Panther Newsletter
Weekly news & info for our students and parents
GENERAL INFORMATION:
NO DELIVERS FOR STUDENTS VIA DELIVERY SERVICES
You MUST have a phone to scan the QR Code when you deliver a lunch to your student.
Veterans Day
MHS would like to feature student family members and faculty and staff who have served in military service to the United States. Please use the link to complete the information form.
The veterans will be honored during the Panther News broadcast, November 11. The program will remain available on youtube. It will make us proud to acknowledge those in the MHS family who have served our country.
Please return the completed information by November 9.
Panther Volleyball Toy Drive
Toy Drive
Collecting new unwrapped toys until Dec 3rd.
Donations will benefit Manna House of Midlothian
PSAT for 9th Graders, November 18
TACKLE YOUR TO-DO LIST
SENIOR PARENTS, DUE FRIDAY NOV. 13!
Panther News
STUDENT INFORMATION:
Attendance
Last Name A- La = Sandy_Heit@MISD.GS, 469-856-5123
Last Name Le - Z = Karen_Girman@MISD.GS, 469-856-5122
IDs For Every MHS Student
If lost, a replacement can be provided for $5.00
Wear IT, Don't Carry IT
Student Parking Passes and IDs
Parking Passes required.
Face to Face Students: Please scan the QR code to request a parking pass. You will then be able to purchase your parking pass during lunch or during your off period. The cost is $45. All students must wear their IDs while on campus. If you forget your ID or lose it you can get a replacement in the counseling center. A replacement is $3 and a temporary is $1.
Virtual Students: If you come to campus for classes you will need a parking pass. We will sell parking passes in Kevin Melton's office next to the cafeteria. The cost is $45.00.
Student Drop-off and Pick-up info
Car Riders: Parents can drop students off in the morning at either entry 1 or entry 17. Entry 1 is the front entry located off of 9th street. To access entry 17, please enter the South Parking Lot off of 9th street by the Ag building. Parents will not be able to drop students off in the North lot this school year. Car riders may be picked up at all MHS exits. No parents will be able to enter the South Lots until busses have exited the property.
Bus Riders: Bus Riders will enter through Door 29 at the cafeteria entry.
Student Drivers: Student drivers can park in the North or South Parking lot. If they park in the North lot, they will enter door 37 by the auditorium. If they park in the South lot, they will enter door 17.
Each entry will be monitored by an administrator. Students are expected to wear an approved mask and use hand sanitizer when entering the building. Doors will open at 7:45. Students will immediately go to the cafeteria and sit down until they are released to class at 8:10. Students arriving after 8:10 will go straight to their first period.
Health and Safety
Our campus is continuing to be vigilant with all of our health and safety protocols and we need your partnership in these efforts. If your child is sick, experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or is waiting on results from a COVID-19 test, your child must stay home from school.
Below are the conditions for returning to school after an individual shows symptoms or gets a positive COVID-19 test result.
Either:
24 hours with no fever; and
Symptoms improved; and
10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared
Or:
Obtain 1 negative COVID-19 test result from a physician’s office, approved testing location or other site. https://tdem.texas.gov/covid-19/
Or:
A doctor’s note indicating an alternate diagnosis; and
Must check-in with the campus nurse before returning to class.
We thank you for your partnership and understanding as we keep the health and safety of our students, teachers and staff members our top priority.
How to Set Up Your Parent Observer Account in Canvas
GRAB and GO Breakfast and Lunch
Grab and Go Schedule Changes
In an effort to better serve students, both face-to-face and virtual learners, we are going to adjust the "grab and go" times for the Aramark staff to be able to staff the serving lines for our students on campus in an efficient manner. We will continue serving our grab and go students on Monday and Wednesday at the same four locations, but the time will be shifted to 8 a.m. to 10 a.m
MHS SPIRIT INFORMATION:
Seniors and Parents
Seniors and Parents:
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opened up on October 1, 2020. In a normal year, we would do a FAFSA presentation and assistance night for senior students and parents. However, this year we are providing you with information, links, and presentations for you to be able to understand and file. It is recommended that all seniors complete the FAFSA application even if you feel you may not qualify for funds because college/universities want to know your EFC (see explanation below) index in order to be able to offer you their scholarships.
Our normal event is hosted by Caleb Willis, Associate Director of Financial Aid - Navarro College. You may contact him through the contact information below with any questions even if your student is not attending Navarro.
Navarro College-
financial.aid@navarrocollege.edu
903-875-7400
Caleb.willis@navarrocollege.edu
Also, I am providing a LINK to the College Board website and a LINK to their presentation for FAFSA.
