Manvel HS eNews

We had a great week 1 as we welcomed our students back from the Holiday break. Although it was cold, we had a successful week as we rolled out student IDs. Thank you for working with us to ensure our Mavs are meeting our campus expectations.

• Attendance is important! It impacts receiving credits, attending extracurricular events, PROM, etc. Come to school everyday and be on time!
• Good Behavior is important and actions have consequences. Be sure to make good choices and be the best version of you each and everyday at MHS!
• Treat everyone with respect!
• Student IDs were distributed in all English Classes on Tuesday, 1/7. MHS students will need their IDs to ride the bus.
• NO Blankets (We know it's cold outside but students may not bring blankets)
• Be in dress code
• Natural Hair Color
• No Slides
• No Pajamas
• No hats or beanies (in the building)
• No jeans with holes above the knee
• No headphones (they will be confiscated if seen)

If a student missed their exam for any reason, they have until January 17th to make up their exam. Make-up exams must be scheduled with their teacher.

Hoka Hey,

Jamie Baldwin, Principal

Juniors and Seniors can began purchasing prom tickets on Monday January 13th and Wednesday January 15th. 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.

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

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

Hello from Space Center Houston!

We are inviting your students to apply to the teen volunteer program at Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center. Each summer, we welcome a group of teen volunteers behind the scenes to engage directly with the artifacts, stories, and people of the space program. We are seeking enthusiastic youth with a passion for space exploration for summer 2025.

We hope that you share information about our program with your students and any faculty members that might be able to identify potential volunteers. Students must be 13-17 years of age by May 27, 2025, and commit to volunteering for 3 full weeks between May 27 and August 8. Weeks do not have to be consecutive.

Program Highlights:

• Personal and Professional Development: In-depth training, instruction, and guidance to ensure success in facilitating hands-on activities and giving short talks. Work with educators to inspire explorer campers. Develop skills that will pay off throughout their scholastic and professional careers.

• Stellar Benefits: Complimentary access to Space Center Houston when not volunteering, discounts on events, unique experiences, and much more!

• Valuable Volunteer Hours: Opportunity to earn over 100 hours certified for the President's Volunteer Service Award.

• Unique Experiences: Meet interesting people from international guests to key members of our historic space program.

• Lasting Memories: Opportunities to collaborate with their peers and crew, test new ideas, and receive awards and recognition at special volunteer events.

Enclosed is a flyer that can be shared or posted anywhere that might reach interested candidates. For more information on our volunteer programs, and to apply, please visit our website: Volunteer at Space Center Houston

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.

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