Allegan Public Schools - “Striving for Excellence” www.alleganpublicschools.org

August 18, 2012

School Calendar2012-13

Sept 4 - FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTSSept 7 - STAFF ONLY (Professional Dev.)October 9, 10 - Parent/Teacher Conf. (HS)November 5, 7 - Parent/Teacher Conf. (MS/Elem)November 9 - STAFF ONLY (Prof. Dev.)November 21, 22, 23 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving)December 24 - Jan 4 (Christmas Break)January 7 - School ResumesJanuary 16,17 - Parent/Teacher Conf. (HS)January 21 - STAFF ONLY (Prof. Dev.)February 8, 11 -NO SCHOOL (Midwinter Break)March 4, 6 - Parent /Teacher Conf. (MS & Elem)March 8 - STAFF ONLY (Professional Dev.)March 29 - NO SCHOOL (Good Friday)April 1-5 - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)April 24, 25 - Parent/Teacher Conf. (HS)April 26 - STAFF ONLY (Professional Dev.)May 27 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)May 30 - AHS GraduationJune 5 - Last Day for Students

What is C.O.D.E. Orange?It is an event sponsored by the Educational Foundation of APS to generate school spirit and help support edu-cation in Allegan! It is a chance for the community to become involved in the effort, simply by purchasing a t-shirt for $10 which also serves as admittance into the home football game on September 14. Your donation will help support teacher mini-grants and student schol-arships. (Order form is available on the APS website or you can purchase yours at Tiger Fall Fest on August 19 at the stadium.) The Foundation hopes to make this an annual event. Come support our Tigers and be part of the “sea of orange” fi lling the stands!

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IMPORTANT – KEEP NEAR YOUR PHONE Allegan Public Schools

Telephone Numbers Administration Office ................................... 673-5431 Kevin Harness (superintendent) Bill Hammer (director of operations) Nancy McKown (curriculum and technology) George Mohr (state and federal programs) Allegan High School ................................... 673-7002 Jim Mallard, Ron Orr (principals) L.E. White Middle School ............................ 673-2241 James Antoine, Jaym Abraham (principals) Dawson Elementary ...................................... 673-6925 Joe James (principal) North Ward Elementary ................................ 673-6003 Harry Dalm (principal) Pine Trails Elementary .................................. 673-5379 Dave Kanine (principal) West Ward Elementary .................................. 673-7000 Harry Dalm (principal) Allegan Alternative High & Adult Ed ........... 673-5433 Brenda Nyhof (principal) Special Education .......................................... 673-5431 Dann Perono (director) Athletic Office ............................................... 673-7002 Gary Ellis (director) Recreation Department ................................. 673-7002 Trevor Horwath (rec.), Andrea Murphy (pool) Maintenance Department .............................. 673-2085 George Zeock (supervisor) Transportation Department .......................... 673-2203 Darrell Stoughton (supervisor) School Web page: www.alleganpublicschools.org

The “Our Schools News” is a publication of Allegan Public Schools. It is published at least four times annually and mailed to all residents of the Allegan area. If you know of someone who is not receiving this publication that would benefit from receiving it, please contact Joni VanNieuwenhuyzen editor, at 673-5431 or email: jonivan@alleganps.org

Allegan Public Schools 2012-13Board of EducationRegular Meeting Schedule

September 10, 2011 (7:00 p.m.)October 8, 2011 (7:00 p.m.)

November 12, 2011 (7:00 p.m.)December 10, 2011 (7:00 p.m.)January 14, 2012 (7:00 p.m.)February 11, 2012 (7:00 p.m.)March 11, 2012 (7:00 p.m.)April 8, 2012 (7:00 p.m.)May 13, 2012 (7:00 p.m.)June 10, 2012 (5:30 p.m.)

July 8, 2012 (5:30 p.m.) Organizational Meeting

-- All regular meetings scheduled for the 2nd Monday of each month.-- Regular meetings during school year are scheduled to begin at 7 pm.-- Regular meetings during the summer (June, July, August) begin at 5:30 p.m.-- All meetings to be held at the Allegan Public Schools’ Administra- tion Building, 550 Fifth Street, Allegan MI 49010.

Interested citizens are invited to attend meetings. There is an opportunity for public comments of a general nature at the beginning of every board meeting. Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations should contact the Superintendent at 673-5431, or at 550 Fifth Street, Allegan, MI 49010, ten days prior to the meeting.

SchoolOpen Houses:

Dawson Elementary (August 29, 6-7 p.m.)North Ward Elementary (August 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m.)

Pine Trails Elementary (August 29, 6-7 p.m.)West Ward Elementary (August 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.)*L.E.White Middle School (September 6, 7-8 p.m.)

Allegan High School (September 4, 6-7 p.m.)Alternative High School (September 18, 6-7 p.m.)

*Middle School parents will attend an opening meeting at 7:00 sharp in the cafeteria, and then will follow their child’s schedule.

Please bring schedule to Open House if you have it.

Front Row: Mark Davidhizar (president), Dale Wittkop (vice president), Mary Kasprsyk (treasurer), Grace Gant (secretary). Back Row: Troy Carns (trustee), Vicki Knuckles (trustee), Michael Fairbanks (trustee).

APS Board of Education

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“Harness”

. . . the POWER of EducationKevin HarnessSuperintendent(A message from the superintendent of schools)

Here We Go!It is hard to believe that another summer has slipped away and it is almost time for school to start. After more years in education than I care to mention, I have finally figured out the only period of time that flies by more quickly than each passing school year is the three months of summer…and we find ourselves already at the end of August and ready begin another school year filled with opportunity! So get ready to get on the bus, Gus – cause here we go!

New TechnologyIn last year’s welcome back to school edition of the Our Schools News I described the new technology updates for 2011-12. The up-dates a year ago included an updated website at alleganps.org, a new student information and grade book system called Powerschool, and the installation of a wireless network at every building in our district. These were all exciting and much needed upgrades in our technology tools for our district. But little did we know a year ago of the tremendous support the community would provide in the form of a bond approval that would give the district the opportunity to take a major step forward in technology for our students and staff. Our district Technology Committee, with representatives from every building, will be meeting before school starts to continue the planning process for implementation of our new technology tools. While all of us would love to start this school year with new and exciting electronic tools in place, the reality is that careful planning must occur to ensure that the technology purchases truly are tools for student success. In order to maximize this opportunity for our students’ success, much of the 2012-13 school year will be spent planning, and providing training for our staff. This year will certainly see some piloting or “trying out” of certain classroom technologies; district-wide implementation will not begin until the fall of 2013.

