Wildcat Press Newsletter
March 21, 2021 Vol. 32
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Principal's Message
Hello Wildcat Pride,
Wow! This week went fast not sure how we are going to get it all done in the next eight weeks.
If you have a senior student please pay special attention to the senior section of the newsletter. We are waiting on a few more pieces of information from the district and then we will be holding a senior night, to be sure we get you all the pertinent information. Until we have that everything we know and can think of will be in the senior section of this news letter. I also want to encourage you to talk with your students and look at their grades, it is very difficult to have to call and tell you that your student will not be graduating because they let down in the last 9 weeks of school.
Everyone please remember that the district is still requiring masks and that we are still enforcing dress code. I am particularly pointing this out as we move into spring as we have already started to see the shirts that don't reach the waist line, no stomach is to be showing. We are also seeing lots of tank top style shirts that do not meet the 2 inch requirement. This requirement is one shirt with a minimum of 2 inches over the shoulder. This is also a requirement for the boys.
Please make time this week to talk to your student(s), yes they will want to blow you off. However, if you begin to force them to converse and tell you about their days it will become normal and the resistance will go away. "Fine" or "Okay" is not an acceptable answer to how was your day. Make them tell you something good and something that was difficult, they need to know it matters to you. Ask what they are learning in math, even if like me you won't understand what they are talking about. Ask about what is happening at school, are their games, concerts, plays etc. Find out who their favorite teacher is and why? Ask about current events, see what they know, it will amaze you. Your kids are absolutely awesome, get to know them.
Thanks for all you do and trusting us with your most important treasures.
Rod Huston
Principal
Mesquite High School
@MHSAZ_Principal
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MHS Administrative Team!
Mrs. Marguerite Brown
Assistant Principal
Activities and Clubs
Grade Level: Freshman
Juniors Last Name O-Z
@MHSWildcat_News
Mr. Rudy Alvarado
Assistant Principal
Athletic Director
Grade Level: Sophomores
Juniors Last Name E-N
@MesquiteAthDept
Mrs. Mitzi Escobar
Assistant Principal
Registration & Academics
Grade Level: Seniors
Juniors Last Name A-D
@Mhsescobar
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March Calendar
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Wildcat Activities Announcement
Upcoming Events
- Orchestra concert on March 23rd at 7 pm
- Strolling Strings Performs at MJHS on March 25th
- NHS Induction Ceremony on March 30th at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium
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Upcoming State and District Testing
Attention all MHS students in 9th, 10th and 11th grade.
We will need you to update your Chromebook prior to the Testing Season. Our first state assessment is on March 25th, starting off with the Juniors (as seen below).
Please follow these instructions to update your computer:
Updating the Chrome OS on the student and teacher Chromebooks is CRUCIAL to everything working. Here are some simple steps.
Login to your Chromebook
Click on your icon/picture (lower right hand corner)
Choose Settings
Find "About Chrome OS" at the top of the page and click on it.
Click on Check for and apply settings and allow it to go from 0% to 100% and then the Restart button appears.
Restart ChromeBook and everything should be updated.
Testing Dates and Information
9TH GRADE
- Reading- April 13th
- Math- April 15th
- Transportation will run at normal times on every day of testing
10TH GRADE
- April 8th
- Part 1- April 13th
- Part 2- April 15th
- Part 1- April 20th
- Part 2- April 22nd
- Transportation will run at normal times on every day of testing
11TH GRADE
Normal Bell Schedule
April 6th - Juniors only in the testing time - 9,10 and 12th grades students do not arrive on campus until 11:15. Buses will run at normal time for testing students and again on a special schedule for students who do not arrive until 11:15
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Seniors Corner! Class of 2021!
UPDATED Cap and Gown Information
Caps/gowns/announcements will be distributed during both lunch hours on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in the auditorium lobby.
If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown, you may buy it in person on March 24th! The cost for the cap and gown (including tassel and medallion) is $50. The cost of the tassel only is $11. Cash is preferred, but a credit/debit card may be used as well.
