MCHS Cougar Family News

Monday, August 4, 2025

• Main Office Summer Hours - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

• Preview Week - 9th Grade - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (MPR)

• Main Office Summer Hours - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

• Preview Week - 10th Grade - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (MPR)
• Main Office Summer Hours - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thursday, August 7, 2025

• Preview Week - 11th -12th Grade - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (MPR)

• Main Office Summer Hours - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Summer Professional Development (Faculty Only)

Friday, August 8, 2025

• Main Office Summer Hours - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Summer Professional Development (Faculty Only)

Monday, August 11, 2025

• Main Office Summer Hours - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

• Main Office Summer Hours - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

• Pupil Free Day

• 🎒🏫📓🍎 First Day of Instruction
• Professional Development Day - Dismissal at 2:30 pm

Friday, August 15, 2025 (Odd Day Schedule)

• Professional Development Day - Dismissal at 2:30 pm

🎉👀 PREVIEW WEEK IS HERE, COUGARS! 🐾💙
Get ready to kick off the new school year the right way! 💥📚
🗓️ Tuesday, August 5th – Thursday, August 7th
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Here’s the breakdown ⬇️
🦁 9th Grade – Tuesday, August 5th
🐾 10th Grade – Wednesday, August 6th
🎓 11th & 12th Grade – Thursday, August 7th

Come pick up schedules, textbooks, Chromebooks and more! 📸🗂️
Let’s start strong, MCHS! 💪🔥

#MCHSPreviewWeek #CougarPride #BackToSchoolVibes 🏫✨

🎉📚 Welcome Back, Cougars! 🐾💙
We’re so excited to see you for the start of the new school year! 🙌✨

🗓️ Thursday, August 14 & Friday, August 15
⏰ We’ll be on a Professional Development Schedule with dismissal at 2:30 PM 🕝

Get ready for a great year ahead! 💥 Let’s make it the best one yet! 🦁🔥
#CougarPride #WelcomeBack #FirstDaysOfSchool #MCHS2025

📢 Exciting Opportunity at MCHS!

Masada Community Mental Health is coming to MCHS and inviting our students to join a powerful 12-week program focused on building self-awareness, resilience, and problem-solving skills.

✨ This amazing program includes:

• A $500 stipend for participation

• Field trips

• Motivational speakers

• Real tools for life and academic success

Masada will be joining us during Preview Week: August 5–7, so be sure to stop by and sign up!

Don't miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and invest in your future 💪🧠

#CougarPride #MentalHealthMatters #MasadaAtMCHS

👐✨ Volunteer Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 School Year! 🎉🙌
Want to make a difference? 💥 Be a part of something amazing and support our school community! 🏫❤️

📝 Apply today using the links below!
🔗 https://families.lausd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4390902&type=d&pREC_ID=2607910

👀 Be sure to check this site regularly for updates! 🔄💡

#VolunteerVibes #MakeADifference #CougarPride 🐾💙

For RETURNING Volunteers:

• Log into the Volunteer Management System using your existing email account (this will ensure your previous information is pre-populated).
• After submitting, please contact the school via email or phone.

For NEW Volunteers:

• Log into the Volunteer Management System using your existing email account or register for an account (Step by step instructions can be found HERE).
• TB Clearance results must be submitted by the deadline
• The TB Risk Certificate and the Certificate of Completion are attached to this email.
• After submitting, please contact the school via email or phone.

Thank you for your support and commitment to our students! 💙

Los Angeles Unified is partnering with LA Metro to offer TK-12 students a GoPass with unlimited rides at no cost on Metro buses and trains, as well as 17 additional participating transit partners throughout LA County. Using the special GoPass TAP card provided by your student’s school, your child can ride for free to and from school and on trips after school and on weekends, now through September 30, 2025.

https://www.lausd.org/metro

The Los Angeles Unified School District proudly introduces the Graduation Playbook, a comprehensive resource designed to support students and their families on the journey to high school graduation and postsecondary success. Developed through collaboration across multiple departments and divisions, the Graduation Playbook equips families with essential tools and guidance to navigate the path toward a bright and successful future for all LAUSD students.

Mission Statement

The Mission of our school is to provide a safe and enriching learning environment where the whole student is nurtured and developed. Our teachers and administrators pledge to support the academic and emotional well-being of each and every student. Students will leave our school prepared with skills and knowledge that will give them advantages throughout their future educational and life experiences. Our rigorous standards challenge all students to rise to their full potential and become the best global citizens they can be.

Vision Statement

Middle College High School students are college bound. Where our students learn, grow, and succeed.

Email: william.bazadier@lausd.net
Website: mchscougars.org
Location: 1600 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Phone: 323-418-4700