Daily Announcements

Announcements – October 6, 2026 

 It's Professional Dress Day in our CTE Business Department. You look great! Look good, feel good, be good.

 Email Mr. Distelrath if you would like to take a field trip to the MISD on Friday, October 23 from 8:00 - 2:00 PM to attend the "Macomb Student Voice Summit: The Pursuit of Happiness. This is the last call. We have 10 spots available. 

Crumbl Cookies is coming to Chippewa! Place your pre-order now through Friday, October 9th. Cookies will be delivered to you on Friday, October 23rd. Scan the QR code on the flyer for more details. 

 Today's lunch visit is Grand Valley State University 

Upcoming Meetings:

Today:

  • Coalition Teen Council has a mandatory meeting during lunch. Please bring your lunches to the Media Center.
  • Science Olympiad practice is canceled today. The next practice will be next week on Tuesday the 13th 

Wednesday:

  • Law and Debate Club meetings for anyone interested will be held next Wednesday in Mr. Matway's room at 6:30 in the morning.

Thursday:

  • For students interested in joining the Quiz Bowl trivia team, our first meeting will take place on this Thursday (October 8th) after school in Mrs Hutchinson's room (203). All are welcome to join.

Future:

  • Gamers Club will begin on Monday, November 9 from 2:15- 3:15 in room 249 (Mr. Grzywacz's room).

 Reminders:  ATTENTION SENIORS:

  • PLEASE CHECK THE LIST POSTED ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE TO MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS SPELLED CORRECTLY FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ONLY YOUR LEGAL NAME (AS LISTED ON YOUR BIRTH CERTICATE) CAN BE USED. IF YOU NEED TO MAKE ANY CORRECTIONS, PLEASE FILL OUT A FORM IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE BEFORE FRIDAY OCTOBER 30, 2026
  • The counselors plan to offer drop in assistance to seniors again this year on Thursdays during 2nd and 3rd Hour in the Community Room for college applications and financial aid. This will start this Thursday, October 8th and go until Thursday November 19th.  Students should check in with their teacher first and come down with a pass at your discretion. 

 Backyard Brawl T-shirts and Hoodies:

The Athletic Boosters are currently selling Backyard Brawl t-shirts ($17) and hoodies ($25) for the Dakota game. Orders can be placed on the CV Athletic Boosters Facebook or Instagram page.

Homecoming Tickets:

  • Our Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, October 17 at 6 PM. Tickets are on sale now until October 14th. https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/45795. To enter the dance you must have the electronic ticket on the mobile app or a paper ticket. No pictures of tickets will be allowed. You must also have your student ID card. The doors will close at 7pm.  If seniors want to bring a guest, they must fill out a guest form by October 8th, and they can be picked up from Mrs. Zielinski's room, 118.


Announcements – October 5, 2026  

Congratulations to our girls swim team. They finished in 3rd place this past Saturday at the 2026 Girls Swimming and Diving Macomb County Championship. 

Macomb County, Macomb Community College, and the MISD are hosting "Macomb Student Voice Summit: The Pursuit of Happiness" on Friday, October 23 from 8:00 - 2:00 PM at the MISD. The day will include breakout sessions and opportunities to dialogue with students from other Macomb County schools. Email Mr. Distelrath if you are interested in attending. 

Crumbl Cookies is coming to Chippewa! Place your pre-order now through Friday, October 9th. Cookies will be delivered to you on Friday, October 23rd. Scan the QR code on the flyer for more details. 

 We're opening another serving line in the cafeteria today. The line will include hot daily options like chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, and pizza and also have ala carte items such as pop, slushies, and snacks. You can enter the line from the main hallway at the start of lunch and through the cafeteria later in the lunch period. 

Upcoming Meetings:

Today:

  • National Art Honor Society in the art room 168, right after school.
  • SHF, the French Honor Society - Mandatory meeting after school meeting in room 239, from 2:15-2:50

Tuesday:

  • Coalition Teen Council has a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, October 6 during lunch. Please bring your lunches to the Media Center.

Wednesday:

  • Law and Debate Club meetings for anyone interested will be held next Wednesday in Mr. Matway's room at 6:30 in the morning.

Thursday:

  • For students interested in joining the Quiz Bowl trivia team, our first meeting will take place on this Thursday (October 8th) after school in Mrs Hutchinson's room (203). All are welcome to join.

Future:

  • Gamers Club will begin on Monday, November 9 from 2:15- 3:15 in room 249 (Mr. Grzywacz's room).

 Reminders:

If you purchased a parking pass, either at the start of the year or in a package last spring, it can be picked up in the main office.  

ATTENTION SENIORS: PLEASE CHECK THE LIST POSTED ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE TO MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS SPELLED CORRECTLY FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ONLY YOUR LEGAL NAME (AS LISTED ON YOUR BIRTH CERTICATE) CAN BE USED. IF YOU NEED TO MAKE ANY CORRECTIONS, PLEASE FILL OUT A FORM IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE BEFORE FRIDAY OCTOBER 30, 2026 

Backyard Brawl T-shirts and Hoodies:

The Athletic Boosters are currently selling Backyard Brawl t-shirts ($17) and hoodies ($25) for the Dakota game. Orders can be placed on the CV Athletic Boosters Facebook or Instagram page. Homecoming Tickets:

  • Our Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, October 17 at 6 PM. Tickets are on sale now until October 14th. https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/45795. To enter the dance you must have the electronic ticket on the mobile app or a paper ticket. No pictures of tickets will be allowed. You must also have your student ID card. The doors will close at 7pm.  If seniors want to bring a guest, they must fill out a guest form by October 8th, and they can be picked up from Mrs. Zielinski's room, 118.

