MHS Announcements

Friday, February 6, 2015

Go Muskies!

• PowerPoint presentations from the Advanced Placement (AP) & 8th Grade Transition Meetings can be found on the MHS, CMS & WMS websites on the ‘For Parent and Student’ menu > 8th Grade Transition page.
• Seniors: Local Scholarship Application Information – Scholarship applications will be handed out on February 13th.

  Several information sessions will be available for Seniors to learn about the MHS Local Scholarship Packet.  This is a tremendous opportunity for our students to have access to scholarships for their future path.

  Students are highly encouraged to attend one of the following. Parents are welcome to attend as well. The meeting will last approximately 20 minutes.

  February 13th, 2015

  • 8:00 am–MHS Auditorium
  • Class of 2015 Meeting during 2nd period (*This meeting may last longer than 20 minutes)
  • Noon–MHS Auditorium
  • 12:30–MHS Auditorium

• Central Middle School Drama will present XANADU Jr., the musical, TONIGHT, Feb. 6 and TOMORROW, Feb. 7 at 7 pm.  Come on over to the CMS Auditorium and join us for a trip back to 1980 when big hair, power ballads and leg warmers were the style!  Adapted from the movie that starred Olivia Newton John, the musical runs 70 minutes and is sure to make you laugh.  Tickets are only $5 for ages 11 and up – ages 10 and under are free!  Box office opens at 6:30 pm.
• WINTER THAW (Semi-Formal) Dance – Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 9 to 11 pm        TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR w/STUDENT ID until 10 pm (doors will close at 10 pm) – – Tickets are $5 and are on sale until Friday, Feb. 6 during lunchtime in the Commons and the New Wing. Tickets can also be purchased until 4 p.m. today from Student Council Leader, Mrs. Bobay, in Room 205A. The dance will be held in the MHS gymnasium. It is open to all MHS students. The date has passed for Non-MHS students to attend (Feb. 4).
• 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.
• MHS 2015 Cake Auction, Friday, February 13.  Snow date is February 14th. Credit cards are being accepted this year and Photo Booth! Please view the provided link for more information!  2015 CakeAuction PosterFINAL
• Scholarship information is  posted in the Scholarship section below.
• Volunteer / Silver Cord opportunities are listed below.  Thank you for helping out!
• 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)
• Prom Dress Sale – Wapello High School Band Room, February 21, 2015, 10 am – 3 pm.  See attachment for more information. 2015 Prom dress flyer
• 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 **

• CoderDojo Muscatine is in need of volunteers for their  February event from 5:00-8:00p on Monday, February 16^th. CoderDojo is a worldwide, volunteer-led, free coding club for kids. CoderDojo Muscatine is our local section aiming to emphasize the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) a fun, collaborative, and high-energy learning environment. There are no technical requirements to volunteer with CoderDojo Muscatine, we will teach you everything you need to know for each event! If you have any questions please email Caitlin Johnson at CoderDojoMuscatine@gmail.com
• Madison Elementary school is in need of volunteers for their  Winter Carnival on February 20 from approximately 5:00-8:00 pm. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Poppe at jillian.poppe@mcsdonline.org
• Mulberry Elementary –  Attention high school students.  We need your help in making a difference.  Earn Silver Cord hours by listening to first graders read at Mulberry Elementary School.  Volunteers are needed from 8:30 – 10 am and 10:30 – 11:15 am.  If you can’t stay the entire time, that’s ok.  Volunteer once a week or come everyday, whatever works with your schedule.  For more information, email Mrs. Welsch at lyndsay.welsch@mcsdonline.org

** Scholarship Information **

• R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Scholarship:  $1,000 scholarship.  must be a member of the RIA credit union in good standing.  Find the application at www.riafcu.com under resources.
  Due Date is 2/15/2015

• Buick Achievers Scholarship Program: must plan to attend a 4 year college or university, also, must plan to enter a filed of study of engineering, technology, design, or business with an interest in the automotive industry.  Visit www.buickachievers.com for more information and the application.  Due Date is 2/27/2015

• 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 is3/13/2015.

• 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

National Youth Science Camp® Honors

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Governor Terry E. Branstad « Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015

Contact: Craig Johnson, Iowa Academy of Science

319-273-2581, Craig.Johnson@uni.edu.

Iowa High School Seniors Sought for National Youth Science Camp® Honors

(DES MOINES) –  Gov.  Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that two Iowa high school seniors have the opportunity to receive full scholarships to attend the National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) this summer in West Virginia. The students will exchange ideas with scientists and other professionals from the academic and corporate worlds during the nearly month-long experience.

The camp includes lectures and hands-on research projects presented by scientists from across the nation; overnight camping trips into the Monongahela National Forest; and a visit to Washington D.C. The selected delegates must not only demonstrate academic achievement in science, but also show potential for thoughtful scientific leadership.

The NYSC experience is offered at no cost to scholarship recipients. Contributions to the National Youth Science Foundation® allow delegates to participate in this educational experience. Educational and recreational programming, as well as meals, lodging, and round-trip air passage on scheduled airlines are provided.

Delegates arrive in Charleston, West Virginia, on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, and depart on Saturday, July 11, 2015. The NYSC is held near Bartow in the eastern mountains of West Virginia, within the Monongahela National Forest.

Application forms are available on the NYSC website at http://apply.nysc.org.