MHS Announcements

The Muscatine High School Attendance Office phone number is 563-263-6616. Please use this number when calling in for a student absence, early release, etc.

October 14, 2015

Go Muskies!

• Students of Active Prayer (SOAP) meets at 2702 Surrey Court on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 7:30-9:00PM. Everyone is welcome!
• Yearbook Orders:  If you did not purchase a yearbook for the 2015-2016 school year at registration, you can still purchase them through attendance for $56 up until February 5th.  If you do not buy one before then, we cannot guarantee you will get a copy.  We only order a few extra each year.
• Boy’s & Girl’s Bowling: We will be having an informational meeting for boys and girls bowling on Wednesday October 28th at 3:30pm in the Commons. Meeting should last no longer than 20 minutes.
• GSA will meet Wednesday, October 14 in Room 229 after school. Please read the links that will be sent to you this weekend. Bring a friend and see you there!
• MCC is having a nursing informational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 4-6pm in the MCC Student Center. http://www.muscatine.k12.ia.us/wp-content/uploads/nursing-orientation-sign.jpg
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): Join us for the Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, October 14th. It will be held at the North End Park (Rodeo) in Wapello from 6:30-9:00pm. There will be live music, free t-shirt, food, and fellowship. Bring a friend! Contact Ms. Hansen if you need a ride or would like more information.
• October 13 – Volleyball vs. Davenport North has been postponed. The meet has been rescheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15 and will be held at Muscatine High School with a 4:30 P.M. start.
• Girl’s Basketball: Open gym is canceled this Thursday due to rescheduled volleyball.
• Boy’s Basketball:Open gym is canceled this Thursday due to rescheduled volleyball.
• New Scholarship posted – see Scholarship section below.
• New Silver Cord posted – see Silver Cord section below.
• Parent/Teacher Walk-in Conferences
  • Oct. 19 – 4:00 – 7:15PM
  • Oct. 21 – 4:00 – 7:15PM
  • Oct. 22 – 1:45 – 3:45 (2-Hour Early Out)
• The MHS Student Services Office will be giving a thirty-minute presentation in the MHS Commons during Parent Teacher Conferences.  “How To Earn College Credit While Attending Muscatine High School” will be presented.
  • Monday, October 19th @ 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, October 21st @ 5:30 pm
• Seniors:  Jostens will have a graduation presentation to the Class of 2016 on October 20th at 10 AM in the Auditorium.  Orders will be due the following Tuesday, Oct. 27, during lunch hour outside of the Student Services office.
• Are you interested in making a friend from France?  You don’t have to speak French … just agree to host a student for three weeks in February.  If this sounds like something you want to do, contact Mrs. Paulsen in room 201 or email her at deb.paulsen@mcsdonline.org for more information.
• Visit the Muskie Boosters website to see event pictures, buy Muskie apparel and get your admission punch cards. Be sure to check out the list of our supporters too. Go Muskies!

** Silver Cord Opportunities **

• Mulberry Elementary Carnival – High school students interested in earning Silver Cord hours for helping at the Mulberry Carnival this Friday, Oct. 16, may do so by contacting Mrs. Goodman, the principal.  If interested, please email Mrs. Goodman at ann.goodman@mcsdonline.org.  Hours to work are 5:30 to 8:00. Please indicate what time you would be available.   Mrs. Goodman will return your email and provide you with details.  Only those students who email by Thursday morning will be able to earn hours.
• MCCB Halloween Hike – It is almost that time again! It is time for our annual Halloween Hike.  This year the topic is all about plants and animals of the floodplain!  For the first time in more than a decade, the hike will return to Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area!  We are looking for volunteers for this big event on Friday night October 16th and Saturday night October 17th.  The hikes start at 6:30 and leave from the lodge every 10 minutes until 8:00.  If you love the spotlight we can give you a part as one of the crazy characters, or we have jobs for trail guides, trail maintenance, collecting tickets, pumpkin carving (Wednesday Oct. 14th 8am-4pm at Discovery Park), and other behind-the-scenes duties.  We’d love to have you help on one or both nights!  Please email Michelle Berns at www.muscatinecountyconservation.com or by phone at 563-264-5922 if interested.
• Washington School is in need of volunteers to help with their Family Gathering. Volunteers will be helping students read and then choose a book they can take home.
  Thursday, October 15th  from 3:45 – 6:00 at Washington Elementary. ContactAmanda.mckillip@mcsdonline.org if you are interested.

