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• Any senior athlete who will be taking part in the early signing period (Nov. 8 – Nov. 15) need to see Mr. Morgan in room 11-005 prior to Nov. 13. We will be having a signing ceremony on Nov. 15 at 12:30 pm in the Auditorium.
• Key Club Blood Drive: The Blood Drive for Monday, November 13th does not have any more open appointment times. There will be NO WALK-INS accepted. Students and staff with appointment times: please only report at the time on your appointment card. Contact Mrs. Keltner (jen.keltner@mcsdonline.org) if you have questions.
• National Key Club Week: This week we are celebrating National Key Club Week. Key Club is both the largest high school service organization in the world AND a member of the Kiwanis family. Both Key Club and Kiwanis members will be volunteering their time at the Blood Drive on Nov. 13th to help save lives!
• New Drop-off Location — Student Services. The Canned Food Drive is underway and ends Thursday, November 16th. Students who bring in 10 canned goods/non-perishable items (this may include cat and dog food for The Humane Society) will be given open campus lunch Friday, November 17th. Students may bring their donations to Student Services the second half of lunch. Donations will go to MCSA, The Food Pantry, and/or The Humane Society. Please be generous during this year’s Hunger Drive.
• Please support the Muscatine Boys’ Basketball Program by purchasing Muskie clothing and other Muskie products at http://shop.fancloth.com/52761/300085.  The sale is through Friday, November 17th.  A portion of the sales will go to the basketball program.  Thank you!
• Food Service Notice: Starting November 27, Student IDs will be required to purchase snacks or meals in any of the Food Service areas (Cafeteria, Library Cafe, Snackers.)
• The Muskie Booster Club will be hosting their annual Winter Kick-Off on
  Monday, Nov. 20th, starting at 7 pm. A meal consisting of a grilled sandwich, chips, cookie and drink will be served from 5:30-7. Cost is $5 and extra sandwiches can be purchased. Muskie merchandise will also be available and would make great gifts. All are invited to come see the students who will be participating in winter activities, enjoy some good food, and check out our merchandise!   Hope to see you there!  2017 Winter Kickoff
• The Muscatine Wrestling Team has apparel for sale by Elitesports. The store is open until Nov. 16 with items delivered by Dec. 3rd. Muscatine Wrestling Team Apparel Store
• Senior Pictures Uploaded to Yearbook Website Deadline is Nov. 17  Senior Picture Form
• Free Wellness Screening at MCSA, Sat. Nov. 11, 10:30 am-12:30 pm  Free Wellness Checkup Info
• Interested in helping others? Interested in travel? Not doing anything for Spring Break 2018?  See Ms. Mohapp about an alternate spring break trip to Ecuador! Deadline is March 15, 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/
• Muskies School Store:  Would you like to purchase Muskie Spirit Wear/Accessories or to give as a gift? Visit Muscatine High School Muskies Custom Apparel  Use promo code TNU6X2AU at checkout for a $10 discount. Expires 11-24-17.  For an even larger discount, please contact
  Mrs. Borde at doreen.borde@mcsdonline.org or stop in rm 11-001.  There is a limited quantity of larger discounts.

** Important Dates **

• Nov. 17: Senior Pictures Due – Uploaded to Yearbook Website  Senior Picture Form
• Nov. 20: Muskie Winter Kick-off, Meal 5:30-7 pm, Introduction of Winter Activities 7 pm, MHS Gym
• Nov. 22: 2 Hour Early Dismissal
• Nov. 23: NO SCHOOL – Happy Thanksgiving!
• Nov. 24: NO SCHOOL – Non-contract Day
• April 2:  Six Flags Senior GradNite Information (Full Payment/Permission Slips Due)  Senior GradNite at Six Flags

** Silver Cord Opportunities **

• Liberia Rescue Fund International, a non-profit organization in Muscatine, is looking for students to help in the creation of a logo for the organization. We do have some ideas of what we would like involved in the creation of the logo.  If interested, please contact Victoria Zarkpah at zarkpahvictoria@gmail.com or at 563-607-0104.
  (Liberia Rescue Fund International has been able to assist in different ways, but one of their main objectives is to provide school scholarships to give educational opportunities to children in the area of West Point and Monrovia, Africa.)
• Madison Elementary is looking for 4 students on Monday, December 4th from 6pm-8pm to help backstage during our holiday concert.  Any interested student can email Stephanie Zillig at stephanie.zillig@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

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