Wildcat Press Newsletter
May 16, 2021 Vol. 40
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Principal's Message
Hello Wildcat Pride,
The last full week of school is upon us. We are looking forward to Baccalaureate and Graduation. If you have not already done so, please get with your senior and sign up if you are attending Baccalaureate. It is very nice traditional ceremony with great music and some inspirational words from their senior class president and this year Mr. Brett Haglin, whom they voted to inspire them. It is at 1 pm on Sunday and won't last more than an hour, it is for seniors and their parents.
Seniors have their first end of high school project/exam on Friday 7th period. All other students will have them the following week. As we move to the end of the year please be sure you are aware of student grades, once posted and teachers are gone for the summer we have no way to make changes until the fall. Please make your students spend time this last week preparing for end of year tests and projects, we know they are tired and winding down but we need the seniors for one more good week and the others for two.
I hope you all enjoyed a nice weekend and have a great week ahead.
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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May Calendar
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UPCCOMING EVENTS
- Baseball State Championship - May 17th @ 7pm, Tempe Diablo Stadium
- Choir Concert- May 20th @ 7 pm
- Baccalaureate- May 23rd @ 1 pm
- Graduation Practice - May 27th @ 7am
- Graduation- May 27th @ 7 pm
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PAWs-atively Awesome
Japanese National Honor Society
The graduating seniors were also recognized.
New Inductees: Avaya Brown, Donovan Harp, Arianna Hernandez, Savannah Hope, Christian Izeck Ilog, Bryan Le, Kayla Logan, Andy Nguyen, Diane Ondobo, Jovann Ortega, Noah Kolasinski, Reagan Pearce, Christina Stephenson, Alayna Welch
Recognized Senior Honor Society Alumni Natalie Burgess, Sarah Le and Zachary Turner.
Student Body President
Sydney Varner
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Below is a link and schedules for each day
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Seniors Corner! Class of 2021!
Graduation Tickets
Please see the senior newsletter for all pertinent information regarding graduation
Baccalaureate RSVP
We are so excited about the upcoming events being held in your honor. One of those events is the Baccalaureate, held on Sunday, May 23rd at 1 pm. Baccalaureate is a ceremony meant to inspire you as you move into the next phase of your life. You will get to hear from your friends in the choir and orchestra as they have their final performance, a fellow student, your chosen speaker, Mr. Haglin, and Mr. Huston. Due to current COVID-19 safety precautions, we are only able to allow two guests per student. Please use the following Google form to RSVP your attendance and who the two guests will be. Please only sign up if you will be attending.
https://forms.gle/DeaPHX2b5h7AVrMi9
Official Transcripts
Google Workspace Takeout
Here are the directions for both the download process and the process to transfer files to a new Google account. The Transfer process requires creating a new account or using an existing personal account to transfer to, and will only allow up to 15 GB.
Congratulations, Class of 2021!
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Is your student on track to graduate?
Check your student's credits and progress by following the instructions below! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your student's counselor.
- Log into Infinite Campus
- Click on “Academic Plan”
- Click on “Progress Report”
- Select “Detail” and check the “Select All” box
- Click “Generate Report"
Cap and Gown
If you have not purchased your caps and gowns, you will need to go to Jostens in person:
Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 5: p.m.
14827 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-7337
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Wildcat Counseling
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Summer School
GPS summer school is filling up fast! 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 counselor. Registration and payment secures your spot in the summer school class. After your counselor submits a summer school recommendation, please be sure to register and pay for the summer school class(es) as soon as possible! 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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Have you submitted your FAFSA yet?
If you haven't submitted your FAFSA yet, you could miss the opportunity to take advantage of Federal grants, work-study funds, and loans to continue your education. Don't wait any longer! Complete the FAFSA® form.
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Academic Support
Need to bring your grades up?
Attend NHS peer tutoring if you need extra help during these final weeks! Peer tutoring is offered during lunches (10:30-11:00 and 11:55-12:25) in the Career Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 21st.
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
Baseball
We need everyone to wear blue and be loud!
Beach Volleyball
Track & Field
Track & Field is competing in State this weekend at Desert Vista High School.
Information for the meet can be found HERE.
Join me in congratulating the following athletes as they represent Mesquite:
Boys: Zach White (Discus), Esteban Ventura (110m Hurdles), David Murphy (high jump),
Riales Hopper (Long Jump) and Eric Lira (triple jump, 100m, 200m)
Girls: Melanie Avila (4x1), Gabby Hawkins (4x1) Tegan Keil (4x1)
Diane Ondabo (4x1, 100, 200, 400), and Kaela Salisbury (4x1 alternate).