Dear Families,
Last weekend, two of our high school instrumental music students performed with the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) All-State Band at the Michigan Music Conference. Sean Gleason and Drew Lacommare were selected for this honor following a blind audition process. This is a very competitive process and less than five percent of the students who auditioned earn a spot with the band. This is a huge accomplishment for Sean and Drew and truly speaks to the strength of our instrumental music program.
The Howell High School Unified Champion Schools (UCS) basketball and pompon teams recently held their home opener against Hartland High School. UCS is a wonderful program that promotes acceptance and inclusion among all students. If you have never attended a UCS game, I would encourage you to do so. It will surely be a bright spot in your day. You can view the UCS team’s schedule at http://bit.ly/30KUCWq.
I am excited to share that after a thorough process that included first-round interviews by a well-rounded committee of district stakeholders and second-round interviews by an executive committee of district administrators, Howell High School has selected its next head football coach. Mr. Brian Lewis was chosen for the position out of a pool of 29 applicants. Coach Lewis comes to Howell from Plymouth High School in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, where he has been the head football coach for two years. In his two seasons with Plymouth, Coach Lewis has a record of 15-6. In both seasons, his team advanced to the MHSAA postseason. To read more about Coach Lewis’s background and experience, please visit http://bit.ly/30SwmSz.
To create a more secure environment at the Freshman Campus, we will be relocating the entrance to the district’s administrative offices from the west side of the building to the north side of the building (Door C-1). This change will take place in the next few weeks. Moving the entrance will allow visitors to directly enter the administrative offices rather than coming through the Freshman Campus. Once the change has been made, there will be signs directing visitors to the new entrance.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a hands-on distracted driving course for area high school students. This class will be provided to area students and their parents free of charge. This course will allow teens to operate a vehicle under direct supervision from Sheriff’s Deputies in several distracted driving scenarios. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. To learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/2sPfhMw.
The deadline to submit nominations for the district’s Teacher and Support Person of the Year awards is next week. Next month, the 13th Annual Livingston County Community Connect will be held at Parker Middle School. On Tuesday, March 17, we will welcome the class of 2033 during our annual Begindergarten and Kindergarten Registration event. You can read more about each of these items below.
Teacher and Support Person of the Year Nominations Due Monday, January 27
Nominations for the Howell Public Schools Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year are due by Monday, January 27, at 4:00 p.m. Any nomination received after that will not be considered. These awards honor a Howell teacher and a Howell support staff member who continually goes above and beyond to ensure that all students feel respected, valued, cared for, and achieve academic success. The Teacher of the Year nomination form can be found at http://bit.ly/2t4Nrft, and the Support Person of the Year nomination form can be found at http://bit.ly/2QEuJEp.
13th Annual Livingston County Community Connect
On Saturday, February 1, The Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care Committee will host the 13th Annual Livingston County Community Connect at Parker Middle School from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is open to all area residents. It includes free health screenings, legal consultation, employment services featuring local job opportunities, food, clothing, books, personal care items, haircuts, and much more. The event includes fun activities for the kids, but no childcare. Lunch is also provided on-site at no cost. To learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/38sb5S2.
Begindergarten and Kindergarten Registration is March 17
Howell Public Schools will host its annual Begindergarten and Kindergarten Registration event on Tuesday, March 17, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. To learn more about the two programs, find your child’s home school and to complete the required registration forms online, please visit HowellSchools.com/KDG. At the registration event, parents and children can turn in the documentation required to complete the registration process, tour the school, meet the school’s principal, and take a ride on a school bus.
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