elcometo the 2013/14 school year

Welcome back!

I hope you all had a restful and re-energizing summer break. We have been busy during break with continued construction at the high school and I have to tell you that it is really coming together nicely. If you haven’t driven by the front entrance – or down Lakeview recently I highly recommend it – the building looks beautiful.

Our staff has been working hard this summer, attending many different trainings to continue our own growth so we can provide the very best experience for your child. We are so fortunate to have such dedicated and caring staff members that are always willing to go the extra mile for the sake of our students.

Just recently the Michigan Department of Education released the “scorecard” for all K-12 educational entities and we have a great deal to be proud of here in Saint Joseph. The MDE ranks all schools in a top to bottom statewide percentile rank and all of our schools ranked quite high. Actually, our high school was rated as a “reward” school – there were only 141 schools rated as high performing in this category!

Our entire staff is looking forward to another fantastic year and wants to welcome you back on September 3rd!

Superintendent,Ann M. Cardon

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Board of EducationAmy Porritt-Peirce, President

Tamara Patrick, Vice PresidentRandy Reimers, TreasurerDenise Reeves, Secretary

Amy Marohn, TrusteeBill Chickering, Trustee

Chris Cook, Trustee

BuSing infoRMATion

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Bell SCheDule foR SjhS & uPTon

geneRAl SChool CAlenDAR

fAll SPoRTS SCheDuleS

AMeRiCAn giRl fAShion Show

welCoMe new TeACheRS

lAPS foR linColn

new CluBS AT uPTon

RACHEL’S CHALLENGE

new looK foR RePoRT CARDS

one To one CoMPuTing uPDATe

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It’s that time of year again.....

www.sjschools.org

St. JosephgReAT SChoolS in A gReAT CoMMuniTy

fAll 2013

from the Cafeteria....

District Breakfast ProgramBreakfast will be offered daily in the cafeterias. Please check your school’s calendar for times. Meal prices are $1.50 for elementary students and $1.75 for secondary students. Menus are available on-line.

All menus are available on-line.

lunch ProgramStudent lunches are $2.35 for elementary and $2.75 for secondary per day. This includes the entrée (or alternate choice), vegetable, fruit, bread, and milk. Additional milk may be purchased for 60 cents. Students need to bring lunch money with them on the first day of school unless they have funds left from last year. Any food service debts from last year should be settled as soon as possible. Please visit www.sendmoneytoschool.com to pay or sign up just to look at your

student’s balance. You may pay online with a credit/debit card. There is a $ 1.75 processing fee to pay on-line.

free & Reduced MealsApplications for free and reduced price breakfast/lunch will be sent home or they can be filled out online at www.lunchapp.com. Breakfast/Lunch must be purchased until these applications have been received and qualification has been determined. Parents/Guardians will be notified through mail/email when their application has been processed. If there are any questions regarding your application or if assistance is needed in helping to fill out the form, please call Demrhy Stenger at 926-3127.

TRAnSPoRTATionBus routes available at

www.sjschools.org

Bus routes and schedules will be available on-line as well as posted on the front doors at each school by Aug. 28th. You will need to determine the stop closest to your home for the morn-ing pick-up and afternoon drop-off for all students in Young Fives through 12th Grade.

Contact the Transportation Department, at 926-3900, or skroening@sjschools.org, with any questions.

Your child’s safety is a top priority for us! Please be patient the first few days of school as our drivers work to welcome new riders, establish routines, and check student names. ~Parents of y5/K students will be contacted by their

bus driver prior to the start of school.

STuDieS Show ThAT ChilDRen who RegulARly ATe A heAlThy lunCh hAD BeTTeR STAnDARDizeD TeST SCoReS AnD BeTTeR ClASSRooM BehAVioR.

