High School Happenings
March 23rd, 2023
June 7, 2023
Important Information
GRADUATION!!!
Practice begins tomorrow!
Graduation practice begins tomorrow. All three days are mandatory. Even if your senior does not have an exam, they still have to come to graduation practice. All practices will begin in the main gym.
Thursday (tomorrow)- Practice is at 11:40 until approximately 1:00. Those participating in the grad parade will have a snack and then board the bus to the elementary school. Those not participating will go home with their own transportation.
Friday- Practice is at 9:30am. We do not have an end time; this is our long day where we practice both inside and outside. The faster we are able to get through everything, the faster we can get the kids home. Students need to provide their own transportation home.
Tuesday- 9:30am until (we hope to have the kids dismissed by) 11am, but it could be longer. Students need to provide their own transportation.
Graduation afternoon- Students must be dropped off in the East wing between 3:00-3:15.
Entry to Graduation
All seniors will be given tickets for the graduation ceremony on at graduation practice on Friday (pending they do not have any obligations that need to be cleared up). Each senior will get two silver indoor/outdoor tickets, and four green OUTDOOR-ONLY tickets. If the ceremony is outdoors, all six tickets are eligible to be used. If it rains and the ceremony is indoors, only the two silver indoor tickets are eligible to be used.
In the event that it rains and the ceremony is indoors (we will make the call at 10am on graduation day), students will still be dropped at the east office. Parents will enter the school via the music entrance by the student parking lot, and will wait in line inside in the west wing, all the way down to the gate at the library. The doors to enter at the music wing will open at 3:00. You will need to show your silver indoor tickets to get in the door. No one will be permitted in without the silver inside ticket. The gate at the library that gives access to the main gym will not open until 3:30pm.
The handicapped entrance will be at the FCS wing/ teardrop and will also open at 3:00pm. Again, you will have to show your silver indoor ticket and blue handicapped ticket to get in. Without the pre-arranged handicapped ticket and being on the list, you will be sent to the music doors. All other doors to the building will be locked.
Please note that it is going to be at max capacity inside the gym. We are going to need you to sit shoulder-to-shoulder with the person next to you.
The event will be streamed for all others to watch and enjoy. That link will go live on the day of graduation and will be sent out district-wide, as well as published on the high school website.
Transportation will still be the same with the shuttle system from Fairview Village Church for anyone who needs it. The first shuttle will begin at 2:45pm.
Streaming Link for Graduation
Watch Graduation from the Comfort of your Home
Here is the link to watch the live stream of our ceremony:
Summer Work
For students currently in grades 8, 9, 10 and 11
Transitioning to MHS
Destination High School
Destination High School is our summer program where students can come in to meet with one of our school counselors and our student ambassadors in a smaller setting to familiarize themselves with the building and to ask questions they might have thought about over the summer. We recognize that whether you are transitioning to us as new school or transitioning back into the building, it can be overwhelming. We hope that by helping you feel comfortable in a new environment we can help reduce anxiety and worry that you may be experiencing.
Destination High School will run on: Thursday 8/3/23 and Tuesday 8/8/23. Both days will be from 10:00 to 11:30 and we have a cap at 50 students each event.
Students must sign up for a time slot to participate. Sign ups open on June 15.
Details can be found by clicking on the link below:
Freshman Orientation - Date for your calendar
August 24, 2023
Freshman Orientation will run on the morning of August 24th. Freshman Orientation is not mandatory but is encouraged for all incoming 9th grade students and new upper-class students. Students must provide their own transportation. The agenda for the day will be released in early August.
Summer Office Hours
Need working papers? Need to pick up a book for your upcoming AP course?
The East Wing office (carline pickup side) is our hub for the summer. No one is in the main office during the summer months. We are available in the East office on Mondays-Thursdays from 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm. Given vacation schedules of the office staff, it is always safest to call to make an appointment before coming over: 610-489-5000 ext: 25058.
Previously Shared Information
Graduation Flowers
Methacton Education Foundation- Flower Sale
The Methacton Education Foundation has again partnered with Penny's by Plaza Flowers to offer graduation flowers for our families to pre-order. All flowers pre-ordered through the link will be available for pickup behind the press box at graduation. https://www.methactonfoundation.org/news-events/graduation-flowers.html
Senior Portraits for the Class of 2024
Attention Current Juniors and Parents/Guardians of Juniors!
It’s time to start thinking about your senior portraits!
Lifetouch will be hosting three sittings for senior portraits.
- June 19 - June 22 (cafeteria)- enter through the East Wing and ring the bell.
- July 31- August 3 (Cafeteria)- enter through the East Wing and ring the bell.
- Sept 18, Sept 19, Sept 21, and Sept 22 (LGI)- enter through the outside door to the LGI.
Sign ups are through Lifetouch (not MHS)-- once they send us the website, we will share it with you. We just wanted you to have the dates so you can compare to your schedule and plan. We still do not have the link for sign ups but are working with the company and will share it with you asap.
Student Pickup During Final Exam Week- Important Safety Request
Similar to midterms, a student's schedule during final exam week is based on each student's individual schedule. We will provide bussing each morning, and then again at the conclusion of finals each day, but if students do not have an exam during either the first or second exam period, they are welcome to use their own transportation to be dropped off late or picked up early. Please see the exam schedule below (under "previously shared information"). If you are picking up your student during final exam week (East wing- same spot as usual), PLEASE plan to be patient during the drop off/ pickup times. It is a very congested area for about 20 minutes at the conclusion of each exam. We have requested the police to be onsite to help facilitate this. Please be mindful of our traffic patterns. If you are asked to wait so we can dismiss busses, please respect that request. Our administrators and security team will be onsite; please listen to them if they ask you to move your car up, wait, etc...
