School picture orders are due October 4th
There will be an interest meeting for wrestling on Thursday night at 6 pm in the school cafeteria.
First Priority wants to “See You at the Pole” in the morning @ 7:20
Ring orders will be taken Thursday morning 7:15-8:00 in the school cafeteria.
There will be a second chance tryout for the softball team on Saturday, October 14 for any girls that could not make it to the first date. The tryout will be from 8:00-10:00 AM at the softball field. Once again you must have a physical and consent form turned in before you can tryout. This WILL BE the last tryout. Girls that already made the team DO NOT need to tryout again. Any questions see Coach Niven or DuBose.
Parents: Flu vaccines for students will be given Oct. 20. You child has been given a permission form to receive the vaccine for free. Please sign and return to the school nurse by Oct. 13.
Coin drop and canned food drive will continue through Friday . Points still counting for homecoming week! The Powder Puff game will be Thursday . We will have a pep rally on Friday. We will “wave the Choctaws goodbye” and have a beach theme. Wear your favorite beach or Hawaiian gear.
Attention Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors: You will make your first visit to MES TODAY. Please meet at the picnic tables promptly at 11:40. Remember that you cannot make the first visit if you still have forms to submit. Check Ms. Allen’s door for info on how to sign up for REMIND.
Attention Students: Young Women’s Empowerment Conference will host a Scholarship Boot Camp for students in grades 10-12 on Sept. 30 at Samford University. You can find more info on Ms. Allen’s blog. You must register by THURSDAY
Students: Do you need help mastering the ACT? If so, the University of Montevallo has ACT Prep Camps scheduled for Oct. 14 and Nov. 18. Check out Ms. Allen’s blog for cost and registration info.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Taylor Edwards William Landers
Congratulations to our students, teacher, and support professional of the month!
9th: Hayden Dennis
10th: Davion Gilbert
11th: Grace Stone
12th: Sydney Selman & Jordynn Thomas
Teacher: Racheal Fine
Support Professional: Angelia Blake
WHAT”S HAPPENING THIS WEEK!
Daily – Coin drop and Canned Food Drive (Pts. Still counting for homecoming)
Tuesday, 9/26 – FBLA Field Trip to Lawson State Comm. College Shelby County Band Showcase @ Heardmont Park (Oak Mountain) – 5:30 Volleyball @ Jemison – 5:00
Wednesday, 9/27 – Journalism Field Trip to the University of Alabama First Priority “See You at the Pole” – 7:20 Volleyball vs ACA – 4:00
Thursday, 9/28 – Jr. Ring Orders in Cafeteria – 7:15 – 8:00 Powder Puff Game @ Stadium – 6:00 Wrestling interest meeting 6 pm cafeteria Young Women’s Empowerment Conference registration due today to Ms. Allen
Friday, 9/29 – Pep Rally (Afternoon Activity) “Wave the Choctaws Goodbye” Wear beach or Hawaiian dress Football vs Bibb County – 7:00 Saturday, 9/30 – MHS Cross Country runs at OMHS MHS Marching Troubadours perform in Gadsden
Congratulations to both Grayson Fulmer and Miranda Martin for competing in the Caesar Chess Birmingham Challenge held on Saturday, September 23rd. Out of twenty-two participants in their category, Grayson won the 3rd place trophy and Miranda finished 7th place. Also the MHS Chess Club would like to recognize Uriel Alvarado for finishing 7th at the Back-to-School Chess Meet held in August.
Save the Date: Saturday, October 14th is National Chess Day. To celebrate, Brookwood Village and Caesar Chess are hosting the Scholastic Chess Tournament at the Brookwood Village food court area. Early registration is $20. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners and medals to 4-6th place. For more information, see Mrs. Hinton to get your entry form.