


Matanzas High School Weekly Update
January 24, 2025
Spring Testing Dates
Mark your Calendars!
National Honor Society Accepting Applications
National Honor Society is currently accepting applications for membership. Students with the qualifying minimum GPA were sent invitations to apply, acceptance is based on the student application's demonstration of their leadership, character, service and academics. The application requires two recommendations. ALL components of the application including recommendations MUST be submitted by 2/3/25 at 3 PM. No late or incomplete applications will be considered.
Eligible students are sophomores and juniors with a weighted GPA of 3.75 or higher.
- Application Form (Google form, submitted electronically)
- Recommendation forms (2 - one of which must be a MHS Faculty member)
- Faculty will return the completed recommendation forms to Mrs. Winfree.
- All other recommendation forms must be submitted by the deadline of February 3, 2025 at 3pm.
📣 Athletics Information 📣
MHS Athletics Announcements
- Girls Basketball Senior Night: Join us tonight at 6 PM to celebrate our senior players. Let’s show our support!
- Boys Soccer District at Bartram Trail HS: The district competition begins on January 28th. Come out and cheer for our boys!
Celebrations from the Week
- Competitive Cheer: We are thrilled to announce that our Competitive Cheer team has made it to the state tournament! They will be competing on January 31st. Good luck to our talented girls representing Pirate Nation!
- Boys Basketball: Congratulations to our boys basketball team for their impressive win over FPC! Your hard work and dedication are truly commendable.
Matanzas Media Days with Spring Team Photos
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Media Days!
Tuesday, February 4th at 3:30 PM: MHS - Flag Football/Lacrosse/Tennis/Track and Field/Boys Weightlifting
Wednesday, February 5th at 3:30 PM: MHS - Baseball and Softball
Thursday, February 6th at 3:30 PM: Holland Park - Beach Volleyball
This is a great opportunity for our students to showcase their teams, and we encourage all families to participate and support our athletes.
Athletic Clearance Information
If you are interested in playing a sport here at Matanzas High School, make sure you have your Athletic Clearance updated and complete with the following information:
Sport you are interested in trying out for
Updated EL2 (sports physical)
NFHS Learn Courses (Concussion, Heat Illness, and Cardiac Arrest)
Copy of your insurance card
Sports Medicine Information Form
ImPact testing form
As always, athletes are required to carry a cumulative 2.0 GPA (per FHSAA Policies)
Spring Sports Coaching Contacts
Flag Football: Coach Phil Haire - hairep@flaglerschools.com
Boys Lacrosse: Coach Adam Frys - frysa@flaglerschools.com
Girls Lacrosse: Coach Brandie Alred - alredb@flaglerschools.com
Boys Tennis: Coach Jens Oliva - olivaj1@flaglerschools.com
Girls Tennis: Coach Laura Oliva - olival@flaglerschools.com
Track and Field: Coach Katie Hoover - hooverk@flaglerschools.com
Beach Volleyball: Contact AD Zach Rigney - rigneyz@flaglerschools.com
Boys Weightlifting: Coach Matthew Forrest - forrestm@flaglerschools.com
Winter Sport Coaching Contacts
Basketball (Boys): Eric Guerrero guerreroe@flaglerschools.com
Basketball (Girls): Ethan Buchanan buchanane@flaglerschools.com
Competitive Cheer: Emily Coale coalee@flaglerschools.com
Soccer (Boys): Beto Aguilar aguilarh@flaglerschools.com
Soccer (Girls): Scott Crooke crookes@flaglerschools.com
Weightlifting (Girls): Jeremy Ossler osslerj@flaglerschools.com
Wrestling (Boys and Girls): Dennis Kitko kitkod@flaglerschools.com
News from Previous Weeks.....
Yearbooks On Sale Now!
Virtual Tutoring Opportunities!
Did you know MHS offers online free tutoring hosted by MHS teachers? Students can join these online sessions for math tutoring and homework help on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. This opportunity is open to all students, the link is posted on Schoology.
After School Tutoring Information
Tutoring Information
Subject Areas:
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
ESOL
Classroom Assessment Retakes/Makeups
Homework Assistance (All Core Areas)
On Campus Tutoring:
Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30pm
Virtual Tutoring:
Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-7:30pm via Google Meets. (A link will be provided on Schoology).
