It was a privilege to welcome Mrs. Linnea Miller, an exceptional individual, as the designated Principal for a Day at MHSHS. Mrs. Miller holds the distinguished positions of Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Suwanee and has been a City Council member since 2014. The day unfolded with a series of engaging activities, comprising enlightening Q&A sessions, stimulating discussions, and practical hands-on experiences. Mrs. Miller expanded her engagement beyond the traditional classrooms, actively fostering connections within our school community. She strengthened relationships with parents, teachers, and support staff through various initiatives, including:

• Donating 26 turkeys along with dressing, stuffing, and desserts to our school community.
• Supplying all the snacks in the break rooms for our Thursday's Snack Attack.
• Donating pies for each custodian to show appreciation for all they do.

Winner! Winner! Turkey Dinner! The Second Annual MHSHS Turkey Trot was so much fun! Great job to all the racers, cheerleaders, and staff! Congrats to the winners!

We are excited to invite students to apply to PCOM Georgia’s Opportunities Academy 2024! Opportunities Academy is an enrichment program for local high school students that encourages them to pursue a career in the healthcare profession.

Opportunities Academy is hosted by PCOM Georgia students who are studying to become physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals. Selected high school students will enjoy an action-packed, one-week, interactive program at NO cost to them at PCOM Georgia's Suwanee campus.

Opportunities Academy will include hands-on activities, touring of the campus, and more. On-campus policies will be communicated to students selected for the academy at a later date. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The Opportunities Academy leadership team will review applications and send an invitation to students who are accepted into the Academy on Friday, February 23, 2024, by 11:59 PM.

Thank you, and please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

OPPORTUNITIES ACADEMY 2024 DATES/HOURS

Monday June, 24th - Friday June, 28th 2024

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

APPLICATION CRITERIA

For rising high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors from underrepresented communities who attend high school in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 2nd, 2024, at 11:59pm

APPLICANT SELECTION DATE: Friday, February 23rd, 2024 by 11:59 pm

LINK TO OPPORTUNITIES ACADEMY APPLICATION: OA Application Link

1-Minute Tip: Chew a piece of sugarless bubblegum and blow a few mindless bubbles. It sounds silly, but doing so lets your mind wander and can help avert your attention from stress to something else.

Do a quick yoga sequence. One of the best ways to relieve stress is movement. Yoga relieves tension in the mind and body and routines can vary to meet your time constraints.

30-Minute Tip: Drop off clothing and items to a local donation center. Do you have a bag full of things you've been meaning to give away? Take 30 minutes to give back this holiday season, which can also ease worry and sadness.

Saturday, November, 18

*While supplies last

New Mercies Christian Church and the Mercy Seed Resource Center has partnered to bless thousands of families with prepared food boxes, turkey dinners, and toiletry items during our annual Thanksgiving Giveaway.

*For more information about these and other events, please visit NewMerciesNOW.org

Pottery People: Cherokee

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. $30 residents, $45 non-residents. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Berkeley Lake, GA 30096. 678-277-0920.
• At this educational event, kids 10 and up can learn about Gwinnett County’s Native American history and the pottery of the Cherokee people. Afterwards, you can make your own coil-and-pinch pottery.

Michael C. Carlos Museum

• 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $6-$8, free for members, Emory University students, faculty and staff with Emory ID, children age 5 and under.
  

  The Art of the Americas collection at Emory University’s Carlos Museum features pieces excavated from the Etowah Indian Mounds as well as a collection of items from Native American groups from across the U.S.

Atlanta History Center

• 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. $9.80-$23.41 for nonmembers, free for members. 404-814-4000.
• View the Native Lands exhibit, which explores the Creek and Cherokee people and their connections to Georgia through their art, music and ceremonies.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the gateway to getting federal student loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study for school, but there can be so much confusion around it.

The FAFSA® used to be a super long application that took a lot of time and effort—that’s now a thing of the past. The FAFSA® for the 2024-2025 academic year is the new and improved version. Check out the link below to see all the changes!

Tips on how to avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes

Every year, families postpone filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Some skip it entirely because they think it’s a waste of time, the application is too long, or it's only a fast track to federal student loans. However, the FAFSA® package can also include college scholarships, work-study, and grants. Not filling it out—the most costly FAFSA® mistake—can result in losing money that could have helped you pay for college. Don’t be that student, and make sure you avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes by checking out the article link below!

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