MHS Announcements

Friday, February 27, 2015

Go Muskies!

• Boys Track and Field – There will be a parent meeting March 3rd at 6:00PM in the MHS commons. This is a date change from March 2nd. If possible please plan on attending as important information will be discussed.
• MHS Muskie Baseball Under Armour apparel is now available for purchase. There seemed to be technical issues when placing orders on the Muskie Baseball on-line store. It seems to have been resolved and you can now place orders at the following link: https://breedlovesports.tuosystems.com/stores/muscatine-baseball  If you still have difficulties please email dan@breedlovesports.com or contact Coach Colón at edwin.colon@mcsdonlinle.org

• Golf Scholarship opportunity:
  The Tony Robison Memorial Golf Membership Scholarship is open to all students in grades 8-12. One male and female will be selected. The main criteria is the desire to play golf: not based on grades or financial need. The award is a one year junior golf membership at Geneva Golf and Country Club. Athletic eligibility is not affected. Once awarded, if selected individuals do not use it, it will be re-awarded to another individual. Deadline to apply is April 3, 2015. Applications are available at West Middle School, Central Middle School, Muscatine High School Athletic Office.
• Musser Public Library will be hosting a test prep session for all High School students on Saturday, February 28th from 5:30-7:30. The session will introduce students to a great new online resource that provides help to students for the ACT, SAT, and AP Exams. The session and resource is free – and pizza will be provided for all who attend on February 28th!
• Seniors: If you have NOT picked up your local scholarship information, please stop in the Student Service Office to get those.  The due date for the Local Scholarship Packet is Friday, March 6th at 4:oo pm. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES will be held:
  March 9th (Monday) – 4:00 – 7:30 PM
  March 11th (Wednesday) – 4:00 – 7:30 PM
  March 12th (Thursday) – 1:45 – 3:45 PM
  All conferences will be walk-in held in the teacher room.
• Information Session for Prospective College Athletes
  – Monday night, March 9th in conjunction with Parent/Teacher Conferences
  – 6pm-7:30pm MHS Commons
  
  – Topics covered will include information on:
  athletic scholarships, different levels of competition, recruiting, NCAA Clearinghouse, college selection, and many other related topics
  -The MHS Counseling staff will be presenting the information
  -Any coaches, parents, or students interested in these topics are encouraged to attend 
• HS will be providing the ACT test to all 11th grade students this year at no cost to the student.  The date for testing will be Tuesday, April 28th. The testing will take place at Muscatine High School and also at an off campus location.  Please contact Mr. Nienhaus if you have any questions.
• Graduation Announcements will be distributed on Tuesday, March 10th during lunch.  Please call 1-800-JOSTENS to pay by credit card or debit card by this date.  Cash and Money Orders are the only forms of payment accepted at school on this day.  Your account must be paid in full in order to pick up your items at school on Delivery Day.
• Boys Tennis – Any boy interested in playing tennis this year should attend a meeting after school on Tuesday, March 3rd in Mr. Ramos’ room (11-037).  Any questions should be forwarded to Mr. Ramos.

• City League Softball sign-up on the following dates. Open to all girls age 7-18.
  

  Saturday	February 28	9 am – 1 pm
  Sunday	March 1	1 pm – 4 pm

  All times are at the Muscatine Mall in front of Berlin’s Pro Shop.
  Fee – $55
  If you have questions, contact Angie at 563-506-3162 or 22angiej@gmail.com

• Muscatine Youth Baseball – 2015 Baseball Season Sign-ups
  Muscatine Youth Baseball is a non-profit organization that helps put baseball in the lives of our youth from ages from 7 to 17. We want our kids to have fun and learn about the great sport of baseball. First year players need to provide a birth certificate upon signing up. Cost is $50 per player for the 2015 season. Below are the dates for our 2015 sign-ups:
  

  Saturday	March 7th	10am – 3pm	Muscatine Mall
  Monday	March 9th	5:30pm – 7:30pm	Muscatine Mall
  Wednesday	March 11th	5:30pm – 7:30pm	Muscatine Mall
  Saturday	March 14th	10am – 3pm	Muscatine Mall
  Saturday	March 21st	10am – 3pm	Muscatine Mall

  We want every player to be eligible to play, so No Player Will Be Turned Away. Payment arrangements can be made.

