Arts

HVS Weather Updates Lakeland High School Athletics All Lakeland Athletic Events will occur this afternoon/evening as scheduled. Milford High School Athletics Boys and Girls basketball games vs. Pinckney have been rescheduled for Thursday, February 11. No practices for basketball this afternoon.  Hockey will play Waterford Mott as scheduled, @ 6:00 pm, Hartland Sports. Budget Forum The Budget Forum set for 7:00pm tonight at Milford High School will proceed as planned.  The decision regarding school for tomorrow will be determined based on the weather and road conditions early tomorrow morning.  We will notify staff and families of any closure via our phone system, website, media and list serv.

District

Building Utilization Phase II

To maximize resources for teaching and learning and to reduce expenses, the Board is considering the closure of Baker Elementary and ending the Year Round choice program starting in the 2010-11 school year. In addition, a study of middle school building usage is proposed for next year. For more information, click here.

Lakeland Teacher receives Honor Roll Award

Lakeland High School teacher Isaac Perry received the prestigious Honor Roll Award at the Huron Valley Board of Education meeting February 4th. For more information, please click here.

Looking to the Future

Attend one of the Budget and Building Utilization Forums Learn about school funding and the financial challenges ahead by attending one of these Budget Forums: February 8, 2010 at Lakeland High School at 7PM February 9, 2010 at Milford High School at 7PM Also plan to attend the Building Utilization Forum; February 11, 2010 at Milford High School at 7PM

Open Enrollment & Schools of Choice Options for the 2010-11 School Year Huron Valley Schools offers residents the option of Open Enrollment into a school outside of their regular attendance area, with the exception of Country Oaks Elementary which does not have openings. Open enrolled students are placed based on the availability of seats and before Schools of Choice students. Open Enrollment applications are being accepted February 1 - June 4, 2010. For the application, please click here or the ‘Open Enrollment’ quick link along the left side of the page. If you have questions, please call 248-676-8431. Schools of Choice applications are being accepted February 1 - April 30, 2010. Huron Valley Schools: Kindergarten through 9th Grade, excluding Country Oaks Elementary. For additional information and application, please click here or the 'Schools of Choice' quick link along the left side of the page. IA-West: Grades 9 -10 for non-Oakland County residents only. For additional information and applications, please click here or the 'Schools of Choice' quick link along the left side of the page.

Board Members Sworn In

Board President Lisa Blackwell swears in Board Secretary Sean Carlson and Board Trustee Rebecca Walsh.

Jump Rope for Heart

On February 6, 2010, all ten of Huron Valley Schools' elementary schools will be participating in a Jump Rope for Heart event. This event raises funds for the American Heart Association and is also a great time for the kids and families. Please join us! For more details, see the attached invitation.

People

Academics

Athletics

HVS Athletics Information

As a "Triple A" District, Huron Valley Schools recognizes the value of academics, the arts and athletics in developing a well-rounded students. Our student athletes not only excel in sports, but in the classroom. This presentation provides a wealth of information on our athletic program, please click here to view.

Achievements in Arts, Academics, and Athletics

Academics All HVS MEAP scores exceeded state averages on all 28 tests for past five years.   2008 District scores exceeded or met Oakland County results in 27 out of 28 tests with third grade writing only one point below the county level. All 2009 MME District scores exceeded state results on all six assessments and exceeded or met county scores on all but one test and only by two points. The District had 311 Advanced Placement Scholars in the past four years. HVS has had 13 students recognized by the National Merit Program since 2005, including a National Merit Scholarship Winner, one of the highest awards given. The majority of our schools make AYP with an “A” grade and all secondary schools are fully accredited by the North Central Association (NCA). Our HOT Robotics Team is the 2009 State Champions and two time World Finalists.   The Oxbow Elementary 2008 Lego Team “Electric Divas” won first place at Regional and State competitions. The Muir Middle School FIRST Lego Team “Dark Matter” placed first in the 2007 World Competition. HVS DECA Teams place at state levels each year, and in 2009 had 17 State Finalists and 15 who qualified for the International Career Development Conference in California. Lakeland High School Future Problem Solvers Team is the 2009 State Champions and placed 8th at the World Finals. Arts Huron Valley Percussion Band were 2006 State Champions and continue to place in top 3 at state and regional levels, as well as placing in World Championships. HVS Alliance Winter Color Guard placed 2nd in the state in 2008. HVS students excel at the Scholastic Art Awards Competition in pottery, drawing and painting.  HVS Choir students compete and are chosen for the State and All State Honors Choirs, and the State Honors Band Festival. Athletics LHS and MHS Football Teams each hold District Championships. MHS Girls Ski Team is the 2008 Regional Champions for four consecutive years. LHS Girls Softball Team is 2009 Regional Champions for the 5th consecutive year. MHS Equestrian Team holds the 2006 State Championship and are the 2008 Reserve State Champions. HVS Snowboarding Teams have three consecutive years of State Championships.

Activities

Kurtz Silent Auction

Kurtz Elementary will be having a silent auction on March 5th at Baker's of Milford. For more information please click here.