Knight's News
Events, information to keep you informed, and school highlights
PSAT
Cozy, Comfy Day
Decades Day
Camo Day
Neon Day
Class Color Battle
Seniors - Black Juniors - White
Sophomores - Orange Freshmen - Gray
*(Spirit Dress Reminders: no hats on during class, no full face paint, no masks, no revealing clothing (see student handbook for specifics)*
Things to keep in mind:
Visitors: To maintain security, all visitors must enter at the main entrance, sign in at the front office and wear a visitor badge while in the building. Parents needing to pick up students early from school for an appointment will need to do so from the front office.
FCPS's New Visitor Management System: The new system will allow schools to better track school visitors, contractors, and volunteers and provide a safer environment for all students as well as allow administrators to know who is in the building at all times.
Fridays are Spirit Days: We show our Knight Pride by wearing orange and black! Attendance: We encourage students to arrive on time and attend school each day. When a student returns to school, the written excuse note should be dropped off in the front office. Notes should be turned in within two days of an absence.
Safety Drills: This month MHS has already conducted an evacuation drill, a hazardous weather drill, and an extended evacuation drill. We commend our staff and students for their attention and patience during these drills. We will continue to conduct these routine drills and others throughout the year to ensure the safety of our Knight family!
Safe Driving: Students that drive to school are reminded of the following guidelines.
1. Students parking on MHS property must obtain a permit and the permit must be clearly displayed on the vehicle at all times while on campus.
2. Students with outstanding financial obligations and parking fines will not be issued a permit until the debt is paid.
3. Students will practice safe behavior, obey traffic laws and posted speed limits (15 MPH).
4. Students must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and school buses and courteously follow the directives of any teacher or other staff members who are supervising or coordinating activities in the parking areas or campus roadways.
5. Students may park ONLY in those areas designated as student parking areas and painted with yellow lines.
6. All passengers must be transported in a legally approved fashion with seat belts fastened. Students are prohibited from riding in the back of pick-up trucks.
7. Student drivers may not exit from/through the front parking lot until all buses have exited (around 2:25).
MHS still needs volunteers to help in the Copy Room. We need volunteers to make copies of instructional material for the teachers as well as manage the distribution of teacher-printed material. Your help in this area matters greatly to the teachers. Helping with this administrative task frees our teachers so they can spend more working with your students. If you can spare a morning or afternoon or just an hour or two, just one day a week, please email Sandy Mark, Sandra.Marks@fcps.org
Keeping You Informed:
Homecoming Dance: 2018 Homecoming Dance Information
Volleyball for Veterans: The Middletown High School Volleyball team is excited to announce that they have chosen to dedicate their October 23, 2018 volleyball match against the visiting Tuscarora High School as our 2nd Annual "Volleyball for Veterans" night. The team has chosen to use this event not only to recognize and thank all veterans for their service to our country but also to support Wreaths Across America. We are very excited about this very special night and have several events planned.
We would like to extend an invitation to you to not only attend this special event but to join us in supporting Wreaths across America. You can help us sponsor wreaths by making a $15 donation for each wreath you wish to sponsor. The volleyball team will also happily accept any donations for the goodie bags for veterans and for raffle prizes. All donations are tax deductible and we will provide a receipt for donations made through the volleyball team. To provide a donation or if you would like more information on this event, Please see attached documents or contact Coach Pryor at Jaime.Pryor@fcps.org or at 240-236-7539.
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/152785/Overview/?relatedId=150451
2018 Volleyball for Veterans Night Letter What is a Veteran's Wreath? Wreaths Across America Form
MHS Athletics Website: Visit the MHS Athletics MHS website for information regarding team rosters, game schedules, and additional athletic related information- https://middletownhsmd.rschoolteams.com/
FCPS Apprenticeship Program: Openings still available at Wagner Meats, Trinity Salon, Holly Hills, Delauter & Sons, Bryant Group, and Bopat. Juniors who may be interested in applying should see Mr. Zimmer or Mrs. Gibson for more information.
