Phoenix Flyer
March 7, 2022
In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lamb
Happy March Phoenix families!
Things are heating up for the last days of school. St. Patrick's Day grams are on sale, prom tickets will be on sale soon, and tickets for grad bash will be available soon also.
Our graduation is scheduled for May 20th at 3:00pm in front of the library and we have an end of the year family picnic scheduled for May 19th...come celebrate the end of the year with us!
School is tentatively scheduled to begin next year on August 3rd. We are in the process of finalizing the schedule and will let you know as soon as possible when the date is definite.
Our WASC visit will take place March 23rd and Spring Break begins March 28th.
Have a wonderful week Phoenix families!
Moorpark College Career Week
MC is holding a Career Week for High School and College students and it is FREE!
See poster below and click on buttons for more information and to register.
Middle and High School students from the U.S. and around the world lead the mental health discussion, along with......
HACKATHON By The Sea Is A Fun Activity For High School Students!
St. Patrick’s Day Grams on sale March 7-10th
Students can purchase a St. Patrick’s Day gram to give their friends the luck of the Irish the week of March 7-10th! St. Patrick’s Day grams cost $0.50 each and will be delivered to the recipients on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th). Each gram includes a message and a piece of candy. Grams can be purchased in the office at lunch.
Senior Dedications Due Friday March 25th
Senior families have the opportunity to purchase a senior dedication that will appear in all students’ HSMC 2022 yearbooks. Please see the flyer attached for information about pricing for each page size. Already-formatted dedications can be emailed to
hsmcyearbook2022@gmail.com and payment is due to the HSMC office by March 25th. For questions, please email Mrs. Sandoval at
jhendrixsandoval@mrpk.org.
8th Annual Phoenix Rising Talent Show and Silent Auction Friday March 18th at 6pm
Please join us for the 8th Annual Phoenix Rising Talent Show and Silent Auction Friday March 18th at 6pm to see our amazing students display their talents! The show will be held in the Forum at Moorpark College. Admission and parking are FREE! Please also participate in our digital
Silent Auction March 18th-21st. You can check out our Silent Auction items starting the week of the event at
https://go.rallyup.com/hsmc8thsilent-auction .Or use the QR code below:
HSMC Poetry Night Thursday April 7th at 6pm
Please join us for a night of amazing poetry to celebrate national poetry month! Students can perform original poems for the crowd. Students, please submit your poems to
hsmcpoetrynight@gmail.com by March 31st to be eligible to perform.
Grad Bash Universal Friday May 13- Saturday May 14 (Juniors and Seniors)
Grad Bash Universal is celebrating our Juniors and seniors! Students will have access to most rides and attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood, along with live DJs and multiple dance parties throughout the park. There will also be special graduation-themed photo ops throughout the park.
This is an overnight event that will run from Friday May 13 at 4pm-Saturday May 14 at 2am. Tickets for Grad Bash will go on sale in the HSMC office April 4-27th for $80 each. Tickets include bus transportation to the park. Students who purchased Grad Bash tickets with a Spirit Pack in October will not need to purchase additional tickets. Please see more about safety guidelines and access at
https://www.universalyouthprograms.com/graduation/grad-bash-2022 .
Prom at the Reagan Library April 22, 2022 6-11pm (Juniors and Seniors)
This year our junior and senior prom will be held on the Ruwe Terrace of the beautiful Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley on
Friday April 22nd from 6-11pm. This year’s theme is
Balle Classique (Classic Ball). A tour of the Reagan special exhibits, as well as beverages, coffee, and desserts will be included in admission.
Prom tickets can be purchased in the HSMC office March 14-31st for $75 each. Students who purchased prom tickets with a Spirit Pack in October will not need to purchase additional tickets. HSMC students who wish to bring guests to prom will need to fill out a
guest form that can be obtained from the HSMC office for each guest. Guests must be under 21 years old.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES: To enter the event, attendees must bring proof of vaccination, either a physical vaccination card, a picture of their vaccination card, or a digital vaccination record, or health care document showing vaccination status, along with photo ID. Children under the age of 12 and unvaccinated persons must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within three days prior to the event they’re attending at the Reagan Library or Reagan Institute. This policy also applies to all speakers and performers associated with the event, as well as all staff. Any attendee who arrives at registration check-in without proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test performed within the past 3 days will not be admitted into the event.
