MHS Newsletter

MUKWONAGO HIGH SCHOOL - Feb 13th, 2025

Important Upcoming Dates:

February:

13 - Districtwide 2-Hour Early Release (Main Office closed from 1-3:30)

14 - NO SCHOOL (Main Office is CLOSED all day)

March:

11 - ACT Day (Juniors only)

13 - Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences (4-8 p.m.)

24-28 - Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)

PreACT Day: April 8 (9th & 10th Grade ONLY)

Prom: May 17

Last Day of School for Seniors: June 4

Last Day of School for 9th-11th Grade: June 11

Graduation: June 8

Main Office Closure Feb 13 & 14

Students, Parents & Guardians:

Please be aware that the High School main office is closed Thursday, February 13th from 1 - 3 pm., and all day on Friday, February 14th (non student day). You may stop in on the next school day, Monday, February 17th. Any voicemails will also be returned on Monday.

Have a great long weekend!

Scholarship Reminders for Seniors:

The deadline for Senior students to apply through Mukwonago’s Local Scholarship application is quickly approaching - it will close on Friday, February 21st, 2025 at 3:15PM. By filling out one application, your child is eligible to access over 30 different scholarship opportunities from the Mukwonago Community. This is a wonderful opportunity for any senior planning to pursue continued education after High School. Please talk with your Senior and encourage them to apply!

Additionally, there are many wonderful outside scholarship opportunities posted to the MHS Scholarship Website. Please encourage your Senior to review this site for new opportunities on a regular basis!

MHS Local Scholarship Application HERE

MHS Scholarship Page HERE

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kristin Koepke

School Counselor & MHS Scholarship Coordinator

Early College Credit Program

Early College Credit Program (ECCP) allows a student in grades 9-12 to apply to enroll in a UW System institution or a participating private/nonprofit institution of higher education (IHE), to take one or more courses up to 18 credits, for which the student may earn high school credit and post-secondary credit. Students must meet certain criteria. For information about ECCP in the UW System, please click here. For information about ECCP in the WAICU (Private Colleges & Universities), please click here. The deadline for submitting completed ECCP applications for Fall Semester 2025 is March 1, 2025. Completed applications can be turned in to your School Counselor.

Start College Now

Start College Now allows a student in grades 11-12 to apply to enroll in a Wisconsin Technical College, to take one or more courses up to 18 credits, for which the student may earn high school credit and post-secondary credit. Students must meet certain criteria. For information on Start College Now, please click here. For information about Start College Now and Waukesha County Technical College please click here. The deadline for submitting completed Start College Now applications for Fall Semester 2025 is March 1, 2025. Completed applications can be turned in to your School Counselor. Students cannot be enrolled in both ECCP and Start College Now at the same time.

Direct Admit Wisconsin Program

Junior Families - The time is here for you to opt in or opt out to the Direct Admit Wisconsin program. Again, this program is a partnership with the University of Wisconsin system that streamlines the college application process for your child. If you choose to participate in the program, the district will share some specific information from your child’s record with the University of Wisconsin system. Then, the universities that are participating will be able to decide if they can offer your child a direct admission offer which will allow you to bypass the traditional application process. Details regarding the program can be found here.

Early next week, you will receive an email with a link to the opt in/opt out form in Infinite Campus. This form will detail the specific information that the district will be sharing with the University of Wisconsin system if you choose to participate. Please read the form carefully in Infinite Campus and select your choice for opting in or out of the program. The deadline to opt in to the program is May 1, 2025. If you have questions regarding the program, contact your child’s counselor.

ACT Corner

A Good ACT Score Can Save You $!

Scholarships – Many colleges offer merit-based scholarships for a combination of GPA and ACT. Some states also have automatic scholarships based on ACT performance. These scholarships can help save tens of thousands of dollars.

Tuition Discounts – Some schools offer in-state tuition rates or reduced fees to out-of-state students with high ACT scores.

Fewer Remedial Classes – A good ACT score can exempt you from remedial courses, which cost money but don’t count toward your degree. The sooner you finish, the more money you save!

Military Job Placement – Students who are able to show academic strength on standardized tests can earn up to $50,000 in signing bonuses for high demand positions.

First One is Free - The statewide exam on 3/11 is free of charge to all students. Retaking the ACT can cost students up to $100 plus the time required to retake the entire test.

Trades Hiring Event

Hello everyone: please help spread the word to all students interested in the trades that we have our Trades Hiring Event on March 5th at Franklin HS. All high school students from these counties are invited: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Ozaukee. All of you are invited. Let me know if you would like to come and I will add you to the dinner count. Dinner: 4:30pm Chick-fil-A

Target audiences:

1. Graduating seniors looking for full time work

2. Juniors/sophs looking for a Youth Apprenticeship

3. Freshmen and their parents to learn about what is out there

Click the photo below to be directed to the link!

Sports Corner

Looking for something to do this weekend? Come cheer on any of the following MHS Varsity games, meets & invitationals, or simply just wish them luck! Go Muk!!!! 👏