Great news today that winter sports can begin starting Monday! Schedules will be determined tomorrow and communicated out asap.
Here is the MHSAA Update:
Earlier today, MDHHS released an updated emergency order that goes into effect on Monday, Feb. 8, which will allow full practices in winter contact sports to begin with competition to follow.
Here is the updated listing of the winter contact sports tournament dates with new “first contest” dates.
Girls Basketball
First contest: Feb. 8
Districts: March 22, 24, 26
Regionals: March 29, 31
Quarterfinals: April 5
Semifinals: April 7
Finals: April 9
Boys Basketball
First contest: Feb. 8
Districts: March 23, 25, 27
Regionals: March 30, April 1
Quarterfinals: April 6
Semifinals: April 8
Finals: April 10
Wrestling
First contest: Feb. 12
Districts: Team- Mar. 17-18; Individual- Mar. 20
Regionals: Team- Mar. 24; Individual- Mar. 27
Team Finals: March 30
Individual Finals: April 2-3
Mask Requirements and Testing Options:
Basketball & Ice Hockey: Schools, teams and individuals must wear a mask at all times, including during active participation (while “in the game”) during all practices and competition. For schools, teams and individuals that are “masked” at all times during practices and games, there is no COVID rapid testing requirement for practice and play. We are waiting on further guidance and details from MDHHS relative to testing requirements should teams/individuals in these two sports wish to use the testing option.
Wrestling: To be eligible to compete, all wrestlers must complete a negative rapid antigen test on the day of all meets with no exceptions. All individuals would also be subject to contract tracing and close contact requirements when positive cases or tests exist. Those tested wrestlers would be able to compete without wearing a mask during the match but masks would be required of all individuals at all other times during meets and practices. This is required for wrestling as published in the MDHHS FAQ document.
Testing Information: MDHHS will make rapid tests available at no charge to all wrestling schools along with other schools and sports that wish to test participants. Schools will need to order tests from the MDHHS and those will be shipped to the local ISD facility for pick-up. All participants would also be subject to all contract tracing and close contact requirements when positive cases or tests exist. Many more details on testing information (ordering, shipping, conducting, reporting, requirements, etc) will be available from the MDHHS very soon.
These same requirements would be in place for those junior high/middle schools that wish to play these four winter contact sports.
The last set of dates to be finalized will be the first practice dates for spring sports. At the present time there are no changes to out-of-season fall and spring sport workouts with masks and physical distancing being required.
More information and details will be shared with schools as we learn them relative to the restart of winter contact sports over the next few days.
Announcements: February 3, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Herff Jones will be accepting Freshman Class ring orders on February 18 th during lunch and after
school from 3:00pm -4:00pm in the library. Seniors may order Cap & Gown at this time also.
2. Reminder Student Handbook forms need to be turned into the office ASAP.
3. Picture Retakes have been scheduled for tomorrow, February 5th. Forms are located in the
hallway by the office.
4. If we have a virtual learning day on any Friday due to bad weather, you do not have live Zoom
meetings, you are required to check each of your teacher’s google classroom. There will be an
assignment with an instructional video from your teacher.
5. Planning ahead: There will be no CTE on 2/12. CTE has a PD day.
6. Attention all Football Players: Football Meetings with Coach Seiser will take place on Monday,
February 8th, during lunch periods. Players in grades 9th-11th will report to the Media Center
at 11:15 am (eat your lunch first). Players in grades 7th-8th will meet at 11:55 am in the Media
Center (7th grade players will eat with 8th Grade before the meeting).
Counseling News:
Event Results:
Birthdays: Kyle Laird
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Mashed Potato & Chicken Bowl
Announcements: February 3, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Mrs. Kintner's 3rd hour class needs to wait in the hallway outside the West lab. Do NOT go in
the lab until Mrs. K arrives!
2. Herff Jones will be accepting Freshman Class ring orders on February 18 th during lunch and after
school from 3:00pm -4:00pm in the library. Seniors may order Cap & Gown at this time also.
