Monthly Archives: September 2016

MHS News 9/30/2016

The MHS Homecoming Dance will be held TOMORROW NIGHT from 7 to 11:30 in the school cafeteria. Adm. $10 at the door. DJ Banks and a snack buffet will be provided. Dress Code for homecoming dance is casual, but it does have to meet school dress code. Everything covered!!

Sign up now for the PSAT to be administered Oct. 19. See Ms. Allen Sycamore Learning will be offering an ACT workshop TOMORROW @ the Shelby County Instructional Services Center in Alabaster. See Ms. Allen or check out her blog to register.

SRS: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is sponsoring an essay contest that will award scholarships ranging from $1000 -$5000. Check out Ms. Allen’s blog for prompt and rules. Entries should be into Coach Pierson by Oct. 21.

JRS: There is still time to submit applications to take part in Youth Leadership Shelby County. Interested students should see Ms. Allen for an application. Due Oct. 5

Seniors: The October edition of the Senior Newsletter is now available and it contains information on how to get started completing your FAFSA. Remember that you can now submit starting in October. Download the newsletter from Ms. Allen’s blog, or pick up a copy in the library or guidance office.

Students are reminded that no one should be parking in the old student lot behind the AB building. All parking spots are currently sold and student should have tag displayed. Those without a tag are subject to being towed at your expense.

Be sure to turn in your community service hours to your history teacher next week for any hours you have completed since April 1st. Mrs. Glover will get them and will keep a track of them. Each month a student will be selected as Community Service Leader of the month. Once you have turned in 20 hours, you will receive The MHS Volunteer t-shirt. Seniors who have turned in 75 hours by March 31, may apply for a $500 scholarship. Get your form filled out and turn those hours in next week.

Students: Interested in a medical career? If so, the Hospital Explorer Program’s Open House, set for Tuesday, October 4th at 6 p.m. at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Application packets are outside Ms. Allen’s office.

There will be a sophomore homecoming committee meeting today during GPS. Any 10th grader helping with homecoming committee should check in with their GPS teacher before reporting to Gothard’s room.

This week @ MHS TONIGHT Bulldogs @ Greene County 7 pm SEPT. 30, 2016 MHS Daily News

First Priority meets every Thursday @ 7:15am

#BulldogsAreComing!

Homecoming Activities for next week: Mon- ‘Merica Day Tues- Too Old Tuesday Wed– Gender Blender Thurs– Spirit Day (Orange/Blue) Fri– Blackout Day (HC t-shirts) The MHS Homecoming Dance will be held TOMORROW

 

MHS News 9/29/2016

Attention Juniors: There is still time to submit applications to take part in Youth Leadership Shelby County. Interested students should see Ms. Allen for an application and they are due by Oct. 5.

The MHS Homecoming Dance will be held Sat. from 7 to 11:30 in the school cafeteria. Adm. $10 at the door. DJ Banks and a snack buffet will be provided. Dress Code for homecoming dance is casual, but it does have to meet school dress code. Everything covered!!

Be sure to turn in your community service hours to your history teacher next week for any hours you have completed since April 1st. Mrs. Glover will get them and will keep a track of them. Each month a student will be selected as Community Service Leader of the month. Once you have turned in 20 hours, you will receive The MHS Volunteer t-shirt. Seniors who have turned in 75 hours by March 31, may apply for a $500 scholarship. Get your form filled out and turn those hours in next week.

Students: Interested in a medical career? If so, the Hospital Explorer Program’s Open House, set for Tuesday, October 4th at 6 p.m. at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Application packets are outside Ms. Allen’s office. T

here will be a sophomore homecoming committee meeting today during GPS. Any 10th grader helping with homecoming committee should check in with their GPS teacher before reporting to Gothard’s room.

Congratulations to the following members of the 2016-2017 Homecoming Court:

Freshman: Delbra Peoples, Chanyia Reed, Tanijah Sumerlin

Sophomores: Amanda Buttgereit, Elena Cruz, Ceanna Grisham

Juniors: Kanan Harbuck, Jordynn Thomas, Alasha Reed

Seniors: Lacey Hamrick, Joi Hodge Madison, Wood Maya Ziegler

Bennet Bell, Caleb Cottingham

Please see Mrs. Eades during your GPS time today for an important information sheet.

MHS News 9/28/2016

Attention Students: the PSAT twill be administered on Oct. 19. For Juniors, the PSAT serves as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The test is only $15 and space is limited. See Ms. Allen to sign up.

Attention Students: Do you need ACT help? If so, Sycamore Learning will be offering an ACT workshop on Oct. 1 at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center in Alabaster. See Ms. Allen or check our her blog on how to register.

