The Legend
Principal Newsletter to Propel MMHS Families - May 2023
MMHS Mission Statements
Through nurturing 21st-century skills: collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical-thinking, the Propel Montour Middle School community provides an equitable learning environment where "excellence for all" is the standard.
MHS Mission
Propel Montour High School promotes kindness, equity, and academic excellence so that each scholar develops the skills and knowledge to achieve their full potential as a community member in and beyond the classroom.
Ms. Casello's 6 Priority Statements
- Ensuring every child's safety is a priority.
- Providing a high-quality education is a priority.
- Holding all members of MMHS to high expectations is a priority.
- Partnering with families is a priority.
- Treating others the way they want to be treated is a priority.
- Demonstrating excellence every minute of every day is a priority.
MMHS Staff Updates
We are hiring for the following positions:
- 6th Grade Math
- Studio 4C (Art)
- Middle School Paraprofessional
- Middle and High School Scholar Support Specialist
- Building Sub
- High School Special Education
May SCC Meeting & Spring Fest
Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 04:00 PM
Propel Montour Middle and High School
Keystone Testing - High School ONLY
- May 16th - Literature
- May 17th - Algebra
- May 18th - Biology
All 9th grade scholars will ONLY report on May 17th to take the Algebra exam. They will stay home on May 16th and May 18th. They will have assignments posted to their Google Classrooms that will be due upon their return on May 19th.
All 10th grade scholars will report on May 16th and May 18th to take the Literature and Biology exams. Scholars who did not score proficient or advanced on the Algebra exam in 9th grade will retake the exam on May 17th. You will receive individualized communication from your child's crew leader indicating which days your scholar will need to report to school. If your scholar does not need to retake the Algebra exam, they will stay home on May 17th and complete assignments posted to their Google Classrooms.
If your scholar is in 11th grade and they did not score proficient or advanced on their Keystones in grades 9 or 10, they will have an opportunity to retake the exam. You will receive individualized communication from Ms. Casello indicating which days your scholar will need to report to school. If your scholar does not need to retake an exam, they will stay home on those dates and complete assignments posted to their Google Classrooms.
All seniors will be asynchronous and will not report to school May 16th-May 18th. They will be responsible for working on their senior project presentation.
Senior Presentations
We look forward to celebrating our Seniors the following week for Senior Week! Click here to view the schedule for Senior Week. More details for each event are forthcoming.
Scholars in grades 9, 10, and 11 will NOT report to school on May 25th due to Senior presentations!
All Propel High School Prom
Tickets will go on sale May 1st during all lunches and cost $75. A specific dress code has been shared with scholars and mailed home.
Friday, May 26, 2023, 07:00 PM
Omni William Penn Hotel, William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
8th Grade Promotion - Save the Date!
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023, 10:00 AM
5501 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks, PA, USA
Chick-Fil-A Catering
💡 Important Dates
- Teacher Appreciation Week Begins!
May 10th
- 11th Grade Day of Service!
- Propel Montour K-12 SCC Meeting and Spring Fest!
May 12th
- Middle School Monthly Incentive and EPIC Assembly
May 15th-16th
- 8th Grade Washington DC Trip (must earn this incentive)
May 16th-18th
- Keystone Testing for High School
May 18th-19th
- MAP Testing for Middle School
May 25th
- Senior Presentations (Scholars in Grades 9-11 stay home for asynchronous learning)
May 26th
- Middle School Incentive - Zoo Field Trip
- High School Prom
May 29th
- Memorial Day - School Closed
May 30th
- Senior Week Begins! See flyer above for details
May 31st
- Art Across Propel: High School Fine Arts Showcase @ 5pm