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Dates and times are subject to change
Congratulations MHS Student Athletes National Letter of Intent Signing/Recognition Ceremony
The following student athletes were recognized at MHS's National Letter of Intent Signing/Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, February 20. Congratulations!
Maddie Clemmer, Lacrosse, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Kayla Dalhouse, Track and Field, Shippensburg University Colby Doreen. Football, University of North Carolina Karly Liebendorfer, Lacrosse, Florida Tech University Tyler Michael, Soccer, Mary Washington University JD Nelson, Football, Frostburg University Melanie Pick, Basketball, Bridgewater College Reese Poffenbarger, Football, Old Dominion University Cole Porter, Football, Frostburg University Maggie Reed, Lacrosse, Florida Tech University Daniel Robison, Soccer, Shippensburg University Skyler Slimmer, Field Hockey, Frostburg University Kaila Tom, Field Hockey, Hood College Jake Wornom, Swimming, Marymount University
CMC Championship: Girls Varsity Basketball at Hood College MHS vs. Frederick High School MHS Girls Basketball team will play Frederick High School for the CMC Championship on Tuesday, February 25, 7 PM at Hood College. ALL TICKETS ARE $6.00 (both adult and student). MPSSAA passes will be accepted. FCPS and WCPS employees, and senior citizens are free. Tickets will be available at Hood College the night of the game. Tickets will be sold at both entrances to the gym beginning at 4 PM. Parking is limited. Please arrive early.
School Day SAT For Juniors Wednesday, March 25 Wednesday, March 25 is School Day SAT for all current 11th graders. Juniors will take the SAT (without essay) free of charge during the regular school day. The exam will serve as the students’ College and Career Assessment. Eligible students are automatically registered for the exam, so there is no sign up process. As the test day approaches, students will be informed about test day procedures, assigned testing room location, and materials to bring. Additional information about the SAT and an SAT practice can be found on the College Board website: https://collegeboard.org.
Questions? Contact Assistant Principal, Brooke Hontz at brooke.hontz@fcps.org.
Attendance Reminder: Vacation/College Visit Forms Requests for vacation/college visits require prior approval. To request approval, students and their parents/guardians complete the Blue Request Form which is available in the front office and here: Vacation Approval Request Form
Students and parents complete the "boxed" area first. Then, students are required to circulate the form to their teachers for signature. Lastly, students submit the form to the Attendance Secretary for administrative approval. Turn-around time is 3 days once the form is submitted to the Attendance Secretary.
Family vacations may be excused no more than twice during the school year for a combined maximum of 5 days. Visits by students to prospective colleges will be excused up to 4 days per year. College visits must be arranged in advance and verification from the college is required for a lawful absence.
World Down Syndrome Day Wear Fun Socks Friday, March 20 World Down Syndrome Day, Saturday, March 21, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. School communities are invited to to wear fun socks on Friday, March 20 to show support for World Down Syndrome Day and to share observances on social media using the hashtags @WDSDatFCPS and #LotsOfSocks
28th Annual Middletown Empty Bowls Banquet Thursday, April 16, 6:00 PM Tickets are now available for the 28th Annual Empty Bowls Banquet in the MHS Cafeteria. This event raises money to help fight hunger in the Middletown community. Food provided by Fratelli's. Evening will include silent auction and live entertainment. For tickets, email Mr. Zimmer at james.zimmer@fcps.org or call 240-236-7530
MHS Empty Bowls Banquet 2020 Information
Exam Registration Open Through Friday, February 28 Registration for AP Exams is open though Friday, February 28, for students enrolled in a Spring AP Course. Fall and Yearlong AP class registration window has closed. Students will only be able to register for exams for courses in which they are enrolled during the 2019-2020 school year. Students wishing to register for additional AP exams will need to see Ms. Naff in the front office. Email Assistant Principal, Dr. Rumpf, with any questions or concerns regarding AP exams at danny.rumpf@fcps.org. Learn about the new resources and processes coming to AP® in the 2019-20 school year at https://parents.collegeboard.org EXAM FEE INFORMATION: - Cost of each exam is $94 - There is a $40 fee for late registration - Exams should be paid through: SchoolCashOnline A reduced exam fee is available for students who meet certain financial criteria. Students meeting eligibility requirements should complete the waiver form and return to Dr. Rumpf in the front office by Friday, February 28. Test Fee Waiver Application
Paint Night Fundraiser Friday, February 28 Looking for an evening out with friends and families? Feeling creative? The Middletown High School Swim Team will be hosting a Paint Night event on Friday, February 28 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Christ Reformed United Church of Christ in Middletown. There are a lot of designs available to etch glass bottles or paint wooden pallets.
