Hemlock High School

And that’s a WRAP!!! Sister Act has come to a close and what an amazing run it was! Thank you all who supported the show and and helped us sell out of 2 out of our 3 shows! We hope you have a FABULOUS BABY time! The cast and crew thanks you for your support

Innovation comes in many forms and sizes, but perhaps Hemlock Public School District (HPSD) has broken the mold. The school district was recently awarded the Innovative District of the Year by the Michigan Area Computer Users and Learners.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized for innovation as it’s not only something we strive for but have made an integral part of our identity here at Hemlock Public School District,” says Communications Specialist, Coty Slate.

The district was awarded this distinction for several reasons:

• HPSD provides equitable access to innovative learning opportunities for all their students and extends these experiences to surrounding school districts and communities.
• HPSD constructed the Lockwood STEM Center, a state-of-the-art facility specifically designed to provide hands-on learning experiences to students directly from professionals including engineers, computer scientists, and graphic designers during after school robotics programs. This facility is not only available for HPSD students but also four other surrounding school districts.
• Innovation carries over into the classroom with 1:1 Chromebook devices and advanced classroom technology. HPSD has been a leader of 1:1 technology for nearly a decade because of this HPSD’s transition to online learning during the pandemic was immediate and we did not miss a day of instruction.
• Virtual students are provided the same education as in person students and can seamlessly join the classroom setting from anywhere in the world as teachers utilize their 65” TV and Chromebox for Google Meet.
• The district, which serves upwards of 1200 students in Western Saginaw County, is making a mark with instructional technology and engaging students.

Superintendent Dr. Don Killingbeck, an educational technology leader with a graduate degree in the field from Michigan State University, says, "We strive to find a balance between technology and ensuring our students have good interpersonal skills, that they can look people in the eyes and shake hands, possessing the good graces and sensibility of their grandparents."

With our focus on our students, their families, and our community, we look forward to a bright future. The educational opportunities offered by our staff are unmatched. This award only signals what we have known all along; it is nice that others see our work and recognize it as exceptional.

https://www.wnem.com/video/2022/03/24/hemlock-schools-named-innovative-district-year/?fbclid=IwAR3o4zZ65txwbwld7TY7OjnmIiWviUtEEm0WCS1ZfZhPD2v_dSExWxsnAh4

Time is running out to purchase the 2021-2022 Hemlock High School yearbook. Reserve yours before Friday, April 15th to save the memories of this special year. This is the final call before we submit our order for printing. A payment plan is available at checkout when you order on jostensyearbooks.com.

Date Changes: We had a conflict with the original date of Baccalaureate so that date has changed as well as we moved senior rehearsal to the morning of commencement.

Tuesday, May 24th

Baccalaureate - 7pm

Thursday, May 26th

Senior Rehearsal - 9am

Commencement - 8pm

Yearbooks: The yearbook staff is still in need of senior quotes and baby photos. Check your email for a form from Paige Rump. Send in a baby photo and any other old photos of you and your friends to Mrs. Whitford - whitford@hemlockps.com.

T-Shirts: Click here to order senior t-shirts. Deadline to order is April 15th. Shirts will be ready the end of April.

Baccalaureate - Any senior interested in performing at Baccalaureate, please reach out to one of your class officers as soon as possible.

Hemlock Board of Education recognizes educators and STEM Champions Tom and Dana Lockwood at their regular monthly board meeting in April for outstanding work with Robotics and STEM education

Date: April 30, 2022

Place: Swan Valley Banquet Center

Time: 5-11pm

Tickets: $50 per person, only sold April 11th - 22nd. You can purchase them at lunch.

Guest Forms: Forms are available on the stands outside the office. The form must be completed and returned no later than April 27th.

#JustTheFacts Have you ever wondered how we compare to our neighboring districts?

For more information on our upcoming bond go to https://www.hemlockbond.com

We have opportunities for positive individuals to join the Huskie Pack. We are hiring for the following positions: Football Position, Custodian, Bus Driver, MS Pompon Coach and more.

Click here to see the opportunities. Start your journey as a difference-maker with Hemlock Public School District; consider your application today by emailing personnel@hemlockps.com.

