I hope that all of our students and families of Pirate Nation are well after Hurricane Milton. If your family has any needs, please do not hesitate to reach out to the administration or guidance department at Matanzas High School.

The Flagler Schools Plant Services department has thoroughly checked our campus and it is undamaged by the storm. Flagler Schools will be communicating at at later date any plans for make up days for Hurricane Milton.

Remember that October 14th, which was previously scheduled to be a teacher work day, will now be a regular student school day due to the school missed due to Hurricane Helene. We look forward to seeing all of our Pirates back at the school Monday.

Friday, October 18th - End of Quarter 1

Friday, October 25th - Quarter 1 Report Cards Available on Skyward

9th Grade - Study Hall - this is the last week of Quarter 1 this will be a great time for students to complete any missing work!!!

10th Grade - All 10th grade students will take the PSAT

11th Grade - All 11th grade students will take the PSAT/NMSQT

12th Grade - Any student who has not yet met their graduation testing requirement for ELA and Math will take the SAT (Non-College Reportable version). 12th graders who are not testing will have a Study Hall in the gym.

*There is NO make up scheduled for the PSAT or SAT, if students are absent they will miss this opportunity to test.*

• The PSAT can be used to earn a 'concordant' score to meet the math test score graduation requirement.
• All students who take the PSAT will receive feedback on their college and career readiness and be connected to resources to prepare for college and careers.
• 11th grade students can qualify for National Merit Scholarships based on their scores for this PSAT administration.

Any 12th grade student who has not yet met their graduation requirement for either ELA or Math will take the SAT (Non-College Reportable version) on October 9th. There is no make up day for this test, so it is imperative that any 12th grader who still needs to earn a score for graduation is in attendance on this day.

All students are invited to visit the Pirate Theater during their lunch on Wednesday, October 16th when we will host a Career Readiness Event, thanks to the Flagler Education Foundation and several local business partners. Several local educational organizations, businesses and career resources will be on site to speak with students about career opportunities!

This month, many of our groups on campus are sponsoring activities to promote our anti-bullying message: "Be an Upstander, not a Bystander" in recognition of October as National Bullying Prevention Month. We are appreciative of National Honor Society, Matanzas Future Teachers, and SGA who are sponsoring activities throughout the month to spread kindness.

Believe it or not, winter sports is fast approaching! If you are interested in playing a sport here at Matanzas High School this winter, 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)

Boys basketball will hold tryouts on October 28 right after school in the gym. There will be a player information meeting on October 15 in the gym at 3:00 after school. If you plan on attending this meeting, please make sure you have a ride scheduled to pick you up at the conclusion of the meeting. There will be a parent meeting for all athletes who make the team on November 7 at 6:00 in the gym. For more information, contact Head Coach, Eric Guerrero at guerreroe@flaglerschools.com

Girls Basketball Tryouts will take place on Tuesday October 29th right after school in the gym and there will be a player informational meeting on October 11, after school in room 5-113. Contact the Athletic Director, Jordan Butler for more information at butlerjordan@flaglerschools.com

Competitive Cheer has already started. For anyone who missed tryouts this past week, contact Head Coach, Emilly Coale at coalee@flaglerschools.com.

Boys soccer will hold a player information meeting on Wednesday, August 21 after school in the pavilion. Tryouts will take place October 14-16 at the Indian Trails Sports Complex from 3:30 - 5:30 on fields 3 through 5. For all players who make the team, there will be a parent meeting on Friday, October 19 at 6:00 at the Indian Trails Sports Complex Pavilion. For more information, please contact the head coach, Heriberto Aguilar at aguilarh@flaglerschools.com

Girl's soccer will begin on October 15 and 16 with tryouts at the Indian Trails Sports Complex. For those athletes who make the roster, there will be a parent meeting on Wednesday October 22nd at 5:30. For more information, please contact the head coach, Scott Crooke at crookes@flaglerschools.com

Girl’s weightlifting will begin practicing on October 7. There are no tryouts and all lifters are welcome to be a part of the team as long as they maintain GPA eligibility, maintain good discipline standing with the school, and continue to attend practices. For more information on joining the Girl’s Weightlifting team, contact Head Coach, Jeremy Ossler at osslerj@flaglerschools.com

Girl’s Wrestling will begin practicing on November 4, and Boy’s Wrestling will begin on November 11. There are no tryouts. As long as your wrestler maintains GPA eligibility, maintains good discipline standing with the school, and continues to attend practices, they will be on the team. Anyone interested in wrestling this winter can attend an informational meeting on October 8th at 6 pm in the cafeteria or contact Coach Kitko directly at kitkod@flaglerschools.com

For more information about Pirate Athletics and to stay updated on upcoming events, scores, and schedules, visit our website at presto.mhspirates.com. Additionally, follow us on Facebook and Twitter/X @MHSpiratesAD for live updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content.

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

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.

Planning on entering the workforce after high school?

Visit Florida Shines Career Exploration to assess your interests, explore career pathways, and prepare for the workforce and your dream job! What do you want to do for a living? My Next Move is another great tool to explore careers by keyword, industry or interest.

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The School Counseling Team is currently conducting grade level informational meetings. These presentations share grade-level specific information for college and career exploration and preparation. Students in each grade level will receive an informational packet after the meeting. The presentations will be shared on our Guidance webpage if parents would like to review the information as well.

Rhodes Graduation Services is now taking orders for Cap & Gown and other senior items including graduation announcements and Class of 2025 Swag! Cap and gown delivery will be April 4, 2025.

Note: students are not required to purchase a graduation package, families may choose to order individual items, including 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.

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!

The on campus senior photo session which was scheduled for 10/9 is in the process of being re-scheduled, we will communicate a new date ASAP.

The Cady website is open for appointments for both on-campus photo shoots or sessions at a Cady studio location (Orlando or Jacksonville). Select your appointment time on the Cady website (link below).

All middle and high school students are encouraged to sign up for the Flagler Virtual Teen Town Hall coming up on October 24th at 7PM on the topic of Financial Planning. If you want to participate, contact our MHS Student School Board Representative Jeh-Hanni Strong at jehhannistr2551@flaglercps.org

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

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 Butler - Athletic Director

butlerjordan@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