January 19, 2022
Starting today, we will no longer be providing building covid clinics. An outside organization will be conducting testing from 3-6PM Monday-Thursday for both rapid and PCR.
The final exam schedule for this week can be found in the link below
Students remember, no passes are allowed during finals!
Clubs
The Charity Drive has been extended and will be accepting donations by the bus doors. Socks, blankets, toiletries, diapers, baby formula, and cash are heavily appreciated. The donations will be going out to the First Step domestic abuse shelter and the Veteran’s hospital.
The Interact Club is looking for Blessing in a Backpack volunteers for TODAY, January 19, from 6 – 7:30 pm. ALL students are welcome and will earn 1-1/2 Community Service hours. Check the EF Club page for more information.
Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/7Xg7tNqVAUX9bNGs8
The Class of 2024 is hosting two fundraisers over the next week. Iceberg is on Wednesday 1/20 and Thursday 1/21 from 10-3. See Ms. Gallagher in B-7 for flyers. You must show the flyer to get the donation. Then on Monday 1/24 On the Border is hosting from 11 am – 10 pm for dine in or take out. Mention the Class of 2024 to get the donation.
CO-OP
Area businesses have many open part time positions and are short staff. The link contains CO-OP approved businesses. See Co-OP teacher, Mr Elliott, F8, before school, T-time or B lunch with any questions.
Coding Club
Wave 2 of Coding Club will start on February 3rd, sign up sheets will be available in the cafeteria during both A and B lunch.”
Seniors: The last chance to submit a Senior headshot or Opt out waiver is January 21st. If you need a waiver, they are on the school website under the yearbook tab. If you need to confirm your picture is turned in, please check the list on the bulletin board across from Mr. Pletzke’s class in F hall. After January 21 we cannot make any changes to this section in the yearbook.”
Model United Nations
Model United Nations is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. Students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organization’s agenda.
All High School students in the Dearborn/ Dearborn Heights area are welcome to join!
Meetings will be held every other Thursday at 6:00 PM
For more information or to join, please email: mariamfawaz@gmail.com
Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts is looking for Edsel Ford’s best artists. Please, submit your artwork to The Detroit Institute of Art’s Wayne County High School Art Exhibition. Submissions are open through March 31st. More information can be found at the Detroit Institute of Arts website. https://www.dia.org/callforwaynehs22
The Bolt
Students don’t forget to check out our School Newspaper, The Bolt!
Click on the following link The Bolt
This link can also be found on the Edsel Ford Blog!
Counseling
Scholarship Opportunities
The University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit is sponsoring twelve unique scholarship opportunities for incoming Freshman students attending UM Ann Arbor in the Fall of 2022.
Please visit the University of Michigan Club website at
The due date for scholarship applications is February 11, 2022 by 5:00 pm.
Please note: the UofM Club of Greater Detroit will be following up with their program via email- Please email the name of your College Counselor and their email address to scholarships@umclubgreaterdetroit.org
Additional Scholarship opportunities are available through the counseling blog!
Please subscribe to the link below so you never miss a thing!
iblog.dearbornschools.org/efhscounseling/
Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be on sale at Lunch. If you would like to buy a 2021 (last year’s yearbook) there still are some available for $75. If you would like to pre-order a 2022 yearbook (this year’s yearbook), you can do so at lunch or after/before school in F-9 Mr. Pletzke’s classroom for $65.
If you buy a 2021 and 2022 at the same time during the month of January , the cost for both will be $125. Payments can be CASH or CHECKS made out to Edsel Ford.
Athletics
Student ID’s are required for all home JV and Varsity Basketball games.
Due to Covid numbers increasing, the school district is considering a spectator limitation. If you are in attendance, please make sure that you are fully masked and your behavior is appropriate.
Click on the following link below for this week’s Athletic Schedule
Check out our Edsel Athletic Department Website!
****PLEASE NOTE: Student ID is required for our home athletic events. Only students from the participating teams will be allowed to enter. Dearborn HS and Fordson HS have the same policy.****
Informational
EFHS Free Tutoring
Students, Edsel is now offering Free Tutoring! Work in small groups to receive tutoring from our own EFHS highly qualified teachers and/or NHS members.
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays – 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Activity Busses #656 & #668 at 4:30 p.m.
Click on the link to know more! EFHS Free Tutoring
Please note: This communication can also be found on the Edsel Ford High School Blog
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Zenib Ali, Parent Student Liaison Edsel Ford High School 313-827-8123 aliz1@dearbornschools.org