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Monday, March 10, White Day

Tuesday, March 11, Green Day

Wednesday, March 12, White Day

Thursday, March 13, Green Day

Friday, March 14, White Day

For sporting events please click link https://mvhsbulldogs.com/events

Unified Dance! Join us for dancing and fun on Friday, March 14th 5-7pm in the MVHS Field House! The dance is NEON/glow in the dark themed.

Spirit week is as follows:

Monday, March 10th: Slumber Party (PJ Day)

Tuesday, March 11th: Dress as your favorite character day (minecraft, cartoon characters)

Wednesday, March 12th: G.O.A.T. Day “greatest of all time” (dress as your idol. Ex. Lebron James)

Thursday, March 13th: Crazy hair & socks day

Friday, March 14: Neon day!

MVHS Auditorium, Wednesday, March 12, at 7pm. Free Admission.

Rising Juniors and Seniors interested in Running Start should attend the MVHS Running Start Meeting on 3/13 from 6pm-7pm in the Auditorium with a parent or guardian. This is the first step to learn more about Running Start and if it is right for you!

Dear Bulldog Families and Caregivers,

As we reach the five-week mark of our semester, we want to remind you of the valuable resources available to help your student succeed and emphasize some key priorities for the remainder of the term.

Monitoring Progress with Skyward

Skyward is your window into your student's academic journey. This online portal provides real-time access to:

• Current grades and assignments
• Attendance records

If you haven't yet activated your Skyward account, please contact our front office for assistance. Regular check-ins on Skyward can help you support your student's progress and address any concerns before they become obstacles to success.

The Critical Importance of Attendance

Research consistently shows that attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic achievement. Every school day matters and even small absences add up quickly:

• Missing just two days a month results in being chronically absent
• Students who miss less than 5% of school days are significantly more likely to pass state tests
• On-time arrival ensures students don't miss critical instruction at the beginning of class

We ask for your partnership in ensuring your student attends school on time, every day, for every period. If your family is facing challenges affecting attendance, please contact our counseling team so we can provide support.

Together, we can make this semester a success for every student!

State mandated testing (Smarter Balanced Assessment and Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science) will be given this month and next. The SBA (English) will be given to all 10th graders on March 17 and 18, and the WCAS will be given to all 11th graders on March 18. Then the Math portion of the SBA will be given to all 10th graders on April 17 and 18.

Here are some things to help your student be successful:

1. Bring a fully charged chrome book to school.

2. Get a good night’s sleep.

3. Eat a light breakfast.

4. Don’t give up! Some questions will be hard, some will be easy.

5. Do your best!

It is possible that 11th graders still need to pass the SBA. Arrangements will be made to provide this opportunity on the dates listed above. Please have your student check their school email for details and check with their counselor to see if they need to take one or both tests.

Senior Breakfast

Wednesday, June 11, 7:15am, MVHS Cafeteria

Senior Sunset

Wednesday, June 11, 7pm-9:30pm, MVHS Bulldog Stadium

Graduation!! Whoop whoop!!

Thursday, June 12, at 7pm. Venue: Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett, WA.

Seniors: College Thursday continues…Join the College and Career Center each Thursday during lunch to get assistance with your plans!

Save the date for prom on April 19th, 2025 at 1645 S Walnut St, Burlington, WA 98233. Tickets will be $20 presale and $25 at the door of the dance. More information coming soon!

Teen Ambassador Program

Deception Pass Park Foundation invites you to join our team in promoting Conservation and Environmental Stewardship of our Parks. We are looking for motivated Teens who are interested in conservation, restoration, non-profit organization operation, and building up their professional skills in an active community of Naturalists, Rangers and Interpreters.

Deception Pass Park Foundation has a strong legacy of supporting conservation efforts and community engagement within Deception Pass State Park. Through fundraising, promoting Park events and establishing education programs, we are committed to preserving and protecting the natural beauty and historic value of Washington's most popular State Park. We invite the next generation of stewards to add their perspective and engagement to help support the natural spaces we love and cherish.

