Greetings Warrior Families and Friends,
There is much to celebrate at Muskego High School - watching our Warriors succeed in the classroom every day and outside in their many co-curriculars. However, this week's biggest celebration is our Division 1 MHS state champion dance team. These girls work hard year round and have trained for years to win. This is an Incredible accomplishment and a true testament to the Warrior spirit! Congrats and well deserved.
On a more serious note, I had a conversation with a couple of students about some social media challenges they were experiencing. They shared with me how difficult it is being a teen because of social media. At one point, they shared how some apps allow anonymous posting of really malicious, hurtful content. One of the students even joked that they wish they did not have a phone sometimes. My takeaway is that we need to keep having conversations with our kids about how harmful online bullying can be - it can be devastating. Often students only partially think through their actions or act without thinking through the real harm of their choices. At times, they are trying to be funny or "cool" but instead end up hurting others. Part of them becoming the best version of themselves is to be able to think about others. We must help our students understand the permanence and impact of their online actions. Once something is posted, it will be there forever. Talking to them about the harm of making online posts and threats is important as these actions can have lasting impacts. Unfortunately, teens may do something in a moment that they will regret long afterward.
Our Warriors do amazing things and shine in so many ways. I realize, however, the students I spoke with are right that being a teenager is challenging and social media makes it even tougher. They need our support and guidance to navigate through these tough times and become the best version of themselves.
Please reach out to one of us if you need support or have any questions.
Have an amazing weekend!
Go, Warriors!
Andy Bavlnka
Principal
*Please note below in the parking section a slight change to which Door will be open during the morning passing periods*
IMPORTANCE OF ATTENDANCE
We know that regular school attendance is a priority for students.
- Our goal is that all students have a daily attendance rate higher than 95%, as we know it strongly impacts student achievement and success.
- Additionally, we want ALL MHS students to be College, Career, and Community ready. We know that a 95% attendance rate prepares our students to be successful beyond high school.
- Please reach out to Ms. Jen Gigl (jennifer.gigl@muskegonorway.org) for support if your student is struggling with attendance. We are here for you!
PARKING & DRIVING & SAFETY AT MHS for 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR
From the Desk of SRO Kristalidis:
- Safety at MHS:
- Safety is very important at MHS. One of our priorities is keeping all doors secure. Please have a conversation with your student about keeping doors closed (they should never be propped open!).
- Additionally, students should not allow anyone in doors as all students and visitors should enter through the designated doors.
- Finally, if something seems out of place, please report it immediately to the administration or the SRO.
- New Drivers:
- This message is especially for newer drivers and if this is your first winter driving.
- In addition to the tips on the poster below, an important reminder is that Wisconsin law requires you to use your headlights during periods of limited visibility. Limited visibility means that objects are not visible from a distance of 500 feet from your vehicle (i.e., when it's snowing, raining, or foggy).
- Drive safely!
- *Please take a minute to reinforce the need to be careful in school parking lots in terms of speed, honoring stop signs, and being extra attentive. We have lots of traffic and new drivers. We want to keep everyone safe. :)
- For parking information: Click here (map included).
- NEW FOR SEMESTER 2 2024-25- DOOR 29:
- Previously we had allowed students to enter the building during the morning passing periods at door 16. We will be moving this process, which is outlined below, to door 29 (Math door) off of the PAC parking lot. We have identified that there is more parking available in this lot during the times in which students are arriving at school.
- For the second semester we will be allowing students to enter MHS through Door 29 (Math Doors) during morning passing periods to help students get to class on time:
- Door 29 will be open during passing periods between 1st and 2nd, 2nd and 3rd, and 3rd and 4th hours.
- The doors will ONLY be open during the five-minute passing period window. A staff member will be monitoring students entering the building during this time.
Muskego High School
Email: mhs-admin-office@muskegonorway.org
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/high/
Phone: 262-971-1790
Twitter: @MHSBavlnka