MPHS Cougar Connection
Friday, September 21
Welcome to the Weekly Update!
The Superintendent's Listening Tour will be on September 24 in the MPHS Commons from 7:00-8:30 PM.
The Expectations of Excellence Ceremony will be on Thursday, September 27 at 7:59 AM in the gym. Students who will be recognized at the ceremony will be receiving an invitation.
-Free and Reduced Lunch forms for the 2018-2019 school year are due ASAP to the MPHS Cafeteria. Students who are eligible for free lunch are eligible for free breakfast!
-Student grades will be updated in PowerSchool for the Quarter 1 interim on Monday, October 1. You can access your child's grades through: https://ps.mpark.net/public/
-Seniors who will be 18 by the November 6th election can still register to vote! The new voter registration deadline is on October 15.
-Save the Date: Governor's School Information Meeting for Manassas Park High School students on October 1st at 6:30 PM.
-From the Office of Student Success (School Counseling):
- 10/03 @ 6:30 pm in the Commons: FAFSA General Information Workshop with Susan McCrackin from The College Board of Reston
- 10/06 October SAT @ MPHS: Doors open at 7:30 am and close at 8:00 am. Students must bring Admissions Ticket, current photo ID, calculator, and two #2 pencils
- 10/13 PSAT/NMSQT (juniors only) @ 9:00 am in the MPHS gym: A limited number of spots are available. Inquire at the Office for Student Success (School Counseling). There is a $16.00 test fee. Fee waivers available for students who receive free/reduced lunch.
- 10/16 @ 6:30 pm: FAFSA Completion and Submission Workshop (MPHS Room 253) Please bring last year’s income tax return and one parent and student must apply for a Federal Student Aid ID at https://fsaid.ed.gov/.
- 10/18 Senior and parent meeting @ 6:30 pm in the MPMS Auditorium
- 12/12 and 12/13 Senior Portrait Make-up in the Commons from 2:30-9:00 PM. Students who did not have portrait taken will receive appointment cards from Lifetouch. Students who want to have a picture retake will need to call 410.644.7700. There is a $10.00 fee for picture retakes.
- Admissions Officers from a variety of colleges have scheduled visits to MPHS to meet with seniors. Students are encouraged to stop by the Office for Student Success (School Counseling) to check out the colleges planning to visit. Sign-up is required.
MPHS Student Leaders!
Next Week's Events
Tuesday, September 25-Girls' Volleyball @ William Monroe
Wednesday, September 26-
Thursday, September 27-7:59 AM Expectations of Excellence Ceremony
Girls' Volleyball @ Culpeper
Football @ William Monroe
Friday, September 28-
Saturday, September 29-Cross Country @ Great Meadows
Principal Pam Kalso
Email: pam.kalso@mpark.net
Website: www.mpark.net
Location: 8200 Euclid Avenue, Manassas Park, VA, USA
Phone: 703-361-9131
Twitter: @MPHSVACougars