Croswell-Lexington High School

Transcript from Mr. Wood's phone call today. Community Update 1-15-21. Have a great weekend everyone! https://5il.co/oo4h

Several students are returning to face-to-face school for second semester (Jan. 19th). Please refer to the bus schedule located at http://bit.ly/39z8hF5 Times may fluctuate as much as 15 minutes as we continue to make changes to these routes. Feel free to call transportation at 810-679-1070 if you have any questions.

Dear MHSAA Community, The Representative Council met today and took action on two items including an updated winter calendar for the five “contact” winter sports as defined by the MDHHS along with an extension of the Previous Academic Credit Record waiver, allowing local school districts to determine the eligibility status for winter and spring sport athletes during 2020-21 just as was done for fall athletes earlier this year under the previous academic term rule waiver. Know that we are seeking specific, sport-by-sport guidance in terms of defining what is, and what is not, allowed activity for “contact” winter sports from Jan. 16-Jan. 31. We will share this information as soon as we receive it. A virtual “roundtable” session has been scheduled by the MIAAA for tomorrow, Jan. 15 at 1pm, for athletic directors to connect with MHSAA staff to share information and answer questions. Updated Winter Calendar for Basketball, Competitive Cheer, Ice Hockey and Wrestling: The Council approved a plan for adjusting schedules for the five Winter “contact” sports which may begin non-contact practices on Jan. 16 but must delay any activities that involve physical contact between individuals until Feb. 1 per the recent update to the MDHHS epidemic plan. The updated schedule for girls and boys basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling pushes Finals for those sports into late March or early April. The Council approved the following dates: Girls Basketball First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 4 Districts: March 22, 24, 26 Regionals: March 29, 31 Quarterfinals: April 5 Semifinals: April 7 Finals: April 9 Boys Basketball First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 4 Districts: March 23, 25, 27 Regionals: March 30, April 1 Quarterfinals: April 6 Semifinals: April 8 Finals: April 10 Competitive Cheer First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 8 Districts: March 15-20 Regionals: March 22-24 Finals: March 26-27 Ice Hockey First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 1 Regionals: March 15-20 Quarterfinals: March 23 Semifinals: March 25-26 Finals: March 27 Wrestling First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 8 Districts: March 15-20 Regionals: March 22-28 Team Finals: March 31 Individual Finals: April 2-3 Spring sports will continue with their traditional dates, with first practices March 15. With this updated schedule, the majority of Winter athletes will have completed their seasons by the end of March. The updated schedule does carry on through schools’ spring breaks – MHSAA research found that 63 percent of member schools have spring break the week of March 29-April 4, with the other 37 percent are on break from April 5-11. Previous Academic Credit Record Waiver Extension: The Council also approved an extension of the previous academic credit record waiver, allowing local school districts to determine the eligibility status for winter and spring sport athletes during 2020-21 just as was done for fall athletes earlier this year under the previous academic term rule waiver. Note that the current academic credit record regulation (weekly or quarter grade checks as set by each school) has not changed and must be followed for all athletes, as under Regulation I, Section 8. Here is the full text of the updated Previous Academic Credit waiver regulation along with further guidance. Previous Academic Credit Record (Regulation I, Section 7): The MHSAA minimum eligibility requirement will continue to be waived for all sports played during the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. It is for each school to determine the eligibility criteria for students under the previous academic record rule. Schools may maintain the MHSAA minimum standard (66%), reduce the standard (e.g. 50%) or eliminate and/or modify it as they see fit so long as the policies are applied equally to all student-athletes without regard to athletic ability or potential. Students must continue to be enrolled in 66% of a full-time student course load. The current academic credit record regulation (weekly or quarter grade checks as set by each school) has not changed and must be followed, as under Regulation I, Section 8. As in the past under existing regulations, schools have the option to issue incompletes and keep online courses open and consider a student determined to be ineligible to become eligible when a deficiency of credit is made up and posted to the transcript, or on the 61st school day if passing on the 60th day. MHSAA regulations have always accepted pass-fail credit as opposed to a letter grade or GPA, and that has not changed. The MHSAA minimum standard of the previous academic credit record regulation will reactivate for fall sports based on credit from the 2nd semester or 3rd trimester of 2020-21. Connect with the MHSAA with questions or concerns. Thank you. Mark Uyl MHSAA Executive Director mark@mhsaa.com Phone: 517-332-5046 MHSAA.com

