Monthly Archives: February 2016

MHS News 2/29/2016

*Prom tickets on sale through March 11th.
*Course selection packets are due TODAY to Ms. Allen.
*February’s Community Service hours are due Thursday . Be sure to get your forms completed and turned in. If you turn in 5 hours of service, you can be rewarded with Dominos pizza.
*Are you a senior set to attend Jeff State this fall? If so, you are invited to register for one of their upcoming preview days on March 11 or March 25. You must register on-line to attend.
*Juniors & Seniors: A representative from Judson College will be here TOMORROW during 7th period in the library to meet with interested young ladies. Sign up in the Guidance Office if you want to learn more about what they have to offer.
*All senior ads and baby or toddler picture are due TODAY.
*Attention Junior Leaders: Would you like to enhance your leadership potential? If so, see Ms. Allen about the JSU Emerging Leaders Day which will be held on March 15. Spaces are limited!
*Students: The University of Montevallo is offering an ACT Prep Camp for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade stu-dents May 31-June 3 and again June 6-June 9. The registration fee is $125 per session with partial scholarships available for children of UM employees and students with financial need. Visit Ms. Allen’s blog for registration info.
*Seniors: The FAFSA Help event sponsored by Blueprints will take place Thurs., March 3 in the library. If you signed up, please remember to adhere to your scheduled time and let Ms. Allen know if you have any questions.
*Attention AP Students: Be reminded that AP Exam Fees are due by March 7. See Ms. Allen if you are unsure about what you may owe.
*Attention Rising Seniors: MHS is considering offering AP US Government & Politics as a replacement course for Honors US Government next year. If you are interested in taking this course, see Ms. Allen by *Thursday to make the change on your course form. You will not be considered for the course if your form is not submitted. New AP contracts will be issued for this course if it is finalized.
*Students & Teachers: During the week of March 14, MHS will take part in a county-wide Child Advocacy Awareness Campaign. Stay tuned for information on activities and initiatives that will be spearheaded by the MHS Peer Helpers.
19 Days ‘til Spring Break
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Katelyn Brandenburg
Andrew Tibbetts
Kate Frederick

MHS News 2/26/2016

*Congratulations to both our boys’ & girls’ basketball teams & coaches for a great season!
We are proud of you all! Go DAWGS!
*Prom tickets on sale through March 11th.
*Attention students in grades 10 & 11 your course selection packets are due MONDAY to Ms. Allen.
*February’s Community Service hours are due Thursday of next week. Be sure to get your forms completed and turned in. If you turn in 5 hours of service, you can be rewarded with Dominos pizza. Last month we even had their awesome marbled cookie brownie J!
*Seniors: The March edition of the Senior Newsletter is now available and can be downloaded from Ms. Allen’s blog or picked up in the library or guidance office.
*Are you a senior set to attend Jeff State this fall? If so, you are invited to register for one of their upcoming preview days on March 11 or March 25. You must register on-line to attend.
*Juniors & Seniors: A representative from Judson College will be here on Tues., March 1 during 7th period in the library to meet with interested young ladies. Sign up in the Guidance Office if you want to learn more about what they have to offer.
*All senior ads are due Mon., Feb 29, to be included in the yearbook. Seniors need to turn in a baby or toddler pic-ture and a current picture to Ms. Adams by Mon., Feb 29 to be included in the Then & Now section of the year-book. Pictures may be emailed.
*AP Students: Keep in mind that your AP Exam fees are due to Ms. Allen by March 7. All AP students are required to take the AP Exam.
*Attention Junior Leaders: Would you like to enhance your leadership potential? If so, see Ms. Allen about the JSU Emerging Leaders Day which will be held on March 15. Spaces are limited!
Students: The University of Montevallo is offering an ACT Prep Camp for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade stu-dents May 31-June 3 and again June 6-June 9. The registration fee is $125 per session with partial scholarships available for children of UM employees and students with financial need. Visit Ms. Allen’s blog for registration info.
*Seniors: Ms. Allen has added 4 new downloadable scholarship applications to her blog including opportunities from Omega Psi Xi Fraternity, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Be sure to check them out. More schol-arships will be included in the March Senior Newsletter.
*Seniors: Our superintendent has been given the opportunity to award a $1000 scholarship to a deserving student. Any interested student should write a brief essay explaining why you’d be a worthy recipient and submit it, along with a resume, to Ms. Allen by Mon., Feb. 29.
*Students: Are you interested in an apprenticeship in plumbing, pipefitting, welding, or refrigeration fitting? If so, the UA Local 91 Apprentice School is accepting applications for paid apprenticeships. Find out how to apply by visiting Ms. Allen’s Counselor’s Corner blog.
19 Days ‘til Spring Break