Unpaid Fees - VERY IMPORTANT
Transcript Requests
Attention Seniors!
We want to recognize your accomplishments! Please complete the 2021 Senior Scholarship Survey here. This form must be filled out and submitted by Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in order to be included in the MHS Scholarship Recognition Program.
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Wildcat Counseling
Summer School
GPS summer school registration is now open! Summer school provides in-person and online learning opportunities for GPS students to take courses for initial or repeat credit. If you would like to register for a summer school course, please contact your school counselor. Click here for the GPS summer school website.
Do you know the credits you need to graduate? Review your credit check through Infinite Campus by following these instructions:
- Log into Infinite Campus
- Click on “Academic Plan”
- Click on “Progress Report”
- Select “Detail” and check the “Select All” box
- Click “Generate Report
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EVIT EXPO
The East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) will be hosting an EXPO with fun and excitement this year, just in a virtual format. East Valley families will have the opportunity to explore the more than 40 career training programs available to East Valley high school students and Phoenix area adults during the EVIT EXPO during the month of April.
Sign up for the virtual EXPO by following this link: evit.com/expo
EVIT is an option for junior and/or senior year. Interested current sophomores and juniors can click here for instructions to enroll at EVIT for next school year.
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Scholarship Highlight of the Week - Wood Foundation Scholarship
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, March 24th
The Homa and Irene Wood Foundation was established to assist deserving students with funding to obtain college degrees in disciplines of the students’ choosing. The Foundation focuses on students who may not otherwise obtain adequate funding to initiate and complete his or her college education and students who within their families may have the potential to be first generation college graduates. This is a needs based scholarship. Click the links below for eligibility requirements and the scholarship application.
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Seniors who will attend a Maricopa Community College
The Fall 2021 general scholarship application is open and accepting applications. The application will close on April 16, 2021.
https://mcccdf.academicworks.com/
Scholarships play a vital role in our student's lives, especially during these unprecedented times. There is also a common misconception that scholarships are only for certain types of students. The truth is, Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation scholarships are available to a wide variety of majors, backgrounds, interests as well as varying levels of financial need and academic success.
There are scholarship opportunities for everyone.
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ASVAB Test
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Academic Support
Peer Tutoring
PEER TUTORING is available during both lunches on TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS (10:30-11:00 and 11:55-12:25) in the MHS Career Center. No appointment is needed; come on in!
Assignment Tracker
Click here for an Assignment Tracker to list your missing assignments/quizzes/tests and catch up in your classes (you will need to make a copy of the Assignment Tracker in order to enter your information, or you can print a copy).
Counselor Appointments
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Message from our Athletic Director
Winter Sports Recap
Our athletes had to wear face masks while playing their sport! Daily schedule changes!
We had it all this Winter and I'm thankful for the leaders of our programs for navigating through some tough situations.
Spring Sports
Tickets can be found at www.GoFan.co and I hope to see you there!
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PAWs-atively Awesome
Sophia Kim
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Health Office Hotspot
HEALTH OFFICE HOTSPOT - AH AH AH CHOO!
Allergies, flu, Covid ... they all seem to have the same symptoms and can be difficult to determine the difference. Below is a simple chart to help determine what your child may be experiencing. As you can see, there are many of the SAME symptoms. If your child has seasonal allergies, please make sure he/she is taking their medication like they need to so symptoms are reduced. If the symptoms do not improve, or there are new symptoms that arise, we ask that you keep your student home from school and seek the proper treatment and follow up with your medical provider. As always, we want ALL of our students to be in class and on campus. You can help achieve this goal by keeping your student home when not feeling well. If you have any questions, we are here to help.
A healthy WILDCAT is a happy WILDCAT! GO CATS GO!!!!
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SAFETY AND SECURITY
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About MHS
Email: mhsinfo@gilbertschools.net
Website: https://www.gilbertschools.net/mesquitehigh
Location: 500 South McQueen Gilbert, AZ 85233
Phone: 480-632-4750
Twitter: @MHSWildcat_News