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High School Calendar
9/14 - Powder Puff Football Game (7pm)
9/18 - Homecoming Field Day Assembly (1pm)
9/19 - Homecoming Pep Assembly (2pm)
9/19 - Homecoming Parade (5pm)
9/19 - Homecoming Game VS. Valley Lutheran (7pm)
9/20 - Homecoming Dance (7-10pm)
10/01 - Count Day
10/08 - Jostens Visit 10th (10:45am) & 12th (9:45am) ONLY
10/17 - College Board Testing (9,10, 11th Gr.)
10/17 - End of 1st Marking Period
10/22 - Picture Retake Day (8-10am)
10/31 - Halloween
2025 Seniors! Your Yearbooks are in the office.
Anyone who has bought a year book and not picked it up see Mrs. Whitford!
See Something, Say Something
School safety is a shared responsibility, and the key to maintaining a safe environment lies in our collective vigilance. Whether you're a student, parent, teacher or community member, everyone plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our schools.
Students can now come in through the Legend Gymnasium front doors and walk “Mainstreet” to class. The weight room and wrestling room are next, opening soon once we are ready. Thank you, Huskie community, for helping make this possible. #LegendGymnasium #BetterTogether #HuskiePack
Why wait? With Hemlock’s Early Middle College, students can earn college credits before graduation—saving families thousands while gaining a head start. Even with 2 years of free community college, EMC still leads the pack.
Hall of Fame Game
Last Friday at halftime, we proudly inducted Bob Kilgore into the Hemlock Hall of Fame—honoring his decades of coaching, mentoring, and community building. Nearly a year after his passing, Bob’s family stood on the field to accept this award on his behalf, a moving tribute to a legacy that continues to shape Hemlock athletics.
As part of capturing their memories, our intern Ian recorded a Huskie Pack podcast interview with the Kilgore family—stay tuned to hear their heartfelt stories when that episode is released soon.
From kayaks and coolers to birdcages and bicycles, our high school Huskies understood the assignment. Spirit Week shenanigans are rolling (and paddling) strong as we head toward Homecoming Friday. Way to #PullTheKayak, Huskies!
HOCO 2025 INFO
Meet the Reps.
Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming Court + Class Representatives
• Senior Court: Daniel Lyscas + Victoria Hauffe | Brennan Meyer + Allie Watson | Nicholas Chasnis + Lyndsey Lyscas | Wyatt Scoles + Brooke Gustin
• Junior Class Reps: Jericho Orange & Carley Noyes
• Sophomore Class Reps: Graham Scoles & Aubrey Perry
• Freshmen Class Reps: Camden Peters & Kassidy Cavendish
Be sure to join us this Friday, September 19th, for our Homecoming game, where our king and queen will be crowned at halftime.
We are looking for participants to add to our Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 19th. If your group or business is interested please email Holly Bell - bell@hemlockps.com. There is no cost.
Attention Class of 2027 Parents/Guardians,
We are asking for donations of chips, cookies, etc. (no gummy candy or fruit snacks please) and 8oz water bottles for the Homecoming dance on September 20th.
All donations can be dropped off to the high school office between the hours of 7:00-3:30. Thank you!
All segment 2 sessions listed have available seats at this time. Segment 2 class fee is $70, payable the first day of class.
To qualify for segment 2, the student must have completed segment 1, and have driven on the level 1 license from Secretary of State for a minimum of 3 months, and at least 30 hours behind the wheel, with at least 2 of them at night. Make sure that you have driven at least 3 months since the issue date on your license.
To register for one of these classes, please complete the following info in #1-7 below and return it to me. You are not registered for the class until you get a confirmation from me, so if you don't get a response within a day or 2, check back with me. Sometimes the emails go right into spam or trash, so check those before calling.
The easiest way to fill this out is to send an email to studentdriverschool@yahoo.com, and then Copy, Paste, & Complete #1-7.
To register for segment 2, please send:
1. Student's full name as it appears on birth certificate.
2. Date of birth
3. Complete address
4. Phone number
5. Month and location requested July.
6. Driver’s license number from level 1 license
7. School attending
Please look over the information carefully for any typos, as it will be input directly into the State Driver Ed. System when the class gets registered. Be especially careful with the driver’s license number. If it doesn’t match the state record, it will be rejected.
