Our district is offering new increased rates for substitute teachers! Please contact our Human Resources Dept. at (810) 984-3101 or humanresource@phasd.us for information and applications.
With the most diverse and advanced placement programs in the region, Port Huron Schools is proud to highlight the guitar program at Port Huron High School!
This program encompasses two guitar classes for students with a wide range of experience. Any student who is interested in enrolling in guitar class is welcome. They can bring their own guitar from home, or we have a limited amount of guitars to loan out to students on a first-come-first-serve basis. Guitar students will learn guitar techniques along with a variety of songs that are performed at semester concerts featuring songs from artists like: Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, Beyonce, Tame Impala, and much more.
The December 2022 Blue Water College Access Network e-newsletter December 2022: https://www.smore.com/gws0u-blue-water-college-access-network?ref=email-content#w-7970962738
Tonight, the Board of Education recognized and honored several important people at its monthly meeting. Trustee Denise Brooks was thanked for her valuable service for the past six years as a Board member. Tonight was her final meeting. Kim Dooley, the Chair of the PHS Endowment Fund was recognized with the district's Community Advocate Award for her tireless efforts and contribution to the district with the annual Crosstown Showdown and K's for Kids fundraisers. Superintendent Kerhoulas also recognized the two finalists from PHN Art Teacher Victoria Hussey's class for their designs of the annual district digital Christmas card. Toryn Judd (PHN '25) is this year's runner up and Isabella Maggs (PHN '25) is the 2022 winner! Thank you both for your talents and creativity.
Thank you to the Port Huron Prowlers, Sperry's Moviehouse and Meemic Insurance Specialists Agency in Marysville for providing prizes to our students and staff each month at our board recognitions. Thank you all for your dedication to Port Huron Schools! Happy holidays!
Thank you to our partners at RadioFirst and First Student for supporting this year's "Stuff the Bus" efforts. We appreciate the generosity and efforts of our participating schools Indian Woods, Roosevelt and the STEAM Academy at Woodrow Wilson elementary, Fort Gratiot Middle and Port Huron Northern!
SAVE THE DATE: Ks for Kids fun run is June 8, 2023!
Administrator Spotlight:
Stephanie Ford is an interim Dean in our district. She works with students at Indian Woods, Michigamme and Thomas Edison elementary schools. Mrs. Ford has strong leadership skills, elementary and middle school teaching experience and was most recently a K-12 behavior coach.
"So grateful for this opportunity! I’m looking forward to an exciting & rewarding school year serving the Charger, Scouts and Little Chief students, families & staff! Some of my favorite things are reading and watching my sons play baseball and football. I also love getting to know everyone, so if you see me please stop to say “hi” & tell me about some of your faves!"
Holiday Spirit Alert! If you visit Keewahdin Elementary, you will see painted windows created by the PHN Art students as a surprise for the elementary students. #1PHASDProud of our students collaborating in goodwill and cheer! Click this link for images: https://tinyurl.com/4dkcubau
Each year, students from PHHS or PHN design the District’s digital holiday greeting card. The winning design is shared with over 900 Port Huron Schools staff members and over 8,600 community members through this newsletter. In addition, it is distributed to the greater business community - approximately 1,400 individuals - via the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce weekly e-newsletter, and is posted on the District’s online media. As a student, it is quite an honor to have your design chosen for such a wide audience.
This year's winning entry was created by Isabella Maggs (PHN ‘25). Our runner up designer is Toryn Judd (PHN ‘25). Both Isabella and Toryn, along with PHN art teacher Victoria Hussey, have been invited to attend the December 19 board meeting where they will be formally honored for their creative designs.
Administrator Spotlight:
Last week, Mrs. Heather Hill was named as the Interim Principal at the Literacy Academy for the remainder of the year. She has strong leadership skills and elementary teaching and administrative experience. Mrs. Hill has taught at the STEAM and Literacy Academies, as well as been the administrator of the PHS Virtual Program and was most recently an elementary dean. Her strengths include a desire to build strong relationships through listening to students, parents, and staff along with a strong instructional background.
"I feel honored to be back at the Literacy Academy at Cleveland and am excited to continue to build positive relationships with our students, families, and community members. I look forward to working alongside the amazing LACE staff as we work to provide a supportive school environment and promote students' success for all."
We hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Here's a fun look at one of the traditions our district has with Garfield Elementary! Click this link to view: https://vimeo.com/773487861/78e03e1956
Administrator Spotlight: At the beginning of this school year, Jillian Ciesielski was named principal at Holland Woods Middle School where she had been serving as interim principal. Prior to this year, Mrs. Ciesielski served as the HWMS and Port Huron High School assistant principals for six years. Her role at PHHS also included Athletic Director. "I am so excited to be returning to Holland Woods as principal for the 2022-23 school year. Our team at HW is top notch! On behalf of everyone here, we look forward to meeting our new incoming Warriors and welcoming back our 7th and 8th graders. It is going to be a fantastic year! Go Warriors!!"
The Port Huron Schools Endowment Fund invites students from PHHS and PHN to join the Student Advisory Group.
