Taylor School District

Dear West Families, The PSAT 8/9 is a standardized test designed to help 8th grade students prepare for future college and career readiness assessments, like the SAT. It measures skills in reading, writing, and math, giving students and educators valuable insight into their academic strengths and areas for growth. The results will also be used to guide future course selections and academic planning. On Tuesday, April 8th, our 8th-grade students will take the PSAT 8 at school. This is an important opportunity for students to gain testing experience and receive useful feedback on their skills. To accommodate this assessment, we will be implementing a modified schedule. On Tuesday, April 8th: 8th Grade students are required to report to school as usual for PSAT testing. School will start at our normal time, 8:05 with breakfast for students and dismiss at 1:00 after students are served lunch. Bus routes will run as usual in the morning and will ONLY pickup 8th Graders. 6th and 7th-grade students will not attend in person. Students need to log into their Focus Google Classroom to complete their work on their own. Their attendance will be based on finishing their assignments. They must also sign into their Focus Google Classroom and join the Google Meet between 1:30-2:00 to be marked present. What you can do to help your child: Make sure your child arrives on time with a fully charged Chromebook and their charging cord. Encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep before the test. Remind them to try their best! *If an 8th grader is absent, they will still need to take the PSAT8 at a later time. **Students who arrive on time and attend will have a chance to win gift cards and enjoy special treats! Thank you for your support, West Middle School Staff

Dear THS families: Spring State-wide testing will be administered during the week of April 7, with make-up days occurring during the rest of the month. All students scheduled for testing are expected to test and complete all parts and do their best. All students tested will need their charged, school-issued Chromebook on the day of testing. April 7: Some students with accommodated tests will test on Monday. Providers will contact students and families. All other students will have a regular schedule. April 8: 11th grade students (some 12 grade students who did not test last year) will take the digital SAT with essay. They will report to school at regular time (bussing will run on a regular schedule) with their Chromebook, get breakfast, and report to the gym. The students will be testing till approximately 12:00. They will get lunch and then be dismissed to go home with provided TSD transportation at 12:15. All 9th, 10, and 12th grade students will have an asynchronous day of school-students work remotely at home. They will log into their Griffin Hour’s Google classroom at 1:00 pm for assignments, attendance, and a check-in with their teacher. They must check in for attendance! April 9: 9th and 10th grade students will take the PSAT. They will report to school at regular time (bussing will run on a regular schedule) with their Chromebook, get breakfast, and report to their testing locations-10th grade in the gym, 9th grade to classrooms–rosters will be posted outside the center office. The students will be testing till approximately 10:45. They will get lunch and then be dismissed to go home with provided TSD transportation at 10:45. All 11th and 12th grade students will have an asynchronous day of school-students work remotely at home. They will log into their Griffin Hour’s Google classroom at 1:00 pm for assignments, attendance, and a check-in with their teacher. They must check in for attendance! April 10: 11th grade students will take the Workkeys test. They will report to school at regular time, get breakfast, and report to the gym. Students will test through the end of 4th hour, get lunch in Cafe A, and resume their regular schedule for 5-7th hour. Regular dismissal at 2:20. 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will report for a regular day of school. April 11: 11th grade students will take the M-STEP test. They will report to school at regular time, get breakfast, and report to the gym. The test will run to the end of 3rd hour or until the student is finished. Students will resume their schedule when finished. Regular dismissal at 2:20. 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will report for a regular day of school. Make-up tests will be given throughout the rest of the month. During the testing process, students will be asked to participate in BigFuture School. This resource works with College Board in providing results of the test and resources about career and college information. This is optional. Additional information Please communicate with your student if you don’t want them to participate in BigFuture; testing is not optional. Reminders/Summary: April 3 is a half day, hours 2-4 10:35 dismissal April 4 is a half day, hour 5-7 10:35 dismissal April 7 testing starts-all students should have their Chromebooks-regular day of school April 8 11th grade only in building 12:15 dismissal other grades 1:00 GH check in April 9 9th and 10th only in building 10:45 dismissal other grades 1:00 GH check in April 15 is a half day, hours 2-4 10:35 dismissal Parent/teacher conferences 12-3, 4-7pm April 16 is a half day, hours 5-7 10:35 dismissal Parent/teacher conferences 12-3 pm April 17 is a half day, hours 1-7 10:36 dismissal April 18 no school April 21 no school