A Day for Dax
A Day for Dax is coming up on Saturday, September 27th at Tommy's Express Car Wash on State Street in Saginaw. Don't miss this great opportunity to honor Dax's memory while supporting students.
All day long a portion of every wash will go to a scholarship fund to support students from Hemlock High School who are going into the trades. With each wash, you're helping build futures.
#DayForDax #WashForaCause #BetterTogether #HemlockStrong
Attention Seniors!!
Seniors, you have been invited to the Class of 2026: College and Career Advising Google Classroom. Please make sure you ACCEPT & JOIN. Once inside, please complete the Google Form so we can best support you as you prepare for life after high school.
There are many different college/universities reps that will be visiting over the next two months so make sure you sign up in the Google Classroom. If you are interested in learning more about any of the schools that will be visiting.
Upcoming College Visits
Wednesday, September 17 (9:00 AM & 11:00 AM session):
Delta College
Thursday, September 18 at 10:00 AM:
Grand Valley State University
Thursday, September 25 at 10:30 AM:
Saginaw Valley State University
2026 Senior Photo
Yearbook Announcement!!
Yearbook Photo Requirements
All electronic photos must be a minimum 300-400 dpi jpg or jpeg format.
Note: ONLY those photos meeting the above guidelines will be accepted
for inclusion in the yearbook pages. Otherwise, we will use the student’s
Lifetouch photo, or the student will be listed as “not pictured”.
PLEASE! Also turn in a baby/toddler photo and additional photos of
you and your friend groups to be used during the senior video.
Email or bring to Mrs. Whitford and she will scan them.
One last thing! Seniors please send Mrs. Whitford your favorite “school
appropriate quote” to be used in the yearbook.
Yearbook photos may be submitted online using the link below OR
email them to Mrs. Whitford (whitford@hemlockps.com).
Hey, What's for Lunch?
We are thrilled to announce that thanks to the Michigan School Meals Program, EVERY child at Hemlock Public School District, pre-K through 12th grade, will now be able to enjoy a delicious and nutritious breakfast and lunch for FREE!
Not only will this amazing program lighten the load on your wallet (we all know kids can eat their way through a pantry), but it'll save you precious time in the morning.
Now, here's the nitty-gritty: Although the meals are free, we do need all our parents to fill out the new free/reduced lunch application. This data is super important as it helps secure state and federal funding for this fantastic initiative.
Here's to full bellies, vibrant minds, and the #huskietastic school year ahead!
To add funds to your student's account for a la carte items, please use the following link:
Important Meal Information for Families
All students are currently eligible to receive free breakfast and/or lunch each school day. However, if a student chooses to take milk only, it is available for $0.50.
We strongly encourage all families to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application, as we are unsure whether free meals for all students will continue beyond September 30.
Thank you for your attention and support!
Huskie Swag
No matter the season you can always have Huskie gear at your fingertips! Customizable merchandise from the BSN Sideline store!
The Volleyball program is selling Suicide Prevention Month shirts for $20. If interested please email Riley Church at 27church@hemlockps.com. Shirts should be ready by September 23rd.
Volleyball Pink Out Shirt Online Store
Store closes September 28th at midnight, shirts will be ready after October 3rd and will be distributed at the Hemlock High School office or at the night of the Pink Out Volleyball game on October 8th. Please use link below:
Calling all Hemlock Varsity Pom fans
Our team store is now live! Follow the link below and order some Hemlock Varsity Pom merch for the season. Shop closes October 1st. Don’t miss out!
Sports Info & Results
Click the link below to view all sports schedules:
Buy Tickets/Passes
Live Stream
Attention Hemlock fans! There are TWO ways to watch your Huskies, you can live stream on NFHS or HUDL! Click the pictures below to get started:
Once a Huskie, always a Huskie! Class of 2025 alumni can now redeem a FREE sports pass to all home events by using your student ID number. Stay connected and keep cheering on the pack! We can’t wait to see you back at the games!
