MHS basketball begins tonight! Come out and support the Bulldogs as they take on Holy Family beginning at 6PM. You can purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/events/754555?schoolId=AL1550

·       There will be no boys soccer conditioning this afternoon due to the weather.

·       There will be an FFA meeting tomorrow during A lunch for members only.

·       Attention seniors: Senior ads for the yearbook are currently on sale, and the price for ads will increase after December 31. Senior ads must be purchased through Josten’s via the following link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1000900/Montevallo-High-School/

·       Yearbooks for this school year are on sale. Extras will not be available in May when they are delivered, so you must pre-order a yearbook. Yearbooks can be purchased through Josten’s website or through MySchoolBucks.

·       Juniors & Seniors – If you are interested in applying for Work Based Learning/Co-op for spring semester, please complete the new online application by Friday, December 9th.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.  Apply online here via the link below or use the QR code on the graphic. https://forms.gle/sA6ipVqj5TmQRD937

·       For Power School login information email LBlake@Shelbyed.org

·       PLEASE email school excuses to SCBOE-MNHS@Shelbyed.org

Tennis tryouts are today at the University of Montevallo tennis courts from 3:30-4:45. You must have a current physical and a DragonFly account to tryout. See Mrs. House with any questions.

·       Attention seniors: Senior ads for the yearbook are currently on sale, and the price for ads will increase after December 31. Senior ads must be purchased through Josten’s via the following link: Purchase a Senior Ad for the Yearbook.

·       Yearbooks for this school year are on sale. Extras will not be available in May when they are delivered, so you must pre-order a yearbook. Yearbooks can be purchased through Josten’s website or through MySchoolBucks.

·       Juniors & Seniors – If you are interested in applying for Work Based Learning/Co-op for spring semester, please complete the new online application by Friday, December 9.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.  Apply online here via the link below or use the QR code on the graphic. https://forms.gle/sA6ipVqj5TmQRD937

·       ALL Kids is affordable, high quality, comprehensive health coverage for eligible children under age 19. We are currently working to locate uninsured children in Alabama and need your help in providing ALL Kids information to parents and educators you have contact with. Detailed information about the ALL Kids program is on the website:

https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/allkids/index.html

·       The FFA FRUIT SALE orders are due by November 15th and will be distributed the first week of December!

·       For Power School login information email LBlake@Shelbyed.org

·       PLEASE email school excuses to SCBOE-MNHS@Shelbyed.org

The Montevallo student section spirit video has made it to the semifinals. Everyone please go to @ahsaa on Instagram and like, comment, and share the MHS video. The contest is open through Friday, Nov 11th.

·       Baseball Tryouts will be after school today & tomorrow. For more information, please email Coach Bennefield at jbennefield@shelbyed.org.

·       Anyone interested in trying out for tennis needs to sign up with Mrs. House. Students trying out must also have a Dragonfly account and a current physical by Nov 14th.

·       The FFA FRUIT SALE orders are due by November 15th and will be distributed the first week of December!

·       For Power School login information email LBlake@Shelbyed.org

·       PLEASE email school excuses to SCBOE-MNHS@Shelbyed.org

Anyone interested in trying out for tennis needs to sign up with Mrs. House. Students trying out must also have a Dragonfly account and a current physical by Nov 14th.

·       Chief’s Challenge is tomorrow at 5:30 at the football field! There are sign-up sheets at the office window if anyone is interested. You can submit sign-up sheets to Officer Holloway or drop them in his box. You can sign up for all events or just one. There will be giveaways to everyone who participates. The more you do, the more chances you have to win the big prizes! Come out and show your talents! How will you measure up to the Montevallo Police and Fire Departments?

·       The FFA FRUIT SALE orders are due by November 15th and will be distributed the first week of December!