Dear Hoover Families, The PSAT 8/9 is a standardized test designed to help 8th-grade students prepare for future college and career readiness assessments, like the SAT. It measures reading, writing, and math skills, giving students and educators valuable insight into their academic strengths and areas for growth. The results of the PSAT 8 will also be used to determine future classes at the high school level. On Tuesday, April 8th, our 8th-grade students will take the PSAT 8 at school. This is an important opportunity for students to gain testing experience and receive useful feedback on their skills. To accommodate this assessment, Hoover & West Middle School will be implementing a modified schedule. On Tuesday, April 8th All 8th Grade Students will report to Hoover for PSAT8 Testing. 8th-grade students are required to report to school as usual for testing. School will start at our normal time (8:05 am) and dismiss early at 1:00 pm. Bus routes will run as usual and pick 8th graders up at their regular route times. Bus routes will drop students off early due to early dismissal times. What to expect: Students should arrive on time and bring their fully charged Chromebook and charging cord. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and breaks will be scheduled throughout the testing session. Absent 8th-grade students will still be required to take the PSAT8. As an incentive for being on time and present, we will raffle off several gift cards and provide special treats for all students that attend. Home Support: Encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep! Remind them to do their best. 6th and 7th grade students will have a virtual learning day on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. 6th and 7th-grade students will not attend in person but must log into their Focus Google Classroom to complete their work independently. Attendance will be based on assignment completion, and students must sign into their Focus Google Classroom and Google Meet between 1:30-2:00 for attendance purposes. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to provide the best possible testing environment for our 8th graders while ensuring continuity of learning for our 6th and 7th graders. Sincerely, Hoover Middle School Administrative Staff

TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL CRISPY FISH SANDWICH Every Friday through March 18th Crispy fish filet on a bun with tartar sauce and cheese. lettuce, tomato and other toppings available on the salad bar

Please enjoy this quick video for our Celebrate event tonight. Celebrate Taylor: Showcasing the Best Our Community Has to Offer! Join us on Today, September 10th from 5-7 PM for Celebrate Taylor, a FREE community event at the Taylor High School. https://5il.co/2wanm

Did you know Taylor has a Historical Society? Taylor Historical Society is a 501c3 nonprofit organization located in Taylor MI. The purpose of the organization is to preserve the history of the City of Taylor for future residents to enjoy. https://www.taylormichiganhistoricalsociety.org/ Celebrate Taylor is your chance to discover more about our fabulous community! #CelebrateTaylor #TaylorHistory

Hello! Get ready to be amazed! Special performances are coming to Celebrate Taylor. If you or a group you know would be interested in performing at the Celebrate Taylor event please email Angela.underwood@taylorschools.net #CelebrateTaylor #Entertainment

The Celebration is Growing! We're so excited to see so many amazing organizations register for Celebrate Taylor on September 10th! Here's a sneak peek at some of the organizations you can meet! This is just a taste of the incredible groups joining us! Stay tuned for more updates, and don't forget to mark your calendars for September 10th! #CelebrateTaylor #Community #SupportLocal P.S. Are you a local business or organization interested in participating? There's still time to register! Visit taylorschools.net/celebratetaylor for more information.

Celebrate Taylor: Showcasing the Best Our Community Has to Offer! Mark your calendars! Join us on Tuesday, September 10th from 5-7 PM for Celebrate Taylor, a FREE community event at the Taylor High School. What is Celebrate Taylor? It's your chance to discover all the amazing things Taylor has to offer! This event brings together: Talented Students: See incredible student work and performances! Local Businesses: Explore what local businesses have to offer! Community Groups: Connect with organizations that support our community!

Please be informed that, to meet the state-mandated days and hours for the 2024-2025 academic year, the district calendar has been adjusted as follows: June 10, 2025: Full Day of School. June 11 & 12, 2025: Middle and High School Semester Exams for Grades 6-12. June 11, 2025: Half Day of School (No school in the afternoon) for Grades PreK-12. June 12, 2025: Last Day of School for Students (Half Day, no school in the afternoon) for Grades PreK-12. June 13-19, 2025: Tentative make-up days in order to meet state requirements due to District Act of God Day(s), if needed. Please mark these changes in your calendar and plan accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Dear Taylor Schools Community, I wanted to take a moment of your time to update you on a change that will be happening for staffing our building level administration for the 24/25 school year. Effective 8/12/24, Michelle Hodgkinson will be resigning from her position as the Principal of Myers Elementary School. I would like to personally thank Michelle for her time and dedication to the Myers community over the past seven years. She has always been a strong advocate for the needs of her students and the Myers community, and I personally wish her well as she continues her journey as a school leader. With that said, it is now my pleasure to introduce Stacie Hall as Principal of Myers Elementary School! Stacie has passionately served the Taylor Schools community as a teacher and principal for over 25 years. She has most recently served the community as Principal of Eureka Heights Elementary School for 13 years. In the time that I have known Stacie, she has always been a strong and compassionate principal who leads collaboratively to provide an equitable and inclusive learning environment for her students. She never shies from leading by example to do what is right. I know that her skill set will be an asset that will allow the Myers students and community to continue to grow and thrive. I am looking forward to the great things to come this school year at Myers. Mrs. Hall has shared that she is excited to lead the Myers community. She is ready to focus on meeting both the academic and emotional needs of the students which will ultimately result in students being able to achieve their goals. Please join me in welcoming Stacie Hall to her new role as Myers Elementary School Principal. I know that the Myers community is in good hands with Mrs. Hall. Sincerely, Michael B. Wegher Superintendent Taylor School District

