Thank you to all of our MHS Students, Staff and Parents for a great first week of school at Matanzas. From Freshmen Frenzy on Monday through our SGA Takeover before school and at lunch today, it was an amazing first week.

Matanzas is definitely growing, as we have welcomed over 2,075 students to #theship this week. We are working through our hallway traffic patterns as we are busting at the seams, and we do anticipate that we will be adding instructional positions in the next few weeks to alleviate some overcrowded classrooms. We will communicate with students and parents if any adjustments need to be made once we have new staff hired.

All students were issued physical IDs this week at school. Students are required to have their IDs at all times - any previous Flagler Schools ID (even if it is from another school) with a barcode will work on the barcode scanners in the cafeteria and for bus transportation.

Thank you to all of our parents for their patience and cooperation as we work to get our students on and off campus safely and quickly. We are appreciative the Flagler County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit, who assisted us this week with analyzing our traffic patterns around campus.

Below are some updates that we ask families to consider that will help us with expediting student arrival and dismissal:

• Reminder that we dismiss 10 minutes later this year - students are not released from class until 2:50PM.
• Parents should NOT arrive to line up in the pick up line before 2:40PM. This causes traffic to back up onto Matanzas Woods Parkway.
• If you find yourself backed up on Matanzas Woods Parkway prior to dismissal, you are advised to pull off of the roadway onto the side of Matanzas Woods so as not to obstruct through traffic on that roadway. The FCSO has advised us that to stop on that road is a traffic violation.
• We have purchased an additional bike rack which will arrive early next week, those living in close proximity to the school should consider whether their child may be able to ride their bike to and from school.
• Any parent who needs to sign their child out early must do so prior to 2PM.

All car rider traffic will enter campus through the main gate, on Pirate Nation Way. Please follow posted signs and loop through the front parking lot and drop off/pick up students on the sidewalk directly in front of the school building.

Students should not be dropped off outside of the school gates. No U-Turns are allowed on Pirate Nation Way.

To make the line move as quickly and safely as possible, please follow the following tips:

• Continue to pull up behind the car in front of you
• When you get to the sidewalk in front of the school, pull all the way up toward the flagpole until the cars in front of you stop before loading or unloading students
• Traffic is lightest before 7:45AM and after 3:00PM, these are recommended times to have the shortest wait in the car line
• At peak times our car rider line takes 5-7 minutes from the time you turn onto Pirate Nation Way until you have picked up or dropped off your child - please be patient

Students are allowed into the courtyard beginning at 7:40AM and are allowed in classroom buildings beginning at 8:00AM.

The Conservatory has permanently closed the private road connecting Pirate Nation Way and Palm Harbor Parkway. All traffic, including car rider, must access campus by traveling down Matanzas Woods/Palm Harbor Parkway onto Pirate Nation Way.

Our neighbors have asked us to remind all parents that Forest Grove is not a designated pick up or drop off area. This area is for access of walkers and bike riders from the neighborhoods around Matanzas. All car riders should be picked up and dropped off on the sidewalk directly in front of the school, following our established traffic pattern.

Students who wish to request changes to their schedule for 24-25 are able to submit this request via online form through 8/23. The link to the form is posted on Schoology, students may submit this form ONCE.

Students are to follow their assigned schedule until counselors are able to review their request. All requests will be reviewed; students will receive an email from their counselor if the change cannot be made, or their new schedule will appear in Skyward. We ask that families and students do not email or call their counselors about schedules as this slows down the process for all. Thank you for your understanding as we work to get the best possible schedule for all of our students.

Homecoming is coming up soon! To be able to purchase a Homecoming dance ticket all students must have satisfied all debt to Flagler Schools, including tech fees.

Flagler Schools has partnered with MySchoolBucks to accept these payments. Families who have outstanding balances will be receiving emails from the Technology Department.

Bus information, including route information and pick up and drop off times, can be found on the Flagler Schools Transportation Website (link below).

All students are required to park in their assigned parking space, as indicated on their parking pass hang tag. Any student who has not yet picked up their parking decal must park in the dirt lot the first day of school as all spots in the paved lot are assigned to students.

Student drivers may enter the Matanzas Woods gate between the hours of 7:15AM and 8:15AM.

Students who have ordered and paid for their parking passes online may come to the dean's office at lunch during the first week of school to pick up their parking pass.

Any student who would like to park on campus for the 24-25 school year is required to have a MHS parking pass. Students should complete the Google Form below to apply for and pay for their parking pass (students must sign in using their Flagler Schools email address to access and complete the form). Students will be required to provide a photo of their driver's licence, their car insurance and registration information and pay the $37 fee (online) to submit the form online.

Parking spaces are first come, first served and spaces are limited. The paved lot is already sold out - we will stop selling parking passes for the dirt lot when all designated spots are sold.

If your child has not yet received their device, parents must complete the online Annual Registration and required forms first. Then, students will be able to schedule an appointment with the tech office to receive their devices beginning on August 19th.

