April 24, 2026

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 Friday Focus

Happy Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week. We are winding April down rather quickly now. 

Just a reminder that all teacher contracts have been handed out, those are due on May 8 to Central Office. I do have a trey on my desk if you want to hand it in to me and I'll get it to Central Office. 

The seniors are getting closer to graduation. I have several that are failing classes that are needed for graduation. I encourage you to call home and talk to the parents to let them know what their student needs to get done to pass your class. I am also communicating with parents, but I can't tell them what needs to be done to pass. Seniors final day of class is May 8. They will take semester tests on May 11 and 12. On May 12 all tests need to be done by the end of 5th period. Senior grades are due at 8:00 am on May 13. This is a hard deadline as Mrs. Davis will need to run final awards for that night. All seniors will need to have 50 credits at this time or he/she will not be walking at graduation. 

On May 19, we will run a different schedule. The schedule will be:

Period 1: 8:30 - 9:12 - 42 min
Period 2: 9:16 - 9:58 - 42 min
Period 3: 10:02 - 10:44 - 42 min
Period 4: 10:48 - 11:30 - 42 min
Period 5:
    1st Class: 11:34 - 12:16 - 42 min
    2nd Lunch: 12:16 - 12:48 - 32 min
    1st Lunch: 11:30 - 12:02 - 32 min
    2nd Class: 12:06 - 12:48 - 42 min
Period 6: 12:52 - 1:34 - 42 min
Period 7: 1:38 - 2:20 - 42 min
Period 8: 2:24 - 3:06 - 42 min
Advisory: 3:10 - 3:30 - 20 min

Students will go to advisory, those that do not have to take semester tests will check in their computers. You will need to make sure the student has removed any stickers they stuck on the comptuers and wipe down the case to remove any residue. Also have them turn the computer on for you to make sure the screen is not cracked and that the computer works. You will also need to check for any missing keys from the keyboard. If any of the above is true, send the student with the computer to the office and we will issue any fees. 

Grades 9-11 will have their semester tests on May 20-22. May 20 will be periods 1, 3, and 5; May 21 will be periods 2, 4, and 6; and May 22 will be periods 7 and 8. 

Test 1: 8:30 - 9:45
Test 2: 9:50 - 11:05
Lunch: 11:10 -12:10
Test 3: 12:15 - 1:30

Remind students they will need to stay in their class the entire time so bring something to read when done testing. I will allow you to make arrangements with a student to move a test if needed. The student will not need to talk with Mr. Moss or myself. Please only move them if it helps you out.


Recognizing Excellence

The Le Mars Foundation is currently seeking nominations for Employee of the Month. We have an incredible team here; please take a moment to nominate a colleague who goes above and beyond. You can find the nomination form here.
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Key Dates to Remember

May 6: Inservice
May 8: Senior's Last Day of Regular Class
May 11-12: Senior Semester Tests
May 13: Graduation Practice
May 17: Graduation
May 19: Last Day of Regular Classes
May 20-22: Semester Tests Grades 9-11 (subject to change due to snow days)

Have a great weekend!
Mark

Assistant Principal's Happenings

I plan on running an update for the Senior Semester Test list this weekend.  I will email it to you.

An initial list for 9th-11th will also be coming out soon.


 Grateful for our team -- Moss






Upcoming Activities

Friday, April 24
Noon - Girl Golf @ Willow Creek
5:00 pm Boy JV Soccer vs. Glenwood
6:30 pm Boy Varsity Soccer vs. Glenwood
7:30 pm Festival of Orchestras

Sunday, April 26
5:30 pm FFA Banquet - Fair Grounds

Monday, April 27
10:00 am Girl Golf vs. SBL @ Willow Creek
4:00 pm Boy Tennis @ Heelan
4:00 pm Boy Track @ Cherokee

Tuesday, April 28
4:00 pm Girl Track @ Cherokee
4:00 pm Boy Track @ Lawton Bronson
4:30 pm Boy JV Soccer @ SC East
5:00 pm Girl JV Soccer vs. SC East
6:00 pm Boy Varsity Soccer @ SC East
6:30 pm Girl Varsity Soccer vs. SC East

