Oct. 10th - Open House. Drop by to meet our teachers and tour the school. We will begin at 6:00PM.

Oct. 14th - Thanksgiving Holiday - School is closed

Oct. 15th - "MCHS Got Talent" - In support of local Food Banks. 7:00PM at MCHS

Oct. 18th - MCHS Spirit Day - Wear School Clothing or Colours (Girls Soccer & Boys Softball Teams in Provincials)

Oct. 25th - School Photo Day & MCHS Spirit Day (Girls Softball & Boys Soccer Teams in Provincials)

Oct. 28th-31st - "Spooky Spirit Days"

Nov. 1st - Ministerial Day - No classes for students

As shared via School Messenger, families are invited to join us at our Open House Event at 6:00PM on Oct. 10th. You will hear from School Administration, meet our teaching staff, and have the opportunity to tour the learning spaces at MCHS. We can also give you a hand with logging on to PowerSchool if needed. This is an important time to reconnect and to establish new relationships with our staff members. We value the partnerships we have with our families. We look forward to seeing you!

Thank you to those who have completed the required Parent/Guardians forms. It is important that these forms are completed for all students. They can be found by logging on to the Parent/Guardian PowerSchool Portal. If you require assistance accessing these forms, please contact the school at 709-279-2313 or marystowncentralhighschool@nlschools.ca.

When your child(ren) will be absent from school, please report the absence by using the SafeArrival system or by contacting the school. If there are unexplained absences, SafeArrival will contact you at three points during the day.

Attendance is a major priority to us and we ask for your support as we work to ensure students are in school on time and attending class on a regular basis. If you have any questions about attendance or reporting procedures, please contact the school.

There is so much talent in our school community! On Oct. 15th beginning at 7:00PM we will be hosting an event in aid of local food banks. No tickets required. We just ask that you bring a non-perishable food time if you can. Big thanks to our Student Leadership Group for organizing this event!

When it comes to course work, your child's teacher is always the best resource. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

In addition to classroom supports, there are a range of options for students. We have a peer tutoring program that will be up and running in the coming weeks. Our PASS program is an excellent resource for students who qualify.

NL Schools has a YouTube channel that includes Mathematics support and the Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation (CDLI) is a platform that any student can access.

Ms. Cusick has a range of supports and services listed on the Guidance website, we have a Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor, Victoria Walsh, at our school bi-weekly, and Youth Outreach Worker, Jeff Moutlon, is at our school every Wednesday. If you have questions about any of these resources, please contact the school.

-Grade 12 students are encouraged to join the Google Classroom that has been set up for them. Here, students will find information about scholarships, various opportunities, student loan information, and more.

- A MUN recruiter was in last week to meet with both our Grade 12s and our Career classes. It was an informative presentation that gave the students a glimpse of what MUN has to offer and things they need to be aware of as potential first year university students. Important to note for our Grade 12s that MUN's online application opens at 5:00pm on October 16th. If any student wants help applying please see me.

- The Health and Wellness Committee will be holding their first meeting on Thursday at lunchtime in the PASS room. Any students interested in being members are welcome to attend.

- MCHS GSA will be holding its first meeting in the near future. If any students are interested in joining please see me.

- Any Grade 12 students that are interested in college programs should ensure they know when applications open because the majority of them accept applicants on a first come, first served basis and waitlists can be long if they delay applying. Any questions come see me.

-Ms. Cusick

We are off to a roaring start when it comes to extra-curricular activities at MCHS!

The Art Club and a newly formed Fabrication Club are up and running - thanks Ms. Powell-Sellars!

Dungeons and Dragons Club is started. Thank you to Ms. Inkpen for her commitment to this group!

Our Student Leadership Group is busy generating some cool ideas for this year - big thanks to Ms. Brushett, Ms. White, and Ms. Cusick for their work with this group.

Our Boys Softball Team captured the regional title and is off to Provincials in Carbonear on Oct. 18th Thanks to Mr. Dixon and our parent volunteers! Our Girls Softball Team will be in Glovertown on Oct. 25th. Thanks to Ms. Cusick and our parent volunteers!

On Oct. 18th The Girls Soccer team will be in Stephenville and the Boys will compete in St. Lawrence on Oct. 25th- we'll share the schedule once it's available. Thanks to Mr. Brushett, our boys coach and to Mr. Hackett, who is coaching the girls team.

The MCHS Dart League takes place on Wednesdays after school in our cafeteria.

There are a variety of extra-curricular activities that happen over the course of the year. These opportunities are announced at school every day. Also, visit our school website for our daily announcements.

Our school offers a grab and go breakfast program on a daily basis. Students can visit the cafeteria from 8:30-8:50 to grab a bite before period one.

For up to date information on what is happening at MCHS, please visit our school website. Students are encouraged to listen to the announcements made at school on a daily basis. A slideshow of our announcements is also played on the TV outside the office throughout the day.

From time tp time, we post on X (Twitter) @mchs_nl and on our FaceBook Page - Marystown Central High School - Clippers.

We use School Messenger to share information as well. We often send voice messages, emails, and text messages. If you are not receiving these messages, please let us know. Parents/guardians can opt in to the "text message" option. Please let us know if you wish to receive texts from school messenger and we will assist you.

If you have questions, please reach out to us at the school. You can call 279-2313 or email marystowncentralhigh@nlschools.ca.