Seniors: Today is the last day to sign up for the UM Fall College Fair on Monday,. All forms must be returned to Ms. Allen TODAY

Attention Juniors: There is still time to submit applications to take part in Youth Leadership Shelby County. Interested students should see Ms. Allen for an application and they are due by Oct. 5.

The MHS Homecoming Dance will be held Sat. from 7 to 11:30 in the school cafeteria. Adm. $10 at the door. DJ Banks and a snack buffet will be provided. Dress Code for homecoming dance is casual, but it does have to meet school dress code. Everything covered!!

Destination Imagination will meet TODAY immediately after school. Teams will be discussed, so this is an important meeting.

Be sure to turn in your community service hours to your history teacher next week for any hours you have completed since April 1st. Mrs. Glover will get them and will keep a track of them. Each month a student will be selected as Community Service Leader of the month. Once you have turned in 20 hours, you will receive The MHS Volunteer t-shirt. Seniors who have turned in 75 hours by March 31, may apply for a $500 scholarship. Get your form filled out and turn those hours in next week.

Students: Interested in a medical career? If so, the Hospital Explorer Program’s Open House, set for Tuesday, October 4th at 6 p.m. at Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Application packets are outside Ms. Allen’s office.

We are proud to recognize our Students and Teachers of the Month for September:. We are proud to recognize our Students and Teachers of the Month for September: Students 9th: Ulises Valencia Rivera 10th: Gabe Dutton 11th: Ahmad Edwards 12th: Darquarius Anderson Teacher of the Month: Lee Pastor Support Professional of the Month: Christi Ellison

Additionally, we would like to recognize some award winners occurring in late spring/summer: Cheryl Allen: Shelby County Counselor of the Year Dawn Cabrera: Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Secondary Teacher of the Year Tena Niven: Alabama High School Athletic Association “Making A Difference” Award Please help us congratulate these students and faculty for their efforts in making a positive difference here at MHS.

MHS News 9/27/2016

Attention Students: It is now time to sign up for the PSAT that will be administered on Oct. 19. For Juniors, the PSAT serves as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The test is only $15 and space is limited. See Ms. Allen to sign up.

Attention Students: Do you need ACT help? If so, Sycamore Learning will be offering an ACT workshop on Oct. 1 at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center in Alabaster. See Ms. Allen or check our her blog on how to register.

Seniors: Your FAFSA can now be completed starting in October. To learn more about this and other updates to the financial aid process, please make plans to attend a Financial Information Session at UAB TONIGHT and Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. Visit Ms. Allen’s blog for more information. Don’t miss this!!

Seniors: The UM Fall College Fair for Seniors will be Monday,. This is a great opportunity to help narrow down your college options. Permission forms for the fair will be made available in your English classes and must be returned to Ms. Allen by tomorrow.

Attention Juniors: There is still time to submit applications to take part in Youth Leadership Shelby County. YLSC is a 6 month program that engages student leaders in active, hands-on experiences. Interested students should see Ms. Allen for an application and they are due by Oct. 5.

The Homecoming Volleyball and Dodge ball Tournaments will be on Thursday and Friday of Homecoming Week, and we need players! See your grade level Homecoming Sponsors to sign up to play – only $3 to play in each game, and both tournaments are open to guys and girls. The MHS Homecoming Dance will be held Sat. from 7 to 11:30 in the school cafeteria. Adm. $10 at the door. DJ Banks and a snack buffet will be provided.

MHS News 9/26/2016

School Day make-up pictures will be taken TODAY

Attention Students: It is now time to sign up for the PSAT that will be administered on Oct. 19. For Juniors, the PSAT serves as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The test is only $15 and space is limited. See Ms. Allen to sign up.

Attention Students: Do you need ACT help? If so, Sycamore Learning will be offering an ACT workshop on Oct. 1 at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center in Alabaster. See Ms. Allen or check our her blog on how to register.

Attention Seniors: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is sponsoring an essay contest that will award scholarships ranging from $1000- $5000. Check out Ms. Allen’s blog for the essay prompt and contest rules. Entries should be submitted to Coach Pierson by Oct. 21.

Seniors: Your FAFSA can now be completed starting in October. To learn more about this and other updates to the financial aid process, please make plans to attend a Financial Information Session at UAB on Sept. 27 and Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. Visit Ms. Allen’s blog for more information. Don’t miss this!!

Seniors: The UM Fall College Fair for Seniors will be Monday, Oct. 3. This is a great opportunity to help narrow down your college options. Permission forms for the fair will be made available in your English classes and must be returned to Ms. Allen by Wed., Sept. 28.

