Principal's Newsletter

From the Desk of Russ Booth

January 28th, 2024

Good afternoon MHS families,

Second semester begins Monday, January 29th. An email was sent out regarding student schedules and how students should access them through their Aspen/X2 account. Please be sure your student has checked their schedule prior to arriving to school so they know what class they should report to.

This Wednesday, January 31st we will be hosting our Opportunities Night for 8th grade families beginning at 6:30pm. We are excited to host 8th grade students and their families, and share the many of the great things they can expect when they enter MHS in the fall.

Senior families, please be sure to check the senior corner section for an important senior celebration form. The senior celebration is run by a group of volunteer parents and they will need support running the event, so please be sure to read below and fill out the form if you do not wish to be contacted during the planning of the event.

Semester 2 Schedules

We published students’ second semester schedules through Aspen/X2. Similar to report cards, schedules will be posted on the opening page of students’ portal on X2. We encourage students to either print their schedule or take a picture with their phone so that they are prepared for the first day of the second semester on Monday. Students can also access their schedule during the school day through their chromebooks by logging into their Aspen/X2 account.

There will be NO homeroom first thing in the morning on Monday. Monday is an A Day and students will be expected to start the day in their first period class according to their schedule.

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Early Release 1/31/24

Wednesday, January 31st is an early release day for the district. Classes will end at 11:00am and lunch will be served. The schedule and order of periods are attached.

College Planning Night - Class of 2025

College Planning Night ~ Class of 2025

Our annual College Planning Night will take place in person on Thursday February 8, 2024 at 6:30 in the Mansfield High School Auditorium. We will have a panel of admissions representatives from area colleges both public and private. Please mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing both students and parents at the event. While this program is geared to members of the Class of 2025 it is open to all grades.

Senior Corner

Senior Families: Graduation has been confirmed for Sunday, June 2nd at the Xfinity Center. More details will follow.

Senior Celebration Planning: The Co-chairs of the Senior Celebration planning committee will be seeking support for the Senior Celebration in the coming months. In order to support the committee they will need to be able to contact senior families. If you do not wish for your email address to be shared with the Co-chairs please fill out the form linked here.

Seniors! We need your flashback photos! The yearbook staff is collecting old pictures of groups of students from sports, school events and field trips! Please email them to yearbook@mansfieldschools.com

Celebrate your senior! Advertise your business! Be a part of Mansfield history! Buy an ad in the 2024 yearbook! - Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com (school number 5468) to design your ad and order

For more yearbook information check out our google site: https://sites.google.com/mansfieldschools.com/mhsyearbook/order-a-yearbook?authuser=0

SEPAC MEETING

There is an important SEPAC meeting coming up regarding the new IEP format. Details are below.

When: February 6th, 2024

Where: Jordan Jackson Elementary School, Conference Room A102

Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm

Topic: Information regarding the new IEP form and the implementation plan for the district

Staff Excellence Nomination - January

It is time again to nominate a Mansfield High School teacher, coach or staff member that has made a difference for you or is making a difference for our community. Here is your chance to recognize them and let them know!

We invite all staff, students, parents and community members to nominate someone for the Mansfield High School Staff Excellence Award for January/ This award is meant to recognize two members of the Mansfield High School staff who provide extraordinary service to the school community. It is a wonderful opportunity to communicate your appreciation for someone that you feel has gone above and beyond.

Award recipients will be announced at the upcoming Faculty Meeting and in the Principal's Newsletter. Your kind words will be shared with all nominees. There is no limit on the number of individuals you may nominate but please submit a separate form for each nominee.

Staff Excellence Award Nomination Form - January 2024

NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 30TH

Various Vaping Resources

Vaping in high school continues to be a concern across the country. At MHS we have hired 2 hall monitors, instituted a digital pass system, and developed a vape education program in order to continue to try and support a safe and healthy environment for all our students.

In an effort to combat the ongoing challenge of vaping within our school (and others), please take a look at and utilize the various resources provided below to learn more about vaping in order to start/continue the conversation with your child. Making progress in this area is a group effort, and we want to provide support for families at home with these resources.

General Info:

What parents need to know

Quick Facts about vaping

Vaping and the impact of Covid

Vaping can't harm teens?

Information on Quitting:

How to quit

This is quitting

Nicotine withdrawal and how to cope

MHS Bus Route Information

Inclement Weather Information

Link to District policy and procedure for inclement weather