Troy High Kicks Off “Activist Week”

Troy High’s Activist Week will begin on Saturday, February 3rd and go through Monday, February 12th, ending with their Snowcoming Dance.

Troy High’s Student Government has chosen the charity On My Own, a non-profit organization that helps young adults with developmental disabilities find the tools, skills, connections and places where they can live independently. Started by parents who wanted a place for their children to succeed, On My Own has served the Detroit Area for 25+ years and is excited to be chosen as this year’s Activist Week recipient out of several very worthy causes. According to THS StuGo Communications Director Jayla Turner (’24) “We looked at several organizations, but On My Own quickly rose to the top of our shortlist ---we have several special education classes right here at Troy High--- these students are our classmates and our friends, and we have created a real culture of love from the entire student body by getting to know these students personally, including them in school functions, hosting Unified Sports and Unified games--we really show up and show out.” Continued Turner: “Our district and school motto is ‘Where Everyone Belongs.’ We work every day to create a WEB of support for our special classmates, and are so excited to raise money and awareness for a program that will one day help them become independent—this hits very close to home.”

And if home is where the heart is, Troy High’s Student Government is ALL IN for Activist Week with exciting fundraisers, spirit days, events and contests:

Spirit/Dress Up Days

· Monday 2/5 – Pajama day

· Tuesday 2/6 – Jersey Day

· Wednesday 2/7 – Barbie vs. Ken

· Thursday 2/8 – Country vs. Country Club

· Friday 2/9 - Class Color Day (9th Gray, 10th Red, 11th White, 12th Black)

Restaurant Week

Skip cooking for a night or two and bring your family to one of the restaurants below! Mention Troy High for a discount on your meal and a percentage going toward Activist Week

· Saturday, February 3rd - Chipotle (Crooks Rd. Location)

· Sunday, February 4th – Savvy Sliders

· Monday, February 5th – Panera

· Tuesday, February 6th – Noodles & Co.

· Wednesday, February 7th – Panda Express (Rochester Rd.)

· Thursday, February 8th – Mod Pizza (Rochester Rd)

· Friday, February 9th – Dave’s Hot Chicken

· Saturday, February 10th - Zoyo

· Sunday, February 11th – Biggby Coffee

· Monday, February 12th – Pita Way

Events

· Saturday, February 3rd – Movie Night @ 6 pm

· Monday, February 5th – Troy High’s Got Talent (formerly Mr. Troy High)

· Tuesday, February 6th –Coin Stall* (all hours) & home basketball @ 7 pm

· Wednesday, February 7th – Donut truck, Powerpuff Volleyball Tournament

· Thursday, February 8th – “Splash Bash” at all lunches

· Friday, February 9th - Ticket to Skip It** (1,2,3 & lunch), Pep Assembly, Bingo Night 6 pm

· Saturday, February 10th - Snowcoming Dance

Ø Survivor*** and Crush 4 Your Crush will happen every day of the week

*Coin Stall Rules & Changes

· Instruction does not start until all money has been counted

· Cash will be counted FIRST

· $1 = 1 minute of class, $60 = Entire duration of class

· Wait for the time stalled with cash first, then begin counting coins

· If class becomes too disruptive, teachers can use their discretion to stop counting and continue class/instruction

· Coin buckets stay in the classroom, not with the teacher

· A student government representative will be around each hour to collect

**Ticket to Skip It

Rules: Have to wear a wristband for the duration of the event

Staff is allowed to stop you at any time to check your wristband to ensure you're in the correct spot

Stay in the designated area for the whole time:

· 1st hour - Study Hall in Media Center

· 2nd hour - Movie in Auditorium

· 3rd hour - Brains & Games

· Lunch - DQ Blizzards in the cafeteria

***Survivor

This will happen throughout the entire week, with the first challenge beginning on Sunday. There are four contestants per grade, plus four teacher contestants. Each day, contestants will miss 1 class period a day (until they are voted off at the Tribal Council). Episodes will be released daily on YouTube to be shown at a specific hour of the school day. The final "episode" or challenge will be live at the Pep Assembly on Friday.

Turner says StuCo hopes to exceed last year’s total of $33,923 and welcomes the community to contribute and become involved in their charitable activities:

To keep up with Activist Week activities including Survivor updates, check the following: https://www.youtube.com/@troyhighstudentgovernment1556.

To donate directly to OnMyWay visit: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/on-my-own-of-michigan-inc.

For more information, contact Troy High Student Council Adviser Melissa Nita at MNita@troy.k12.mi.us or visit Troy High’s website at: https://www.troycolts.org/

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