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MHS Announcements – May 23, 2016

Monday, May 23, 2016

Go Muskies!

2016 Final Exam Schedule
9th – 11th Grade Final Exams
Tuesday, May 24th
PERIOD 1 8:30 – 10:00 AM
PERIOD 3 10:15 – 11:45 AM
LUNCH (OPEN CAMPUS) 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
PERIOD 5 1:00 – 2:30 PM
MAKE-UP / COMPLETION TIME 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Wednesday, May 25th
PERIOD 2  8:30 – 10:00 AM
PERIOD 4  10:15 – 11:45 AM
LUNCH (OPEN CAMPUS)  11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
PERIOD 6  1:00 – 2:30 PM
MAKE-UP / COMPLETION TIME  2:30 – 3:30 PM
Thursday, May 26th
PERIOD 7  8:30 – 10:00 AM
MAKE-UP / COMPLETION TIME  10:15 – 11:45 AM
LUNCH (OPEN CAMPUS)  11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sports Physicals – Palmer Chiropractic College will be at Central Middle School (CMS) on Thursday, May 26 from 2:15 – 4:15 PM.  Cost is $10.  Physicals are available for middle and high school students. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Watson at kathy.watson@mcsdonline.org
  • Girls Cross Country Meeting – There will be a meeting Thursday, May 26 at 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria for any girl interested in cross country.  Parents are encouraged to attend.  Treats may be provided. Contact Coach Armstrong if unable to attend.
  • Pack the House at Boonies on the Avenue for Girls Softball – Tuesday, May 24, 5-9 PM.  Boonies Night – Girls Softball
  • 2016 Muskie Basketball Camp – June 21-23, 2016. Camps for Grades 3 -5 and 6-8. Sign up today!  2016 Muskie Basketball Camp Registration Form
  • Wrestling Informational Meeting on Tuesday, May 24th at 6 PM in the Commons. Anyone interested in wrestling next year should attend.
  • Students taking AP Literature in the 2016/2017 school year – Please check your email and stop by Mr. Guerra’s room, 21‐037, before school ends.
  • Students taking AP Biology in the 2016/2017 school year ‐ Please stop by Mrs. Coffman’s room 138 to pick up your summer homework.
  • Students – Just a reminder that even though you may be done with your final exams next week, the students and staff at Central and West are still in session, so you will not be able to visit during school hours.
  • Important Information from Food Service for May 23-26
    Library Cafe – Closed after May 20
    Cafeteria — ALL LINES OPEN May 23 & 24
    Cafeteria — Lunch Box & Passport OPEN May 25 ONLY
    Cafeteria — Sack lunches will be provided until noon May 26 ONLY
  • Students – If you have medication in the nurse’s office, you need to pick it up before the Summer break.  Medications left in the nurse’s office will be discarded.
  • AP Psychology students in the 2016/2017 school year – There will be a short meeting for students taking AP Psychology, this Friday during 1st part of enrichment. If you are unable to attend please email Mr. Stoltzfus at jason.stoltzfus@mcsdonline.org
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology students in the 2016/2017 school year – Please stop by Mr. Johnson’s room (128) to join next year’s Google Classrooms.  There are a few beneficial assignments that will significantly impact the the beginning of your school year.
  • AP Lang. and Comp. students in the 2016/2017 school year – If you were not able to attend the informational meeting, please email or meet with Mrs. Fallon to obtain necessary information regarding coursework. Email: rachel.fallon@mcsdonline.org
  • AP US History and AP Government students in the 2016/2017 school year – Please stop by Mr. Clancy’s room 11-035 to pick up your summer homework packet.
  • AP Stats students in the 2016/2017 school year – Please stop by Mrs. Hirschfeld’s room AA38 to pick up a book and summer homework.  If you have not picked up and completed your summer homework by the first day of school, then you potentially may be dropped from AP Stats and placed into the regular Stats and Prob class.
  • AP Lang. and Comp. in the 2016/2017 school year – If you were not able to attend the informational meeting, please email or meet with Mrs. Fallon to obtain necessary information regarding coursework. Email: rachel.fallon@mcsdonline.org
  • SOAP – Please make plans for a year-end picnic on the 26th!  Good luck with finals!
  • Show Choir Auditions will be taking place starting May 23.  Please see schedule below.
    Auditions
    Mon. 5/23   3:45 – 6:00 pm
    Tues. 5/24   7:00 – 8:15 am
    Tues. 5/24   3:45 – 6:00 pm