Below is a link to the 2024-2025 Flagler Schools Student Code of Conduct, dress code expectations can be found on pgs. 13-14. All students are expected to be in dress code daily.

You can find your counselor listed under Advisor in Skyward. Counselors are currently focused on enrolling new students and ensuring that all of our students have a complete and accurate schedule prior to the first day of school.

In the 1st quarter, counselors will schedule one on one meetings with each of our 12th grade students to discuss future planning, and they will also conduct classroom visits throughout the first semester to assist 9th, 10th and 11th grade students with their needs.

Last Names A–G Terri Anderson Request Meeting

Last Names H–Ka & AICE Diploma Cohort Yasmin Cuevas Request Meeting

Last Names Ke-Ri Tammy Stuve Request Meeting

Last Names Ro–Z & ACCESS Cohort Kay Feist Request Meeting

Students with IEPS and Grad100 Students Heidi Fitzgerald Request Meeting

How do you schedule a guidance appointment? You can visit the guidance page and schedule an appointment to meet with your counselor

https://www.mhspirates.com/school-services/guidance

Students who complete community service hours, please use the Community Service Log to document the time spent volunteering. Logs should be turned into Ms. Pittman in the upper spot to be added to your transcript.

If a student's schedule needs to be adjusted due to AICE Score results Ms. Davis and Ms. Cuevas have emailed students individually to make those changes and we will ensure that all AICE cohort students are in the best possible combination of classes to earn their AICE Diploma Award.

Any AICE student wishing to retake an AICE exam must communicate with Ms. Davis, AICE Coordinator, by the end of the day on Friday, August 23rd.

To ensure your eligibility for any fall sport, you must create an account at athleticclearance.com and secure your athletic physical. If you encounter any challenges in creating an account or need assistance with the required paperwork, don't hesitate to reach out to Jamie Greiner in Athletics, at greinerj@flaglerschools.com, or Jordan Butler, Athletic Director at butlerjordan@flaglerschools.com. They'll provide you with all the guidance and support you need.

For sport-specific inquiries , you can directly contact the following fall sports coaches:

• Boys Bowling: Jens Oliva olivaj1@flaglerschools.com

• Girls Bowling: Jennifer Warren warrenj@flaglerschools.com

• Cheerleading: Emily Coale coalee@flaglerschools.com

• Cross Country: Katie Hoover hooverk@flaglerschools.com

• Football: Matt Forrest forrestm@flaglerschools.com

• Boys Golf: buchanane@flaglerschools.com

• Girls Golf: Brandie Alred Alredb@flaglerschools.com

• Swimming: Carrie Purdy Crpswim@gmail.com

• Volleyball: Dawn Moses mosesd@flaglerschools.com

For more information about Pirate Athletics and to stay updated on upcoming events, scores, and schedules, visit our website at presto.mhspirates.com. Additionally, follow us on Facebook and Twitter/X @MHSpiratesAD for live updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content.

We are pleased to announce that the graduation ceremony for the Matanzas High School Class of 2025 will take place on Wednesday, May 28th at 3:00PM at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center. Please mark your calendars!

Any student who has Executive Internship on their schedule is not allowed to be on campus during that period as this is an off-campus class. Beginning Monday, August 19th we will not be accommodating any students who do not have transportation, if a student is not able to be transported on and off campus during this period, they will be required to complete a schedule change.

The Cady website is open for appointments for both on-campus photo shoots (August 30th) or sessions at a Cady studio location (Orlando or Jacksonville). Select your appointment time on the Cady website (link below).

Sign ups are now open for any seniors who wish to take their senior pictures here at Matanzas - the date is August 30th, seniors are required to set up an appointment time on the Cady Studios booking website (below). The photo shoot will take place in the MHS Pirate Theater.

Website: mhspirates.com
Location: 3535 Pirate Nation Way, Palm Coast, FL, USA
Phone: 386 447 1575
Facebook: facebook.com/MHSPirateNation
X/Twitter: @PirateNationMHS

Instagram: @PirateNationMHS

Ms. Bozeman - Principal

bozemank@flaglerschools.com

Ms. Brock - AP (ESE)

brocks@flaglerschools.com

Ms. Novak - Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning)

novaks@flaglerschools.com

Mr. Scott - Assistant Principal (Guidance and Deans) scottj02@flaglerschools.com

Ms. Minn - Assistant Principal (MTSS, AICE, Testing, Facilities) minnk@flaglerschools.com

Coach Butler - Athletic Director

butlerjordan@flaglerschools.com

A-G : Terri Anderson

H-Ka & AICE Diploma Cohort: Yasmin Cuevas

Ke-Ri: Tammy Stuve

Ro-Z & Access Point Students: Kay Feist

Interventions, ESE & Behavior Cohort Students: Heidi Fitzgerald

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

Tips can be submitted anonymously via the web or by downloading the FortifyFL app. FortifyFL is also a shortcut in Classlink on all student devices.

Did you know that the MHS Daily Announcements are posted on our Matanzas HS website? To view, click the "Daily Announcements" megaphone on http://www.mhspirates.com