Mayfield High School Weekly Update
February 25, 2023
State Swimmers - Grande and Gleba
Congratulations to Danielle Grande and Kyle Gleba on qualifying for the state swim meet this weekend.
At the state tournament:
Kyle swam the 100 free and placed 31st,
Danielle swam the 200 Free (31st place) and the 500 Free (16th place). She qualified for the consolation heat in the 500 Free and will be swimming tomorrow.
Both Danielle and Kyle had an incredible season! So proud!
Volunteer of the Week
Congratulations to Sky Varvarovsky on being named the Youth Challenge Volunteer of the Week! Youth Challenge provides free adapted sports and recreational activities to young people with physical disabilities. As a volunteer, Sky has dedicated her time to assist with these activities while serving as a mentor, coach, and friend. We are all proud of you Sky!!
Academic World Quest
Mayfield’s World Affairs Club competed last night in teams of three and four and took home 2nd and 3rd place (out of 12 teams) at the regional Academic World Quest at Cleveland State University sponsored by the Cleveland Council on World Affairs. Academic WorldQuest is a fun, fast-paced competition that tests players’ knowledge of current international topics, geography, global economics, history, and world cultures. Winners were:
2nd Place: Evan Karvonen, Kyle Kotlan, Sarah Levak
3rd Place: Pranav Sompalle, Mohammad Zoraiz, Anish Kulkarni, Nassim Aidja
Congratulations to the winners, and all other participants for their great efforts: Mareike Tietjen, Ashton South, Leo Shi, Vishista Nayak, Annabelle Kamerman, Corinne Schreiber, and Michael Thompson.
School Day SAT - Wednesday, March 1st
On Wednesday, March 1st, juniors will be provided the opportunity by the state of Ohio to take the SAT at Mayfield High School for free. Juniors are not mandated to take the standardized assessment, but we highly encourage our students to participate. The test will take place from 7:45 AM - 1:00 PM.
Juniors will be the only students reporting to school on March 1st. Freshmen and Sophomores will be provided End of Course test preparation material to complete at home. Additionally, seniors are asked to complete their scholarship applications and any other college and career information needed to help make their transition smooth upon graduation.
Please note that school transportation will be provided during normal morning times.
If you have any questions regarding the SAT, please contact Mrs. Bourdakos-Yost (mbourdakos@mayfieldschools.org) or Mr. Michael Coury (mcoury@mayfieldschoools.org).
SAT School Day Letter to Families
Dear Wildcats & Wildcat Families,
All junior students will be taking the SAT School Day on Wednesday, March 1st at Mayfield High School. There is NO LATE START on this day and all students are to report at 7:30. Testing begins at 8:00am.
Late arrivals will not be able to test.
Testing will take place in different locations within the building and a roster will be sent home the night before with the room assignment. Additionally, rosters will be posted in the main hallway. Please make sure your child checks their MHS email.
Important Test Day Information:
- All junior students will report to school by 7:30am.
- Students should bring with them: Photo ID (school ID is fine); several sharpened #2 pencils, calculator, extra batteries, snacks, and a water bottle for breaks. Students should leave their devices (phones, smart watches, etc.) and any other materials in their lockers or at home on testing day. If a student uses a device during the test or on a break, their score will be cancelled.
- Once testing has concluded and all SAT materials are collected, students will be dismissed to go home between 12:00-12:30pm. Students who have testing accommodations (504 & IEP) will test a bit longer and some into the next day, depending on their accommodations.
Test Preparation Information:
- Students can prepare for the SAT by visiting the College Board website. Students can also take free practice tests at Khan Academy.
- All students who took the PSAT can upload their scores directly to Khan Academy for personalized SAT practice help and tailored testing strategies. Be sure to do this in your College Board account.
- 10 hours of dedicated SAT practice with Khan Academy has been known to raise SAT test scores by 20-80 points.
- Lunch & Transportation Information: Bus Transportation will be provided at 1 pm & 3 pm.
- There is no lunch break; if a student wants to purchase a lunch for after testing, they can secure a grab & go lunch from the cafeteria.
As always, it is important for students to come to school prepared to take this exam. A healthy breakfast and proper sleep are beneficial to all students.
Thank you, in advance, for your continued support and cooperation with state testing mandates.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this information, be sure to reach out.
Sincerely,
Mia Bourdakos
School Counselor for the Class of 2023
SAT/SSD Coordinator
Class of 2023
Please use the link below to complete the Google form to confirm the graduate’s intent to participate in Mayfield High School’s 123rd Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2023. The commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 3rd, at The Connor Palace Theatre (Playhouse Square).
Additionally, this form will be used to confirm legal name and pronunciation as parent(s)/guardian(s) would like it to be read at the commencement ceremony.
