Help Us Celebrate Our “Wickedly Oz-Some” Staff!
Next week (May 5–9) is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, and our theme is “Our Teachers and Staff are Wickedly Oz-Some!” Our amazing PTO will host a special luncheon on Thursday, and we’d love your help showing our team how much they’re appreciated. Here’s how you and your child can join in the fun each day:
Monday – Elphaba’s Kindness: Do an act of kindness for a teacher or staff member.
Tuesday – Glinda’s Goodness: Write 5 good things about a staff member and share it.
Wednesday – Popular: Bring a flower or drawing to help a staff member feel “popular.”
Thursday – Pink Goes Good with Green: Spirit Day! Wear pink and green to school.
Friday – Defy Gravity: Lift a staff member up with a kind note, card, or treat.
PTO Meeting & Color Trek Fundraiser Updates
Our final PTO meeting of the year is Monday, May 5th at 6 PM in the Media Center. We’ll be finalizing plans for the upcoming Timberwolf Color Trek, selecting 2025–26 PTO officers, and starting preparations for next school year. Your ideas and voice matter—we’d love to see you there! Our biggest fundraiser of the year is here! If you haven’t yet, please register your child using this link: Register Here Proceeds help fund field trips, assemblies, student and staff events, classroom resources, and more. Share your student’s fundraising page with friends and family! Ways to Donate: Online: Donation Link or Cash/Check (to “TFE PTO”) sent to school with your child’s name and teacher. Donations are accepted through May 16th.
Reminder: Late Start Day on Wednesday, May 7
This is a reminder that Wednesday is our final district-wide late start day. On this day, school will begin at 10:20 AM. Parent drop-off will start at 10:05 AM. Even though we’re starting late, breakfast will still be available for students. Transportation will be provided, and you can find your child’s estimated bus stop time at the link below: https://bit.ly/3DDrgym
Middle School Pom Team Tryouts
Tryouts for the 2025–2026 Howell Middle School Pom Team are right around the corner! Open to students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade next school year, this competitive Mid-American-style team has been state-ranked since 2005. The season runs from April through February, with breaks between camp and competitions. Tryouts will be held at Parker Middle School on Friday, May 16, from 6-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, from 12-3 p.m. To learn more, please visit https://bit.ly/4jPYsVM.
May Mental Health Resources
The Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) has partnered with ParentGuidance.org to offer free mental wellness resources for families in Livingston County. Parents can access on-demand courses, self-help tools, and a personal parenting coach for up to 30 minutes per week at no cost. Our Mental Wellness Resources webpage now features the April webinar calendar, newsletter, and more. To explore ParentGuidance.org and see how it can support your family, visit https://bit.ly/3AexYvV.
Drive the Future – Join Howell Public Schools’ Transportation Team Today!
Howell Public Schools is hiring school bus drivers to ensure smooth and reliable routes for our students. Our Transportation Department is currently operating with all hands on deck, including dispatchers, mechanics, and supervisors covering routes to minimize cancellations. While every effort is being made to avoid disruptions, some may still occur. Being a bus driver offers a rewarding career with competitive pay, paid training, summers off, snow days, and the chance to drive your very own "big yellow company car." If you're considering a career change or know someone who is, now is the perfect time to hit the road! Visit BeABusDriver.org to learn more and apply today!