Good afternoon Titan community,

The start of the school year is quickly approaching, and our office staff has been working hard to ensure that Stevenson High School is ready for the first day of school on August 26. I am excited to begin my seventh year as Principal, and I look forward to welcoming all our returning students as well as our class of 2028 to Stevenson.

This is the first of many Titan Voice emails you will receive from me. I do my best to communicate through email (Titan Voice) every other Friday during the regular school year. The Titan Voice as well as the Stevenson website should be your go-to sources for important updates and information.  You can always find the latest Titan Voice under the “News’ section on our website.

Please note that there is a slight change to our school hours this school year. Our new day will run from 7:15 a.m. – 2:09 p.m.

Please note, all students must exit the building by 2:30 p.m. unless they are directly supervised by a teacher, coach, or staff member. Students who have practice or activities that begin later in the day should go home and return at their scheduled time. Additionally, for safety reasons, students are not permitted to use the gym facilities unless a staff member or coach is present.

If you miss Titan Days, students can pick up their laptop on Friday, August 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or on Monday, August 25 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Media Center. These times are for LAPTOP pick up only.

*IMPORTANT* Required Forms Update* On a computer, log into your PARENT Powerschool account and click "Quick Links", then "Forms". Click on REQUIRED TO COMPLETE EACH YEAR in Powerschool. Click SUBMIT at the bottom when you have completed and electronically signed this online form. This must be done prior to Titan Days.

IF you have selected "I have changes..." Click on 1. Update Student Address, 2 Update Student Contacts, or 3 Update Health Information. If there are no changes, please do not hit submit on these pages.

Please note: If you make any changes to the “Update Student Address” page, please be sure to update the “Update Student Contacts: Legal Guardians and Emergency Contacts” page as well.

If your students name is spelled incorrectly in Powerschool, please email Caren.King@uticak12.org to get it corrected.

FINES & FEES

Please check your student’s PowerSchool account ‘Dashboard’ for Outstanding fees. Outstanding fees should be paid immediately. ALL outstanding fees/obligations must be cleared with Mrs. Darroch, Bookkeeper.

IMPORTANT: Students with outstanding fees/obligations cannot purchase 2025-2026 Parking Permits or participate in Athletics and other extra-curricular activities, including August Titan Days and Homecoming until all fees/obligations are cleared.

All fines can be paid via PaySchools CENTRAL: click here or Go to the Stevenson Home Page, hover over For Families, then Select: PaySchools Link.

Fines may also be paid with Cash/Check/Money Order at the Bookstore/Main Office during school hours.

*Please note we will not accept cash, checks or money Orders at Titan Days.

If you have a question about your student’s fees, please contact Remi Darroch, Bookkeeper, 586-797-1903 or remi.darroch@uticak12.org.

PAYSCHOOLS CENTRAL

 Follow these easy steps:

• Create an account from your computer or tablet at: www.payschoolscentral.com

• Complete the account registration by selecting register, enter your profile details, setting up your password via the email link that will be sent to you, then logging in.

• Add your children to your account using their student ID numbers. ID numbers are found on their report card available through PowerSchool.

• If you like, enter credit card and/or banking information as forms of payments to use with your PaySchools account.

A complete guide (with screen shots) is available at this link.

TECHNOLOGY

Families can purchase annual insurance for accidents that cause damage to the UCS school issued device. The insurance plan is $20.00 per year and can be purchased through PAYSCHOOLS CENTRAL. The window to purchase this insurance opens on Monday August 11, 2025 and ends on Friday, September 5, there will be no extensions, and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Click here for more information.

If you received a laptop from summer school or were in MADE last year, you DO NOT need to a get a laptop on Titan Days or the first day of school.

New incoming Sophomores and all new students will receive brand new laptops this year. All laptops have a case that CANNOT be removed. If your student attempts to remove the case, you will be charged, and your device insurance will be VOID.

REGISTRATION FORMS

Please print the appropriate grade and bring form to Titan Days. Find the links on the Stevenson website under Parent Quick Links.

SENIOR NAME VERIFICATION – Class of 2026 - 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.

PLEASE NOTE: 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.

MEDICATION

If your student requires medication to be taken during the school day, please bring in the UCS medical forms and their medication Monday through Friday from 8:00 – 2:30 during school days.  *Please note medications will not be collected on Titan Days or on the first day of school. You may bring medication to the office on Monday, August 18 (8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.), Tuesday August 19 (12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.), Friday August 22 (8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) or Monday August 25 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). Please contact Barb Johnston at Barbara.Johnston@uticak12.org  or (586) 797-1905 for further information.

ATTENDANCE – (586)797-1999

A parent must call the attendance line at (586)797-1999 if your student will be absent, tardy or will have an early dismissal. The attendance desk will enter the attendance in Powerschool. For early dismissals, the student will be written an early dismissal pass that they can pick up from the attendance desk. DO NOT call the main office for attendance.

PARKING PERMITS

Mrs. Johnston will be accepting parking permit applications from incoming seniors - class of 2026 at Titan Days, before and after school and at lunch time. The permits are $75. You can find the Parking Permit Application on the Stevenson website: Stevenson High School under Parent Quick Links. Please print it and bring copies of all required documents. *Junior (class of 2027) parking permits will be available for purchase starting September 8 and will be first come, first served, based on availability and eligibility. *Please note that all fines must be paid prior to purchasing a parking permit.

We will continue the Attendance Program from last school year. Parking permits are dependent on attendance. Students who have accumulated 5 or more tardies and/or Unexcused absences, will not receive their parking permit for the 1st five weeks of the school year (September 30, 2025). At that point, with responsible attendance, parking will be reevaluated for the school year. In addition, outstanding fees must be paid in full to be eligible for a parking permit. (Contact Remi Darroch, Bookkeeper, at remi.darroch@uticak12.org, 586-797-1903 for questions about your students fines.)

Reminder that 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

❖ Persistent disciplinary issue

We are looking forward to seeing the Stevenson halls filled with students on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 26, 2025.