Taylor Schools Community, In our efforts to maximize efficiency and to save money, the Taylor School District will be closing our buildings on Fridays for six weeks this Summer. This allows us to save money on utility costs and other costs that are associated with operating our buildings on a five day schedule. As a community member, here are some of the facts that you may need to know: Our Central Office at 13500 Pine will be open our regular hours (8 AM to 4 PM) Monday through Thursday. We will be closed on Fridays. Please enter through our Main Entrance. Summer school programs will operate on their current schedules which are Monday through Thursday. The Champions Program at Blair Moody Elementary School will be an exception and continue to operate Monday through Friday. These changes will take place from July 1, 2024 through August 9, 2024. We will return to our normal five day week on August 12, 2024. Our Pupil Accounting office will be open for student registrations one hour earlier at 7 AM Monday through Thursday and closed on Friday. Between 7 AM and 8 AM, you will need to be buzzed in by staff at the Staff Entrance. Please note that for new students OR students re-enrolling, you can complete the process completely online without coming to the district offices! Scan the QR code below or click the link to access the enrollment! taylorschools.net/reenroll We know that this may cause some inconveniences, do know that we have only made this decision after careful study, and with the intent of saving money for our school district. Thank you, as always, for your time and for your understanding.. Sincerely, Michael B. Wegher Superintendent Taylor School District

Stop by any cafeteria to watch school nutrition professionals prepare healthy meals for students—all the while adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile—and you’ll see they are true heroes! This is the reason we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day every year on the first Friday in May. This annual observance is a chance to showcase what a difference school nutrition professionals make in the lives of every child who comes through the cafeteria

Due to district boundary work and renovation projects happening throughout the district, Taylor will be reducing the number of Summer School sites and sessions for 2024. We will have limited availability at Myers Elementary for Myers' students, and Taylor High School for Credit Recovery. Special Education will also be offering limited sites, by invitation only. There will be no additional school buildings being used for summer school this year. If your child attends Myers Elementary, Taylor High School, or TVLA please reach out to your building administrator for additional information.

The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is an organization in the United States that honors excellence in career and technical education. It recognizes outstanding students who have demonstrated excellence in their technical fields such as manufacturing, health sciences, information technology, and other vocational areas. NTHS aims to promote educational excellence and career development while fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment among its members. Members of the National Technical Honor Society often participate in community service projects, leadership development activities, and networking opportunities within their chosen fields. We are having a fundraiser on April 5th. If you are interested in participating please let me or Mike Harris know. The flyer is attached. Our NTHS students are also always looking for community service opportunities and collaborations. If you have a project you would like to work with us on please feel free to contact us.

New this year, we are adding MyPaymentPlus to our Food Services Program. Students will still receive free breakfast/lunch in our district, this will only be used for extra items if students wish to purchase things such as chips or pop that aren’t included with the free meals. Some of the benefits of the new tool include: - Make payments to your student's cafeteria account - View cafeteria balances anytime - See what your student is purchasing in the cafeteria - Enroll in school activities - Pay for student fees

Today, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the legacy he has left behind for future generations.​ At Taylor School District, our students participated in a number of MLK Day related events over the past week, including dressing up as their dream profession, reading activities, participating in learning discussions about Dr. King and his mission and more.

Johnson Early Childhood Center still has openings to join an amazing preschool led by certified teachers. For more information on how to enroll your child, call 313-295-8632.

Our Pupil Accounting department will be open today until 7 p.m. to help assist you with any questions you may have. They are located at 13500 Pine Street, Taylor, MI 48180.

Taylor School District, To start the 2022-2023 school year with our staff, our district will be closed from 8:30-11:30 a.m. this Monday, Aug. 29, for an all-staff professional development. Please be aware that staff will be unavailable to assist with any questions during that time. School buildings will remain closed until 1:30 p.m. for additional training with their staff. Thank you and we’re looking forward to another great year!