Last weekend our Girls Wrestling Team achieved something that no MHS athletic team has ever achieved in the history of the school - winning a state title! 10 girls competed at the state competition and 7 girls placed. Congratulations to the whole team and all of our wrestling coaches Coach Fries, Coach Gillin, Coach Rizzo, Coach Marschka and Coach Walker!

Kendall - 1st Place

Christina - 2nd Place

Brielle - 2nd Place

Mariah - 3rd Place

Tiana - 5th Place

Ani - 6th Place

Brooklyn - 7th Place

Today our students celebrated them with a Champions Walk through the campus and a pep rally during lunches. Thank you to our band and drumline for performing as well!

All male students in grades 9th, 10th or 11th grade who have a 2.5 GPA are eligible to apply for the BCU College Explorers Program at Matanzas High School, a mentoring program for students who have interest in college or vocational careers after high school. Students will participate in monthly mentoring sessions with current Bethune-Cookman University students.

Started in 1993, the Black Male College Explorers Program (BMCEP) is designed to change the trajectory of males in grades 6-12 through academic excellence and holistic male development. The program is guided by BCU faculty, but also students who are participating in the department’s collegiate-level learning communities. BMCEP offers a win-win opportunity for all those involved. The college students gain invaluable experience in mentorship and leadership roles, while the middle and high school students have the chance to envision themselves learning and growing in college. The program is open to any interested male student who meets the criteria.

If you are interested in applying to join this program, please complete the application at the link below before March 17.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNCuKO-9tETHu2chJPM11F6PYVcwZCyKzxuIyAmZevbndJzg/viewform

MHS will host a PERT (Postsecondary Educational Readiness Test) session on March 29th beginning at 8:10AM for any student who wants to take dual enrollment for the first time in summer or fall 2023 and who has not yet taken the PERT.

Directions to Sign Up for the March 29 PERT:

1. Complete the DSC Dual Enrollment application at http://www.daytonastate.edu/dual-enrollment (Students are required to have at least a 2.5 unweighted high school GPA)

2. You will receive a follow up email with your Daytona State College Student ID. You are required to provide this ID number when you sign up to take the PERT at MHS.

3. Register for a spot in PERT testing before March 17th (or when all spots are filled - first come, first served) by completing the following Google Form (you are required to login using your Flagler Schools email address): https://forms.gle/EXSCqAmRedx3HzXa7

PERT Test at Daytona State - New and returning dual enrollment students also have the option to take the PERT at a DSC Assessment Center on any DSC campus. For more information, please visit: http://www.daytonastate.edu/dual-enrollment

Any current 9th grader student can apply now for an MHS Program of Study for the 23-24 school year. MHS is currently accepting applications for the AICE Program, Law & Justice Program, Marketing & Finance, Hospitality & Tourism and CyberSecurity!

Click Here for the CTE Program of Study Application

Click Here for the AICE Application

Applications are due March 17, 2023, students will be notified on or before March 27, 2023 of their acceptance.

Students interested in joining Carpentry, Culinary or Digital Media may select these electives on their course selection sheet, no application is required.

Parents and students interested in Daytona State College Dual Enrollment for 23-24, plan to attend one of the online information sessions at the link below.

This is the required first step for students who want to participate in DE and will answer many questions about the process and what to expect. Enrollment for Summer and Fall 2023 begins April 6th.

Upcoming session dates are 3/23, and 3/29.

https://www.daytonastate.edu/dual-enrollment/information-sessions.html

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.

Link to the Bright Futures website and application - https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home

Do you want to walk across the stage to accept your Daytona State College Diploma for Spring 2023? You can apply for DSC’s graduation ceremony through your MyDaytonaState portal.

Please see below for important dates:

First day to apply for graduation: January 17, 2023

Commencement book deadline: March 20, 2023

Summer Completers - Last day to apply: July 31, 2023

Commencement Ceremony: May 16, 2023

Reserve Tickets to Walk: Between February 1 and April 3 2023

**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

Yearbooks are on sale now for $80. Purchase yearbooks at https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00000000

See Ms. Graifer in Room 1-202 for more details.

Free tutoring with bus transportation is offered every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 2:45-4:20 for ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Edgenuity (Grad 100), and test re-takes and make up. See updated schedule with room locations below!

Website: mhspirates.com
Location: 3535 Pirate Nation Way, Palm Coast, FL, USA
Phone: 386 447 1575
Facebook: facebook.com/MHSPirateNation
Twitter: @MHSPirateNation

Did you know that the MHS Daily Announcements are posted on our Matanzas HS website? To view, click the "Daily Announcements" megaphone on http://www.mhspirates.com