Attention Juniors: There is still time to submit applications to take part in Youth Leadership Shelby County. YLSC is a 6 month program that engages student leaders in active, hands-on experiences. Interested students should see Ms. Allen for an application and they are due by Oct. 5.

Homecoming Shirts money due today. Please see your grade level sponsor to purchase one. The Homecoming Volleyball and Dodge ball Tournaments will be on Thursday and Friday of Homecoming Week, and we need players! See your grade level Homecoming Sponsors to sign up to play – only $3 to play in each game, and both tournaments are open to guys and girls. The MHS Homecoming Dance will be held Sat. from 7 to 11:30 in the school cafeteria. Adm. $10 at the door. DJ Banks and a snack buffet will be provided.

MHS News 9/23/2016

TONIGHT Bulldogs @ Bibb Co. 9/23

Homecoming court packets are due by 3pm TODAY, NO EXCEPTIONS!

School Day Make-up Pictures– Sept. 26

Sign up now for the PSAT to be administered Oct. 19. See Ms. Allen

Sycamore Learning will be offering an ACT workshop Oct. 1 @ the Shelby County Instructional Services Center in Alabaster. See Ms. Allen or check out her blog to register.

Current FTA that would like to volunteer for community service hours see Mrs. Cabrera ASAP

Anyone needing service hours see Mrs. Glover TODAY.

Once you complete 20 hours see Mrs. Glover for your MHS Volunteer t-shirt.

SRS: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is sponsoring an essay contest that will award scholarships ranging from $1000 -$5000. Check out Ms. Allen’s blog for prompt and rules. Entries should be into Coach Pierson by Oct. 21.

The UM Fall College Fair for srs. Will be Monday Oct. 3. Permission forms will be made available in your English classes and must be returned to Ms. Allen by Wed. Sept. 28.

JRS: There is still time to submit applications to take part in Youth Leadership Shelby County. Interested students should see Ms. Allen for an application. Due Oct. 5

JRS & SRS: A representative from the UM will be on campus Monday 9/26. There will be 2 separate sessions during GPS periods. Sign up in the Guidance Office.

See you at the Pole! Sept. 28 7:15 am

HOMECOMING EVENTS HC shirts on sale $10 (money due Monday)

HC Dance 10/1

Volleyball Tourn. 10/6

Parade & Pep Rally 10/6

Dodge Ball Tourn. 10/7

Game 10/7 Bulldogs host Oakman 7pm

MHS News 9/22/2016

Homecoming court packets are available from your history teachers. The packets and $10 registration fee is due by 3pm on Friday, NO EXCEPTIONS! All candidates must have a 70 % average in each class to participate.

School Day Make-up Pictures– Sept. 26

Sign up now for the PSAT to be administered Oct. 19. See Ms. Allen
Sycamore Learning will be offering an ACT workshop Oct. 1 @ the Shelby County Instructional Services Center in Alabaster. See Ms. Allen or check out her blog to register.

Current FTA that would like to volunteer for community service hours see Mrs. Cabrera ASAP

Anyone needing service hours see Mrs. Glover by Friday.

Once you complete 20 hours see Mrs. Glover for your MHS Volunteer t-shirt.

SRS: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is sponsoring an essay contest that will award scholarships ranging from $1000 -$5000. Check out Ms. Allen’s blog for prompt and rules. Entries should be into Coach Pierson by Oct. 21.

The UM Fall College Fair for srs. Will be Monday Oct. 3. Permission forms will be made available in your English classes and must be returned to Ms. Allen by Wed. Sept. 28.

JRS: There is still time to submit applications to take part in Youth Leadership Shelby County. Interested students should see Ms. Allen for an application. Due Oct. 5

JRS & SRS: A representative from the UM will be on campus Monday 9/26. There will be 2 separate sessions during GPS periods. Sign up in the Guidance Office.

MHS News 9/21/2016

Friday we are having a pep rally. The theme is “Knock out the choctaws.” Wear pajamas on Friday. Please remember that we should still follow all dress code policies.

School picture orders are due TODAY. Orders may be turned into Ms. Adams, room 115. School Day make-up pictures will be taken Sept. 26

The Destination Imagination meeting TODAY after school until 4:30. All those interested should plan to stay or see Mrs. Gothard or Mrs. Glover.

Atttention Students: It is now time to sign up for the PSAT that will be administered on Oct. 19. For Juniors, the PSAT serves as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The test is only $15 and space is limited. See Ms. Allen to sign up.

Attention Students: Do you need ACT help? If so, Sycamore Learning will be offering an ACT workshop on Oct. 1 at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center in Alabaster. See Ms. Allen or check our her blog on how to register.

