We have had another great week at IA! Excellent attendance for Count Day, lots of learning and our Esports team won their match against Romeo! Way to go IA! Here are some upcoming activities on the calendar and district information.
Monday, October 20th - There will be No School on this day for Fall Break.
Tuesday, October 21st - Field trip to the Charles Wright Historical Museum.
Friday, October 31st - Senior Focus Day. This is a day for seniors to make sure they know what is incomplete on their standard sheet, get one-on-one mentor help and make sure that they are on track for graduation.
School Meal and Budget Update
Early this morning, the Michigan Legislature approved the final State and School Aid Budgets, which will now be sent to the Governor for approval. The final School Aid Budget continues the Michigan School Meals program, which provides universal free meals for all students for the 2025–2026 school year. As such, all students will continue to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each day. Please note that this does not apply to à la carte items. A new requirement in the School Aid Budget is that all families must complete the Child Nutrition, Education Benefits, and Summer EBT Application. Every family must complete this form, as the district could face a financial penalty of 5% of its state-aid funding if applications are not submitted for all families. If your family has not yet completed the application for this school year, please visit https://bit.ly/4nRSLZX to complete one.
Coffee Chat with Superintendent MacGregor
Superintendent MacGregor will host his first Coffee Chat of the school year on Thursday, October 9, from 9–10 a.m. in the Edinburgh Room at the district’s Administrative Offices. This session will focus on the district’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and the many student support programs available in Howell Public Schools. Families and community members are invited to attend. To learn more, please visit https://bit.ly/48e9IbR.
Parent Night: FBI Presentation on Online Safety
The safety and security of our students remains a top priority for Howell Public Schools. As part of our ongoing partnerships with local law enforcement, we are pleased to offer families an educational opportunity in collaboration with the Detroit division of the FBI. Parents and guardians are invited to attend a special presentation on Monday, October 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Edinburgh Room at the district’s Administrative Offices. The program will address the growing dangers of online scams targeting teens, including sextortion, and provide information on how to support and protect children in today’s digital world.