3. Reminder Student Handbook forms need to be turned into the office ASAP.
4. Picture Retakes have been scheduled for this Friday, February 5th. Forms are located in the
hallway by the office.
5. The hitting barn will be open the following times this week: Wednesday and Thursday after
school, Thursday 5-7 and Saturday 10:30-11:30 for softball.
6. If we have a virtual learning day on any Friday due to bad weather, you do not have live Zoom
meetings, you are required to check each of your teacher’s google classroom. There will be an
assignment with an instructional video from your teacher.
7. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICE:
Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Game room will be open after school until practice time)
Counseling News:
Event Results:
Birthdays: No Birthdays
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Ham Dinner
Announcements: February 2, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Happy Ground Hog’s Day.
2. Gym is closed during today's middle school lunch. Those students with jackets on will have the
option of going outside. Other options will be the game room or hallway outside of the game
room.
3. Herff Jones will be here today to present information for Freshman Class Rings, during WIN
Class in the gym.
4. Picture Retakes have been scheduled for this Friday, February 5th. Forms are located in the
hallway by the office.
5. The hitting barn will be open the following times this week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday after school, Tuesday and Thursday 5-7, and Saturday 10:30-11:30 for softball.
6. Practice Jersey are available in the office for $15.00.
7. If we have a virtual learning day on any Friday due to bad weather, you do not have live Zoom
meetings, you are required to check each of your teacher’s google classroom. There will be an
assignment with an instructional video from your teacher.
8. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICE:
Tuesday: after school until 4:30
Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Game room will be open after school until practice time)
Counseling News:
Event Results:
Birthdays: Tanner Hipkins
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Carnitas Pork Nachos
Announcements: February 1, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. February is Black History Month.
2. Herff Jones will be here tomorrow to present information for Freshman Class Rings.
3. Picture Retakes have been scheduled for this Friday, February 5th. Forms are located in the
hallway by the office.
4. Practice Jersey are available in the office for $15.00.
5. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICE:
Monday & Tuesday: after school until 4:30
Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Game room will be open after school until practice time)
Counseling News:
Event Results:
Birthdays: No Birthdays
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Boneless Chicken Wings
Announcements: January 29, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th . Forms are located in the hallway by the
office.
2. Practice Jersey are available in the office for $15.00.
Counseling News:
Event Results:
Birthdays: Curtis Price
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Oven Fried Chicken, Soft Baked Pretzel, & Cherry Crisp
Announcements: January 28, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Staff and Students: A reminder that backpacks and any type of bag are not allowed in the
classroom. Thanks for getting off to a good start with this during the 3rd marking period by
leaving your bags in your locked student locker
2. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th . Forms are located in the hallway by the
office.
3. The hitting barn will be open the following times this week: Tuesday and Thursday 5-7, Wed
after school and Thursday after school. It will be open on Saturday for softball at 10:30.
4. Practice Jersey are available in the office for $15.00.
Counseling News:
Event Results:
Birthdays:
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Mashed Potato & Chicken Bowl with A Fresh Baked Biscuit
Announcements: January 26, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Staff and Students: A reminder that backpacks and any type of bag are not allowed in the
classroom. Thanks for getting off to a good start with this during the 3rd marking period by
leaving your bags in your locked student locker
2. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th . Forms are located in the hallway by the
office.
3. The hitting barn will be open the following times this week: Tuesday and Thursday 5-7, Wed
after school and Thursday after school. It will be open on Saturday for softball at 10:30.
4. No 7 th grade Girls Basketball practice this week.
5. JUNIOR HIGH LUNCH: It's the 8th graders turn to eat first for the remainder of the school year.
So, 8th graders report to the cafeteria to eat first and the 7th graders report to the gym first.
6. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: There is no practice this week and more information to
come at the end of the week.
Counseling News:
Event Results:
Birthdays: No birthdays
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Walking Taco & Pineapple Jalapeno Slaw
Due to poor road conditions, afternoon BJSHS CTE and after school Ignite program has been canceled for today, Tuesday 1/26/21
Announcements: January 25, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th . Forms are located in the hallway by the
office.
