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High School Happenings
*Special Summer Edition* July 13, 2023
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High School Happenings- Summer Edition- July 13, 2023
Important Information:
School Counselor Update
Dear Methacton Families,
In June, Mrs. Cindy Hartson retired after 22 years with the Methacton School District. She served our students as a high school counselor and as the Secondary Counseling Department Coordinator. Mr. William Peck has been selected to replace Mrs. Hartson as the department coordinator. We are also thrilled to welcome Ms. Lauren Wells as a school counselor with the high school team.
With these changes, we need to realign the counselor/student distribution. As of July 1, the new student distribution is as follows:
- Mr. William Peck – Students whose last name begins A to B
- Mrs. Roxane Henning – Students whose last name begins C to Fp
- Mrs. Lianne Langan – Students whose last name begins Fr to Ki
- Mr. David Ruminski – Students whose last name begins Kj to Nf
- Mr. Robert Howard – Students whose last name begins Ng to Sc
- Ms. Lauren Wells – Students whose last name begins Sd to Z
With regards to senior letters of recommendation, the counseling office will work closely with you and our students to help navigate through the college selection and application process. Each counselor utilizes “brag sheets” as well as surveys to assist in the letter writing. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your counselor. We are here to assist you and we appreciate all your support and understanding as we navigate these changes. The counselors look forward to an excellent year in working with the Methacton students and their families.
School Supplies
What do you NEED for your student for the start of the year?
Your student needs to figure out a system of organization. Please have the conversation with them about how they want to take notes in class. Do they want a notebook for each class or just one with different sections for each class? Do they want a binder with dividers? Do they want to use folders for each class? Whatever system works for you, works for us!
One thing that you should definitely discuss is their system of recording homework. Some want an assignment book, some want to utilize Google Keep. Again, whatever system works for you and your student works for us, but figuring that out in advance of the start of school will set everyone up for success.
Expectations for what each student should bring to school every day:
Pens, pencils, something to write on (paper/ notebook), something to hold papers (folder/ binder), assignment book, calculator, Chromebook and charger, and student ID (they will get a new ID once school begins).
For physical education- students need to change into a crew neck t-shirt (full length, not cropped), shorts or sweatpants, and sneakers that tie. Students need a bathing suit and towel when they have swimming.
Teachers may have specific needs for their classes (the majority do not). They will share that when school begins at the end of August and will provide ample time for you to get whatever is needed.
Schedules for 23-24
Student schedules will be available in Powerschool on August 10th. Classes cannot be changed for teacher preference. In the event a schedule is missing a major class, your student should email their school counselor to set up an appointment. An effort was made to have students in one of their elective or alternative choices whenever possible.
Food Service Menus for Next Year
Previously Shared Information:
Senior Portraits for the Class of 2024
Attention Seniors and Parents/Guardians of Seniors!
It’s time to start thinking about your senior portraits!
Lifetouch will be hosting two more sittings for senior portraits.
- July 31- August 3 (Cafeteria)- enter through the East Wing and ring the bell.
- Sept 18, Sept 19, Sept 21, and Sept 22 (LGI)- enter through the outside door to the LGI.
Sign ups are through Lifetouch (not MHS)-- Click on the website below, scroll down to "Step 1. Locate Your School" and enter State: Pennsylvania, and City: Norristown. Methacton High School will pop up. You will get an individual code for your child and will be able to schedule their appointment from there.
Summer Work
For students currently in grades 8, 9, 10 and 11
Transitioning to MHS
Destination High School
Destination High School is our summer program where students can come in to meet with one of our school counselors and our student ambassadors in a smaller setting to familiarize themselves with the building and to ask questions they might have thought about over the summer. We recognize that whether you are transitioning to us as new school or transitioning back into the building, it can be overwhelming. We hope that by helping you feel comfortable in a new environment we can help reduce anxiety and worry that you may be experiencing.
Destination High School will run on: Thursday 8/3/23 and Tuesday 8/8/23. Both days will be from 10:00 to 11:30 and we have a cap at 50 students each event.
