MHS Announcements – January 13, 2023

** MHS Daily News & Information ** Home of the Muskies!  2022-23 MHS Bell Schedules

2022-23 Semester 1 Finals Schedule: 2022-23 Semester 1 Finals Schedule

MHS Hours: 7:45AM-4PM Monday-Friday

MHS Main Phone #:  563-263-6141
MHS phone system and menu. 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.

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

  • NO SCHOOL – Monday, January 16, 2023 (TQ Inservice Day)
  • 2023 Race for the Schools Poster Contest: This year the race will be held on Saturday, May 6th.
    To help get the word out about the race, the committee is once again having a contest for students to create a Race for the Schools Poster.   The student that designs the winning poster will receive a FREE ENTRY to the 2023 Muscatine Race for the Schools.  The winning poster will be printed and distributed throughout the schools and in Muscatine to advertise the race.

    • All students are invited to create a poster.  The poster can be anything that you like about running or anything that you think will motivate people to register and run or walk the race.   Some details about the race will be added after the winning design is selected.
    • All Posters must be turned in to Daphne at the MCSD Administration Center, no later than February 10, 2023. MAKE SURE you include your name, grade and your school on the back of the poster.
    • Please email a PDF copy of the poster to racefortheschools@mcsdonline.org.or drop off your poster at the Muscatine Schools Administration Center (2900 Mulberry Ave) or give the poster to your art teacher and they can send it to the Administration Center.
    • The Race Committee will determine the top 5 Posters. The public will be able to vote online for their favorite race poster February 14 – February 28.  Visit our WEBSITE for more information: https://www.muscatineracefortheschools.org/  
    • The 2023 Race Poster Winner will be announced on March 1, 2023.  The winning student will be recognized at the March 20 School Board Meeting.  
  • NEW SCHOLARSHIP ADDED TODAY 1/13/23! 2022-23 Scholarships: 2022-23 Scholarships
    (These scholarships are in addition to MCC & Greater Foundation scholarships!)
  • NEW SCHOLARSHIPS ADDED TODAY! 2022-23 Scholarships: 2022-23 Scholarships  (These scholarships are in addition to MCC & Greater Foundation scholarships!)
  • 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 Opportunities:  For all Silver Cord Opportunities see the Silver Cord section below!
  • Parents, Guardians, Community – Daily Announcements: If you would like to receive Daily Announcements, please subscribe to the MHS Parent Square subscription group: MHS Daily Announcements Subscription Link
  • MHS Boosters’ 33rd Annual Cake Auction will be held at MHS on Friday, January 27th, 2023.
    The cake auction is held during the Boys and Girls Basketball Doubleheader vs Davenport North at Muscatine High School.  Our Cake Auction theme this year is:
    “Decades; 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s & 00!”  
    MHS Boosters’ 33rd Annual Cake Auction
  • Boys’ Soccer Sign Up: If you are planning on playing soccer this spring, sign up now!  2023 Boys’ Soccer Sign Up Form
  • Check out the most updated edition of the MHS Auroran Today: New Year, Same School?
  • FFA Meeting has been moved to Jan 24th during Muskie Time.
  • MHS Impactful Staff Nomination: Students, the Instructional Team at MHS wants to highlight some of the amazing things that are happening throughout our building, but we need your help. Please consider nominating a teacher (or multiple teachers) for the wonderful things they do inside and outside of the classroom. This can be related to specific lessons they have taught, their teaching style, their ability to build relationships, their involvement in extracurricular activities or anything else you feel is relevant and necessary. These types of shout outs are incredibly rewarding for teachers, so please make their day!  Please complete this form if you would like to nominate a staff member!:  Staff Nomination Form
  • 11th & 12th Grade Students – ACT Sign-Up: If you would like to take the ACT at the high school on April 4th 2023 at 8:30am, you need to complete this form on or by the end of the day February 3rd, 2023. The school will cover the cost of this testing date only. There will be no late sign ups as testing accommodations and orders need to be made at this time. You do NOT need to fill out this form if you are NOT planning on taking the ACT. 
    April 4th District ACT Sign Up 
  • Seal of Biliteracy Informational Session-Feb 2: Attention Future Graduates!  Are you fluent in more than one language?  If so, earning the Seal of Biliteracy might be the thing for you!  More information to come during a February 2nd Muskie Time session!  Reminders to sign up will be sent out that week!  Get ready!   This information session will outline when the test is, what is on the test, and how to prepare!  
  • 11th & 12th Grade Girls: FREE Prom Dresses at The Muskie Boutique!  Please complete the form to set up an appointment during lunch or after school.  Sizes available are from 0 to 24.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Borde in the Main Office. Prom Dress Appointment Form   (Prom is on April 29, 2023 at The Merrill Hotel.)
  • Food Services Info: The “Why the Sub Not?” Sub Sandwich line is now by the gym doors & the Passport & Lunchbox line will be where the sub line was. Thank you & we apologize for any inconvenience!
    Just a reminder that you may order sub sandwiches & chef salads online using the link below. We do ask that you place your order by 9:30 am, each day. During your meal session, you may look for the pre-order sign near the front of the sub line, follow the arrows & tell the team member your last name. Students will be given their sandwich or salad on a tray so that they may select at least 1 fruit or vegetable from the black salad bar & go to the cashier. Sub Sandwich & Chef Salad Order Form
    If you do not place your order by 9:30 am, we will still make subs or salads for you, but you will have to wait in line.
  • United States Coast Guard – Information for Seniors: We currently have hiring bonuses up to $50,000 for interested individuals, which are detailed in the “Coast Guard Career Hiring Bonuses” attachment. I’ve also attached a Benefits Flyer that goes over what the Coast Guard does as a military branch, and benefits of military service. Please feel free to post this in your school alongside other military branch information for students to look over.
    The United States Coast Guard offers both full time and part time service opportunities, and are primarily located within the United States. As a military branch, we conduct humanitarian missions, including response to natural disasters like hurricanes and oil spills, and our branch’s focus is centered around protecting our people and waterways. We operate under the Department of Homeland Security, making our main missions Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement, and Environment Protection. We have 19 different career fields, including Healthcare, HR, Law Enforcement, and Trade careers.  If you have an interest for military service or are unsure of steps after graduation, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via this email – Lauren.A.Shields@uscg.mil.
    Coast Guard Benefits Flyer     Coast Guard Career Hiring Bonuses
  • Short-term Study Abroad Opportunities: The information below was forwarded to MHS by Krista Reginetter, Program Officer – Global Education at the Stanley Center for Peace and Security. If you have any questions regarding the opportunities after reading the information, please contact Krista at kristar@stanleycenter.org
    *****
    Hello, I wanted to share the following short term study abroad opportunities with you all to pass along to students. I specifically was thinking about Model UN, Fire Island Robotics, or other GT students for these opportunities given the themes of STEM and climate/social justice – but also to any students who may be interested. It would be great to see MHS students take advantage of these amazing AFS opportunities.