New StaffI am also excited to welcome several new staff members to Allegan Public Schools. We have several new teachers as well as two new administrative staff joining us. After having the opportunity to meet and talk with these educators I am confident each of them will provide a positive and effective learning experience for our students. Please join me in welcoming them to APS!

New PreschoolTiger’s Den is our new program for three and four year olds. Families interested in daycare and/or pre-school opportunities will be pleased to find out more about this convenient and affordable program. Please see the information on page 16 or call 673-5431 for more information.

New C.O.D.E. Orange EventAlso contained in this issue of the Our Schools News is information about the upcoming C.O.D.E. Orange (Community On Deck for Education) event sponsored by the Educational Foundation of the Allegan Public Schools. I don’t want anyone to miss it! Your $10 CODE Orange t-shirt will be your ticket into the September 14th home football game vs. Paw Paw. This is your opportunity to show your support for education in our community, and also to financially support the education taking place in our classrooms through teacher “mini-grants” as well as support our graduates with college scholarships. See the CODE Orange article on the front page for details of how you can purchase your t-shirt. Everyone will be a part of the home stand’s “sea of orange”! Be part of your Commu-nity On Deck for Education!

As you can see, there many new activities and opportunities for our students this year! So here we go – let’s make it a fun, exciting, and most importantly a successful year for our kids!

GO TIGERS!

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Our group of senior citizen “Lifelong Learners” meet on Wednesdays again this year, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. They meet at the school administration office, 550 Fifth Street. Several guest speakers, entertainment, and special trips have already been lined up! Feel free to join this fun group of “young at heart” citizens! If you are not currently on the mailing list for Lifelong Learners, and would like to be added, please contact Eleanor Nielsen at (269) 673-5431. Some dates to re-member:

September 10 - See you at the fair!September 19 - Welcome Back First Meeting

Flu Shots in October (date to be announced)

Lifelong Learners

Summer Buddies wrapped up another session of enrichment and learning opportunities, with their Rain Forest theme! The 8-week program is offered to students in grades K-6 and scholarships are available!

Healthy Kids Dental Your child’s dental health is important! Allegan has local dentists that offer services through the “Healthy Kids Dental” (Medicaid) program. Clean-ings, exams, and any necessary dental work can be performed -- usually at no charge to parents. If you have questions about this program, please contact one of the following local participating dentists:

Eric R Erickson, DDS (269) 673-8916David Buis, DDS (269) 673-4332

New Employees at APS:

Allegan students had the opportunity again this summer to par-ticipate in a Writers Camp, sponsored by GVSU. As part of the National Writing Project, teachers were asked to inspire cre-ative thinking in young writers, as they explore various writing styles and methods of self-expression. Bethany Burnett, 5th grade teacher from Dawson Elementary, was selected to teach one of the classes, along with Mary Shannon from Zeeland Schools.

Laker Writing Camp

Brooklynn Reed reads one of her stories to the group.

Summer Buddies 2012

Jaym Abraham(Middle School Asst. Principal)

Alexandra Sall(kindergarten teacher at PT)

Elizabeth Veldman (MS Social Worker)

Penelope Muenzer (Special Education

teacher at NW)

Lori Chandler (Art teacher at MS)

Rachel Immink (3rd grade teacher at WW)

Kelly Archer(5th grade

teacher at WW)

New Special Education Director - Dann Perono

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Students should be at their bus stop approximately 5 minutes before pick-up time.

Times listed below are APPROXIMATE. Adjustments to this schedule may be made at any time during the school year.

• IF YOUR ADDRESS IS NOT LISTED, please have your child wait at the nearest listed stop and have his/her address and phone number avail-able for the driver.

• Bus take-home routes and times may vary from the schedule below.• Bus passes will no longer be allowed. If your child needs transportation

other than to his/her own home stop on a regular basis (example: to the child’s sitter) please make arrangements with your child’s school for prior approval. Please do not contact the bus garage.

• Students are not allowed to bring the following on the bus: live animals or insects, glass containers or glass articles, balloons, toys, bats, balls, hockey sticks, skiis, skateboards, sleds, or other items that may cause injury to a student or damage a bus. It is the parents’ responsibility to transport these items to school. All carry-on items must be secured by the student in their lap or between their knees (no loose items allowed on the seat or aisle).

• For the safety of other students and the driver, please do not allow your student to have articles hanging from their book bag, backpack, or clothes which can get caught as they enter/exit the bus.

• Questions should be directed to Darrell Stoughton, Transportation Super-visor, at the Bus Garage 673-2203.

Elementary Shuttle Buses

Shuttle bus services will be provided for some elementary students, on a space-avail-able basis, using the following criteria:

1. Special needs students 2. MSRP preschool and Y-5’s students 3. Students moved to another school due to overcrowding. 4. Daycare issues and School of Choice requests.

Walkers that need to use the shuttle bus serviceshould be at their home school by 7:30 a.m.

Bus Routes:

BUS #2 (seal)Bayview Dr/Bayview Ct 6:504245 117th Ave 6:55 4283117th Ave 4295 117th Ave 117th Ave/Allen Rd 7:00 4347 117th Ave 44th St./Grant Dr 7:05 44th St./Moore Rd 44th St/Aspen Dr Monroe Rd./Shady Ln 4228 Monroe Rd 7:10 3590 Monroe Rd 7:153472 Monroe Rd116th Ave/Richards Dr 7:20

BUS #3 (bird)309 Fourth St 6:40 Kalamazoo St/Fifth St Division St/Marshall St 207 Bridge Rd Bridge Rd./Maple St 6:45 1205 Bridge Rd 1024 Bridge Rd 6:50 3251 110th Ave 3271 110th Ave 1015 33rd St 6:55 1141 33rd St 33rd St/Conley Dr Thomas St/Beechwood Dr 175 Jackson St

Bus #3 (Bird) - Cont.:209 Thomas St 7:05 231 Thomas StCherry St/Cedar St 7:10 M-40/Maple St608 Jenner Dr 1314 Ely St 7:153351 113th Ave 3371 113th Ave

BUS #4 (buck)116th Ave/29th St 6:40 2695 116th Ave 2624 116th Ave 2611 116th Ave116th Ave/Fawn Path 2584 116th Ave 6:452535 116th Ave 1566 21st St 6:50 1501 21st St 2024 112th Ave 6:55 1385 22nd St 7:00 2205 114th Ave2334 114th Ave 1423 24th St2529 114th Ave 7:05 2580 114th Ave 2707 114th Ave 7:10 213 Eastern Ave 7:15Grand St/Weeks St

