Manvel HS eNews

We hope everyone had a great spring break. As students return to campus, we want to remind everyone of the importance of finishing the 4th quarter strong.

In the spirit of March Madness, here are a few stats to put this 4th quarter into perspective:

• 6 school days until Senior Panoramic (April 1st)
• 11 school days until English I STAAR (April 8th)
• 13 school days until English 2 STAAR (April 10th)
• 16 school days until US History STAAR (April 15th)

• 17 school days until Biology STAAR (April 16th)
• 22 school days until Algebra I STAAR (April 24th)
• 24 school days until Prom (April 26th)
• 41 school days until Graduation (May 20th)

These next 9 weeks will be busy and filled with STAAR testing and several events for students. It is important for students to be on their best behavior and make smart choices as all actions have consequences.

• Be on time and come to school everyday
• Study and turn work in on time
• Be in Dress code
• Wear your ID daily

It is very easy for your student to be successful by following the rules. There are several big events including Prom, Hoka Hey Day and Graduation that will be happening in the upcoming weeks. All our spring events are tied to behavior and attendance.

Be sure to check Skyward weekly and empower your student to be successful by ensuring they follow the rules and take care of business in the classroom.

Thank you for your continued partnership,

Jamie Baldwin, Principal

Here are the Stats:

Seniors: 78

Juniors: 28

Sophomores: 24

Freshmen: 30

Last day to buy a yearbook is Monday, March 31st. You have 8 days left to buy your yearbook!

Manvel High School Theatre competed in the UIL One Act Play contest on Thursday, March 13th. Congratulations to the cast and crew of "The Drowning Girls" for advancing to District!

We’d also like to recognize some outstanding individual achievements:

- Emmanuel Estrada won the **Outstanding Technician** award for his work in Sound Design.

- Gabrielle Livy Lee and Shaliyah Gould received **Honorable Mention All-Star Cast** acting awards.

- Shaurene Welcome and Aleana Avila were named to the **All-Star Cast**.

The next round of competition will take place on Thursday, March 27, at Alvin High School

Once again, congratulations to everyone! We’re so proud of you!

A big congratulations to our Girls Powerlifting Team. All 5 of our ladies did an amazing job and we couldn't be more proud of them.

Madysen Williams - 4th in the 198 class

Madison Miller - 5th in the 165 class

Kelly Huyhn - 8th in the 114 class

Mykalah Pattum - 10th in the 242+ class

Lekshmi Kadamakunnel - 775lb total

Congrats again ladies for all your hard work!!

MHS Student Council applied for a partnership last school year with HEB Tree for Texans and they along with NHS planted 31 trees on Friday, March 14th. H-E-B Trees for Texans enriches the places we proudly call home by planting trees that contribute to healthier environments for our schools, communities, and the future.

H-E-B Trees for Texans is committed to plant native trees at schools near new H-E-B stores. Manvel High School is the beneficiary of H-E-B Manvel. By planting these native trees, we will create shaded areas that cool the surroundings and offer healthier spaces for children to play and enjoy outdoor activities.

We’re reaching out to invite students from Manvel High School to participate in the Pearland Youth Business & Career Expo 2025, happening on March 29th at the Hilton Ballroom. This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their innovations, gain business experience, and volunteer for a community-driven initiative.

Ways Students Can Get Involved:

Innovation Showcase: Students (ages 12-18) can present their business ideas in a Shark Tank-style competition, receiving feedback from industry professionals and competing for awards.

Volunteer Opportunities: Students can earn volunteer hours by assisting with event logistics, helping participants, and engaging with the community.

For more information and to register for the Innovation Showcase, please visit our website:

https://www.gbpearland.org/pearland-youth-business-and-career-expo-2025.html

Event Details:

Date: March 29th

Location: Hilton Ballroom, Pearland, TX

[12101 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584]

Sessions:

• Kidpreneurs (12 & under): 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

• Futurepreneurs (13-18): 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

2025 Seniors, Parents and Guardians,

Cap & Gown portraits and exclusive products are now available to view and purchase through CADY! Celebrate this achievement with new offerings like tassel frames, yard signs, mugs, and more.

Deadline to order your items to receive them by Graduation is Thursday, April 3rd.

Click the link below to view & order now! cady.com/capgown25

I am excited to share a fantastic opportunity for UIL students in need of sports physicals for the 25-26 school year. From April 15 to May 15, Next Level Urgent Care is offering these essential physicals at a significantly discounted rate of just $10 (regularly $40).

Our clinics are open seven days a week from 9AM to 9PM, making it easy for student athletes to get the necessary physicals done at their convenience. Plus, by downloading our free app, you can locate the clinic closest to you as well as get in line online for a quicker visit and minimal wait time!

Please spread the word to your student athletes about his convenient and cost-effective solution for obtaining their UIL sports physicals.

Thank you for your support!

Save the Date for the AISD Job Fair!

We'll be hosting our annual Alvin ISD Job Fair on from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12 at Shadow Creek High School.

Department heads and campus administrators will be available to speak with interested applicants who are looking to begin their legacy in AISD!

We’re excited to announce the Physics & Engineering Festival on Saturday, April 5, 2025! We are hoping to see you and your students at the Festival for some FREE in-person, hands-on science FUN at the Mitchell Physics complex at Texas A&M University! Please also share this information with your colleagues, families, and friends.

