

Matanzas High School Weekly Update
February 23, 2024
Upcoming State Testing Retakes (Seniors Only)
The following state testing re-takes are occurring next week. The FSA Reading and Writing Retake is for the current senior class only, for any students who have not yet met their testing requirements for graduation. Check Schoology for your testing location!
FSA Reading/Writing Retake: February 27-29 (Three sessions over three days)
B.R.A.V.E. Summit Field Trip Sign Up
Any student interested in attending the PBIS field trip to the BRAVE (Be Resilient and Voice Emotions) Summit, please sign up using the Google Form below before March 4th, 2024. See the link below for more information about this community event. This is a community event for high school age students focused on encouraging youth to learn how to foster mental wellness.
MHS Resiliency Week 2024: March 4-13
March 4th - 8th, 11th and 13th will be Resiliency Week at MHS, when students will be receiving state-required instruction in resiliency, child trafficking prevention and substance abuse education.
For more information you can visit the district Resiliency Education webpage at the link below. MHS will operate a modified bell schedule (below) on March 4-8, March 11th and March 13th to allow for instructional time for this required instruction (March 12th is the school-day SAT and MHS will operate a normal bell schedule).
Matanzas High School Tutoring Schedule
Updated - Now Featuring SAT/ACT Prep!
All students are required to be in their tutoring location by 2:40PM and busses depart at 4:30PM. Students are not permitted to remain on campus if they are not attending a scheduled MHS activity supervised by a staff member.
Yearbook Ordering Information
🎓 Senior Class Information 🎓
Senior Cap and Gown Photos
Parents! Look out for an email from Cady Studios with a promotional coupon - they will be running a special $20 off cap and gown packages deal from February 27th through March 6th!!!
Daytona State College Graduation Information
Any 12th grader who will be completing their AA this spring must apply for graduation from DSC, whether or not you wish to participate in the DSC commencement ceremony.
Students apply for graduation through your MyDaytonaState portal. Please see below for important dates:
First day to apply for graduation: January 16, 2024
Commencement book deadline: March 18, 2024
Summer Completers - Last day to apply: July 31, 2024
Commencement Ceremony: May 14, 2024
**You must apply for graduation even if you do NOT wish to walk in the commencement ceremony
**You may walk in the ceremony no matter what your grad status is
For more information, FAQs, and details visit - https://www.daytonastate.edu/graduation/index.html#:~:text=On%20Tuesday%2C%20May%2014%2C%202024,%2C%20Daytona%20Beach%2C%20FL%2032118.
Florida Bright Futures Application Information
If you have qualified for or will qualify for the Florida Financial Aid Application Scholarships (Bright Futures Awards) you MUST complete your Florida Financial Aid Application BEFORE YOU GRADUATE to receive any potential award money! Please request the quick guide tutorial from your school counselor if needed (the guide was also supplied to you in the College & Career prep packet). If you qualify for a scholarship and plan to attend college in Fall 2024, you will NOT receive the award money if this application is not completed BEFORE you graduate.
Link to the Bright Futures website and application - https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home
Cap & Gown Ordering Information
Seniors and their families can now order their cap and gown and any related graduation items, like announcements and Class of 2024 items like hoodies, t-shirts, etc. Cap and Gowns and Graduation Announcements will be delivered in the spring.
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars!!! 🗓️
Mamma Mia Musical
Friday, Feb 23, 2024, 07:00 PM
Mamma Mia Musical
Saturday, Feb 24, 2024, 07:00 PM
FSA Reading Retake Session 1 (12th Retakers Only)
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024, 08:15 AM
FSA Reading Retake Session 2 (12th Retakers Only)
Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024, 08:15 AM
FSA Writing Retake (12th Retakers Only)
Thursday, Feb 29, 2024, 08:15 AM
Mamma Mia Musical
Friday, Mar 1, 2024, 07:00 PM
Mamma Mia Musical
Saturday, Mar 2, 2024, 02:00 PM
Mamma Mia Musical
Saturday, Mar 2, 2024, 07:00 PM
School Day SAT Test (11th/12th)
All 11th grade students will participate in a free SAT test during the school day today. Any 12th grade student who has not yet met his or her ELA or Math assessment requirement for graduation will take the SAT NCR (Non-College Reportable) on this day.
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, 08:00 AM
🏋️♀️🏀 Upcoming Home Athletic Events ⚽🤼♂️
Baseball vs. Palatka
JV 4PM, Varsity 7PM
Friday, Feb 23, 2024, 04:00 PM
Tennis vs. Father Lopez
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024, 03:45 PM
Softball vs. New Smyrna Beach HS
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024, 06:00 PM
JV Baseball vs. Pedro Menendez HS
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024, 06:00 PM
Girls Lacrosse vs. Beachside HS
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024, 05:30 PM
Boys Lacrosse vs. Beachside HS
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024, 07:00 PM
Boys Tennis vs. Beachside
Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024, 03:45 PM
Baseball vs. Atlantic
Thursday, Feb 29, 2024, 07:00 PM
Community Information
Read Across Flagler Literacy Night
Virtual Teen Town Hall
Flagler Summer Camp & Activities Showcase
Walk the Plank Family 5K
MHS Contact Information
Matanzas High School
Website: mhspirates.com
Location: 3535 Pirate Nation Way, Palm Coast, FL, USA
Phone: 386 447 1575
Facebook: facebook.com/MHSPirateNation
Twitter: @PirateNationMHS
Instagram: @PirateNationMHS
School Leadership Team Contacts
Ms. Bozeman - Principal (School Leadership, ELA Department)
Ms. Brock - AP (ESE Department)
Ms. Novak - Assistant Principal (Guidance, Science & PE Department)
Mr. Scott - Assistant Principal (MTSS, Testing, Math & Social Studies Department) scottj02@flaglerschools.com
Mr. Terry - Assistant Principal (Discipline, Facilities, Art, JROTC & CTE Department) - terryf@flaglerschools.com
Coach Butler - Athletic Director
School Counseling Department Contacts
A-G : Terri Anderson
H-Ka & AICE Diploma Cohort: Yasmin Cuevas
Ke-Ro: Tammy Stuve
Ru-Z & Access Point Students: Kay Feist
Interventions, ESE & Behavior Cohort Students: Heidi Fitzgerald