BUS #5 (turtle) 3515 Monroe Rd 6:20 3859 Monroe Rd 6:251725 39th St 1737 39th St 39th St/Kiella Dr 6:301836 Tepee Trl 1826 Tomahawk Trl1833 E. Arrowhead Trl 6:35 3961 N. Arrowhead Trl 3971 N. Arrowhead Trl 3926 S. Arrowhead Trl 3913 Monroe Rd 6:40 3943 Monroe RdMonroe Rd/Tom Nolan Rd Monroe Rd/Wildwood Dr 6:454131 Monroe Rd1723 42nd St 4191 Nantucket Dr 4182 Nantucket Dr 6:50 4198 Gloucester 4265 118th Ave 6:55 39th St/Monroe Rd 7:05 Monroe Rd/Ryans Wood Dr 3606 Monroe Rd 1738 36th St 1648 36th St 7:10 3776 115th Ave 7:15 3561 115th Ave 7:20

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BUS #6 (LION)624 28th St 6:35780 106th Ave 2768 106th Ave 576 27th St 6:40 505 28th St 6:452542 106th Ave 6:50649 26th St 6:552570 108th Ave 7:002467 108th Ave2786 108TthAve108th Ave/Tompkins Dr 952 26th St1024 26th St 1046 26th St 1079 26th St 7:051117 26th StM-89/Martha Ct 7:10 M-89/Wells Rd M-89/Pine Rd1225 Lincoln Rd 1229 Lincoln Rd 7:15

BUS #9 (RABBIT) 2025 M-40 (sitter) 6:10 4360 128th Ave 2664 M-40 6:30 4179 126th Ave 4199 126th Ave 4257 126TH 6:35 4212 126th Ave 2386 M-40 6:40 2354 M-402250 M-40 3974 122nd Ave 6:45122nd Ave/Walking Horse Ln 3838 122nd Ave 2184 M-40 6:502114 M-40 3779 121st Ave 6:55 121st Ave./Appyway 2109 41st St 7:004042 Allegan Dam Rd 7:05 3876 Allegan Dam Rd 7:10 Allegan Dam Rd./Dam Dr3745 Allegan Dam Rd Allegan Dam Rd./37th St. 7:15 3608 Allegan Dam Rd1866 M-40 1848 M-40 1826 M-40M-40/River Ridge 7:20

BUS #10 ( DUCK)1636 24th St 6:501675 24thSt 118th Ave/Horseshoe Cove 6:552949 118th Ave 7:0030th St/Rose Dr856 N Main StN Main St/Summit Dr 7:05 769 N. Main StIda St/Jenny St 440 River St (North Ward) 7:10

BUS #11 (COW)Village East MHP 6:50 2778 111th Ave 111th Ave/27th St 6:552728 111th Ave 2663 111th Ave 7:001195 27th St 1104 27th St 7:051222 28th St 217 Herkimer St 7:15

BUS #12 (PANDA)1182 42nd St 6:201128 42nd St 1134 42nd St 1095 42nd St 1072 42nd St1019 42nd St 934 42nd St 4265 110th Ave 6:254276 110th Ave4304 110th Ave4334 110th Ave 4372 110th Ave4481 110th Ave 6:304543 110th Ave 950 46th St 6:35910 46th St 4819 109th Ave/Store 4841 109th Ave 6:404888 110th Ave4824 110th Ave 4737 110th Ave 6:454694 110th Ave4614 110th Ave 1126 46th St 6:50 4683 112th Ave 6:554760 112th Ave1270 44th St1264 44th St 7:004339 112th Ave4300 112th Ave4273 112th Ave 7:05112th Ave/Kimble Dr 1152 38th St 7:10 111th Ave/37th St1169 37th St3593 113th Ave 7:153579 113th Ave

BUS #14 (STARFISH)Dumont Creek Estates 6:20 2021 36th St 36th St./122nd Ave 2252 36th St 6:253631 Dumont Rd 3641 Dumont Rd 3944 124th Ave 3874 124th Ave 6:30 2375 Taft Rd 2355 Taft Rd 6:35 2343 Taft Rd 2259 38th St 6:402313 38th St 3955 126th Ave 3962 126th Ave 6:45

Bus #14 (Starfish) Cont: 2561 41st St4205 127th Ave 6:50 4291 128th Ave 6:55 4234 128th Ave 4204 128th Ave 7:00 2640 41st St 2545 38th St 7:05 3878 125th Ave 3921 125th Ave 2418 M-40 7:10 1998 M-40 7:15 1968 M-40 1934 M-40 M-40/W. Babylon Rd

BUS #15 (CAMEL) 113th Ave/Little John Lk Rd3493 113th Ave 6:253889 112th Ave 6:30112th Ave/39th St 3938 112th Ave 1285 40th St 4009 112th A ve 4123 112th Ave 4155 112th Ave 6:354181 112th Ave1301 42nd St1319 42nd St1246 42nd St1229 42nd St 6:40 1092 41st St 6:4541st St/111th Ave4005 110th Ave 3717 111th Ave 6:55 3731 111th Ave1076 38th St1084 38th St 7:00 1139 38th St 1110 37th St 7:05 3680 110th Ave 7:10 3661 110th Ave 3566 110th Ave 1323 34th St 7:15 34th St/Red Fox Ln 7:2034th St/Whispering Oaks 34th St/Smith Ln 1434 34th St 7:25

BUS #16 (PENGUIN) 2442 36th St 2493 36th St 6:25 2529 36th St 3540 126th Ave 6:30 3521 126th Ave3482 127th Ave 3672 126th Ave 3679 126th Ave 6:35 3735 128th Ave 6:403679 128th Ave3095 38th St 3620 128th Ave3364 127th Ave 6:50 3407 127th Ave 2688 35th St 2636 35th St 6:55

