CHS Fighting Scot Update

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Issue #475
Week of: June 1, 2015
CHS Fighting Scot Update
Caledonia High School / 616-891-8129 / 616-891-7038 fax
Preparing Students for Life. . .
5/29
Var. Girls LAX Regional Final Home
Student Council Mixer 4-10
5/30
Var Baseball MHSAA District Final @ Wyoming HS
Var Softball MHSAA District Final @ Wyoming HS
MHSAA Track Finals @ Rockford
6/1
Track Banquet 6:00 pm. – Cafeteria
Baseball Banquet 6:oo p.m.- FAC
Girls Lacrosse Banquet 5:30 p.m. @
Duncan Lake MS Cafeteria
Volleyball Meet and Greet 7:30 - LFR
6/2
Interim
6/3
Interim
Girls LAX possible MHSAA Semifinal @ Okemos
There will be a Volleyball Meeting
next Monday June 1st for all present 8th
through11th graders and parents that are
interested in being a part of the Caledonia
Volleyball Program.
At this time you will meet our Volleyball
Staff and receive all Volleyball information.
6/4
Interim
Meeting will take place in the Lower Forum
Room at Caledonia High School.
6/5
Interim
Last Day of School!
June 1, 2015
6/6
Var Baseball possible MHSAA Regional
Var Softball possible MHSAA Regional
Please Enter Main Entrance Door W-4
Girls LAX possible MHSAA Final @ Rockford
Meeting Time: 7:30
SPECIAL NOTE FOR CLASS OF 2015
WE HAVE A FEW EXTRA CLASS OF
2015 GROUP PICTURES. IF YOU DID
NOT GET ONE AND WANT ONE
PLEASE CALL MRS. DURKEE 891-7011
– THEY ARE FREE 
CHS Fighting Scot Update
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Dates
What are you doing this summer? Would you like something fun and creative to do? How about
a day camp in Forensic Science or Writing? See Mrs. Trutsch or your counselor for more
information.
Food Service Help Wanted
Caledonia Food Service is looking for help beginning 2015-2016 school year. Qualifications are as
follows: experience in food and customer service, ability to work in a fast pace environment, able to lift
up to 35lbs, positive attitude, good time management, and a team player. If you are interested in
joining our team please apply in person at our Food Service Districts Office located in Duncan Lake
Middle School between the hours of 9am & 1pm. Questions, please call 616-891-0227.
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Blue and Gold Show Highlights Youth
CALEDONIA FFA CHAPTER
CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN
The Caledonia FFA Chapter hosted the 9th annual Blue and Gold Show at the Barry County
Fairgrounds on May 23 and 24. Students, parents, 4-H volunteers and FFA alumni were involved in the
planning, promotion and implementation of the show. Volunteers assisted with operating the show along
with FFA members from the Caledonia chapter. Over 250 exhibitors from 23 Michigan counties in the Lower
and Upper Peninsula, Indiana and Ohio showed 192 sheep, 45 market goats and 228 market hogs. The
Michigan Club Lamb Association, Michigan Swine Youth Challenge and Michigan Boer Goat Association
sanctioned the show as one of its qualifying shows. Gene Winn served as judge of the lamb show.
Cheyenne Bowman of Indiana showed the grand champion lamb. The champion goat was shown by Blain
Pish of Branch County. The champion hog was shown by Payton Hines of Branch County. The Caledonia FFA
also garnered sponsorship from 24 producers and livestock supply companies.
The champion lamb at the Caledonia FFA Blue
and Gold Show was shown by Cheyenne Bowman.
The champion hog was shown by Payton
Hines of Branch County.
The champion goat was shown by Blain Pish (L) and the
reserve champion was shown by Katie Walters (R) both
of Branch County.
Potential College Athletes
Be sure to register with the NCAA
clearinghouse at
http://www.eligibilitycenter.org if you are
considering competing at the Division I or
Division II levels. If you are considering an
NAIA school (Davenport, Aquinas, Spring
Arbor, Cornerstone. . . ) you need to register
at http://www.playnaia.org
The State of Michigan-­‐Student Financial Services Bureau is available to assist! www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid
www.facebook.com/mistudentaid
www.twitter.com/mistudentaid
1-­‐888-­‐4-­‐GRANTS Also, as a reminder, we have free publications available for you to order! If you are interested please visit our website (www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid) and click Outreach Services.