MHS News 2/25/2016

Students should turn in their check-out forms to their first period teachers. Teachers, please send your forms to the office at 8:00. Students who turned in a check out form need to report to the PAC at the beginning of 4th period.

Bells will be off today due to testing. No forms will be accepted after 8 am!

All senior ads are due no later than Mon., Feb 29, to be included in the yearbook. Seniors need to turn in a baby or toddler picture and a current picture to Ms. Adams by Mon., Feb 29 to be included in the Then & Now section of the yearbook. Pictures may be emailed.

Cap & Gown pictures will be made tomorrow.

Seniors: MHS will hold a FAFSA Completion event on Thurs., March 3 TODAY is the deadline to sign up with Ms. Allen .

AP Students: Keep in mind that your AP Exam fees are due to Ms. Allen by March 7. All AP students are required to take the AP Exam.

Prom tickets on sale through March 11th. Juniors and Seniors will receive invitations in your history classes with the event details and ticket prices. You may also visit Mrs. Eades blog for more information.

Attention students in grades 10 & 11 your course selection packets are due by Feb. 29 to Ms. Allen. Remember that many courses will require teacher approval.

Attention Junior Leaders: Would you like to enhance your leadership potential? If so, see Ms. Allen about the JSU Emerging Leaders Day which will be held on March 15. Spaces are limited!

Seniors: Ms. Allen has added 4 new downloadable scholarship applications to her blog including opportunities from Omega Psi Xi Fraternity, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Be sure to check them out. More scholarships will be included in the March Senior Newsletter.

Seniors: Our superintendent has been given the opportunity to award a $1000 scholarship to a deserving student. Any interested student should write a brief essay explaining why you’d be a worthy recipient and submit it, along with a resume, to Ms. Allen by Mon., Feb. 29.

Students: Are you interested in an apprenticeship in plumbing, pipefitting, welding, or refrigeration fitting? If so, the UA Local 91 Apprentice School is accepting applications for paid apprenticeships. Find out how to apply by visiting Ms. Allen’s Counselor’s Corner blog.

Students: The University of Montevallo is offering an ACT Prep Camp for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students May 31-June 3 and again June 6-June 9. The registration fee is $125 per session with partial scholarships available for children of UM employees and students with financial need. Visit Ms. Allen’s blog for registration info.

 

