On Friday, February 28th the Flagler County Education Foundation is sponsoring a College and Career Fair at the Palm Coast Community Center. This fair will feature representatives from over 75 businesses, technical schools, colleges and universities, who will be available to provide information about job opportunities and post-secondary educational opportunities to our students. Flagler Schools has arranged for school busses to transport students to attend this event during the school day on Friday, February 28th as a field trip.

Please complete the form below to grant permission for your child to attend this event. Any 11th or 12th grade student is eligible to participate in this field trip opportunity. Students who have permission to attend will be given a particular time slot during which they will be transported via school bus to the fair and then returned to school.

Course selection for current 9th, 10th and 11th grade students for the 2025-2026 school year has begun! Parents, please be an active part of this process, here are the resources you need to assist your child in selecting the courses that are right for them! All of the resources mentioned below can be found on our Course Selection Information website (link below).

• View the narrated slide show presentation from our school counselors which walks our parents and students through their options and the selection process.
• Discuss course selections with your child, using the course selection spreadsheet that lists all the courses offered at MHS. Your student should fill out the linked Google Form prior to February 10th.
• If you or your student have any questions, please submit them here, and one of our school counselors will get back to you via email.

From February 10th through 25th all students will visit the upper spot with their English classes to meet with their school counselors individually to review their course selections for the 25-26 school year. Parents are invited to attend these brief meetings, please ask your student when their meeting will be, if you wish to attend you may check in at the front office prior to the time. Please understand these are brief (10 minute) meetings to review course selections. If you need a more comprehensive meeting with your child's school counselor, please schedule a meeting at a later date.

College Board identifies students with potential for passing AICE and AP exams based upon their PSAT scores from the previous October. Letters were sent to both students and families this week encouraging students to request AICE or AP courses for next year based upon their potential. AICE and AP classes are available to all students on the MHS campus, you do NOT have to be in the AICE cohort to sign up for these college-credit opportunities. Please reach out to Mrs. Davis with any questions: davise@flaglerschools.com

Current 9th grade students are encouraged to explore our Programs of Study at MHS, which are career and advanced academic pathways which prepare students for careers or college after high school. Through their participation in these programs, students get hands on experience and even earn real world, industry credentials. Matanzas High School is offering the following Programs of Study for the 25-26 school year - check out the website below for more information about each program.

• Allied Health (New! for 2025-2026 school year)
• Building Construction Technology
• Cambridge AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
• Culinary
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Media
• Future Educators
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Army JROTC
• Law & Justice
• Marketing & Finance

Parents and students interested in learning more about our advanced programs, including AICE and dual enrollment, or any of our CTE programs of study (open to any current 8th or 9th grade student) should join us here at Matanzas on February 18th, 2025 for our program showcase. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit classrooms and speak with teachers and students about our programs.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career. Even if you do not choose to enlist right after High School your scores are good for enlisting for up to two years from the date of testing.

The ASVAB has been scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2025 during your first four periods in Room 5-210 (1Sgt Caraballo's Classroom). Priority will be given to seniors and juniors due to limited seating. Please stop by the testing office Room #10-216, or First Sergeant Caraballo's classroom #5-210 to sign-up.

Ms Cuevas will be available during our AICE/AP Study Session this week, Thursday, February 13th from 3-4pm to answer any questions regarding AICE and Dual Enrollment. AICE/AP Study Sessions are scheduled for Thursdays from 3-4:30pm in Room 1-205. Students may ride the after school bus if necessary.

AICE would like to recognize our January Students of the Month in each course as nominated by their corresponding teacher:

Spanish: Eduardo Londono

Sports & Physical Ed: Gio Mesete

Thinking Skills: Maya Rowicka

Literature: Nick Rosato

Marine Science: Megan Rhee, Vasilii Chernov

English General Paper: Jeffrey Crockett

European History: Noemi Malinowski, Amara Nagel, Rafaella Ribeiro

English Language: Adrianna Johnson, Joshua Grinshpon

Geography: Alexander Engblom

Drama: Victoria Green

Music: Jenna Anderson

Psychology: Aaralyn Weeks

Computer Science: Elijah Treber

Invoices were sent out today via email for any AICE Retake or Optional Exams. All money is due by February 20th to ensure the exam is ordered. Speak with your student regarding any special considerations with AICE Exams.

AICE/AP Study Sessions are now available after school on Thursdays (3-4:30pm) in Room 1-205 with Mrs Davis. Virtual Study Sessions are also available both Tuesday and Thursday evenings with Ms Doyle (6-7:30pm): meet.google.com/ujg-qewz-jgm (join with Google Meet).

Please be sure to have the Opt In form completed in order to participate in either format.

MHS Tutoring Opt In Form 24/25

AICE and AP Exams are now scheduled for the Spring. Students enrolled in AICE courses have received their “Statement of Entry” from Cambridge and are aware of all test dates/times. All AICE and AP exams are scheduled between April 25th and June 10th. Please check with your student regarding their specific exams.

All AICE Cohort families should look for an email from Mrs. Davis regarding an opportunity to schedule a virtual meeting to ask any AICE related questions as we enter the course selection season. This is a good time to inquire about the AICE Diploma and which courses to take next year.

We are thrilled to announce that our Boys Soccer team is heading to the regional semi-finals! They will be competing against Mandarin, the #2 team in the State of Florida.
Kickoff is at 7 PM. We encourage everyone to come out and support our team as they strive for victory!

