High School Happenings
October 26, 2022
Important Information:
Parents of Seniors- IMPORTANT DEADLINES APPROACHING FRIDAY (2 days from now!)
Attention Parents of Seniors! You have two deadlines to hit by Friday:
(Please share this info with your friends so everyone knows!)
1. Fill out the Diploma Name Request Form so we have exactly what you want printed on your child's diploma. (You will need to know your child’s student ID number and name of their first period teacher to complete the form.) Click here for the Diploma Name Form – please be sure to hit submit when you are done filling it out. The deadline is FRIDAY.
2. Order your senior's cap and gown. We ask all families to purchase a cap and gown for their student so that it matches the group. The Cap and Gown is $25. The final deadline is Friday, October 28th. To avoid late fees and product restrictions, please go to sscgradstore.com to complete your order by the deadline. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to find the cap & gown selection. If you have any questions, please call Student Services Company at 610-539-1330 or email them at gowns@studentservicesco.com. If you are experiencing a financial hardship and are unable to purchase the cap and gown, please reach out to Dr. Gravinese.
3. Seniors- Pick your pose for the yearbook (due 11/14)- see flyer below, along with the advertisement for purchasing this year's yearbook.
MHS In the News!
Methacton High School has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as among the Best Public High Schools in the nation for 2022.
Halloween at MHS- Monday, 10/31
- No masks that prevent us from seeing who you are (no full face masks)
- No pretend prop weapons of any kind is permitted- no guns, knives, swords, etc.. If you're wondering if your prop could be considered a weapon, keep it at home.
- No racial, religious, or ethnically based costumes.
- Costumes must abide by the school rules/ dress code (no drugs, alcohol or weapons) and the costume must cover all body parts that need to be covered.
If a student is inappropriately dressed, they will be asked to change or be sent home.
Home and School - Request for Assistance
Home and School is hosting a "Souper Lunch" for faculty and staff on November 2nd.
If interested in contributing a soup, salad or donation, please click on the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E48ADA822A4F85-mhssouper3
Home and School also wants to thank everyone who has donated to their no-frills fundraiser. Didn't know about it?? There is still time left to help fund some of the activities and events here at the high school. They are once again accepting donations via Venmo @MethactonHS-HS. You can also make your donation via PayPal MHS_HS@methacton.org or mail a check to Methacton Home & School, P.O.Box 269, Eagleville, PA 19408-0269.
Post-Season Play
Girls Volleyball and Girls Field Hockey are competing in the final-four of the PAC Championship this week. Field Hockey plays tonight at home at 7pm; Volleyball plays tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm. Come out to support the teams!
Girls Tennis stars Hana Nouaime and Alice Liang won the PAC Doubles championships AND District Doubles tournament. Next stop for this dynamic duo is States in two weeks!
Pictured below are Hana and Alice:
Yearbook Baby Ads
Continuing a 32 year tradition, the staff of the Methacton High School Yearbook (The Methactonian), is offering parents of graduating seniors the opportunity to purchase a “baby ad” for publication in this year’s book. Space is provided for a baby photo and a personal message of well wishes and congratulatory statements of 50 words or less. Baby ads are only offered online. This classic section is a favorite for all. Please see the attached flyer and contact Caitlin Ferenchak (cferenchak@methacton.org) or Chris Lloyd (clloyd@methacton.org) if you have any questions.
Methacton Gear/ Spirit Wear
Counseling Corner
Testing Dates: (See Collegeboard for Signup Details)
SAT:
- SAT: 12/3/22; Deadline to register: 11/3/22; Late Registration: 11/22/22
ACT
- ACT: 12/10/22; Deadline to register: 11/4/22; Late Registration: 11/11/22
SPRING 2023 SAT Registration Dates Have Been Released:
Test Dates:
- SAT: 3/11/23 (MHS Hosting); Registration Deadline: 2/24/23; Late Registration Deadline: 2/28/23
- SAT: 5/6/23; Registration Deadline: 4/21/23; Late Registration Deadline:4/24/23
- SAT: 6/3/23(MHS Hosting); Registration Deadline:5/19/23; Late Registration Deadline: 5/23/23
College Fairs:
· Sunday, October 30, 2022; 11 am. -3 p.m. at Philadelphia Convention Ctr. 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
College Rep Visits are back in person this year! Students may sign up through Naviance, make a smart pass and then report to the area for the visit. 60 schools and counting have signed up so far!