Bus #16 (Penguin) Cont: 3502 125th Ave 7:00 2213 36th St 7:053508 Babylon Rd 7:103492 Babylon Rd3448 Babylon Rd3423 Babylon Rd 7:15 3356 Delano St. 7:20 BUS #17 (CHICKEN) 37th St/109th Ave 6:203793 108th Ave 438 39th St420 39th St 6:25 3927 102nd Ave 210 40th St216 40th St 6:30 274 40th St 334 40th St 414 40th St 6:35 258 41st St4177 102nd Ave 6:40280 42nd St4239 103rd Ave 322 42nd St 6:45401 42nd St 105th Ave/Oak Dr 4293 105th Ave 6:504344 105th Ave4376 105th Ave4384 105th Ave4306 104th Ave 6:55 4008 104th Ave 7:00480 40th St3972 104th Ave 7:053968 104th Ave 7:10 755 38th St 765 38th St 7:15 BUS #18 (BEAR) 3342 122nd Ave 6:253340 122nd Ave 33rd St./Youth Home 33rd St/Dumont Lk Rd Allegan County Service Ctr 6:35 30th St/126th Ave 6:40 3043 127th Ave 2596 30th St 6:452552 30th St3053 125th Ave 6:50 3104 125th Ave3241 125th Ave 6:55 3271 125th Ave3283 125th Ave125th Ave./Spec Lake MHP 3349 125th Ave125th Ave/Beech Ct125th Ave/Thompson Dr 7:00 3460 125th Ave3296 125th Ave 2379 Dumont Lk Rd 7:05 2361 Dumont Lk Rd. 34th St/121st Ave 2057 34th St. 7:15 1955 34th St. 34th St./Woodland Tr.1503 34th St 7:20

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BUS #20 (GIRAFFE) Pritchard Est. Apts 7:05 Highpoint Apts 658 Hooker Rd 7:10Herkimer St/Administ 7:15

BUS #21 (EAGLE)1207 29th St 6:30 1258 Lincoln Rd 1246 Lincoln Rd1168 Lincoln Rd Lincoln Rd/Dble Eagel Est 6:352105 110th St 1146 22th St 6:401151 22nd St 2535 111th Ave 7:00 M89/111th Ave 2632 Dutch Acres 7:05 1173 Dutch Acres1184 Dutch Acres 1208 26th St 26th St/Minor Ln 2634 113th Ave 7:102670 113th Ave 2716 113th Ave 7:15 2750 113th Ave 2753113th Ave 2789 113th Ave/Gordan Dr 2795 113th Ave2886 113th Ave 113th Ave/Jennings Ct 7:20

BUS #22 (HORSE)M-40/Springhill Dr 836 M-40 6:20682 M-40 382 M-40 Baseline MHP 6:25 3209 Baseline Rd 6:303469 Baseline Rd 6:40 3521 Baseline Rd 3555 Baseline Rd 3589 Baseline Rd 6:45 3721 South Dk Lk Dr102nd Ave/Sunset Cove 102nd Ave./Duck Lake 6:50 3645 102nd Ave 6:55 3537 102nd Ave 3461 102nd Ave 3360 102nd Ave 32nd St/Busfield Dr 7:05 682 32nd St3275 108th Ave 3320 108th Ave 7:10 850 37th Ave 7:15934 37th St953 37th St 7:20

BUS #23 (DOG)34th St/Tannery Creek Dr 6:303581 109th Ave 6:353588 109th Ave 3644 109th Ave 3578 108th Ave 6:403538 108th Ave790 34th St 3546 107th Ave 6:45 690 36th St658 36th St 559 36th St 6:503795 105th Ave 512 38th St 449 38th St 6:5538th St/104th Ave 104th Ave/36th St 7:00 3452 104th St 3422 104th Ave 486 34th St586 34th St 7:05 746 34th St831 34th St 7:101061 34th St 7:15

BUS #25 (FISH) N Main St/Race St 7:00121 Briggs St Briggs St/ Charles St 221 Lowe St 621 Airway Dr 7:05 Oak Meadows Apts 621 Grand St 124 Eastern Ave234 Eastern Ave500 Streeter St 7:10Bridgeport Apts 7:15

BUS #26 (WHALE) 34th St/Autumn Trl 6:451825 34th St Babylon Rd./33rd St 6:50 3271 Babylon Rd 3256 Babylon Rd 1771 Meadowlark Ln 3289 Signal Point Dr1726 Signal Point Dr 6:55 3268 Bluebird Ln Riverbend Dr./Bluebird Ln 3261 Fairhaven Dr 7:00 3151 Babylon Rd 736 River St 7:05River St/Hickory StRiver St/Grandview Dr3065 Dumont Rd3111 Dumont Rd3210 120th Ave 7:10 3252 118th Ave Babylon Rd/Penn Crossing 3347 Babylon Rd Babylon Rd./Alexa Ln 7:15

BUS #30 (CAT)3016 110th Ave 6:25847 Williams Rd838 Williams Rd2902 108th Ave 2933 108th Ave 6:302854 104th Ave 104th Ave/28th St 6:3528th St/101st Ave 2942 101st Ave 6:40 72 30th St50 30th St 6:453022 Russon Rd. 3098 102nd Ave 102nd Ave./Donald Dr 6:55 3279 102nd Ave 3241 104th Ave 7:00 3237 104th Ave 104th Ave/Minkler Lk Dr3022 104th Ave2990 108th Ave 7:053030 108th Ave3042 108th Ave 3048 108th Ave108th Ave/Melodee Pk Dr 7:10M-40/109th AveM-40/Valley Vista Dr 7:15 1143 M-40 M-40/Huber St1203 M-401297 M-40 M-40/Orchard Lane 7:20

BUS #31 (FROG)26th St/Koteras Dr 6:35 2671 120th Ave 2744 120th Ave121st Ave/Forrest Dr 6:40 2123 26th St25th St/Bayview Ct 2219 30th St 6:45 Wetmore Dr 2311 30th St 30th St/Meade Rd 6:50 2986 125th Ave 6:55 2293 28th St 7:002937 122nd Ave2961 122nd Ave2977 122nd Ave 2142 30th St 2112 30th St 7:05 2030 30th St 1881 30th St 7:101838 30th St3065 118th Ave3078 118th Ave3094 118th Ave River St/Wolcott St 7:15

BUS #32 (BUTTERFLY)804 44th Ave 6:154431 108th Ave 4445 108th Ave 802 46th St 860 48th St 6:20 804 48th St 4778 108th Ave 4795 108th Ave 6:25 730 48th St 4790 107th Ave 4695 107th Ave 4784 106th Ave 6:30536 48th St4721 106th Ave 4503 106th Ave 6:40 500 46th St 6:45275 44th St 393 44th St 6:50482 44th St 44th St./Swan Lake MHP 648 44th St 795 44th St 6:55 4342 108th Ave 669 42nd St 7:004129 106th Ave 660 40th St 7:05 108th Ave//Watts Rd 967 39th St 7:10 1014 37th St 7:15

Bus stops and times are approximate. Adjust-ments may be made at

any time during the school year.