Wednesday, April 13th

- V Tennis @ Bridgeport - 4pm (Bus 3pm)

- V Track @ Carrollton - 4pm (Bus 3pm)

- JV Baseball @ Freeland - 4pm (Bus 2:45pm)

- Robotics @ State Champs

- SAT Testing

Thursday, April 14th

- V Golf @ Garber, Bay Co. Golf Course - 3pm (Bus 1:30pm)

- V Softball vs. Freeland - 4pm

- V Baseball vs. Freeland @ Dow Diamond - 4pm (Bus 1pm)

- V Soccer vs. Pinconning - 5pm

- ACT Work Keys Testing

Friday, April 15th

- NO SCHOOL

- Good Friday

Saturday, April 16th

- Nothing Scheduled

Sunday, April 17th

- Easter

Monday, April 18th

- NO SCHOOL

- V Soccer @ John Glenn - 4:30pm (Bus 3:05pm)

- JV Soccer @ John Glenn - 4:30pm (Bus 3:05pm)

- V Softball @ Pewamo-Westphalia - 4pm (Bus 1:45pm)

Tuesday, April 19th

- Robotics @ FIRST World Championships

- V Tennis vs. Caro - 4pm

- V Baseball vs. New Lothrop - 4pm

- JV Baseball @ New Lothrop - 4pm (Bus 2:15pm)

Wednesday, April 20th

- Nothing Scheduled

Mark Your Calendars:

4/21 - MSTEP Day 1

4/28 - Spring Sports Pics

4/28 - MSTEP Day 2

4/30 - Prom @ SV Banquet Center

5/3 - Loons FT with Seniors

5/8 - Mother's Day

5/10 - Love of the Arts Night

5/15 - Spring Band Concert

5/17 - Senior's Last Day - Awards, Walk-Thru & Picnic

5/18 & 5/19 - Senior Exams (If Needed)

5/24 - Baccalaureate - 7pm

5/26 - Senior Rehearsal - 9am

5/26 - Commencement - 8pm

5/30 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day

2:00pm - HS Track & Field

2:30pm - MS Track & Field

3:15pm - Girls Soccer (Varsity & JV)

3:45pm - Baseball (Varsity & JV)

4:15pm - Softball

4:45pm - Girls Tennis

Thursday April 14th the Huskies will play the Freeland Falcons in a double-header at The Dow Diamond. The first game will start at 3:00 p.m. and this will be a double-header. Tickets are $6 a piece and please let Toby Larkin (989)-213-5912 or Greg Gorsline (989) 233-5351 know if you need tickets. You can also purchase them at the gate.

Hemlock Athletics would like to welcome Coach Markey to the Huskie Pack! Coach Markey comes to us after leading successful travel soccer programs in Freeland and Caledonia for over a decade. He has experience coaching boys and girls at all levels. He has also been a registered MHSAA and USSF official since 2008.

There will be a parent/player meeting for boys soccer on Thursday, April 28th at 5:30pm in the High School Commons.

4/11/22 - V Tennis vs. Garber - W (6-2) Winners were -

Singles

No. 1 - Sophia Hauffe, 6-2, 6-1

No. 2 - Laci Lee 6-2, 0-6, 6-4

No. 4 - Carly Siler 6-0, 6-1

Doubles:

No. 2 Doubles 6-1, 6-2

Sara Stein

Jaedyn Mallek

No. 3 Doubles 6-2. 6-1

Alathea McMillan

Anna Nurnberg

No. 4 Doubles 6-3, 6-0

Bella Guerrero

Callie Godwin

4/11/22 - V Soccer vs. Standish-Sterling - L (2-3) The girls got off to a slow start falling behind 0-3 in the before regrouping and rallying late. Despite 2 goals in the final 12 minutes they were unable to put the tying goal in the net. They fell just short with a 2-3 loss to Bullock Creek. Logann Clayton and Nataly Bodziachowski scored the two goals for the Huskies. Avery Ross finished the game with 4 saves in goal.

