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MHS Hours: 7:45AM-3:45PM Monday-Friday  2021-2022 MHS Bell Schedules
MHS has a new phone system and menu when dialing 563-263-6141. Please listen to the menu to select the proper department. For Spanish assistance please press 5.

• • Press 1 – Attendance (or call directly at 563-263-6616)
  • Press 2 – Student Services, Transcripts and Grade Level Counselors
  • Press 3 – MHS Nurse
  • Press 4 – Athletics
  • Press 5 – Spanish Assistance
  • For all other calls, please stay on the line or Press 0 for assistance or to leave a voicemail.

MHS Direct Dial Phone Numbers

 Announcements in Green – New
Announcements in Blue – Previous Day
Announcements in Black – 2 Days or older by request

• Free School Supplies are available in front of the Principal’s office. Please take what you need! Courtesy of the Muskie Locker.
• 10th Grade students who took the PreACT last spring will have a meeting to receive and go over their PreACT results this Wednesday 9/1/21 during Muskie Time in the auditorium.
• 11th Grade students who took the PreACT last spring will have a meeting to receive and go over their Pre ACT results this Thursday 9/2/21during muskie time in the auditorium.
• MCSD Meal Viewer: Meal Viewer is also available for cell phones in app stores. If you create a profile for yourself you may toggle between all the district menus.
• Sept. 6: NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
• Sept. 8: Picture Day (Student & Staff) will be Sept. 8 from 7am-2pm in the MHS Gym. Order forms are available at the Attendance Center. ( If you are getting picture retakes, please bring your packet with you.)
• Student IDs and Pictures (for those that had their picture taken/ordered pictures on Aug. 4th) can be picked up in STUDENT SERVICES. Also, If you already picked up your Student ID, AND purchased an Activity Pass to stop in Student Services and have your ID stamped.
• Activity Passes are available for sale at the Attendance Center for $50.
• AUDITIONS for MHS Fall Play – The Book of Will – are to be held on Tuesday (8/31) and Wednesday (9/1). Follow the link to the Audition Packet which has all the information needed. Contact Mrs Mauck with questions.
• Yearbook Distribution: On Monday, August 30th, yearbook staff will distribute 2020-21 yearbooks for those that ordered them by the AD Office during Muskie Time. An announcement will be made prior to Muskie Time.
• Our first Pride Club meeting of the year will be Friday, September 3, during Muskie Time,
  in Ms. Cromer’s room, 22-013. We will be setting up for the year and discussing a Saturday field trip opportunity- and there will be snacks!
• Silver Cord Opportunity: Food Truck Fight – September 18th in Riverside Park in Muscatine! This is a family friendly event and we are looking forward to donating a portion of our proceeds to help fund the new amphitheater project that’s proposed in Riverside Park for future concerts and events. To volunteer: visit https://www.foodtruckfight.com/students & sign up! See attached event brochure with details about the event or how to volunteer Contact Mrs. Keltner or Jacquelyn Bunch admin@foodtruckfight.com with questions!
• Senior Parking Spots:
  • Pick up a packet at Attendance starting Monday, August 30th.
  • Turn into the Attendance Office by Monday, September 13th with money. The sooner you turn in your paperwork, the closer spot to the school you will receive!
  • You’ll receive an email by Tuesday morning, September 14th with approval/ disapproval of design.
  • If design is not approved, money will be refunded
  • Painting days will take place on Wednesday, September 15th after school and Saturday, September 18th in the morning.
  • Email Mrs. Rauenbuehler, Aubrey Haney, or Abbie Yerington if you have any questions!
• Pop Up store for Homecoming T-shirts are now open until September 2nd. Please use the following link to order! T-shirts will be available for pickup at Phelps or shipping.  https://stores.inksoft.com/phelpsusa_mhs_homecoming/shop/home
• 4th hour STUDY HALL will be in the Auditorium this week.
• The Magic the Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons Clubs will have meetings for students interested in participating on Friday, 9/3/21 at the beginning of both lunch segments in Ben Johns’ office (21-031, the glass office upstairs in the Language Arts wing).  The club will begin meeting after school on Tuesday, 9/7/21 in the Commons, and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm.  See Ben Johns or Garrett Head if you have any questions.
• Support your MHS athlete in their chosen sport by placing an ad in the MHS Sport program. Details and order form are at: https://bit.ly/2EDytT3
• Muskies! Mark your calendars for MHS Homecoming 2021: September 20th-25th.
  Homecoming Theme is Muskie Olympics. Our Student Council is already hard at work planning events! #MuskieHomecoming #MuskieSchools #MuscatineHS #MuskieOlympics #muskienation
• MHS Homecoming Dance will be Saturday, Sept. 25th at the high school from 8-11 PM. Ticket prices are still being determined.
• MHS Parents & Students: The Powerschool Mobile App is a great resource to have!   Mobile App Instructions
  
