Spartans Win Opener

On Friday night, our varsity football team kicked off the 2011 season with a 23-8 victory over Fremont.  The teams were playing for "The Bull" trophy, which symbolizes a  positive start to the football season, and the respect between our communities.  Mr. John Bull, our new Assistant Principal, taught in Fremont for the past 16 years.  Seniors Tony Hill (32) and Kory Brown (4) are pictured with Mr. Bull.  GOOD WORK SPARTANS!

Boys Cross CountryTeam Wins!

The Boys Cross Country Team opened its season by winning the Orchard View Invitational on Monday(8/22).  This invitational had a number of Class A schools (including East Kentwood) that the Spartans outpaced.  Our top five runners were:  Brandon George, Adam Birkeland, Austin Jacobsen, Jonathon Delodder, and Carter VerSluys.  Congrats to Coach Smith and Coach Thomas.  To follow all of our running programs, please visit  http://www.gosparta.com/.

Sparta Area Schools in the News

Wood TV 8 reported on the teamwork demonstrated by Sparta Area Schools' support staff, teachers, and administration in dealing with our current budgeting challenges.  For the full story, please follow this link:  http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/education/Sparta-touts-deal-to-keep-teachers

Welcome Mr. John Bull, Assistant Principal

I am excited to introduce Assistant Principal, Mr. John Bull to our school community.  Mr. Bull joins our team from Fremont Public Schools, where he was employed for the previous seventeen years as a social studies teacher and a coach.  Mr. Bull's ability to form strong relationships, his wealth of experience in the classroom, and his impressive work ethic will make a him a great fit at Sparta High School.

Fall Athletic Practice Begins!

Monday, August 8, 2011 marks the beginning of our fall athletic season.  Coach Zurek and his staff welcomed back the football team at 8:00 am this morning.   We open the varsity football season with a home game versus Fremont on 8/26/2011.  All varsity games kick off at 7:00 pm.  The remainder of our fall athletic teams begin practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.  For complete athletic schedules please follow this link:  http://www.highschoolsports.net/school/Sparta-High-School-Sparta-MI/All/All/All/

Band Camp 2011

Band Camp 2011 has been impressive. The students have been working extremely hard, battling the heat, and having fun.    Ms. Mroczek has assembled an outstanding staff, and the committment level of the parent volunteers has been amazing.  In the picture above, students are finishing up morning calisthenics.  Band Camp ends on Friday, August 5, 2011.