    • #1 AFS Global STEM Academies – Applications for the AFS Global STEM Academy Scholarships will close in just a few weeks … January 8th, 2023. High School students are encouraged to apply for these scholarships to be part of a virtual program that is followed by 4-weeks of travel to Brazil, Egypt, China, India, Belgium, or the US next summer with teenagers from around the world. The program content focuses on energy and sustainability. The program language is English even though students may be traveling to another country!
    • #2 Climate & Social Justice Program in Germany for $950 –With funds made available through the TransAtlantic Program of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, US and German students have the opportunity to spend 15 days together learning about climate and social justice in Hamburg from July 25 – August 9, 2023 for only $950. Eligible students are between 15 and 17 years old and do not have to have a knowledge of German to participate.
      Applications will open on Wednesday, January 3rd.
  • River City Rhythm Volunteers Needed! They’re looking for volunteers to assist with their upcoming event on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Sign-up to volunteer by clicking here.
  • REMINDER! Senior Survivor packets due THIS Friday! Friendly reminder that the Senior Survivor packet is due this Friday at 3:31 PM. They must be printed off, signed by parents/guardians, and submitted to Ms. Petersen in room 22-016. 
    **Please note, even though the packet is due on Friday, fundraising will not start until Monday, January 9th** 2023 Senior Survivor Packet What is Senior Survivor?
  • FFA Merchandise: If you missed the store for FFA Merchandise- it is now on the school Phelps Site: FFA Merchandise Link
  • MHS Yearbook Sales: $56  Deadline to order is May 1, 2023  Yearbook Order Information
  • Student Lockers:  All students will have a locker assigned to them. Students will need to log into Powerschool (not on the app),  select Reports then 2022-23 Locker Report and it will give them their locker # and locker combination. 
  • 2022-23 Bell Schedules:   2022-23 MHS Bell Schedules
  • Entrance Doors: Doors open at 7:45AM. Bus riders and students being dropped off, please enter through the Commons entrance.  Students driving and parking in the Cedar Street Parking Lot, please enter through the “Muskie M” doors. Students driving and parking in the Bonnie Street Parking Lot, enter through the “Gymnasium / Swim Entrance #1” doors.  If arriving after 8:15AM, please enter through the Main Entrance.
  • MCSD 2022-23 Meal Program:  USDA did not extend free meals to schools this year unless your Family qualifies by completing a meal application or through state programs through DHS. Please note that only one Iowa Eligibility Application for free or reduced meals needs to be completed per household, each school year. To apply electronicallyplease go to www.muscatine.k12.ia.us (hover over Department & Programs, click on Food & Nutrition & scroll down on the page) Full communication:
    2022-23 MCSD Meal Program Letter
  • Driver’s Ed: To register for upcoming Driver’s Ed sessions, please visit: mbaea.org/student-programs/driver-education
  • Parents: SMS Text Opt In Feature for School Messenger: SMS_Text Opt-In Flyer/Instructions
  • MHS Parents & Students: The Powerschool Mobile App is a great resource to have!   Mobile App Instructions
  • Google Classroom: All high school staff use Google Classroom to display assigned work. If your child is missing from school, they can always access their work via Google Classroom. As a parent/guardian, you can request your student’s teachers to add you to their assignment list so that you will have “View Only” access. 