4th Annual American girl® fashion Show

The SJPS Foundation is asking area girls and their friends and families to save the dates of November 9 and 10 to experience the American Girl Fashion Show. This fun, engaging program showcases historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls. Proceeds from the event will benefit the St. Joseph Public School District. The event

also includes refreshments, party favors, a raffle, and door prizes. Tickets will be $25 per person and are available for reservation now. All proceeds from this event will help the Foundation to continue to support the schools. Shows from the past three years have raised over $75,000 to support various projects.

looking for models!www.americangirlfashionshow.net

SjhS Bell Schedule1st Hour 7:45 – 8:44Announcements 8:44 – 8:55Exchange 8:55 – 9:00

2nd Hour 9:00 – 9:58Exchange 9:58 – 10:03

3rd Hour 10:03 – 11:01Exchange 11:01 – 11:06

4th Hour “A” LunchLunch 11:06 – 11:36Exchange 11:36 – 11:41Class 11:41 – 12:41Exchange 12:41 – 12:46

4th Hour “B” LunchClass 11:06 – 12:06Exchange 12:06 – 12:11Lunch 12:11 – 12:41Exchange 12:41 – 12:46

5th Hour 12:46 – 1:44Exchange 1:44 – 1:49

6th Hour 1:49 – 2:48

upton Bell Schedule1st Hour 7:45 - 8:56

Exchange 8:56 - 9:00

2nd Hour 9:00 - 10:00

Exchange 10:00 - 10:04

3rd Hour 10:04 - 11:04

EXCHANGE 11:04 - 11:08

4th Hour 11:08 - 12:36 7th Lunch 11:08 - 11:32 6th Lunch 11:36 - 12:00 8th Lunch 12:12 - 12:36

Exchange 12:36 - 12:40

5th Hour 12:40 - 1:40

Exchange 1:40 - 1:44

6th Hour 1:44 - 2:44

ELEMENTARY PARENTS!

This year report cards may look a little different. All grade levels Y5/K-5 will using a standards

based report card. More info to come...

The Rachel’s Challenge programs are designed to liberate the inner desire to treat others with kindness and respect. The strategic, relational program content is based on the life and writ-ings of Rachel Scott. Shortly before her death she wrote, “I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show com-passion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same. People will never know how far a little kindness can go.”

The core component of Rachel’s Challenge is a spell-binding and impassioned school assembly that tells the story of Rachel Scott and inspires a desire for change among students. It is unique in that the assembly is followed up with student training, a per-manent school club and a com-munity presentation. While it strives to inspire campus and community-wide change, R a c h e l ’ s C h a l l e n g e starts with indi-vidual students who have been motivated to release their inner desire to treat others with respect.

The results have been a s t o u n d i n g . Representative

of thousands of schools is an elementary school in Texas that had 90% fewer disciplin-ary referrals in the months after a Rachel’s Challenge program was initiated.

A high school in Illinois expe-rienced 84% fewer out-of-school suspen-sions. Seventy-eight percent more students indicated they would definitely intervene in a bul-lying incident in their school after seeing Rachel’s

Challenge. Most significantly, in a recent 24 month period, Rachel’s Challenge received more than 450 emails from stu-dents who indicated they had changed their mind about tak-ing their own life after Rachel’s Challenge made their school a better and more caring place.

Rachel’s Challenge is com-ing to St. Joseph Public Schools for a middle school and high school assem-bly on September 24th.

New Clubs for Middle School Students!

fiRST lego Robotics!Open to 6th-8th graders. Contact Denise Clark at deniseclark12@yahoo.com for more details.

golf ClubOpen to 6th-8th graders. Contact Joe Rommel at jrommel@sjschools.org for more details.

78% more students indicated they

would intervene in a bullying incident

after seeing Rachel’s Challenge.

New Faces @

SJ Schools

• Julia Adams (2nd)• Erin Etter (K)• Kelly Gilligan-Latta (HS)• Joshua Kruger (HS)• Theresa Lockhart (MS)• Kelsey Reimink (HS)• Elizabeth Whitehead (Music)

Please welcome the following new teachers to our District. They are looking forward to meet-ing students and parents at ice cream socials and orientation nights.

YEARBOOKSHave your ordered your yearbook yet? Don’t forget!

www.sjschools.org

The date for laps for lincoln this year is friday, october 4th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Dickinson Stadium.

