MHS Announcements

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Go Muskies!

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES will be held:

March 12th (Thursday) – 1:45 – 3:45PM
All conferences will be walk-in held in the teacher room.

Early Out – Thursday, March 12. at 1:24PM.
No School – Friday, March 13 – Teacher Professional Development.
Spring Break – March 16-20.  Classes resume March 23.

• Attention TEENS!!! Saturday, March 14 the Musser Public Library is having a workshop on Panoramic Sugar Eggs, a traditional folk art craft and keepsake. These eggs have a window on one end to look into revealing a spring scene inside completely made of sugar! This workshop starts at 12:30. Please call the Library and RSVP to Julie ext 128.
• Hurry, PROM MAKEOVER contest ends March 13!  Attention Junior & Senior Girls –Win a PROM MAKEOVER sponsored by SIX local businesses!  The prize package includes: All Muscatine High School Junior & Senior girls are eligible to enter.  Visit www.facebook.com/CloveDentalMuscatine for contest information. 
      Dental Makeover (Clove Dental)
      Massage (Therapeutic Body Shoppe)
      Haircut/color/styling, manicure, & makeup (Salon Incognito)
      Corsage (Miller’s Florist)
      Dinner for Two (Francesca Vitale’s)
      Professional Photographs (Genevieve’s Photography)
• Key Club: Those interested in volunteering for the Day of Caring on April 10 need to sign the release form in Ms. Hansen’s room.
• FCA: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meets in the Commons at 7:00am every-other Monday. Our meetings for the end of the year include: March 23, April 13, April 27, May 11. Follow us @Muskies_FCA for updates. 
• MHS Girls and Boys Soccer Yard Signs.  Please see attached form for more information. Deadline to turn forms in is Friday, March 13. 2015 MHS Boys Soccer Yard Signs 2015 MHS Girls Soccer Yard Signs
• MHS Soccer (Girls & Boys) Work Day is scheduled for Sunday, April 26. Please see attached for more information. 2015 Soccer Work Day Information Sheet
• MHS Annual Arc Welding Contest – Saturday, March 28th. Sign-up in Room 159B.  Contest is open to any student who has taken Welding at MHS.
• 2015 AP Testing Information – AP Tests can be ordered in the MHS Student Services Office through Wednesday, March 25th. Please see the attached document (Ap Testing) for specific tests, testing dates, and cost.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hawkins.

• Student Athletes – If you are interested in participating in a spring sport at MHS, now is the time to turn in the needed paperwork! Please stop by the A.D. Office at your earliest convenience to make sure you are ready to practice when the season begins.

• SAVE THE DATE: April 6th is a Snow Make-Up Day.
• SAVE THE DATE: SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT – Tentative Date: May 20, 7 pm in the MHS Auditorium
• SAVE THE DATE: MHS Prom, Sat., May 2, 9-12 pm.  Theme: The Great Gatsby (Roaring 20’s)
• SAVE THE DATE: MHS Graduation, May 24, 2015 @ 2 PM in the MHS Gymnasium.
• Please remember that Muscatine High School sport schedules can be found at http://www.muscatine.k12.ia.us/mhs/calendar Our web calendar of events (linked to Google Maps) offers the most current updates and driving directions for all MHS athletic events! Be sure to check it out! Good luck to all the teams competing during the winter season!

** Volunteer / Silver Cord Hours **

• McKinley Elementary is having their Spring Carnival on Saturday, March 28 and is in need of students to help from 11 AM – 2 PM.  Please contact Cheryl Frisbie at cfrisbie@machlink.com if interested.
• Jefferson Elementary needs 2 to 3 people to make and bag popcorn 1 day a week each week.  Will start after Spring Break.  Flexible times and days.  If interested, please contact: shelly.noel@mcsdonline.org , brenda.todd@mcsdonline.org , or triscia.klein@mcsdonline.org

** Scholarship Information **

• The Catholic Daughters Scholarship is available in the Student Service Office.  Deadline is April 17, 2015.

• Trinity Muscatine Friends Scholarship:  There are 3 categories for applicants, each is for $1,000: 1) High School seniors with any major 2) High School Seniors who are dependents of Trinity Muscatine employees–any major 3) Any prior graduate who is studying a health care related field.  Applications are available in MHS Student Services, Trinity Muscatine Friends Window Box Gift Shop and Main. Lobby/Front Desk. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2015.
• Golf Scholarship opportunity:
  The Tony Robison Memorial Golf Membership Scholarship is open to all students in grades 8-12. One male and female will be selected. The main criteria is the desire to play golf: not based on grades or financial need. The award is a one year junior golf membership at Geneva Golf and Country Club. Athletic eligibility is not affected. Once awarded, if selected individuals do not use it, it will be re-awarded to another individual. Deadline to apply is April 3, 2015. Applications are available at West Middle School, Central Middle School, Muscatine High School Athletic Office.
• West Middle School (WMS) Scholarship – please see attached document for more information.  WMS Scholarship
• The Bright Scholars Award — please see attached document for more information. The Bright Scholars of Iowa

• Donald Kiser Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship.  Applicants must plan to pursue studies in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering. Applications are available in MHS Student Services.  Due Date is 3/31/2015
• Edward Bitzer–American Legion Unit 27 Scholarship: $500 scholarship.  Application is available in MHS Student Services.  Due Date is 4/15/2015
• Iowa Section PGA–Charlie Burkart Scholarship: $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year for 4 years). Application is available in MHS Student Services.  Due Date is 6/12/2015
• ACACIA Leadership Scholarship for University of Iowa: Up to $2,000 scholarship available to any male high school graduate entering University of Iowa. Should show excellence in academics, extra curricular activities, and community involvement. Application is available in MHS Student Services. Due Date is 4/30/2015