As part of our School Improvement Process, Midland High School is conducting a Parent Survey.  We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey.  In order to complete the survey, please go to:  http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/2943662
Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous.  Your honest opinion is appreciated.

 Prom is tomorrow night (5/19) from 8 pm – midnight at the Great Hall of Valley Plaza!!!  Friday (5/18) is the last day you can get tickets at both lunches for $25.  Tickets are $30 at the door.  Prom theme is Club Millionaire.  “Mile High” from 102.5 WIOG is our DJ.  You get a swag bag at the door.  You get 1 free traditional Prom photo and there will be a free photo booth with a lot of props.  There are free snacks and drinks (ex. chocolate fountain). 

As prom quickly approaches, the committee is looking for student and parent volunteers to help create decorations, set up the hall, and work at the dance.  Below is a list of activities you could participate in.  Please let us know when you are able to help out and we will plan on your assistance. 

• Saturday, May 19 at 9:00AM: Put up decorations at the hall until finished.
• The DANCE: Volunteer for coat check, tickets, etc.  1^st Shift: 7:45-10:15; 2^nd Shift: 10:00-12:15
• Sunday, May 20 at TBD: Tear down decorations and return to storage.

 If you are available please email Brian Reinhardt at ReinhardtBP@mps.k12.mi.us.

Subject:  Commencement June 1, 2012

Members of the Class of 2012 Commencement Committee have worked throughout much of the school year planning this year’s graduation ceremony and senior slide show. These students are: Sarah Baker, Holly Cleckler, Kaylie Quimby,  Jason Regier, Matt Schulz, David Walter and Molly Zimmermann. Special thanks go out to these individuals.

The Commencement ceremony is traditionally a serious one intended to recognize the culmination of your academic achievements prior to going to college, into the world of work or into the military. The ceremony is for you, but it is also very important to your family and friends who will share in celebrating your success. All of us seek your cooperation in making Commencement a positive, memorable, dignified experience, one that each of us will look back on with Chemic Pride. The Class of 2012 will be the 137^th class to graduate from Midland High School, which makes you part of a very special tradition!

Details

Friday, May 18, 2012

The last day to complete e2020 courses for credit to be granted toward graduation. This is also the last day you may take final exams due to breaking the attendance policy, unless other arrangements have been made with your teacher.

Tuesday, May 22 2012

The last day for teachers to inform the Main Office if a senior will fail his/her class. If this is an issue for you, please be sure to communicate with your teacher(s) to be sure everything is taken care of. If in doubt of anything, please see your counselor.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Pick up your cap and gown, Commencement tickets (6 each unless you signed up for up to 4 extra), and honor medallion if you earned one (Suma Cum Laude = 4.50 GPA +, white ribbon; Magna Cum Laude = 4.20 – 4.49 GPA, blue ribbon; Cum Laude = 3.80 – 4.19 GPA, gold ribbon). We do NOT wear the white collar included in the girls’ gowns, so don’t worry about that. If you have books, uniforms or any other materials that have not been returned, these items will be held. IB stoles and NHS honor cords will be distributed through the advisors of these programs. The cap and gown and the corresponding honor medallions and IB/NHS recognitions are expected to be worn in the Commencement ceremony. No other adornments are permitted. See Mrs. Hutchinson if you do not have a cap and gown or if something is incorrect with your tickets or honor medallion. In addition, you Commencement tickets will be in your cap and gown package. The last day to sign up for extra tickets is Friday, May 18.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Last day of classes. This is a full day. Be sure everything is cleaned out of your locker and books/materials are returned to the appropriate staff member. If a family member needs handicapped seating, this is the last day to request this in the Athletic Office.

Friday, June 1, 2012

• 7:45 a.m.              Class photo taken by Schaffert Studio in the large gym. Please be on time and be                                                             appropriate for this photo in both dress and actions.
• 8:00 a.m.              Senior slide show in the auxiliary gym
• 8:20 a.m.              Senior breakfast outside on the tennis courts weather permitting. Held in the

cafeteria if it is raining.

• 9:00 a.m.              MANDATORY Commencement rehearsal in the large gym – shirt and shoes

required. This should last about one hour.

• 6:40 p.m.             Meet in the auxiliary gym to line up and prepare to walk to the large gym. Be

sure your tassel is hanging on the RIGHT side of your cap. Give yourself plenty of time to arrive, as parking is likely to be an issue. Parking will be available in the band rehearsal parking lot.              

                                                    Commencement Program Class of 2012 –June 1, 2012

• The band will play “Pomp and Circumstance” for the processional as you walk in line to your chair. When the processional is over and everyone is in place, gentlemen will remove their caps. EVERYONE remains standing while members of the Meistersingers sing the “Star Spangled Banner” Afterward, be seated and replace your caps with the tassels still hanging to the right.
• Speakers

Welcome  – Molly Zimmermann

Intro of Allie Ladwig, senior speaker  

Intro of Scott St. Louis

Intro of Keynote speaker, Mrs. Melissa Toner

Intro of Principal Greif –

Presentation of the Class of 2012 

• Receiving your diploma

Be sure to listen and stand as a row following a signal from the usher. You will then proceed to the stage and walk across to receive a diploma cover from a Midland Board of Education member. Members of the Commencement Committee will read your names. Please see one of them if you have a name (including your middle name) that they might need help pronouncing correctly. After receiving the cover, you will shake Mrs. Greif’s hand, hand her the small token from your class, and exit the stage. Stay standing until all members of your row have returned to their seats; you will receive a signal from the usher to be seated.

• Schaffert Studio will be taking each graduate’s photo as they exit the stage. They will be available for purchase by logging on to  www.SchaffertStudio.com. Click on the gallery named Midland High Graduation.

• Speakers continued

Closing and Tassel turn – Kaylie Quimby will ask you to stand.

• Recessional – The band will play immediately and the class will walk out to the auxiliary gym where you will pick up your actual diploma.

Tips for the weeks leading up to Commencement and the ceremony itself:

1. “It’s all right to be a little crazy, just don’t do anything stupid.” Do NOT take part in any acts of vandalism or disruption to the educational environment of any school. If necessary, this will be dealt with through the law, and you will not be able to walk in Commencement.
2. Anyone who arrives at Commencement rehearsal or the ceremony under the influence of or in possession of any drug or alcohol will NOT be permitted to participate in the ceremony.
3. Dress nicely and appropriately – flip flops and other casual shoes are discouraged.
4. Be on your best behavior during the ceremony – people are watching you J. Don’t embarrass yourself, your family or your classmates.
5. Throwing your cap is NOT part of the ceremony. It is distracting and can be dangerous.
6. Be respectful of everyone’s right to walk across the stage and be recognized.