If you or a company you know would like to be a sponsor for this event, we would love to hear from you!

If you have questions, please contact Beth Christy, beth.chris-ty@yahoo.com, 325-8833 or Amy Peterson, amypeterson37@gmail.com, 287-0433.

lAPS foR linColnoCT. 4, 2013

We are excited to announce that our PTO school fundraiser this year is the 2nd Annual “Laps for Lincoln” walk-a-thon! Last year, we raised over $23,000!!! Not only is this a wonderful opportunity to raise important funds for our school, it is a time that can be shared with friends and family, all while promot-ing health and fitness! Every dollar raised will directly benefit our Lincoln children; PTO spon-sored field trips, library books, guest speakers and assemblies, teacher grants and much more.

the students at e. P. clarke elementary will swing out of summer and slide into the new school year in style! a year of fundrais-ing by the students and Pto made replacing outdated equipment that was removed last summer possible. over 70 volunteers turned out to make our community build and refresh efforts a huge success. another example of the great community in which we live. thank you e.P. clarke parents and neighborhood volunteers.

over the summer the sJhs gym got a bit of a facelift. New paint and new bleachers will greet students and Bears fans this year.

A little effort goes a long way!

Fans, Students, Players, Band, Businesses,

Teachers....Show Your School Spirit!

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Payment Information

QTY________ x $20 = $______________

Make checks payable to:

SJPS

Mail form and payment to: ST. JOE BASKETBALL BOOSTERS

1402 NILES AVENUE

ST. JOSEPH, MI 49085

$20.00 per 32” Paw $10.00 for touch ups

ONCE WE’VE RECEIVED YOUR COMPLETED FORM AND PAYMENT, A TEAM OF SJ BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYERS AND

PARENTS WILL PAINT YOUR DRIVEWAY PAW USING A STENCIL.

Name: _____________________________

Address: ___________________________

Phone: _____________________________

Email: ______________________________

Please mark an X on your driveway for paw(s) placement. Questions? CONTACT CARRIE AT PHONE #(269) 982-1775

SCHOOL CALENDARS AVAILABLE AT BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT(S)

Calendars will be available to all parents at Back to School Night for free. Any community member who would like to purchase a calendar for $5.00 should contact Christine Waterhouse at cwaterhouse@sjschools.org or by phone at 269-926-3251.

Thank you to all of our advertisers this year as well as to everyone who submitted photos.

If you have a photo you would like to submit, please send to Christine Waterhouse (hi-res, jpg) at cwaterhouse@sjschools.org. Or, visit www.stjosephpublicschoolsfounda-tion.org to see how you can participate in the second annual photo contest. Great prizes are available!

ConSTRuCTion

uPDATeThe dust has been flying at St. Joseph High School this summer. You can see many changes if you drive by either the front or the back of the school. A public open house will be held the Spring of 2014 to show off the new improvements when everything is complete. Please stay tuned for more to come!

Band & orchestra

west Coast Tour 2014The High School Band and Orchestra students will be very busy this year preparing for their West Coast Tour set for June 2014. They, and their parents will be doing many fundraisers this year to help cover the cost of this exciting adventure. If you would like to find out more, please visit the BOP on Facebook, or at www.sjschools.org

the BrIcKs are IN!

BUt yoU DIDN’t mIss yoUr chaNce IF yoU haVeN’t

GotteN oNe yet!

The Achieving Excellence Brick by Brick campaign is an opportunity for everyone to become a permanent part of the new campus facility. You can still purchase an engraved brick for installation on the plaza at the new entrance to the high school or the new Performing Arts Center entrance.

The funds raised will allow us to provide additional equipment, materials, and programming to enhance our new surroundings as well as take the next step for our students to 1 to 1 computing. Funds raised from PAC brick sales will allow Band and Orchestra parents to carry on their excellence in music education program including Artists in Residence, uniform and instrument purchases, and student summer camp scholarships. You can still order your brick

but contacting Sue Riemland at the St. Joseph Public Schools

Foundation.

sjpsfoundation@sjschools.org269-926-3252

SeuSSiCAl The MuSiCAl iS CoMing To SjhS ThiS fAll!Seussical the Musical auditions for St. Joseph High School students are Sept. 4th & 5th after school in the band room. Info packets can be picked up at the office at the High Schools. Sounds like a fun one - hope to see you there! Show dates are November 15-17th. More information on ticket sales will be posted on the high school web site.

