Manvel HS eNews

Manvel’s Parade of Lights will return on December 14, 2024, for holiday fun the whole family can enjoy! The event will take place at Manvel High School, 19601 Hwy 6, with a variety of pre-parade activities from 4 – 6 p.m., the parade at 6:30 p.m., and a ceremonial tree lighting facilitated by Mayor Dan Davis to close the event.

Before the parade begins, families can cozy up with warm hot cocoa and enjoy a complimentary cookie. Capture the holiday spirit with Santa by taking printable photos against a festive backdrop. For those seeking a bit more excitement, an oversized, double-lane snow slide awaits, promising unforgettable holiday thrills!

Children are invited to pen their Christmas wishes to Santa Claus at our Letters to Santa station and the City of Manvel will ensure their wish lists reach the North Pole via our special mailbox.

The highlight of the evening will be the Parade of Lights at 6:30 p.m. The parade will follow McCoy Rd. north, circle through Manvel Jr. High, and return to the Manvel High School parking lot. Spectators are encouraged to line up along either side of the street for the best view of the floats.

Semester exams begin on December 17, and we wanted to remind you that lunch and study hall are optional for students on all exam days. Also, semester exams must be taken during the semester exam window (Dec 17-20). No exams are allowed to be given before December 17th.

If a student misses an exam for any reason, they can make it up during the study hall time designated during Final Exam Week or from Jan 7 - 17. Make-up exams must be scheduled with their teacher.

On Friday, there is no Study Hall but lunch begins that day at 10:45am. Lunch Friday will be a grab and go sack lunch. Students can leave, if they wish, when lunch begins each final exam day (Dec 17-20). If you do not want your student to leave, please communicate your expectations to them before final exams begin. If a student leaves campus during the optional lunch/study hall time, they will not be allowed to re-enter the building and must remain off campus until dismissal.

Buses will run promptly at 2:50pm Tuesday(Dec 17th) through Thursday(Dec 19th) and at 11:00am on Friday December 20th. If they are not on the bus at the time listed above, they will miss it and must make alternate arrangements.

The halls of Manvel High School were filled with holiday cheer as the Future Teachers held their annual "Cupcakes and Cocoa" event on December 6th while a new tradition began. More than 25 Christmas trees have been decorated by different clubs and organizations and line the bell tower surrounding the library.

A big Hoka Hey Shoutout to all the clubs, organizations and departments that participated in the Magical Maverick Christmas Tree Contest. The North Pole Voting station closed today and the winner will be announced next week.

On Monday, 12/9, A representative from the Brazoria County Petrochemical Council spoke to students about BCPC Signing Day. The mission of the program is to provide an avenue for CTE students that have taken industrial-based courses in high school to have the opportunity to work in the industry.

BCPC Signing Day is an outstanding opportunity for ALL CTE students to interview with reputable companies and receive job opportunities with pay ranging from $18-25/hr base, often with insurance and retirement plans. The average Texas starting salary for entry-level workforce is $35,115. The average salary for CTE students going through Signing Day is $47,865. This opportunity can and has led to generational change for some of our Alvin ISD students.

Chemistry students learned about converting moles into baking measurements with the ingredients of a chocolate chip cookie recipe. Students took their converted measurements and made their own cookie dough and baked cookies this week. A tasty and fun real life application of science.

If you are wanting to only order the cap and gown and not a package, click the link below and scroll all the way down to Grad Essentials.

1) How to get a Permit

a) The Student must be clear of fines/fees/parking tickets or Special Circumstances present.

b) Fill out the Student Vehicle Registration form

2) What Information is Required

a) Driver’s License

b) Copy of insurance for the vehicle being driven with the student listed as a driver on the policy.

c) Completed form. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

d) License plate or temporary plate number of the vehicle.

e) Signed and dated drug testing consent form.

f) Fee: $25.00

It is important for student to arrive to school on time. Students not in class by 7:20 AM will be sent to a tardy kiosk and marked late. Students are late if they are not in class before the bell rings each period.

Students are let into the building at 6:50 AM and students are dismissed to 1st period at 7:12 AM.

Students need to be in dress code everyday. Here are a few reminders:

1. Hair must be a natural color
2. Tights may ONLY be worn UNDERNEATH school appropriate shorts, skirts, pants, or dresses
3. Tights with a T-shirt is not acceptable.
4. Dresses, shorts, skirts and shorts should not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee
5. Tennis skirts are NOT in dress code
6. Holes/Frays in the shorts, skirts, pants and jeans can be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
7. Crop Tops and Tied up T-shirts are against the Dress Code. Students mid sections should be covered at all times
8. Hats, hoods or any other type of head covering should not be worn in the building
9. Sandals must have a back strap, slides are not in the student dress code