Matanzas High School Weekly Update
April 12, 2024
MHS Theater Performance "Almost Maine"
Matanzas Theater Company caps its 2023-2024 season with the student-directed drama Almost Maine by playwright John Cariani. The play is comprised of nine short stories allowing our senior directing students the opportunity to guide their acting peers in creating a unique theatrical experience that is entirely student-produced. Senior Ayden Koppman serves as Associate Producer for the show, and the senior directors are Emanuela Hartman, Ayden Koppman, Winston Sejda, Parker Soltesz, and Nick Znascko. The prologue and epilogue of the show are directed by junior Kasandra Baker as part of her award-winning student directing project for Florida State Thespians.
Almost, Maine is a play about love and longing, friendship and isolation, melancholy and hope. The setting is a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter in the mythical town of Almost, Maine.
The play will be presented in the Pirate Theater at Matanzas High School, 3535 Pirate Nation Way, Palm Coast FL 32137. Show times are as follows:
Wednesday, April 17 at 7pm
Thursday, April 18 at 7pm
Saturday, April 20 at 7pm
There will be no showing on Friday, April 19, so that our seniors may attend Grad Bash at Universal Studios. The Saturday night performance will be followed by a brief ceremony at which all of the seniors in Thespian Troupe 7108 will be honored.
Tickets are available for $10 at the door or through our website (link below)
Provide Input on Flagler Student Code of Conduct
Flagler County Schools is committed to ensuring a safe and productive learning environment for all students. As we revise the Codes of Student Conduct for the 2024-2025 school year, we invite you to become an active partner in this process. Your feedback is crucial in shaping a code that reflects our shared values and promotes a positive school community. Click on the link below to make your voice heard!
11th Grade Parents - Senior Portrait Info
Parents of the Class of 2025 - you should have received an email this week from Cady, our school's yearbook photographer. This email contained a link for you to register to be able to receive the information to book your senior portrait sessions with Cady. Completing this form also ensures you receive information about senior portraits, including discount opportunities through Cady. We will be sharing more information with students throughout the spring, but if you wish to receive this information now, visit the link below.
PBIS Carnival
Car Rider Traffic Pattern
The City of Palm Coast has asked us to remind parents that they should not be picking up or dropping students off on Forest Grove. This is causing a nuisance for our neighbors in that area, please use the Pirate Nation Way car rider traffic pattern.
All car riders must be picked up and dropped off in the front parking lot directly in front of the school before and after school. No vehicles except school busses and student drivers (with MHS parking passes displayed) are allowed in the back parking lot before or after school.
Free Athletic Physicals and ECG Screenings
Through a partnership with Advent Health, all students in Flagler Schools in grades 6-12 have the opportunity to get a free pre-participation physical. See information on the flier below and pre-register online for this event.
Link to Register for Athletic Physical
Matanzas High School Tutoring Schedule
Updated - Now Featuring SAT/ACT Prep!
All students are required to be in their tutoring location by 2:40PM and busses depart at 4:30PM. Students are not permitted to remain on campus if they are not attending a scheduled MHS activity supervised by a staff member.
🎓 Senior Class Information 🎓
Graduation Ticket Information
Graduation tickets have arrived - those seniors who picked up their cap and gown last Wednesday may visit Coach Roe's classroom (6-134) during their lunch to pick up their 10 tickets.
All graduates will be given 10 tickets initially, and will have the opportunity to request additional tickets if needed in May. Students may give tickets that they do not need to other students who may need additional tickets for their families. Tickets should not be sold and you should never pay someone for a graduation ticket.
Grad Bash Meeting
All seniors who are attending Grad Bash this year must attend an informational meeting on Monday, April 15th at 2:15pm in the Pirate Theater. Students will be excused from 7th period to attend this meeting.
Military Service Honor Cords
Graduates - if you are entering the military after graduation, be sure to RSVP to attend the Military Service Honor Cord Ceremony, hosted by VFW Post 8696. At this ceremony on April 23 at 6PM all of our students who are entering the military after graduation will receive their honor cord to wear at the MHS graduation ceremony.
Daytona State College Graduation Information
Any 12th grader who will be completing their AA this spring must apply for graduation from DSC, whether or not you wish to participate in the DSC commencement ceremony.
Students apply for graduation through your MyDaytonaState portal. Please see below for important dates:
First day to apply for graduation: January 16, 2024
Commencement book deadline: March 18, 2024
Summer Completers - Last day to apply: July 31, 2024
Commencement Ceremony: May 14, 2024
**You must apply for graduation even if you do NOT wish to walk in the commencement ceremony
**You may walk in the ceremony no matter what your grad status is
For more information, FAQs, and details visit - https://www.daytonastate.edu/graduation/index.html#:~:text=On%20Tuesday%2C%20May%2014%2C%202024,%2C%20Daytona%20Beach%2C%20FL%2032118.