• Silver Cord Opportunities:  See Silver Cord Section below
• Breakfast is served at “CRUMBS” in the Cafeteria from 7:30am-8:20am.
• Student IDs and Pictures (for those that had their picture taken/ordered pictures on Aug. 4th) can be picked up OUTSIDE OF STUDENT SERVICES DURING LUNCH TIME TODAY. Also, If you already picked up your Student ID, AND purchased an activity pass to stop in Student Services and have your ID stamped.
• Want to support a great organization? Want a way to start your Labor Day off to a bang? Consider running or walking the Muskie 5K. Click the link. If you have questions see Mr. Foxen. All proceeds are a fundraiser to the wonderful hardworking young men of Muscatine Cross-Country.
• MHS Back to School 2 Year/Trade/Workforce Bound Presentation Recording: MHS Back to School  2 Year/Trade/Work Force Bound Presentation
• MHS Back to School 4 Year Bound Presentation Recording: MHS Back to School 4 Year Bound Presentation
• Juniors & Seniors: Study Hall Exemption Forms can be picked up in the Asst. Principal’s office — see Mrs. Chatfield in Rm 12-001.  Requirements are you must be a student in “good standing” and have a Study Hall 1st or 7th hour or back to back Study Halls.  In addition, if you would like to Peer Tutor or be a teacher’s aide and have a Study Hall 2nd-6th hours and are a student in “good standing, you can also get a Study Hall Exemption.
• Doors open at 7:45am. Enter through the Commons, “Big M”, Side Cedar St. doors.
  • Commons, Cafeteria,Library & 1st floor Settee Area by “Big M’  are allowed areas prior to school starting at 8:20am
  • Entering the Building: The Commons, “Big M”(across from Cedar St. parking lot), Swim entrance doors are open from 7:45am-8:20am.
  • Students entering the building AFTER 8:20AM need to enter through the MAIN office doorsCommons, Cafeteria & Library are allowed areas prior to school starting at 8:20am 
  • Parking: ALL students driving to school are REQUIRED to have a NEW Parking Tag. Please fill out a NEW Vehicle Request form Vehicle Registration Form and return to Student Services. (Tags from last year need to be replaced.)
    Students are to park in the Cedar St. or Bonnie Dr. parking lots.
• ALL STUDENTS DRIVING TO SCHOOL: ALL students driving to school will need to complete a Vehicle Registration Form for a new MHS Parking Tag.  This parking tag will be used for until the Class of 2025 graduates.  The form is available online Vehicle Registration Form, MHS Attendance or Student Services office. Completed forms should be returned to the Student Services office. Students with a new MHS Parking can park in the Bonnie Dr. or Cedar St. parking lots.
• 2020-21 Yearbooks: Yearbooks can be picked up at the MHS Attendance Center.  If you would like to purchase an MHS 2020-21 yearbook, cost is $56. Limited amount available.
• Support your MHS athlete in their chosen sport by placing an ad in the MHS Sport program.  Details and order form are at:https://bit.ly/2EDytT3
• Transcripts: To request an official transcript from Muscatine High School, please use the link below to make your request. Official transcripts are sent directly from our MHS Registrar’s Office. Muscatine High School Transcript Request Link

** Athletic/Activities Information **

• Visit MHS Official Activities Site for updates to schedules, rosters & directions.
• Follow @MuskieAD on Twitter for MHS activities & athletic updates and information.
• Athletic Forms: Parent Permission Form    Concussion Form     Physical Form

** Forms **

• School Locker Request (not PE): Student Locker Request Form
• Transcripts: To request an official transcript from Muscatine High School, please use the link below to make your request. Official transcripts are sent directly from our MHS Registrar’s Office. Muscatine High School Transcript Request Link
• Silver Cord Form:  Students recording hours of volunteer service during their years at MHS will be awarded a Silver Cord to wear at graduation. In order for volunteer hours to count towards a Silver Cord, STUDENTS must complete the online form to verify. Silver Cord Form
• Vehicle Registration Form/Parking Tags: If you are a new driver to MHS and do not have an MHS Parking Tag, you will need to pick up & complete a Vehicle Registration Form. Vehicle Registration Form  ALL students that have a parking tag from last year will continue to use that parking tag. If you no longer have the parking tag, please stop in the Student Services office.
• DOT Minor School License Form: DOT Minor School License Form Forms are available in the MHS Main Office – Rm-11-001. (You must have completed Driver’s Ed in order to submit this form.)  Instructions: Please complete Sections 1 and 3. (Leave Section 2 blank) and return to the Main Office. 

** Fundraisers **

• Muskie Store is Open! The district has partnered with Phelps Custom Apparel to offer our staff, families, and community Muskie Apparel! This online store does not close meaning that it remains open for all of your Muskie clothing needs throughout the year.
  Go to: Phelps Muskie Store and check it out!
• Jostens Muskie School Store:  Do you want Muskie Spirit Wear/Accessories or to give as a gift?
  Visit Jostens Muskie School Store

** Scholarships **

• Please visit Scholarships for a list of available scholarships. (newest scholarships are listed at the end of the document)

** Silver Cord Opportunities/Volunteer Opportunities **

• Silver Cord Hours: Nonprofit organization, Kyle’s Graceful Adventures, is looking for volunteers to sort and hang clothing.  If interested, please contact Felicia Petty at (563) 506-3026.
• Silver Cord Hours: Student Volunteers Needed! Senator Lofgren has reached out asking for help and support with student volunteers for the upcoming charity road race event September 18th.
  If interested, please contact Miranda Durham at miranda.durham@mcsdonline.org
• Silver Cord Program:  Students recording hours of volunteer service during their years at MHS will be awarded a Silver Cord to wear at graduation. In order for volunteer hours to count towards a Silver Cord, students must complete the online form to verify. Silver Cord Form
  Service qualifies for Silver Cord recognition if:
  • The student is not paid for the service
  • The student does not receive credit for the service.
  • The service is not for the purpose of fundraising for a group/activity/team that the student participates in.
    *140 hours are required for students in the Class of 2021, 2022 and 2023.
    *160 hours are required for students graduating in the Class of 2024.

** Yearbook Information **

• Did you or someone you know attend Muscatine High School during the 2012 through 2015 school years? If so, this is your chance to purchase a yearbook that reflects those school years and memories! Each yearbook is $20 until sold out. All proceeds go back into the Yearbook Club to purchase new equipment and expand the program for students. To purchase, call the Activities Office at Muscatine High School at (563) 263-6141 and ask for Mindy. 

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