Paint Night Sign-Up
MHS Winter Sports Championship Schedule Wrestling: FCPS Tournament Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22 Regional Tournament at Garrett College Saturday, February 29 State Tournament Thursday, March 5 - Saturday, March 7 Swimming & Diving: Swimming State Tournament at Eppley Aquatic Center (U of M) Saturday, Feb 22 Basketball Boys at Hood College on Tuesday, Feb 25 at 5 PM Girls at Hood College on Tuesday, Feb 25 at 7 PM
MHS Music Department News: MHS TRIVIA NIGHT - Saturday, February 22 at 6:00 PM in the MHS Cafeteria Prizes for the top three teams and best decorated table Teams need to register by Wednesday, February 19 Please, visit www.mhsknightsmusic.net for more info and to register $7 per person or $45 a table for up to 8 players Each table gets a bag of chips and a water/soda for each player Snacks will be available for purchase
MHS PTSA 2019-2020 Calendar MHS PTSA Calendar
PTSA Meeting, Monday, March 16 Please join us for our next PTSA meeting on Monday, March 16 at 6:30 PM in the Heritage Room. The agenda includes BOD nominations.
Become A Member! Please remember to support your MHS PTSA by becoming a member or contributing to the Write-A-Check fund. Becoming a member doesn't commit you to volunteer, but it gives you a vote and a voice in advocating for improvements for our school and Frederick County teachers! Both the membership and the Write-a-Check fundraiser provide the financial wherewithal for the PTSA to organize and implement a wide range of activities in support of the MHS experience for the students. In addition, volunteers are always welcome to help at individual events. As a friendly reminder, Seniors who wish to apply for the $500 PTSA scholarship in the Spring must be members as well.
2019-2020 PTSA Membership
PTSA Resources See the MHS PTSA Website ptsamiddletownhs@gmail.com 2018-2019 Officers: President: Dawn Henson Vice President: Kim Liebendorfer Secretary: Joe Nylen Treasurer: Tien Nguyen
Round Table Media covers the news, events and people of the Middletown High School community through the use of print, online, social media and broadcast media. Student reporters and editors generate their own story ideas and do their own reporting, hoping to both inform and entertain their readers and viewers while adhering to journalistic principles. Round Table Media strives for accuracy and reliability as a credible news source and a fair representation of the MHS student body and the surrounding communities.
Read articles and view videos at http://www.mhsroundtable.com/ Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mhsrtnews/ See our Twitter posts at https://twitter.com/MHSRTNews
Sign Up For "Remind" Please make sure that you are signed up to receive senior class information through the Remind messaging system. If you are not already signed up, please use the following codes: For current seniors, please text @mh2020c to 81010 For parents of seniors, please text @rents202 to 81010
Cap, Gown, & Tassels Orders All seniors interested in participating in the graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 2, at 2 PM, Knott Arena at Mount St. Mary's University, must have a cap, gown and tassel. If you missed the deadline, please place your order immediately at www.balfour.com. Orders will be shipped in bulk to the school around mid-April.
Mandatory Senior Class Meeting, Wednesday, March 11 Mandatory senior class meeting with be Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 9-11am in the auditorium. If you are off-campus, please make arrangements with work or FCC professors to attend this meeting. We will be distributing important graduation information as well as take our "20" class picture and begin our spring fundraiser. AM CTC students buses will be held until end of the meeting.
FCC Night For Seniors - Registration Required Seniors are invited to attend the Informational Night for High School Seniors at Frederick Community College on Thursday, February 20 from 6 PM - 8 PM. For information and to RSVP, see: FCC Night For Seniors: Info & Registration
Important Senior Dates Please see this link for upcoming Senior events:
Senior Calendar
Senior Class Advisers Lisa Boyll lisa.boyll@fcps.org 240-236-7562 Cindy Anderson Cynthia.anderson@fcps.org 240-236-7504
Media Specialist: Lindsey.Weaver@fcps.org 240-236-7493
Visit the MHS Media Center Page and Database
School Nurse: Melanie Curtis, RN Health Room Technician: Pam Brawner 240-236-7416 Visit the MHS Health Room Page