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Matanzas High School Weekly Update
November 10, 2023
Thank you MHS Veterans
As we celebrate Veteran's Day, MHS would like to recognize and celebrate our MHS faculty and staff members who served in the US Military. Please join us in thanking them for their service to our country and to our school!
1Sg Troy Carabello (JROTC)
Mr. James Carlill (Science)
Ms. Angela Coates (IS)
Mr. Orville Cunningham (Paraprofessional)
Ms. Amanda Cypert (Math)
Mr. Andrew Douglas (CTE)
Ms. Carrie Duquette (Math)
Maj. Tom Hall (JROTC)
Mr. Jimmy Johnson (ELA)
Ms. Jennifer Jorden (School Nurse)
Mr. Jeremiah Marschka (ESE)
Mr. Harry Robinson (Paraprofessional)
Mr. Henry Robinson (Campus Advisor)
Ms. Allison Winfree (Math)
Virtual Teen Town Hall - Sign up Now!
Teens, have your voice heard! Join our MHS student school board representative along with local experts as they discuss issues affecting teens in our community in our upcoming Virtual Teen Town Hall. To sign up, email Stanley Gatzek at stanleygat0205@flaglercps.org
Spotlight - MHS Art Students Win Top Awards!
Florida Classic Field Trip - Open to All
For the second year in a row, MHS is taking a trip to the "Florida Classic" FAMU vs. BCU football game in Orlando on Saturday, November 18th. The cost is $25 - permission slips are available from Mr. Reeder in Room 10-218 - spots are extremely limited - sign up now!
Matanzas High School Tutoring Schedule
MHS free after school tutoring is going on now! Any student may stay after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays to receive help in their classes from MHS teachers. We also offer the opportunity to make up or re-take assessments (schedule with your teacher in advance). Bus transportation is provided for students residing in the MHS attendance zone.
Students are required to be in their tutoring location by 2:50PM and busses depart at 4:30PM. Students are not permitted to remain on campus if they are not attending a scheduled MHS activity supervised by a staff member.
Yearbook - Prices Increasing After 11/17!!!!
MHS is Hiring!
Do you know anyone wanting to join the Pirate Crew here at Matanzas HS? We are hiring for the following positions for the upcoming school year - interested applicants should apply via the district website: https://www.flaglerschools.com/employment/work-with-us
- Paraprofessional
- ELA (English Language Arts) Teacher
- ESE (Support Facilitation) Teacher (Start Date 1/8/2024)
π Senior Class Information π
Grad Bash 2024 - LAST CHANCE!!!
Grad Bash will be April 19th, 2024 with the buses leaving MHS at 4:00pm and returning on Saturday, April 20th around 5:00am. If you are interested in attending, permission slips are available NOW outside Coach Roe's room 6-134. This is a great event where graduating seniors from all over the state of Florida and the US celebrate at Universal and Islands of Adventure.
Tickets are EXTREMELY LIMITED and we expect Grad Bash to sell out this week! The price is $140. This grants you access to both parks and a charter bus to and from the park.
Daytona State College Admissions Day
Planning on attending Daytona State College after graduation? Tuesday December 5th is Daytona State College Senior Admission Day in the MHS Media Center.
DSC advisers will be at MHS to assist seniors who plan to attend DSC after graduation with the application process, enrollment and course registration. Please see Mrs. Pittman, the Guidance Secretary in the Upper Spot, to schedule your appointment.
Last Chance - Senior Portraits at MHS 11/30
If your child has not yet had their senior portraits taken, you may schedule an appointment now on the Cady website. Students have the option to take photos at one of the Cady photo studios or on one of the upcoming dates at Matanzas High School. The last and FINAL Matanzas HS On-Campus senior photo shoot is November 30, 2023. To schedule an appointment for a photo shoot, either on-campus or at a Cady studio, visit www.cady.com/schedule
Senior Scholarship Information
Seniors interested in being considered for thousands of dollars of community-based scholarships for students in Flagler County should apply using the link below between November 20 and January 5. This valuable service is provided by our Flagler County Education Foundation so that seniors can complete just one application to be considered for dozens of local scholarships.
Cap & Gown Ordering Information
Seniors and their families can now order their cap and gown and any related graduation items, like announcements and Class of 2024 items like hoodies, t-shirts, etc. Cap and Gowns and Graduation Announcements will be delivered in the spring.
ποΈ Mark Your Calendars!!! ποΈ
Flagler County Veterans Parade (Featuring MHS JROTC!)
Saturday, Nov 11, 2023, 08:00 AM
MHS Band Concert
Pirate Theater
Saturday, Nov 11, 2023, 07:00 PM
Blue Steel Caribbean Cafe - Dinner Theater Event!
Purchase your tickets in advance for this special event, a collaboration between our Culinary Program and Blue Steel. Guests will eat a delicious, caribbean-inspired dinner while listening to the Blue Steel Steel Band perform.
Thursday, Nov 16, 2023, 07:00 PM
Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
No School November 20-24th
Monday, Nov 20, 2023, 08:00 AM
πΎπ₯ Upcoming Home Athletic Events π₯βΎ
Cross Country Regional Competition
Saturday, Nov 11, 2023, 07:00 AM
Girls Soccer vs. Deltona
JV 5:30/Varsity 7:00
Monday, Nov 13, 2023, 05:30 PM
Boy's Soccer vs. New Smyrna Beach
JV 5:30/Varsity 7:00
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023, 05:30 PM
Boy's Soccer vs. First Baptist
Friday, Nov 17, 2023, 06:00 PM
Community Information
MHS Contact Information
Matanzas High School
Website: mhspirates.com
Location: 3535 Pirate Nation Way, Palm Coast, FL, USA
Phone: 386 447 1575
Facebook: facebook.com/MHSPirateNation
Twitter: @PirateNationMHS
Instagram: @PirateNationMHS
School Leadership Team Contacts
Ms. Bozeman - Principal (School Leadership, ELA Department)
Ms. Brock - AP (ESE Department)
Ms. Novak - Assistant Principal (Guidance, Science & PE Department)
Mr. Scott - Assistant Principal (MTSS, Testing, Math & Social Studies Department) scottj02@flaglerschools.com
Mr. Terry - Assistant Principal (Discipline, Facilities, Art, JROTC & CTE Department) - terryf@flaglerschools.com
Coach Butler - Athletic Director
School Counseling Department Contacts
A-G : Terri Anderson
H-Ka & AICE Diploma Cohort: Yasmin Cuevas
Ke-Ro: Tammy Stuve
Ru-Z & Access Point Students: Kay Feist
Interventions, ESE & Behavior Cohort Students: Heidi Fitzgerald