** 12th Grade Important Dates/Information **

  • 2022-23 Scholarships: 2022-23 Scholarships (Keep checking for newly added scholarships!)
  • January: The local scholarship application will be made available to seniors in cooperation with the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine.
  • May 21: Graduation Day – 2PM MHS Stadium (unless inclement weather then MHS Gymnasium)

** Athletics/Activities Information  **

  • MHS Activities Jan. 9-14, 2023: Jan. 9-14, 2023 MHS Activities
  • MHS Boosters’ 33rd Annual Cake Auction will be held at MHS on Friday, January 27th, 2023.
    The cake auction is held during the Boys and Girls Basketball Doubleheader vs Davenport North at Muscatine High School.  Our Cake Auction theme this year is:
    “Decades; 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s & 00!”  MHS Boosters’ 33rd Annual Cake Auction

    Building our community and foundation one step at time, we encourage individuals and businesses to donate cakes or attend the auction to purchase a cake.
    Cake Registry link:
    https://forms.gle/hkcCds7UwZs4uC7s8

    If you are unable to donate a cake or attend the cake auction, but would still like to support MHS Boosters, we have included our venmo QR code and the Community Foundation link!  You are also welcome to send a check to the high school, Attn: Muskie Boosters, 2705 Cedar St, Muscatine IA 52761.

    PAYMENT/DONATION METHODS:
    Community Foundation Donation Link:
    https://cfgm.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3079
    Venmo QR Code:  Muskie Boosters Venmo QR Code
  • MHS CAPE Donation List: Here’s a new way to support CAPE (Carnival After Prom Extravaganza)! Purchase items off the CAPE gift list and they’ll be given away to students during CAPE on April 29th/30th. CAPE Amazon Donation List Info
    Amazon Wish List:
    Amazon Wish List
  • Boys’ Tennis Sign Up for Spring of 2023: If interested in playing Boys’ Tennis this Spring, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/KEjNJ1xPCQJpsA6b7
  • Visit MHS Official Activities Site for updates to schedules, rosters & directions.
  • Follow @MuskieActivitie on Twitter for MHS activities & athletic updates and information.
  • Athletic Punch Pass/Card for adults are $40 and can be purchased at the MHS Attendance Center or at the gate during events. This Punch Card allows you 10 admissions into all sporting events except regional & state competitions, most vocal, orchestra, and band events, and the fall drama production.
  • Student Activity Passes are available for sale at the Attendance Center for $50. This pass allows you admission into all sporting events except regional & state competitions, most vocal, orchestra, and band events, and the fall drama production.
  • Visit MHS Official Activities Site for updates to schedules, rosters & directions.
  • Athletic Forms: Parent Permission Form    Concussion Form     Physical Form

** College & Military Visits **

  • Please check back later for college & military visit opportunities.