You must be logged into Google with your Mayfield account to access the form. The form is due by Friday, March 24th
Class of 2023 Commencement Confirmation of Intent to Participate Form
If you have any issues, please get in touch with Laura Kraft at 440-995-6820 or lkraft@mayfieldschools.org
Forward Focus Town Hall Meeting - March 13th
Class of 2023 - Senior Shirts
ZAPS ACT Test Prep Seminar
ZAPS will be at Mayfield High School to provide ACT Test Prep for any student interested. The seminar will take place on Friday, March 3rd from 8 AM - 2:00 PM. If you are interested sign up using the information below.
PTSO Meeting - March 14th
Our next PTSO meeting will occur on Tuesday, March 14th at 6:30 PM in the new Upper Gym Suite. We will be sharing a construction update, discussing our new elective programs, sharing important dates for the 2023-2024 school year, and having an open dialogue on how to improve MHS for our students.
The Upper Gym Suite is located on the second level next to the wood gym. Enter through the wood gym and someone will help guide you to the new space.
We look forward to our continued partnership!
Career, Military, and Trade Fair
On Wednesday, March 15th during 1st and 2nd periods, any 11th and 12th-grade students interested in learning more about potential career, military, or trade opportunities may attend our 2nd annual MHS Career, Military, and Trade Fair.
Our counseling office will provide more information in the next few weeks.
2nd Annual Rainbow Run
Mayfield High School's Student Council will be holding their 2nd annual Rainbow Run Saturday, June 10th at Highland Heights Community Park. All proceeds will go directly to Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital.
Please support this initiative by either participating in the event or by becoming a sponsor.
Alumni Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Class of 2023 Yearbook Ads
Class of ’23 Senior Yearbook Ads:
Yearbook ads are a great way to celebrate your Senior’s success and reflect on the person your student has become. Show your pride and support your school at the same time.
Visit "Yearbook Ads" to create your Senior recognition ad. Don’t wait; last day to order is May 1, 2023!
Wildcat Spirit Store
We are excited to unveil our new online
Wildcat Spirit Store. All orders will be directly shipped to your home. 25 % off sitewide for the grand opening
2022-2023 School Calendar
Infinite Campus Information
Attendance
Please be sure to report all absences to our attendance office by 8:30 AM each day by contacting Mrs. Spiccia (grades 9-12) 440-995-6915, Denise Kluk (Excel TECC) 440-995-6765, or through the Infinite Campus app.
Counseling Department 2022-2023
Chromebook Repair Process
Step by Step
Step 1: Student fills out the Student Repair Form. The student will fill out this form indicating what repair is needed, their address, email address, school, grade level, and serial number of their device. The form can be found at the top of our website under Students->Chromebook Repair Form
Step 2: Within 24-48 hours, student will receive a shipping label and box from AGI Repair. All devices will be shipped (free 1-day shipping via FedEx)
Step 3: Student will place their damaged chromebook in the provided box and apply label to the box.
Step 4: Student/parent takes the provided shipping box to their local Fed Ex location or Fed Ex drop box. Please visit the local FedEx store, 6272 Mayfield Rd, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124, for shipping assistance/questions.
Step 5: AGI Repair will repair and ship the device back to the student's home. (approximately 4-7 days)
Step 6: MFCSD will cover the student's first repair. Fees will be automatically added for any additional repair (beyond the initial district covered repair) and issued for parent/guardian payment through Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Important Dates
February 25th - Winter Formal 6:30 PM
March 1st - SAT School Day (Juniors Only)
March 1st - Winter Chorale Concert 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
March 3rd - Senior Talent Show 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
March 13th - PTSO Meeting (Upper Gym Suite)
March 23rd - End of the 3rd Quarter
March 24th - No School (Teacher Work Day)
March 25th - April 2nd - Spring Break
April 6th - No School (Staff PD Day)
April 7th - No School
April 14th - Musical 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
April 15th - Musical 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
April 15th - ACT
April 16th - Musical 2:00 PM (Auditorium)
April 21st - Musical 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
April 22nd - Musical 7:00 PM (Auditorium)
April 23rd - Musical 2:00 PM (Auditorium)
April 25th - National Technical Honor Society 7:30 AM (Auditorium)
April 26th - Spring Honors Assembly 7:30 AM (Auditorium)
April 28th - Cap and Gown Pick Up (Principals' Conference Room)
April 28th - 9th Grade Spring Fling (Dance) 7:00 PM
About Us
We are Mayfield High School, home of the Wildcats. We serve approximately 1300 students in grades 9-12 from Mayfield Heights, Mayfield Village, Highland Heights, and Gates Mills.