Sign uP foR on-line newSleTTeRS!Visit www.sjschools.org to sign up to receive on-line newsletters. To reduce costs and be more environmentally responsible, the rest of the year’s newsletters will be digital. All parents with emails in the SIS system are automati-cally added, but if alumni, community members, or other family members would like to be added to the list, please fill out the simple form on our web site. www.sjschools.org

www.sjschools.org

geT youR MAize CRAze ShiRTS now!Be a part of the great St. Joe spirit and get your maize craze shirts today! This year’s shirt was designed by Autumn Roth. Thanks to our great sponsors, the shirt is only $5. Shirts can be purchased at the SJHS Athletic Office between 8 am and 3 pm (closed from 12-1), Monday through Friday. If you have any questions, please call 926-3220.

follow uS on fACeBooK!Stay up with the latest news by “liking” us on Facebook or following us on Twitter (#sjschools). The athletic department, guidance department, several PTOs, and many clubs also have pages that may help you stay up to date. You can also check out the SJPS Foundation’s page as well as the Alumni page on Facebook. Now you will never have a reason not to know!

ATTenTion All PARenTSDue to an upgrade in our website system, all parents will need to re-register for the web site, www.sjschools.org. You will receive more information when your students are back in school. This is NOT for the Powerschool Parent Portal, but instead for the web site so that you can receive e-alerts from teachers. You will also learn more about My Big Campus, a classroom management tool, and Power Announcer, a new phone alert system at BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT(S). We hope to see everyone there.

how full iS youR BuCKeT?St. Joseph staff has a new theme this year... and it has to do with buckets. Our goal is to work with each other and the students in the most positive way possible. You may see buckets around the schools. Please help us fill each other’s buckets by saying positive things to the people around you. Our source of inspiration is the book, How Full Is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath and Ph.D. Donald O. Clifton.

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yoUr aD hereto advertise in our digital newsletters, calendar or other

publications, please contact christine Waterhouse at cwaterhouse@sjschools.org. rates are very reasonable.

The meetings will be held in the auditorium. Attendance at one of the meetings (last spring or upcoming) is required for stu-dents to be able to take home a laptop.

Coordinators of the 1:1 Partnership for Unlimited Learning, Bryan Parsons and Amy Dirlam, were extremely pleased with how the first semester of 1:1 computing went last school year. “The students demonstrated tremen-dous responsibility and care for the machines, and the teachers really embraced this new learn-ing environment,” Dirlam said.

This bootcamp style train-ing will cover topics such as digital citizenship, proper use and care of the computers, creating and saving projects, and general troubleshooting tips. Parents of incoming 6th graders who did not attend orientation last spring should plan to come to one of the 1:1 parent meetings that will be held on Wednesday, August 28th at 5:00 PM, or Wednesday, September 4th at 9:00 AM.

Parents were also extremely supportive of the program. “The survey results indicated that parents and students were pleased with the program over-all. Both parents and students agree that awareness of assign-ments, as well as access to assignments online, being one of the biggest benefits,” Parsons commented.

The 1:1 computing initiative has been heavily support-ed by the St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation, which has committed approximately $200,000.00 to the program.

The St. Joseph Public Schools 1:1 Computing Initiative, Partnership for Unlimited Learning, will begin its second year at Upton Middle School this fall. Returning 7th grad-ers will start the school year by being reissued the MacBook Air computers they received last January. Incoming 6th graders will participate in sev-eral training sessions before being issued their computers.

one:one

Supported by the

SJHS Public Fitness Program

november through MarchThe St. Joseph HIgh School Field House will be open to the community as our “thank you” for their continued support. There are lots of activities planned including family nights, adult basketball, track usage and more. We hope you can continue to take advantage of this facility. Please visit our web site for exact times and dates. Please note the following:

• All users must sign a waiver and show proof of residency before use. • Users of the facility must be at least 18 yrs. old. If you are a St. Joseph High School student, you may use the track for running. • No children are allowed in the facility except on designated family days and times.• All users must wear clean dry athletic shoes. Please carry in shoes when wet or snowy.• When the SJPS are closed, so is the Field House. Listen to the radio and TV for inclement weather closings. We will be listed as St. Joseph Public Schools Closed.

