
Spartan Scoop Aug 5
2024-25

What Every Spartan Needs to Know
As a reminder, school starts at 8:20 AM this year. That means students are in their seats in their assigned classrooms and ready to learn by 8:20 AM.
Attendance
Parents, PLEASE REPORT ALL ATTENDANCE IN INFINITE CAMPUS. You are able to enter your request directly into IC at any time of day, even for short notice or late requests. (Instructions). If you are concerned that the office staff is not receiving your IC absence request, please make sure you allow push notifications for the Infinite Campus app on your phone. Once the IC request is processed you will get a notification.
New to MHS
Please welcome our new MHS staff:
Ben Anderson - Science Teacher
Cassidy Haug - Business & Marketing Teacher
Miguel Peña - Special Education Assistant
Amanda Geisinger - Speech Language Pathology (shared staff)
Meredith Stensven - Speech Language Pathology (shared staff)
Holly Hebgen - Speech Language Pathology (shared staff)
Join Student Council
The McFarland High School Student Council will hold their first meeting on Tuesday, August 27th, from 6-8pm in Ms. Bazan's classroom, Room 210, on the second floor. ALL students are welcome, grades 9-12! This meeting is to choose Homecoming themes and start planning, so come make your voice heard!
Student Parking
If you are interested in parking in the front lot this year, here are a few important dates you need to be aware of. We are going to assign spots this year, so when you login to the sign-up genius, you will pick your parking stall. There will be a map for reference so you know where stalls are located. There will be 115 available and the cost of parking is $35/semester.
Instructions & Timeline
Initial information included in August 5th & 12th Spartan Scoop
Login information emailed to seniors on August 13th
Sign-up Genius open from 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 15th
Students are allowed to purchase 1 permit. They may not sign up for another student.
Parking permits are NON-TRANSFERABLE; they cannot be sold or given to someone else.
Seniors who miss the initial sign-up will have to enter into the lottery with the underclassmen.
Students will be notified of approval for parking on August 20th
Fees will be entered into IC and parking rules and regulations google form will be emailed to approved students on August 20th
Students must pay the fee and submit the google form prior to picking up the parking pass. NO EXCEPTIONS.
ALL passes must be picked up or arrangements for pick up made no later than August 29th at 3:30 PM. Passes will not be held past 3:30 PM on August 29th unless the fee has been paid AND the form has been completed.
Any passes not picked up or stalls not signed up for will go into a lottery for underclassmen.
Sign up by underclassmen for any remaining stalls will be done via a google form starting August 15th.
If there are any stalls left for the lottery, the random drawing will take place on Friday, September 6th, at the end of the day
Senior Release Information & Application
To be eligible for senior release you must meet the criteria listed here.
To apply for senior release, please complete this form for first semester of the 24-25 school year. You are only allowed to take two blocks of senior release per year. If your application is approved, you will hear from the admin staff.
Senior Yearbook Pictures
See below.
Athletic Start Dates
- August 6 - Football
- August 12 - Girls' Golf
- August 13 - Girls' Swim & Girls' Tennis
- August 19 - Cross Country, Volleyball, & Boys' Soccer
Athletes must be registered in IC, have their athletic fee paid, and have a current physical on file before they will be allowed to practice. Please contact Leah Poulos at poulosl@mcfsd.org with any questions.
Celebrations
One hundred two (102) MHS students and staff traveled to Greece & Italy with Ms. Bazan in July for the MHS International Trip! Students saw the Acropolis, Delphi, swam in the Mediterranean, the Coliseum, The Vatican and so much more! Watch for emails this fall on the opportunity to sign up for our next destination in 2026!
Upcoming Events
Marching Band Rehearsals
August 5th, 7:00-8:30pm
August 8th, 7:00-8:30pm
August 12th, 7:00-8:30pm
August 13th, 7:00-8:30pm
August 6
- Annual online registration opens. ALL students must registered each year through the online registration process. For more information and instructions, please click here.
- College Application Workshop from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in the SLC.
August 22
Orientation leader training from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.
August 26
Student schedules visible in Infinite Campus.
Marching Band Uniform Fitting
Monday, August 26th, 6:00-8:30pm
Tuesday, August 27th, 12:00pm-2:00pm
August 28
- Class of 2028 Freshman Orientation from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the PAC
- Class of 2028 Parent Meeting from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the PAC.
- MHS Open House from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
August 28 & 29
MHS retakes for pictures will be Wednesday, September 25th, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the SLC.
September 3
First day of school. We will be using an alternative schedule for the first day.
Attendance
Parents, PLEASE REPORT ALL ATTENDANCE IN INFINITE CAMPUS. You are able to enter your request directly into IC at any time of day, even for short notice or late requests. (Instructions). If you are concerned that the office staff is not receiving your IC absence request, please make sure you allow push notifications for the Infinite Campus app on your phone. Once the IC request is processed you will get a notification.
As a back-up, you can leave a message on the attendance line, 608-838-4657, or email mhsattendance@mcfsd.org.
Health Services
Schedules
Athletics
School Nutrition
Recognition Days
Women’s Equality Day - August 26
- Empowering women today ensures a brighter tomorrow. Happy Women's Equality Day! Let's continue to break barriers and build a world of equal opportunities for all.
New Flyers
McFarland Sparks 4H Bingo Night - August 22
District-Wide Photo Days - August 28 & 29
McFarland Girls Youth Basketball - Registration open through September 15
McFarland Youth Hockey Association Try Hockey for Free Event - October 10