Learn more here: Teen Ambassador Program - Deception Pass Park Foundation (deceptionpassfoundation.org)

Requirements:

● Attending High School

● 14-18 years old

● Interested in the outdoors and conservation

Commitment:

● Attend monthly Board meetings

● Represent Youth Voice to Our Board

● Develop and Complete Capstone Project

● Minimum 1-year term (Typically begins mid June)

Process:

● Fill out online Application between January 1st and March 31st [Application]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclS4oV4sM1Ad2hdnd_T4m-eEx0kc3pT7HGlEkcPFg23g212Q/viewform

● A phone or in-person interview may be conducted

● Selection of 2 teen members will be complete mid-May

● Questions email dppfedcommittee@gmail.com

*SEE MRS. WRIGHT IN OM107 for more information or if you have any questions!

Heritage Language Slavic Club meets every Monday at 2:30 in NM 120. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Chuprinov, CTE-A.

Bulldog E.D.G.E. - Bulldog Edge is Mount Vernon High Schools after school homework program. We meet every Monday-Thursday from 2:30pm-4:00pm in the library. Also open on early release days from 12:30pm-2:00pm. Come study, work on assignments, tests or projects. For more information, contact Sasha Sosa at ssosa@mvsd320.org.

Thank you to all of the Blood Donors that shared their love on 2/14 and donated 31 pints of blood to the National Honor Society blood drive! Every pint saves three lives. Next Blood Drive is May 2nd-look out for the sign-up sheet after Spring Break. Donating 4 times before graduating earns you a cord from NW Bloodworks.

FCCLA meets every Monday in CTE-1 from 2:40 to 3:15. See Mrs. McColl with questions in CTE-1. amccoll@mvsd320.org

ASL Club- Where? PB5A 1st and 3rd Tuesdays after school. Come learn some new signs. All welcome.

Robotics Team 4173 MVHS Robotics Team has begun their competition season! We are looking for students who want to become a part of a competitive team. Each year we build a 120+ pound industrial robot. Students interested in electronics, wiring, fabrication, CAD, programming, cnc, business marketing, fundraising, communications and photography are encouraged to join. We are one of over 3700 international teams! This is a free program for students. Meetings during build season are M/T/F 5-8pm and Sat 9-2:30, all in AG1. For more information contact Mrs. Slater at mslater@mvsd320.org

Stop by one session and check us out!

Gaming Club- Gaming club meets every White Day Thursday from 2:45 to 4:00 in NM120 (across from the bulldog store). Come hang out and play video games with other gamers! All are welcome.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes We meet every Wednesday at 7:15 AM in OM 108. Come join us for fun, food, and Bible study. See Mr. Young for more details.

Migrantes Unidos MV Club We meet every Tuesday at 2:45 pm at the West Foyer. Come in and be part of our “Familia,” If you have questions, contact Mrs. Paula at pdesjarlais@mvsd320.org or stop by her office, N103C!

MVHS Honeybee Project- We are lucky to have two honey bee hives on campus! They are located on the 3rd floor of New Main and students are welcome to help inspect the hives and participate in their regular maintenance every Thursday after school as long as the weather is cooperative. We have five full bee suits! A permission slip is available by the hives and should be dropped off with Mr. Engman in New Main 304. This is a good time to remind everyone that our school nurse needs to know about any life threatening allergy that students might have. These bees have been on campus for over a decade and do not tend to sting, but it is better to be safe than sorry.

Bulldogs, are you interested in volunteering? Do you already volunteer? Need something to do in your free time but don't know what? Look no further than Varsity in Volunteering! Learn how to earn a varsity letter for volunteering 100 hours! See Mrs. Wright in OM107 for the google code to apply and to get a log to track your hours!

