Warrior News

Happy New Year!

It is great to have students back at MHS this week as we begin a new year and make the final push toward the end of the semester. Student conversations this week have ranged from cool stories about break (and family time) to the sudden realization that the semester is quickly coming to an end. For upperclassmen, the pressure of grades is real, and for our freshmen, the experience is new. This time of the semester can be stressful for students as they manage projects, tests, and final exams. Our students want to do well and care about their grades. Helping them to manage their stress while striving for excellence can be challenging. Encouraging them to focus on what they can control and to manage their time is crucial as they navigate the deadlines. Additionally, celebrating their "small wins" is important as well so that they can see their progress. Please let us know if we can help in any way.

Don't forget to mark the Warrior Winterizer (January 31st) on your calendar. It is an incredibly fun event for everyone. I love to see the whole community come together to celebrate our Warriors!

Go, Warriors!

Andy Bavlnka

Principal

• January 7: ACP (Academic Career Planning) Day
• January 15: Freshman Orientation Night 6:00-8:00pm
• January 21: 7th period Exam (regular school day)
• January 22: Exams periods 1-3 (student 1/2 day 7:25-11:15)
• January 23: Exams periods 4-6 (student 1/2 day 7:25-11:15)
• January 24: NO STUDENTS
• January 31: Warrior Winterizer 5:00-10:00pm

Muskego, thank you for all of your donations to the hat, coat, and mitten drive here at the high school. Our school has raised over 324 items which will be donated to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission as a way to give back to the community during this winter season. Thank you for your continued support and Happy New Year!

Mr. Beckman, Clare Schweitzer and Dane Fleck

We know that regular school attendance is a priority for students.

• Our goal is that all students have a daily attendance rate higher than 95%, as we know it strongly impacts student achievement and success.
• Additionally, we want ALL MHS students to be College, Career, and Community ready. We know that a 95% attendance rate prepares our students to be successful beyond high school.
• Please reach out to Ms. Jen Gigl (jennifer.gigl@muskegonorway.org) for support if your student is struggling with attendance. We are here for you!

• Report absences before 8:30 am.

• Report absences by logging into Infinite Campus, either through the Campus Parent App or from a computer.

• Once logged in, click More, then Absence Requests.

• Select your student(s).

• Select the reason from the drop-down.

• Select the absence type.

• Select the date(s).

• Add Comments.

• Click Submit

Scholarships are continuously updated and added to our MHS scholarship website throughout the academic year for our 12th grade students. Currently there are several posted that are due in less than one month. Please consider reviewing each of these and applying. If you need any support with your application or have any questions you can stop into Student Services to work with Mrs. Knapp!

Current seniors who are planning to attend the University of Mississippi should contact Mrs. Knapp, christine.knapp@muskegonorway.org, regarding a scholarship opportunity for any admitted student.

WCTC is offering an ACT prep course. This is a hybrid course - Students are required to attend one in-person class session on Wednesday, January 8 from 6-8 p.m. in Room B-042. Students will pick up an informational packet during this on-site class. More information can be found HERE or you can email ccr@wctc.edu.

Muskego High School is partnering with Doorway to College to host an ACT prep opportunity. This will be held February 10th and 11th at 6-8:30 in room 230. The seminar fee is $99. Register at doorwaytocollege.org or call 877-927-8378. More information can also be found HERE.

What: ASAP is a tutoring program for Freshman students which monitors student progress, reduces student failures, and increases communication among teachers, parents, administrators, guidance Counselors and support staff.

Where: Room 288

When: Tuesdays After School (2:30-3:30)

***Dates are subject to change

January: 7, 14

February: 11, 18

March: 4, 18

April: 22, 29

May: 13, 27

June: 3

Why: We want students to be successful. A referral to the program is not necessary in order to attend the After School Academic Program but a referral form can be found on the School Website under the Parents & Students Tab under Academic Resources. Students are welcome to get help any week it works in their schedule.

From the Desk of SRO Kristalidis:

• Safety at MHS:
• Safety is very important at MHS. One of our priorities is keeping all doors secure. Please have a conversation with your student about keeping doors closed (they should never be propped open!).
• Additionally, students should not allow anyone in doors as all students and visitors should enter through the designated doors.
• Finally, if something seems out of place, please report it immediately to the administration or the SRO.
• New Drivers:
• This message is especially for newer drivers and if this is your first winter driving.
• In addition to the tips on the poster below, an important reminder is that Wisconsin law requires you to use your headlights during periods of limited visibility. Limited visibility means that objects are not visible from a distance of 500 feet from your vehicle (i.e., when it's snowing, raining, or foggy).
• Drive safely!
• *Please take a minute to reinforce the need to be careful in school parking lots in terms of speed, honoring stop signs, and being extra attentive. We have lots of traffic and new drivers. We want to keep everyone safe. :)
• For parking information: Click here (map included).

For information click here.

For job application, click here.

To view current support staff job vacancies, click HERE

Please see flyer here for more information.

• Love and Logic 5 week class starting in January. See flyer here.
  
• Dairyland Bus Company is hiring, see flyer here.

• Speak Up Speak Out Tip Form
  
• ACADEMIC RESOURCES
• Infinite Campus User Settings
• MHS SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
• MHS STUDENT & PARENT HANDBOOK

• 2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR
• 2024-2025 Academic Guidebook
• Non-discrimination Notice Link
  
• After School Academic Program (ASAP)
  

Email: mhs-admin-office@muskegonorway.org
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/high/
Phone: 262-971-1790

Twitter: @MHSBavlnka