February 16-20 - No School, Mid-Winter Break

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Kenneth L. Cucchi III

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Good afternoon Titan Community,

The second semester is under way!  As we hit the ground running, I would like to remind parents to continue checking Powerschool to stay on top of your student’s grades and attendance.  Our Spring Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, from 4:00 – 7:00pm. We will offer in-person and virtual conference options.  Sign up coming soon! 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS TO START SEMESTER 2

• Please continue checking the Stevenson website and the tabs at the top of the website. Most information you need can be found there! 

• Students are expected to be in school on time. Parking Permits may be suspended for the following reasons: 

• Excessive unexcused absences or tardies
• Careless or reckless driving
• Students who leave school during the day
• Persistent disciplinary issues

• When a student is going to be absent, parents/guardians should report the absence before the school day begins. Calls to the attendance line at 586-797-1999 can be made 24 hours a day. The following reasons for an absence will be accepted as an excused absence: student illness, hospitalization, doctor ordered bed rest, mandatory court appearance that has been pre-arranged, death in the immediate family, family vacation that has been pre-arranged and approved, medical appointments and administrative permission. All other absences will be unexcused.

• The school day ends at 2:09 p.m. Students must exit the building by 2:30 p.m. Any student who is staying after school must be under the supervision of a staff member, coach, or teacher. If practice is not immediately after school, students are expected to go home and return at their practice time. Also note that students are not allowed in the gyms at any time unless a coach or teacher is present.

• Stevenson is a closed campus and students are not allowed to leave for lunch. Parents should not be calling students out for lunch; they will not be able to leave. Also, students are not allowed to have outside food dropped off or delivered during the school day. School lunches and breakfasts are free to all students this year.

• Student ID’s must be worn on campus, at all times.

Graduating Seniors are invited to apply for the 2026 Superintendent’s Scholarships.  Over $35,000 in scholarships will be awarded this year funded through the Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence and other sources.

Students are required to submit a copy of their high school transcript as well as receive one recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, administrator or non-family member. The individual making the recommendation will need to submit an online appraisal.

In addition to the Superintendent’s Scholarship, there are several optional scholarship opportunities within the application – the Stefan’s Hope Scholarship, the Larry M. Smith Memorial Scholarship, the Lois Holtgren-Groblicki Scholarship, the Jean E. Peper Scholarship, the William R. Peper Scholarship, the Michele Templeton Scholarship and the Lillian and Gus Demas Scholarship. 

Please see the flyer in the Titan Voice for more information.

SOCIAL STUDIES OLYMPIAD – There is an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 27 right after school for students interested in joining Stevenson’s widely- recognized Social Studies Olympiad Team.  The meeting will be held in Ms. Frischman’s room (B-27). This year’s theme is "EXPLORING THE BILL OF RIGHTS".  There are many possibilities for incorporating this theme into art, poetry, photography, speaking, podcast, song, current event editorial essay, online presentation, and theme graphic design events, and so many more! Event spaces are limited and are first-come first-served!  Social Studies Olympiad is a minimal time commitment and event entries are done on your own and mailed in to be judges for state-wide medals.

**SENIOR NAME VERIFICATION – Class of 2026 – Senior parents - Please complete this form ASAP. If your student’s name is not correct in Powerschool, please email Caren.king@uticak12.org ASAP. Diplomas are printed using the name listed in PowerSchool, so any errors will be reflected on the diploma.

Class of 2026 important dates:

Mandatory Senior Parent Meeting: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 

Honor’s Night (Invitation Only) - May 11, 2026

Prom: May 27, 2026

Seniors Last Day: May 21, 2026

*Graduation: June 7, 2026 @ 10:00am at Oakland University

Senior All Night Party: June 7, 2026

*The graduation date for the Class of 2026 has been finalized. Earlier this fall, we shared a backup date and time in the event that Oakland University was needed for the FIFA World Cup tournament; however, that alternative date will not be necessary. Additional graduation details will be shared as we get closer to June.

REMINDER – Outstanding fees must be cleared each year. 

Seniors with outstanding fees cannot purchase a Prom ticket and will not receive their graduation tickets or diploma until all fees have been paid.

