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Middle School 21st Century Skills: Creating Curriculum Driven Facilities

Huron Valley Schools has developed new middle school programming built on 21st century skills. This new curriculum will better prepare our students for high school and their future in a global society.   The next step is community outreach which includes developing a 32-member Middle School 21st Century Skills: Creating Curriculum Driven Facilities Committee. This group, working with a facilitator, will provide input to the Board based on these guiding questions: ·        How will the revised middle school programming plan impact building usage? ·        What is the minimum enrollment necessary to maintain teaming? ·        Does the District need four or three middle schools? ·        If three schools, what are the strengths and challenges for each building?   One parent from each elementary and two from each middle school will be selected through an application process to serve on the committee, along with District personnel and Board members. Parents interested in serving on the committee must submit an application to the principal of the building they wish to represent by September 8th. Each building principal and their PTO/PTA leadership will select their representatives from the pool of applicants by September 10th in order to begin the process this September.   Committee meetings will be held from September to January. The application includes a preliminary calendar of committee meetings so applicants can see the commitment needed to serve. This timeframe allows the Board time to consider possible implementation for the 2011-12 school year.   For an application click here or call 248-684-8244.   As we move through Middle School 21st Century Skills: Creating Curriculum Driven Facilities, we will keep you informed through updates on our website, Board meetings and two public forums. We look forward to working with our parents on this important initiative.   8/5/10 Board Presentation on Middle School 21st Century Skills: Creating Curriculum Driven Facilities Proposed Board Parameters

2010-11 School Calendar

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 7th. We also follow a county-wide calendar for holiday breaks. Those dates are December 20 - December 31, 2010 and April 4 - April 8, 2011. The remainder of the calendar is still under discussion with the teachers' union. The calendar will be shared as soon as it is completed. Bus route information will be sent to families the week of August 23rd. We are looking forward to welcoming you and your children back to school!

HVS MME Results Tops in Oakland County

In March the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) was administered to 11th grade students and to eligible 12th grade students based on Michigan high school standards. Huron Valley’s scores exceeded the state averages on all six areas. District MME scores exceeded Oakland County in all areas but one. In math, the District met the Oakland County average. HVS MME scores also increased in all areas but one, social studies, which remained at the 2009 level. However, the social studies scores for the county and state decreased from 2009. District MME scores in reading and science showed the greatest gains, increasing by six percentage points over last year’s District scores. For entire press release, click here

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Middle School Building Utilization

During the next school year, the District will be conducting a study of our middle schools to determine the facilities needed to support 21st century learning opportunities for our students in a cost effective manner. For an overview of the process, please click here (PPT). As the District moves through the process, we will be sharing additional information with our community.

Kurtz Year Round Council Hosts Farewell Celebration

A celebration of the Year Round program will be held at Kurtz Elementary on Wednesday, July 28th from 3:30 to 6:00 PM.   Hosted by the Year Round Parent Council, the event will honor the Year Round program and is free.  This is the final year for the program, which began in 1974 and was one of the longest running year round programs in the country.  The program was discontinued due to declining enrollment. Past Year Round staff, students and families are welcome to attend.  Activities include bouncers, carnival games with prizes, air brush tattoos, a magic show at 4:15pm, food and more. For more information, please click here.

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Teacher Receives Excellence in Teaching Award

Milford High School psychology teacher William James was awarded the American Psychological Association’s Excellence in Teaching Award.  James was one of two teachers selected nationally for this outstanding award.  Recipients of the award are recognized for their excellence in the classroom, teaching psychology to students, and going beyond the classroom to share their psychology knowledge and skills with other teachers at district, regional and national levels. To continue reading, please click here.

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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 & Heritage 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  August 2 - August 20, 2010 .  If you have questions, please call 248-676-8431. Schools of Choice applications are being accepted August 2 - August 20, 2010. Huron Valley Schools: Kindergarten through 9th Grade, excluding Country Oaks & Heritage Elementary. For additional information, 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, please click here or the 'Schools of Choice' quick link along the left side of the page.