The 2025 Physics & Engineering Festival will feature

• The Science Circus: Rhys Thomas blends science, comedy, and circus arts with stunts from bowling ball juggling to six-foot tall unicycling,
• Michael E. Fossum ’80: NASA astronaut and Vice President of Texas A&M University,
• Katherine Freese: astrophysicist and member of National Academy of Sciences,
  
• Adam Smith: Chief Scientific Officer of the Nobel Foundation’s outreach team, and
  
• 200+ exciting hands-on demonstrations!

If you have any questions, the festival website, https://physicsfestival.tamu.edu

, has

• the schedule,
• information about parking for passenger vehicles and school buses,
• photos and videos from previous festivals, and
• a link for downloading the 2025 festival poster for your classrooms.

You can also find us on social media!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAMUPhysAstr
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TAMUPhysicsAstronomy
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamuphysastr/

• X: https://x.com/TAMUPhysAstr

We look forward to seeing you and your students at the Festival!

The Outreach Team

Department of Physics and Astronomy|Texas A&M University

https://physicsfestival.tamu.edu/

Save the date!

Physics and Engineering Festival

Saturday, April 5, 2025

I’m reaching out to share an incredible opportunity for your high school students to participate in the Texas Youth Institute (TYI) at Texas A&M University on April 25, 2025.

This event is a life-changing experience for students passionate about global issues, STEM, agriculture, leadership, and policymaking. Through TYI, students will:

Engage with leading experts on critical global challenges
Conduct research on a pressing global food security issue
Propose solutions and present their ideas in a professional setting
Develop leadership skills and connect with like-minded peers
Qualify for international internships and fellowships

I would love for you to encourage your students to apply, especially those who enjoy research, problem-solving, and making a difference in the world.

How Students Can Participate:

Find a mentor (teacher, advisor, coach, or parent) to guide them.
Choose a global food security issue and write a paper following TYI guidelines.
Register and submit their paper by April 4, 2025: worldfoodprize.org/texas
Attend the Texas Youth Institute at Texas A&M on April 25, 2025.

This program is a fantastic way for students to gain real-world experience, network with professionals, and set themselves apart for college and beyond.

Juniors and Seniors can purchase prom tickets every Monday and Wednesday. Tickets can be purchased for $75 in the cafeteria during all three lunches. Tickets can only be purchased via MySchoolBucks. NO CASH will be accepted.

The last day to buy a Prom Ticket Wednesday, April 9th.

Students must meet the criteria below to purchase a prom ticket.

Prom is April 26th at Moddy Gardens in Galveston, TX.

All students received a copy of the Senior Graduation Catalogs at the presentation on Thursday, October 3, 2024. If you need another catalog, stop by the front office.

A cap and gown package can be ordered by clicking the link below.

If you are wanting to only order the cap and gown and not a package, click the link below and scroll all the way down to Grad Essentials.

My name is Alli Comings, and I am a Senior Community Engagement Specialist at SOLV Energy.

SOLV Energy is a solar contractor and services provider for the utility sector. We build large-scale solar facilities, like the Second Division Solar Farm in Brazoria County, that generate enough energy to power upward of 20,000 homes per year with clean electricity.

At SOLV Energy our mission is to make a positive difference in the communities we work and live in through projects that generate good energy for people and the planet. Beyond the projects we build, we often partner with schools and organizations near our jobsites to invest in STEAM education.

I wanted to pass along a scholarship opportunity to share with Manvel High School High School seniors. SOLV Energy is proud to announce the third annual launch of The PowerUp! Renewable Energy scholarship, awarding six students in the U.S. $1,500 each who demonstrate how they will use their future education to pursue a career related to clean energy.

More information, instructions and eligibility details are available at https://www.solvenergy.com/power-up-scholarship.

1) How to get a Permit

a) The Student must be clear of fines/fees/parking tickets or Special Circumstances present.

b) Fill out the Student Vehicle Registration form

2) What Information is Required

a) Driver’s License

b) Copy of insurance for the vehicle being driven with the student listed as a driver on the policy.

c) Completed form. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

d) License plate or temporary plate number of the vehicle.

e) Signed and dated drug testing consent form.

f) Fee: $25.00

It is important for student to arrive to school on time. Students not in class by 7:20 AM will be sent to a tardy kiosk and marked late. Students are late if they are not in class before the bell rings each period.

Students are let into the building at 6:50 AM and students are dismissed to 1st period at 7:12 AM.

Students need to be in dress code everyday. Here are a few reminders:

1. Hair must be a natural color
2. Tights may ONLY be worn UNDERNEATH school appropriate shorts, skirts, pants, or dresses
3. Tights with a T-shirt is not acceptable.
4. Dresses, shorts, skirts and shorts should not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee
5. Tennis skirts are NOT in dress code
6. Holes/Frays in the shorts, skirts, pants and jeans can be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
7. Crop Tops and Tied up T-shirts are against the Dress Code. Students mid sections should be covered at all times
8. Hats, hoods or any other type of head covering should not be worn in the building
9. Sandals must have a back strap, slides are not in the student dress code

On January 14, 2025, the Alvin ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar.

Important Dates for Students:

• Transition students (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade) will return to school on Monday, August 11, with all other students starting on Tuesday, August 12.

Key Features of the Calendar:

• A Fall Break October 13 - 17, aligning with the Brazoria County Fair

• Spring Break occurring the 2nd week in March (March 9-13)

• The school year concluding before Memorial Day weekend

Graduation dates for each high school are as follows:

• Iowa Colony High School – May 19, 2026 at Freedom Field

• RISE Academy – May 20, 2026 at Alvin HS PAC

• Manvel High School – May 20, 2026 at Freedom Field

• Alvin High School – May 21, 2026 at Freedom Field

• Shadow Creek High School – May 22, 2026 at Freedom Field