It is with great honor that Hemlock High School announces the Valedictorian, Salutatorians and the additional Top Ten students for the graduating class of 2021. This year's class ranking was determined by using the power formula factoring in both the student's GPA along with SAT score to determine the final ranking for each student.

The Valedictorian for the Class of 2021 is Marissa Messing and the Co-Salutatorians are Rebecca Willour and Nathan Nowicki. Their diligence in the classroom and on the SAT demonstrates their commitment to academic excellence.

The next Top Ten students have shown their hard work and dedication to their education as well: Ethan Vietti, Carter Miller, Cassidy Peake, Gavin Briggs, Maximilian Hauffe, Hope McGregor, Kylie Miller, Nicholas Frye, Kaitlyn Marshall & Joshua Wardlow.

On behalf of the faculty and staff at Hemlock High School, it has been an honor to work with each of these students. You have each made a lasting impact on Hemlock High School and we expect this to be simply the start of bigger and better things for each of you.

This is our 21st week of the 2020-2021 school year. It remains our goal to provide you with regular updates.

It is exciting to report that we have not had any new cases of COVID-19 or school-related quarantines since our return to school after the holiday break.

Our staff will have the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine with a clinic hosted by our partners St. Mary's Hospital and Saginaw County Health Department (Thursday/Saturday/Sunday this week).

Click here to review our COVID-19 Dashboard with data updates in real-time. This link brings pertinent information together into one easy to access place.

Also, I have included our tentative calendar for February/March.

If you should have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at 989.642.5282.

All the best,

Don Killingbeck, Supt.

1) Please make sure you file your FAFSA by March 1st. Even if you don't qualify for financial aid, it is still important. Schools use your filed FAFSA to determine scholarships and financial aid through their institutions as well. You can visit studentaid.gov to get started or schedule a meeting with Mrs. Netzley for help.

2) Local scholarships are now available in the Student Services Google Classroom. These scholarships are due February 26th by 3 p.m. See Mrs. Netzley with any questions.

3) The class voted and picked the following:

Color - Dark Blue

Flower - Gladiolus

Song - " Life is a Highway" by Rascal Flatts

Quote - "Started from the bottom now we here." - Drake

4) It’s time to pay your class dues. Don’t be left behind when it comes time to head out on your Senior trip! Cost is $15 per year or $45 for all four. Ask Class Treasurer Kaitlyn Marshall if you are unsure if you have already paid.

Dear Families,

Each year our teacher’s union reaches out to support the women and children of the Underground Railroad of Saginaw. The Underground Railroad is a safe haven that provides services for victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and human slavery.

Annually, the Underground Railroad of Saginaw provided many valuable services to our community, including:

• Providing 14,000 safe nights in a shelter for over 500 women and children

• A 24-hour helpline and emergency response program

• Childcare and housing assistance

• Court support

• Advocacy, therapy, and support groups

Each year, our school district collects items to donate to the women and children in need, including:

• full-size bottles of shampoo & conditioner

• deodorant

• hair ties, accessories, and products

• toothpaste and toothbrushes

• full-size lotions or body sprays

• soaps and body washes

• feminine hygiene items

• Other hygiene/self-care items...

We will be collecting items to donate from February 1st-15th. Items can be dropped off in the office or given to your child’s teacher. Thank you for your continuing support of our community and families in need.

Respectfully, Hemlock Federation of Teachers

For more information on the Underground Railroad of Saginaw, please visit: http://undergroundrailroadinc.org

Don't forget to order your 2020/2021 Hemlock High School Yearbook! They are $55 and can be ordered using the following link:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1064167/Hemlock-High-School/

Important Upcoming Dates:

- February 3rd - School Picture Day

- February 10th - Count Day

- February 14th - Valentine's Day

- February 15th - No School, President's Day

- March 14th - Daylight Saving Time Begins

- March 15th - Spring Sport Practices Begin

- March 17th - St. Patrick's Day

- March 20th - 1st Day of Spring

- March 27th - April 5 - Spring Break

HS Student & Staff Picture Day is Wednesday, February 3rd. There is no paying up front for these pictures. Students get their picture taken and then you will be able to purchase them online. https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

Pictures are shipped directly to you!

Event Code: FE89720

Remote Students may come in any time but lunch break or 2:30-3pm would work best to keep on your synchronous schedule. Enter thru front doors of the high school.

**Don't wear green. They use "green screen" technology.

Breakfast and lunch will remain FREE to all students thru the remainder of the 20-21 school year.

The Hemlock Athletic Department would like to congratulate Brayden Green. Today he signed with Northwood University to play football. We wish him all the best in the future at Northwood but will miss seeing him play at our own Wallace Field. Go Timberwolves!

The ice rink is ready to enjoy and plowed. Weather permitting it should stay good for a while. The Park Supervisor has programmed the lights to come on from 5:30pm - 10:00pm.

Enjoy and stay safe.

Here is a fun reason to want snow! This contest goes through March 19th, so get your creative ideas ready and wait for a good snow! Please post your creations on THIS post for a chance to win and be sure to 'LIKE' your favorite entries. $50 Amazon gift cards will go to the category winners & a cool fort construction kit for the children's category. Have Fun and show us what you got!

Has a book ever changed your life or helped you through a hard time? Tell us about it in 300 words or less and you could win a Barnes & Noble gift card! The winning essay will also appear here on our Facebook page. Open to adults, 18 and up. Send your entry to submissions@saginawlibrary.org before the EXTENDED DEADLINE of February 28.

A Winter Festival takes place this weekend in Midland.

Indoors.

At the Midland Center for the Arts.

On a on-way path snaking through the building at 1801 W. St. Andrew, with art, science and history activities for people of all ages.

Tickets are $7 with the event running 11am to 5pm Saturday and 11am to 4pm Sunday. And families looking for a sensory friendly experience can attend from 10–11am Sunday for a quieter time with the lights dimmed.

Social distancing and masking are required. Tickets are on sale in advance only to reserve a required timed admission.

“Families are excited to come back to the center to meet local artists, see our exhibit of famous artists like Norman Rockwell, Grandma Moses and more, and we are thrilled to bring the Winter Festival to our community,” said Julie Johnson, Director of Museums at the center.

Artist booths will be placed throughout the building, featuring specialty handmade products and art from local artisans. The lobby gallery will feature famous pieces of art with popular portraits of American culture and the winter season celebrations. And guests can anticipate a colorful light display, ice carvings, blacksmithing and maple syrup demonstrations.

“There is truly something for people of all ages with our local artisans, famed pieces of art, and interactive and engaging activities for the little ones wandering through our winter displays,” said Johnson.

The activities for kids and families to explore showcase late 1800’s cold weather traditions from around the world.

Families looking to get a photo with their loved ones can choose from a variety of winter scenes, decorated by the Midland County Historical Society’s volunteers.

Tickets for the Winter Festival can be purchased online at midlandcenter.org/museumevents or by calling the ticket office at 989-631-8250.

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Location: 733 North Hemlock Road, Hemlock, MI, USA
Phone: (989) 642-5287
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