Students must sign up for a time slot to participate. Sign ups open on June 15.
Details can be found by clicking on the link below:
*Please note, we apologize as we had an old link published previously. We have corrected that error and the site is up to date.*
Freshman Orientation - Date for your calendar
August 24, 2023
Freshman Orientation will run on the morning of August 24th. Freshman Orientation is not mandatory but is encouraged for all incoming 9th grade students and new upper-class students. Students must provide their own transportation. The agenda for the day will be released in early August.
Summer Office Hours
Need working papers? Need to pick up a book for your upcoming AP course?
The East Wing office (carline pickup side) is our hub for the summer. No one is in the main office during the summer months. We are available in the East office on Mondays-Thursdays from 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm. Given vacation schedules of the office staff, it is always safest to call to make an appointment before coming over: 610-489-5000 ext: 25058.
STUDENT PARKING PASSES
Attention Seniors-- Senior Parking Information Below
The Senior parking pass sticker distribution date was Tuesday, July 11th at 8:00 am to 11:00 am in the HS auditorium lobby. The second and final senior distribution date is August 9 from 8-10am in the auditorium lobby. Please bring all the necessary forms filled out with signatures along with your payment in either cash or check made out to Methacton High School.
If you have any questions please email Mrs. O’Neil at koneil@methacton.org or stop down to the East Wing Athletic/Activities Office.
Attention Juniors -- Junior Parking Information Below
The directions for registering for the Junior parking lottery (44 spots) will be sent out during the first week of August to all juniors via your school email. The lottery will open from 8/7-8/11 (only juniors with a valid driver's license are eligible to participate). Announcements of those who received a spot and those that are on the wait-list will occur the week of August 14. Junior parking tag pickup will be on Aug 23 from 10-11am in the east wing office.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer School 2023
Attached please find information regarding Summer School 2023. Information on ACCELERATION or REMEDIATION can be found in the document attached.
Sports Registration for 2023-2024 School Year
Important registration info for next school year:
All info can also be found online at https://methactonwarriors.org/ - Go to the "Athletic Training" tab, use the drop down menu and select "Athletic Registration"
Methacton School District utilizes Student Central for athletic registrations and form submissions. The online registration platform allows Methacton students and families grades 7-12 to complete all required athletic department forms in order to play a sport for the district. All forms must be submitted and approved prior to any sport participation of your intended season.
The full link to Student Central can be found here: https://studentcentral.bigteams.com/?keyword=%2Fuser%2Fsignin&schoolID=0
The PIAA physical form must be printed out and taken to your physician to be completed and signed no earlier than June 1 of the academic year in which you are participating. The PIAA requires their form be used, no other versions of a physical form will be accepted. Please click the link below for a copy of the PIAA sports packet (physical form is section 6). Any physical forms other than the PIAA form will not be approved for athletic participation.
PIAA Registration Packet - http://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/PIAA_CIPPE_FORMS_SECTION(S)_1_-_10(1).pdf
Deadline for completion of registration forms:
Fall Season - August 3, 2023
Winter Season - November 9, 2023
Spring Season - February 22, 2024
Pay to Participate Information:
All info can also be found online at https://methactonwarriors.org/ - Go to the "Pay to Participate" tab
Methacton Athletics requires a Participation fee be paid for ATHLETICS, FALL PLAY & SPRING MUSICAL, MARCHING OR JAZZ BAND, WINTER GUARD & PERCUSSION ONLY.
Pay to participate fees are a ONE TIME ONLY fee per participating student for the full academic year. Fees can be paid online and/or by cash or check.
- Checks should be made out to Methacton School District.
- For online payments, please use the following link: https://www.methacton.org/Page/659
When are fees due?
Fees should be paid NO EARLIER than July 1st of the academic year in which you are participating. Fees are due two weeks after the tryout period for each sport season.
Deadline for participation fees (two weeks after tryouts):
- Fall season: August 28, 2023
- Winter season: December, 1, 2023
- Spring season: March 18, 2024
Cheerleading
Interested in joining the cheer team?
