** Daily News & Information ** Home of the Muskies!

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Community Services: Community Services Information

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗜-𝗙𝗜 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘! Access to these temporary hot spots during COVID-19 can be found in the parking lots of Jefferson and Franklin Schools and in the student housing section of MCC. You’ll want to be in direct line of sight as much as possible with the radio/transmitter for best results. Please remember to use current social distancing guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Our thanks to Muscatine Community School District and Muscatine Community College for this partnership!

Transcripts: If you need a transcript, please fill out the Transcript Request Form (or include all the information requested on the form) and email mhsregistrar@mcsdonline.org

** Employment Opportunities **

• Geneva Golf & Country Club is currently hiring lifeguards. If you are interested, please call 263-8942 for more information. 
• Summer Employment Opportunity – Corn Detasseling: Must be at least 14 years old by June 16, 2020.  If you are interested in working this summer, please click here and fill out the form.  Additional information will then be sent to the email address you have provided.

** Daily News & Information **

• 2020 Excellence in Ed Recipients:  2020 Excellence in Education Recipients.pdf
  Excellence in Education provides scholarships for graduating seniors and current eighth-graders. It also honors outstanding staff who have made an impact on the lives of our students. The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust has funded the Excellence in Education scholarship program for over twenty-five years.The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust has provided the Muscatine Community School District the opportunity to present twenty seniors with $3000 scholarships and ten 8th grade students with $1000 scholarships. Six awards are available for teachers, administrators and support staff.
• The next RiverBend Mobile Food Pantry will be held on Tuesday, June 9 from 4-6pm at the MCSD Admin Building at 2900 Mulberry Ave.
• 2019-20 MHS 2nd Semester Honor Roll: MHS Semester 2 Honor Roll.pdf
• May 22nd was the official last day of school for the 2019-20 school year.  ALC students have until June 25 to complete their assignments.  Have a great summer!
• Yearbook Status: Jostens will be holding their own Yearbook distribution day. Contact will be made to those that purchased when the distribution plan and date(s) are available.
• If you will be a varsity softball or baseball player and do not have a current Athletic Forms on file, here are the forms that need to be completed and on file before you practice:
  Parent Permission Form    Concussion Form     Physical Form
  If you do not know if your physical is current, contact mindy.stoltzfus@mcsdonline.org
• May 26th Communication- Return to Learn Plan: https://bit.ly/36u6lLU
• Current 9th, 10th, & 11th Grade Students: Calling all Key Clubbers! Key Club Flyer
  Key Club is a high school service organization. Everyone is welcome to join our club and many find it a welcoming environment where you can meet new friends and ways to participate at Muscatine High School. The MHS Key Club members participate in service to our school and community in many ways – we host blood drives, the high schools talent show,  participate in the United Way Day of Caring, volunteer with and raise money for local and national organizations. Students learn leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects and holding elected leadership positions. Last year, our club completed over 700 hours of community service and won an achievement award from our District!We are always looking for new members for this upcoming school year! If you are interested in learning more about Key Club, stay connected with us! We are planning a few summer/fall social events and volunteer opportunities (depending on when school administrators approve athletic/activities gatherings) and we’d love for you to join us!Stay connected with us:
  Instagram: @muskiekeyclub
  Twitter: @muskiekeyclub
  Remind: text @kclubmhs to 81010
  Or email Mrs. Keltner (jen.keltner@mcsdonline.org) or Mrs. Rauenbuehler (alex.rauenbuehler@mcsdonline.org) with questions or to be added to our email list!
• 2020 Scholarship Local Scholarship Winner Video link:2020 MHS Local Scholarship Awards Video
  Congratulations to all! 2020 Local Scholarship Recipients.pdf
• 2020 Graduation will be on July 2nd at 7PM at the MHS Stadium. If inclement weather, graduation will be held in the MHS Auditorium student by student. More info will be communicated as the date gets closer, but July 2nd is the date you will graduate from Muscatine High School! 4 tokens were given to each senior at the May 27th Senior Pick-up/Drop-off Day which they signed for.