K-pop Club meetings have officially started, and we would like to invite you to join us on Mondays after school in OM 308. If you have any questions please come talk to Ms.Flores in person (OM310) or Email gflores@mvsd320.org.

Science and Earth Club! Did you know that MVHS now has a Science Olympiad Team?! We are currently accepting new members and signing up for the events for the competition this spring. If you are interested or curious in science, engineering, or inquiry, please come to the Science and Earth Club meetings on Tuesdays after school in NM305 or talk with Ms. Krueger or Ms. Mortimer in the science department. Some of the many events include: disease detectives, entomology, astronomy, dynamic planet, fossils, air trajectory, wind power, chemistry lab, forensics, electric vehicle, helicopter, robot tour, tower, codebusters, hovercraft, botany, agricultural science, protein modeling, and more! We would love for you to join us!

Skilled Trades club

SkillsUSA is the number 1 workforce development organization for students. We empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members.

Any MVHS student involved in classes or pathways of any of the skilled trades is welcome and encouraged to attend a meeting.

Meets every Green Monday @ 2:45- 4pm in CTE-6

Mr Erickson: Advisor

Google Classroom code: prp2u23

Email: serickson@mvsd320.org

MVHS DEBATE The following MVHS Debaters qualified for the National Speech and Debate Association’s National Championships:

Avalon Stewart- Program of Oral Interpretation

Sayer Theiss- Congressional Debate

Matty Reiss- International Extemp

Amanat Narwal- Worlds School Debate

Taite Kirkpatrick- Worlds School Debate & Puget Sound District Student of the Year

Also, our Worlds School Debate team of Taite Kirkpatrick, Amanat Narwal, Jahaira Romo Perez, and Dawn Rosas are one of 30 teams from across the nation to be invited to debate in the prestigious Tournament of Champions at the University of Kentucky in April!

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the field of education, Careers in Education is the place for you! This is more than a class - it is a supportive program within a class that helps students learn why to pursue a career in education and how to do it! This is a "grow your own" teacher preparation program offered to grades 10-12 who are interested in a career in the field of education. Students will have the chance to be placed in an internship with elementary or middle school teachers and will work cooperatively in their mentor teachers' classrooms during our class time to assist younger students with their education. Students will also have the chance to take the Paraprofessional Exam, which combined with being 18 years of age and graduating high school will make them hireable as a Paraeducator in Washington State Schools. Hands-on college advising and support is provided throughout the pathway, with additional guidance from our Maestros Para el Pueblo advisors from Skagit Valley College and Western Washington University. Sign up for Careers in Education during registration. See or email Mr. Hand for more information. rhand@mvsd320.org

You may be a good fit for Educational Talent Search (TRIO).

Please see Lexus Edwards in the College Career Center ( next to the library) on Mondays and Thursdays for more information.

We have field trips planned for T-Mobile Park and UW Bothell this year! We’d love to have you!

-Lexus Edwards, ledwards@mvsd320.org, 360-770-1502, or schedule on My Calendar

The MVHS Counseling website provides resources and information to our students and families at MVHS.

Registration season continues and school counselors are meeting with students and visiting classes to help students complete their course requests for next year. We encourage students and parents/guardians to discuss course options and plans for next year. Please visit our Class Registration webpage for the 2025-26 Course Catalog, course planning worksheets and any additional information you may need.

Schedule changes for next year will be limited to necessary corrections only. Please review the course catalog and carefully consider choices for next year when making your course selections.

Rising Juniors and Seniors interested in Running Start should attend the MVHS Running Start Meeting on 3/13 from 6pm-7pm in the Auditorium with a parent or guardian. This is the first step to learn more about Running Start and if it is right for you!

Rising Juniors and Seniors interested in Running Start should attend the MVHS Running Start Meeting on 3/13 from 6pm-7pm in the Auditorium with a parent or guardian. This is the first step to learn more about Running Start and if it is right for you!

