April News
APRIL CALENDAR REMINDERS
Wednesday April 5-High School Late Start (Classes being at 9:00 am)
Friday April 7-Spring Break No School
Monday April 10-Spring Break No School
Wednesday April 12-High School SAT for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
Wednesday April 21-SIP Day, (early dismissal at 11:33)
Saturday April 29-Prom (See more details below)
MAY UPCOMING EVENTS
May 8-12 Teacher Appreciation Week
Parents: If you are interested in organizing or assisting with something to say "thank you" to our teachers, please contact Amy Howe at the high school office (howea@mcusd185.org)
Wednesday May 3- High School Late Start
May 16 & May 17-Senior Finals
May 19-Graduation Practice at Western Hall
May 20-Graduation 7:30 PM Western Hall
May 22-Regular Day of School for grades 9, 10, 11
May 23-Regular Day of School for grades 9, 10, 11
May 24-Finals for grades 9, 10, 11
May 25-Finals for grades 9, 10, 11
May 26- Finals for grades 9, 10, 11 Last Day of school
SAT: WEDNESDAY APRIL 12
*Please note: This only applies to the high school.
Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors- Wednesday, April 12th will be participating in the state mandated SAT or PSAT testing. Free breakfast will be provided that day in the Commons. Students should report to their assigned rooms at 8:05am with several number two pencils and a calculator. Cellphones, smart watches, and all other electronic devices should be left in lockers on test day. Most testing will be concluded by 1:00pm. Lunch will be served from 12:30-1:30pm. Students are dismissed for the day once their testing is completed. 9, 10 and 11th students will be allowed to leave after the SAT tests so arranging for a ride is really important. Students in the building after 1:30pm will be sent to classrooms until 3:05pm.
PROM
Prom will be on Saturday, April 29. Doors to Fellheimer Auditorium will open for promenade (open to the public) at 6:45 pm. Promenade will be from 7:00-7:45pm with coronation at 7:45 pm. The dance will be in the commons from 8:00-11:00 pm, with after prom activities from 11:00-1:00 am. Promenade is not mandatory; however, students must arrive to the dance by 8:30 pm to be able to attend. No one may return if they leave the dance or after prom activities. Contact Emily Platt (platte@MCUSD185.ORG) via email if you have any questions.
GRADUATION
The graduation ceremony is set for May 20 at 7:30 at Western Hall, WIU.
CHOIR
♫ Macomb High School Choral Department ♫
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Tuesday, April 11th 9-12 Grade Choir Clinic at WIU
All students in 9-12 grade choir will travel to WIU from 8:10-10:20am on Tuesday, April 11th to work with Dr. Winnie and Dr. Hawkins in COFAC Recital Hall. Students will be adjudicated and need to wear their orange Choir T-shirt and jeans. Please come to school dressed in the orange tee and jeans. Students will report to choir room at 8:05am.
Friday, April 14th-Saturday, April 15th Choir/Band Trip to St. Louis
See additional handout for information. **Please note-Students need to contact their teachers about any missing work AHEAD of time!
Tuesday, April 18th
Deadline for Choir Booster Choir Camp Scholarships
We have many scholarships available. A copy of the choir camp scholarship application is attached. 😊
Wednesday, May 3rd Spring Concert Information
Our Spring Concert will be on Wednesday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm in Fellheimer Auditorium.
Call Times:
6:30pm Call time in choir room for all 9-12 grade students
6:55pm In seats
7:00pm Concert Begins
Friday, May 5th Choir Dance in Auditorium
Students in 9-12 grade choir are invited to a “dance” on the stage from 6-8 pm in Fellheimer Auditorium. Students are encouraged to bring something for a potluck in the auditorium foyer. We will have music, dancing and food! I’m looking for parents who would be willing to help with the food portion that evening. No dancing required for chaperones. 😊
Wednesday, May 10th Bomber Basses & Bomber Bellas perform- JH Choir Concert 7:00pm Fellheimer Auditorium (You may leave after singing.)
Friday, May 19th Graduation Practice for Concert Choir
Concert Choir will practice for Graduation on Friday, May 19th in the morning from 10:15-11:43am.
Saturday, May 20th MHS Graduation
Concert Choir will be performing at Graduation in Western Hall on Saturday, May 20th at 7:30 pm.
Call Times: Sophomores and Juniors: Be there at 7:10 pm; be in your seats at 7:15 pm.
Dress: Sophomores and Juniors: Choir Robe AND Stoll! Black bottoms, black nylons,
black shoes. Please dress nicely!
Seniors: Graduation robe, any bottoms and any shoes
Grade:This is a required performance for Concert Choir Members and is worth 100 points.