 Work Permits:

  • Beginning Oct. 2, employers and minors will use the new portal to complete the youth employment permit process through one statewide system. For additional information and updates, visit Michigan.gov/YouthEmployment. 



Announcements – October 2, 2026

  Macomb County, Macomb Community College, and the MISD are hosting "Macomb Student Voice Summit: The Pursuit of Happiness" on Friday, October 23 from 8:00 - 2:00 PM at the MISD. The day will include breakout sessions and opportunities to dialogue with students from other Macomb County schools. Email Mr. Distelrath if you are interested in attending. 

Crumbl Cookies is coming to Chippewa! Place your pre-order now through Friday, October 9th. Cookies will be delivered to you on Friday, October 23rd. Scan the QR code on the flyer for more details. 

 Students with 5th and/or 6th hour classes at Dakota will not be travelling there today due to their pep assembly. You should report to the media center instead. The Café is closed today.

 It's Fist Bump Friday  - Give everyone you see a smile and a fist bump - Remember we are all connected, we are all Big Reds. 

Upcoming Meetings:

  • SHF, the French Honor Society - has a Mandatory after school meeting on Monday in room 239, from 2:15-2:50
  • Coalition Teen Council has a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, October 6 during lunch. Please bring your lunches to the Media Center.
  • Gamers Club will begin on Monday, November 9 from 2:15- 3:15 in room 249 (Mr. Grzywacz's room).

 Reminders:

If you purchased a parking pass, either at the start of the year or in a package last spring, it can be picked up in the main office.  

ATTENTION SENIORS:

PLEASE CHECK THE LIST POSTED ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE TO MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS SPELLED CORRECTLY FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ONLY YOUR LEGAL NAME (AS LISTED ON YOUR BIRTH CERTICATE) CAN BE USED. IF YOU NEED TO MAKE ANY CORRECTIONS, PLEASE FILL OUT A FORM IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE BEFORE FRIDAY OCTOBER 30, 2026 

Backyard Brawl T-shirts and Hoodies:

The Athletic Boosters are currently selling Backyard Brawl t-shirts ($17) and hoodies ($25) for the Dakota game. Orders can be placed on the CV Athletic Boosters Facebook or Instagram page. Homecoming Tickets:

  • Our Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, October 17 at 6 PM. Tickets are on sale now until October 14th. https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/45795. To enter the dance you must have the electronic ticket on the mobile app or a paper ticket. No pictures of tickets will be allowed. You must also have your student ID card. The doors will close at 7pm.  If seniors want to bring a guest, they must fill out a guest form by October 8th, and they can be picked up from Mrs. Zielinski's room, 118.

 Work Permits:

  • Beginning Oct. 2, employers and minors will use the new portal to complete the youth employment permit process through one statewide system. For additional information and updates, visit Michigan.gov/YouthEmployment. 


Announcements – October 1, 2026 

 Some lunch time expectations - Unless you have a media center pass you will not be allowed to leave the lunch room to go to the café, you must go before going to the lunch room - You are only allowed in lunch room and school store during your lunch time.

 The busses pull out of the lot at 2:14 PM. If you are not on the bus by that time, you will have to make alternate arrangements for transportation, because they will be leaving without you. And don't run after a moving bus; it's not safe to be in the parking lot when the busses are moving. 

Students with 5th and/or 6th hour classes at Dakota will not be travelling there tomorrow due to their pep assembly. You should report to the media center instead.

 It's Thumbs Up Thursday  - Give everyone you see a smile and a thumbs up - Remember we are all connected, we are all Big Reds. Today's lunch visit is Saginaw Valley State University 

Meetings This Week:Today -

  • Anime Club will not meet this week; our next meeting is Thursday, 10/8
  • Middle Eastern American Student Association (MEASA) - After school - Mrs. Clancy's room (104)  - All are welcome for cultural foods and desserts, music, films, trivia, and guest speakers.

Next Week:

  • Mandatory after school meeting on Monday in room 239, from 2:15-2:50, for all SHF members to kick off the new year. 
  • Coalition Teen Council has a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, October 6 during lunch. Please bring your lunches to the Media Center.

 Reminders:If you purchased a parking pass, either at the start of the year or in a package last spring, it can be picked up in the main office.   ATTENTION SENIORS: PLEASE CHECK THE LIST POSTED ACROSS THE HALL FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE TO MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS SPELLED CORRECTLY FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ONLY YOUR LEGAL NAME (AS LISTED ON YOUR BIRTH CERTICATE) CAN BE USED. IF YOU NEED TO MAKE ANY CORRECTIONS, PLEASE FILL OUT A FORM IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE BEFORE FRIDAY OCTOBER 30, 2026 Attention Juniors and Seniors: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is coming Friday, October 2nd during all lunches in the community room (across from counseling) . You must sign up by September 29th. We will provide pizza. Only students seriously considering U of M should sign up. See link on the counseling office Schoology page. Backyard Brawl T-shirts and Hoodies:

The Athletic Boosters are currently selling Backyard Brawl t-shirts ($17) and hoodies ($25) for the Dakota game. Orders can be placed on the CV Athletic Boosters Facebook or Instagram page. Homecoming Tickets:

  • Our Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, October 17 at 6 PM. Tickets are on sale now until October 14th. https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/45795. To enter the dance you must have the electronic ticket on the mobile app or a paper ticket. No pictures of tickets will be allowed. You must also have your student ID card. The doors will close at 7pm.  If seniors want to bring a guest, they must fill out a guest form by October 8th, and they can be picked up from Mrs. Zielinski's room, 118.

 Work Permits:

  • Beginning Oct. 2, employers and minors will use the new portal to complete the youth employment permit process through one statewide system. For additional information and updates, visit Michigan.gov/YouthEmployment.