MPHS Cougar Connection
Friday, September 28
Welcome to the Weekly Update!
-Student grades will be updated in PowerSchool for the Quarter 1 interim on Monday, October 1. You can access your child's grades through: https://ps.mpark.net/public/
-Join the MPHS Chamber Singers and other local groups on Friday, October 5, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center for a "Silver Serenade". The concert begins at 7:30 PM.
-Seniors who will be 18 by the November 6th election can still register to vote! The new voter registration deadline is on October 15.
-From the Office of Student Success (School Counseling):
- 10/03 @ 6:30 pm in the Commons: FAFSA General Information Workshop with Susan McCrackin from The College Board of Reston
- 10/06 October SAT @ MPHS: Doors open at 7:30 am and close at 8:00 am. Students must bring Admissions Ticket, current photo ID, calculator, and two #2 pencils
- 10/13 PSAT/NMSQT (juniors only) @ 9:00 am in the MPHS gym: A limited number of spots are available. Inquire at the Office for Student Success (School Counseling). There is a $16.00 test fee. Fee waivers available for students who receive free/reduced lunch.
- 10/16 @ 6:30 pm: FAFSA Completion and Submission Workshop (MPHS Room 253) Please bring last year’s income tax return and one parent and student must apply for a Federal Student Aid ID at https://fsaid.ed.gov/.
- 10/18 Senior and parent meeting @ 6:30 pm in the MPMS Auditorium
- 12/12 and 12/13 Senior Portrait Make-up in the Commons from 2:30-9:00 PM. Students who did not have portrait taken will receive appointment cards from Lifetouch. Students who want to have a picture retake will need to call 410.644.7700. There is a $10.00 fee for picture retakes.
- Admissions Officers from a variety of colleges have scheduled visits to MPHS to meet with seniors. Students are encouraged to stop by the Office for Student Success (School Counseling) to check out the colleges planning to visit. Sign-up is required.
Congratulations to Matilah Pamie-George, this year's Most Valuable Cougar!
As is tradition, the 9th graders ring the bell of knowledge!
Congratulations to Teresa Elam, National Merit Semifinalist!
Next Week's Events
6:30 Governor's School Interest Meeting-Grades 9 & 10 (Library)
Tuesday, October 2-Golf @ Region B Tournament
Competition Cheer @ Warren County
Volleyball (H) vs. Skyline
Wednesday, October 3-6:30 FAFSA Workshop
Cross Country @ William Monroe
Thursday, October 4-Volleyball (H) Warren County
Friday, October 5-
Saturday, October 6-SAT Testing
Principal Pam Kalso
Email: pam.kalso@mpark.net
Website: www.mpark.net
Location: 8200 Euclid Avenue, Manassas Park, VA, USA
Phone: 703-361-9131
Twitter: @MPHSVACougars