Activity buses leave campus at 4:40pm from the bus loop (for zonal transportation students).
All students are required to have parent permission to attend (see below).
Subjects/Offerings will be adjusted based on student demand throughout the year. Any changes to the schedule and offerings will be communicated in advance.
Parent Permission Required - Link Below!
🔵 Guidance Corner 🔵
Want Daytona State College Information?
Did you know that MHS has a representative from Daytona State College on campus regularly to answer student questions about all things DSC? The representative will be in the upper spot (guidance) during both lunches on the following day and can answer questions about dual enrollment, coursework, admissions and more!
January 28th
February 12th
February 26th
March 5th
March 26th
April 9th
April 23rd
May 7th
College Admissions Test Info
The document below was created by guidance to help families keep track of testing dates and sign up information for the ACT, SAT and CLT.
Do you still need to pass the Algebra 1 or ELA exam? If you have not yet met the English Language Arts (ELA) and Math exam test score requirements for high school graduation, you can also take the ACT, CLT and/or SAT exams to work towards meeting the concordant score needed for graduation.
🎓 Senior Class Information 🎓
Cap and Gown Ordering Information
Cap and Gown Ordering Information
If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown, please visit the link below for more information and to order. Cap and gown delivery will be on April 4, 2025.
Note: students are NOT required to purchase a graduation package from the website, families may choose to order individual items such as cap & gown by scrolling down to "Shop All Graduation Products" on the Jostens website. Look for "Custom Cap/Gown/Tassel/Medallion Unit" which includes a cap, gown and tassel. The school medallions are provided by MHS to all students on the day of graduation.
Using a Former Graduate's Gown?
We know that some of our students use gowns previously worn by their older siblings - if you are planning to do this, please contact Ms. Alred, our Senior Sponsor (alredb@flaglerschools.com), so that she can verify that you have the most up to date regalia and if needed, work with our Jostens representative to bring your gown up to date.
Having Financial Difficulty?
We know that some of our families have financial hardship that prevent them from being able to afford the cap and gown. If your family needs financial assistance to be able to purchase a cap and gown, please reach out to your child's school counselor directly (contacts below) and she will be able to help.
Class of 2025 Graduation
We are pleased to announce that the graduation ceremony for the Matanzas High School Class of 2025 will take place on Wednesday, May 28th at 3:00PM at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center. Please mark your calendars!
Matanzas HS Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 03:00 PM
Ocean Center, North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL, USA
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars!!! 🗓️
AICE Drama Presents - "Our Place"
Friday, Jan 24, 2025, 07:00 PM
Upcoming Athletic Events
Boys Weightlifting vs. Deland
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025, 04:30 PM
Boys Basketball vs. Mandarin HS
JV 5:30 / Varsity 7:00PM
Thursday, Jan 30, 2025, 05:30 PM
Community Information
Virtual Teen Town Hall
MHS General Information
Matanzas High School
Website: mhspirates.com
Location: 3535 Pirate Nation Way, Palm Coast, FL, USA
Phone: 386 447 1575
Facebook: facebook.com/MHSPirateNation
X/Twitter: @PirateNationMHS
Instagram: @PirateNationMHS
School Leadership Team Contacts
Ms. Bozeman - Principal
Ms. Brock - AP (ESE)
Ms. Novak - Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning)
Mr. Scott - Assistant Principal (Guidance and Deans) scottj02@flaglerschools.com
Ms. Minn - Assistant Principal (MTSS, AICE, Testing, Facilities) minnk@flaglerschools.com
Coach Rigney - Athletic Director
School Counseling Department Contacts
A-G : Terri Anderson
H-Ka & AICE Diploma Cohort: Yasmin Cuevas
Ke-Ri: Tammy Stuve
Ro-Z & Access Point Students: Kay Feist
Interventions, ESE & Behavior Cohort Students: Heidi Fitzgerald
Fortify FL Information
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.
Tips can be submitted anonymously via the web or by downloading the FortifyFL app. FortifyFL is also a shortcut in Classlink on all student devices.