2. The hitting barn will be open the following times this week: Tuesday and Thursday 5-7, Wed
after school and Thursday after school. It will be open on Saturday for softball at 10:30.
3. 3rd Hour Music Appreciation needs to report to the band room today.
4. No 7 th grade Girls Basketball practice this week.
Counseling News:
Event Results:
Birthdays: Weekend: Lillyan Herren-Howard & Michael Willford
Today: Caitlyn Batterbee
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Hot Dog on a Bun
Dear MHSAA Community,
Governor Whitmer’s press conference this morning included brand new information for the MHSAA and member schools relative to winter contact sports. We did not anticipate this delay in winter contact practices and competition, and today’s announcement has created many new questions. That being said, we are currently working to obtain further information on the MDHHS order.
There are no changes to current winter sports practices in basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling as those activities can continue with no physical contact, using social distancing and face masks. The same is true for fall and spring sport 4-player workouts being able to continue now.
The Representative Council and our staff will be using the next few days to gather all information and discuss current options. Know that the MHSAA remains FULLY committed to winter and spring sport seasons as this latest set of hurdles will require continued creativity in finding the way for both remaining seasons to be played.
Further information with updated details will reach you early next week.
Thank you.
Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
Announcements: January 22, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Today’s schedule is 5 th , 6 th , & 7 th periods.
2. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th . Forms are located in the hallway by the
office.
3. Attention Football Players: See you at 10am on Saturday for our next session.
4. The baseball hitting barn will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting today from 5-7.
5. If you think you lost a sweatshirt in the gym. They are now located on the lost and found table
by the office. The items will be donated afterschool today. Please look and claim.
Counseling News:
Event Results:
Birthdays: Austin Farrow, Chevy Quackenbush, & Shelby Samuel
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Pizza
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Announcements: January 20, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th . Forms are located in the hallway by the
office.
2. Attention Football Players: There will be no after school weight room session on Thursday. See
you at 10am on Saturday for our next session.
Counseling News:
Event Results:
Birthdays: No Birthdays
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Pizza Bake Casserole
Announcements: January 19, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th .
2. Football Players: Your banners are in the office. Please come pick up to take home.
3. Any 7 th or 8 th grade boys interested in playing basketball this year, there is a meeting today
during lunch. Meeting in the library.
4. Robotics team will be meeting on today 3:10-5:00 pm.
Counseling News: Seniors: The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship portal is now open,
check your graduating class' google classroom for more information.
Event Results:
Birthdays: Seth Onweller
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Beef Nachos & Fiesta rice
Announcements: January 18, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Late buses this morning will be the Elephant and Kite bus.
2. All students that will be enrolled in the Virtual School for second semester meet in the library
directly after the announcements.
3. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th .
4. Football Players: Your banners are in the office. Please come pick up to take home.
5. High School Winter Sports competitions may begin on Feb. 1 st , with the new guidelines.
6. Any 7 th or 8 th grade boys interested in playing basketball this year, there is a meeting Tuesday
the 19 th on your lunch. Meeting in the library.
7. Robotics team will be meeting on Tuesday, January 19th at 3:10-5:00 pm.
Counseling News: Seniors: The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship portal is now open,
check your graduating class' google classroom for more information.
Event Results: Congratulations to the following BPA members who placed for BPA region 8 Virtual
Competition and now advance to compete at state.
Logan Mathews: 1 st Payroll Accounting, 1 st Advanced Accounting, 3 rd Business Meeting
Management, 3 rd Financial Math, 4 th Administrative Support Concepts.
Becca Claypool: 1 st Basic Office Systems & Procedures & 2 nd Fundamental Word Processing
Emma Govitz: 2 nd Intermediate Word Processing & 4 th Fundamental Spreadsheets
Nicoli Claypool: 5 th PC Servicing & Troubleshooting
Birthdays: Weekend Birthday: Harley Cowell
Today: Alex Pahl
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Turkey & Mashed Potatoes with a Soft Baked Pretzel
Announcements: January 15, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Last call for students to look through lost and found. (table set up in the hall) It’s going to be
donated to the mission afterschool.
2. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th .
3. High School Winter Athletes: Please make sure you get your green card from the office by
Friday, especially if your team practices this week-end. If you had a physical last year, all we
need is the signed Health Questionnaire. If you didn't have a physical on file last year, you will
need to get a physical. These forms are available outside the office in the folders or if you have
questions, ask the office. If you do not have a green card at your first practice, you will not be
able to practice.
4. Football Players: Your banners are in the office. Please come pick up to take home.
5. Attention Beaverton Football Players: Weight Lifting and Conditioning will begin on Saturday,
January 16th, from 10am-11:15am. Bring your running shoes, mask, and water. In addition to
Saturdays, we will also lift on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm-4:45pm. 6th-8th graders
are also invited to participate in these sessions. See you Saturday.
6. Wrestling Practice times: This Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-3:00 in the high school.
7. High School Girls Basketball Players: Practice will begin on Monday from 5:00-7:00 at the high
school.
8. Middle School Girls Basketball will practice next Monday and Tuesday after school.
9. High School Winter Sports competitions may begin on Feb. 1 st , with the new guidelines.
10. Any 7 th or 8 th grade boys interested in playing basketball this year, there is a meeting Tuesday
the 19 th on your lunch. Meeting in the library.
Counseling News: Seniors: The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship portal is now
open, check your graduating class' google classroom for more information. Dual enrolled students: if
you have not turned in your textbook from last semester you have today and tomorrow to do so
without penalty. The next semester dual courses will begin January 10th. See Mrs. Phillips with any
questions.
Winter Semester Dual Enrolled Students may pick up books from Mrs. Phillips.
Event Results:
Birthdays: Cadence Augustine & Aaliyah Quintanilla
Announcements: January 14, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. BJSHS Students: Are you behind? Do you need help with your course work? We have academic
after school Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:20-4:20. Get caught up! Stop in before
the end of the marking period catches up to you!
2. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th .
3. High School Winter Athletes: Please make sure you get your green card from the office by
Friday, especially if your team practices this week-end. If you had a physical last year, all we
need is the signed Health Questionnaire. If you didn't have a physical on file last year, you will
need to get a physical. These forms are available outside the office in the folders or if you have
questions, ask the office. If you do not have a green card at your first practice, you will not be
able to practice.
4. Football Players: Your banners are in the office. Please come pick up to take home.
5. Attention Beaverton Football Players: Weight Lifting and Conditioning will begin on Saturday,
January 16th, from 10am-11:15am. Bring your running shoes, mask, and water. In addition to
Saturdays, we will also lift on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm-4:45pm. 6th-8th graders
are also invited to participate in these sessions. See you Saturday.
6. Wrestling Practice times: This Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-3:00 in the high school.
7. High School Girls Basketball Players: Practice will begin on Monday from 5:00-7:00 at the high
school.
8. Middle School Girls Basketball will practice next Monday and Tuesday after school.
9. High School Winter Sports competitions may begin on Feb. 1 st , with the new guidelines.
Counseling News: Seniors: The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship portal is now
open, check your graduating class' google classroom for more information. Dual enrolled students: if
you have not turned in your textbook from last semester you have today and tomorrow to do so
without penalty. The next semester dual courses will begin January 10th. See Mrs. Phillips with any
questions.
Winter Semester Dual Enrolled Students may pick up books from Mrs. Phillips.
Event Results: Beaverton Volleyball beat Calumet 3-0 to advance to state semifinals. Mady Pahl 28
assists, 15 digs, 7 kills; Molly Gerow 13 kills, 15 digs; Faith Danielak 7 kills; Alexis Grove 8 digs; Leiyah
Mungin 10 digs; Hannah Stearns 5 kills; Becca Wirt 4 kill.
Birthdays: Belated Happy Birthday to Ethan Athey, Austin Dobson, & Dylan Kasper
Today: Marissa Krohn & Jose Peyra Valiente
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Beef Nachos
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
The volleyball team will be arriving into town around 8:30. Safe travels to any fans coming up to greet the team! GO RED!