Have questions? Please send a message to the contact us page on the Methacton Warriors website and we will get your message directly to the coach.
Link: https://methactonwarriors.org/main/contact/
Boys Cross Country
Boys cross country tryouts will take place Monday August 14th at 7:30 AM on the HS track.
You can direct any questions to Coach Savitz via email: ssavitz@methacton.org
Preseason workouts will be organized through the group "Remind". To sign up, text the message: @mhsbxc to the number 81010
Girls Cross Country
Interested in joining the girls cross country team?
Have questions? Please send a message to the contact us page on the Methacton Warriors website and we will get your message directly to the coach.
Link: https://methactonwarriors.org/main/contact/
Field Hockey
Interested in joining the field hockey team?
You can direct any questions to Coach Parrezzi via email: aparrezzi@methacton.org
Football
Heat Acclimation Week will begin Monday, August 7th. There will be a kickoff meeting in the HS LGI at 10:00am.
Preseason practice will continue the following week, Monday 8/14 - Friday 8/18
Have questions? Please send a message to the contact us page on the Methacton Warriors website and we will get your message directly to the coach.
Link: https://methactonwarriors.org/main/contact/
Boys Golf
The Boys Golf team will hold tryouts Monday 8/14, Tuesday 8/15 and Wednesday 8/16 at 12:00pm. Location is Skippack Golf Course.
Please check the Methacton Warriors website (https://methactonwarriors.org/) under Varsity Boys golf page for any updates or changes, especially the week of 8/7.
Have questions? Please send a message to the contact us page on the Methacton Warriors website and we will get your message to the coach.
Link: https://methactonwarriors.org/main/contact/
Girls Golf
The Girls Golf Team will hold tryouts tryouts Monday 8/14, Tuesday 8/15 and Wednesday 8/16 at 9:00am. Location is Skippack Golf Course.
Please check the Methacton Warriors website (https://methactonwarriors.org/) under Varsity Boys golf page for any updates or changes, especially the week of 8/7.
Have questions? Please send a message to the contact us page on the Methacton Warriors website and we will get your message to the coach.
Link: https://methactonwarriors.org/main/contact/
Boys Soccer
Interested in joining the boys soccer team?
Have questions? Please send a message to the contact us page on the Methacton Warriors website and we will get your message directly to the coach.
Link: https://methactonwarriors.org/main/contact/
Girls Soccer
Girls soccer tryouts will take place on the Auxiliary turf field at the HS. Dates and times are below:
Monday 8/14: 8:30am-3:00pm
Tuesday 8/15 - Friday 8/18: 9am-3pm
Have questions? Please send a message to the contact us page on the Methacton Warriors website and we will get your message directly to the coach.
Link: https://methactonwarriors.org/main/contact/
Girls Tennis
Interested in joining the girls tennis team?
Have questions? Please send a message to the contact us page on the Methacton Warriors website and we will get your message directly to the coach.
Link: https://methactonwarriors.org/main/contact/
Volleyball
Volleyball tryouts will take place in the main gym at the HS. Dates and times are below:
Monday 8/14 - Tryouts from 8:00-10:00 and 12:00-2:00
Tuesday 8/15 - Tryouts from 8:00-10:00. First official practice from 12:00-3:00
Wednesday 8/15 - Friday 8/17 - Practice 5:00-8:00pm for varsity, 5:00-7:00pm for JV
Have questions? Please send a message to the contact us page on the Methacton Warriors website and we will get your message directly to the coach.
From the School Counseling Office...
Please find important information from our School Counseling Office:
FALL 2023 SAT Registration Dates Have Been Released:
Go to your College Board account to register.
Test Dates:
- August 26- register by July 28
- October 7- register by September 7
- November 4- register by October 5
- December 2- register by November 2
Methacton High School Look Ahead
Upcoming Events (subject to change):
August 3- Fall sports registration paperwork is due
August 14- Fall sports begin
August 24- Freshman Orientation in the AM
August 29- First Day of School!