Is your student taking a Dual Credit Course at MVHS (AP, College in the High School, or CTE Dual Credit) If yes, please review the MVHS Dual Credit Website with information about all programs, including registration and deadlines.

The College and Career Center website is a great way to stay informed about all things related to college and career services at MVHS!

• The College and Career Center offers numerous field trips! View our Field Trips on our website! Don’t miss these great opportunities.
• The College and Career Center offers Career Guest Speaker Series (Pizza with a Pro). Visit our website to learn more.

• Seniors: College Thursday continues…Join us each Thursday during lunch to get assistance with your future plans!

• College Application Information is available with step by step direction on our website.

• Seniors: Financial Aid Information and Scholarships Information is all available on the MVHS College and Career Center> Paying for College site.

College and Career Center: Job, Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in earning high school credit for working your job? Contact Mrs. Mustappa smustappa@mvsd320.og or your counselor to see if worksite learning is a good fit for you!

As a diverse, inclusive, multicultural, and multilingual school, Mount Vernon High School wants to acknowledge as many cultural celebrations in our community as possible. A peaceful and productive society is dependent on both diversity and inclusion. Our Diversity Calendar can provide valuable opportunities to celebrate and embrace the richness of our differences. If you would like us to recognize an upcoming cultural celebration, don't hesitate to contact Dr. San Martin, the 9th-grade administrator.

March is dedicated to celebrating Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the contributions and achievements of women throughout history. This month also features important observances across different faiths and cultures, emphasizing the importance of equality and diversity.

March 1 – Islamic: Ramadan

A holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims.

March 5 – Christian: Ash Wednesday

Marks the beginning of Lent, a season of fasting and prayer.

March 8 – International Women’s Day

Celebrates the achievements of women and calls for gender equality.

March 14 – Hindu: Holi

The festival of colors celebrates the arrival of spring.

March 14 – Sikh: Hola Mohalla

A Sikh festival featuring martial arts, poetry, and community gatherings.

Parents and Guardians please take a look on your Skyward account to see if your student has books to return or any fees/fines that need to be taken care of.

Here are a few options to go about paying:

• You can go into the ASB Office with Cheri Duncan Monday-Friday between 7am-3pm.
• You can call the ASB Office at (360) 428-6174 and pay over the phone with a debit/credit card or
• You can go into your Skyward account. For help on how to click here.

What Does the Closed Campus Policy Mean?

In line with Mount Vernon School District Board Policy 3242, students are required to remain on campus from the time they arrive until the end of the school day, including during lunch. As a reminder, this policy has always been in effect and is supported by RCW 28A.225.010, which mandates student attendance throughout the school day.

Exceptions:

• If a student needs to leave campus for a valid reason, such as a medical appointment, a parent or guardian must notify the school office in advance.
• Only those students with prior administrative or parental permission will be excused from the campus during school hours.

Consequences for Violations:

• Students who leave campus without permission will receive a Saturday School.
• Repeated violations will result in escalating disciplinary actions, including suspension.

How You Can Help:

• Reinforce the policy at home: Please discuss with your child the importance of staying on campus during the school day and the potential consequences of leaving without permission.
• Plan ahead: If your child has an appointment or another reason to leave campus, notify the school office ahead of time to avoid any confusion or disciplinary issues.

This policy is crucial in creating a safe, structured environment where students can focus on their education. Your support in communicating and upholding this policy is key to its success.

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a safe and positive school environment for all students.

Athletic Office: 360-428-6191

Attendance Office: 360-428-6153

College & Career Center: 360-428-6256

Counseling Office: 360-428-6156

MVSD Student Health Services, 360-428-6151

Transportation: 360-428-6147

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NONDISCRIMINATION

The Mount Vernon School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Jon Ronngren, Director, 124 E. Lawrence Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360)428-6110; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Clint Carlton, Executive Director/Student Support Services, 920 S. Second Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, (360)428-6141.