·       For Power School login information email LBlake@Shelbyed.org

·       PLEASE email school excuses to SCBOE-MNHS@Shelbyed.org

·       Please come tomorrow night at 6:00pm in the cafeteria to our first Hispanic Family Night. We will have snacks, games, prizes and several visitors from the public library, the University of Montevallo and Jeff State to discuss opportunities in our community.

·       PINK OUT GAME is TOMORROW NIGHT against Tarrant at 7pm!!!!

·       Boston butt order pick-up will be TODAY right outside the MHS cafeteria between 3:30-4:30pm!

·       Chief’s Challenge has been changed to Thursday 11/3 due to the risk of severe weather. It will begin at 5:30 at the  football field. There are sign-up sheets at the office window if anyone is interested. You can submit sign-up sheets to Officer Holloway or drop them in his box. You can sign up for all events or just one. There will be giveaways to everyone who participates. The more you do, the more chances you have to win the big prizes! Come out and show your talents! How will you measure up to the Montevallo Police and Fire Departments?

·       The FFA FRUIT SALE is going on! Orders are due by November 15th and will be distributed the first week of December!

·       For Power School login information email LBlake@Shelbyed.org

·       PLEASE email school excuses to SCBOE-MNHS@Shelbyed.org

All seniors (including Virtual Shelby students), will take the ACT WorkKeys each morning on October 24th – 26th, 2022. Each test will last approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. Please review the ACT calculator policy and student reminders below. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Walker.

·       CTEC will host an Open House on October 25th for all interested parents and students and those students currently attending. See the flyer below for more information.

·       As a reminder, AP Exam Agreements are due to Mrs. Walker by Friday, October 21st.  This form requires students to indicate their exam preference and information on AP Exam fees are detailed as well.  All students taking AP courses are required to submit the agreement and indicate if they plan to take AP Exams. The initial payment of $50.00 is due by Friday, October 21st as well. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Mrs. Walker.

·       Alabama students can apply to college this week with NO FEES! Please see PRESS RELEASE attachment for more information!

·       FCCLA will be selling brownies to benefit Wreaths Across America October 17th-20th during lunch! Coast is $2 per brownie! They will delivered on November 21st during 8th period! All proceeds from the bake sale will go to Wreaths Across America! Purchase these sweet treats to benefit a great cause!

·       FFA FRUIT SALE has begun! Orders are due by November 15th and will be distributed the first week of December! Please see the attached flyer for more information. To order, please see an FFA member or email the FFA Sponsor Ms. Hall! H2Hall@Shelbyed.org

·       This week’s theme is “TEAM UP AGAINST ACA.” Dress up in jerseys this Friday as the Bulldogs take on the Patriots.

·       For Power School login information email LBlake@Shelbyed.org

·       PLEASE email school excuses to SCBOE-MNHS@Shelbyed.org

Alabama students can apply to college this week with NO FEES! Please see PRESS RELEASE attachment for more information!

·       BEST OF LUCK to our LADY DAWGS as they compete in the Volleyball Regionals toda in Montgomery!

·       FCCLA will be selling brownies to benefit Wreaths Across America October 17th-20th during lunch! Coast is $2 per brownie! They will delivered on November 21st during 8th period! All proceeds from the bake sale will go to Wreaths Across America! Purchase these sweet treats to benefit a great cause!

·       FFA FRUIT SALE has begun! Orders are due by November 15th and will be distributed around the first week of December! Please see the attached flyer for more information. To order, please see an FFA member or email the FFA Sponsor Ms. Hall at H2Hall@Shelbyed.org!

·       All students who came to the Model UN meeting on Friday have been added to the Schoology Group for Model UN. Please check your school email for the invitation or you should see the group in Schoology (remember it is a GROUP, NOT A COURSE). An important announcement has been posted that you need to read. If you missed the interest meeting last Friday, please see Ms. Pastor in room 107 for more information today!

·       SCHOOL DAY PICTURE ORDERS ARE DUE OCTOBER 20th!!!

