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• New Scholarships Added: See Scholarships section below. (1-April, 1-May)
• The Juntos 4-H Club location has changed this semester. We have moved to the MHS cafeteria. Our next meeting is this Monday 22nd at our normal time—3:45pm-5:15pm.
• Environmental Club will meet Monday, January 22, at 12:30 in room 12-005.
  
• Student fee statements have been mailed. If you have questions or want to make a payment over the phone, please contact Wendi Schmelzer at 263-7223.
• Student/Staff of the Quarter recognition has been rescheduled for January 26th in the Commons.
• Carnival After Prom Extravaganza (CAPE) 2018 is looking for adult volunteers & committee chairs.  The CAPE Committee is in need of a Decoration Committee Chair.  We are also in need of adult volunteers to help during the CAPE event which follows prom on April 21, 2018, at MHS (12 am – 4 am).  If you are interested, please contact Amy Fortenbacher at 410bocr@gmail.com
• 2018 Humane Society Apple Fundraiser: Orders will be taken until Feb. 5, 2018.  Apple Order form
• St. Ambrose University Teacher Education Open House
  For interested high school students and parents. Saturday, February 17, 2018, from 8:30-1:30 at St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center Ballroom. For more information and the itinerary: http://www.sau.edu/teacher-education-open-house
  Cost is $10 per person (continental breakfast, lunch, and handouts provided)
  To register, contact St. Ambrose University School of Education 563-333-6116 or ZingerTriciaA@sau.edu
  
• Yearbook Orders: The last day for yearbook orders is February 12th. Order yours today at the Attendance Center – $56.
• Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Poster & T-Shirt Contest for Quad-Cities Area High School Students: Entries due Jan. 30, 2018. Prizes will be awarded. Contact Ellie Sweet at mbs@mvx.org or at 563-570-7346 for more information
  Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Poster & T-Shirt Contest Info
• Bowls of Hunger – January 26 during the Girls’/Boys’ bb doubleheader vs. Dav North
  5:30 to 8:00 pm (or until soup is gone) in MHS Commons
  $5 for 2 bowls of soup, bread, and a dessert
  All proceeds will be donated to MCSA (sponsored by MHS Student Council)
• MHS Cake Auction: Feb, 2 @ 6 pm – Dreaming of Summer Fun theme Cake Auction Information
  Cakes should be delivered to MHS by 4 pm.
  

•  K-POP Club meets on Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 in Rm 11-023  K-Pop Club Info
• Black Hawk College Health Career Pathway Program for 9th-12th graders:
  Spend two Saturday mornings getting hands-on experience and interacting with BHC health sciences instructors and investigating the challenges and rewards of the following careers: Medical assisting; CNA (certified nursing assistant); Surgical technician; RN (registered nurse); EMT (emergency medical technician); and Physical therapy assistant.
  Dates and times: 2 Saturdays- January 27 and February 3 from 8:30 am-12:30 pm
  Location: Health Sciences Center Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus.  Fee: $99
  Registration form can be picked up in Student Services Office (online registration is NOT an option)  Deadlines: Registration ends Wednesday, January 24
• 2018 Drake University Department of Physics and Astronomy Physics Prize: Students wishing to take this test please email Ms. Milani at margaret.milani@mcsdonline.org
  Must register by 1:00 pm on Friday, February 2, 2018.
• Driver Ed information can be obtained from the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency (MBAEA) website – https://www.mbaea.org/en/student_programs/driver_education/

** Fundraisers**

Muskies School Store: Do you want Muskie Spirit Wear/Accessories or to give as a gift. A portion of sales comes back to MHS! Visit Muscatine High School Muskies Custom Apparel

** Important Dates **

• Jan. 22 – FAFSA Completion Night, Student Services Office, 1:30-7 pm by appt. only
• Jan 26: Bowls of Hunger Soup Fundraiser- MHS Commons – Girls/Boys BB Dbl Hdr vs. Dav. North
• Feb. 2: MHS Cake Auction – Dreaming of Summer Fun theme
• Feb 12: Yearbook Orders: The last day for yearbook orders is February 12th. Order yours today at the Attendance Center – $56
• Feb. 19: NO SCHOOL (President’s Day)
• April 2:  Six Flags Senior GradNite Information (Full Payment/Permission Slips Due)  Senior GradNite at Six Flags
• April 21: MHS Prom @ Merrill Hotel
• April 22: Carnival After Prom Extravaganza (CAPE) 12-4 am @ MHS

** Silver Cord Opportunities **

• Juntos is in the process of organizing a Juntos series at the high school. We are looking for two students interested in earning Silver Cord or volunteer hours to provide child care for the following dates: February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and March 1st from 5:30 – 8:00 pm.
  A meal will be provided. Students who are interested can email Jennifer Zamora at jennifer.zamora@mcsdonline.org
• MCSD Food Service is looking for students who would be willing to volunteer at various elementary buildings to get the students through the breakfast line. Times would be 7:40-8:05 daily. Please email Alisha Eggers at alisha.eggers@mcsdonline.org if you are interested in volunteering.

** College Visits **

Interested in scheduling a college visit? Stop in the Student Services Office and see Ms. Milani.  College Visits

** 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

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