Dear MHSAA Community, With today’s press conference and public release of the MDHHS epidemic order effective as of Saturday, January 16, the following is information we know at this time. With the Representative Council scheduled to meet tomorrow, Jan. 14, along with dozens of additional questions that have already reached us this afternoon, schools should expect additional information and further communication in the next few days. Here is initial guidance to schools based on today’s announcement and release of the updated MDHHS order: No changes have been made to the three remaining fall sports in the MDHHS pilot rapid testing program; since the updated order goes into effect on Saturday, the two fall non-contact sports of girls swimming & diving and volleyball must continue with testing this week. Winter teams may continue with OUTDOOR conditioning activities through Friday, Jan. 15. On Saturday, Jan. 16, the following changes go into effect for school sports: The non-contact winter sport of swimming and diving- boys in the LP and both boys and girls in the UP- may begin practices on Jan. 16 and compete starting on Jan. 22. The non-contact sports of bowling and gymnastics may begin practice on Jan. 16 and compete starting on Jan. 25.  The four winter contact sports as defined by MDHHS include basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling. These four sports may begin indoor practices with no physical contact on Jan. 16. There must be at least 6 feet of distance between each occupied workout station with spaces and activities set up to maintain 6 feet between all persons at all times.  Based on the order, the first day of competition would be on Feb. 1 for these 4 sports with new MHSAA tournament dates. We will provide updated MHSAA tournament dates for these four winter sports by the end of this week.  The MHSAA will continue to actively advocate for an earlier start to competition and physical contact practices in these sports given the non-school sports activity within our state, and the school and non-school activity in our three bordering states, all include competition now in winter sports, including wrestling.  Spring sports and fall sports not involved in the MDHHS pilot testing program may begin indoor 4-player workouts and resume conditioning activities on Jan. 16. Note that all of this out-of-season activity must be NON-PHYSICAL CONTACT work at this time. Masks are required of all participants except when actively participating in swimming & diving and gymnastics. School weight rooms are now open for lifting and conditioning with physical distancing and NO PHYSICAL CONTACT activities and masks being worn at all times. Under this updated order, spectators for winter sports are limited to 100 persons, except for stadiums and arenas, which are capped at 250. Note that bowling center capacity is limited to 25% of total occupancy set by the local fire marshal. The Representative Council will be meeting tomorrow to address new calendar issues and other challenges that today’s MDHHS announcement created. We will communicate with all schools following the meeting with more updated information. Thank you. Mark Uyl MHSAA Executive Director mark@mhsaa.com Phone: 517-332-5046 MHSAA.com 

ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS!! Yearbooks are back on sale for $65, until Tuesday, January 19th. Stop by in Mrs. Arndt's room, email aarndt@croslex.org , or talk to a yearbook representative to get one!

Hello everyone! Please click the link below for information on the half day this week, the exam schedule, and second semester schedule information. Go Pioneers! https://5il.co/oicx

https://croswelllexingtonhighschool.bigteams.com/ Make sure to follow the athletic site listed above for your up to date schedules for both High School and Junior High School sporting events

SEMESTER EXAM INFORMATION: We have reached the last week of semester one! Please click the links below for the exam schedule and other exam information that was sent to students on Friday. https://5il.co/ofp6 https://5il.co/ofp7

Happy Friday, Pioneers! Please enjoy this message of positivity from the CLHS Making Visions of Reality class. Video credit: James Whitham https://youtu.be/TBOvL-wilI0

Athletic update: Winter sports are set to resume starting Jan 16th with practices for all sports. I know it has been a long process but fingers crossed we will be able to start then. Coaches are working on practice schedules as well as the Athletic Office finalizing the game schedules. Please be patient with us during this time as everything is pretty much changing on a daily basis. In the mean time if you would like to go to our new athletic page https://croswelllexingtonhighschool.bigteams.com/ you will be able to find up to date schedules there. Stay safe and lets hope 2021 is a better year. Mr. Kosal

Happy New Year! Just a reminder that tomorrow (Monday, January 4th) is a professional development day for staff. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 5th and we can’t wait to see them! Go Pioneers!

Congratulations to Zach Sergent on being named D3/4 AP Honorable Mention All State.

Here is the latest update from the MHSAA. https://www.mhsaa.com/News/Press-Releases/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9459/MHSAA-Representative-Council-Approves-Updated-Winter-Schedule As more information is release I will keep you updated. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and hope the New Year brings us many great sport memories and championships for the athletes here at Croswell-Lexington High School. Jeff Kosal

Last Friday, the high school band students were joined by Steve Lamb, tuba player with the United States Coast Guard Band. Mr. Lamb discussed the many different job opportunities that a professional musician can encounter in the field and also discussed his role as a musician in a military band.

Hello, Pioneers! Please take a few minutes to watch this video with some special shout-outs from the CLHS Administration! Have a great break , and safe, healthy, and happy holiday! We will see you in 2021! https://youtu.be/A1sK1jdUBL8

Attention Students & Parents: Progress reports are completed and posted to the students' portfolio on Skyward. As always, please check Skyward for the most accurate information on student grades. Have a great weekend!

Congratulations to the following players and coaches for receiving All-Blue Water Area for football. Big School All-Blue Water Area football team FIRST TEAM Offense QB - Jake Townsend, Croswell-Lexington WR - Saige Slanec, Croswell-Lexington WR - Isaac Lerma, Croswell-Lexington TE - Nolan Durand, Croswell-Lexington OL - Matt Lyons, Croswell-Lexington OL - Brendon Shaffer, Croswell-Lexington Defense DB - Ben Davis, Croswell-Lexington Special Teams KR/PR - Isaac Lerma, Croswell-Lexington Coaches Coach of the Year - Mike LeGrow, Croswell-Lexington Assistant Coach of the Year - Mike Sheridan, Croswell-Lexington Second Team Defense DL - Zach Sergent, Croswell-Lexington LB - Joey Noll, Croswell-Lexington Special Mention Defense DL - Carson Bowling, Croswell-Lexington DB - Nolan Moore, Croswell-Lexington We here at Croswell-Lexington are very proud of your accomplishments and being recognized by the Blue Water Area. Congratulations to everyone

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I want to take a minute to apologize to Saige Slanec for missing the poll that he had the honor of being nominated to. By no means was it on purpose. We here at Croswell-Lexington are very proud of all of our athletes and happy to promote their achievements. I personally take responsibility for this I am sorry. Saige looks to be have received the most votes for best wide receiver from the blue water area. Congrats Saige https://twitter.com/folsombrandonj/status/1331273372483923968?s=19 Mr. Kosal

Croswell-Lexington Schools would like to say congratulations to Zachary Sergent on receiving offers from Lawrence Tech University, Valparaiso and Madonna University to continue his football career at the next level. We at Croswell-Lexington Schools are very proud of you and best of luck with the decisions that you have ahead of you. You are going to be amazing at the next level.