Napoleon Community Schools -

Kindergarten has been doing the ABC countdown to summer. Monday was W is for worms! Mrs. Upham brought in night crawlers from Knutson's that the students could hold and touch. They discovered the worms were wiggly in Mrs. John's class.

Please check out Eby's Lost and Found if your child is missing anything before summer. There are coats, snow pants, sweatshirts, boots, and many hats and gloves. All remaining unclaimed items will be donated after school is out.

Join Ezra Eby PTO tomorrow night, Tuesday, June 4th for a Pajama Party at Allskate from 6:00-8:00pm. More Skaters = More $$$. Admission $8

GRADUATION DAY! 🏴‍☠️ A big CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS of 2024! As you all move on and follow your dreams, remember you will always be a Napoleon Pirate. 💚🖤

On Friday, May 31st Mr. Marvin and Napoleon Middle School National Honors Society Students hosted field day for Eby Elementary students. The students participated in running events, scooter races, tug-o-war and many other athletic activities. The event took place at the Napoleon High School Athletic Complex.

Congratulations Senior class of 2024 and Eby's Young Fives class!

Top 10 Spotlight - Valedictorian Thomas Alan Hays PARENTS: Nicole & Anthony Hays PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: After completing my undergraduate physics degree and PhD in plasma physics, I plan to collaborate with others in nuclear fusion research to make commercial fusion a reality - opening up the possibility for clean, abundant energy for all. MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE: The person with the greatest influence on me at NHS was undoubtedly Mr. Carl Bunker, our school's algebra and calculus teacher. Throughout my time in high school, Mr. Bunker has been immensely supportive of my efforts to learn and grow in my education, helping me understand concepts far above the level we learn in class, and I owe my position today to the aid he has given me over the years. MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS: The most memorable moment I had at Napoleon was my chance to take part in the Napoleon High School production of The Music Man in my senior year. Since I was young, I have loved this play, and the opportunity to play the part of Mayor Shinn was one of the highlights of my time in high school.

**MI RECONNECT** Are you 21+ and interested in a tuition-free ticket to a college degree or certificate? MI Reconnect provides eligible adults with a chance to work toward an Associates Degree at in-district community colleges. So, if you live in Jackson and meet all the requirements, you could attend Jackson College (in-person or online) tuition free. Maybe you are interested in Career Training Programs instead of college. You can earn $1500 toward any eligible programs. You can find potential programs at the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/michigan-achievement-scholarship/career-training/programs Much more information is available at: https://www.michigan.gov/reconnect/about MI Reconnect Eligibility Requirements: *Be at least 21- After November 15, 2024 the age increases back to 24+ *Apply and enroll in a community college no later than Fall 2024. *Complete the FAFSA- If you need help, you can get FREE help at the College and Career Access Center - 517-990-0671 *Lived in Michigan since July 1, 2023 *Have a HS Diploma, Certificate of Completion, or GED *Have not completed any college degree If you have checked all the boxes, you can APPLY HERE: https://missg.guarantorsolutions.com/StudentPortal/reconnect

~~CAMP FORMS DUE MONDAY JUNE 3rd!!~~ Napoleon's 3rd Annual Girls Volleyball & Basketball Camp Dates: June 11th-13th Times: 9am-3pm Cost: $100 (t-shirt and daily lunch included) Location: Napoleon High School and Napoleon Middle School For: Next year's 3rd - 8th graders *2.5 hours of basketball, 2.5 hours of volleyball *1 hour of team building/lunch *Please return the bottom portion of this form to the offices by June 3rd. *Questions? Contact Sallie Raftery - sallie.raftery@napoleonschools.org

Top 10 Spotlight - Salutatorian Madelyn Jean Norman PARENTS: Rebecca & Peter Norman PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Indiana Wesleyan University to earn a nursing degree and to go onto grad school to become a nurse anesthetist. MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE: My family who has guided me and supported me in everything I've done. MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS: My most memorable moment at NHS is qualifying for the state track meet with my 4x800m teammates in my freshman year

**The HIGH SCHOOL will be collecting student Chromebooks starting Monday, 6/3. Students will be receiving a receipt upon return of their chromebook & charger along with next year's chrome book information on the receipt. Any unpaid fees from 2023/2024 will carry over into the 2024/2025 school year. ** Thanks !!

Top 10 Spotlight - #3 Braydon Harold Jones PARENTS: Carrie Jones PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Plans to attend Kettering University to get a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Work at a space/aviation related company like NASA, Boeing, Space X MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE: My mother, Carrie Jones, because she always has been there for me and I am so proud to have her as a mother. She has done so well in raising my brother and I on top of tackling the hardships of life. MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS: Leading the band onto the filed to conduct my final show here at Napoleon. I remember tearing up standing up there knowing this was the last time.

Top 10 Spotlight - #4 Margaret Ellen Van Wagnen PARENTS: Lenae & Aaron Van Wagnen PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Plan to further my education at Central Michigan University where I will be a part of the women's soccer team and honors program. I will be majoring in biomedical sciences with plans of medical school. MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE: Jesus has been the biggest influence of my life, as He has led and taught me through every hardship. Jesus has taught me to be loving, kind, and forgiving. MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS: Being the first female football player to win Homecoming Queen

Attention 2024 Senior Parents! Project Graduation 2024 is looking for help with donations of snacks for the evening. We would greatly appreciate your help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A4A62EA6F4C70-49806733-2024

Top 10 Spotlight - #5 Cameron David Smith PARENTS: Amber & David Smith PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Plans to attend Kettering University and major in engineering MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE: My parents for always supporting and encouraging me. My dad sparked my love for engineering and my mom for helping me explore the world and guiding me to be a positive person. MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS: Qualifying for the world tournament for Robotics

4th graders at Ezra Eby Elementary shared projects representing the fifty states at the annual 4th Grade State Fair on Friday, May 24 after wrapping up their study of the five regions of the United States. Parents and family members along with staff, and students from other classes visited the fair and listened to the students present their information and show off a variety of projects from mobiles and brochures to posters and commercials. It was a spectacular display of creativity and hard work.

Top 10 Spotlight - #6 Maggie Grace Beer PARENTS: Molly & Brendon Beer PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Plans to attend Western Michigan University and major in exercise science to eventually become a physical therapist. MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE: My mom is my most influential person in my life. She is hard working and kind, and always has a positive outlook. MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS: My most memorable moment at NHS is the last day of school my freshman year.

Top 10 Spotlight - #7 Conner Joseph Bacon PARENTS: Nicole & Chris Bacon PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Study criminal justice at Ferris State University MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE: My mom because she has been at all of my events and is always there to support me. MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS: Playing an accompanied solo with the Jazz Band at the Christmas concert

Top 10 Spotlight - #8 Carson Michael Berry PARENTS: Jenna & Mike Berry PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Plans to go to Western Michigan University to get a degree in aviation flight science MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE: My grandpa Mark, because he always inspires me to do the right thing MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS: Playing football on the winningest team to ever go through Napoleon

Top 10 Spotlight - #9 Christian Gabriel Nykamp PARENTS: Meredith A. & Corey A. Nykamp PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Plans to study chemical engineering at Western Michigan University MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE: My dad, he has the answers to everything. MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AT NHS: Winning the Regional Championship in football during my junior