Sparta High School

475 W. Spartan Dr., Sparta, MI 49345 - Phone: 887-8213 - Fax: 887-1264

News and Information:

 

 

 
Sparta High School Second Block Announcements for 5/9/08
 
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY;


ALL cast members of both Christmas Carol and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz need to cast their votes for the Drama 2008 Awards Banquet.  You may vote during your lunch times at the designated table.  You will also find information regarding the banquet when you vote.
 
Reminder for students who owe time, especially seniors, we have Sat. School this Saturday from 9:00-12:00.
 
Choir Concerts: On May 12, at 7:00 p.m. there will be a Choir Concert in the SHS auditorium.  Free is admission.
 
Detentions; Those students who were assigned a detention on Wednesday, May 7 will be automatically be rescheduled for Monday, May 12th. If you have any questions see Mrs. Rollston.
        
Students: Registrations should be handed out during 1st blk sometime this week. If you do not have a 1st blk or are at KCTC, we have them in the office. Please bring the registrations home, have your parents make any changes, sign and return them to Mrs. Reyers asap.
 
Seniors & Underclassmen; Please see Mrs. Bitely today for your reserved Graduation tickets. Please remember that tickets will be taken at the doors.
 
Athletic  Announcements and Weekly Schedule:
The JV softball team played a tough game against cedar springs but fell short in the end with a score of 14 to 4. The Spartan outfield battled through most of the game. Brooklynn Hommerson played a solid defensive left field catching two pop flies. While Summer Connely also made a great catch in right field.
 
The Varsity Baseball team had a big win over Cedar last night 10-5. Drew Blackall got the full game pitching win. Mark Bond had 3 hits and Kyle Symon hit his first homerun of the year.
 
Last night at the OK Blue Conference meet.  The girls track team finished day one with some outstanding performances and a 15 point lead going into tonight's meet.  Megan Vanderhyde broke her own school record in the long jump placing 3rd and placed second in the shot put, Bailey Weidenhamer-5th long jump, Katelyn Cnossen- 3rd high jump, Hanna Burmeister-6th high jump, Lydia Reyburn-2nd pole vault, Jessalynn Houck- 4th pole vault, Halley Love-5th pole vault, 3200m relay of Allison Scheidel, Rachel Jantz, Bayley Ravell and Katelyn Cnossen took 2nd.  Great start ladies and good luck tonight. 
 
Last night the boys track team saw Josh Patterson tie for 5th in the high jump.  The 3200 meter relay team of Nate Dahlgren, Nate Kober, T.J. Blystone and Alex Matthews earned All Conference honors by winning the relay with a season best of 8:11.92.  Each relay member ran their season best.  Congrats to the 3200 relay team on their All Conference honors!
 
Spartans' JV Golf team played a duel match against Kenowa Hills yesterday at Gracewill GC.  The Golfers playing were Ryan Matson, Austin Hull, Mike Dunn, Peter Nguyen, Nicholas Gelock, and Jake Auterson.  The 4 low scores combining for the team score of 213 was Ryan with a 48, Austin with a 53, Mike with a 55, and Peter with a 57.  Even thought the 213 fell short of the Kenowa score, Nic, Jake and the rest of the JV Team continue to improve and learn the game moving toward becoming Varsity Golfers.
 
The girls varsity tennis team traveled to Jenison yesterday to compete against some very talented competition.  The team played very well and stepped up to the competition, but still lost.  Let's keep the strong play intact this weekend with the conference tournament and close out the conference season with a solid finish.
 
Girls desiring to attend Volleyball Camp this summer are requested to pickup a registration form available at the Athletic Office. All forms need to be returned to the Athletic Office no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. If you have questions contact Coach Wiggers.
 
OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS (but still important);
NHS current and new members: There will be a meeting Wednesday morning, May 14, at 7:35 in the media center. 
 
ATTENTION EQUESTRIAN TEAM:  We will be meeting on WEDNESDAY MAY 14TH at 3:00 in room COO8 if you are interested in being on the team for 2008-09.  If you have any questions please see Mrs McKinley.
 
 Attention all students; NHS will be having a lunch competition starting Wednesday, May 7 through Friday, May 9 to help fundraise money for the new Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network. The lunch that raises the most money will get a prize! Please help support!
 
SENIORS WHO ARE ATTENDING THE "FIRST CLASS BASH" .... There is a NEW permission slip form that must be signed by your parents and returned. THIS PERMISSION SLIP FORM IS NOT THE SAME ONE THAT YOU ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED.  THIS IS A NEW ONE THAT IS FROM A LOCATION WE WILL VISIT. If you do not get this form signed, there will be some things you may not be able to participate in at BASH.  We will NOT track you down for these signatures.  Please make this a top priority because we don't want you to miss out on ANY of the fun!  Thanks from the Bash Co-Chairs. The forms will be in the office Friday morning. You may pick up the form on Mrs. Bitely’s desk. Please return the completed form to Mrs. Bitely.
 
There will be a second HS color guard audition date on Friday, May 9 from 3-5pm in the band/choir room.  Students who were unable to attend the first audition held last week are invited.  See Mr. Palma for more information.
 
Seniors....The Bash committee would like to "borrow" one baby picture from you.  This picture needs to be of you before one year of age.  Please print your full name on the back of the picture and turn in to Mrs. Bitely before May 15th.  This photo will be returned to you in it's original condition. Dig out a baby photo & bring it in now!