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 29, 2015

Go Muskies!

• Check out Digital Imaging 1’s Mural Project all around MHS.  47 students designed digital murals for blank walls and spaces around MHS. The completed results are posted on the walls they photographed, along with something interactive…  Digital Art 1 Project
  Each work has an artist statement that explains a bit more about the mural, as well as a QR code. Simply scan the code to send applause to the artist (you will need an app for scanning the code if you don’t already have one, but there are lots of free ones to choose from!). Murals will be up until the end of next week (November 6th).
• Boys’ Soccer Open Gym:  Open gym will begin on Sunday, Nov. 1st from 2-4 PM in the MHS gym. Please contact Coach Varela at muskiesoccer@yahoo.com with any questions.
• Blood Drive: Key Club will be hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, November 9th. Email Ms. Hansen if you’d like to sign-up to donate.
• Girls’ Basketball: There will be a parent meeting on Thursday, November 5th at 7:30pm in the Commons. Please attend if your daughter is planning to play basketball this season.
• Key Club: Meeting on Friday, October 30th at 7:30am in Ms. Hansen’s room. Bring your Blood Drive sign-up sheets!
• Model UN: Please check your email for a survey on committee interest for the University of Chicago trip. The conference is February 4th-7th. We’ve been assigned the delegation of Barbados.
• New Scholarships added — see Scholarship section below.
• 2-Hour Early Out on Monday, Nov. 2 for Teacher Inservice.
• The MHS Drama Departments presents  A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie.  Plan to join us for this suspenseful whodunnit on November 6 & 7 at 7 PM in the MHS Auditorium.  Tickets are available at the door for $5 each; activity passes will be accepted.  Box office opens at 6:15 PM.  Cautions: the show includes gun shots and a short period of total darkness. Select the MHS Drama link for more information.   MHS Drama
• Creative Writing Club – If you are interested in improving your writing skills and enjoy writing, please join the Creative Writing Club!  We meet on Tuesdays after school until 4:30 PM in Mr. Guerra’s room (room number 21-037, up stairs in the new wing.)  We work on different pieces of writing that involve intriguing and unique scenarios.  Our goal is to improve our skills by opening our imagination and creativity to more possibilities.  Hope to see you there, and bring snacks if you would like! If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Guerra.
• The Girls’ Cross Country Banquet will be Monday, November 2 from 6-7:30 pm in the Commons.  Juniors should bring entrees, sophomores sides, freshmen and seniors desserts. Please bring your own table service and drinks. Any questions, contact Coach Armstrong.
• Boys’ XC Equipment Hand In – We will meet in locker room after school 3:30PM on Tuesday, Oct. 27th or Tuesday, Nov 3rd to hand in XC gear. Please pick the Tuesday that works best for you. See coach Foxen for all questions.
• MHS Library is looking for LEGO Donations. Please consider donating any LEGOS you have (used is fine) for student use in the library’s Makerspace. The goal is for students to create – so don’t worry if you don’t have a ‘set’ – anything and everything will do!
• The Blue Grass American Legion Post 711 are trying to promote a Veteran’s day 5K race that is in the area on Nov. 14th. We are hoping to get the information about the race to all the people that might be interested in participating including the young people in the area. That being said, I am sending this out to all the schools in the area, so that we can drum up support for this event. Attached are the race poster and registration form. Race Poster    Veteran’s Race Registration Form
• Muskie Basketball Gear available for purchase on BSN.com – Check out items at this link: MUSKIE-BASKETBALL-GEAR-MUSCATINE-HIGH-SCHOOL.pdf   No orders will be taken after Nov. 4.
• Pearl City Power Volleyball Club Tryouts: Visit this link for tryout information: http://www.muscatine.k12.ia.us/wp-content/uploads/PearlCityPowerVolleyballTryout-2.pdf
• 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 **

• Please check back later for Silver Cord Opportunities.

** Upcoming Events **

• 2-Hour Early Out – Nov. 2 (Teacher Inservice)
• 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

Seniors interested in the UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME: The Hesburgh-Yuscko Scholars Program is a merit based opportunity for incoming students attending Notre Dame. This is a leadership development program that seeks to attract, encourage, and equip extraordinary students who will have a transformational effect on the Notre Dame community, the Church, and the world.  Benefits of the program include: $25,000 per year toward the cost of attendance at Notre Dame for 4 years (total of $100,000), 4 fully funded summer enrichment experiences, intellectual engagement, etc. Visit www.hesburgh-yuscko.nd.edu for more information and to apply. Deadline is November 15th, 2016.

The GE-Reagan Foundation: This scholarship is looking for students who display leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.  Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, must show financial need, must be a US Citizen and be seniors intending to enroll in a four year college or university.  This scholarship is $10,000 and is renewable for a total of $40,000. Application is available at www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships. Deadline is January 7th, 2016.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC): The organization offers 4 types of scholarships to apply for.  Students may only apply for ONE: Scholars, Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage, African-American or Black Caribbean Heritage, Hispanic/Latino Heritage. Seniors must plan to graduate from high school and enroll full time in a 2 year, 4 year, or technical school. Other requirements can be found at www.rmhc.org.  Application is at https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC. Deadline is January 20, 2016.

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.