Warrior News

What a joy to wake up this morning to a dusting of snow. For me, the snow signals the beginning of the holiday season full of joy and time with those we care about most. It is time to slow down a bit and connect with people. Time to be present (and hopefully, open a present or two) and deepen relationships with those in our lives.

The snow also signals the end of the year as well as the start of a new year. With the end of a year, comes reflection and a chance to think a bit about our journey. What we have done and what we haven't. As we approach a new year, I hope we all have a moment to dream and set goals and make 2025 the best year of our lives. The new year is full of opportunity, and we have the power to shape it into what we want it to be.

Don't worry, by the end of winter, I am as sick of the snow as everyone else. :)

All the best this holiday season, and we will see you in 2025!

Go, Warriors!

Andy Bavlnka

Principal

Congratulations: Ian Bojarski, Beau Monnot, Sydney Treichel, and Isabella Seggelink with Principal Bavlnka

**Not pictured: Sydney Jameson, Brody Axelson, and Seth Conway

MHS Chamber Choir

Lynn Bauduin, Aubree Beasley, Ben Beres, Lauren Bishop, Peyton Bizzle, Lincoln Donner,

Vivian Garcia, Greta Geiger, Judah Goggins, Claire Hermes, Makenna Huckstorf, Khannar Lee,

Oscar Roloff, Gavin Rybarczyk, Grant Schoonover, Nina Sims, Evan Turk, Josiah Vanness,

Maggie Waldoch, Stephanie Walloch

Each week the MHS Library has a featured activity at their Activity Table. This week, students were able to complete a StickTogether (think pixel art and paint by number but with stickers). So far this year, our students have made buttons, completed puzzles, played various board games, and more. The activity for the week is revealed each Monday during morning announcements. Students who do not have a study hall can get a pass to come to the library during their lunch.

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.

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).

• December 23-31: Winter Break - No Students or Teachers
• January 1: Winter Break - No Students or Teachers
• January 2: School Resumes

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