Student-Athletes Recognized for Excellence






Left: N. Trimble  Right: C. Rau

 

Seniors Kory Brown, Chase Rau, and Nick Trimble were all recognized in their respective sports for excellent performances. (Each one of them also earned an Academic Pin at the Academic Assembly, see the post below.) Kory was recognized by WBBL as the Burger King student-athlete of the week for his performance on the gridiron. Chase earned the Fox 17 student-athlete of the week for his performance on the soccer and football fields. Chase will be playing soccer at the University of Michigan next year. Nick, a reigning State Champion in wrestling, verbally committed to Michigan State University. SPARTAN PRIDE!



2011 Academic Assembly

Sparta High School recognized Academic Letter and Pin recipients on September 22. The performance benchmarks that students must achieve to earn this honor are:

10th grade: 3.90 grade point average upon completion of 8 courses.
11th grade: 3.75 grade point average upon completion of 16 courses.
12th grade: 3.60 grade point average upon completion of 24 courses.

Thirty-three sophomores, fourth-eight juniors, and sixty-five seniors earned letters or pins. Well done Spartans!

Varsity Football Team highlighted on WZZM 13

Coach Zurek, senior Tony Hill, and the rest of the varsity football team were highlighted  on WZZM 13 news.  Please follow this link:  http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/179925/14/Unbeaten-Sparta-an-early-season-surprise .  Good luck to the Spartans as they travel to Belding on Friday night.

Congratulations to our 2011 Homecoming Court

The following students were nominated by our staff, and elected by their peers, to represent their graduation classes throughout our 2011 Homecoming festivities:

Class of 2015

Kyle May and Erica Humphreys

Class of 2014

Tom Cheslek and Mikala Cnossen

Class of 2013

Jeremy Lecuru, Donovan Vanpatten, and Colleen Klein

Class of 2012 King Candidates:

Chase Rau

James Rogers

Adam Ronning

Brandan Scherzer and

Tom Willett

Class of 2012 Queen Candidates:

Anna Grace Kitson

Mari May

Alissa Monterusso

Caitlin Rykse

and Kelsey Thome

Fifth Quarter

Sparta High School will host 5th Quarters on September 16 and October 7. 5th Quarters are held immediately following home football games until 11:00 p.m. 5th Quarters are intended to provide a safe and fun environment for high school students to socialize. Students are able to choose from the following activities: open gym, open weight room, access to technology, gaming systems, and movies. Generous donations from Bayes Water Treatment and Sparta Rotary provide our students with bottled water and pizza.  A special thanks to the Bayes, Rotary, and our Parent Volunteers.  Transportation is provided from the football field to the high school. Please pick up your student promptly at 11:00 p.m.

Important Dates: September and October

9/16  Fifth Quarter (9:00 pm - 11:00 pm at SHS)
9/22  Academic Assembly  (10:30 am - 11:00 am in the Gymnasium)
9/26  Non Attendance Day for Students
9/30  Parent/Principal Coffee 7:45 am
10/7  Fifth Quarter (9:00 pm - 11:00pm at SHS)
10/14 Homecoming   (for more information please visit http://shshomecoming.blogspot.com/ )
10/15 Homecoming Dance (8:00 pm - 11:00 pm at SHS)
10/17 Parent/Teacher Conferences 5:00 - 7:30 pm
10/19 Freshmen Social Studies MEAP Testing
10/21 Parent/Principal Coffee 7:45 am

Zach Leach, Senior, Recognized at Basketball Camp

Senior Zach Leach was recognized by the Grand Rapids Press, and mlive.com, for his involvement at the "Best of the Midwest" basketball camp in Grand Rapids last weekend.  For additional information, please follow this link:  http://www.mlive.com/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/09/college_hopefuls_showcase_bask.html

First Day of School

The first day of school was busy, and successful.  On top of normal first day responsibilities, we held class meetings with each graduating class to discuss guidance office support, behavioral expectations, and homecoming.  At the end of the day, we held a pep assembly to promote Spartan Pride and to recognize students involved in our Fall co-curricular programs. 

Parents, please become familiar our Student and Athletic Handbooks.

Sparta High School in the news.

What a scene at Spartan Stadium last night:  a last minute, comeback victory for the Spartans;  our students rushing the field; and WZZM on our sidelines.  Please follow the link: http://saxo.highschoolsports.net/article/20110902/HSSPORTS/309010007/Sparta-21-Middleville-TK-20&Avis=OC