High School Happenings
METHACTON HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER: February 22, 2024
Program Updates:
Senior Banquet: 2/23/24 at 7:00 pm Normandy Farms
We understand that the Senior Banquet at Normandy Farms is on the same night as our second district game in basketball. In order for our students to enjoy both events, we asked Normandy Farms to push dinner back to 8:00. Also, we changed the start time of the home basketball game to 6:00 (this is the earliest the other team could do.)
Senior players and seniors who are going to the game are permitted to come to Normandy Farms by 8:15. This should give students enough time to go to the game and still enjoy dinner at the Senior Banquet. Seniors who are not attending the game will arrive at Normandy Farms at 7:00 (regular time) and will enjoy appetizers until the dinner is served.
We hope this allows students to enjoy both events if they wish to do so.
Drug Prevention Assembly:
Next week 10th, 11th and 12th graders will hear a speaker present on the dangers of Fentanyl poisoning. The statistics of people who die from Fentanyl poisoning are staggering. The students will hear the real life account from a local family who lost their only son due to Fentanyl.
Here is the introduction letter for parents of students taking Health class this semester:
Community Blood Drive
Methacton High School is once again hosting a Community Blood Drive with the American Red Cross:
Where: Methacton High School - Main Gym
1005 Kriebel Mill Road, Eagleville, PA 19403
When: March 6, 2024
Time: 2:30pm-7:30pm
Please use the link below to find our blood drive and schedule an appointment!
How Can You Help With the Post Prom?
Post Prom is right around the corner! Help us make this night a success for our students!
Come to the High School to see the Set Design in process on Thursday or Friday nights at 6p, pick up a paintbrush and help! It is TRULY AMAZING! We can NOT do it without them and all the designers.
Speaking of things we can NOT do without- VOLUNTEERS.
Please spread the word, beg, plead... whatever you need to do...
share the link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4FABAF29A5FF2-45222328-methacton#/
Post Prom Needs YOU!!
Every Dollar Counts!
Please see the information below as to how you can donate to the Post Prom. Remember, this night helps keep the fun going in a safe and appropriate way after the Prom!
Looking For a Fun Night Out? Come to Chicago!
What is Happening with the High School Planning Committee?
Seniors: Looking for Information about Financial Aide? See webinars below:
Our Backpack Program Needs Support:
Read below how you can donate.
We could use your help restocking the shelves for the Backpack Program. The Backpack Program serves district families in need with supplemental food and non-food items. This program helps create food stability for breakfast and lunch when our students are not in school. Please consider contributing and donating items to the program to continue to sustain the program. Items can be donated directly to the school or you can place an order through Amazon and ship it directly to our school from the Amazon page. Please remember to select, “No Weekend Delivery.”
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y75GZGW6DXNJ?ref_=wl_fv_le
High School Grades:
REMINDER:
Reminder: All report card grades for MP 2 and moving forward will be noted as the earned grade on the report card; for grades earned under a 50%, they will NOT rounded up to a 50%! Teachers will be reviewing this with students to remind them of this procedure. Any questions about this- please ask your student and/or their teacher.
SCHEDULING TIMELINE UPDATES:
February 21st: 11th grade scheduling- Parent verification due March 6th
February 29th : 10th grade scheduling- Parent verification due March 13th
March 11th: 9th grade scheduling- Parent verification due March 25th
March 24th: Deadline to make course request changes
April 26th: Acceleration forms due
June 21: Waivers due
Course Selection for NEXT school year
Scheduling for NEXT year
Scheduling will be here before we know it!
Some important dates to note:
Grades 9-11 Student Scheduling Timeline (2023-2024 for 2024-2025 school year)
Second week of February - Counselors Speak to current MHS Students in Social Studies Classes grades 9, 10, 11
Second week of February - Course Recommendation Process by Teachers - completed by teachers after grades are posted on 2/5/24. Parents should log on to PS to check these recommendations.
February 12-March 18 - Counselors meet with students 1:1 to do course selection. Parent verification form will be online. (Check SmartPass for appointment!) Students will be directed to contact parent before leaving meeting to inform parent selections are live in PS. Online parent verification form available for parents to review course requests and e-sign.