    Need help preparing or have questions?, please see Mr. Ryan or email at  jonathan.ryan@mcsdonline.org
  • Students & Parents/Guardians  – Please check your child or children’s outstanding fee/fine balances online at https://ia-muscatine.intouchreceipting.com/ or by contacting your school directly.  Payments can be made online by logging on with your PowerSchool information, in person at MHS or at the Board Office.  Senior balances will be finalized by the end of the business day on Wednesday, May 18th. All other balances will be finalized by the end of the day on Monday, May 30th.
  • 2016 Muskie Football Camp – Aug 2-4, 2016. Camps for Grade 5-8 and 9-12. Sign up today!  2016 Muskie Football Camp Info & Registration Form 
  • Volleyball Information – All girls that intend on participating in volleyball this year, the Spring/Summer schedule is out and available to be picked up in the AD’s office – see Mrs. Watson. If you have any questions please contact Coach Martin.
  • Muskie Baseball Fundraiser: Present your Home Team Advantage Card (attached) at the Muscatine Buffalo Wild Wings from now until May 31st and the Muskie baseball program will receive a portion of your total bill. BWW Home Team Advantage Card

** Silver Cord Opportunities **

  • Please check back later!  

** Upcoming Events **  MHS Calendar Link

  • May 23 – MHS Baseball 9th DH – Away @ IC West – 5 PM
  • May 23 – MHS Baseball Varsity DH – Home @ Kent Stein/Tom Bruner Field – 5 PM
  • May 23 – MHS Softball Soph DH – Home @ Kent Stein #4
  • May 23 – MHS Girls Soccer JV/Varsity (rescheduled 4/22) – Away vs. Dav. Central @ Brady Stadium – 4:30 PM
  • May 24 – MHS Softball Soph DH – Away @ Rock Island HS – 4 PM
  • May 24 – MHS Baseball Varsity DH – Away @ Keokuk – 4 PM
  • May 24 – MHS Girls Soccer JV/Varsity – Away @ Burlington/Bracewell Stadium – 5 PM
  • May 25 – MHS Boys Soccer Varsity (Regionals) – Muscatine Soccer Complex – 5 PM
  • May 25 – MHS Softball JV DH – Away @ IC West – 5 PM
  • May 26 – MHS Girls Golf Varsity
  • May 26 – MHS Baseball Varsity DH – Away @ CR Washington – 5 PM
  • May 26 – Students Last Day (Full Day)
  • May 27 – MHS Baseball Soph/Varsity – Away @ CR Xavier – 5 PM
  • May 27 – MHS Softball JV DH – Kent Stein #4 – 5:30 PM
  • May 28 – MHS Softball 9th – Away @ North Scott – 8:30 AM
  • May 28 – MHS Softball JV (Ottumwa Invite) – Wildwood Elem. School, Ottumwa – 9 AM
  • May 28 – MHS Softball Varsity (L & M Tourney) – Away @ Letts – 12 PM
  • May 28 – MHS Girls Soccer (Regionals) – Muscatine Soccer Complex

** Scholarships **

The Rove Pest Control Scholarship – Applicants must be attending college by the Fall 2017 semester and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. This scholarship is open to anyone seeking a higher education.  Deadline: December 31, 2016.  Application: Only online applications will be accepted. The application can be found at: http://www.rovepestcontrol.com/rove-pest-control-scholarship/

The NROTC Scholarship is a full-ride scholarship ($180,000) to any university that has an NROTC program. Upon graduating from college, they will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, leading Marines as young 22 year old! NROTC scholarship recipients will be debt free from students loans and have a guaranteed career with starting pay and allowances of up to $60,000! Some nearby schools are Iowa State University, University of Nebraska, University of Illinois, and Marquette University. Please stop in Student Services for more information.

Children’s Cancer Connection Empower Scholarship – Applications for the fall Semester are due May 27, 2016. Applications for the Spring 2017 semester are due Sept. 30, 2016.  See attached for scholarship criteria and application. Children’s Cancer Connection Empowering Scholarship Info & Application

American Legion Auxiliary – 2016 Iowa Department Merit Award Application.  Deadline is June 1, 2016.  American Legion Auxiliary Application

Iowa Section Professional Golfers’ Association, the Iowa PGA Foundation offers an annual scholarship opportunity in memory on one of its members – Charlie Burkart. This scholarship is open to any graduating senior within our section boundaries and any graduating student of an Iowa high school. It is awarded every year to one recipient. The winner will receive $1000 each year of full-time attendance for four years at a college or university of their choice. Deadline is June 15, 2016.
 PGA Golf Scholarship

Aspiring Nurse Scholarship:  Nursing Schools Almanac has just launched its second annual Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. Our website will award a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse who best demonstrates:  A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics & A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of health care. This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue a college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. Scholarship applications will be accepted until midnight on June 30, 2016. Visit www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com and click the banner on the right-hand side of the website’s homepage.

National Scholarship Search Websites:

  1. bigfuture.org
  2. scholarships.com
  3. fastweb.com
  4. icansucceed.org

Midwest Technical Institute Scholarship Program: Must plan to attend MTI in Fall of 2016.
The application is available in MHS Student Services or with an admissions representative at MTI www.midwesttech.edu   Application deadline: July 1, 2016.

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