If you have any questions, please contact Becky Oliver, College Liaison at: Becky_oliver@misd.gs
****Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is an index number that college financial aid staff use to determine how much financial aid you would receive if you were to attend their school. The information you report on your FAFSA, including specific tax information and family income, is used to calculate your EFC.***
MILITARY INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS:
***We will be providing an ASVAB test for students on January 27th, 2021 at MHS. We will have more details and registration in a few weeks - so stay tuned!
***Our district needs to collect data on those students that have enlisted or plan to enlist after graduation. Please complete the link below for 20-21 Seniors ONLY:
If you have questions or would like help with getting in touch with a recruiter, please contact Mrs. Oliver, College Liaison, at becky_oliver@misd.gs
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Football Tickets
UIL Events
MISD UIL Event Spectator Information:
All Texas Public School Districts received new UIL Guidelines for COVID 19 Mitigation Expectations, including masks and social distancing, at all UIL events and therefore MISD has updated the UIL Event Spectator Guidelines to include this information. This includes all UIL events that occur at the MISD Stadium, HS and MS Gyms, and any other MS or HS field. We are grateful for spectator support at our UIL events for our high schools and middle schools and we want to be able to continue to have a fan base. In order to do so, we must be more vigilant to follow the COVID19 Mitigation Protocols that are expected.
Below are the key points to know about expectations when attending ANY UIL event for MISD schools:
* Masks are expected be worn in the stadium, at the fields, or inside the gyms at ALL TIMES unless you are eating or drinking. We are required to adhere to state guidelines and the Governor’s GA-29 order.
* Please wear masks while sitting in the stands at the events to increase protection for yourself and those around you.
* Do not sit on bleachers marked as "no seating.” MISD has taped off more seats to provide improved social distancing in the stands.
MHS Boy's Basketball
MHS Boy's Varsity Basketball vs Mansfield HS @ Mansfield High School at 10 AM
Saturday, Nov 7, 2020, 10:00 AM
Mansfield High School, East Broad Street, Mansfield, TX, USA
MHS Volleyball
MHS JV @ 11AM
MHS 9th Grade @ 11 AM
Saturday, Nov 7, 2020, 11:00 AM
Ray Braswell High School, East University Drive, Aubrey, Denton, TX, USA
MHS Varsity Cross Country
Monday, Nov 9, 2020, 06:00 AM
Jesse Owens Athletic Complex, South Polk Street, Dallas, TX, USA
MHS Girl's Basketbal
MHS JV Basketball @ 5:00 PM in MHS Arena
MHS Varsity Basketball @ 6:30 PM in MHS Arena
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2020, 05:00 PM
Midlothian High School, South 9th Street, Midlothian, TX, USA
MHS Boy's Basketball
MHS JV Boy's Basketball @ 6:00 PM in Koonce Gym
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, 06:00 PM
Midlothian High School, South 9th Street, Midlothian, TX, USA
MHS JV Blue Football
Thursday, Nov 12, 2020, 06:00 PM
Billy Goodloe Stadium - Red Oak ISD, Louise Ritter Road, Red Oak, TX, USA
MHS 9th Grade Blue Football
Thursday, Nov 12, 2020, 07:00 PM
Midlothian High School, South 9th Street, Midlothian, TX, USA
MHS Volleyball
MHS JV Volleyball @ 6 PM
MHS 9th Grade Volleyball @ 6 PM
Friday, Nov 13, 2020, 05:00 PM
JOSHUA HIGH SCHOOL, South Broadway Street, Joshua, TX, USA
MHS Girl's Basketball vs Frisco Centennial High School
MHS JV Girl's Basketball @ 5 PM in MHS Arena
Friday, Nov 13, 2020, 05:00 PM
Midlothian High School, South 9th Street, Midlothian, TX, USA
MHS Boy's Basketball vs Mesquite
MHS JV Boy's Basketball 5:30 PM in Koonce Gym
MHS 9th Grade Boy's Basketball 5 PM in Koonce Gym
Friday, Nov 13, 2020, 05:00 PM
Midlothian High School, South 9th Street, Midlothian, TX, USA
MHS Varsity Football vs Red Oak High School
Friday, Nov 13, 2020, 07:00 PM
Midlothian ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium, South 14th Street, Midlothian, TX, USA
Questions? Comments?
Website: www.misd.gs/mhs
Location: 923 South 9th Street, Midlothian, TX, USA
Phone: 469-856-5000
Facebook: facebook.com/MidlothianHS
Twitter: @MHSPanthers