FAFSA Completion Night
Registration will open in October.
Thursday, Nov 3, 2022, 05:00 PM
Methacton High School, Kriebel Mill Road, Eagleville, PA, USA
Supports for Students & Families:
Curricular Support Room (CSR)- Room C136 (Across from the Library)
Math Help
National Honor Society Peer Tutoring
Methacton High School Look Ahead:
- Wednesday, November 2- Home and School Souper Lunch for Staff
- Friday, November 11- End of MP 1
- Tuesday, November 8- In-Service Day
- Thursday/Friday/Saturday, November 10-12, Fall Play: The Great Gatsby
- Wednesday, November 23- Closed
- Thursday, November 24- Holiday- Closed
- Friday, November 25- Closed
- Monday, December 5- Winter Keystone Exam- Literature (by invitation- letters will be sent home next week for anyone needing to re-test)
- Tuesday, December 6- Winter Keystone Exam- Biology (by invitation- letters will be sent home next week for anyone needing to re-test)
- Wednesday, December 7- Winter Keystone Exam- Algebra 1 (part 1) (by invitation- letters will be sent home next week for anyone needing to re-test)
- Thursday, December 8- Winter Keystone Exam- Algebra 1 (part 2) (by invitation- letters will be sent home next week for anyone needing to re-test)
- Friday, December 16- 1/2 way through 2nd marking period Interims
- Wednesday, December 21- MHS Winter Concert at Arcola
- Friday, December 23- January 2- OFF Winter Holiday
- Tuesday, January 3- School Resumes
Breakfast and Lunch Menus:
UNIVERSAL FREE BREAKFAST PROGRAM
On Friday, September 9, 2022, Governor Wolf announced a Universal Free Breakfast program for all Pennsylvania students to begin on October 1, 2022 through the end of the 2022-2023 school year. As a result, all Methacton School District students will have the option to receive breakfast each morning at no cost. Our building principals are working on a plan with Aramark to roll out this new program and will be providing additional information in the coming days. Monthly menus can always be found at: https://methacton.schooldish.com/
Methacton School District Backpack Program
How can I donate to the Backpack Program?
There are several ways you can contribute to the Backpack Program:
Collection Bins
· Donations can be dropped off (Monday thru Friday) at the Methacton High School East Wing or Arcola Intermediate School. Collection bins are located near the entrance.
Amazon
· You can place an order through Amazon and ship it directly to the High School. Please remember to select, "No Weekend Delivery." The address is:
Methacton High School
c/o Backpack Program
1005 Kriebel Mill Rd.
Eagleville, PA 19403
What items can I donate?
Individual Serving Food Items Needed
· Single serving boxes of milk (shelf-stable/not refrigerated)
· Mini Cereal Boxes
· Canned Soup (cans with "pop tops")
· Oatmeal packets or cups
· Applesauce and Fruit Cups
· Chef Boyardee, Hormel, Dinty Moore Meals, etc.
· Easy Mac Cups
· Cracker packs
· Sweet Snacks: Fruit gummies, pudding, granola bars, etc.
· Salty Snacks: Pretzel packs, Goldfish, Popcorn, etc.
· 100% Juice boxes
Methacton High School
MHS Administration
Dr. Jamie Gravinese, Principal
Dr. Paul Spiewak, 9th (P-Z) and 12th Grade Assistant Principal
Dr. Karey Kochenour 9th (A-Go) and 11th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Dan Bontempo 9th (Gp-O) and 10th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. John Smink, Athletics and Activities Director
Dr. Erika Thomas, Supervisor of HS Special Education
Email: ldeegan@methacton.org
Website: www.methacton.org
Location: 1005 Kriebel Mill Road, Eagleville, PA, USA
Phone: 610-489-5000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MethactonSchoolDistrict/
Twitter: @Methacton