Knight's News
Events, information to keep you informed, and school highlights
Keeping You Informed:
This week is American Education Week. We invite all staff and students to participate in a spirit week to celebrate our love of learning and appreciation for influencial educators in our lives.
American Education Week 11/12-11/16
Spirit Wear for Staff and Students
STEM Internships for 2019-2020 School Year
NCI Werner H Kirsten and USAMRIID Applications are now Open
Students - Are you Interested in Science, Statistics, journalism or computer graphics? There are opportunities available for you at NIH / Ft. Detrick through two programs: 2019-2020 NCI Werner H Kirsten Student Intern Program: Applications are now being accepted. To apply, please go to : https://ncifrederick.cancer.gov/careers/student_programs/internships/sip/Default.aspx
USAMRIID Intern Program: Applications are paper and can be picked up in Room 502 or printed online at: https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/mhs-wbl/science-internships-nci-usamriid Contact Mrs. Gibson for more information at alisa.gibson@fcps.org - 240-236-7561 - Room 502
Website: https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/mhs-wbl/science-internships-nci-usamriid
Please note that due to a recent change in the NIH Policy regarding minors, 16 year olds will no longer be eligible for the WHK SIP or any NIH Summer Internship Program. Applicants for the WHK SIP must be 17 prior to the start of the program on June 24, 2019. The other change should not affect the majority of applicants but students must now reside within 40 miles of their internship location. Any student in Frederick County is automatically eligible. Certain schools on the outskirts of the county will also remain eligible. If there are any questions please feel free to get in touch to discuss.
Winter Sports Registration: Winter sports begin on Thursday, November 15.
All physicals must be dated April 1 or after and must be completed prior to Thursday, November 15. Click here for the physical form.
Online registration must be completed prior to Thursday, November 15.
We look forward to a great winter sports season in FCPS. Please review the directions at the link below before beginning the registration process: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/Frederick/Upload/0/6909.pdf
STEP UP! Student Songwriting Contest
A Program of Chords of Courage
Chords of Courage is changing the conversation from the demoralizing and cynical to the hopeful and inspirational - one song at a time. We have created the first songwriting contest of its kind in the world and will be conducting it for the second time during the 2018-2019 school year. The contest is currently open to Frederick County middle and high school age students and encourages them to use their creativity to write dynamic and powerful songs about people of particular courage. Deadline to enter is February 15, 2019. To see the flier and full details, go to: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/61/9869.pdf
MHS PTSA
Upcoming events sponsored by MHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) include:
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast In honor of National Parental Involvement Day, Nov 15th during American Teacher Education Week, PTSA is sponsoring a teacher appreciation breakfast 6:30-8:00am. Contact for questions is Susan Lagnese at slagnese@icloud.com.
Web link with suggestions and sign up for grab and go food and beverage choices: Sign Up Genius
Reflections Contest Calling all artists, photographers, writers, dancers, musicians, and film producers: MHS PTSA is participating in the National PTA Reflections Contest! We will be accepting entries in the categories of visual arts, literature, photography, dance choreography, music composition and film production. Student entries should reflect the theme "Heroes Around Me" and interpret that theme in an original work of art. All entries will be displayed at a showcase at MHS on December 11 from 6-9 PM. Winning entries may be advanced to the County and State level, and may be eligible for prizes at the National level. Entry forms and official contest rules are available on the PTA Facebook page, the front office, or the PTSA website MiddletownHSPTSA.com. Submissions are due to MHS Front office by November 27.
Baccalaureate Program
The Baccalaureate Program is in the spring, but planning is starting now. The committee chair is soliciting volunteers to help at any level for organizing the program, identifying talent, and setting up refreshments. For more details, see the MHS PTSA website at: MHS PTSA website - Baccalaureate. Contact Susan Lagnese at slagnese@icloud.com.
Support your MHS PTSA by becoming a member or contributing to the Write-A-Check fund. Both of these 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. Additionally, volunteers are always welcome to help at individual events.
Contact us through our website: MiddletownHSPTSA.com
Counseling Office Updates:
Click here for the complete list of scholarships, college representatives visiting MHS, college open houses, and other opportunities available to our students.
New this week:
College Visits have been updated - please sign up through Naviance!
New college specific and general scholarships added in Naviance.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) workshops.
FCC Moving Mountain Speaker Series
Reminders: Interpreter Services: If you require interpreting services for any school event, please contact the front office and provide at least one-week advance notice. MHS Teacher Tutoring Services:
CTC Shadowing: Students who are interested in shadowing at CTC for possible attendance in the 2019-20 school year should see Mrs. Bertulaitis in Counseling.
Programs: We have 21 programs for students to choose from (students may choose 1 or 2 to shadow):
Advanced Floral Design Advanced Web Design AgriBusiness/Entrepreneurship Ag Metals/Welding Academy of Health Professions (AoHP) Auto Body Collision Repair Automotive Technology Biomedical Sciences CAD Architecture CAD Engineering Carpentry Computer Tech Cosmetology (only current 10th graders may shadow) Criminal Justice/Homeland Security Culinary Digital Design Printing Methods (DDPM) Electricity HVAC/Plumbing Landscaping Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) TV Multimedia ASVAB Test: If you're serious about joining the military, then get serious about the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test, which is given at over 14,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) nationwide and is developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. For more information go to: https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab
Middletown High Students can take this test on April 9, 2019 at Frederick High School at 7:30 am. See Mrs. Bertulaitis in Counseling for more information.
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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