Dear Parents,
Pants are sagging and tops are way too revealing!  Please remind your student that they are in violation of the dress code when this happens, and we ask that you actually look at what they are wearing when they walk out the door.  Here is the quote from our Student Handbook:

-        Clothing must be neat.  Clothing with holes exposing skin above the knee will not be permitted.

-        Remember that waistlines of pants are intended to be worn at the waist.  Wear a belt if you can’t keep your pants up!

-        Modesty is vital!  Girls’ tops must show no cleavage and skirts/shorts must be no shorter than fingertip length when arms are relaxed at your side (even if you are wearing leggings underneath them).

-        Leggings are not to be worn alone and must be under shorts, skirts, dresses, or tops that pass the fingertip test!

It is the responsibility of both the parents and students to select outfits that follow these guidelines.  Please try harder at this…we’re "slipping!"

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Join us at Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church, 364 S Lake Ave, this Saturday November 4 from 7-10 am for a delicious pancake breakfast!  Funds raised will support a mission team going to Nicaragua in January.  This team is working with Steve Holtrop and the Nehemiah Center and will help prepare a new Christian school for opening in February!  Members of the team include Evelyn Holtrop and Becki Sweetman (both staff at GHCS), Anna Sweetman and Tully Groenendyk (both students at WMC and graduates of GHCS), and others.  Thank you for your support!

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We need your “pirate stuff” to help decorate for our treasure-themed auction!  Do you have any treasure chests, pirate costumes, roping, old hammocks, lanterns, fake parrots, ship’s wheel, anchor, ship’s bell, beads, bandanas, or skids that you could give or lend to the decorating committee?  Please call or email Julie Zuidema at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (231) 747-6751.  Thanks, matey!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS –  Thursday, November 3, 2011

“The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.”  Psalm 147:11

We will be following the M/W/F schedule this week because of SEW.

Play Rehearsal today for ‘family’ cast members.

Seniors: please remember that your summer reading assignment is due on the 1st day of 2nd trimester.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. VanHekken in room 255.

Please remember to either bring your lunch or $7 for lunch at the Cinema this week.  Also remember to bring your iPod and cell phone.

Any girls still interested in participating in competitive cheer, please sign up with Mrs. VanHekken in room 255 today.  Practice begins Monday, November 7. All girls must have their physicals in to the athletic department in order to practice.

The girls’ swim team members will be dismissed on Friday after 2^nd hour.

Boys’ basketball players will have conditioning today after school from 3:15-4:15.

The Festival of Choirs (featuring WMC, MCS, GHC, and NECS) will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3:30 PM at Covenant Life Church in Grand Haven.  With all those hard-working students coming to rehearse, we are in need of refreshments!  Would you be able to bake a few dozen cookies or bars?  Please contact Mrs. Becksvoort at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and let her know!  All cookies would need to be delivered to the school office by 11:00 AM on Friday, Nov. 4.

Service hours will be awarded for students to help guests build gingerbread houses at the Greater Muskegon Woman’s Club. We need up to 10 people on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9:00AM to about 4PM (pizza lunch will be served) and on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 2-4PM. Please contact Nancy Bierenga at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or text or call 231-730-0887, or contact me on Facebook.

Lunch Menu:    Oct. 31- Nov. 4

Monday-No school

Tuesday-Chicken Fried Rice or Mini Corn Dogs

Wednesday-Subway

Thursday-Pasta w/meat sauce or Chicken Sandwich

Friday-Pizza

Lunch Menu:  Nov. 7 - 11

Monday-Bosco Breadsticks-Pepperoni or Cheese

Tuesday-Chicken Alfredo or Mac & Cheese

Wednesday-Salisbury Steak or Chicken Nuggets

Thursday-Bratwurst or Chicken Sandwich

Friday-Pizza Ranch