All students are faced with the challenge of what they will do after they graduate. One question that arises frequently is what college are you going to attend?

ECAC promotes the importance of college visits when making this decision. We were excited to be able to get students back on campuses for tours this year.

Many components go into choosing a college or university. First and foremost is to find a college known for the program of study/major you want to pursue. Is the school accredited in your degree? Next, decide if you want to live on campus, off campus, or at home and commute. The cost of tuition, room & board, and fees is usually one of the top three deciding factors so comparing scholarships and financial aid packages becomes vital.

To help make this decision easier, we strongly suggest touring the college or university you are considering attending. Getting your boots on the campus makes a world of difference. This is your opportunity to talk with admissions, faculty, and students.

For the Class of 2023, our Readiness Time has been focused on career exploration through YouScience, identifying priorities when choosing a college, picking colleges based on these priorities, exploring their websites and virtual visits, creating comparison worksheet, and then visiting these schools.

Early College schedules two visits each year and tries to rotate which schools these are so each year students can get a different experience.

Twelve students from the Early College program attended the Grand Valley State University college tour, where they met with an admissions officer, took a guided tour of the campus, and ended at the food commons for lunch. Students were grateful for the opportunity, even with the cold weather and wet pavement. We can feel their excitement as they begin this college search process and are asking "where next?"

Parents, we encourage you and your child to schedule a couple visits this Spring and Summer. Investing this time will help make this process a little less stressful for students. They will gain valuable insight and information as they plan their transition from LMC to their next school.

Before college spring break, students met as a group with their mentors and played games and also decorated bags for Kids Food Basket.

They have been working hard and it was good to see them unwind.

Thank you to the mentors for investing your time in the Class of 2024. Mentors include Vivianna Espino, Kenison Bosma, Katherine Labonte, Joe Allen, Riley Landrigan, Kendalynn Haskins, Jalynn Dean, and Nova Plumley.

Dr. Patti Youngs' English 102 class is spending the remainder of the semester focusing on a group project to develop students' professional writing, research skills, interview skills, and presentation skills. The assignment requires students to create a School/Community Proposal.

They have been challenged to identify a social issue faced in their community today and explore the responsibility of society and the role of civil discourse in addressing controversial topics. As a vital part of collecting data, they are interviewing students from Miss McNitt's Sociology 101 class as well as other community "informants" to see what they feel are pressing issues in the community.

Applications for Allegan Advantage which is the Dual Enrollment through Lake Michigan College with Early College students are now being accepted for Fall 2022. This is for students seeking college credits while in high school. To be eligible you must have a 2.5 unweighted GPA.

Please use the link below for additional information:

Allegan Advantage Information

Please use this link to apply:

Application

Commencements are almost here! We are very proud of all our graduates. This year's commencements will take place on Sunday, May 1st at Lake Michigan College's main campus at the Mendel Center. Students should arrive at 8:30am where they will meet in room F-104 to line up. The ceremony begins at 10 am, and doors open at 9 am. for seating. Guests who arrive after 10 am will not be admitted into the Mainstage, even if they have a ticket. Instead, they will be seated in an overflow room. Graduates, please have your gown steamed before you arrive.

A photo will be taken as you receive your diploma and walk off stage by Grad Images. Your proof will be available after the ceremony. To view your proofs online, please visit www.gradimages.com. If you have any questions, contact customer service at 800-261-2576 or via email at giservice@gradimages.net. Also, we would like all the students to briefly stay after for a group photo before leaving with family to celebrate. You will be notified where to meet once everyone arrives.

A ticket is required for entry and seating in the Mainstage where the ceremony occurs. Everyone in the Mainstage will need a ticket, including toddlers. A graduation invitation or announcement CAN NOT be used for admission. If you need extra tickets, they may be picked up through the Mendel Center Mainstage Box Office on Friday, April 22, beginning at 6 pm. If the student is not going to pick up the ticket in person, the individual representing the graduate must have the student's ID as proof they are picking up tickets.

Extra seating will be available in overflow rooms if you do not have a ticket. Guests can watch the Commencement Ceremony live feed on a big screen. A ticket is not required for entry into overflow rooms.

March 21-25- Spring Break- No LMC classes

March 23- GVSU visit

April 1-8th-No Transportation provided by local districts. Plan accordingly as LMC is still in session.

April 13th, April 20th-Allegan Advantage Information nights. In person at 6:15pm-7:00pm. Virtual from 5:00pm-5:45pm. Email evy.houser@alleganaesa.org for link.

April 14-Grad Fair for 13th year students -11:00am

April 22- Pinning Ceremony for 13th-year students at Allegan Performing Arts Center, Allegan High School

May 1-Graduation at LMC Mendel Center-10:00am

May 5-Final grades available online

May 10th- Allegan Advantage Information nights. In person at 6:15pm-7:00pm. Virtual from 5:00pm-5:45pm. Email evy.houser@alleganaesa.org for link.