Per a recent revision to School Board Policy 406.1, all high school students must have an ECG prior to participation in JROTC, marching band and color guard (eurythmics). Flagler Schools has partnered with Who We Play For to offer free screenings to our students on campus during the school day on Monday, April 14th. If your child is participating in one of these activities for next school year, and you would like to sign them up for this free screening, please click the link below to register and provide consent. More information about ECGs including the required form and the submission process can be found on the MHS website.

Matanzas Theater Company at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast, Florida, proudly presents the hit Broadway musical Little Shop of Horrors in the Pirate Theater on April 3-5 at 7pm, with a special matinee at 2pm on April 5.

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theater goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD! Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

The Matanzas High School production is directed by James Brendlinger, with musical direction by Jens Oliva, and choreography by MHS senior Leah Lehnertz. Unique poster designs have been created by Orlando-based graphic designer Bryan Jager, and the Audrey II puppets at the center of the story were created by Danny Belden of Twistid Arts Initiative in Inverness, Florida, specifically for this production.

Tickets are on sale now at TeachTix.com/PirateTheater. General admission seats are $10, while special VIP seating is available for $25. For more information, contact James Brendlinger by texting 407-310-8908.

Prom 2025 will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach, FL on April 11, 2025 from 7PM to 11PM. Tickets are still on sale, but are LIMITED. Students may purchase tickets during both lunches in room 6-134.

Any student who wishes to attend prom must complete the clearance form to verify that they meet discipline and attendance expectations to attend, and that they have satisfied all financial debt to Flagler Schools.

Students will receive an email to confirm they are cleared to purchase a ticket.

Behavior and Attendance Criteria:

A student will be ineligible to attend prom if they have any of the following since 1/7/2025:

• Any level 3 or 4 referral that has resulted in out of school suspension or,
• More than 2 skipping referrals or,
• More than 3 tardy referrals or,
• More than 5 unexcused absences.

The clearance form must be completed by the MHS student logged in to the form using his or her Flagler Schools account, parent should assist students with completing the form as it includes parental permission.

The annual AICE Pinning Ceremony is scheduled for this Monday, April 7th at 6pm. Students should have completed the RSVP that Mrs Davis sent out via email.

AICE SAC will have elections for next year’s board members at the April 17th, General Assembly meeting. If you are interested in becoming an officer, please be sure to be in attendance. General Assembly meetings are held the third Thursday of each month in the Plank beginning at 7:30am.

Geography: Elizabeth Lee

Literature: Devon Hoffman

Thinking Skills: Yuhao Chen

Environmental Management: Faye Umebese

Lang AS: Aaralyn Weeks

Lang A: Kendall Kershner

Modern European History: Elizabeth Wirth, Nicholas Pandich and Kayla Dalton

Spanish: Javier Jaramillo

English General Paper: Sofia Picozzi

Computer Science: Yuhao Chen

Marine Science: Stephanie Machado and Milana Kulynych

Drama: Adianna DeOliviera

AICE/AP Study Sessions will return next week, we meet after school on Thursdays (3-4:30pm) in Room 1-205 with Mrs Davis. Virtual Study Sessions are also available both Tuesday and Thursday evenings with Ms Doyle (6-7:30pm): meet.google.com/ujg-qewz-jgm (join with Google Meet). Please be sure to have the Opt In form completed in order to participate in either format.

MHS Tutoring Opt In Form 24/25

• Flag Football: We are thrilled to announce that our Flag Football team secured two big wins this week! Way to represent The Ship, ladies!

• Boys Lacrosse: Congratulations to the Boys Lacrosse team for their victory on Senior Night! Keep moving forward; we are proud of your efforts!

This week, the Pirates celebrated three senior nights! A heartfelt thank you to our Baseball, Boys Lacrosse, and Flag Football ladies for all their hard work. We wish you the best in your future endeavors and know that your dedication has made a lasting impact on our community.

Our Softball team is making waves with an impressive record of 12-1 and currently ranks 8th in the state! They are participating in the Kissimmee Classic, competing against some of the best teams in the state. We wish our girls the best of luck as they continue to shine!

Sign ups are open now for FREE Pre-Participation Physicals and ECG Screenings on Wednesday, May 21st and Thursday, May 22nd at Flagler Palm Coast High School. Pre-participation sports physicals are for any Flagler County student in grades 6-12. Students involved in JROTC, marching band, or other school activities requiring a physical may also participate.

