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Masks must be worn at all times at MHS; when entering the building, in the hallways, and in the classrooms along with continuing to practice social distancing.

MHS Attendance Office: 563-263-6616 or attendancemhs@mcsdonline.org – available 24 hours

Announcements in Green – New
Announcements in Blue – Previous Day
Announcements in Black – 2 or more days old (per request)

** Daily News & Information **

1st Semester A_B Hybrid Calendar    2020-21 Bell Schedules

• FFA Weekly Update-January 11-17, 2021: FFA Weekly Update
• Pride Club, MHS’s Gay/Straight Alliance, is hosting a Game Night after school Wednesday, January 13 from 3:30-5:30 in the MHS Library. Everything from Uno to Candyland to Apples to Apples!  Come hang out, play games and eat snacks! Check with Ms. Cromer in 22-013 if you have questions.
• Registering Your Electronics: Worried about your electronics being stolen? Want to make sure you remember your serial number? We have just the program for you!
  Stop down and See Officer Pena to register your electronics. This program is a free program and that registers any electronics that you bring to school. The program hopes to prevent theft from happening but also to ensure that we have any and all serial numbers on file in the event that something does get taken.  Any electronics can be registered. Any questions please email Officer Whitni Pena (whitni.pena@mcsdonline.org) or stop down and see her in room 11-003.
• SIGN UP TODAY!   Mrs. Walsh from the Science department will be the next Americorps Live Interview. Mrs. Walsh teaches Biology and is a Student Council Advisor. The interview will take place on Thursday, January 14 at 4pm. If you are interested in joining the Google Meet, please sign up using the link that was emailed. Once signed up, you will receive a Google Meet invitation.
• Student Reminders:
• • We still have 1 week left in the 1st semester. During this week some students will be working on component recovery, some students will be working on key skills that they still need to understand from the first semester and other students may be working on enrichment or extensions of those key skills. 1st semester grades will not be finalized until January 15th. 
  • We are still on the current A/B day schedule (Mon/Wed = A day, Tue/Thur = B day, this Friday is a B day) until we start the 2nd semester on January 19th.
  • We are continuing to follow CDC and public health COVID-19 guidelines. Wearing your mask is still mandatory at all times in the classroom and in the hallways. During lunch there are to be no more than 4 to a table, sitting every other seat and only 2 at a booth sitting on opposite sides. 
• NO SCHOOL: Monday, January 18th – Teacher Inservice Day
• STARTS TONIGHT! Girls’ Track Interest: Girls’ Track Winter Conditioning begins Monday, January 11th at 3:45pm. Meet in front of the Gym doors, anyone and everyone who’s interested is welcome!
• The next Riverbed Mobile Food Pantry is Tuesday, January 12th from 4:30-6pm at the MCSD Administration Building, 2900 Mulberry Avenue, Muscatine.
• Scholarships: Scholarship Link  (new scholarships are added to the end of the document)
• See the Silver Cord section below for a list of current opportunities.
• Lost & Found:  If you have lost an item, please stop at the Attendance Center to see if it has been turned in.  Items turned in recently are air pods, lunch boxes, clothing, and jewelry. You will need to provide details of the items lost such as color, etc.
• Students: As you go through the food service line, please have your Student ID available to assist Food Service staff when checking out.  If you don’t want to wear your lanyard, simply take a picture of your Student ID on your phone and display this to them. Whatever you can do to make the line flow better for your classmates and assist the food service department is greatly appreciated. 
• If you would like information regarding upcoming Drivers Ed sessions, please visit:Drivers Ed Information
• Student IDs: Student IDs are available and can be picked up in Student Services for those students that had their picture taken at either one of the picture days.
• 2020-21 Yearbooks Orders:  Final Date to Order: Friday, February 25th, 2021, $56 per yearbook. Payment can be made online using InTouch, MHS Attendance Center, or by mail.
  Complete details: 2020-21 Yearbook Order Details
• 2nd Semester A_B Hybrid Calendar (2nd Semester Begins January 18th): 2nd-Semester A_B Calendar
  Note: The change to the Hybrid Calendar for 2nd semester is that each day, including Fridays, will be an alternate day meaning that if Thursday is an A day, Friday is a B day and if Thursday is a B Day, Friday is an A day.
• ACT Academy Test Prep: All students have free access to the ACT Academy test prep online. The link below includes the instructions for log in whether you have or have not logged in in the past. Please contact Mrs. Hawkins with any questions.  ACT Academy Test Prep
• FREE MEALS for all kids 18 (older when enrolled in school) and under. (USDA announced that they would be extending the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)). We will also provide a pick-up site at Central for parents, guardians or a designee (such as an older sibling) to pick up meals for multiple days for those not attending school in person, too young to attend school and weekend meals.  Survey to pick up meals at Central
  Please see what meals would be provided while school is in session below:
  Children too young to attend school can still receive breakfast & lunch all week, including weekends.
  Virtual (in-home) Learners can still receive breakfast & lunch all week, including weekends.
  Elementary (In-person Learners) will receive free meals at school, but can still receive breakfast & lunch for the weekends.
  Middle & High School (Hybrid Learners) will receive free meals at school, but can still receive free meals for Hybrid A or B days at home & breakfast & lunch for the weekends.
• If your student is having issues with their district-issued laptop connecting to the internet, Google Meets, Google Classroom, TeamBuildr, etc., please call 563-263-6141 and you will be connected to the MHS Tech Dept. or email MHS Tech Dept. at Jose or Korey with your computer issue. For students without internet access, the district has a limited number of hotspots that can be loaned out at no cost to the students. Please call the help desk at (563) 770-0212 for hotspot availability or, email support@mcsdonline.org
• Parents and Guardians: Our school utilizes the School Messenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.*  You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.  See flyer for more information.   SMS Text Opt-In Flyer.pdf
• 2020-21 Driver’s Ed information can be obtained from the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency (MBAEA) Drivers Ed Information

