MST Weekly Update

Good afternoon to all of our MST family members.

Nearly 50 juniors and seniors attended a college fair at Southern NH University on Wednesday. Thanks to Ms. Stephen for helping to organize the event, to Mr. Simpson and Gear Up for providing transportation, and to our counselors, Mrs. Tetu and Ms. Wheeler, for accompanying our students to the event. Nest week Gear Up is organizing visits to Plymouth State University, New England College and Colby-Sawyer College. It is great to see so many of our students looking at all possibilities after high school.

This week we started using the new electronic hall pass system in some classes. More information will be provided next week when we roll it out to all high school classes.

All are welcome to attend the third annual CelebratED MHT, an all-day celebration of our public schools and community. The event will be held from 10 am-4 pm on Saturday, September 23, at Veterans' Park in downtown Manchester.

WHAT: Third annual CelebratED MHT!
WHERE: Veterans Park, 723 Elm Street, Manchester
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm on Saturday, September 23
WHO: Everyone is welcome

CelebratED MHT is held in partnership with Manchester Proud, and more than 40 city departments and community organizations. The event includes free activities, entertainment and food, as well as a free shuttle bus that will run throughout the day. Below, you can find event highlights, an event map, as well as the shuttle bus schedule.

CelebratED MHT highlights:

• Participation by all 21 Manchester School District schools in live performances, presentations, and activities
• Special guest performance by Martin Toe
• “Game Changer” Awards, celebrating the excellence of our students and staff
• “We Show Up” elementary school participation contest
• “Art Gallery in The Park” student art exhibition
• FREE food for all kids and families
• FREE books for all Manchester School District students from the Bookmobile
• Kids activities throughout the day, including Manchester Police and Fire demonstrations, robotics competition, sidewalk chalk drawing, games, dance lessons and our School of Technology’s student built airplane.

Shuttle bus stops and schedule:

The free shuttle bus, courtesy of Manchester Transit Authority, will run continuously from 10 am to 5 pm. The shuttle bus will make two stops on the East Side of the river and two stops on the West Side before returning to Veterans Park.

• Stop 1:

  JFK Memorial Coliseum

  • 303 Beech Street, Manchester, NH 03103

  • 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm

• Stop 2:

  South Elm Street

  • Intersection of West Baker Street & South Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03103

  • 10:10 am, 11:10 am, 12:10 pm, 1:10 pm, 2:10 pm, 3:10 pm, 4:10 pm

• Stop 3:

  Veterans Memorial Park

  • 723 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03103

  • 10:20 am, 11:20 am, 12:20 pm, 1:20 pm, 2:20 pm, 3:20 pm, 4:20 pm

• Stop 4:

  West High School

  • 9 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester, NH 03102

  • 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm

• Stop 5:

  Parkside Middle School

  • 75 Parkside Ave, Manchester, NH 03102

  • 10:40 am, 11:40 am, 12:40 pm, 1:40 pm, 2:40 pm, 3:40 pm, 4:40 pm

• Stop 6:

  Veterans Memorial Park

  • 723 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03103

  • 10:50 am, 11:50 am, 12:50 pm, 1:50 pm, 2:50 pm, 3:50 pm, 4:50 pm

If your child is out sick, you should call the school on the morning of the absence to inform us that they will be out. This phone call does not excuse the absence. Your child must bring in a note when they return to school in order for the absences to be excused. If excused absences exceed 10, it is considered chronic absenteeism, you will be required to provide medical documentation explaining the reason for the absences. Failure to provide medical documentation will result in all absences over 15 to be considered unexcused.

Beginning on Monday, September 25th anyone interested can order free at home covid test kits using the link below. Covid is on the rise, and this is a great opportunity to get some test kits for your household.

https://www.covid.gov/tests

Several 11th grade students have 15 or more credits at the start of the year. For this group of students, the graduation requirement for Manchester is 20 credits which must include certain mandatory credits (4 English, 3 math, 2 science, 2.5 social studies, 1.5 PE/Health, etc). Students who meet all requirements after 3 years may elect to graduate early.

If a student thinks that they may want to graduate early, I must have a letter or email from a parent requesting a possible early graduation. This letter must specifically explain why they want their child to graduate early and include a plan for after graduation (continuing education, perusing a career, entering the military, etc.). This letter should be received at MST by November 15th. It is not a commitment; it is a request to be eligible to graduate early. If plans change and the decision is made to stay at MST for a 4th year, that is not a problem.

Over the summer, MST was recognized as the Gold Award winner for Vocational Schools as chosen by readers of the New Hampshire Union Leader. The Readers' Choice Awards are given out annually in a variety of categories including education. A very special thanks to all of our staff who do such a great job welcoming students from Manchester and surrounding towns into our outstanding school.

You can see all of the 2023 Reader's Choice selections here: https://manchesterunionleader-nh.newsmemory.com/?special=Readers+Choice

Student picture day is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27th. Geskus Studios will be taking the pictures of all MST High School students. You may select a photo package if you wish to purchase one.

Open House for both MST High School and CTE will be held on Wednesday, October 4h from 6:00-8:00 PM. This night is for parents to visit, with their MST student, to hear about the expectations in each class. This is not a night to discuss Indvidual student progress.

There will be brief meetings for parents of 9th graders in the Brennan Center at 6:15 and 7:00. These meetings will be to explain competency grading so that you understand the first report card that will be issued in November.

Wednesday, September 27th-Student Picture Day-Geskus Photography

Wednesday, October 4th-Open House from 6:00-8:00 PM

Friday, October 6th-No School for Students, Teacher Workshop Day

Monday, October 9th-No School for Students, Columbus Day

Tuesday, November 7th-No School for Students, Election Day

Thursday, November 9th-End of Quarter 1

Friday, November 11th-No School for Students, Veterans' Day Observed

That's all for this week! Have a great weekend.

Timothy Otis-Principal

Email: mst@mansd.org
Website: mst.mansd.org
Location: 100 Gerald Connors Circle, Manchester, NH, USA
Phone: 603-624-6490
Facebook: facebook.com/manchesterschooloftechnology

The mission of the Manchester School of Technology is to foster a safe and respectful learning environment while cultivating academic and technical competency, career success, and social awareness.