MHS News 2/24/2016

*Bells will be off today due to testing. Mrs. Harvie’s and Mrs. Wayman’s fourth period classes will meet in the library today. All other classes will meet in the PAC as usual.
*There will be no outside eating this week at the picnic tables.
*All senior ads are due no later than Mon., Feb 29, to be included in the yearbook. Seniors need to turn in a baby or toddler picture and a current picture to Ms. Adams by Mon., Feb 29 to be included in the Then & Now section of the yearbook. Pictures may be emailed.
*Cap & Gown pictures will be made this Friday.
*Seniors: MHS will hold a FAFSA Completion event on Thurs., March 3 where you and/or your parents will have an opportunity to get help completing your FAFSA. However, you must sign up in advance with Ms. Allen to secure your appointment time. See Ms. Allen, or have your parents contact her, by TOMORROW.
*AP Students: Keep in mind that your AP Exam fees are due to Ms. Allen by March 7. All AP students are required to take the AP Exam.
*Prom tickets on sale through March 11th. Juniors and Seniors will receive invitations in your history classes with the event details and ticket prices. You may also visit Mrs. Eades blog for more information.
*Attention students in grades 10 & 11 your course selection packets are due by Feb. 29 to Ms. Allen. Remember that many courses will require teacher approval.
*Attention Junior Leaders: Would you like to enhance your leadership potential? If so, see Ms. Allen about the JSU Emerging Leaders Day which will be held on March 15. Spaces are limited!
*Seniors: Ms. Allen has added 4 new downloadable scholarship applications to her blog including opportunities from Omega Psi Xi Fraternity, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Be sure to check them out. More scholarships will be included in the March Senior Newsletter.
*Seniors: Our superintendent has been given the opportunity to award a $1000 scholarship to a deserving student. Any interested student should write a brief essay explaining why you’d be a worthy recipient and submit it, along with a resume, to Ms. Allen by Mon., Feb. 29.
*Students: Are you interested in an apprenticeship in plumbing, pipefitting, welding, or refrigeration fitting? If so, the UA Local 91 Apprentice School is accepting applications for paid apprenticeships. Find out how to apply by visiting Ms. Allen’s Counselor’s Corner blog.
*Students: The University of Montevallo is offering an ACT Prep Camp for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students May 31-June 3 and again June 6-June 9. The registration fee is $125 per session with partial scholarships available for children of UM employees and students with financial need. Visit Ms. Allen’s blog for registration info.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Eddie Anthony
Caleb Cook
Jordan Johnson
*Students will once again have the opportunity to attend the girls basketball game on Thursday. Checkout forms to be signed by parents can be found by the window outside the office. These forms are due to your 1st period teacher by 8:00 AM tomorrow morning. No forms will be accepted after 8 am!

MHS News 2/23/2016

Bells will be off today due to testing. When the class changes for 2nd period all students checking out and going to the game should report directly to the PAC. When you are released to go you must sign out on the forms located in the lobby.

There will be no outside eating this week at the picnic tables.

All senior ads are due no later than Mon., Feb 29, to be included in the yearbook. Seniors need to turn in a baby or toddler picture and a current picture to Ms. Adams by Mon., Feb 29 to be included in the Then & Now section of the yearbook. Pictures may be emailed.

Cap & Gown pictures will be made this Friday.

Seniors: MHS will hold a FAFSA Completion event on Thurs., March 3 where you and/or your parents will have an opportunity to get help completing your FAFSA. However, you must sign up in advance with Ms. Allen to secure your appointment time. See Ms. Allen, or have your parents contact her, by Feb. 25.

AP Students: Keep in mind that your AP Exam fees are due to Ms. Allen by March 7. All AP students are required to take the AP Exam.

Prom tickets on sale through March 11th. Juniors and Seniors will receive invitations in your history classes with the event details and ticket prices. You may also visit Mrs. Eades blog for more information.

Attention students in grades 10 & 11 your course selection packets are due by Feb. 29 to Ms. Allen. Remember that many courses will require teacher approval.

Attention Junior Leaders: Would you like to enhance your leadership potential? If so, see Ms. Allen about the JSU Emerging Leaders Day which will be held on March 15. Spaces are limited!

All of Mrs. Harvie’s and Mrs. Wayman’s classes will meet in the PAC this week.

Seniors: Ms. Allen has added 4 new downloadable scholarship applications to her blog including opportunities from Omega Psi Xi Fraternity, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Be sure to check them out. More scholarships will be included in the March Senior Newsletter.

Seniors: Our superintendent has been given the opportunity to award a $1000 scholarship to a deserving student. Any interested student should write a brief essay explaining why you’d be a worthy recipient and submit it, along with a resume, to Ms. Allen by Mon., Feb. 29.

Students: Are you interested in an apprenticeship in plumbing, pipefitting, welding, or refrigeration fitting? If so, the UA Local 91 Apprentice School is accepting applications for paid apprenticeships. Find out how to apply by visiting Ms. Allen’s Counselor’s Corner blog.