Registration is required, click the link below to register online. For more information, contact the MHS Athletic Trainer Michael Doersch.

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)

Baseball: Coach Jim Perry - perryj@flaglerschools.com
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

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.

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.

If you want your child to participate in After-School Tutoring at any point during this school year, you must complete the permission form below once. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Novak at novaks@flaglerschools.com

Summer dual enrollment is only available to returning dual enrollment students, new dual enrollment students may not begin in summer.

Summer 2025 Deadline to Submit Registration form to your School Counselor: April 30th

April 3 - May 15th: Registration for Fall 2025. To be eligible for enrollment, students must have applied, tested, planned classes with a DSC advisor, and must submit a completed registration form to his or her school counselor by May 15th. The application, testing and advising process is completed directly between the student and Daytona State - for more information or assistance, see below.

If you would like for your child to get started with dual enrollment, visit the Daytona State College Dual Enrollment website to: read through the complete dual enrollment handbook, apply for admissions, sign up for placement testing, orientation and advising sessions through Daytona State. All of these steps must be completed prior to reviewing your registration with your School Counselor.

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 breezeway outside of the front office during both lunches on the following days and can answer questions about dual enrollment, coursework, admissions and more!

April 9th

April 23rd

May 7th

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.

Today, all 12th grade students who picked up their cap & gowns were given 5 tickets for the graduation ceremony.

Additional FREE graduation tickets will be given out on May 27 during mandatory graduation practice. Students will receive 3 additional tickets at a time until everyone has enough.

Do not buy or sell tickets, but you may give any extras to other families who need them. We are very confident that we will have enough tickets for all families to have as many as they should need.

Applications are open now for our MHS Wall of Fame for the class of 2025. Students may apply for one award or multiple awards, but must submit separate applications for each award that they wish to be considered for. All applications are due by 3PM on Friday, April 18th.

This award recognizes a graduate who has distinguished themselves to the community through their character and service. This award recognizes a student who exemplifies our motto of “Make Good Choices, Hold Yourself Accountable, Strive for Excellence” in all areas of their life.

The Principal's Award recognizes a graduate who has distinguished themselves in the community through their leadership and impact. The Principal's Award recipient has brought positive renown to Matanzas High School and has made our school and/or community better through their leadership.

This award recognizes a graduate who has excelled in the Matanzas community through their academic achievements. This student has surpassed academic standards in their course of study and has shown dedication to scholarly endeavors and intellectual growth, both in and beyond the classroom.

The Pirate Award recognizes a graduate who has distinguished themselves to the community through their school spirit and work ethic. The Pirate Award recipient has fully engaged in student life at Matanzas High School and exemplifies Pirate Pride. The Pirate Award recipient has distinguished themselves as a hard worker who has shown perseverance in their pursuit of excellence.

Each year the administration selects several graduates to speak at the graduation ceremony. The purpose of this tradition is to add student voice to the graduation ceremony and to showcase a variety of student experiences from Matanzas High School.

Any graduating senior from the class of 2025 is eligible to submit a speech for consideration. The best speeches showcase the speaker’s unique personality and voice in sharing an inspirational message or story with your graduating peers.

Speeches must be submitted by 3:00PM on Friday, April 18th.

• Speeches must be under 500 words in length.

• Speeches will be reviewed by administration and students will be notified the week of April 28th if their speech was selected.

• Selected speakers must be available for practice sessions between May 5th and May 23rd and are required to attend speech practice at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach on May 21st at 8:30AM (transportation will be provided if needed)

If you have any questions about the graduation speech requirements, please contact Coach Alred at 386-447-1575 ext. 8153 or stop by her classroom (6-152) during school hours.

Website: mhspirates.com
Location: 3535 Pirate Nation Way, Palm Coast, FL, USA
Phone: 386-447-1575
Facebook: facebook.com/MHSPirateNation

Instagram: @PirateNationMHS

Twitter/X: @PirateNationMHS

Ms. Bozeman - Principal

bozemank@flaglerschools.com

Ms. Brock - AP (ESE)

brocks@flaglerschools.com

Ms. Novak - Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning)

novaks@flaglerschools.com

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

rigneyz@flaglerschools.com

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

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.

Did you know that the MHS Daily Announcements are posted on our Matanzas HS website? To view, click the "Daily Announcements" megaphone on http://www.mhspirates.com