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• Auditions for the MHS Drama Department production of Twelve Angry Jurors will be held this Tuesday, August 29 from 3:45 to 5:45 pm and Wednesday, August 30th from 3:45 to 5:15 pm in the Auditorium. You only need to attend ONE of these sessions. Show and audition requirements/information available on the drama website: muskiedrama.wordpress.com or via this google doc:
  https://docs.google.com/a/mcsdonline.org/document/d/
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  Questions? Contact Mrs. Mauck rene.mauck@mcsdonline.org
• Drama Club will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 5th in the Auditorium from 3:30 – 5 pm.
• Fall Wrestling Club on Sundays 2-3p m and Mondays 6-7p m. Talk to Coach Kane (Rm 12-015) for more information.
• Model UN: If you are interested in participating in Model UN this year, please plan to attend one of the kickoff meetings in Ms. Hansen’s room on Tuesday, August 29th. You can attend at 7:45 am or 12:00 pm. Choose a time that works in your schedule, and bring your computer!
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): We will have our kickoff meeting on Wednesday, August 30th from 12:00-12:45 pm in Ms. Hansen’s room (11-024 in the new wing). Everyone interested is welcome to attend. There will be pizza!
• MHS Football T-shirts For Sale – $10: Available to purchase w/ Mrs. Borde in the Principal’s Office. Get yours today!!
  

• New Scholarship: See Scholarship section below.
• ACT Exam Preparation Course:
  4 Saturdays (1:00-4:00)- September 23, September 30, October 7, October 14
  $99 at BHC Outreach Center 301 Avenue of the Cities-East Moline
• SAT Exam Preparation Course:
  4 Saturdays (1:00-4:00)- October 28, November 4, November 11, November 18
  $199 at BHC Outreach Center 301 Avenue of the Cities-East Moline
• SAT Test Dates and Deadlines:
  Test Date: 10/7 Deadline: 9/8
  Test Date: 11/4 Deadline: 10/5
  Test Date: 12/2 Deadline: 11/2
• Seniors interested in ENGINEERING:
  Iowa State University- Senior Visitation Day – Friday, September 15
  Register by September 6 (parent/guardian or adult chaperone required)
  Register online: www.engineering.iastate.edu/srvis No cost
• Anyone interested in PHYSICAL THERAPY:
  St. Ambrose Physical Therapy Open House – Saturday, September 16, 8:50-1:30
  Register online: www.saw.edu/pt
  Cost: $10 (lunch and handouts provided)
• Want to visit Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa?
  Grand View University Autumn Visit Day – Saturday, September 23, 8:30-11:00
  RSVP by Wednesday, September 20 at www.grandview.edu
• Want to visit Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa?
  Morningside Senior Visit Days:
  September 22, October 6, October 27, November 10, December 1
• Iowa’s Largest College and Career Fair: 
  Golden Circle College and Career Fair- 130 Colleges, 16 Career Clusters, and Breakout Sessions
  Sunday, September 24, 12:30-3:00, Iowa Center for Higher Education, 2500 Fluer Drive, Des Moines ICANsucceed.org/goldencircle
• Homecoming T-shirts available to order/purchase – Deadline to order is August 30th. Order forms are available at the Attendance Center.  Homecoming T-shirt Order Form
  Muscatine High School invites you to join us in celebrating a Hollywood themed homecoming this year! In order to raise Muskie spirit, the MHS Student Council would like to offer an opportunity to order homecoming t-shirts. The football game is a Gold Out this year to raise awareness for childhood cancers. We hope to see you Friday, September 15th in your gold shirts supporting our Muskies! 
• Junior Bowling League at the RoseBowl in Muscatine: RoseBowl will be having an intro “Bowling Party” on Monday, September 11th at 6 pm. The RoseBowl will provide free pop and pizza to the bowlers. It will be the kick off to sign up bowlers for the Junior Bowling League that starts on September 18th. The price is $7 per person every Monday and runs for 30 weeks.  Teams will be formed once the number of participants is known. You can bowl on the same team with friends if you wish – it is meant to fun!
• Informational Baseball Meeting: There will be a brief informational meeting on Wednesday, August 30 at noon in the auditorium for anyone (grades 9-12) interested in playing Muskie Baseball for the 2017-18 school year. Information regarding academics and off-season expectations will be discussed.
• The Bonnie & Houser Gates will be open from 5 am to 9:30 am then open again at 3:00 pm to 11 pm.
• Recycle The (Homecoming) Dress:
  Saturday, Sept. 2nd
  10 AM to 2 PM
  The Hanger (located across from Jimmy Johns in the Muscatine Mall)
  Hosted by Linda’s Linens AND The Hanger
  Dressing rooms available
  Limit 1 free dress per studentNote: Linda’s Linens (129 E. 2nd Street) and The Hanger (1903 Park Ave – Muscatine Mall) will be accepting donated, clean great condition, short Homecoming dresses up until Homecoming date.
• Linda’s Linens will be having a Style Show during September “Second Saturday” (Sept.9) from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. at 129 E. 2nd Street  (next to Flower Gallery).  She will have Free, Consigned and New Dresses on display (limited amount of free dresses on style show).
  
• School/ID Pictures: If you missed the first picture day, LifeTouch will be at MHS on Sept. 5 from 7 am – 11 am in the  MHS Commons. ALL students, 9th-12th grade, need to have their picture taken for the yearbook, regardless if you purchase them or not.  Remaining picture date is October 2.
  Life Touch Order Form
• MHS Bell Schedules: Attached are the Regular, Early Out, and Late Bell Schedules.
  2017-18 MHS Bell Schedules
• MHS Golf Outing: The event is Sunday, September 24th at 9:00 am, Muscatine Municipal Golf Course.   Anyone interested in playing can call Tanya Howard at 414-336-1193 or Dave Crawley, Pro @ Muni, 563-263-4735.  MHS Golf Outing Registration Form
• “High School 101” presentation from the MHS Open House Parent meeting on Aug. 23.   “High-School-101”.pdf
•  Parents of Class of 2021 (incoming 9th Grade): Please complete and return your Dental Screening Form  Dental Screening Form to the Attendance Office.
• Parents of Class of 2018 Students: Please read this important information regarding up-to-date immunizations.
  12th Grade Immunization Requirement      Back-to-school Walk-in Immunization Clinic
• Driver Ed information can be obtained from the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency (MBAEA) website – https://www.mbaea.org/en/student_programs/driver_education/

** Important Dates **

• Sept. 4: Labor Day – No School
• Sept. 5: LifeTouch Pictures 7 am – 11 am – MHS Commons  Life Touch Order Form
  ALL students, 9th-12th grade, need to have their picture taken for the yearbook, regardless if you purchase them or not.  Remaining picture date is October 2.
  Life Touch Order Form
• Sept. 11-15: Homecoming Week
• Sept. 11 – Powder Puff Game – Junior vs. Senior Girls – MHS Stadium – 7 pm
• Sept. 14: Homecoming Parade – 6 pm
• Sept. 14: Homecoming King & Queen Coronation – MHS Gym @ 7:30 pm
• Sept. 15: Senior March to The RiverView Center
• Sept. 16: Homecoming Dance – MHS Gym – 9 pm – 12 am  (8-9 pm Special Education

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