Students: The University of Montevallo is offering an ACT Prep Camp for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students May 31-June 3 and again June 6-June 9. The registration fee is $125 per session with partial scholarships available for children of UM employees and students with financial need. Visit Ms. Allen’s blog for registration info.

 

MHS News 2/19/2016

Cap & Gown pictures will be made Fri., Feb. 26th.

Students planning on attending the basketball games Tuesday must pick up a form outside the office window and turn it in to their first period teacher Monday morning.

We want to welcome Coach Brandon Wilcox as the new head football coach of Montevallo High School. Coach Wilcox is excited about joining the staff and is eager to come aboard and meet every-one. We will make an official introduction next week.

Seniors: MHS will hold a FAFSA Completion event on Thurs., March 3 where you and/or your parents will have an opportunity to get help completing your FAFSA. However, you must sign up in advance with Ms. Allen to secure your appointment time. See Ms. Allen, or have your parents contact her, by Feb. 25.

AP Students: Keep in mind that your AP Exam fees are due to Ms. Allen by March 7. All AP students are required to take the AP Exam.

Prom tickets on sale through March 11th. Juniors and Seniors will receive invitations in your history classes with the event details and ticket prices. You may also visit Mrs. Eades blog for more information.

Attention students in grades 10 & 11 your course selection packets are due by Feb. 29 to Ms. Allen. Remember that many courses will require teacher approval.

Last chance for MHS’ Elite Choral Ensemble & Chamber Choir: The MHS Choir auditions will be Tuesday, Feb. 23 @ 3:30 pm in the choir room (which is inside the bandroom to the right)

ALL CALL FOR MEN TO SING! All you need is you! No prepared music, no pressure, just show up. Be a part of Montevallo’s growing talent pool and let music take you places!!

Attention Junior Leaders: Would you like to enhance your leadership potential? If so, see Ms. Allen about the JSU Emerging Leaders Day which will be held on March 15. Spaces are limited!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Amanda Buttgereitt

Autumn Curl

Gabriella Thomas

 

MHS News 2/18/2016

Seniors: MHS will hold a FAFSA Completion event on Thurs., March 3 where you and/or your parents will have an opportunity to get help completing your FAFSA. However, you must sign up in advance with Ms. Allen to secure your appointment time. See Ms. Allen, or have your parents contact her, by Feb. 25.

AP Students: Keep in mind that your AP Exam fees are due to Ms. Allen by March 7. All AP students are required to take the AP Exam.

Prom tickets on sale through March 11th. Juniors and Seniors will receive invitations in your history classes with the event details and ticket prices. You may also visit Mrs. Eades blog for more information.

Attention students in grades 10 & 11 your course selection packets are due by Feb. 29 to Ms. Allen. Remember that many courses will require teacher approval.

There will be a mandatory parent meeting TONIGHT in the PAC at 6 PM for all interested cheerleaders. See Mrs. Asbury for more information.

Last chance for MHS’ Elite Choral Ensemble: The MHS Choir will be Tuesday, Feb. 23 @ 3:30 pm in the choir room (which is inside the bandroom to the right)

ALL CALL FOR MEN TO SING! All you need is you! No prepared music, no pressure, just show up. Be a part of Montevallo’s growing talent pool and let music take you places!!

Attention Junior Leaders: Would you like to enhance your leadership potential? If so, see Ms. Allen about the JSU Emerging Leaders Day which will be held on March 15. Spaces are limited!

Model United Nations meeting TODAY during 7th period in Mrs. Pastor’s room.

 

MHS News 2/17/2016

Congratulations to our boys on a great win in the sub regionals last night against Holt.

They won 64-61. They will play next Tuesday in the regionals @1:30 against Handley High School .

Teachers and students: Please be reminded that WorkKeys testing will continue today in the library and lab. Senior testers will be called shortly after morning announcements and the bells will be off.

Seniors: MHS will hold a FAFSA Completion event on Thurs., March 3 where you and/or your parents will have an opportunity to get help completing your FAFSA. However, you must sign up in advance with Ms. Allen to secure your appointment time. See Ms. Allen, or have your parents contact her, by Feb. 25.