For questions about transportation, contact

the bus garage(269) 673-2203

Sub Bus Drivers Needed

If you are looking for part-time employment that provides free training, summers off, and an oppor-tunity to work with kids, you might consider being a sub bus driver! Please contact Darrell Stoughton at the bus garage for more information.

(269) 673-2203

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AlleganTiger Athletics

Student Health InsuranceLow cost student health insurance is available for families who are interested. Check your child’s “back to school” packet for an informational envelope from First Agency to find out more. Plans are available for school day only, or for full 24-hour cov-erage.

Middle School Volleyball TryoutsAugust 28, 29, and 30

(7th grade 3:00-4:30 & 8th grade 4:30-6:00)

There is so much ahead for all of us in the 2012-13 season. Ath-letes and coaches are excited and working hard to prepare for their opening contests. Competition in the expanded Wolverine Con-ference gets under way this year with lots of new things in store. Allegan is part of the East Division (Comstock, Otsego, Paw Paw, Plainwell and Vicksburg), where most of our league play will oc-cur. There will be some cross-over scheduling with members of the West (Berrien Springs, Coloma, Dowagiac, Edwardsburg, South Haven and Three Rivers). In addition, our swim team continues to compete in the Southwest and Central Michigan Swim League. Take in a few new contests this year – you won’t regret it.

ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

Like many of you, we have been frustrated with the on-line schedul-ing program that once served us very well. The site is still up and running and the schedules are still accessible. We are working on trying to make things more user-friendly so that you can continue to get the most up-to-date schedules for all of our teams. Sched-ules can be found at www.highschoolsports.net You can set which teams you want to follow so that they are more readily available to you.1) In the box marked “Find Your Team!” enter “Allegan”. 2) Select “Allegan Public Schools”. 3) Select the team of your choice. (NOTE: We do not use multiple team names, i.e. Freshman/JV Football. Instead use the specific team – Freshman Football).4) Select “Schedules & Scores5) Scroll down and select “Season”

The MHSAA has been working with ArbiterSports to develop an improved scheduling program that “should” be much, much better. This will be rolled out during the course of this year. The basic scheduling aspect should be available this fall. Watch for details. The website is www.mhsaa.com

Pocket schedules are available at the athletic office at the high school, as well as at athletic events and other school buildings. Stop in and pick one up.

ATHLETIC PASSES

Athletic Passes are now on sale at the athletic office. Take in more of the excitement of high school and middle school sporting events and SAVE! The Wolverine Conference has set individual admis-sions to high school events at $5.00; buy a pass and pay as little as $2.40 for each contest. 10-Event Pass…………….$25.00 25-Event Pass…………….$60.00

Passes are also available at the gate. Join us in the fun of school athletics.

It’s a GRRRRRRRREAT time to be a tiger!

FRIDAY NIGHT – FOOTBALL – TAILGATES – FUN

It all goes together. You’ll want to join us before each home game and get the night off right. Bring the whole family and join us for a tailgate supper before the game. Listed below is the team spon-soring the tailgate for that night:

8/23 vs. Berrien Springs (Boys Basketball)9/7 vs. Three Rivers (Boys Golf)9/14 vs. Paw Paw (Cheer ) CODE ORANGE NIGHT!!10/5 vs. Comstock (Girls Golf ) HOMECOMING10/12 vs. Vicksburg (Girls Basketball) PARENTS’ NIGHT

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Want to be more involved in the athletic program? Want some of the “best seats in the house”? Want to do something to help make the athletic events go? There are plenty of volunteer opportuni-ties available at the high school and middle school athletic events: scorekeepers, ticket takers, announcers, concession workers, raffle ticket sellers, cross country run workers, Booster Club committees and much, much more. Contact the Athletic Department for more information or to volunteer for one contest or many. No experience required – we’ll get you ready.

DATES THAT RATE

August 14 – Athletic Passes go on saleAugust 15 – Fall Sports Parent Meetings (7 pm in the HS gym)August 19 – Fall Tiger FestAugust 16 – Opening home contest for the 2012-13 season Boys Tennis – Allegan Early Bird Tournament (9:00am)August 20 – Booster Club meeting (7pm in the Tiger Den)August 27 – MS Cross Country and Volleyball practices beginSeptember 14 – Code Orange Game – Do you have your T-shirt yet? Should be a fun nightOctober 1-5 – Homecoming Week

TIGER FALL FEST - Sunday, Aug. 19 (2-4 pm)

Join us for the 2nd annual Fall Tiger Fest. Meet the teams, games & contests, free food, prizes,

player autographs! And you can purchase your CODE Orange t-shirts here!

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Allegan Band “Notes”

Join the 2012-13Allegan All-Sports Boosters

Meetings are held:August 20

(then the first Monday of every month, starting October 1, excluding April)

7:00 p.m. at Allegan High School (Tiger’s Den)

All-Sports Booster Membership Info:

Name ____________________________ Phone_______________

Address _______________________________________________

Please check one: *Single Membership ($10) ______ *Family Membership ($15)______

*Contact the Athletic Dept. for information about 2-yr, 4-yr, and Lifetime Memberships!

Make checks payable Allegan All Sports Boosters (and mail to): c/o Allegan High School 1560 M-40 North Allegan, MI 49010

Please check this box if interested in working events:

Support Allegan Athletics

Band Camp 2012 - “Secret Agent”This year’s marching show theme for the AHS band is “Secret Agent” and features themes from some famous spy movies and TV shows. Come on out to a football game or one of their com-petitions and check it out! A big thank-you to the Band Boosters and many volunteers who helped with band camp again this year.

Fall Band Dates:

Sept. 13Fair paradeSept 14 CODE ORANGE(football game)Oct. 13Cedar Springs competitionOct. 20 Jenison competitionOct. 27 Rockford competitionNov. 3MCBA State Finals at Ford Field-Detroit

Band BoostersIf you have a child in any of our bands, you are already a member! Please get involved with Band Boosters - it is very rewarding for you and your student.

Meetings - Band Boosters meet the 3rd Monday of each month, beginning with September 17 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria or band room.

Fair Booth - Our main fundraiser is the band food booth at the Allegan County Fair. If you would like to volunteer to work a shift, please contact us at alleganbandboosters@yahoo.com. We appre-ciate your help!

Middle School Band - It’s not too late to sign up!If you are going into 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and are interested in sign-ing up for band, just call the middle school and mention this to your counselor! Band instruments are available on a trial basis!If your student isn’t sure what instrument he/she would like to learn to play, Meyer Music can help. They will fit your child to an appropri-ate instrument and they offer “rental” programs for instruments that start at just $25. Please contact Meyer Music at (888) 792-0123. Also, the school has some instruments available. Contact Ms. Mack or Mr. Weber for more information.