Please email Mrs. Sandoval at jhendrixsandoval@mrpk.org with questions.
Social Media
Do you LOVE The High School at Moorpark College? Let us know! Help us spread the word about this incredible and successful school. Please follow these links and tell us your experience with our wonderful school.
Yearbook Purchasing Information
This has been a year like no other! Make your memories last by ordering an HSMC Treering yearbook. It is quick and easy! Visit treering.com to customize your TWO FREE PAGES and order your yearbook online. Use our school code below.
Please see attached yearbook information for instructions on customizing and ordering a yearbook. For every yearbook purchased, Treering will plant a tree on behalf of HSMC students. Information for Senior Dedications will be coming soon!
Yearbook website for customizing and ordering: www.treering.com
Deadline to customize and order: April 8, 2022
Purchase price: $50
HSMC Code: 1014109872723234
Please contact Mrs. Sandoval at jhendrixsandoval@mrpk.org with questions.
Debate Club
Are you interested in learning more about debate and engaging in interesting discussions? Join the HSMC Debate Club! The next meeting will be held virtually
Thursday Sept. 9th at 5PM at
https://meet.google.com/caq-gakg-ogr . If you have any questions, please contact the club's Founder, Ashley Kim at
5109520@mrpk.org.
CodingClub
Ever wanted to learn how to code? The HS@MC Coding Club is right for you! We are a club that focuses on teaching, competing, or simply having fun with code and computer science. We host lessons during our meetings, and coding challenges for each member to participate in! Our club intends to be a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone, whether you're a beginner or a fully-fledged hacker!
Our meetings are every Friday, 5 - 6 PM. Join our Discord server for more information (
https://discord.gg/mH7zCM3beB) or contact one of the club leaders (Alex Sherbrooke -
5105870@mrpk.org, Hershraj Niranjani -
5115281@mrpk.org).
HSMC Art Club
Bring your artistic talents and passion for art and meet virtually with other artists and art lovers on
Friday Sept. 10th at 4:30pm
https://meet.google.com/gaq-xxpx-aoe Each week the art club's work is featured in the HSMC newsletter! Art club also has wonderful opportunities for scholarships, collaboration in school events, guest speakers and showcasing art in the community! We hope to see you there. For more information, please email the club's founder Emily Fisher at
5100307@mrpk.org.
LGBTQ+ History and Book Club
Discuss books with LGBT+ themes or authors and their historical context. LGBT+ people and allies are welcome! Meet every other Friday 3:00-3:30pm in person in Ms. Pistone's room. First meeting will be Friday September 17th. Google Meets link is
https://meet.google.com/hqa-kacy-soo Tabletop Roleplay Game Club (TTRPG)
TTRPG is a club that promotes creativity through playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. You can play an exotic spellcaster who wishes to rule the world with an iron fist or you can play Bob who wants to settle down on a farm with a loving family. No Experience with TTRPG? Doesn't matter! Our main goal is to just have fun so we welcome anyone who is open to playing no matter their experience!
Meetings every Friday from 12-1pm in Ms. Pistone's room. Questions? Email Ryan McCombs at
5116653@mrpk.org Film and Photography Club
The film and photography club on the HSMC campus will have weekly themes, as well as an opportunity to present your photos/films every week. You can make them as funny or as serious as you would like. This club will differ from Mr. Hoobs' film class in that we will not be watching films, but shooting them, or, if that's not your style, just taking photos. The club will be meeting in TR-3 every friday from 12:00 - 12:40. This is a place where you can express your personal identity, while also creating a laid back environment to destress every week. For questions, please contact Mars at 5116634@mrpk.org
Instagram: @thesunin.rags
Chess Club
Are you a Grand Master of chess? Or maybe just a pawn? Come to Chess Club in person to learn more and practice your skills! Chess club will be meeting Thursdays from 11:40 to 12:40 in Mr. Hoobs' room. For more information, contact Hersh Niranjani at
hershraj_niranjani1@my.vcccd.edu.
About Us
The High School at Moorpark College is one of California’s more than sixty-five Early and Middle College high schools. The term “Middle College” refers to a unique collaborative program that enables 9th through 12th grade students to obtain a quality high school education while concurrently receiving direct access to college courses and services through dual enrollment. Our students come together to create a dynamic learning environment with a culture that strengthens both the group dynamic as well as the individual person. Students enter our classrooms every day feeling valued as individuals and respected for their opinions, skills, and talents.