AP Students: Keep in mind that your AP Exam fees are due to Ms. Allen by March 7. All AP students are required to take the AP Exam.

Prom tickets go on sale TOMORROW through March 11th. Juniors and Seniors will receive invitations in their history classes with the event details and ticket prices. You may also visit Mrs. Eades blog for more information.

Yearbooks are on sale now! Less than 30 remain to be sold, $40. See Ms. Adams to pay for yours. Room 115.

Attention students in grades 10 & 11 your course selection packets are due by Feb. 29 to Ms. Allen. Remember that many courses will require teacher approval.

There will be a mandatory parent meeting TOMORROW in the PAC at 6 PM for all interested cheerleaders. See Mrs. Asbury for more information.

The Geometry Math Team will have a mandatory meeting TODAY during 7

 

MHS News 2/16/2016

*Teachers and students: Please be reminded that WorkKeys testing will continue tomorrow in the library and lab. Senior testers will be called shortly after morning announcements and the bells will be off.
*Seniors: MHS will hold a FAFSA Completion event on Thurs., March 3 where you and/or your parents will have an opportunity to get help completing your FAFSA. However, you must sign up in advance with Ms. Allen to secure your appointment time. See Ms. Allen, or have your parents contact her, by Feb. 25.
*AP Students: Keep in mind that your AP Exam fees are due to Ms. Allen by March 7. All AP students are required to take the AP Exam.
*Prom tickets go on sale TOMORROW through March 11th. Juniors and Seniors will receive invitations in their history classes with the event details and ticket prices. You may also visit Mrs. Eades blog for more information.
*Yearbooks are on sale now! Less than 30 remain to be sold, $40. See Ms. Adams to pay for yours. Room 115.
*Attention students in grades 10 & 11 your course selection packets are due by Feb. 29 to Ms. Allen. Remember that many courses will require teacher approval.
*There will be a mandatory parent meeting THURSDAY in the PAC at 6 PM for all interested cheerleaders. See Mrs. Asbury for more information.
*Support Montevallo’s News Broadcast Team and buy this year’s Coupons for Classroom’s book. The book is only $20 and will be available for purchase until WEDNESDAY. See Mrs. McCaleb or any WDOG reporter to purchase.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Leina Miranda

Boys’ Area Championship against Oak Grove TONIGHT @ 7:30 pm Adm. $6.00 Girls against West Blocton @ 6 pm

The cheerleaders are hosting a Valentine’s Day Parent’s Night Out TOMORROW NIGHT from 5 to 9 in the lunchroom. For more information, please contact Mrs. Asbury.

The band, Hydrate, will perform in the PAC tomorrow morning during 2nd period. Attendance will be voluntary, but all students are welcome to participate.

National FCCLA week.

Coach Harvie and Coach D are the two teachers being duct tape TOMORROW. Strips of duct tape are $1. Buying 2 strips will get you in the assembly or you may pay $2 to come watch.

FCCLA members will come around 7th period today to sell strips of duct tape and your final chance to buy duct tape or a wrist band to come watch will be at lunch TOMORROW.

Yearbooks are on sale now! Less than 35 remain to be sold, $40. See Ms. Adams to pay for yours. Room 115.

Students: Peer Helper Applications are due TOMORROW to Mrs. Pastor or Ms. Allen.

Attention students in grades 10 & 11 your course selection packets are due by Feb. 29 to Ms. Allen. Remember that many courses will require teacher approval.

There will be a mandatory parent interest meeting TONIGHT for those interested in trying out for auxiliary. Informational packets may be picked up from Mrs. Wayman or Mr. Lawley.

There will be a mandatory parent meeting February 18th in the PAC at 6 PM for all interested cheer-leaders. See Mrs. Asbury for more information.”

Support Montevallo’s News Broadcast Team and buy this year’s Coupons for Classroom’s book. The book is only $20 and will be available for purchase until February 17. See Mrs. McCaleb or any WDOG reporter to purchase.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Daqwan Bryant