High School Happenings
March 23rd, 2023
April 13, 2023
Important Information
Important Information for Parents of Seniors:
Senior Parents will be receiving letters from the counseling office asking for information about their child’s post-secondary plans. Whether it be work, military, gap year, or attending college, we need to know your child’s plans for state reporting data. All college decisions and scholarship offer letters/emails should be copied and shared with the counseling office. All scholarship offers, even to schools that the student will not be attending, should be included. All scholarship award names will printed in the graduation program (individual dollar amounts will not be shared). This information needs to be returned by the date noted. Scholarship awards received after the deadline will not be included in the program due to our deadline with the printer.
Senior Graduation Signs
Attention Senior Parents: GRADUATION SIGNS FROM POST PROM
Celebrate your Methacton Grad with a graduation lawn sign. All proceeds support the Methacton Post Prom. Pick up will be at the highschool in mid May, more details to follow as we get closer. Order and payment deadline is this Friday 4/14/2023.
Cost is $20 per sign.
Post Prom PayPal: mhspostpromdonations@gmail.com - please add a comment that the payment is for GRAD SIGN Mail Check to: Methacton Post Prom, P.O.Box 39, Eagleville PA, 19408-0039 Cash (contact steven.p246@verizon.net) or Check to Methacton Post Prom Venmo @MethactonPostProm (please note yard sign) Questions to Michelle Petko at steven.p246@verizon.net
Post Prom Request
A Message from the Methacton Education Foundation- Share the Love Campaign
Every day Methacton teachers and staff members go above and beyond for our children. The
month of May is National Teacher & Staff Appreciation Month. This is our chance to SHARE
THE LOVE! Your SHARE THE LOVE donation is a testimony to our love, thanks, and gratitude for Methacton teachers & staff.
Recognize your child's current and former teachers with a SHARE THE LOVE certificate and personal message. Certificates will be delivered on your behalf for the next month. Visit
our website for more information, and to place your order!
Thank you for sharing (and showing)the love!
Donations will support innovative educational opportunities for Methacton students through the Methacton Education Foundation! Donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
Student Spotlight
Congratulations to Ryan Phan
Ryan Phan's art work was recently selected for a Juror's Purchase Award at the PSEA show. We are so proud of his accomplishment and talent!
NMTCC Students of the Month- Isaura Mejia-Ahumada & Danilo Beltran Garcia
We are pleased to announce Isaura Mejia-Ahumada (Cosmetology/ 12th grade) and Danilo Beltran Garcia (Automotive Technology/ 10th grade) have been awarded Students of the Month for April
Summer School 2023
Attached please find information regarding Summer School 2023. Information on ACCELERATION or REMEDIATION can be found in the document attached.
Final Exam Schedule
Attached please find our final exam schedule for seniors; final exam schedule for underclass students; and a schedule for our NMTCC students.
Assessment Schedule
Assessment Schedule
AP exams and Keystone exams are scheduled for the month of May.
- AP exams run from May 1-15.
- Keystones exams are May 15 (Algebra), May 17 (Biology), and May 18 (Literature).
- ******We will operate on a 3-hour delay on 5/17 and 5/18 to administer the exams.****** Students taking the test will arrive at our normal start time via bussing or parent drop off; The busses will run again 3 hours later to pick everyone up.
- The makeup window for Keystones exams will be May 19- 25.
Art Show
Art Show: April 21 and April 22
Mark your calendars-- our ART SHOW: "Perspectives" is next month! You're invited to come to the high school to see the work of our amazing art students. The show will be open (in the library) Friday, April 21 from 6-9pm and Saturday, April 22 from 12-4pm.
Upcoming Dance Information
Prom 2023
The Prom is Friday, April 28 at the Sheraton in King of Prussia. It is for our 11th and 12th grade students. They may bring a guest.
Please be sure to read the Prom Website below before purchasing tickets (see button below). ALL information about the prom, guest forms, Q&As, and POST PROM can be found by accessing the tabs at the top of the site.
Please note, our 11th and 12th grade students do NOT need to attend the prom to sign up for the post prom. See the website below for full details.
Post Prom - Friday, April 28
Post Prom is a highly-anticipated, overnight event immediately following the MHS Prom. Year after year this event draws over 90% of prom-goers and an additional 75 Methacton Juniors and Seniors who didn’t even attend prom.
This amazing event is held in the high school, which is completely transformed by our decorating committee. The event includes inflatables, a casino, escape rooms, cash cab, silent disco, mini golf, race car simulator and volleyball and dodgeball tournaments! There’s entertainment such as a hypnotist, balloonists, caricaturist, and tattoo artists! There’s unlimited food and drink, and a coffee house with live music, and so much more! To top it all off there are spectacular prizes at the end of the night including iPads, laptops, cash and more!
This event is completely FREE! All Methacton Juniors and Seniors and their prom dates are welcome and encouraged to attend even if you do not attend the prom. Everyone (Prom guests included) must fill out a registration form. (You do not need to attend the prom to attend post prom!)
You MUST REGISTER to attend. Parents must register their student by Friday, April 21st.
All students registered by April 7th will be entered in a drawing for a Fast Pass. 15 passes will be given out.
Click here to register https://www.methacton.org/postprom
If you have any questions contact Tara Thomas at methactonppregister@gmail.com.
Information for Seniors:
Voice of the Class- Speaking at Graduation
Attention Seniors! "Voice of the Class of 2023" Submissions are Open!
Have you have ever dreamed about giving a speech at Graduation? This may be your opportunity!!
