Where did January go? It seems like I blinked and then it was gone. This month will bring spirit days, movie nights, and more learning and friendship.

This Wednesday's coffee chat has been moved to the virtual world, I hope to see many of you there to say hello and ask questions.

Have a great week!

This will be a wonderful opportunity to see our amazing students display their many talents!

The show will take place in the Forum on the campus of Moorpark College. Admission and parking are FREE!

Auditions for students will be held February 18, 2022.

This year, three HSMC students won this prestigious award! Congratulations to Alex, Hersh, and Ryan....the entire HSMC community is incredibly proud of you!

You must arrive on campus 5-10 minutes early in order to have time to check in and get to class before it begins.

As we progress through the second half of the year, please make every effort to arrive at school ready to begin class on time.

Important dates:

+ Mon., Feb. 28, after 11:00 am: Artwork will be picked up in your school's front office.
+ Wed. March 2: Judging will take place.
+ Thu. March 3: Artwork will be returned to your school's front office.

Art Fair Guidelines:
For Middle Schools & High Schools, there is no limit on the number of pieces of artwork submitted per student; however, only one 1st, 2nd or 3rd place ribbon will be awarded per student.

¨ All types of visual arts media are eligible for awarding: watercolor, oil, pastel, acrylic, pen & ink, mosaic, collage, decoupage, etc. Please preserve chalk drawings with fixative spray. Entries must not be larger than 24” x 30” and may not contain glass of any kind (plexiglass is okay).

¨ New this year! We’ve expanded our event to welcome other types of artwork (ceramics, sculpture, etc.) from grades 6-12.

¨ Please put student name, grade, and teacher on the back of the artwork.

Contestant Ribbons & Awards are bestowed as follows:
A 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbon will be awarded for each grade level at each school.
Special awards may include: 1. Best in Show
2. Honorable Mention
3. Most Creative Artist
4. Most Promising Artist

Please contact langkuschpta@yahoo.com with any questions.

Click on the link below to access them for your family.

Grad Bash Universal is celebrating our Juniors and seniors! Students will have access to most rides and attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood, along with live DJs and multiple dance parties throughout the park. There will also be special graduation-themed photo ops throughout the park.

This is an overnight event that will run from Friday May 13 at 4pm-Saturday May 14 at 2am. Tickets for Grad Bash will go on sale in the HSMC office April 4-27th for $80 each. Tickets include bus transportation to the park. Students who purchased Grad Bash tickets with a Spirit Pack in October will not need to purchase additional tickets. Please see more about safety guidelines and access at https://www.universalyouthprograms.com/graduation/grad-bash-2022 .

This year our junior and senior prom will be held on the Ruwe Terrace of the beautiful Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley on Friday April 22nd from 6-11pm. This year’s theme is Balle Classique (Classic Ball). A tour of the Reagan special exhibits, as well as beverages, coffee, and desserts will be included in admission. Prom tickets can be purchased in the HSMC office March 14-31st for $75 each. Students who purchased prom tickets with a Spirit Pack in October will not need to purchase additional tickets. HSMC students who wish to bring guests to prom will need to fill out a guest form that can be obtained from the HSMC office for each guest. Guests must be under 21 years old.

COVID-19 GUIDELINES: To enter the event, attendees must bring proof of vaccination, either a physical vaccination card, a picture of their vaccination card, or a digital vaccination record, or health care document showing vaccination status, along with photo ID. Children under the age of 12 and unvaccinated persons must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within three days prior to the event they’re attending at the Reagan Library or Reagan Institute. This policy also applies to all speakers and performers associated with the event, as well as all staff. Any attendee who arrives at registration check-in without proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test performed within the past 3 days will not be admitted into the event.

HSMC Senior Project is looking for Job Shadow and Mock Interview hosts! If you are in one of the following career fields, and would like to help our seniors explore this career pathway, please contact Mrs. Sandoval at jhendrixsandoval@mrpk.org.

• Anesthesiologist

• Biomedical engineer

Do you LOVE The High School at Moorpark College? Let us know! Help us spread the word about this incredible and successful school. Please follow these links and tell us your experience with our wonderful school.

• Facebook Officialhsmc

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• @officialhsmc on Instagram

• TikTok @hsmcofficial

This has been a year like no other! Make your memories last by ordering an HSMC Treering yearbook. It is quick and easy! Visit treering.com to customize your TWO FREE PAGES and order your yearbook online. Use our school code below.

Please see attached yearbook information for instructions on customizing and ordering a yearbook. For every yearbook purchased, Treering will plant a tree on behalf of HSMC students. Information for Senior Dedications will be coming soon!

• Yearbook website for customizing and ordering: www.treering.com

• Deadline to customize and order: April 8, 2022

• Purchase price: $50

• HSMC Code: 1014109872723234

Please contact Mrs. Sandoval at jhendrixsandoval@mrpk.org with questions.