Daily Bulletin
Escanaba High School Bulletin for Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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- Silver Linings will be going on a hiatus. Please check Instagram @EHSDoesGood or Google Classroom for updates.
- 9th-11th Grades: Michigan Tech has the NEXT Scholars: Semiconductors camp available this summer. Space is limited, but the camp is free. Go to mtu.edu/syp for more information or call 906-487-2219.
- Seniors who have been accepted for college in the fall, are interested in a paid summer position and willing to travel: The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission has posted their summer internships. Information is available at http://www.glifwc.org in the "GLIFWC News and Upcoming Events" box under "Employment." - Writing Club begins next semester in room A104 after school until 3:30 as follows:Senior High - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month starting January 29
- All Grades: Parent Meetings for next year's scheduling will take place at 6:15 pm in the auditorium as follows:
- Current 6th and 7th grades - Jan. 8
- Current 8th grade - Jan. 13
- Current 5th grade - Jan. 15
- Current 9th and 10th grades - Jan. 16
- Current 11th grade - Jan. 22
Students may attend, but it is not required as the material will be presented to students in the classroom. Any questions, please see or email Ms. Waller (Kwaller@eskymos.com) or Mrs. Schlenvogt (Lschlenvogt@eskymos.com). Meetings will be rescheduled if school is cancelled.
- Michigan Virtual students: You must have all of your coursework completed and submitted by 11:59 pm on Friday, Jan. 10. AP Michigan Virtual students: You have until 11:59 pm on Friday, Jan. 17 to complete and submit all coursework. Any students who do not complete their coursework and earn a passing grade will be required to reimburse the school for the cost of the class. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Henderson in the library.
- Dual enrollment students: Bay College's second semester starts on Monday, Jan. 13. If you need a textbook for one of your classes, please see Ms. Henderson in the library before purchasing a textbook. We may have the book you need available for rent from the high school.
- Bay College Center for Youth Health and Wellness is offering free sports physicals for any student ages 10-20. Call 906-786-1672 to set up an appointment.
- Albion College has opened the Charles Crupi Memorial Poetry Contest. Three prizes will be awarded. The deadline is Sunday, Feb. 16. Students may submit up to three individual poems. Find submission information at https://albionreview.submittable.com/submit, or visit http://www.albion.edu/crupi-poetry for the full contest page.
- Students needing food: We are starting a Backpack Food Program for the weekends. This is intended to assist students whose home may get short on food due to income or hardship. We will fill a backpack with food that is easy-to-prepare. They will be ready on Fridays and located in Student Services to grab and go. All students have received a form in their student email; please complete it if you're in need of food. The form can also be found at this link: Backpack Food Program. Please see Mrs. Bink or Ms. Young in Student Services with any questions or needs. Our food pantry is also available any day as needed.
- Tutoring will take place in the library Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 3:00 with Ms. Nelson.
- Seniors: The University of Michigan has a Go Blue Guarantee that provides free tuition to in-state students with a family income of less than $75,000 and who have less than $75,000 in assets. Students have to apply, be accepted, and fill out the FAFSA before this would be applied to their accounts. Interested students should apply now. Questions can be directed to the Office of Financial Aid at 734-763-6600.
- 7th-12th grades: Youth Advisory Council (YAC) membership is an opportunity for youth to discuss hopes and concerns around substance use disorder (SUD) prevention, build coalition leadership skills, and organize a leadership event and/or project. YAC members can travel to conferences such as the CADCA National Leadership Forum and also participate in planning of the Youth Coalition Development Leadership Retreat. If you're interested please fill out the application here: YAC Application (*Note: All students will click on the 10th grade box due to an error on the application).
High School yearbooks: The link to purchase an Eskypades 24-25 yearbook has been added to the school website. The sooner you order, the lower the price. Go to eskymos.com, under Schools, click on Escanaba Jr/Sr High School, and the link is found on the main page. Or click this link: High School Yearbooks
- Make-up time will take place Monday through Thursday each week from 2:30 to 3:30. M/T in Mr. Shepeck's room (C301), and W/Th in Ms. Mineau's room (B202). Students must be on time and sign in to be counted for make-up time. Students who have an absence or two tardies during a day may not take part in make-up time on that day. Cell phone use is not permitted, and students who are disruptive will be asked to leave without receiving credit for time spent.
- College Board announced the following dates the SAT is available: Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, March 8, May 3. To see where the test will be offered, students must go to the College Board site and search for locations. Not all locations offer the test every time. Seniors, please remember that Dec. 7, is the last possible retake test date to have your scores considered for Priority Scholarships.
Scholarship Information
- Senior Girls: Delta Kappa Gamma has this year's college scholarship application available now. If you plan to go into the teaching profession, stop in Student Services to pick up an application. Forms are due to the coordinator by April 30 at the latest.
- Seniors planning to study natural resources and who have a tribal card: There is a scholarship opportunity available. Information is in Student Services and there is a detailed application. Deadline to apply is March 21.
- Seniors: The MEA Scholarship is now available. To qualify to apply students must be a dependent of MEA member or MEA‑Retired member in good standing, along with other qualifications. Please visit https://mea.org/mea-scholarship/ for more information and to access the application. The deadline is Monday, Feb. 10.
- Seniors: Central Michigan University (CMU) has their competitive scholarships available. The Centralis requires a minimum 3.7 GPA and has a deadline of Nov. 1. The Leader Advancement Scholarship has a minimum 3.0 GPA and has a deadline of Jan. 15. CMU is also participating in Free Application Month, which means the traditional $40 application fee is waived when students apply this month for admittance to CMU for next fall. Visit cmuadmissions@cmich.edu for more information.
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