Contact Deb Hirn at 269-926-3286 voicemail or at fieldhouse@sjschools.org

After almost 40 years the Upton Planetarium has received a much needed face lift in thanks to the generos-ity of the Upton Foundation and Steve and Elizabeth Upton. A newly painted dome, refurbished star machine, new seating and the latest in digital technology, lights and sound will amaze visitors.

Throughout the year, community nights are held once a month.

Order tickets on-line and check out what shows are being shown at:

www.sjschools.org/planetarium

Please note all shows start at 6:30 p.m. and that seats are limited and often sell out quickly.

october 23rd

november 20th

february 18th

March 19th

April 17th

CluBS & fielD TRiPS

To schedule a group show for next school year, please

contact Jill Hubble at jhubble@sjschools.org

Take your education to the next level with Accelerated opportunities

FREE to aNy hs stUDeNtIN soUthWest mIchIGaN

who Can Attend? Any student in Southwest Michigan is eligible for this program. Perfect for homeschool students or students that attend private schools or other schools that don’t have some of these programs available.

Do i have to switch schools? NO! You can attend between 1-3 classes at St. Joseph High School and still receive your diploma from the school you currently attend.

what is the cost? These classes are FREE to all students participating.

how Do i Register? Visit our web site at www.schools.org/acceleratedopps for application infor-mation. There is no cost to apply, simply a short form to fill out. These classes will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited.

where Can i get More information? Please visit our web site or call the SJHS Guidance department at 269-926-3210 to find out which classes are available.

Advanced Placement & Direct CreditSt. Joseph High School offers the most Advanced Placement and Direct Credit classes in the area, and now they are all open to you! Besides the rigorous AP curriculum that will greatly enhance your transcript, SJHS also has a comprehen-sive direct credit program where students actually earn college credit while in high school. Not only are students getting a great headstart, they are also saving thousands in tuition.

industrial Technology, Business & Career ClassesIndustrial technology classes teach problem solving and hands-on skills that are trans-ferable to other curricular areas and provide an additional avenue of success. We provide vocational and avocational experiences by working with local industry and edu-cators to assure that appropriate content and employability skills are taught. Our new CAD lab is one of the best in the state.

world languagesOur mission is to guide students in developing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing in a variety of world languages. St. Joseph Public Schools also provides many opportunities to learn about cultural similarities and differences and to help students become aware of related career possibilities. New technologies including computers and listening stations have continued to provide new ways of learning in our World Language classrooms. Many of our students choose to go abroad through class trips or other avenues while at St. Joseph Public Schools.

nationally Ranked fine Arts ProgramThe St. Joseph Performing & Visual Arts Program has had a long tradition of excellence. Students have traveled all over the world, performing at venues like Carnegie Hall. In the spring of 2012, the Chamber Orchestra competed and was ranked third in the nation. The mission of this program is to provide each student with intellectual and cre-ative artistic experiences to inspire them to reach their highest potential achievement. Our visual arts program averages over $150,000 annually in student scholarships.

school calendar 2013-2014

noTe: This calendar may be modified as necessary to comply with state law and through the calendar committee. Dates will be posted as soon as available.

It is the policy of the St. Joseph Public School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment.