Band Camp students made it through one of the hottest

band camps ever!

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Allegan Public Schools’Emergency Management PlansAllegan Public Schools has developed policies and procedures to ensure the safety of students during emergency situations. In the event of an emergency, all school employees’ first priority is to protect students from harm. Below is a brief outline of the some of the District’s Emergency Management plans.

SEVERE WEATHERBuilding administrators will be notified in the event of potential se-vere weather and appropriate precautions will be taken. Allegan Public Schools will remain in session during a tornado watch or warning. If a tornado warning is in effect for the immediate area at the regular school closing time, school will not be dismissed until the warning is lifted. The superintendent or his designee is authorized to dismiss school or retain students in school under such circumstances.

Extra-curricular activities may be canceled or postponed in the event of a tornado watch or warning. If the event is in progress, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure the safety of the students.

“Snow Day Cancellations” or delays due to other inclement weather will be announced on most major local television and radio stations. School officials will make every effort to have the decision to close or delay the start of school by 6:00 a.m. In order to keep the phone lines open for emergency purposes, parents and students are asked not to call the school or bus garage to find out if school is in session. Please tune in to the following stations or check the district web site:

Television Radio WWMT (TV 3) WKZO (AM 590) WOOD (TV 8) WQXC (FM 100.9) WOTV (TV 41) WQLR (FM 106.5)Other stations are also notified through the GRAIL (Grand Rapids Area Information System).

If you wish, you can also receive “instant alerts” via text or email from wwwmt.com or woodtv.com by visiting those web sites and signing up!

THREATS TO BUILDINGS and/or FIRESIn the event of a bomb threat or any other threat to a school building, precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of the building occu-pants. Based on the assessment of the situation by the administrator, students may be evacuated to a nearby site, and/or the school may be cancelled. In the event of a fire, all students will be evacuated from the building, and school may be closed, depending on the situation. This evacuation will be practiced regularly throughout the school year so students are aware of the best evacuation route from any location within the building.

CHEMICAL OR GAS LEAKSNatural gas leaks occur because of damage to an outside gas line which may be near the building. Chemical leaks occur when a vehicle transporting chemicals is involved in an accident, causing a release of liquid or vapor chemicals. Generally, students will be evacuated from the building in the event of a gas or chemical leak. The building administrator will follow the instructions of emergency officials in charge of the evacuation. In some situations, it may be safer to leave students in the school with all doors and windows closed and all ventilation systems closed down.

STUDENT DISMISSALAs with any emergency situation, parents should be alert for special bulletins on local television and radio stations and have an alternate plan in place if they are working and school is closed during the day.

Parents need to be aware that they have the ultimate au-thority concerning the safety of their own children. School officials will honor parent requests to pick up their students from school, or keep their students at home, if they feel that conditions are too dangerous to be at school.

Asbestos Advisory The Allegan Public School District complies with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and conducts rou-tine inspections of all remaining asbestos-containing materials in district facilities. The most recent inspection in the summer of 2011 found all asbestos materials to be in good condition and present no danger to students, staff, or visitors. If and when any changes occur, employees and parents will be promptly notified. Any district parent, guardian, or care provider who wishes to review the district’s Management Plan to find out more information regarding asbestos may do so by contacting George Zeock, supervisor of maintenance and grounds, at 673-2085 or calling Kevin Harness, Superintendent at 673-5431.

No Smoking or Tobacco on school groundsThe Allegan Public Schools has adopted a tobacco-free policy. This policy is in keeping with the state legislature’s Tobacco Free Schools Act (PA 140) of 1993. Our policy states:

--- Tobacco use is banned from all public school buildings at all times. (This includes athletic and school-sponsored activities.---- All school property, including vehicles and parking areas, is covered by this law.

This law is enforced by local police agencies. Violations will con-stitute a misdemeanor and can result in a fine up to $50.

Safe and Drug Free SchoolsAllegan Public Schools recognizes and abides by the standards of the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug Free Workplace Act. These standards prohibit the unlawful manufacture, possession, use, sale, distribution, or concealment of illegal drugs and alcohol in school programs, school vehicles, school premises, and at school sponsored activities on and off school property. Drugs include all controlled substances as defined by law, as well as “look-alike” drugs, steroids, and alcohol. These standards apply to all Allegan Public Schools’ students and staff. The use/abuse of drugs and alcohol poses serious health and safety risks to students. We urge students, parents and guardians to work hand-in-hand with the district to ensure that these important standards are upheld.

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Student Educational RecordsUnder the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FER-PA), student records are treated as confidential and shall be considered to be for local school use only. Records shall be disclosed only to persons with a legitimate educational interest. Parents (or students who have reached the age of 18) have the right to inspect their child’s school records, and shall be afforded the opportunity to challenge the content of said records if deemed necessary. In situations where the parents of a student are divorced or separated, each parent (custodial and/ or non-custodial) has equal rights to their student’s records unless a court order specifies otherwise.

Directory Information

Personally identifiable information about current students of the Allegan Public School District will not be released without the consent of the student’s parent, or the student (if the stu-dent is 18 years or older), unless the information is “directory information” or the law permits disclosure without consent.

“Directory information” means information contained in an educational record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if dis-closed. It includes, but is not limited to: name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, grade, participation in school activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, honors and awards received, student photograph, and the most recent educa-tional institution attended.

Directory information may be disclosed without further notice or consent, unless the parent or eligible student notifies the superintendent at the Allegan Public Schools Administra-tion Building. A parent or eligible student has the right to refuse the designation of all or part of a student’s personally identifiable information as directory information, except that directory information may be disclosed to governmental, military, or other educational institutions as permitted by law. In accordance with amendments to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in August, 2002, Allegan Public Schools reserves the right to exempt from disclosure directory information requested for the purpose of surveys, marketing, or solicitation, unless it is determined that the use is consistent with the educational mission of the school district.

Directory Information in the Media

The Allegan Public Schools will publish articles, photographs, and lists regarding the accomplishments of its students peri-odically in publications including, but not limited to: the Our Schools bi-monthly District newsletter, monthly school building newsletters, the District web page at www.alleganpublicschools.org, and various news media including the Allegan County News. If a parent or eligible student does not want his/her name or photograph published in any of these media, they should contact the superintendent at 673-5431.