Thursday, April 30
4:00 pm Girl JV Track @ Heelan
7:30 pm Parade of Bands

Friday, May 1
2:00 pm Boys Tennis @ SBL
7:00 pm Spring Musical - Middle School Auditorium

Saturday, May 2
2:00 pm Spring Musical - Middle School Auditorium
7:30 pm Spring Muscial - Middle School Auditorium

Monday, May 4
4:00 pm Boy Tennis vs. SC East
4:30 pm Boy/Girl Track @ Storm Lake
6:00 pm Speech Banquet/Awards
 
Tuesday, May 5
9:00 am Boys Tennis @ SC North MRAC Championships
10:00 am Girls Golf @ Willow Creek
5:00 pm Girls JV Soccer vs SC West
5:30 pm Boys JV Soccer @ SC West
6:30 pm Girls Varsity Soccer vs. SC West
7:00 pm Boys Varsity Soccer @ SC West

Wednesday, May 6
9:00 am Girls Varsity Golf @ Whispering Creek
7:00 pm Alternative School Graduation

Thursday, May 7
1:00 pm Boys/Girls Track @ Heelan MRAC Conference Meet
5:00 pm Boys JV Soccer vs. MOC Floyd Valley
5:00 pm Girls JV Soccer @ MOC Floyd Valley
6:30 pm Boys Varsity Soccer vs. MOC Floyd Valley
6:30 pm Girls Varsity Soccer @ MOC Floyd Valley

Friday, May 8
Senior's Last Day of Regular Classes
10:00 am Girls Golf @ Sun Valley Golf Course
4:00 pm State Large Group Contest 

Monday, May 11
Seniors' Semester Test Day 1
9:00 am Girls Golf @ Dodge Riverside Golf Club MRAC Championships
5:00 pm Boys JV Soccer vs. SC Heelan
5:30 pm Girls JV Soccer @ SC Heelan
6:30 pm Boys Varsity Soccer vs. SC Heelan
7:00 pm Girls Varsity Soccer @ SC Heelan

Tuesday, May 12
Seniors' Semester Test Day 2
7:30 pm HS Vocal Concert @ Middle School Auditorium

Wednesday, May 13
8:45 am Senior Breakfast
10:00 am Graduation Practice
6:30 pm Senior Awards Night

Thursday, May 14
5:00 pm Boy/Girl Track @ District Track Meet @ MOC Floyd Valley
5:00 pm Girls JV Soccer vs. Storm Lake
5:00 pm Boys JV Soccer @ Storm Lake
6:30 pm Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Storm Lake
6:30 pm Boys Varsity Soccer @ Storm Lake

Sunday, May 17
3:00 pm HS Graduation

Monday, May 18
11:00 am Girls Golf @ Green Valley Golf Course
4:00 pm JV Baseball @ Heelan
5:00 pm Freshman Softball @ Heelan
6:30 pm JV Softball @ Heelan

Tuesday, May 19
4:00 pm Freshman Baseball @ Heelan
5:00 pm Girls JV Soccer vs. CB AL
5:30 pm Varsity Baseball vs. Heelan
5:30 pm Varsity Softball vs. Heelan
6:30 pm Varsity Soccer vs. CB AL

Wednesday, May 20
Semester Test Day 1
5:00 pm Freshman Softball @ SC North
5:30 pm JV Baseball @ SC North

Thursday, May 21
Semester Test Day 2
9:00 am Boys/Girls Track @ State
4:00 pm Freshman Baseball @ SC North
5:30 pm Varsity Baseball vs. SC North
5:30 pm Varsity Softball vs. SC North

Friday, May 22
Semester Test Day 3
9:00 am Boys/Girls Varsity Track @ State
3:15 pm Freshman Baseball vs. MOC Floyd Valley
5:30 pm JV Baseball vs. MOC Floyd Valley
7:30 pm Varsity Baseball vs. MOC Floyd Valley
 

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