KHHS News
May 24

KHHS News May 24

05/24/24

Graduation Day
The plan is to have the commencement ceremony outside on the athletic field.
However, if we are predicted to have inclement weather on May 29, a decision will be made on May 28 to move it to the gym. A school messenger will go out to all Seniors and parents if this happens.

Seniors, if you plan on walking in graduation Wednesday evening, you must
attend rehearsal Wed 05/29 at 10am.

*May 29 is a multi-event day for Seniors. Seniors should keep this whole day open as last minute changes may take place and their full attention is required!

9:30-10:00am: Senior Breakfast in the Commons/Senior All Night Party bag check-in.

10:00am: Rehearsal **Mandatory, if you plan to participate in Commencement**
A class group photo to be taken upon the conclusion of rehearsal. A link to order class
photos and individual photos from Commencement will be sent out the week after the ceremony.

7:00pm: Commencement Ceremony begins. Graduates should arrive no later than 6:15pm and meet in the PAC and will walk together to the venue. Graduates will receive name cards at this time to give to the person reading their name as they cross the stage to receive a diploma cover. Mr. Robrahn will go over all the evening’s details at practice.

*Parents: Please be sure to arrive prior to the 7pm start. Gates/doors will open at 6:15 for seating. Seating is first come first serve and reserved seating is not available. Tickets will be taken at the gate/door. All spectators must have a ticket to get in. For those that wish to stream the ceremony, streaming link is below:

KHHS https://www.youtube.com/live/5Th6kI4YPGw?feature=shared

End of the Year Notes:

1. It is important that all seniors transfer documents to their personal email accounts because after graduation, their KHPS emails will be disabled.
2. Seniors must set up their parchment accounts. ALL transcript requests will go through parchment after graduation.

Summer Health Program
Incoming and outgoing 9th-grade students have the opportunity to take the required health course this summer. The course will cover a condensed version of all topics covered (including reproductive health). Details and registration form are available in the Main Office.

Summer Reading
Kent District Library (KDL) is excited to announce Summer Wonder 2024! Our summer
program includes a special 30-day reading challenge, performers and prizes. It is free for
ALL ages. Summer Wonder kicks off on June 3 and goes through August 9. Each completer will receive a special prize plus an entry into a drawing for one of forty $100 Meijer gift cards. Each branch has special prize baskets for all ages, too! Also, each week, KDL will host exciting events, from story times to book clubs to dynamic performers. Check out KDL.org/summer to get all the information you need to take part online or on paper.

2024 Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be delivered August 2024. Please keep an eye on your email at that time for pick up options for graduated seniors and current students. In an effort to make sure all spring activities were included, the yearbook staff voted on a fall delivery. I promise that this book will be worth the wait! Reach out to Ms. Hughes if you have any questions
(ahughes@khps.org)

KH Spirit Store Sale
Thursday 5/30, 5-7 pm & Saturday 6/8, 9 am-12 pm - End of the School Year Sale - 10% off total sale - in the high school, across from the gym.

2024 Summer School
Kenowa Hills HS will be offering a summer school opportunity for students who are two or more academic credits behind. This program will take advantage of the Edgenuity platform so students can continue working on course material at night and on the weekends. The program is limited to sixty (60) students, so registration is on a first-come first-serve basis. Additionally, students need to commit to attending the 12 days of in-person class time.

OLDER NEWS

Parking/Drop Off
Just a reminder that student drop off and pick up is on the north side of the parking lot. Parking lots are labeled. Please do not drop off or pick up in the bus loop.

Athletics - High Sports are back!!
You can view the KH Fall Athletic Schedules at kenowahillsathletics.com. Next week’s schedule is attached here. Ticket prices are listed below for all home events. Cash and check only. We are not able to accept Venmo or Credit/Debit.

• Adults $5
• Students $3

KH students get into home athletic events for free if wearing Kenowa Hills swag, black and gold, and/or theme night! PreK-8th grade students must be accompanied by a paid adult who accepts responsibility for supervising their child(ren) during the contest.

Attendance
If your student is going to be absent, late, or needs to leave early, please call the attendance line at 616-784-2400, Prompt 1 or you can email us at hsattendance@khps.org.

Please call ahead if your student/s need to leave early. We need to limit interruptions into the classroom. Please call in the morning and leave a message if needed, so a pass can be written. Students may not leave class without permission from the office.

Food Service Changes
We are excited to share that KHPS will be participating in the MI School Meals Program and will be offering breakfast and lunch to all students at NO COST starting this fall. Although meals are free, we encourage all families to complete the Education Benefit Form found here. You may be entitled to additional benefits.

2023/24 Handbook Changes
We would like to remind everyone of the changes that have been made to our student handbook for the 2023-2024 school year. This information was sent out a few weeks ago. We encourage you to read over the changes specifically within our handbook. Building Handbooks

• The attendance policy for 2023-2024 will include all absences counting toward attendance numbers, the only exception will be hospital stays. Below are some changes we want to highlight:
• Vacations during the school day will count toward a student's total absences.
• Once students exceed 10% of their absences, they will be flagged by the Kent Intermediate School District.
• Students attend approximately 180 days of school each year (10% is approximately 18 days per year. We will begin checking this mark the week of Oct. 3.
• An example would be on day 30 of the school year. Anyone over 3 days will become flagged in the system. Parents will then be notified by the KISD, and a meeting will be held to put an attendance plan in place for the student.
• To read all of the changes, please read through the attendance policy located in our handbook.
• Students will no longer be allowed to order outside food/drink during school hours. (DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.) Not only are food/drink deliveries during the school day a distraction to student learning, but could also pose a health risk for students who may have allergies and most importantly a safety concern by allowing added strangers into the building. All students will have access to free breakfast and lunch this year. There are many options that food services provide to accommodate the diverse choices of all our students.
• Dress code is something that will continue to be addressed and looked at as we move through the year. The bottom line is clothing choices should not distract from learning. Please remind your student that not all clothing worn outside of school hours is appropriate for during school hours. Clothing should cover all undergarments and should never promote marijuana/THC, alcohol, tobacco, vaping, vulgar language, hate, and discrimination. Wearing costumes, flags, capes, masks (unless medical), and accessories that could be used to cause physical harm or classroom distraction are also prohibited. If it is determined that your student may be violating the dress code, they will be asked to change.