** Upcoming Events **

• Parent/Teacher Walk-in Conferences
  Oct. 19 – 4:00 – 7:15PM
  Oct. 21 – 4:00 – 7:15PM
  Oct. 22 – 1:45 – 3:45  (2-Hour Early Out)
• Seniors – Oct. 27 – Jostens Graduation orders outside Student Services during lunch
• ACT Aspire Testing – 9th Grade Oct. 27, 10th Grade Oct. 28
• Seniors – Nov 13th – Senior Pictures for yearbook due

** Scholarships **

National Scholarship Search Websites:

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

The Quad City Engineering and Science Council is accepting applications for its 2016 college scholarship awards from area high school seniors. Applications are due by January 22, 2016. The winners are selected based on a committee review of their application. This will be our 23rd year of encouraging students pursuing an engineering or science college degree.  Last year we awarded twelve scholarships with a total value of $20,500.
You can download a copy of the scholarship application from http://www.qcesc.org under the scholarship link.

The Quad City and Engineering Science Council Scholarship Program was established and is administered by the Council.  This program provides multiple one-time grants/scholarships between $1000 and $3000 each for high school seniors pursuing a STEM degree at a 4-year university. These are awarded on an objective basis without regard to race, sex, or religion.  Criteria include academics, civic/community service, extracurricular involvement, career goals, and an essay on why you want a STEM degree

This year we are pleased to also offer engineering scholarships from Iowa State University, University of Iowa, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Wisconsin, Platteville, Western Illinois University Quad Cities Campus, and St. Ambrose University.

The Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) is an umbrella organization representing 36 technical societies totaling about 5,000 members here in the Quad Cities. The QCESC proudly sponsors annual events such as the National Engineers Banquet and the Engineering and Scientist of The Year Awards. We also provide judges for the local technical activities including Invent Iowa and FIRST LEGO League among other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)-related activities.

Muscatine Chapter of the Iowa Engineering Society: Must plan to pursue a career in engineering. Must attend either University of Iowa or Iowa State University in the Fall of 2016. Must have a 3.0 GPA for 10th and 11th grades. Must have an ACT composite score of at least 24.   Two scholarships available; each worth $1000. The application is available in MHS Student Services. Application deadline: January 15, 2016

Horatio Alger Scholarship: Must demonstrate financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required). Must be involved in co-curricular activities and community service activities. Must display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Must be a US Citizen.  Scholarships range from $7,000-$22,000.  The application is available at www.scholars.horatioalger.org   Application deadline: October 25, 2015.

Hagan Scholarship:  Must have 3.5 GPA or Higher.  Must have 23 on the ACT or higher. Other eligibility requirements are on the website.
The scholarship award ranges from $1,000-$40,000. The average disbursement is $24,000.  This scholarship is only available in 10 states, including Iowa.  The application and more information is available at www.hsfmo.org   Application deadline: November 15, 2015.

Jerry Woods/Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association (IRMCA) Scholarship: Must be enrolling in the first year at an Iowa community college or tech school building trades program including concrete technology and practice. Must be a resident of Iowa.  Scholarship is $2,500 per year for 2 years.
The application is available at www.iowareadymix.org or in MHS Student Services.
Application deadline: November 30, 2015.

Young Entrepreneur Foundation Awards: Must have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. Must be a graduating senior that owns/operates his/her own small business. Must plan to attend a 2 year, 4 year or vocational school.  Scholarships/awards range from $2000-$15,000
The application is available at www.NFIB.com/YEA   Application deadline: December 18, 2016.

Iowa Newspaper Foundation: Must be preparing for a newspaper career.   A total of 9 scholarships, all available with ONE application.  Total awards will be approximately $6,700. The application is available at www.INAnews.com   Application deadline: February 12, 2016.

Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship: Must be of Protestant Faith, resident of Iowa, and will attend the University of Iowa full time in the Fall of 2016.  The scholarship award is $800.  The application is only available in MHS Student Services.  Application deadline: May 2, 2016.

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.