Florida Bright Futures Application Information
If you have qualified for or will qualify for the Florida Financial Aid Application Scholarships (Bright Futures Awards) you MUST complete your Florida Financial Aid Application BEFORE YOU GRADUATE to receive any potential award money! Please request the quick guide tutorial from your school counselor if needed (the guide was also supplied to you in the College & Career prep packet). If you qualify for a scholarship and plan to attend college in Fall 2024, you will NOT receive the award money if this application is not completed BEFORE you graduate.
Link to the Bright Futures website and application - https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home
Cap & Gown Ordering Information
Seniors and their families can now order their cap and gown and any related graduation items, like announcements and Class of 2024 items like hoodies, t-shirts, etc. Note that shipping charges may apply since we have passed the cap and gown school day distribution date.
🎓Senior Dates to Know🎓
Grad Bash Informational Meeting
Monday, Apr 15, 2024, 02:15 PM
Grad Bash
Friday, Apr 19, 2024, 04:00 PM
Senior Awards Ceremony (By Invitation)
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 07:00 PM
Seniors Walk the Halls at Wadsworth Elementary
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 02:30 PM
Wadsworth Elementary School, Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, FL, USA
Seniors Walk the Halls at Imagine School
Friday, May 17, 2024, 09:15 AM
Imagine School At Town Center, Town Center Boulevard, Palm Coast, FL, USA
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal @ Matanzas High School
Monday, May 20, 2024, 09:00 AM
Seniors Walk the Halls at Bunnell Elementary
Monday, May 20, 2024, 02:00 PM
Bunnell Elementary School, North Palmetto Street, Bunnell, FL, USA
Seniors Walk the Halls at Old Kings Elementary
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 10:00 AM
Old Kings Elementary School, Old Kings Road South, Flagler Beach, FL, USA
Seniors Walk the Halls at Rymfire Elementary
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 10:00 AM
Rymfire Elementary School, Rymfire Drive, Palm Coast, FL, USA
Seniors Walk the Halls at Belle Terre Elementary
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 01:00 PM
Belle Terre Elementary School, Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, FL, USA
Class of 2024 Graduation
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 03:00 PM
Ocean Center, North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL, USA
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars!!! 🗓️
Blue Steel + Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Performance
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024, 07:00 PM
SAC (School Advisory Council) Meeting
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024, 06:00 PM
"Almost, Maine" Performance
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024, 07:00 PM
"Almost, Maine" Performance
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024, 07:00 PM
"Almost, Maine" Performance (Senior Night)
Saturday, Apr 20, 2024, 07:00 PM
4th Quarter Progress Reports
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024, 03:00 PM
Blue Steel "Night of Pan" Performance
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024, 07:00 PM
Blue Steel "Night of Pan" Performance
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024, 07:00 PM
🎾🥍Upcoming Home Athletic Events🥎⚾
Baseball vs. Seabreeze HS
JV 4PM/Varsity 7PM
Friday, Apr 12, 2024, 04:00 PM
Baseball vs. Interlachen (Senior Night)
JV 4:30PM/Varsity 7PM
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024, 04:30 PM
Softball vs. Pedro Menendez
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024, 06:00 PM
Baseball vs. Pine Ridge HS
JV 4PM/Varsity 7PM
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024, 04:00 PM
Community Information
Flagler Schools Job Fair
Hurricane Ian Relief
After many of our families were directly impacted by Hurricane Ian in September 2022, new assistance is now available to help!
You can apply now for Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program aid which may be able to help repair or replace homes damaged as a result of Hurricane Ian.
For more information, or to apply for the program, visit Ian.RebuildFlorida.gov. Or, you may also call 800-915-6803 for more information.
MHS Contact Information
Matanzas High School
Website: mhspirates.com
Location: 3535 Pirate Nation Way, Palm Coast, FL, USA
Phone: 386 447 1575
Facebook: facebook.com/MHSPirateNation
X/Twitter: @PirateNationMHS
Instagram: @PirateNationMHS
School Leadership Team Contacts
Ms. Bozeman - Principal (School Leadership, ELA Department)
Ms. Brock - AP (ESE Department)
Ms. Novak - Assistant Principal (Guidance, Science & PE Department)
Mr. Scott - Assistant Principal (MTSS, Testing, Math & Social Studies Department) scottj02@flaglerschools.com
Mr. Terry - Assistant Principal (Discipline, Facilities, Art, JROTC & CTE Department) - terryf@flaglerschools.com
Coach Butler - Athletic Director
School Counseling Department Contacts
A-G : Terri Anderson
H-Ka & AICE Diploma Cohort: Yasmin Cuevas
Ke-Ro: Tammy Stuve
Ru-Z & Access Point Students: Kay Feist
Interventions, ESE & Behavior Cohort Students: Heidi Fitzgerald