Testing tomorrow for AASA Math Test 4/22- Tomorrow is our last test for the State Academic Achievement Testing. We will be taking Math part 1 and 2. Please have your student to school on time! Thank you for your continued support.

Mountain Bike Team- Does your child want to join our Mountain Bike Team next school year. See below for Parent Information Night happening this week and how to register your student.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th - May 10th.Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our children. They not only impart knowledge but also instill values, inspire creativity, and provide guidance that extends far beyond the classroom. Their dedication, passion, and hard work are truly commendable, and it's important that we recognize and celebrate their contributions.

Let's come together as a community to show our appreciation for our teachers. Whether it's a simple note of thanks, a small gesture of kindness, or a heartfelt message expressing gratitude, every token of appreciation will make a meaningful difference.

School Needs: The office staff is looking for donations to replenish our teachers lounge. Please drop them off at the office if you are able to donate.

We need:

• Plastic forks, spoons, knives
• Paper plates and bowls
• Paper cups

Any 8th grade students interested in preparing for the Fall 2024 Spiritline tryouts are welcome to participate. Clinic attendees will learn and practice alongside the official Varsity tryout hopefuls.

What you will learn:

• Stretching for cheerleading that can be utilized and maintained over the summer

• Accurate motions and their names

• Proper technique for counting out and performing kicks & jumps

• A better understanding of what practices and the tryout process will look like at PHS

MORE INFORMATION IN THE DOCUMENT BELOW

Parent info night for the bike team sport on Wednesday, April 24th at 5pm in the Mile High cafeteria. For more information visit milehighcycling.org or instagram.com/milehighcycling.

Register Here

ALL STUDENTS

Monday, April 22nd - MATH Part 1 & 2

Tuesday, April 23rd - Soccer Game @ Mile High Middle School

Thursday, April 24th - Track Meet @ Chino High School

Thursday, April 24th @ 5pm - Mountain Bike Information Team Meeting

It’s not too late to donate for 2023! Keep your tax dollars local with Arizona's dollar-for-dollar school tax credit, which goes directly to the schools and eligible programs you choose. A.R.S. 43-1089 allows a tax credit of $200 for individuals and $400 for married couples filing jointly, to be made to a public school in support of extracurricular activities. In the past, tax credits have covered the cost of character education, after school activities, gifted education, music, art, and sports programs as well as supplemental field trips. To learn more or to make a tax credit donation today please visit: https://az50010920.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=527

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THERE, YOU WILL FIND A DOCUMENT THAT WILL OUTLINE BOTH CLASS AGENDA AND ASSIGNMENTS. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR SUCCESS.

STUDENT WELLBEING VISION

All PUSD students will have the opportunity to achieve academically and be positive contributing members of society.

STUDENT WELLBEING MISSION

PUSD will provide students with the skills needed for academic success by teaching self awareness, self regulation, and interpersonal skills to increase positive relationships on a personal, school, family and community level.

View our Student Wellbeing Weekly Check in by clicking here.

Email: ashley.tetreault@prescottschools.com
Website: https://bit.ly/MileHighMiddleSchool
Location: 300 South Granite Street, Prescott, AZ, USA
Phone: 928-717-3298
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prescottMHMS/

H.B. 2707 - Observe Moment of Silence

Enacted on September 24, 2022, H.B. 2707 requires all public and charter schools to provide students the opportunity to participate in a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. This one, but not more than two minutes can be used for contemplation or reflection in a manner determined by the student and their parents.

Please discuss with your child on how you would like them to observe this moment of silence. Teachers will prompt students to stay quiet for the time and think and reflect on "good things" or on what parents have discussed with them. Click here for Q&A on the law.

Tardies to class – At Mile High, the beginning of every class is a very important time and it is essential for students to be on time. Teachers use this time to greet students, share “Good Things,” and review the day’s agenda and objectives. If a student is tardy (without a pass from a staff member), the following consequences will be applied in an effort to prevent future tardies.

• Administration runs a tardy report multiple times a week.

• Students with 3 unexcused tardies to any class within the week receive a warning notification.

• Students with 4 unexcused tardies will receive one lunch detention

• Students with 5 unexcused tardies will receive two lunch detentions

• Students with 6 unexcused tardies will receive three lunch detentions

• Students with 7 unexcused tardies will receive one day of ISS

• Students with 8 unexcused tardies will receive two days of ISS

• Students with 9 or more tardies will receive disciplinary action for Defiance of Authority and truancy

What is being seen in the health office: stomachaches, diarrhea, sore throat, and headache. We work closely with YRMC Partners for Healthy Students, and they are continuing to see an increase of Strep, Flu and earaches. Please follow-up with your child’s doctor if symptoms persist and don't get better. Your child may return to school when all signs/symptoms have subsided/resolved without the use of medication, or when their physician provides a written statement indicating your child is ready to return to school.

Stay home if:

1. Fever is 100.4 or higher. (May return to school when your child is fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.)