2013aUGUsT 26 HS 9th & New Student Orientation 28 Elementary Ice Cream Socials Upton 6th grade Ice Cream Social and New Student Orientation

sePTeMBer 3 school Begins 9 Elementary - Back to School Night 10 High School - Back to School Night 16 Middle School - Back to School Night 23 NO SCHOOL Y5/K-12 - Teacher Inservice

ocToBer 2 Student Count Day 9 Y5/K-12 One Hour Delay - Teacher Inservice 23 Y5/K-12 One Hour Delay - Teacher Inservice noveMBer 1 End of 1st Marking Period (HS/MS) 6 Parent/Teacher Conferences HS *1/2 day for students at HS only 7 Parent/Teacher Conferences MS *1/2 day for students at MS only 8 End of 1st Trimester - Elementary 1/2 day Y5/K-12 14 P/T Conferences – Grades Y5/K-5 *No school for students at Elems only 15 P/T Conferences – Grades Y5/K-5 *No school for students at Elems only 20 Y5/K-12 One Hour Delay - Teacher Inservice 27,28,29 NO SCHOOL Y5/K-12 Thanksgiving Break

deceMBer 11 Y5/K-12 One Hour Delay - Teacher Inservice 20 Winter Break Begins at end of day

2014 JanUary 6 School Reconvenes 8 Y5/K-12 One Hour Delay - Teacher Inservice 10 End of 2nd Marking Period MS/HS 14,15,16 Semester Exams - MS & HS No PM Classes, Grades 6-12 only 17 NO SCHOOL 6-12 Teacher Inservice 20 NO SCHOOL Y5/K-12 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

FeBrUary 5 Y5/K-12 One Hour Delay - Teacher Inservice 12 Student Count Day 17 NO SCHOOL 6-12 only - Teacher Inservice 26 Y5/K-12 One Hour Delay - Teacher Inservice 27 Kindergarten Round-Up 7 pm Lincoln School 28 End of 2nd Trimester Elementary 1/2 day Y5/K-5 only March 6 Parent Teacher Conferences Elementary 1/2 day Y5/K-5 only 7 Parent Teacher Conferences - Elem No School Y5/K-12 12 Y5/K-12 One Hour Delay - Teacher Inservice 21 End of 3rd Marking Period MS/HS 27 Spring Break begins at end of day 28 no school y5/K-12 spring Break 31 no school y5/K-12 spring Break aPrIl 1-6 no school y5/K-12 spring Break 7 School Reconvenes 9 Y5/K-12 One Hour Delay - Teacher Inservice 18 No School Y5/K-12 Good Friday 24 No School Y5/K-12 Take Your Child To Work Day, Teacher In-Service Day

May 7 Y5/K-12 One Hour Delay - Teacher Inservice 23 & 26 no school y5/K-12 Memorial day 30 End of 4th Marking Period MS/HS JUne 3,4,5 Semester Exams - High School & Upton No PM Classes, Grades 6-12 only 5 last day of school half day for all students

halF day schedUleElementary Schools 8:25 am to 11:45 amUpton Middle School 7:45 am to 11:04 amHigh School 7:45 am to 11:00 am

day schedUleElementary Schools 8:25 am to 3:45 pmUpton Middle School 7:45 am to 2:44 pmHigh School 7:45 am to 2:48 pm