Maryland Page Program: Are you interested in seeing how Maryland’s government works first hand? Applications for Seniors interested in the Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program are available now. 5 representatives from Frederick County get a chance to work in Annapolis at the General Assembly two different weeks during the winter and spring of 2019. An application, resume, and a 1-page essay that responds to the following the prompt “What is the most pressing issue facing teenagers today?” will be due October 2nd to Mr. Crompton in room 214. To get an application or if you have any questions, see Mr. Crompton in room 214 or any Social Studies teacher.
FCPL Student Success Cards: All FCPS students can access a variety of library resources and materials offered by Frederick County Public Libraries at no cost.
With their FCPS student ID number, students can now:
How it Works
FCPS students can use a combination of their student ID number and a special prefix (119829) to access library resources.
At the library: Type 119829 followed by the eight-digit student ID number into a self-checkout machine or visit the circulation desk to check out materials.
Online: Type 119829 along with the eight-digit student ID number as the username. Then use “student” as the password. To change this password and to set a default library location in the future, log in and visit the “personal information” tab.
Keep Your Current FCPL Card
Students who already have a Frederick County Public Library card can keep their card. It will allow students to borrow up to 75 items and access additional materials, such as DVDs and video games.
Read more about this partnership here.
Counseling Office Updates:
PSAT - MHS has ordered a limited number of extra PSAT exams. If a student did not sign-up, but would still like to do so, he/she should bring in a $17 check to the Counseling Office made payable to MHS. Late sign-ups will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. The PSAT will be given during the school day on October 10th.
Financial Aid Night – Tuesday, October 3rd at 6:30 in the MHS cafeteria
Service/Volunteer Hours- Students who have completed volunteer or service work for a community organization should complete the Volunteer Service Form. This form can be found outside Room 502 or on the MHS website. Link: https://drive.google.com/a/fcps.org/file/d/0B9r3V3gyQC_oWl9UWEcyWGdXR1U/view?usp=sharing
These forms should be submitted to the Transition Education Office (Room 502). For every 75 hours of service completed, students will be recognized at the Annual Fall Awards Ceremony scheduled for October 25th at 6:00 PM. In order to be recognized this October, please submit all your hours by Monday, October 1st.
If you have any questions, please contact either Mr. Zimmer (james.zimmer@fcps.org) or Mrs. Gibson (alisa.gibson@fcps.org).
IB Programme- FCPS invites all 8th graders and 9th graders and their families to learn about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme on Wednesday, October 3 at 6:30 PM in the Urbana High Auditorium, 3471 Campus Dr., Ijamsville, MD. At this meeting, they will share information about the program, its courses, and the requirements for earning the IB Diploma as well as the application process. Based at UHS, the FCPS IB program is open to students countywide. Students and families can check out the website for the application and information at https://sites.google.com/a/fcps.org/uhs-ib/ The application will be available starting Monday, October 1. All applications are due to UHS by 2:30 PM on Friday, December 14.
Upcoming College Visits - The MHS Guidance Office will be hosting visits from college representatives in the upcoming months. If you are interested in attending one of these college visits, please sign up through Naviance.
Get all the latest news at https://education.fcps.org/mhs/sites/mhs/files/counseling/2017_CB01.pdf
Knights in the spotlight:
Prom FUNdraiser success! Seniors were able to purchase a parking space, decorate it and it is reserved for them for each school day throughout the year! Proceeds will reduce the 2019 prom ticket prices. We are so impressed with the creativity, teamwork, and kindness displayed in this activity. They did an AWESOME job!
Thank you to the parents and administration for your support.
#seniors_mhs19 #proudtobeaknight
Go Knights!
Mrs. Gibson & Mrs. Martin
Junior Class Advisors
Daily Details:
Arrival Time: Students may enter the building at 7:00 AM. Students must stay in the cafeteria until 7:15. Students may not be walking through the hallways unsupervised. Office hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday - Friday
School Fees: The way to pay for school field trips, sports fees, spirit wear and more, School Cash Online is:https://frederickcounty.schoolcashonline.com
"Ready, Respectful, Relentless"
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Middletown High School 200 Schoolhouse Drive Middletown, MD 21769 240-236-7400 phone 240-236-7450 fax