2011 Homecoming Recap: King Rodgers and Queen May



Congratulations to our 2011 Homecoming King James Rodgers and Queen Marri May.   The class of 2012 won the coveted Red Apple!  Please follow these links for live Homecoming action: 







King James Rodgers and Queen Marri May holding the Red Apple!

 

Halloween Dance

Mrs. Wyman's program hosted a Halloween dance at Holy Family Church in Sparta on Saturday, October 22, 2011.  Over 150 students from around West Michigan participated in the widely successful event.  A special thanks to the 34 sponsers that helped make the event possible.

Sparta Spartans Playofff Bound!

The Sparta Spartan varsity football team defeated Cedar Springs 17-7 on Friday night.  The Spartans spoiled the Red Hawks Homecoming, and their playoff hopes.  The victory improves our record to 7 - 2.    We are competing in the MHSAA Division 4 playoffs.   Sparta hosts Whitehall on Friday, October 28, 2011.  Kickoff is at 7:00 pm at Spartan Stadium.  Good luck Spartans!

FOX 17 Teacher of the Week: Mr. Doug Kleyn!

Mr. Doug Kleyn was chosen as the teacher of the week by Fox 17 News in Grand Rapids, Michigan.   Congratulations Mr. Kleyn, and thank you for your excellent service to Sparta High School.  For the full news report, please follow this link:  http://www.fox17online.com/news/morningnews/schooloftheweek/

YWCA Tribute Scholarship Recipient: Kacie Gee




2011 YWCA TRIBUTE RECIPIENT

 

Senior, Kacie Gee,  received the prestigious Tribute scholarship from the YWCA.  Since 1977, the YWCA has awarded the Tribute scholarships to over 175 women representing a distinguished sorority of leaders.   Award winners are selected for their extraordinary efforts to strengthen their community through demonstrated leadership, community impact, vision, reflection of YWCA values, and significant points.   Kacie is planning on using the $2,000 to help pay for her college education.  Way to go Kacie!



Equestrian Team competes for State Championship

District and Regional Trophies

Our Equestrian team, led by Coach Julie Klein, will compete at the State competition on October 13 -October 16 at the Midland County Fair grounds.  Congratualtions on your outstanding performances and committment (team members will miss out on Homecoming festivities).

Homecoming 2011

Class of 2011

Sparta High School will be celebrating Homecoming during the week of October 10 -15.  Our Homecoming celebration is a point of pride for the district.  Driven by our Student Council, and its advisor Mrs. Stacey Rumsey, our Homecoming festivities combine class competition with service learning.   Parents are invited to join our festivities on Friday, October 14 for our Formal Assembly (7:30 am - 8:35 am), and again for our Mock Rock  (12:15 pm - 1:15 pm).  After the formal assembly, our guest are asked to leave the building.  Our doors will  re-open for parents at 12:15 pm.  For more information about our Homecoming, please visit: http://shshomecoming.blogspot.com/