Daily Announcements
October 1, 2026
Happy Birthday to: Zander Foster and Sophia Premoe
Homecoming is next week, and you should have received an email providing you with all the details. Of note, tickets for the dance will go on sale next week during lunch, and tickets will not be able to be bought at the door. Be sure to buy your ticket during lunch next week. Guest dance applications are in the office and due by Thursday October 8th.
After-School Expectations
Students, we need to clarify expectations for anyone remaining in the building after the school day ends.
If you are staying after school:
Athletes: You should be with your team and coach in your designated practice or meeting area.
Waiting for a ride: You should remain on or near the benches located by the building entrances/exits.
Attending an event: You should remain in the area where that event is taking place.
Students should not be roaming the hallways or spending time in unsupervised areas of the high school after school. Once the school day ends, you need to either leave the building or be in the appropriate supervised or designated area for the reason you are staying. Thank you for helping us keep the building safe and supervised after school.
Hey, sophomores and juniors! Interested in checking out Kent Career Tech Center? KCTC now has a Virtual Tour where you can explore their programs right from school or home. If you’re interested in attending KCTC, completing the tour gives you priority enrollment and makes you eligible for an in-person program tour. The deadline is November 20. Check out the tour at kentisd.org/ctevirtualtour and be sure to complete the survey when you finish. See your Mr. Wilson if you have questions!
New Online Process for Youth Work Permits
Beginning October 2, Michigan is changing how students obtain youth employment/work permits.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is launching a new Youth Employment Permit Portal, which will move the work permit process to one centralized online system.
What does this mean for students and families?
Beginning October 2:
- Kent City High School will no longer issue youth employment/work permits.
- Students and employers will complete the permit process online through the State of Michigan's new portal.
- The new statewide system is designed to make the process more convenient and accessible for students, families, and employers.
Students who are starting a new job or need a youth employment permit after October 2 should use the State of Michigan's new online process.
For additional information, instructions, and updates, visit Michigan.gov/YouthEmployment.
Please note: This is a statewide change to Michigan's youth employment permit process, not a change specific to Kent City Community Schools.
Athletics
Counselor Corner
To meet with a visiting college representative, please sign up in the office at least one day prior to their visit.
Oakland University visit on October 12 from 10:45 - 11:30a
Aquinas College Visit on October 14 from 10:45 - 11:30a
Grace Christian visit on October 21 from 10:45-11:30a
GVSU Visit on October 30 from 10:45-11:30a
Western Michigan University visit on November 3 from 10:45-11:30a
Northwood University visit December 3 10:45-11:30a