• Attention Junior & Senior Girls – Win a PROM MAKEOVER sponsored by SIX local businesses!  The prize package includes:
  

  Dental Makeover (Clove Dental)

  Massage (Therapeutic Body Shoppe)

  Haircut/color/styling, manicure, & makeup (Salon Incognito)

  Corsage (Miller’s Florist)

  Dinner for Two (Francesca Vitale’s)

  Professional Photographs (Genevieve’s Photography)

  All Muscatine High School Junior & Senior girls are eligible to enter.  Visit www.facebook.com/CloveDentalMuscatine for contest information.  Hurry, contest ends March 13!

• Scholarship information is posted in the Scholarship section below.
• Student Athletes – If you are interested in participating in a spring sport at MHS, now is the time to turn in the needed paperwork! Please stop by the A.D. Office at your earliest convenience to make sure you are ready to practice when the season begins.
• SAVE THE DATE: April 6th is a Snow Make Up Day.
• SAVE THE DATE: SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT – Tentative Date: May 20, 7 pm in the MHS Auditorium
• SAVE THE DATE: MHS Prom, Sat., May 2, 9-12 pm.  Theme: The Great Gatsby (Roaring 20’s)
• SAVE THE DATE: MHS Graduation, May 24, 2015 @ 2 PM in the MHS Gymnasium.
• Please remember that Muscatine High School sport schedules can be found at http://www.muscatine.k12.ia.us/mhs/calendar Our web calendar of events (linked to Google Maps) offers the most current updates and driving directions for all MHS athletic events! Be sure to check it out! Good luck to all the teams competing during the winter season!

** Volunteer / Silver Cord Hours **

• Please check back later for volunteer opportunities!

** Scholarship Information **

• Seniors: Local Scholarship Application Form (see link below). This is a tremendous opportunity for our students to have access to scholarships for their future path.  Please view the link below for the Local Scholarship Application Form. Deadline is March 6 at 4 pm. Revised 2015 Local Scholarship Application
• Attention Seniors planning to attend Muscatine Community College in the Fall: The MCC Foundation Scholarship Application is due March 1st, 2015 (this is a change from years past).  They will be awarding over $300,000 is scholarship money!!  The application is available in MHS Student Services or at www.eicc.edu.
• Applications for the Pilot Club Scholarship in memory of Elsa Bain, Nancy Bauer and other members is available in the Student Service Office  This is a $500.00 scholarship.  Applicants need to be enrolling at Muscatine Community College for the 2015-2016 school year. Deadline is March 6th.
• West Middle School (WMS) Scholarship – please see attached document for more information.  WMS Scholarship
• The Bright Scholars Award — please see attached document for more information. The Bright Scholars of Iowa
• Attention Seniors planning to attend Muscatine Community College in the Fall:
   
  The MCC Foundation Scholarship Application is due March 1st, 2015 (this is a change from years past).  They will be awarding over $300,000 is scholarship money!!  They application is available in MHS Student Services or at www.eicc.edu.
• Ascentra Credit Union: $1,000 scholarship. Applications and more information are available at www.ascentra.org/scholarships. Due Date is 3/2/2105
• ACACIA Leadership Scholarship for Iowa State University:  $1,000 scholarship available to any male high school graduate entering Iowa State University. Should show excellence in academics, extra curricular activities, and community involvement. Application is available in MHS Student Services.  Due Date is 3/16/2015

• QC Auto Service and Muscatine Tire and Auto Center: $1,000 and $500 scholarships.  More information and applications available at www.qcautoservice.com/scholarship.  Due Date is 3/15/2015
• Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative Scholarship: $1,000 and $500 scholarships available to students whose parents or guardians are members of Easter Iowa Light and Power Coop.  Visit www.easterniowa.com for the application packet.  Due Date is 3/13/2015.
• Donald Kiser Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship.  Applicants must plan to pursue studies in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering. Applications are available in MHS Student Services.  Due Date is 3/31/2015
• Edward Bitzer–American Legion Unit 27 Scholarship: $500 scholarship.  Application is available in MHS Student Services.  Due Date is 4/15/2015
• Iowa Section PGA–Charlie Burkart Scholarship: $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year for 4 years). Application is available in MHS Student Services.  Due Date is 6/12/2015
• ACACIA Leadership Scholarship for University of Iowa: Up to $2,000 scholarship available to any male high school graduate entering University of Iowa. Should show excellence in academics, extra curricular activities, and community involvement. Application is available in MHS Student Services. Due Date is 4/30/2015