High School Happenings
METHACTON HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER: August 30, 2024
Our First Week Was a Success!
The first week of the 2024-2025 school year has been very positive! Students and staff are getting to know each other as everyone is getting used to their schedules. Please make sure you reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
Meet the Teacher Nights Are Coming:
September 5 for Grades 9 - 10 and September 9 for Grades 11 and 12
Meet the Teacher Night will take place at MHS on Thursday, September 5, at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. This will be an opportunity for parents/guardians to follow their child's daily schedule, meet their teachers, and learn a bit about the experiences they will have over the course of the 2024-2025 school year. We hope to see all of our parents/guardians there! You will spend about 10 minutes in each class. I will send another message with the schedule this week!
Important Information for the Start of the Year!
Contact Information Verification: Please review your student’s emergency contact information in PowerSchool (Navigation Menu > Forms > General > Emergency Contacts) to verify the information is correct or make any necessary updates.
The following forms can be found under Navigation Menu > Forms > General Forms.
· Acknowledgements (available on August 19, 2024 after 6pm)
o Handbook Sign Off: Please review your student’s school handbook in PowerSchool or on the Methacton website. You will be prompted to acknowledge that you have reviewed and discussed the document with your student.
o Code of Conduct Sign Off
o Acceptable Use Policy
o 1:1 Student Device Program Guidelines
o Board Policies
o Optional Publicity Refusal Form: If you DO NOT want your student videotaped or photographed in the 2024-2025 school year, print and complete the Optional Publicity Refusal Form (available in PowerSchool and on the Methacton website) and deliver it to your school building Secretary by September 10, 2024.
Morning Drop Off
Doors do not open until 7:15
We have moved our car line up to the auditorium this year. The auditorium doors open at 7:15. Please follow the direction of the staff who are out guiding traffic. We are moving through the line much quicker this year so there should not be a need to drop your child off before the doors open. There is no supervision before 7:15.
Student Behavior
Student Expectations:
Students are expected to be on time to school and classes. Teachers may issue after-school detentions if students are late to class three or more times in a semester.
Students may be asked to use cell phone holders as they enter the classrooms. Teachers will inform students as to when students can use their phones. After school detentions may be given for inappropriate use of technology during the school day.
Please read the Student Handbook and the Code of Conduct located on the Methacton web site for more explicit information on student expectations!
We Will Use Hometown Ticketing for All Activities and Athletics This Year!
This Includes 9/20 Homecoming Game and Dance on 9/21!
See Information Below to Create an Account!
WELCOME BACK, EVERYONE!
Let’s welcome our high school teachers back to school! Home and School sponsors a dessert buffet for all to enjoy. Consider donating an item to show our teachers back to school love!
Check Out Our Counseling Department Site!
Looking for information on college? Or resources to help your child adjust?
Check out all the amazing resources on this Google Classroom created by our counselors. Click on the grade levels on the picture of the cork board for more specific grade level information!
Want to Know When Your Favorite Methacton Team is Playing?
Check Out the Calendar Below for all HS Athletics and Activities:
We will continue to update this throughout every season for every sport! Use the buttons across the top to scroll through the months!
CADY: OUR NEW PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY!
We will be gathering feedback...
As part of our implementation plan, we intend to gather your feedback on your satisfaction with our new photography company. In the fall, we will send out a form to collect your responses and schedule meeting times to discuss the experiences.
Here is all CADY's Pricing Information for Sports, Seniors, and Underclassman:
MHS is moving towards an on-line ticketing system next year!
Hometown Ticketing
Methacton is excited to announce the launch of a new and streamlined way for students and families to purchase tickets to school events in the 2024-25 school year, starting August 1!
Through our new partnership with Hometown Ticketing, you will purchase tickets directly from your phone or computer, pay with your preferred credit card, and present your digital ticket to be scanned on your way into the event. Cash will no longer be accepted at events.
Steps to get started:
1. Download the Hometown Fan App using QR code or go to www.methacton.org/tickets.
2. Type Methacton HS in search bar. Choose event/ # of tickets. Enter payment/contact info.
3. Enjoy the event. Present your ticket’s QR code in the app or from your email confirmation.
Individual ticket costs are: $3 for students, $5 for adults and $0 for staff and gold card ticket holders.
Staff must reserve their seats using the Hometown Ticketing app or website to ensure availability.
Gold Card ticket holders (MSD residents aged 60+) can show their MSD Gold Card at the door.
Fall season passes are available. Cost is $15 for students and $30 for adults.