** Forms **

  • 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
  • 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 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 an MHS Parking Tag can park in the Bonnie Dr. or Cedar St. parking lots.
  • 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.
  • Parking Tags – Staff & Students: If you drive to school, you must display your MHS parking tag in your vehicle.  If you do not have  a tag, please go to Student Services for a form.  Currently you are receiving a reminder, however in the future, you will be fined $5 and an orange sticker will be placed on your vehicle.
  • Parking Tag Reminder: Reminder that students are to use the same parking tag from the previous year. It will be a $5 charge for all lost parking tags. If you have not received a parking tag or have not registered your vehicle, please fill out the “new vehicle registration form” located under the forms section of the announcements. Forms can be turned into Mrs. Meineke or Mrs. Meeker in the student services. Vehicle Registration Form.pdf

** 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

** Job Opportunities **

  • Seasonal Job Opportunities – Louisa County Conservation – 4 summer and 1 6 months: Perfect for summer work for some juniors and/or graduating seniors. These are great positions that provide valuable on-the job skills for those interested in a career in natural resources and/or education!
    Summary:

    • Natural Resource Aide – one 6 month position (timing is flexible), must be 18+ because of work with mowers and other machinery
    • Conservation Aide – two spring/summer positions (timing is flexible), must be 18+ because of work with mowers and other machinery
    • Summer Recreation Intern – two summer positions (Mid – June through 1st week of August), 16+, ***This job is an 8:30 am – 2 pm position that is PERFECT for students in summer sports. The Summer Recreation program happens from 9-noon every day so there is a lot of flexibility for those that want to work but need to get to practice in the afternoon.
      Naturalist Intern – one summer position (Mid-End of May through early August) must be 18+ because of driving county vehicles
      All job postings and application information can be found here: Louisa County Conservation Jobs

** 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 **

  • River City Showcase: It’s just about time for the River City Showcase and we need your help!
    Do you need hours for Silver Cord, NHS, Tri-M or Key Club?  We can use your help on Friday, January 13 and/or Saturday, January 14.

    • On Friday, we can use help from 4:30PM until approximately 11:00PM.
    • On Saturday, we need help from 7:30AM until approximately 11:30PM, or anytime in between.
      This does NOT have to be an all-day commitment! If you are able to volunteer for a few hours we have places just for you!
      If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the Google Form linked below!
      River City Showcase Volunteer Sign-up
      If you have questions, contact either Gail Ryan or Kara Phelps, by text or email:
      Gail: 563-299-8760 gailryanrcs@gmail.com or Kara Phelps: 563-613-2108 kphelps26@yahoo.com
  •  Madison Elementary School Carnival – January 20, 2023.  Volunteers are needed for set up and also handle running games, helping with registration and other various jobs starting at 3:30PM.  The carnival runs from 5-7PM on January 20.  If interested in volunteering, please contact Elise Hepker at hepkere@gmail.com
  • 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 **

  • MHS Yearbook Sales: $56  Deadline to order is May 1, 2023  Yearbook Order Information
  • 2021-22 Yearbook Distribution Info: Students/families who purchased a Yearbook (The Auroran) from the 2021-22 school year, Yearbooks will be available for pick up at the Attendance Center.  There are a limited number of 2021-22 yearbooks that can be purchased on a first-come, first serve basis for $56 at the Attendance Center.
  • 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. 

** Keep informed on what is going on at MHS! **

Activities/Athletics: RSchool Today
Announcements: MHS News
Facebook: MHS Facebook Page
Twitter: @Muscatine HS

@MuskieActivitie
@MuskieStuCo
@MuskieThemes
Instagram: @Muscatine HS
Snapchat: Muscatine HS
Student Handbook: MCSD Student Handbk
Curriculum Guide: 2022-23 Curriculum Guide

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