MHS ACHIEVES SILVER STATUS ON THE AP HONOR ROLL:
MHS was excited to learn that the College Board has awarded our AP Program "silver" status for 2022-2023. This rating celebrates:
- 64% of the Class of 2023 experienced at least 1 AP course before graduating.
- 44% of the Class of 2023 earned an AP Exam score of 3 or above.
- 15% of the Class of 2023 took 5 or more APs across their high school years.
AP FEES:
If you are taking an AP Class, you must take the AP Exam. You can pay your AP fees in the Main Office. The AP exam fees are $98/exam. If you are eligible for free or reduced lunch the exam fees are $15/exam. Students can pay with either cash, check, or money order made out to Maynard High School. If this will be a financial hardship for you, please let your school counselor know. The fees are due by Nov. 1st.
Purple Pinky Day
Help Eradicate Polio Worldwide!
You can help make Polio the second deadly and disabling disease to be eradicated (Smallpox was the first) by joining in on Purple Pinky Day. Tuesday October 24th is World Polio Day, which is celebrated as Purple Pinky Day across the globe, thanks to Rotary International, the world's leading sponsor of polio vaccination. The fundraiser’s name, Purple Pinky, comes from the practice of marking the children’s pinkies purple when they receive the oral vaccine. Many children like to get back into line for seconds, and the purple helps the adults keep track of who has been inoculated.
The Maynard Public Schools has partnered with Middlesex Savings Bank, and our local Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley as we assist with the drive to end Polio once and for all. Last year the Maynard Public schools raised over $600 and we all learned a little more about Polio and vaccination. Donations would be greatly appreciated again this year. It costs $1 to inoculate 1 child. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation matches $2 for every $1 raised, so your money will go even farther. Your dollar, coupled with the matching funds, will help ensure 3 children are protected against Polio.
The Maynard Public Schools, the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley, and Middlesex Savings Bank make for a tremendous triple partnership to help end Polio worldwide. Join in with us by donating $1 on October 24, and get your purple pinky!!!
GENERAL INFORMATION
WAVM is our student-run radio and television station. Student radio shows are up and running for 2023-2024 -- tune in on 91.7 FM, or at wavm.org -- every school day from 2 PM - 9 PM.
Students in grades 6-12 who want to get involved are encouraged to stop by the station or come to a staff meeting, meet Mr. Valenti, Mrs. Newey, and the student CEO's, and sign up for a job! Even better, sign up to work at the 2023 Beacon Santa Telethon!
2023 TELETHON -- MANDATORY FAMILY MEETING
There will be a mandatory meeting for WAVM Telethon planning on October 25. Each student who wishes to work at the Beacon Santa Telethon must attend and must bring a parent or guardian to this meeting. The meeting will provide an overview of the schedule and student responsibilities. Don't forget to block out the weekend of December 9-10 in your calendar now -- that will be Telethon Weekend!
Friends of Maynard Soccer (FOMS) is a 403(b) non-profit organization supporting recreational and school-based soccer programs, coaches, and athletes in Maynard, including high school and middle school teams, Maynard Youth Soccer, and Maynard futsal. A grassroots fundraising campaign spearhead by FOMS led to the Fowler Fields upgrade. To raise awareness and to promote community, FOMS is selling Maynard Tigers supporter scarves, similar to those worn by fans of MLS, NWSL, and international professional soccer teams. Scarves are $25 and 100% of sales of these scarves goes back to the programs supported by FOMS. To get one for you or your favorite Maynard Tigers fan, contact Amie at amiehesbach@gmail.com.
The mission of the Maynard Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to work for the understanding of, respect for, and support of all children with special needs in the community.
Maynard SEPAC works in collaboration with MPS community members to:
· Promote a network of parents and forums to share information
· Advise the school district on special education programs, training needs, and policy
· Promote communication between PAC members; local, state and national organizations, councils and groups
· Promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion within the community
· Provide informational forums for parents, students, educators, and professionals
Joining is easy - any community member who attends a SEPAC meeting or event during the year is considered a voting member. There are many ways to contribute and we will work with you to identify something that works with your schedule and responsibilities.
Please reach out to our Public Outreach Coordinator Kim Baldasaro, sepacoutreach@maynard.k12.ma.us with any questions or for more information about joining.
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