·       This week’s theme is “TEAM UP AGAINST ACA.” Dress up in jerseys this Friday as the Bulldogs take on the Patriots.

·       For Power School login information email LBlake@Shelbyed.org

·       PLEASE email school excuses to SCBOE-MNHS@Shelbyed.org

10th Grade PreACT testing is TOMMOROW!

·       All students who came to the Model UN meeting on Friday have been added to the Schoology Group for Model UN. Please check your school email for the invitation or you should see the group in Schoology (remember it is a GROUP NOT A COURSE). An important announcement has been posted that you need to read.

·       All school day picture orders are due October 20th.

·       If you missed the interest meeting on Friday for the Model United Nations Academic Team, please see Ms. Pastor in room 107 for more information today or tomorrow.

·       THE SPANISH CLUB WILL BE SELLING MINI BAGS OF TAKIS MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL OUTSIDE NEAR THE BUS LOADS AND IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL.

·       This week’s theme is “TEAM UP AGAINST ACA.” Dress up in jerseys this Friday as the Bulldogs take on the Patriots.

·       Help continue the tradition of a winning Scholars Bowl team at MHS!  If you are interested in joining the MHS Scholars Bowl team, see Mr. Martin in Room 113 to sign up.

·       Are you interested in joining the “Bulldog Bishops” MHS chess club?  Sign-up with Mr. Martin in Room 113.

·       For Power School login information email LBlake@Shelbyed.org

·       PLEASE email school excuses to SCBOE-MNHS@Shelbyed.org

·       Congratulations to the Lady Dawgs for their 2022 AREA CHAMPIONSHIP WIN!!!!!!

·         The testing date for 10th Grade PreACT is Oct 18th!  Please see the attached Pre-ACT Student Reminders and Calculator Policy regarding the Pre-ACT next week. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Walker.

·       THE SPANISH CLUB WILL BE SELLING MINI BAGS OF TAKIS MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY OF NEXT WEEK AFTER SCHOOL OUTSIDE NEAR THE BUS LOADS AND IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL.

·       Do you like to debate? Interested in worldwide issues and foreign countries? Then come see Ms. Pastor Room 107 during LEAD this Friday, October 14th. The Model United Nations Academic Team is looking for team members. We will be attending and competing in a conference at the University of Alabama in February (no more virtual conferences!)

·       School Day Picture Proofs were sent home with students yesterday. Orders may be placed through the Belmont website listed on the envelope or turned in to Mrs. Fricke by October 20th.

·       Help continue the tradition of a winning Scholars Bowl team at MHS!  If you are interested in joining the MHS Scholars Bowl team, see Mr. Martin in Room 113 to sign up.

·       We have a great opportunity to provide our young men with access to a mentoring program under the leadership of Dr. Maurice Valentine entitled Empowerment Mentoring. We are seeking young men to provide them with the tools to be successful academically, professionally, and personally.  If you are interested, there will be an interest meeting held in the PAC during Lead on Thursday. Email Mrs. Walker to sign up during your Lead time. There will be two sessions for students attending A lunch and B lunch. 

·       Are you interested in joining the “Bulldog Bishops” MHS chess club?  Sign-up with Mr. Martin in Room 113.

·       For Power School login information email LBlake@Shelbyed.org

·       PLEASE email school excuses to SCBOE-MNHS@Shelbyed.org

Parents,

As a part of our Digital Citizenship Week next week, October 17-21, the Shelby County Schools EdTech Team is hosting two virtual Google Meets. These opportunities will allow you to learn more about digital citizenship, what our school system does to promote digital citizenship, and resources to use at home.

Make plans to attend one of the days and times via the links below. Please join using a Gmail account through the Chrome web browser or download the Google Meet app to your mobile device.
Tuesday, October 18 at 6:00pm = https://meet.google.com/vtb-qzur-dkr

Wednesday, October 19 at 11:30 am = https://meet.google.com/ehe-hvjp-rxd

Sincerely,

The Shelby EdTech Team