Badger Pup Bulletin

News From Mrs. Tetreault

Perfume and Cologne

We are seeing an increase of students bring and using perfume and cologne at school.

• Applying perfume, cologne, hairspray, body spray, make up and other personal hygiene items are not allowed in class, restrooms or hallways. P.E. Teachers will monitor proper use in the locker rooms.

We will be confiscating and products if they are being used at school. Students can claim the products from the office at the end of the day.

Spring Break - March 17-21

Boys and Girls Soccer Tryouts: March 25th-March 27th from 3:00-5:00 PM

We are calling all 7th-8th graders to try out for boys and girls soccer! You MUST be registered to participate in tryouts. This season, we will be using Final Forms for sports registration. To register your child for soccer, please your your parent account on Final Forms. Instructions are provided below.

~ Please email amber.allen@prescottschools.com if you need assistance.

Track and Field: March 24th (No Tryouts)

We are calling all 7th-8th graders to participate in track and field! You MUST be registered to participate in tryouts. This season, we will be using Final Forms for sports registration. To register your child, please your your parent account on Final Forms. Instructions are provided below.

~ Please email amber.allen@prescottschools.com if you need assistance.

SUBJECT: This is your last chance to join us in Washington, DC – Extended payments plans available

Exciting news!! We still have room on our Washington, DC trip! Check out our trip website here: DC trip

Our Trip ID is 215143. Use this to sign up at worldstrides.com/signup or by phone at 800-468-5899.

Please don’t hesitate to send me an email if you have any questions. I’m excited about this trip. I hope your child can join us.

If you have questions please contact Mrs. Van Demark: kathryn.vandemark@prescottschools.com

If you have a positive interaction or shout out with a staff member you can share it here!

3/11: Choir Concert 7pm @ PHS Ruth Street Theater

3/13: Boys Basketball Tournament @ Pronghorn Middle School

3/17-3/21: Spring Break

3/24: Quarter 4 Starts

Click on Flyer below.

The state of Arizona has a law that is a windfall for schools and taxpayers. It allows for a tax credit of up to $400 for payment of fees or donations to a public school for support of extra-curricular activities.

What is a Tax Credit? A tax credit reduces your tax liability by the amount of the credit. That means if you give $400 to eligible school activities, you can reduce your Arizona tax bill by the entire $400 (unless you don’t pay any Arizona Income Tax- It can’t reduce your tax liability below $0).

Imagine that at the end of the year when you calculate your taxes, you can reduce the amount you owe the state by up to $400, or if you expect a refund, it can be $400 higher!

What is the maximum amount I can give? Married couples can give up to $400 per calendar year and individuals can give up to $200. If you make this donation before April 15, 2025 you may take advantage of it on your 2023 tax return. Of course, we hope you consider it as a yearly donation.

What programs are eligible? In order to receive the tax credit, the money must be paid as a fee to an eligible extra-curricular activity, or as a donation to eligible extra-curricular activities.

Who can pay fees or donate? Anyone may donate to these programs. You don’t need to be a parent to help the school and take advantage of the tax credit program.

How do I donate? It’s easy to make a donation to these programs. We are required to furnish the Arizona IRS with the information on the payments, so when you make the payment/donation we have you fill out a very simple form. We have attached a tax credit form below for your donation. We will provide you with a receipt specifying that you have donated to an eligible tax credit program.

To learn more or to make a tax credit donation today please visit:

https://az-prescott-lite.intouchreceipting.com/

As many of you know, last year our yearbooks were delivered late and we have decided this year we have switched yearbook companies from Balfour to Dorian. Yearbooks are for sale ~ ONLINE ONLY. Click on the link below to order before the price goes up.

https://www.facebook.com/prescottMHMS/

https://www.instagram.com/prescottmhms/

Email: ashley.tetreault@prescottschools.com
Website: https://mileh.prescottschools.com/
Location: 300 South Granite Street, Prescott, AZ, USA
Phone: 928-717-3241
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prescottMHMS/

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to emphasize the importance of regular school attendance and how it impacts your child's academic success and overall development.

Every school day offers valuable opportunities for learning, collaboration, and growth. Consistent attendance ensures that students can engage fully with the curriculum, build essential skills, and strengthen their understanding of key subjects. Missing school can lead to gaps in learning, which can affect future academic progress and make it harder for students to catch up.

In addition to academics, regular attendance helps foster positive social skills, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility—traits that are essential for success both inside and outside the classroom. By prioritizing school attendance, we are setting our students up for success in the future.

We understand that there are sometimes unavoidable circumstances that may prevent attendance, and we are here to support your child in those times. Please feel free to reach out if you need any assistance or guidance in helping maintain consistent attendance.

Together, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education!

Warm regards,

Mile High Administration

1) Will it ever snow this year?? Maybe this weekend! We are approaching the time of year when snowy or icy roads may impact our school days. Please visit our PUSD website for full information about potential 2-hour delays or cancellations.

Some highlights:

• Student and staff safety is our highest priority, with in-person instruction another top priority.
• When roads may be snowy or icy, we consult with the City’s Streets Department, with local weather experts, and with our PUSD Transportation Department to make a call if school can be held on our regular schedule.
• We continue to closely monitor the forecast and actual weather and local road conditions as late as 5:00 am, when for busing reasons we must make a call about a regular schedule or a 2-hour delay. (If the forecast is definite that a delay will be necessary the following morning, we can sometimes make that call the previous evening.)
• Information about school delays/cancellations will be posted on our website by 5:30 a.m. Notices will also be sent by email, text, and our PUSD app. Please be sure that your contact information is up to date with your school.
• Prescott has a variety of elevations and streets. While school attendance is very important, if your family determines that your circumstances make it unsafe to commute, our schools will be understanding.
• If school is canceled or delayed, there are no scheduled before-school clubs or classes.

Clubs start on January 13th and will cost $30 for the quarter. Students received information about the available clubs, and if your child would like to participate, they’ll need to fill out the club registration paperwork and pay the fee before joining. If they didn’t receive the paperwork, it’s available in the office. Students can start participating at any time this quarter. Let us know if you need more details!