MHS News
Events, information to keep you informed, and school highlights
Emergency Drills at MHS: Before the end of September we will practice our fire drill and full evacuation. We will have monthly drills to ensure all staff and students know what to do in the event of an emergency. Please join the MHS PTSA: The PTSA is an active supporter of our school. We appreciate their support of seniors through their senior scholarship program and the support they provide for the MHS staff, the MHS technology initiative, and various school beautification projects. The PTSA meets one Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Heritage Room. Check out the PTSA website for specific meeting dates and other information: http://www.middletownhsptsa.com/ Middletown High School Dress Code Appropriate student attire is very important in helping to maintain a school climate which fosters academic excellence. Not all clothing is suitable for school. School attire should be comfortable and not be disruptive or distracting to the learning environment. Some Specifics:
In the event that a student is not following the dress code, the administrator/staff member should address the student in private to come up with a solution using the following guidelines:
Please refer to the student handbook for additional details:
https://education.fcps.org/mhs/sites/mhs/files/2016%202017%20STUDENT%20HANDBOOK.pdf
PSAT will be given at MHS on Wednesday, October 11. We have 30 spots available and we will be filled on a first come first served basis. If you are interested in the PSAT, please bring a check in the amount of $16.50 to Denise Staub in the main office. Tutoring is available after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for Math, Science, and English. Click on the link for the full schedule and locations: http://education.fcps.org/mhs/tutoring
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
For students who have participated in community service activities over the past year.Complete the online application at www.spirit.prudential.com by November 7. Then, MHS principal will nominate the school's Local Honoree.
School Nurse If your child requires a medication or medical treatment during the school day, his/her health care provider must complete the appropriate forms. These forms may be obtained from the health room and at www.fcps.org Please contact the health room at 240-236-7416 if you have any questions or concerns about the health care of your child.
Mu Alpha Theta is the national math honor society. Interested students must apply for membership.To be considered students must fill out the application and return it to Mrs. Anderson in room 516 no later than September 29, 2017.
Check out the latest Counseling Bulletin https://education.fcps.org/mhs/sites/mhs/files/counseling/2017_CNL02.pdf for a complete list of scholarships, college open houses, college representatives visiting MHS, and other opportunities available to our students.
New this week:
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship
Frederick County Law Enforcement
National Portfolio Day
Destination Imagination (DI)
Reminders:
PSAT registration has been extended to the first 30 students
Financial Aid Meeting @ MHS – Oct 3
Frederick Community College – College Night – Oct 4
"Ready, Respectful, Relentless"
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Middletown High School 200 Schoolhouse Drive Middletown, MD 21769 240-236-7400 phone 240-236-7450 fax