Dangerous Weapons and Assault PoliciesStudents bringing guns or other dangerous weapons to school and students who physically assault a school employee will be expelled according to the policy of the Allegan Public Schools.

The dangerous weapons policy states that “students in possession of a dangerous weapon or firearm on school grounds or students who commit arson or rape on District grounds, in District buildings, or at District or school-sponsored events shall be expelled from school and referred to the criminal justice delinquency system and the appropriate County Department of Social Services or community health agency.”

Students in kindergarten through 5th grades will be expelled for at least 90 school days, while students in 6th through 12th grades will be expelled for at least 180 school days. Students must apply and be approved for reinstatement if they wish to re-enroll at the end of the expulsion period. This policy is in keeping with the state and federal regulations.

Student Handbooks

All Allegan Public School buildings publish student handbooks that pertain to each building. Students are provided with a handbook at the beginning of the school year. These handbooks provide specific information about student expectations, scheduling of classes, student discipline, and a variety of other important topics. Also, each child may receive a copy of the District’s Code of Behavior and Discipline (policy #8100) in booklet form. Athletes will receive a copy of the District’s athletic code. Please read your child’s handbook and make sure your child is familiar with its contents. If you have any questions about any of the rules or expectations, please contact your child’s school. High school and middle school handbooks are also availble to view on our district’s website.

Annual Education ReportEach school district in Michigan is required to publish an Annual Educational Report for the previous school year. This report contains detailed data on the following:

State administered student assessment results • (MEAP and Michigan Merit Exam)Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results• Teacher qualification information• National test results• and more!•

To access the Report for Allegan Public Schools, please check our district website, www.alleganps.org, click on “In-formation” then on “Annual Report”. You can also access this information, as well as similar information comparing all school districts throughout Michigan, by visiting the state’s website www.mischooldata.org.

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ALLEGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Statement of Nondiscrimination:No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, political belief, disability or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefi ts of, or be subject to discrimination while involved in any education program or activity or through employment with Allegan Public Schools.The superintendent of schools shall coordinate compliance efforts and investigate all complaints of alleged discrimination,including but not limited to: violations of Title IX (gender equity), Title VI (race, color, or national origin discrimination),Title II (disability), Section 504 (handicap), the Age Discrimina-tion Act, and the Elliot-Larsen Act (religion, height, weight, ormarital status). The superintendent can be reached at theAdministration Offi ce, 550 Fifth Street, Allegan, MI 49010 (616) 673-5431. The following procedures shall be implemented for any complaint or grievance related to civil rights:

Grievance Procedure:

Students shall fi le their grievance with the building principal.Employees shall fi le their grievance with the immediate super-visor. 1. The principal or the supervisor shall announce his decision

within two work days in the case of an employee.

2. Within fi ve school days or work days, as appropriate, the principal’s decision or supervisor’s decision may be appealed to the superintendent. The superintendent shall af-fi rm or modify the decision within three days from hearing the appeal.

3. The superintendent’s decision may be appealed to the Board of Education within fi ve school days or work days of such decision.

4. The Board of Education shall schedule a hearing within ten days after receiving the appeal and shall notify the student or employee that said hearing shall be conducted under the fol-lowing rules and procedures:

A. Written notice shall be given of the date, time, and place of the hearing;

B. The student or employee may be represented by an at-torney or other advisor of their choosing;

C. Witnesses may be presented at the hearing and may be questioned by the board and its representatives and by the student or employee and his representatives;

D. The hearing is not a court proceeding and court rules of evidence shall not be enforced at said hearing;

E. There may be present at the hearing the principal or the supervisor, the Board of Education’s attorney, and such resource persons as the president of the Board deems essential to the proper adjudication of the case;

F. The Board of Education shall render a written opinion of its determination within fi ve days from the date of the hearing. Such written opinion shall be forwarded to all parties concerned.

Section 504 protects children from discriminationSection 504 is an Act that prohibits discrimination against persons with a handicap in any program receiving Federal fi nancial assistance, such as public schools. The Act defi nes a person with a handicap as anyone who:

1. has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities (major life activities include activities such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working);2. has a record of such an impairment; or3. is regarded as having such an impairment.

In order to fulfi ll its obligation under Section 504, the Allegan Public School District recognizes a responsibility to avoid discrimination in poli-cies and practices regarding its personnel and students. No discrimination against any person with a handicap will knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and practices in the school system. The School District has specifi c responsibilities under the Act, which includes the responsibility to identify, evaluate, and if the child is determined to be eligible under Section 504, to afford access to appropriate educational services. If the parent or guardian disagrees with the determination made by the profes-sional staff of the School District, he/she has a right to a hearing with an impartial hearing offi cer.

ATTENTION – STUDENTS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY:The Allegan Public School District is required to identify students with limited English profi ciency. Special assistance will be provided for students with needs in this area. In some instances, an interpreter will be provided to assist the student with communication. If any student of Allegan Public Schools feels they could benefi t from services related to limited English profi ciency, they should contact the Superintendent, at 550 Fifth Street, Allegan MI 49010 (phone 269/673-5431).ATENCIÓN – A LOS ESTUDIANTES CON CA-PACIDADES LIMITADAS EN INGLÉS:El distrito escolar público de Allegan está requerido identifi car a los estudi-antes con capacidades limitadas en inglés. Ayuda especial será provista para los estudiantes con necesidades en este área. En algunas circunstancias se les proveerá un intérprete a los estudiantes para ayudar con la comunicación. Si cualquier estudiante de las Escuelas Públicas de Allegan cree que podría sacar provecho de servicios tocante a capacidades limitadas en inglés, debe ponerse en contacto con el Superintendiente, 550 Fifth Street, Allegan MI 49010 (teléfono: 269-673-5431).

Homeless StudentsChildren who meet the Federal defi nition of “homeless” will be provided a free and appropriate public education in the same manner as all other students who live in the District and will not be stigmatized or segregated on the basis of their status as home-less. No board policy or school practice will be applied that will inhibit the enrollment, attendance or school success of homeless children. The superintendent has appointed George Mohr, Direc-tor of State & Federal Programs, as the school district Homeless Liaison. If you have a question about any school services to home-less students and families, you may contact him at (269)673-5431.

