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A Spokane area high school is testing a cell phone jammer to block students from texting and calling.

Mt. Spokane High School recently completed a three-day test. Principal John Hook told KHQ-TV the jamming device was turned on during class time and off during passing periods and lunch hours to give students access to parents or to make important calls.

The Mead School District is checking to make sure the jammer complies with all laws before putting it into use.

School policy requires students to turn off cell phones during class periods.

Parents Unite to Prevent Underage Drinking is a joint project of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) and the
Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesaler’s Association (MB&WWA). Together, our two organizations are committed to preventing under- age drinking in our communities.

Additional copies of this booklet may be ordered from www.mbwwa.org. A copy of the booklet may be downloaded below. Or, call MB&WWA (517) 482-5555, ext 12; or MASSP (517) 327-5315.

Prom is usually an unforgettable occasion. Even adults far removed from their high-school years tend to remember the event—what they wore, who their date was, where they went afterwards, and whether or not they attended the dance.

A panel of Michigan principals assembled by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) recognizes how special proms can be for high-school students. The principals also have suggestions that can lessen prom anxiety for both parents and students.

Most importantly, the principals say, parents should stick to their standards as their kids plan pre- and post-prom activities. Knowing that rules won’t be relaxed for the occasion can help children cope with peer pressures related to prom night.

A measure to change the age at which students could dropout of high school suddenly became parental rights legislation during today's House Education Committee.
An amendment to HB 4030, offered by Rep. Joel SHELTROWN (D-West Branch), would require parental approval for a student under 18 to drop out of school. The bill moved out of committee despite Republican opposition and onto the House floor.
At the beginning of the day, HB 4132 and HB 4030, the pair of bills would have increased the age at which a student could drop out of school from 16 to 18. Now, in a very practical sense, the bills are about giving parents a measure of control over potential drop out situations.

Article from Thrun Law Firm

ARE PARENTAL WAIVERS WORTH THE PAPER THEY'RE PRINTED ON?

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled that a pre-activity waiver of liability signed by a parent or legal guardian does not waive a child's right to sue for injuries sustained while engaging in that activity. Woodman v Kera,
L.L.C., __ Mich App __ (2008).

By August, the telltale signs have emerged. “Back to School” specials appear in newspaper ads. Prominent displays of notebooks, backpacks, and school supplies pop up in discount stores. And many parents start looking downright eager about the end of summer, when they can re-establish a normal routine.

Besides new school outfits and supplies, there are great ways to help your kids start off on the right foot for a successful school year, says a panel of mid-Michigan principals assembled by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP).

A prom is usually an unforgettable occasion. Even adults far removed from their high-school years tend to remember the event—what they wore, who their date was, where they went afterwards, and whether or not they attended the dance.

A panel of Michigan principals assembled by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) recognizes how special proms can be for high-school students. The principals also have suggestions that can lessen prom anxiety for both parents and students.

Years ago, a student's graduation from high school was marked by small family parties. Today, in many communities, those quiet gatherings have mushroomed into all-out, open-house celebrations that seem to fill every weekend in June.

How Not to Kill Kids Love of Sports. ( Link WSJ )

WORK & FAMILY By SUE SHELLENBARGER

All Soccer, All the Time? How Not to Kill Kids' Love of Sports"> August 9, 2007

Whatever your child’s plans after high school—whether it’s enrolling in a four-year college, a two-year community college, the military, or
vocational training—it’s vital to keep an eye on future goals when choosing a high-school class schedule. So says a panel of mid-Michigan
principals assembled by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.