2. Vomiting. (May return to school when your child has not vomited for 24 hours.)

3. Sore throat pain with difficulty swallowing; red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus and tiny red spots on the back of the roof of the mouth.

4. Swollen, itchy eyes with thick discharge, crusty or redness to the whites of the eye.

5. Rash that’s unrelated to a chronic skin condition.

6. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

7. Excessive mucus from the nose (runny nose) or sneezing unrelated to environmental allergies.

8. Persistent non-productive/productive cough. (May return to school when the cough is under control.)

Prescott Unified School District encourages students to take pride in their attire as it relates to the school setting. A spirit of support and cooperation between parents and school personnel is needed to ensure that students come to school appropriately dressed in attire that does not pose health or safety hazards and is appropriate to the school environment. Students should dress in a manner that takes into consideration the educational environment, safety, health, and welfare of themselves and others.

Allowable Dress & Grooming

• Leggings or yoga pants as long as they are not see-through or reveal undergarments.

• Ripped or torn jeans but that do not have holes that reveal undergarments, or buttocks.

• Baggy pants that cover undergarments and do not fall off when students walk/run.

• Shirt straps that are wider than credit cards.

• Shirts must have an appropriate length (must cover all skin between shirt and pants/skirts/shorts).

• Must cover the torso (both front and back) and have an appropriate neckline and fitted armholes.

• Undergarments should not be visible at any time.

• Hats and sunglasses may be worn while outside. When entering a building hats will be removed, with the exception of religious headgear.

• Shoes or sandals with a hard sole must be worn at all times.

Non- Allowable Dress & Grooming

• Clothing with obscene words, slogans, double meanings, sexual content, acts of violence, considered hate speech, or anything that can be interpreted as immodest or indecent.

• Any clothing promoting, advertising, or depicting alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.

• Tube top or bandeau shirts

• Pajamas, Blankets, Slippers, Flannel Pants/Onesies, ect.

• Hoods, stocking caps, headgear (crowns, ears, etc), costumes and bandanas are not to be worn during the regular school day.

• Articles of clothing or jewelry which may cause damage, maintenance problems, or present any safety concerns or school disruptions (ie chains, spikes, etc).

• Students are not allowed to draw or write on themselves or others.

• Make-up should be used with restraint. Hair needs to be styled so that the student’s eyes are visible.

• Applying perfume, cologne, hairspray, body spray, make up and other personal hygiene items are not allowed in class, restrooms or hallways. P.E. Teachers will monitor proper use in the locker rooms.

• Nails that are filed in pointed shapes (coffin nails, stiletto nails). Nail length needs to be appropriate to the school environment and setting.

The school administration reserves the right to employ administrative judgment in disallowing any clothing, accessories, jewelry, and/or other items which could include any trends or fads that are distracting to the educational process, atmosphere, climate, or that pose a safety issue.

IF STUDENTS ARE OUT OF DRESS CODE THEY WILL BE ASKED TO CHANGE CLOTHES USING CLEAN/NEW CLOTHING IN THE NURSE'S OFFICE, OR PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED TO BRING ALTERNATIVE CLOTHING ITEMS TO SCHOOL. STUDENTS WITH INAPPROPRIATE WORDS OR IMAGES MAY BE ASKED TO COVER THEM WITH TAPE OR CHANGE CLOTHING.

PUSD Cell Phone Policy

Why do we have rules around cell phones?

Cell phones are valuable and important communication devices in today’s world. Prescott Unified School District schools are committed to an academic environment where students are engaged in their learning, actively participating, and building academic endurance. However, use of cell phones during the instructional day severely impedes and distracts from the learning process.

For more information:

• https://districtadministration.com/cellphone-policy-difficult-call-school-district-leaders/

Cell Phones / Electronic Devices

For safety and communication purposes, cell phones MAY be brought on campus and to school activities and events. All electronic devices, including cell phones, ipods, earbuds/headphones, ect. must be put away upon entering campus and remain out of sight throughout the school day, activities, and events. Electronic devices are NOT permitted during passing periods or at lunch. Electronic devices will be left in the classroom when students are using a pass to leave class.

If electronic devices are found in violation of this policy, the item will be confiscated by a staff member and students will have to have parent signatures and follow the policy on the confiscated item document to have the item returned.

• 1st offense - Student may pick up confiscated item in the office at the end of the day. Student was informed of and understood the 2nd offense.

• 2nd offense - Student may pick up confiscated item in the office the next day if this form is signed by a parent/guardian and turned in.

• 3rd offense - Student's parent/guardian must claim confiscated item in office. (Parent/Guardian may claim the item in the office between 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

• 4th offense - Disciplinary action will be taken for Defiance of Authority; Cell Phone Contract will be enacted.

Cell phones are only allowed for use after the final dismissal bell has rung and the student is not participating in afterschool programs.

If students need to be contacted during school hours, please go through the school office. A phone is also available in the front office for students to use to communicate with parents. The school is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen cell phones and electronic devices.