Attention Seniors: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is sponsoring an essay contest that will award scholarships ranging from $1000- $5000. Check out Ms. Allen’s blog for the essay prompt and contest rules. Entries should be submitted to Coach Pierson by Oct. 21.

Seniors: Your FAFSA can now be completed starting in October. To learn more about this and other updates to the financial aid process, please make plans to attend a Financial Information Session at UAB on Sept. 27 and Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. Visit Ms. Allen’s blog for more information. Don’t miss this!!

Seniors: The UM Fall College Fair for Seniors will be Monday, Oct. 3. This is a great opportunity to help narrow down your college options. Permission forms for the fair will be made available in your English classes and must be returned to Ms. Allen by Wed., Sept. 28.

There will be a 10th grade homecoming committee meeting TODAY during GPS time. All sophomores interested should check in with their GPS teachers before reporting to Mrs. Gothard’s Room 114.

Current Future Teachers that would like to volunteer for community service hours during community pep rally – See Mrs. Cabrera ASAP

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Christina Palmer

Homecoming Week is just a few weeks away! October 3rd – 7th. Check out the SGA posters posted in the halls this week for more information! Homecoming Shirts are on sale for $10. Please see your grade level sponsor to purchase one. Each grade will have their own shirt, in addition to a generic shirt that will be sold to the public. We will black out the Wildcats Homecoming night! Homecoming Sponsors are: 9th grade – Mrs. Brantley/ 10th grade – Mrs. Gothard 11th grade – Mrs. McCaleb/ 12th grade & generic shirts- Mrs. Pastor The Homecoming Volleyball and Dodge ball Tournaments will be on Thursday and Friday of Homecoming Week, and we need players! See your grade level Homecoming Sponsors to sign up to play – only $3 to play in each game, and both tournaments are open to guys and girls. The MHS Homecoming Dance will be held Oct. 1st from 7 to 11:30 in the school cafeteria. Adm. $10 at the door. DJ Banks and a snack buffet will be provided. Homecoming court packets are available from your history teachers. The packets & $10 registration fee is due by 3 PM on Friday, no exceptions. All candidates must have a 70% average in each class to participate.

Attention Juniors: There is still time to submit applications to take part in Youth Leadership Shelby County. YLSC is a 6 month program that engages student leaders in active, hands-on experiences. Interested students should see Ms. Allen for an application and they are due by Oct. 5.

Attention Juniors and Seniors: A representative from the Univ of Montevallo will be on campus Monday, Sept. 26 to meet with interested juniors and seniors. There will be two separate sessions during the GPS periods. Sign up in the Guidance Office.

If you would like to get volunteers hours by helping vendors after the Fire Prevention Parade, October 8th, see Mrs. Glover by Friday.

Students, when you complete 20 hours of community service, see Mrs. Glover for your MHS Volunteer t-shirt.

MHS News 9/20/2016

**Please remember photo ID is required when checking students out!

School picture orders are due tomorrow. Orders may be turned into Ms. Adams, room 115. School Day make-up pictures will be taken Sept. 26

The Destination Imagination meeting tomorrow after school until 4:30. All those interested should plan to stay or see Mrs. Gothard or Mrs. Glover.

Attention Big Brothers Big Sisters: If you were not present for the mandatory meeting, a make-up will be held today. Please report to the PAC at 11:50. This means you will need to eat lunch during the junior wave.

Atttention Students: It is now time to sign up for the PSAT that will be administered on Oct. 19. For Juniors, the PSAT serves as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The test is only $15 and space is limited. See Ms. Allen to sign up.

Attention Students: Do you need ACT help? If so, Sycamore Learning will be offering an ACT workshop on Oct. 1 at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center in Alabaster. See Ms. Allen or check our her blog on how to register.

Attention Seniors: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is sponsoring an essay contest that will award scholarships ranging from $1000- $5000. Check out Ms. Allen’s blog for the essay prompt and contest rules. Entries should be submitted to Coach Pierson by Oct. 21.

Seniors: Your FAFSA can now be completed starting in October. To learn more about this and other updates to the financial aid process, please make plans to attend a Financial Information Session at UAB on Sept. 27 and Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. Visit Ms. Allen’s blog for more information. Don’t miss this!!

Seniors: The UM Fall College Fair for Seniors will be Monday, Oct. 3. This is a great opportunity to help narrow down your college options. Permission forms for the fair will be made available in your English classes and must be returned to Ms. Allen by Wed., Sept. 28.

FBLA Meeting TODAY @ 3 pm in Room 205

There will be a 10th grade homecoming committee meeting tomorrow during GPS time. All sophomores interested should check in with their GPS teachers before reporting to Mrs. Gothard’s Room 114.