Several years ago, Methacton created a speaking opportunity during Graduation called “The Voice of the Class.” All students in the Class of 2023 are eligible to apply to be the Voice of the Class. If interested in applying for this honor, seniors must completely write their intended speech and submit it to Dr. Gravinese and Mrs. Deegan via email (jgravinese@methacton.org; ldeegan@methacton.org) by 3:00pm on Friday, April 14, 2023.
All submitted speeches will be anonymously reviewed by a committee of teachers, staff and select members of the Class of 2023. The Voice of the Class will be chosen from among those submissions.
Graduation
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023, 04:00 PM
Methacton High School, Kriebel Mill Road, Eagleville, PA, USA
From the School Counseling Office...
Please find important information from our School Counseling Office:
Scholarship days are here! Two of our school counselors, Mrs. Hartson and Mrs. Langan, have been walking around at lunch this week, handing out paper applications for students to apply to scholarships. We want to be sure our students are aware of the many scholarship opportunities that exist and are sometimes missed. Questions about scholarships? Please see our Virtual Bulletin Board to see all of the many opportunities that exist. Please also see the attached document for webinars and scholarships.
SPRING 2023 SAT Registration Dates Have Been Released:
Test Dates:
- SAT: 5/6/23; Registration Deadline: 4/21/23; Late Registration Deadline:4/24/23
- SAT: 6/3/23(MHS Hosting); Registration Deadline:5/19/23; Late Registration Deadline: 5/23/23
College Rep Visits are back in person this year! Students may sign up through Naviance, make a smart pass and then report to the area for the visit. 60 schools and counting have signed up so far!
Save the Date:
The Pennsylvania Association of College Admissions Counselors will be hosting their annual In-Person College Fair this year.
Main Line Villanova at Villanova University
May 24th
6:00 - 8:30 PM Eastern
If interested in attending, please register using the link below. All students in attendance will need to register and secure a bar code prior to joining this fair.
College Planning for Juniors
A note to Juniors: Counselors will continue to meet with their students to talk about post-secondary planning. They will also be hosting some afterschool drop in workshops to review the college search process, starting the common application, as well as looking into career options on the following dates in room C133. These workshops are not to take place of the students meeting with their individual counselors, but to supplement the extra time to work on activities.
- Tuesday, April 18
- Thursday, April 27
Methacton High School Look Ahead
Upcoming Events (subject to change):
April 21 & 22: MHS Art Show
April 26- Marking period 3 report cards posted
April 28- Prom and Post-Prom
May 1-5: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5- Film Festival
May 10- Mid-point in the 4th marking period- interims sent out
May 16- Inservice Day
May 24- Senior Awards Night
May 25- Senior Breakfast
May 26- Flex-inservice Day
May 29- Memorial Day Holiday, schools and offices closed
June 13- Graduation, 4pm, MHS stadium
June 14- Last Day of School for Underclassmen
June 21- MP 4 report cards posted
Supports for Students and Families:
Curricular Support Room (CSR)- Room C136 (Across from the Library)
Our Curricular Support Room (CSR) has a math and English teacher available for assistance every period of the day. Need help with a math concept or math homework? Need help with writing an essay? The CSR is the place for you! Students should write a Smartpass to the CSR during their study hall or lunch period, and help will be readily available.
Math Help
Our virtual math tutoring is on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 7pm-8pm, Mrs. Gallagher will be online and available to help anyone that needs assistance with math. The sign up directions are contained in the flyer attached:
National Honor Society Peer Tutoring
Our National Honor Society offers peer tutoring for students in need of assistance. If your student is interested in being peer tutored, please email our sponsors: LDacri@methacton.org or GWinters@Methacton.org for more information.
Universal Free Breakfast Program
On Friday, September 9, 2022, Governor Wolf announced a Universal Free Breakfast program for all Pennsylvania students to begin on October 1, 2022 through the end of the 2022-2023 school year. As a result, all Methacton School District students will have the option to receive breakfast each morning at no cost. Our building principals are working on a plan with Aramark to roll out this new program and will be providing additional information in the coming days. Monthly menus can always be found at: https://methacton.schooldish.com/
Methacton School District Backpack Program
How can I donate to the Backpack Program?
There are several ways you can contribute to the Backpack Program:
Collection Bins
· Donations can be dropped off (Monday thru Friday) at the Methacton High School East Wing or Arcola Intermediate School. Collection bins are located near the entrance.
Amazon
· You can place an order through Amazon and ship it directly to the High School. Please remember to select, "No Weekend Delivery." The address is:
Methacton High School
c/o Backpack Program
1005 Kriebel Mill Rd.
Eagleville, PA 19403
What items can I donate?
Individual Serving Food Items Needed
· Single serving boxes of milk (shelf-stable/not refrigerated)
· Mini Cereal Boxes
· Canned Soup (cans with "pop tops")
· Oatmeal packets or cups
· Applesauce and Fruit Cups
· Chef Boyardee, Hormel, Dinty Moore Meals, etc.
· Easy Mac Cups
· Cracker packs
· Sweet Snacks: Fruit gummies, pudding, granola bars, etc.
· Salty Snacks: Pretzel packs, Goldfish, Popcorn, etc.
· 100% Juice boxes
Community Ed Needs YOU!
Share Your Talents!
Methacton School District’s Office of Community Education is looking for instructors to lead enriching activities in Fall 2023 and Winter 2024:
· Friday Night Swims
· Basketball
· Ski Trips
· Line Dancing
Please email your interest to information@methacton.org by May 15, 2023.