Spring Mills Elementary Prepares for Fall Events and November Activities
HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP, MI — As the first academic term comes to a close, Spring Mills Elementary has released its latest updates in the "Shark Nation Notes" newsletter, outlining key fall activities, safety reminders, and upcoming events for students and families.
Principal Adam Wager opened the announcement by expressing gratitude to the school staff and community for a strong start to the school year, commending team members for stepping up to support students both inside and outside the classroom.
Key Upcoming Dates & Schedule Changes
Spring Mills families should take note of several key calendar dates heading into late October and early November:
Friday, October 30: Half-day dismissal for students at 12:40 PM, followed by the annual school Halloween Parade.
Monday, November 2: PTA Meeting.
Tuesday, November 3: No school for students due to Teacher Inservice day.
Monday, November 9: Veterans Day Assembly.
November 16 – 20: Annual Vision Screening for Junior Kindergarten (JK), 1st, 3rd, and 5th-grade students.
Community Highlights: Veterans Day & Scholastic Book Fair
The school will honor military veterans at its upcoming Veterans Day Assembly on Monday, November 9, with refreshments served after the event. Families are invited to RSVP veterans for the assembly through the district link. Additionally, Mrs. LaPratt is organizing a slideshow featuring veterans from the Spring Mills community; photo submissions can be emailed to sylvia.lapratt@hvs.org by November 2.
In addition, the Scholastic Book Fair will arrive at Spring Mills in November, offering students and families an opportunity to stock up on new reading materials.
Important Campus & Safety Reminders
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Guidelines: Doors open at 9:08 AM. Parents are asked not to drop off students early, as no adult supervision is available outside prior to that time. The Centrum doors close at 9:15 AM, after which students must enter through the main front doors. Drivers are reminded to remain in their vehicles, display their green name signs on the passenger visor during afternoon pick-up (ending at 4:08 PM), and avoid passing other vehicles in the loop.
Visitor Security: In accordance with Huron Valley Schools policy, all visitors entering the building during instruction hours must present a photo ID and state the reason for their visit, regardless of how frequently they visit.
Student Well-Being: Parents are advised to keep an extra set of clothes in their student's backpack or locker to avoid midday disruptions. Children returning to school after an illness must be fever-, vomit-, or diarrhea-free for at least 24 hours.
For attendance notifications or to report an absence, parents should call the 24-hour attendance line at 248-684-8086. For end-of-day transportation changes, contact the main office at 248-684-8130 before 3:00 PM.