Passes are digital only — no physical passes will be given out. Claim Yours TODAY!!
The Hemlock Sports Boosters need YOUR help to make Spring Sports Concessions a success! Volunteers play a crucial role in fundraising for our school's athletics programs.
Sign up here: Concessions Sign Up
Friday Night Lights just got better, meet Dallas!
As we prep lighting for future night track meets, we’re testing a supervised play zone for our elementary & middle school students—an auxiliary game at the game. Because let’s be honest: kids have always treated the pavilion like a NASCAR track, occasionally clipping the dad balancing three Diet Cokes and a nacho… and yes, splashing that puddle next to the brave mom in white pants (in October—bold choice).
Here’s the plan:
Where: Northwest of Wallace Field
Who: Elementary & middle school students
Supervision: Dallas, HHS senior (and all-around good guy)
Gear: Please don’t bring balls—we’ll provide them
Parents: We still encourage you to watch the game with your kids; this is just a helpful option
We’re learning as we go, so thanks for the grace. Brighter bulbs are literally on the way. See you under the lights!
Hemlock Varsity Poms has launched their Snap Raise fundraiser! This fundraiser is to help cover costs for the upcoming competition season. Please consider helping our girls out and donating at the link below:
Friday's "Player of the Game," sponsored by Primetime Painting and Powerwashing, was no easy selection. We had great performances by a bunch of players in our 47-8 victory. Wyatt Launstein's 99 yd fumble recovery returned for a TD was the deciding factor. Such a rare play, and a great way to put a cherry on top of a TEAM win. Wyatt also had 1 reception (we only threw twice) for a 20 yd TD and a couple of big PBU's on defense.
Results
9/12 - Soccer
Hemlock 0-2 Pinconning
9/12 - Varsity Football
The Huskies had a great team victory with game changing highlights on both sides of the ball. Offensively we ran for 250 yards and 4 touchdowns on 47 carries. Defensively we had 4 interceptions one of which went for a touchdown but was called back due to an inadvertent whistle (Kayden Kapka - Junior). We also had a 99-yard fumble return for a touchdown (Wyatt Launstein - Junior).
OFFENSIVE LEADERS:
Markus Plowden (So.): 17 carries for 139 yards, a two-point conversion, and 2 touchdowns , Kayden Kapka (Jr.): 11 carries for 40 yards, 2 two-point conversions, and 1 touchdown, Brayden Stanard (So.): 4 carries for 35 yards, and one touchdown, Drew Genow (Jr.): 9 carries for 26 yards, and 2 two point conversions, Gavin Schmidt (Jr.): 1 for 2 passing for 20 yards and a passing touchdown, Wyatt Launstein (Jr.): 1 reception for 20 yards and a touchdown
DEFENSIVE LEADERS:
Steven Katzenberger (Sr.): 8 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, and 1 PBU, Kayden Kapka (Jr.): 7 tackles, and a called back pick 6, Wyatt Launstein (Jr.): 99-yard fumble returned for a touchdown and 2 PBUs, Gavin Schmidt (Jr.): 2 interceptions
9/14 - Cross Country
We were able to travel to a morning meet on Saturday! It was a cool chill morning on a very fast course. We were able to come out with several personal records and several other good races. We have several athletes coming off of being sick and are heading into a week of just training no races.
Medalists: Lydia Faubert, Zophia Zaleski
Athlete of the meet: Lia Hoffman - 1:15 lifetime PR, Zophia Zaleski - 1:20 lifetime PR, Chase Barrigar - :57 lifetime PR
Womens:
Lydia Faubert - 22:17.18 (Lifetime PR), Zophia Zaleski - 22:52.71 (Lifetime PR), Kinley Gerow - 24:10.96, Lia Hoffman - 24:38.57 (Lifetime PR), Katherina "Katie" Fuller - 25:03.34 (Lifetime PR), Emma Jaremba - 26:38.39, Kristyn Pratt - 28:25.54, Leah Rourke - 28:29.79, Adelia Breternitz - 29:45.46, Taryn Pratt - 36:01.09
Mens
Chase Barrigar - 21:39.79 (Lifetime PR), Dominic Rivette - 22:11.72, Mox Hutson - 31:05.08
9/15 - Soccer
Hemlock 3-0 Nouvel
Goals - Landon Wardin (2), Charlie Hyatt
Assists - Cole Romain, Braden Turner
Another clean sheet for Keeper Braden Turner
9/16 - Tennis
Hemlock lost 2-6 to Garber
Nick Chasnis won at 1 singles, 6-1, 6-3
Isaiah Steinert won at 4 singles, 6-2, 6-3
9/16 - Golf
Great day for our girls golf team at Vassar Golf Club! Freshman Maylin Buckley placed 8th and the team debuted their new visors in style.
