MCHS Newsletter

Come and see all that you can be at MCHS on March 13th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm!! Find out about our advanced drama program, all the new renovations in our CTS wing, our new hockey academy program, gaming option as well as Esports and meet our amazing teachers!

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! All current families should have received an email notification with instructions for re-registration. If you haven’t seen it, please check your inbox (and junk folder) or visit our website for detailed registration information: Registration Process Information.

We encourage you to complete your registration early, as several schools in our division are nearing or already at capacity. Securing your spot now ensures a smooth transition into the upcoming school year.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for choosing Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools!

Attendance - Every School Day Counts

Report your child’s absence in advance with 3 convenient methods:

1. On a mobile device, install the District App (search “Greater St. Albert Schools” in the Apple App or Google Play stores).

• Select SafeArrival/Attendance/Report an Absence. (Please note, to sign up for the new School Messenger SafeArrival (it is best to use a computer).

1. On the SafeArrival website, go.schoolmessenger.ca.

• Sign Up to create your account, then select Attendance followed by Report an Absence.

1. Call the toll-free number 1-844-818-9908 to report an absence using the automated phone system.

Report future absences using one of these three options 24 hours/day, 7 days a week.

School/District Code is: QNMM

If you have not made your child's absence known, you will be contacted by the SAFE ARRIVALS system.

It is important that you update the school with changes of address, telephone numbers and emergency contacts.

Office hours are from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Today, the RISE and Adapted RISE classes went to Mr. Pets in St. Albert to drop off all the donations from our Pet Drive. We were blown away by how much we collected this year. Thank you so much to everyone who donated!

We can’t wait to do it all over again next February!

The Morinville Band Parent Association is having a Little Cesar's fundraiser to help support our band students in their music journey.

For each kit sold, students will earn $6

for their Student Band Account!

The fundraiser ID is 452267

You can go directly to :

www.pizzakit.ca and use the fundraiser ID code.

OR use this link:

http://www.pizzakit.ca/fundraising-products?shop=1&f=452267&s=807798

Last day to order is Friday March 7

We will contact you when your order is ready to be picked up.

We'd like to take the time to mention that we offer a range of counselling services at MCHS. Whether it be for academic purposes or reasons other than their school work, students can get help. See the contact information below for details.

COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Learning Support Facilitator: Amanda Bulger

Counsellor: Vanessa Connell

GSACRD Voice (Wellness coach): Maddison Russo

Youth Success Coach: Mary Morin

Smudging is an Indigenous tradition which involves the burning of sage, sweetgrass, willow, fungus and/or cedar. Smudge produces a distinct odour, but the smoke associated with it is minimal and lasts a very short time. With First Nations and Métis who smudge, sacred plants are burned to cleanse the body, mind, spirit of any bad feelings, negative thoughts, or negative energy- cleansing both physically and spiritually. Smudging allows people to remember, to connect and to be grounded in the present.

Charlene Pannarale from NAIT is available for virtual advising sessions for Grade 11 and 12 students from April until August for students interested in attending the trades college. Click on the link below to book a meeting.

https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/91f63154005a41d395193e27384a0d8f@nait.ca?anonymous&ep=bwmEmailSignature&isanonymous=true

The Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools Education Foundation (GSACSEF) is looking for up to three Student Directors (one per school) to join our dedicated team of volunteer Foundation Directors for the 2025-26 school year. This is an incredible opportunity for student leaders to gain valuable experience, make an impact, and help shape the future of education in our division.

About the Role:

As a Student Director, you will play a vital role in advancing the Foundation’s mission:

• Enhancing education by providing schools and students with equipment and learning resources
• Supporting student success through scholarships, grants, and financial assistance

Who Can Apply?

We are seeking passionate, motivated students currently in Grades 9, 10, or 11 at a GSACRD school. Ideal candidates will have:

• A strong commitment to student success
• Leadership skills and a desire to make a difference
• An interest in learning about board governance and volunteer leadership

Why Apply?

• Gain real-world experience on a volunteer board
• Build your resume with a meaningful leadership role
• Make a lasting impact on your school community

If you or someone you know is interested, visit our website to review the open positions and apply by March 27, 2025. For more information, email us at foundation@gsacrd.ab.ca.

We look forward to welcoming passionate student leaders to our team!

1. Student Council is hosting a FORMAL DAY for our Ash Wednesday Celebration.

2. Thanks to Student Council who performed some random acts of kindness and placed a positive note written on a PINK post-it on ALL of the lockers for students on Pink Shirt Day! Let's keep that kindness going folks!

MCHS is hosting an incredible day of unity and competition on Wednesday, April 16th! Unified Sports, a Special Olympics initiative, brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete as one team.

We’re looking for local sponsors to help make this event unforgettable!

Your sponsorship will champion inclusivity, support amazing athletes, and showcase your business at this exciting, community-driven event.

Don’t Miss Out – Be Part of Something Special!
Contact Mrs. MacIsaac to get involved and show your support at emacisaac@gsacrd.ab.ca!

We'd like to congratulate the JV Boys basketball team for taking home silver in the Living Waters Tournament this weekend!

Their first game was an exciting one with MCHS winning 77-76 against New Sarepta.

Another close game against the home team with MCHS winning 87-83.

MCHS fought hard in the gold medal game against Father Gerard Redmond losing 116-59.

Wish them luck as we head to Zones next weekend!

IMPORTANT: We will be having a mandatory grad meeting at lunch on Thursday, March 6th in the gym for ALL GRADS.

See the document below for important information about Grad 2025.

Visitez le lien ci-dessous pour vous inscrire:

https://lafsfa.ca/inscriptions-copy/

For more information, click on the link below.

https://acufc.ca/FSLbursaries/

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Gospel Reading - Luke 6:39-42

8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

https://youtu.be/dX4hI7WnlQA

The word "hypocrite" originates in Greek theatre and it literally means "interpreting from underneath". In this reading, Jesus warns us about interpreting and judging someone else from behind our own mask where we can't see, speak or even breathe clearly.

1. Shrove Tuesday: Pancakes will be served to students on Tuesday March 4.

Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday or Pancake Day) is the final day of Shrovetide, which marks the end of the pre-Lenten season. Lent begins the following day with Ash Wednesday.

2. Ash Wednesday Liturgy on Wednesday, March 5 @ 10:45 a.m. in the gymnasium:

All are welcome to join us and Father Trini (parish priest at St. Jean Baptiste Church) for our liturgy to receive ashes or a blessing.

3. CCS Care-A-Van 2025 GSACRD Lenten Challenge We will begin collecting donations for our Lenten Challenge to support the Care-A-Van Project with Catholic Social Services. Please see the link to donate. Proceeds from our upcoming Coffee House on April 23 will also be supporting this cause. More information about Coffee House to come in our weekly newsletters.

March 4

Shrove Tuesday

March 5

Ash Wednesday Celebration

March 13

Open House from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

March 14

PD Day - NO SCHOOL

March 18

School council @ 6:30 pm

March 19

HOWLS lunch

Parent-teacher interview from 4:30pm - 7:30pm

March 20

Parent-teacher interviews from 4:30pm - 7:30pm

March 21

Day-in-lieu for PTIs - NO SCHOOL

March 24 - 28

Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

ADDRESS:

Morinville Community High School

9506 - 100 ave Morinville, AB, Canada

T8R1P6

780-939-6891

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WEBSITE: https://www.mchs.gsacrd.ab.ca/

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