Legal Reference: McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

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Allegan Recreation & Aquatic Center 2012 Fall Programs

Trevor Hortwath - Rec. Director (ext 5506)Andrea Murphy - Aquatic Director (ext 5507)Pool Information: 673-7002 ext. 5504 or 5541

email: ard@alleganps.orgwww.alleganps.org/rec

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Allegan Alternative High School – “Where Students Soar” Allegan Public Schools offers an Alternative Education program to help students earn a high school diploma. The daytime Alterna-

tive High School program is for students in grades 9-12. Classes meet Monday – Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 2:38 p.m. at the South Ward/Administration building on Fifth Street. This program is committed to meeting the needs of the students by

teaching to their different learning styles and providing extra time and support in class so students will be successful. Technology is integrated into every class. The emphasis is on preparing students with the necessary academic,

social and employability skills to be successful in post secondary education or to enter the work world. Non-traditional class schedules are available. These schedules include vocational classes and on-line classes. Call to

hear about all of the possibilities. For information about our Alternative High School programs, call Brenda Nyhof at (269) 673-5433.

ADULT EDUCATION CLASS TIMES:

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (12:30-8:00 p.m.)

PESTICIDE ADVISORY TO PARENTSAllegan Public Schools has adopted an Integrated Pest Management program. Inherent with this are the district’s efforts to reduce pesticide use as much as possible. While it may occasionally be necessary to apply a pesticide, these will only be used as a last resort. This program does not rely on routine pesticide applications to resolve problems. We use various techniques such as habitat alteration, sanitation, mechanical means, exclusion, etc., to prevent pests from becoming a problem.

Parents have the right to be informed prior to any pesticide application that might be needed at your children’s school. The district will provide advanced notifi cation at least 48 hours before any pesticide application (this notifi cation will be in the form of a posting at the entrance of the school and in a common area located by the school’s main offi ce). Parents are also entitled to receive this notifi cation by mail, at least three days prior to any application. If you would like this type of notifi cation, please call the Maintenance Department at (269) 673-2085 and tell the secretary your name, mailing address, and what school your child attends.

In an emergency (for example, bees nest), pesticides may be applied without prior notice, but you will be provided notice follow-ing any such application.

At any time, if you have questions or concerns about pesticide use at your child’s school, or if you wish to review our IPM plan or application records, please contact the Director of Operations, Mr. Bill Hammer, at 673-5431, ext. 3003.

Online Classes

~ Any time ~ Anywhere

For Credit Recovery and High School DiplomaCall (269) 673-5433

Allegan Adult Education is enrolling now!Classes are open to anyone 17 years old and older.

•High School Diploma •GED Certifi cate •Career & College Readiness

FREE CLASSES (regular and on-line) & GED TESTING

Enroll: September 4 - October 1 Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays (1-3 pm and 6-8 pm).

Enrollment will take about 2 hours. Bring picture ID.

Allegan Alternative High School - 550 Fifth Street, Allegan, MI 49010

Questions? Call (269) 673-5433 Sue Chappell (schappell@alleganps.org) or Brenda Nyhof bnyhof@alleganps.org

Check with your High School coun-selor or call (269) 673-5433 to re-ceive information on Credit Recov-ery. If you have failed fi ve classes in high school, you are not on track to graduate with your class. You need Credit Recovery NOW!

Host Parents Needed:If you are looking for a fun, cultural experience for your family, please consid-er being a host parent for a high school foreign exchange student. Students are from all over the world (including Asia, South America, Europe, and more!). They all speak English and have their own health insurance and their own spending money. Please contact Colleen Fortney, with International Student Exchange, at (269) 650-5333.

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Free and Reduced Price Lunch and BreakfastThe Michigan Department of Education has announced the household income guidelines established by the U. S. Department of Agri-culture for free and reduced price meals and free milk through the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Special Milk, and Child and Adult Care Food programs. The income guidelines are effective from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013.

Families should contact their school, school district, child care center, or family child care home to find out whether it participates in these programs. Schools and child care centers will provide a form for applying for free or reduced price meals. Only one applica-tion is required per household. Most participating centers and all participating family child care homes provide meals to all enrolled participants without any separate charge.

Children or foster children who are recipients of Michigan’s Family Independence Program, Food Assistance Program, or Food Distri-bution Program on Indian Reservations, or who are enrolled in Head Start, Even Start, an At-Risk afterschool center, or an emergency shelter automatically qualify for free meals. Households with incomes less than or equal to the following guidelines qualify for free or reduced price meals or free milk.

An application to a school or child care center can be approved if it contains complete documentation of household income or docu-mentation of current participation in Michigan’s Family Independence Program, Food Assistance Program, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. Information supplied on an application for free or reduced price meals may be verified at any time. An appeal procedure is available for households where applications are denied.

Participating schools and centers accept applications for free or reduced price meals at any time during the year. A household may qualify for free or reduced price meals due to a temporary loss of income, such as a period of unemployment.

If a doctor has determined that a child has a disability, and the disability would prevent the child from eating the regular school or child care meal, the school or child care facility will make any substitution prescribed by a doctor at no charge. The doctor’s state-ment, including prescribed diet and/or substitution, must be submitted to the food service department of the school or child care facil-ity.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, institutions are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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The Allegan Public School District complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, marital status, political belief, or physical or mental handicap or disability--in all of its programs and in employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, 550 Fifth Street, Allegan, MI (phone 269-673-5431).

Quality Preschools in Allegan: Allegan High School to again host “College Night”

Allegan High School will once again host a College Night for parents and prospective college students. Up to 60 colleges will be represented, as well as the Armed Forces. It will be held on October 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center lobby. Financial Aid representatives will also be available.

ALLEGAN COUNTY FAIR September 7-15

Educational and fun for the whole family!

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Tiger’s Den Co-oP PresChool & DayCare

for 3 yr olDs anD 4 yr olDs(houseD aT Pine Trails elemenTary)

Preschool Hours:4 yr. olds - Mon/Wed/Fri3 yr. olds - Tues/Thurs

(8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.)Teacher will be an experienced, early

childhood specialist!50th Anniversary of RESA’s & ISD’sThe 2012-13 school year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of intermediate schools districts. Michi-gan’s 57 intermediate school districts (ISDs) or regional educational ser-vice agencies (RESAs) were created by the legislature to bring about high quality and equitable educational op-portunities to students and schools throughout the state. In this region the Allegan Area Educational Service

Agency provides services to the local districts in Allegan, Fen-nville, Glenn, Hopkins, Martin, Otsego, Plainwell and Wayland. Some of these services include: Vocational/Technical training for high school students and adults, Special Education services, and specialized training for teachers and administrators. Over the next year several special events are planned to highlight the work that AAESA is doing in our communities. For more information on what AAESA is doing to accomplish the work of public educa-tion visit their web site www.alleganaesa.org.