NOTE: Families need to access PowerSchool to view student fees.  Outstanding fees are not displayed in PaySchools Central.  Fee Balances can be viewed in the upper right corner of the Dashboard on your PowerSchool App.  You can also view Fee Balances in PowerSchool on your desktop by selecting “Site Map” in the upper right corner, clicking on “Balance”, and selecting “Transaction.”

Payments can be made as follows: 

• Credit / Debit payments can be made via PaySchools Central, www.payschoolscentral.com   

• • You will need to Register to create an account (if you haven’t already).   
  • ADD your student to your account using their Student Id number. 
  • From the Dashboard, select Fine Obligations (Stevenson), select the related Fee Category or Miscellaneous Fine Obligations, click the  to Add to Cart, you will be prompted to enter your payment amount, and Checkout. 

• Cash, Check (payable to Stevenson), or Money Order payments can be made at Stevenson High School Main Office/Bookstore.

Please contact our Bookkeeper, Remi Darroch, 586-797-1903, remi.darroch@uticak12.org

Counseling Updates –

New Semester Transition
With the start of a new semester, students are actively adjusting to new classes and schedules, and we appreciate everyone’s patience during this transition.

Semester Transcripts
Seniors and senior parents should note that semester transcripts will not be available to send to colleges until mid-January.

2026–2027 Scheduling
Scheduling for the 2026–2027 school year will begin the week of January 19th.

Credit Recovery Opportunities
Students in need of credit recovery will have the opportunity to sign up for courses at no cost beginning January 20th, with classes starting Monday, February 2nd. Please see your counselor for more information.

FAFSA Reminder for Seniors
Seniors, please remember that it is not too late to complete your FAFSA. If you need assistance, please see your counselor—we are happy to help!

IMPORTANT Reminder that students MUST BE ON TIME to class.  Excessive tardies may result in the loss of their parking permit.

Student Parking – Students could lose their parking permit for irresponsible driving, persistent disciplinary issues or accumulating 5 or more tardies.  See the Titan Voice for more details.

Parking permits are issued based on availability and the students attendance. All fines and fees must be paid prior to receiving a permit.

**Parking with no permit = stickered => Saturday School => Suspension

Sophomore Parking Permits Now Available – Students must submit:

• A completed parking permit application
• A copy of their driver’s license
• A copy of the current registration for each car listed

Application and copies should be submitted to Mrs. Johnston in the Associate Principal’s Office.

PLEASE NOTE: Stevenson High School is a CLOSED CAMPUS, meaning students are not allowed to leave the campus during the school day.

Students are NOT permitted to have food or beverages delivered to Stevenson High School at any time during the school day. This includes Door Dash, Grub Hub, and any other delivery services or family members.

The Titan Voice and the Stevenson website should be your first line of communication regarding information pertaining to Stevenson. When you go to our website, you will find the Titan Voice linked under News.

ATTENDANCE – (586)797-1999

A parent must call the attendance line at (586)797-1999 the day of the absence or prior if your student will be absent, tardy or will have an early dismissal. The attendance desk will enter the attendance in Powerschool. DO NOT call the main office for attendance.  

- For early dismissals, please call the attendance line early in the day so the Attendance Secretary can enter the early dismissal in PowerSchool. The student should inform their teacher, upon arriving to class, that they have an early dismissal.

DRESS CODE

Students must adhere to the dress code guidelines outlined in the student handbook • Indecent, tattered, or unsafe dress or footwear, or attire that calls undue attention to the wearer or has lettering or symbols that are disrespectful or derogatory are not allowed. • Beach wear, low-cut tops, tank tops, sleeveless tops, muscle shirts, see through clothing, short skirts or shorts, pajamas, tight clothing without proper coverage and clothing exposing the shoulders or mid-section are not allowed. • Knee length shorts and skirts are acceptable. Shoes must be worn. • Outerwear, such as coats and hats, is not to be worn in school. • Clothing that promotes illegal substances or drugs, illegal activities, violence, tobacco, or alcohol is prohibited. • Clothing or head coverings worn as group identifiers that promote a disruptive school climate are prohibited. • Clothing consistent with religious or cultural beliefs is acceptable. • Jewelry and accessories that may be deemed dangerous are prohibited.

With Titan Pride,

Kenneth L. Cucchi III