CHS Athletics
Fighting Scots in the news:
Vote For Lexi Bush - Mlive Soccer Best Defender :-)
http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/3977927785852247973/vote-now-which-grand-rapidsarea-girls-soccer-standout-plays-the-toughest-defense/
Caledonia's Nick Tuori is enjoying "Living Life in the Bullpen"
http://fox17online.com/2015/05/26/caledonias-nick-tuori-is-enjoying-living-life-in-the-bullpen/
Wzzm Scholar Athlete - Eddie Kelly
http://www.wzzm13.com/videos/sports/high-school/scholar-athlete/2015/05/20/27678705/
Cal Girls LAX Team
http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/2555812592009127099/freshman-guides-caledonia-girlslacrosse-team-to-playoff-upset/
Cal Girls LAX Seniors
http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/2555812592009127099/freshman-guides-caledonia-girlslacrosse-team-to-playoff-upset/
Cal Softball Team
http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-5652700315935770475/caledonia-softball-teamcherishes-ok-white-championship-turns-focus-towards-state-tournament/
To the teams who are still in post season tournaments!
Jenna Schumacher & Zane
Gorby qualified for the
Division I State Finals
tomorrow! Good Luck
Girls Lacrosse
Softball
Baseball
Track athletes that qualified for State!
GO SCOTS!
SUMMER CAMPS
High School
SUMMER JOBS
Country Fresh is hiring graduating seniors who want a temporary summer job or someone who just
wants a job! Starting rate is $10.96 per hour. There are physical requirements. Overtime and working on
holidays is often required. Must pass pre-employment screens (drug, background and criminal checks).
This is a great company to work for. See Mrs. Trutsch for more details.
Grasscutters Landscaping is hiring mature, hard working, dependable, honest workers.
Several different positions are open. See Mrs. Trutsch for details.
Jelsema Concrete Construction: Must be 18 years old and available to wok 7:00 a.m. through
7:00 p.m. and Saturdays. Must be motivated, eager to learn and able to follow instructions.
Good benefits package! See Mrs. Trutsch for more details.
Atttention Seniors: Looking for a permanent job after high school? Wonderland
Tire Company will provide training and certification for auto and commercial tire
service. This position comes with a generous pay package and full benefits
including health, dental and life insurance, 401k retirement plan, and paid vacations.
Applicants should have a good work ethic, good driving record and a
willingness to learn.
Camp Roger, which is a Christian camp in Rockford, is hiring for their summer
camps. See Mrs. Trutsch, if interested.
New Job Posting for graduating seniors:
Byron Center Manor has current openings for Resident Aide. Hiring caring
individuals dedicated to preserving personal dignity, independence and quality of life
for seniors citizens.
Insurance benefits for full time employees. Starting wage $8.50-$9.50.
See Mrs. Trutsch for contact information.
Wendy's is part of a larger restaurant chain and they are hiring graduates with at least
one year of retail or restaurant experience and a willingness to learn and grow. Please
see Mrs. Trutsch for more information and application instructions.
CLASS OF 2017
ALL NIGHT PARTY
Community Announcements
SUMMER CAMPS
Middle School
CATS SOCCER TRYOUTS
Do you want to SHOOT or STAR in a FILM? An incredibly fun
week! Compass College is offering a Film Camp and an
Acting camp this summer for ages 13-18! The camps will be
held Monday-Friday, June 22-26, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Film students will write, shoot and edit short films under the
guidance of professional filmmakers.
Acting students will learn on-camera techniques for film and
television from an accomplished SAG actor and then join up
with the Film Camp to star in the films.
For more information visit www.compass.edu or
call 616.988.1000
We’re seeking Board Members! We’d like to invite you to take
part in an opportunity to give back to the Caledonia community.
The Caledonia Education Foundation exists to strengthen our
community and support Caledonia students and educators by
funding educational programs that are not otherwise funded by
the district’s budget. We need eager individuals that will help us
carry out this mission. As a board member, you would have the
opportunity to; help direct funds, interact with the community,
serve on various committees such as grants, events, alumni, and
fundraising. We are looking for people with all skill sets! If you
are interested, please contact us for further information at 8910732 or info@caledoniacef.org.
Thank-you to those that made pledges during our recent phone-a-thon!! Our pledges total over
$3000 thanks to a matching grant from our sponsor, Lake Michigan Credit Union. If you made a
pledge or didn’t get a call and would like to donate, visit our website to fulfill your pledge
www.caledoniacef.org , or mail in the pledge to P.O. Box 353, Caledonia 49316 or drop it off at your
school office.
Show your appreciation to your child’s teacher with a gift to CEF in honor of him/her. It is
simple to do and is a meaningful way to show your thanks for all your teacher does throughout
out the year. See attached flyer or visit our website at www.caledoniacef.org and go to the
donations page to find teacher gifts. We’ll provide a card and coloring page for your child to give to
his/her teacher.
If you need to sign up for Infinite Campus, you may download registration
form from the following link - http://www2.caledonia.k12.mi.us/ic/ICCPFFORM.pdf. Print the last page and fax to 891-7038. If you are having
problems with logging into Infinite Campus, please feel free to call for help at
891-7011
Caledonia High School
9050 Kraft Ave.
Caledonia, MI 49316
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