Brianna Stechebar Meijer/WZZM Student Athlete of the week.

Sophomore Brianna Stechebar has been recognized as the Meijer/WZZM Student-Athlete of the week.  Brianna has consistently demonstrated tremendous efforts in the classroom and on the mat.  Way to go!  Please follow this link for more information.

 http://saxo.highschoolsports.net/article/20120314/HSSPORTS/303140001/Scholar-Athlete-Week-Brianna-Stechebar?GrandRapids&Avis=OC

History Making Basketball Seasons!

Congratulations to both our girls and boys basketball teams on their historic seasons.  The girls, coached by Matt McCallum, won the first district championship in school history and finished with a 14-9 record.  The boys, coached by Mike Cnossen won the first district championship in 32 years and finished with a 18-7 record.  

http://thedailynews.cc/2012/03/05/sparta-holds-off-tc-for-first-district-title/


http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-7832429120234565383/spartas-boys-basketball-teams-historic-season-continues-with-victory-over-big-rapids/

Senior Trip To Chicago

Sparta High School is excited to announce our inaugural Senior Class Trip to Chicago.   On April 12, 2012, Sparta High School seniors will be taking charter busses to Chicago to visit the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum.  For more information on the venues, please visit their respective websites: 

                Shedd Aquarium:  http://www.sheddaquarium.org/

                The Field Museum:  http://fieldmuseum.org/

Students will be placed in groups of ten and assigned an adult chaperone.  Students and chaperones will not separate throughout the entire trip.  Students will leave Sparta High School promptly at 6:30 a.m., and return at approximately 6:30 p.m.  Each student will be required to pay $20.00 and be responsible for his/her own lunch.

April 12, 2012 itinerary:

o   6:15 a.m.:  Meet at SHS,  check in with chaperones, load busses

o   6:30 a.m.:  Depart for Chicago

o   9:00 a.m.:  Arrive at the Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum.

o   Group 1:  Shedd Aquarium

o   Group 2:  Field  Museum

o   11:00 a.m.:  Lunch w/Chaperones at one of the numerous restaurants within walking distance (See insert)

o   12:00 p.m.: 

o   Group 1:   Field Museum

o   Group 2:   Shedd Museum

o   1:45 p.m.:  Groups organize and load busses.

o   2:00 p.m.:  Depart for Sparta

o   6:30 p.m.:  Arrive at SHS.

THIS TRIP IS A SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENT AND WILL BE TOBACCO, DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE.  ANY POSSESSION OR USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES WILL BE REFERRED TO THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

CONSENT FORM TO PARTICIPATE, FIELD TRIP EMERGENCY FORM AND MONEY ARE DUE TO MRS. BITELY BY MARCH 28, 2012.

Students:

·         Remember to be prepared for all weather. 

·         We will NOT be stopping for breakfast. You may bring food on the bus.

·         Bring snacks for the trip.  We will NOT be stopping for supper.

Spartan Pride!

1. On Friday night, the Girls Basketball Team won the first District Championship in school history.

2. Both the Wind Ensemble and the Concert Band earned 1 ratings at their district competition, and thus, qualified for State.

3. Senior Wrestlers Luke Klein and Nick Trimble earned All State honors at the Individual Wrestling State Championships.

Calendar Reminders

Please make note of the following calendar items:

Tuesday, March 6            Day one of the Michigan Merit Exam.  ONLY JUNIORS ATTEND.
Monday, March 19          Parent/Teacher Conferences  5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday, March 23             Parent Coffee   7:45 am
Wednesday, March 28    Last day of student attendance before Spring Break
Thursday, March 29        Teacher Inservice Day
Monday, April 9              School resumes