• MHS Graduation Plan Communication: MHS Graduation Plan
• Students: If you moved since March 12, 2020, please email mhsregistrar@mcsdonline.org with your updated address.  We are receiving many returned letters/communications that have been mailed. We want to make sure your family is receiving these important communications!
• Parents: If you have not received or updated your student’s 2020-21 MHS Student Registration information, you will be receiving a phone call to update the information. Contact information that is on file will be verified as well as emergency contact and medical info.  (Online registration for 2020-21fore returning students is discontinued so this is the process we are using to update each student’s information. Thank you to everyone that already responded!
• The 2020-2021 Muskie Dance Team (Pom Squad) is looking for new members!! Auditions will be done virtually, with all materials online. All students who wish to audition need to start here https://forms.gle/iUevJdLDEP6yfwKMA.  An email link with audition material will be emailed out to you along with the process.  Please email: Nickolet.sand@mcsdonline.org with any questions.
• Now is the time to submit Silver Cord forms! If you’ve completed volunteer work but haven’t submitted your Silver Cord form, complete the form and submit to your grade level counselor.   Silver Cord Form link
  MHS Counselors: 
  9th Grade: Brandon Welsch brandon.welsch@mcsdonline.org
  10th Grade: Scott Mauck scott.mauck@mcsdonline.org
  11th Grade: Jacob Mueller jacob.mueller@mcsdonline.org
  12th Grade: Karey Hawkins karey.hawkins@mcsdonline.org
  Career: Maureen Beran maureen.beran@mcsdonline.org
  At-Risk: Troy Kulland troy.kulland@mcsdonline.org
• Driver Ed information can be obtained from the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency (MBAEA) website – https://www.mbaea.org/en/student_programs/driver_education/
  Summer Session dates are:
  June 8 to 27
  June 29 to July 18
  July 20 to August 8
  FYI – classes do have maximum capacity, so please contact our office at ajohnson@mbaea.org as soon as possible.
  2020-21 Driver’s Ed sessions will be open for registration on July 1st online.  Driver Ed information can be obtained from the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency (MBAEA) website – https://www.mbaea.org/en/student_programs/driver_education/
• ACT ACADEMY: A great way to keep up with academic skills and to prepare for the ACT during this time at home is through ACT Academy. (11th grade students received their ACT scores from their February test, and may be planning to retake it in the summer or fall.)Check out the resources on academy.act.org, where you can focus on certain subjects/skills according to your most recent scores, if you have already taken the ACT test. If you are thinking of taking your first ACT test, take advantage of getting a head start and utilize this FREE resource! If you do not have an account, view this tutorial for instructions. (Student were also emailed a pdf of the tutorial.)This is a completely free resource that can be accessed at home! If you have questions, email Mrs. Mueller at claire.mueller@mcsdonline.orgNote: Students typically take the ACT test a couple of times to improve their score for college entrance and also for scholarship opportunities!!   MHS 11th grade students have had the benefit of their first ACT test being paid for by MCSD with the test administered by MHS staff during a school day.  Additional ACT tests are paid for by the student.
• Seniors: 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 (You can also search the internet for other scholarships available!)
• 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
• Driver Ed information can be obtained from the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency (MBAEA) website – https://www.mbaea.org/en/student_programs/driver_education/

** Silver Cord Opportunities/Volunteer Opportunities **

• Silver Cord Form- Google Form: The Silver Cord Form is now a google form that you submit online.  Silver Cord Form link

** Sports Information **

• Visit MHS Official Activities Site for updates to schedules, rosters & directions.
• Athletic Forms: Parent Permission Form    Concussion Form     Physical Form

** 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: https://stores.inksoft.com/phelpsstores_muscatine_muskies/shop/home and check it out!
• Muskies School Store – Jostens: Do you want Muskie Spirit Wear/Accessories or to give as a gift. A portion of sales comes back to MHS! $10 discount coupons available! Contact Doreen at doreen.borde@mcsdonline.org for discount.
  Visit Muscatine High School Muskies Custom Apparel

** 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! **

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