e-Minuteman May 25-31, 2012
More National Honors for SHS
For the second and third time this month, Stevenson has been named one of the best high schools in America. This time, the honors come from Newsweek magazine and the Washington Post. See the Newsweek rankings; read the Post rankings.
Final Exam Information
Final exams will be held Monday through Wednesday, June 4-6. Details >>
Graduation Countdown
The Class of 2012 will graduate on Thursday, June 7. Our graduation web page has lots of information, plus a link for directions to the Sears Centre Arena.
Junior, Senior Awards Announced
Several hundred juniors and seniors received departmental honors during the annual Awards Day ceremonies. Details >>
Self-Defense Classes for Female Students
The Physical Welfare Division is sponsoring the Brave Way Self-Defense Program for all interested female students in grades 10-12 on Tuesday and Thursday. Details >>
Spring Sports Awards Night
The Spring Sports Awards Night will be held Tuesday in the Sports Center beginning at 7 p.m.
Classical Drama Workshop
Students in the Classical Drama course will present their end-of-semester workshop at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Studio Theatre. Details >>
Attention Class of 2013
Students in the Class of 2013 are reminded to call Visual Image Photography at (847) 499-9300 to schedule an appointment for their senior picture at the Wheeling studio this summer. Only photos taken by VIP will appear in the school yearbook.
Patriot Plaudits
Stevenson earned 13 medals at the Science Olympiad National Tournament, the most in program history. ... The boys tennis team won its fifth consecutive sectional championship and qualified six players for this weekend’s state tournament. ... For the first time, Stevenson will be sending two Scholastic Bowl teams to two national tournaments. ... Jackie Setina and Kerrie Spaven finished 12th in their respective events at the state girls track and field meet. ... Devon Naftzger won a bronze medal, and three other students received honors, at the Fischoff Chamber National Chamber Music Competition. ... The boys track and field team won three events at sectionals and is sending seven competitors to the state meet. ... The girls soccer team won the regional championship, its fifth in school history. ... The Illinois Chess Association honored Adele Padgett and Victoria Bian ... The girls lacrosse team had its best season since the program began, finishing with a 14-6 record and reaching the sectional title game.
- Senior Class Party: Our last meeting before the big event will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Room 5044. Please contact Jill Katz at jillkatz1@aol.com with any questions.
- Showcase 2012 video is now online AND available on DVD. Click here to watch or visit our Facebook page for all the details!
- Attention SHS families: If you are interested in purchasing an ad for your business in the 2012-13 SHS Family Directory from the PPA, please contact Carolyn Osuyos at carolynabc123@gmail.com. For as little as $75 you can reach the more than 3,000 families whose students attend the school.
- Our last PPA general meeting of the year will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 5044. All PPA members are encouraged to attend!
Upcoming Calendar
For the full SHS calendar, click here.
2011-12 academic calendar
| Monday, May 28 |
No School - Memorial Day |
| Tuesday, May 29 |
Spring Sports Awards Night |
| Wednesday, May 30 |
NHS Induction Ceremony |
| Thursday, May 31 |
Classical Drama Workshop |
| Thursday, May 31 |
PPA Meeting |
| Friday, June 1 |
Spring Fling |
| Friday, June 1 |
End of Six-Week Grading Period |
| Friday, June 1 |
Spring Fling |
| Mon.-Wed., June 4-6 |
Final Exams |
| Thursday, June 7 |
Graduation |
| Monday, June 11 |
Summer School Begins |