#BulldogsAreComing! Homecoming Week is just a few weeks away! October 3rd – 7th. Check out the SGA posters posted in the halls this week for more information! Homecoming Shirts are on sale for $10. Please see your grade level sponsor to purchase one. Each grade will have their own shirt, in addition to a generic shirt that will be sold to the public. We will black out the Wildcats Homecoming night! Homecoming Sponsors are: 9th grade – Mrs. Brantley/ 10th grade – Mrs. Gothard 11th grade – Mrs. McCaleb/ 12th grade & generic shirts- Mrs. Pastor The Homecoming Volleyball and Dodge ball Tournaments will be on Thursday and Friday of Homecoming Week, and we need players! See your grade level Homecoming Sponsors to sign up to play – only $3 to play in each game, and both tournaments are open to guys and girls. The MHS Homecoming Dance will be held Oct. 1st from 7 to 11:30 in the school cafeteria. Adm. $10 at the door. DJ Banks and a snack buffet will be provided. Homecoming court packets are available from your history teachers. The packets & $10 registration fee is due by 3 PM on Friday, no exceptions. All candidates must have a 70% average in each class to participate.

Attention Juniors: There is still time to submit applications to take part in Youth Leadership Shelby County. YLSC is a 6 month program that engages student leaders in active, hands-on experiences. Interested students should see Ms. Allen for an application and they are due by Oct. 5.

Attention Juniors and Seniors: A representative from the Univ of Montevallo will be on campus Monday, Sept. 26 to meet with interested juniors and seniors. There will be two separate sessions during the GPS periods. Sign up in the Guidance Office.

MHS News 9/19/2016

**Please remember photo ID is required when checking students out!
The MHS Homecoming Dance will be held Oct. 1st from 7 to 11:30 in the school cafeteria. Adm. $10 at the door. DJ Banks and a snack buffet will be provided.
School picture orders are due by Wed. Orders may be turned into Ms. Adams, room 115. School Day make-up pictures will be taken Sept. 26
The Destination Imagination meeting Wed. until 4:30. All those interested should plan to stay or see Mrs. Gothard or Mrs. Glover.
Attention Big Brothers Big Sisters: If you were not present for the mandatory meeting, a make-up will be held tomorrow. Please
report to the PAC at 11:50. This means you will need to eat lunch during the junior wave.
The Montevallo Chess Club will be ordering t-shirts for $12. Come join the club and get a t-shirt! Meetings are held each Wednesday until 4 P.M. in Mrs. Hinton’s room.
Attention Students: It is now time to sign up for the PSAT that will be administered on Oct. 19. For Juniors, the PSAT serves as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The test is only $15 and space is limited. See Ms. Allen to sign up.
Attention Students: Do you need ACT help? If so, Sycamore Learning will be offering an ACT workshop on Oct. 1 at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center in Alabaster. See Ms. Allen or check our her blog on how to register.
Attention Seniors: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is sponsoring an essay contest that will award scholarships ranging from $1000-$5000. Check out Ms. Allen’s blog for the essay prompt and contest rules. Entries should be submitted to Coach Pierson by Oct. 21.
Seniors: Your FAFSA can now be completed starting in October. To learn more about this and other updates to the financial aid process, please make plans to attend a Financial Information Session at UAB on Sept. 27 and Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. Visit Ms. Allen’s blog for more information. Don’t miss this!!
Seniors: The UM Fall College Fair for Seniors will be Monday, Oct. 3. This is a great opportunity to help narrow down your college options. Permission forms for the fair will be made available in your English classes and must be returned to Ms. Allen by Wed., Sept. 28.
FBLA Meeting Tuesday @ 3 pm in Room 205
#BulldogsAreComing!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Coty Jones
Matthew Richards
Keneria Rutledge
Homecoming Week is just a few weeks away!
October 3rd – 7th. Check out the SGA posters posted in the halls this week for more information!
Homecoming Shirts are on sale for $10. Please see your grade level sponsor to purchase one. Each grade will have their own shirt, in addition to a generic shirt that will be sold to the public. We will black out the
Wildcats Homecoming night! Homecoming Sponsors are:
9th grade – Mrs. Brantley/ 10th grade – Mrs. Gothard
11th grade – Mrs. McCaleb/ 12th grade & generic shirts- Mrs. Pastor
The Homecoming Volleyball and Dodge ball Tournaments will be on Thursday and Friday of Homecoming
Week, and we need players! See your grade level Homecoming Sponsors to sign up to play – only $3 to play in each game, and both tournaments are open to guys and girls.