A huge congratulations to our Boys Soccer team for winning their regional quarterfinal match against Niceville on Tuesday! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of your accomplishments.

Matanzas Softball Pitcher Leah Stevens has committed to the University of Florida! We are so proud of Leah and her achievements.

If you are interested in playing a sport here at Matanzas High School, make sure you have your Athletic Clearance updated and complete with the following information:

• Sport you are interested in trying out for

• Updated EL2 (sports physical)

• NFHS Learn Courses (Concussion, Heat Illness, and Cardiac Arrest)

• Copy of your insurance card

• Sports Medicine Information Form

• ImPact testing form

As always, athletes are required to carry a cumulative 2.0 GPA (per FHSAA Policies)

Baseball: Coach Jim Perry - perryj@flaglerschools.com
Flag Football: Coach Phil Haire - hairep@flaglerschools.com

Boys Lacrosse: Coach Adam Frys - frysa@flaglerschools.com

Girls Lacrosse: Coach Brandie Alred - alredb@flaglerschools.com
Boys Tennis: Coach Jens Oliva - olivaj1@flaglerschools.com

Girls Tennis: Coach Laura Oliva - olival@flaglerschools.com
Track and Field: Coach Katie Hoover - hooverk@flaglerschools.com
Beach Volleyball: Contact AD Zach Rigney - rigneyz@flaglerschools.com

Boys Weightlifting: Coach Matthew Forrest - forrestm@flaglerschools.com

Did you know MHS offers online free tutoring hosted by MHS teachers? Students can join these online sessions for math tutoring and homework help on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. This opportunity is open to all students, the link is posted on Schoology.

Subject Areas:

• English

• Math

• Science

• Social Studies

• ESOL

• Classroom Assessment Retakes/Makeups

• Homework Assistance (All Core Areas)

On Campus Tutoring:

• Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30pm

Virtual Tutoring:

• Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-7:30pm via Google Meets. (A link will be provided on Schoology).

Activity buses leave campus at 4:40pm from the bus loop (for zonal transportation students).

All students are required to have parent permission to attend (see below).

Subjects/Offerings will be adjusted based on student demand throughout the year. Any changes to the schedule and offerings will be communicated in advance.

If you want your child to participate in After-School Tutoring at any point during this school year, you must complete the permission form below once. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Novak at novaks@flaglerschools.com

Did you know that MHS has a representative from Daytona State College on campus regularly to answer student questions about all things DSC? The representative will be in the upper spot (guidance) during both lunches on the following day and can answer questions about dual enrollment, coursework, admissions and more!

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The document below was created by guidance to help families keep track of testing dates and sign up information for the ACT, SAT and CLT.

Do you still need to pass the Algebra 1 or ELA exam? If you have not yet met the English Language Arts (ELA) and Math exam test score requirements for high school graduation, you can also take the ACT, CLT and/or SAT exams to work towards meeting the concordant score needed for graduation.

If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown, please visit the link below for more information and to order. Cap and gown delivery will be on April 4, 2025.

Note: students are NOT required to purchase a graduation package from the website, families may choose to order individual items such as cap & gown by scrolling down to "Shop All Graduation Products" on the Jostens website. Look for "Custom Cap/Gown/Tassel/Medallion Unit" which includes a cap, gown and tassel. The school medallions are provided by MHS to all students on the day of graduation.

We know that some of our students use gowns previously worn by their older siblings - if you are planning to do this, please contact Ms. Alred, our Senior Sponsor (alredb@flaglerschools.com), so that she can verify that you have the most up to date regalia and if needed, work with our Jostens representative to bring your gown up to date.

We know that some of our families have financial hardship that prevent them from being able to afford the cap and gown. If your family needs financial assistance to be able to purchase a cap and gown, please reach out to your child's school counselor directly (contacts below) and she will be able to help.

We are pleased to announce that the graduation ceremony for the Matanzas High School Class of 2025 will take place on Wednesday, May 28th at 3:00PM at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center. Please mark your calendars!

Website: mhspirates.com
Location: 3535 Pirate Nation Way, Palm Coast, FL, USA
Phone: 386 447 1575
Facebook: facebook.com/MHSPirateNation
X/Twitter: @PirateNationMHS

Instagram: @PirateNationMHS

Ms. Bozeman - Principal

bozemank@flaglerschools.com

Ms. Brock - AP (ESE)

brocks@flaglerschools.com

Ms. Novak - Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning)

novaks@flaglerschools.com

Mr. Scott - Assistant Principal (Guidance and Deans) scottj02@flaglerschools.com

Ms. Minn - Assistant Principal (MTSS, AICE, Testing, Facilities) minnk@flaglerschools.com

Coach Rigney - Athletic Director

rigneyz@flaglerschools.com

A-G : Terri Anderson

H-Ka & AICE Diploma Cohort: Yasmin Cuevas

Ke-Ri: Tammy Stuve

Ro-Z & Access Point Students: Kay Feist

Interventions, ESE & Behavior Cohort Students: Heidi Fitzgerald

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

Tips can be submitted anonymously via the web or by downloading the FortifyFL app. FortifyFL is also a shortcut in Classlink on all student devices.

Did you know that the MHS Daily Announcements are posted on our Matanzas HS website? To view, click the "Daily Announcements" megaphone on http://www.mhspirates.com