Warrior Weekly News

It was an amazing week at MHS with our students shining in many ways everyday. One of the highlights this week was our Advanced Culinary students preparing a Japanese Fusion meal on Monday for the School Board meeting. They prepared this meal in the new culinary lab! It was really cool to see them trying new techniques, learning about food from other cultures, and sharing what they did. The excitement in their voices, as they spoke to a room of adults about they they learned, was awesome. I am so proud of them. I was just as amazed by our choir students that opened the School Board meeting with a powerful rendition of our National Anthem. The dedication they show to their craft filled the room with beautiful notes.

As we reach the end of October, I want to take a minute to talk about the power of being present every day at school. This is the time of the year that students may begin to miss a few days here and there. Know that student attendance is a priority at MHS because of the impact that absences have on student achievement. Additionally, we hear from our business partners that attendance and punctuality are key attributes that they look for in employees. The habits students develop during high school become part of who they are as adults. Part of what we want our students to learn is the power of showing up every day and being reliable - even when it is not easy. If you see your student developing a bad pattern related to attendance and/or tardies, please reach out to a counselor or administrator so that we can partner to get your student back on track.

Last thought for the day. Get outside this weekend and enjoy some time with your loved ones. Go for a walk. Talk. Enjoy the simple things a bit.

Have an amazing weekend!

Go, Warriors!

Andy Bavlnka

Principal

262-971-1790 EXT 4500

Email: mhs-admin-office@muskegonorway.org
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/high/
Phone: 262-971-1790

Twitter: @MHSBavlnka

• November 5: Quarter 1 ends
• November 12: ACP (Academic Career Planning) Day
• November 13: D1 Student-Athlete Signing Day 12:05pm-12:30pm
• November 27, 28 and 29: NO SCHOOL

Muskego FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) is hosting a couple of fundraisers that we would love to focus your attention on. Our officer team is looking to raise money for the Alzheimer Association and increase event attendance.

One of our upcoming events is the Mother-Son Dance which will be hosted on November 2nd. We ask you to help us by spreading the message to anyone who might be interested in attending. All of the proceeds from this event will go back to our fundraising efforts for FBLA competitions and chapter expenses. Please view the graphic below if you or a loved one is interested in this event.

Link to buy tickets

Our chapter has set a goal to raise $5000 district-wide for the Alzheimer's Association. This money will help to find a cure for Alzheimer's, a deadly condition that affects millions. If you are willing to donate to the cause, please stop in the Warriors Warehouse to make an in-person donation or you can donate virtually through the link below.

Link to donate virtually

Muskego FBLA thanks you for your time and support!

The Drama Club has been working to stage two shows this fall: The Play That Goes Wrong and Merry Murders At Montmarie. Please come support the incredible cast and crew who have been assembling these shows by buying tickets! All shows are performed in the MHS PAC.

The show schedule is as follows:

• 11/7 Thursday @7pm Merry Murders At Montmarie
• 11/8 Friday @7pm The Play That Goes Wrong
• 11/9 Saturday @7pm Merry Murders At Montmarie
• 11/10 Sunday @2pm The Play That Goes Wrong

Buy tickets at www.mhspac.com.

MHS swim students showing the little Warriors from Bay Lane middle school how to swim.

Parents struggling financially may apply now to receive 2024 Christmas gift assistance.

Please share our sign up link with families in your organization who would benefit from our services. Images have been provided below to post on your organization's social media pages and in your newsletters to help spread the word.

Visit https://www.christmasclearingcouncil.org/application for program information and application links.

Deadline to apply is Nov. 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

To qualify, a family must:

• Live in Waukesha County, WI or be caring for a Waukesha County foster child.

• Have custody of the children they are applying for.

• Provide proof of financial hardship.

• Have children ages 0-18 (will accept older if still enrolled in high school.)

Please take a minute to reinforce the need to be careful in school parking lots in terms of speed, honoring stop signs, and being extra attentive. We have lots of traffic and new drivers. We want to keep everyone safe. :)

For parking information, click here (map included).

On Wednesday, November 13th, MHS will be hosting a Planning for Post-Secondary Options event. This event and information is for current juniors, seniors and their guardians. The event will begin promptly at 6:00pm in MHS’s Performing Arts Center. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight and knowledge of different post-secondary options from four-year public and private universities, technical colleges, and military options. Guest speakers will have tables set up in the PAC lobby before and after the event to speak individually with families.

Standard AP Exam Registration is open as of September 2nd until November 1st, after this date there is a $10 late fee. AP (Advanced Placement) exams are optional exams that students can take for potential college credit if they receive a qualifying score. Please find more information about the registration process HERE.

MHS is excited to host our annual Financial Aid Information Night presentation. We are pleased to welcome a Carroll University representative who will speak about the FAFSA in great detail and why it can benefit everyone to complete the FAFSA application! This opportunity will take place on November 20th at 6pm in the MHS Performing Arts Center. Please reach out to School Counselor, Mrs. Christine Knapp (christine.knapp@muskegonorway.org) with any questions!

What: ASAP is a tutoring program for Freshman students which monitors student progress, reduces student failures, and increases communication among teachers, parents, administrators, guidance Counselors and support staff.

Where: Room 288

When: Tuesdays After School (2:30-3:30)

***Dates are subject to change

October: 29

November: 5, 19

December: 3, 17

January: 7, 14

February: 11, 18

March: 4, 18

April: 22, 29

May: 13, 27

June: 3

Why: We want students to be successful. A referral to the program is not necessary in order to attend the After School Academic Program but a referral form can be found on the School Website under the Parents & Students Tab under Academic Resources. Students are welcome to get help any week it works in their schedule.

To view current support staff job vacancies, click HERE

Click here for more information on tours.

• Events at Lakepoint Church for November. See more info here.

• Mother/Son Wild West Outing, Saturday 11/2 at MHS. See flyer here.
• Muskego Warriors Shooting Team informational meeting 11/18. Info here
• Dairyland Bus Company is hiring, see flyer here.

Please click here to let us know what you think of school lunch.

Mr. Matt Mueller, Gabe Morales, Tony Stiemke and Wyatt Joslin

Taher is now offering catering services for your events. Also, Taher is hiring. See the attached flyers for more information.

• Taher Catering Services
• Taher Hiring Flyer

We will be allowing students to enter MHS through Door 16 (Athletic Doors) during morning passing periods to help students get to class on time:

• Door 16 will be open during passing periods between 1st and 2nd, 2nd and 3rd, and 3rd and 4th hours.

• The doors will ONLY be open during the five minute passing period window. A staff member will be monitoring students entering the building during this time.

• Report absences before 8:30 am.

• Report absences by logging into Infinite Campus, either through the Campus Parent App or from a computer.

• Once logged in, click More, then Absence Requests.

• Select your student(s).

• Select the reason from the drop-down.

• Select the absence type.

• Select the date(s).

• Add Comments.

• Click Submit

We will now be sending out the weekly parent/guardian/student newsletter via email AND by text going forward. To make sure that you receive communication either way, double-check your settings in IC. Here is a form to follow along to make sure your settings are correct.

Our Weekly Parent Newsletter is a great way to keep up on the happenings of MHS. Additionally, our webpage and social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook are used to help celebrate the awesome things our students are doing.

Please consider following us on Twitter @MHSBavlnka or Muskego-Norway Schools on Facebook.

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