Feb 21-28: Counselors meet w/ 11th graders to pick classes for 12th grade
Feb 29-March 7: Counselors meet w/ 10th graders to pick classes for 11th grade
March 5: Counselors meet w/ 8th graders to pick classes for 9th grade
March 11-March 18: Counselors meet with 9th grades to pick classes for 10th grade
PARENT DUE DATES:
March 6 - 11th grade course selection parent verification forms due (Picking classes for senior year).
March 13 - 10th grade course selection parent verification forms due. (Picking courses for junior year).
March 13 - 8th grade course selection parent verification forms due. (Picking courses for freshman year)
March 25 - 9th grade course selection parent verification forms due (Picking classes for sophomore year).
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March 6-March 17 - Any parental questions after verification; Final call for last minute changes and missing verification forms for all grades.
March 24 - Final date for course request changes by students/parents.
June 21 - Due date for waivers.
End of MP 3 & 4 - Teachers confirm recommendation eligibility.
PARENTAL DUE DATES:
- Third week of Feb - 11th grade course selection parent verification forms due (picking classes for senior year).
- First week of March - 10th grade course selection parent verification forms due. (Picking courses for junior year).
- Second week of March - 8th grade course selection parent verification forms due. (picking courses for freshman year)
- Second week of March - 9th grade course selection parent verification forms due (picking classes for sophomore year).
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- March 6-March 17 - Any parental questions after verification; Final call for last minute changes and missing verification forms for all grades.
- March 24 - Final date for course request changes by students/parents.
- April 28 - Due date for waivers.
- End of MP 3 & 4 - Teachers confirm recommendation eligibility.
Honor a Teacher
Nominate a Teacher:
Dear Methacton High School Families,
Citadel Credit Union is honoring teachers in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster and Philadelphia counties with the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. The Citadel Heart of Learning Award is one of the areas longest standing initiatives.
If you know a teacher who truly cares about their students and puts in the extra effort to enhance their educational experience, please submit a nomination. Prizes will total $60,000 for the best teachers in the region along with a glass heart award for each winner.
To learn more go here
From the SEA:
Important Information for 8th Graders:
Tuesday, March 5th
High School Counselors will meet with students by team during the following times. Students will be assigned to one of six rooms based on their name. Students will schedule their course requests with their respective counselor. The rooms will be identified at a later date.
PD 2 (9:07 – 9:52) – Liberty
PD 3 (9:54 – 10:39) – Justice
PD 4 (10:41 – 11:26) – Independence
Below are the HS counselors' last names and the and the students they serve.
Peck Students with last names: A-B
Henning Students with last names: C-Fp
Langan Students with last names: Fr-Ki
Ruminski Students with last names: Kj-Nf
Howard Students with last names: Ng-Sc
Wells Students with last names: Sd-Z
Scholarship Applications -
Deadlines are Approaching!
Have you checked out our Virtual Bulletin Board? It contains all of important information for students, including our scholarship opportunities. Many of the deadlines are approaching at the end of the month.
Spirit Wear:
ATTENTION SENIORS- It's Time for Cap and Gown Orders & Diploma Name Confirmation
Cap and Gown Order Info:
Once again we have partnered with Student Services Company to provide our seniors with Methacton High School’s Custom Caps & Gowns and Official Graduation Products. They have also put together a short video presentation to explain these programs.
You can view the short video presentation here.
The deadline for these orders is Wednesday, October 18th!
Please be sure to go to sscgradstore.com to place your Cap and Gown and Graduation Products order online.
To avoid late fees and product restrictions, please be sure to place your orders by the deadline.
If you have any questions, their professional staff is ready to help!
Phone: 610-539-1330
Email: gowns@studentservicesco.com
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Name on your Diploma:
It is also time to share with us the how you would like your name to appear on your diploma. Please fill out the form below -- PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE SPELLING BEFORE YOU HIT SUBMIT!
We are also asking for a phonetic pronunciation to assist us with ensuring your name is read correctly. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this!
Graduation 2024
Graduation Reminder- School Obligations Up Until Graduation Day!
As a reminder, our graduation date is set for Tuesday, June 11 at 4pm. Full details will be released closer to the date. Until then, please note that students have mandatory graduation practices at school leading up to graduation, including Friday June 7, Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11. The graduation parade is also scheduled for Monday, June 10. Please do not make any plans or book any trips that overlap these days as practice is mandatory on all three days for students participating in the graduation ceremony. Thank you!