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MHS Cake Auction – It’s that time of year for the 27th Annual MHS Cake Auction, Muskie Jam is the theme. Friday, February 10th, Snow date February 11th. Girl/Boy Doubleheader basketball games vs. Bettendorf. Girls game @ 6 pm, Boys game @ 7:30 pm. There will be live cake auctions in the gym, silent auction in the Cafeteria, 50/50 Raffle, Cake and Ice Cream for Sale. Join in the fun! If you would like to bring a cake for the auction, please have cakes to MHS by 4 pm on Feb. 10th.
27th Annual MHS Cake Auction Poster
- The JV Wrestling Invite scheduled for tonight @ Solon has been CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.
- Mr. Armstrong’s freshmen P.E. classes will begin swimming Tuesday, January 17th. Please bring swim attire and towel.
- MHS Yearbook Purchase Cut-off Date – The last day to order an MHS Yearbook is February 24th. Purchase at the Attendance Center – $56.
- New Scholarship Added – April 2017
- 8th Grade Parent Night (Incoming Freshman for 2017-18) – Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 – 5-7 PM, MHS Auditorium – Please plan on attending this informational night. Information that will be presented includes testing and testing results (ACT Aspire), rules & expectations, graduation requirements, and Advanced Placement course information.
- Humane Society Gourmet Apples – It’s time to place your order for your Muscatine Humane Society Valentine’s Gourmet Apple(s). See attachment for more information. If you’ve never had these before, they are delicious! A great gift for anyone or treat for yourself! Mrs. Borde in the principal’s office has an envelope for MHS order(s)/money (must be pre-paid) in my office. Order/$ due to me by Feb. 5, 2017. Humane Society Gourmet Apple Info
- Gems of Hope (Daffodils) – Inspiring cancer patients and their families. See order form for more information. Gems of Hope Info & Order Form
MHS Sign up & payment in Principal’s Office w/ Mrs. Borde. Daffodil orders due Jan. 27, deliveries by March 8. Deliveries only made in Muscatine City Limits.
- Girls’ Track and Field will be holding a short informational meeting on Wednesday, Jan 18 at 3:35 in Coach Falk’s room (11-010, old AA-18). Bring a friend for some snacks and info about the upcoming season. Can’t make the meeting? Send Coach Falk an email at josh.falk@mcsdonline.org or stop by his room.
- MHS Baseball Open Gym – If you are considering playing baseball this summer, baseball open gym will begin Sunday, February 12th from 6-8pm in the MHS Gym.
- WQAD 2017 My Favorite Teacher Contest – Deadline: Feb. 6, 2017 @ 5 pm. See attachment for details and application. WQAD My Favorite Teacher Contest
- Component Recovery – Students – Please check PowerSchool to see if you have Component Recovery. If you raise a failing grade to a passing grade by Friday, Jan. 20, you will recover the credit for that class and you will not have to retake that class (if a required class or prerequisite to another class) or a replacement class (elective) with same number of credits prior to graduating.
- Reminder – Student Council will be opening its doors to new members in February. Stay tuned for applications!
** Silver Cord Opportunities **
- Grant Elementary is still looking for volunteers to help at the Grant Carnival on Friday, February 24. The carnival is from 5:00-7:00 pm. Volunteers need to arrive at Grant at 4:30 pm for instructions. Please contact Jaimie Caffery, Grant principal at jaimie.caffery@mcsdonline.org if you are interested.
** Important Dates **
- Feb. 1 – 8th Grade Parent Night and 8-11th Grade Assessment Information, MHS Auditorium, 6-8 pm
- Feb. 2 – AP Evening/Standardized Testing Sessions – MHS Auditorium & AP Teacher Classrooms, 6-8 pm
- Feb. 20 – President’s Day – NO SCHOOL
- March 22 – Visiting Author
- March 23 – Visiting Author
- April 22 – Prom
** Scholarships **
For a list of scholarships available at this time, please click on the ‘Scholarships’ link below. Scholarships are listed by the month of their due date.
Scholarships