Reminders for Seniors (Class of 2023):
Senior Chromebooks
Attention Seniors: Seniors can begin handing in your Chromebooks, Cases, and Chargers starting on Tuesday, May 30th. Bring both items to the Library to hand-in. You will also be able to hand-in your Chromebook, Case, and Charger prior to Graduation practice on Thursday, June 8th or Friday, June 9th in the Main Gym Lobby. Seniors are required to have your Chromebook and Charger turned in on or before Friday, June 9th. Please make sure that you do not need your device for classes or exams prior to handing them in.
Graduation Reminders
We are days away from graduation!! As a reminder, all information can be found on our website. A few reminders:
- All three practices are MANDATORY. Every student participating in graduation MUST attend all three practices. Here's what to expect at those practices:
- Day 1: Thursday, June 9- Students will report to the main gym at 11:30am; Practice begins at 11:40am. Students will receive a notice for any obligations at the first practice They will NOT be able to participate in practice until all obligations are satisfied. (Please check your lunch account balance NOW!--we have many seniors with negative balances.) If they do not have a period 1 and/or 2 exam, they should plan to arrive to school between 11:10-11:20am and come in through the main doors. Please be on time- we have a tight schedule on the first day due to the graduation parade.
- Any students participating in the graduation parade after grad practice will have a snack provided by Home and School, and then will board the bus to their elementary school. (You needed to sign up for this if you are participating-- details found under "previously shared info" below.)
- Day 2: Friday, June 9- Students will receive their CAP & GOWN and TICKETS on the second day of graduation practice. Practice begins at 9:30am. We will start in the gym and then transition to be outside. Please feel free to bring a water bottle. Students should report to the main gym and be in their seat between 9:20-9:30am. If they do not have a period 3 exam, they should plan to report to school between 9:15-9:25 and enter the building through the main office.
- Monday, May 12- No practice, but make sure your gown is out of the bag and hanging up so the wrinkles come out. Please be aware of the tassel and the stole- we DO NOT HAVE extras. Please don't lose them.
- Day 3: Tuesday, June 13- Their third and final graduation practice is on the morning of graduation at 9:30am. Students should meet in their seat in the gym. They should plan to enter the school any time between 9:15-9:25 via the main entrance. We will do one last walk through and then they will be dismissed home. Our graduates need to be back to school at 3pm and report to the cafeteria. (They don’t need a ticket– their cap and gown will get them in!)
- Seniors- Not sure what to wear under your gown?? Please check out the graduation information website below.
- Guests- You must have a ticket in order to be admitted to the stadium. The gates to the stadium will open at 3pm. Please do not plan to arrive before then as you will not be able to get in. The first shuttle from Fairview Village Church will be at 2:45pm. You are welcome to cheer for your graduate but please refrain from bringing air horns or anything that may drown out the names of our students as they are being announced.
- Any other questions?? Please see our graduation information below-
STUDENT PARKING PASSES
Attention CURRENT Juniors-- Senior Parking Information Below
The Senior parking pass registration information for 2023-2024 has been posted on the HS website under Featured News and Announcements. Parking registration will open on Tuesday, May 16th starting at 10:00 am on the HS website under Site Shortcuts, the 2023-2024 senior parking sign-up will be displayed. You can click there and the form will open for you to be able to sign up for senior parking.
Please read all the parking pass registration information so you know exactly what you will need to have on hand to sign up and to complete the registration. .
Sticker distribution date will be held on Tuesday, July 11th at 8:00 am to 11:00 am in the HS auditorium lobby. If you have any questions please email Mrs. O’Neil at koneil@methacton.org or stop down to the East Wing Athletic/Activities Office.
Attention CURRENT Sophomores -- Junior Parking Information Below
The Junior parking lottery (44 spots) will occur the week before school begins. Details will be shared over the summer.
Element, Creative Arts Magazine
Element is a student-run interest group that produces an annual magazine showcasing Methacton High School students’ and staff’s creative writing and art. It is a Methacton High School publication that creates a space for the talented students and staff at Methacton High School to submit their writing and art. Element builds community through art and gives students an opportunity to share their creative expression with our school and community. This year's publication is a double publication containing the submissions from volume 8, 2021/22 school year and volume 9, 2022/23 school year. The cover contest winners are Kaylee Martin (2021/22) and Raymond Tai (2022/23).
Please support this publication! All proceeds of Element sales go directly to the activities fund to publish Element volume 10, 2023-24 for the upcoming school year.
Purchasing Options:
- Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3pltvSn
- Pen & Publish link: http://www.penandpublish.com/element-8-9
SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer School 2023
Attached please find information regarding Summer School 2023. Information on ACCELERATION or REMEDIATION can be found in the document attached.
FINAL EXAMS
Final Exam Schedule
Attached please find our final exam schedule for seniors; final exam schedule for underclass students; and a schedule for our NMTCC students.
From the School Counseling Office...
Please find important information from our School Counseling Office:
FALL 2023 SAT Registration Dates Have Been Released:
Go to your College Board account to register.
Test Dates:
- August 26- register by July 28
- October 7- register by September 7
- November 4- register by October 5
- December 2- register by November 2
Methacton High School Look Ahead
Upcoming Events (subject to change):
June 8- Mandatory Graduation Practice # 1; Graduation Parade
June 9- Mandatory Graduation Practice # 2
June 13- Mandatory Graduation Practice # 3
June 13- Graduation, 4pm, MHS stadium
June 14- Last Day of School for Underclassmen
June 21- MP 4 report cards posted