Varsity Football08/29 ColDwATeR hS

09/6 hARPeR CReeK hS*09/13 lAKeShoRe hS

09/20 PoRTAge noRTheRn hS09/27 NILES HS (HoMECoMING)10/4 KAlAMAzoo CenTRAl hS*

10/11 BenTon hARBoR hS*10/18 PoRTAge CenTRAl hS

10/25 MATTAwAn hS*

Women’s Varsity Golf

08/21 gull lAKe inViTe*08/22 weST @ ST. joSePh

08/23 BC lAKeView inViTe*08/26 zeelAnD inViTe*

08/28 SMAC TouRnAMenT*8/29 hAMilTon inViTe*

8/30 BC lAKeView inViTe*9/4 MARShAll inViTe*

9/9 weST jAMBoRee @ nileS*9/12 holT inViTe*

9/16 PoinT o wooDS inViTe*9/25 weST & BenTon hARBoR*

9/26 STuRgiS inViTe*9/28 SMAC TouRnAMenT Kzoo*

9/30 SouTh hAVen inViTe*10/2 weST jAMBoRee @ MATTAwAn*

Men’s Varsity Soccer

08/24 PoRTAge inViTe*08/26 BATTle CReeK lAKeView*

08/28 eDwARDSBuRg hS*08/29 PAw PAw hS*

09/3 PoRTAge CenTRAl hS09/5 MATTAwAn hS*09/7 ViCKSBuRg hS09/9 lAKeShoRe hS

09/12 PoRTAge noRTheRn hS09/17 nileS hS

09/19 KAlAMAzoo CenTRAl hS*09/21 SouTh BenD ClAy hS

09/23 BRiDgMAn hS09/25 STuRgiS hS

9/28 SouTh hAVen hS

Men’s Varsity Tennis

08/26 foReST hillS CenT. inViTe*

08/27 hollAnD ChRiSTiAn hS

09/04 PoRTAge CenTRAl hS

09/7 oKeMoS inViTe*

09/9 MATTAwAn hS*

09/11 lAKeShoRe hS

09/14 MiDlAnD Dow inViTe*

09/16 PoRTAge noRTheRn hS

09/18 nileS high SChool

09/21 foReST hillS CenTRAl*

09/23 KAlAMAzoo CenTRAl hS*

09/26 AllegAn PuBliC SChoolS*

9/28 gRAnDVille inViTe*

Women’s Varsity Volleyball

08/24 gRAnD hAVen inViTe*

08/26 ViCKSBuRg RR inViTe*

09/11 BenTon hARBoR hS*

09/18 PoRTAge CenTRAl hS

09/21 PoRTAge CenTRAl inViTe*

09/25 MATTAwAn hS*

09/28 PoRTAge CenTRAl inViTe*

09/30 BeRRien SPRingS hS*

10/02 lAKeShoRe hS

10/7 PAw PAw hS*

10/8 gull lAKe Mini inViTe*

10/9 PoRTAge noRTheRn hS

10/16 nileS hS

10/19 BeAST of The eAST inViTe*

10/23 KAlAMAzoo CenTRAl hS*

10/26 Sj VARSiTy inViTe

10/29 gRAnD RAPiDS ChRiSTiAn*

Women’s Varsity Swim

09/5 BATTle CReeK lAKeView

09/14 lAKeView SwiM RelAyS*

09/21 BRiDgMAn inViTe*

09/24 PoRTAge CenTRAl hS*

09/26 BATTle CReeK CenTRAl hS*

09/28 STuRgiS RelAyS*

10/1 lAKeShoRe hS

10/08 PoRTAge noRTheRn hS*

10/10 oTSego hS*

10/15 KAlAMAzoo CenTRAl hS

10/17 PlAinwell hS

10/22 MATTAwAn hS

10/23 SouTh hAVen hS*

Men’s & Women’sCross Country

08/24 nileS inViTe*

08/27 ST. joSePh inViTe

09/7 hARPeR CReK inViTe*

09/13 MSu inViTe*

09/18 weST @ lAKeShoRe*

09/21 CougAR fAlCon inViTe*

09/25 TRi w/lAKeShoRe @STuRgiS*

09/28 BeRRien CounTy inViTe

10/2 weST @ PoRTAge CenTRAl*

10/05 PoRTAge CenTRAl inViTe*

10/10 DowAgiAC inViTe*

fAll AThleTiC SCheDuleS

For additional game details, times, jv & freshmen schedules, directions, ticket information, district & regional dates, and youth clinics please visit

www.sjschools.org

* indicates away game

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the St. Joseph Public School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employ-ment. For information, contact: The Compliance Officer in Charge of Federal Programs, Director of Federal Programs, 3275 Lincoln Avenue, St. Joseph Mi 49085, Telephone: 269-926-3100.

UPCOMING EVENTS

fiRST DAy of SChool!Sept. 3rd

elementary Back to School nightSept. 9th

high School Back to School nightSept. 10th

Middle School Back to School nightSept. 16th

Board of education MeetingSept. 16th

Sj Bears football - homecomingSept. 27th

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3275 linColn AVenue, ST. joSePh, Mi 49085

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