with every experience. #teacherappreciationweek
Polls are open until 8:00 pm tonight.
Our teachers are all a big deal! #teacherappreciationweek
A reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, May 6, is Election Day! Please remember to vote on the CTE millage
renewal. Career and Technical Education programs provide hands-on learning, real-world skills,
and brighter futures for our students. Your participation in the election helps keep valuable
educational opportunities strong in our community.
This week and every week, we honor our teachers for all they do to grow the next generation. #HornetPride
Please click here to read out latest edition of "All the Buzz": https://secure.smore.com/n/htw23
Good morning,
We just completed our final lock down drill across all campuses. Thank you to Deputy Chinavare, Jerry Becker, and all of our law enforcement partners for their assistance.
Teachers will be working with students around any feelings of anxiousness or fear, and we ask the same of you at home. Practicing these drills is an important component of our overall safety and security protocols.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your school principal or me.
Judy Walton
Superintendent
Good afternoon,
Please be advised that due to a downed power line on Clare Avenue, our buses were late returning with students from CTE. The cascading effect is that the buses will be at schools about 5-10 minutes later than usual, and this may impact drop off times on routes as well.
Judy Walton
Superintendent
Today is Earth Day, and 6-12 students pitched in on our campus as well as in town to beautify spaces. Thanks to the kids, staff, and community partners from Members First for exemplifying our Guiding Beliefs of Respect, Neighborliness, and Stewardship!
It's School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you, drivers.