** Forms **

• Online Transcript Request Form:  Muscatine High School Transcript Request Form
• 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
• BookDash Service: The MHS Library is continuing to offer our BookDash service!! Any student who needs (or wants) more books to read during virtual learning can complete the BookDash order form. * More information is available on the MHS Library website or the linked flyer. Curbside pick up is recommended!
  *All visitors entering MHS must use the front doors and masks are required. Books must be picked up within one week of the ‘ready email’. Email Mrs. Keltner at jen.keltner@mcsdoline.org with questions!
• 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  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
  SAVE10 – $10.00 off all products, minimum purchase of $75
  SSOFF10 – 10% off all products

** Scholarships **

• Please visit Scholarships for a list of available scholarships. (newest scholarships are listed at the end of the document)
• Seniors: Iowa College Aid is offering a few programs to help fund your college experience.
  The links to these programs can be found at:
  • Save Now, Save Later: College Savings Plan Parent Giveaway
  • Student Planning Pointers for Parents
  • Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship

** Silver Cord Opportunities/Volunteer Opportunities **

• The City of Muscatine is looking for names of volunteers who would be available to help out local citizens shovel their sidewalk and/or drive entrances.   If this is something that you would be interested in, please contact the Public Works Department at 563-263-8933 and ask for Connie.
• The Food & Nutrition Department is providing a free meal pick up service at Central Middle School on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday for families in our community. We need help packing meals and carrying boxes and bags to cars.  Please email schoolmeals@mcsdonline.org for details.
• 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.

** Sports Information/Athletic Forms **

• Muscatine High School Current Athletics Department Guidelines for Spectator Sports at MHS.  Games are not open to the general public at this time.
  MHS Winter Sports Spectator Guidelines
  • MHS Home Basketball games will be broadcast on FM 93.1 and streamed on Discover Muscatine.
  • We will share updates and changes as they become available.  Thank you for your support and Go Muskies!
• 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

** Yearbook Information **

• FINAL DATE TO ORDER IS FEB. 25, 2021! 2020-21 Yearbooks Orders:  $56 per yearbook. Payment can be made at the MHS Attendance Center, online using InTouch, or by mail. Complete details: 2020-21 Yearbook Order Details
• 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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