Senior Athletes
If you are a student-athlete who is going to play NJCAA, NAIA, NCAA D1, 2 or 3 varsity athletics next Fall in College, please make sure to notify Athletic Director Mrs. Pohl (pohl@hemlockps.com) so that we can arrange for your signing day event!
Lets Be Healthy Huskies
We have partnered with Maple Leaf Counseling Services to create seamless accessibility to pre-arranged mental health supports for students on our campus during the school day. Maple Leaf Counseling Services offer intensive therapeutic counseling provided by licensed professionals. They currently accept the following insurances:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Am Better, Aetna, ASR, HAP, Priority Health, McLaren Advantage, McLaren Commercial, McLaren Medicare, Priority Health Medicare, McLaren Medicaid, Blue Cross Complete Medicaid, Medicare Plus Blue
For more information or if you are interested in enrolling your student in these services, contact Maple Leaf Counseling Services at (989)220-3060 or Danielle Perry at (989)642-9311.
Available Anytime, Because Our Students Matter All the Time
Hemlock Public School District has partnered with Gaggle ReachOut to offer a 24/7 crisis line for students. Whether by phone or chat, help is always just a message or call away—day or night.
Call 989-200-5514 or Chat (Click Here)
This service connects students with trained professionals ready to listen, support, and help in real time. It’s one more way we’re working to provide a safe and caring environment, where no student feels alone.
This week, we welcome Detroit native John Pomeroy, local favs Marsupial Creampie, Traverse City country rock band Boardman River, and husband and wife duo The Fridays. Just more incredible talent from all across our state.
We hope the weather gets a little chillier here very soon! We want to sweaters! Trivia theme tomorrow is cultural legends and myths. Starts at 7, and if you recall last week, we hope to see you earlier than that.
The Saginaw County Police Chief's Association is having a fundraising Golf outing on Thursday, September 18th, 2025. The location is Valley View Golf Course on Thomas Rd. in Thomas Twp. We are looking for teams to sign up using the flyer's QR code. Cost is $340.00 per team ($85.00 pp).
We are also looking for raffle prizes to be donated. Please let me know if you know any local businesses that would like to contribute. We are a non-profit and make donations throughout the year to good causes.
Here's your chance to get rid of those tires that have been laying around! Our first event on September 19th will be here soon. Register here: https://forms.gle/HyQTSkmPnFP79gXf9 or by calling our office at (989) 781-1720 Ext. 5
SAVE THE DATE AND TIME
Every fall we like to try and gather goods for our friends Hidden Harvest! This year instead of a trunk or treat we are going to offer family/friend/small group photos for non-perishables.
Mr. J’s Catering is teaming up with 3 local photographers with a few different seasonal backdrops (including a Christmas card) to get you beautiful professional pictures and some good food for non-perishable goods to benefit Hidden Harvest!
Save the time and save the day and save some cans!
We will be introducing you to our awesome photographers and letting you in on all the special details over the next few weeks, so stay tuned. We hope to make this a fall family event for everyone and can’t wait to have some more fall fun at the Hilltop Hideaway 540 S. Orr road.
With Halloween party planning underway, plan to join us at the Midland Antique Engine Association Tractor Club in association with the Midland Conservation District for a family fun-filled night of Tract-or Treating. We will have hayrides, face painting tractor pedal pulls, games, tractor touch, and a whole lot more PLUS trick or treating! All this fun takes place at the MAEA grounds on Meridian Rd (M30) a half mile south of Freeland Rd. Plan to join the fun!