4/11/22 - V Softball vs. Standish-Sterling - L (2-15) Andi Chad & Averi Hall led the team with one hit a piece. Lilly Martinez and Andi Chad each contributed 1 RBI. Cayla Konop struck out 3 hitters. L (5-16) The team totaled 7 hits led by Regan Finkbeiner with 2 triples and a double from Cayla Konop. RBI's came from Averi Hall, Lilly Martinez, and Kassie Hensler. Cayla Konop struck out 3 hitters.

4/11/22 - V Boys Track vs. Standish-Sterling & Nouvel - W vs. Standish (75-49) & W vs. Nouvel (106-10) 1st Place finishes were earned by the following:

Robert Knapik, 100 Meter, 200 Meter

Mathew Johnston, 400 Meter, 110 High Hurdles, and 300 Meter Low Hurdles

Tanner Wesener, 800 Meter

Brody Davis, 1600 Meter

4x100 Relay (Seth Mills, Dennis Schaffer, Cole Wesener, Knapik)

4x200 Relay (Trent Brady, Kasey Walker, Schaffer, Mills)

4x400 Relay (Alec Briggs, Tanner Wesener, Davis, Hayden Rondy)

4x800 Relay (David Hensler, Briggs, Davis, Rondy)

4/11/22 - V Girls Track vs. Standish-Sterling & Nouvel - L vs. Standish-Sterling (19-86) & L vs. Nouvel (35-41) The girls’ team, minus their dual sport softball players, turned in several terrific performances. In the 100 meters, Reagan Keyser placed 3rd in a personal record time of 14.57, Alex Grzenia placed 7th in 15.47, and Jade Huizar ran a personal record time of 16.06. In the 200 meters, Reagan Keyser placed 2nd (30.54) and Jade Huizar ran a personal best time of 34.48. In the 400 meters, Alex Grzenia placed 3rd in 1:19.63 and Reagan Keyser placed 4th in 1:19.72. Jade Huizar placed 2nd in the 100M hurdles with a personal best time of 20.94 and placed 3rd in the 300 hurdles in another personal best time of 1:01.65. Sandy Schaeding threw 16’3” in the shot put and 30’4” in the discus. In the high jump, Reagan Keyser set a new personal record of 5’1” in winning the high jump and Alex Grzenia placed 3rd in a personal record of 4’3”.

4/11/22 - JV Baseball @ Standish-Sterling - L (6-2) & L (3-25)

4/11/22 - V Baseball vs. Standish-Sterling - W (7-2) Max Dinninger pitched 5 innings and struck out 7 giving up 0 earned Runs. At the plate - Max Dinninger - 3 hits with 2 runs batted in &

Blake Stockford - 2 hits. L (4-5) Jake Shelagowski pitched 4 innings and struck out 4 giving up 2 earned Runs. At the plate - Max Dinninger had 1 hit with 2 Runs batted in & Jake Shelagowski had a double with 1 RBI.

Hemlock Board of Education recognizes Winter Varsity Head Coaches: Matt Bauer, Corey Dwenger, Brooke Gorsline, and Scott Neumeyer at their regular monthly board meeting in April for all of their hard work, dedication, and support for our student-athletes.

The Saginaw Youth Ambassador Leadership Program is seeking current freshmen who have leadership potential and a strong desire to serve their community. Attached is an application for the Class of 2025 Youth Ambassador Team, along with information about the Saginaw Youth Ambassador Program (YAP), a three-year personal and leadership development opportunity that includes a $1,795 scholarship to the Dale Carnegie Teen Training Program!

Youth Ambassador candidates should have:

- Very good attendance

- Excellent character

- Strong interest in community service

- Responsible behavior

- Recommended 2.5 GPA

Candidates will participate in a selection process and will be identified and notified this school year. They will begin the program with "Personal and Leadership Development" fall of their sophomore year.

Interested students can fill out the attached application and return it to the office upon completion. All applications are due by April 15th. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Boros - boros@hemlockps.com.

Email: galbraith@hemlockps.com
Website: www.hemlockps.com
Location: 733 North Hemlock Road, Hemlock, MI, USA
Phone: (989) 642-5287
Facebook: facebook.com/HemlockHighSchool
Twitter: @MIHemlock_High