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** Daily News & Information **

A_B Hybrid Calendar

2020-21 Bell Schedules

• Muscatine FFA Weekly – Nov. 9-15, 2020: FFA Weekly
• MHS Wrestling Apparel: Orders due by Nov 19.    Muscatine Wrestling Apparel
  www.bsnsports.com -> Go to ‘SHOP MY TEAM’, Access Code MUWRA20 
• TOMORROW – PICTURE RETAKE DAY – NOV. 10th! Picture Retake Day will be on November 10th for ALL students – Virtual & Hybrid starting at 7AM in the MHS Main Gym. (If this is not your scheduled day to attend, you can still come in and get your picture taken.) Please enter through the Swim entrance across from Bonnie St. parking lot if entering the building prior to 7:45AM. Please enter through the Main Entrance if entering the after 8:30AM.  Pictures can be ordered online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVT73QW2J.
  Lifetouch Order Form   Order forms are also available at the Attendance Center.
  Note: If you picked up your pictures from Student Services and are getting retakes, please bring the photo packet with you on November 10th to give to the photographer.
  Note: Senior – if a senior photo is not submitted via Jostens portal  by Nov. 13th (see YEARBOOK section below), your Lifetouch photo will be used as your senior photo in the yearbook.
  Note: If you picked up your pictures from Student Services and are getting retakes, please bring the photo packet with you on November 10th to give to the photographer.
  Note: Senior – if a senior photo is not submitted via Jostens portal  by Nov. 13th (see YEARBOOK section below), your Lifetouch photo will be used as your senior photo in the yearbook.
• POSTPONED – MR. MUSCATINE – NO MAKEUP DATE HAS BEEN SET! If you are interested competing in Mr. Muscatine, please email Ms. Heimerdinger at  kenedy.heimerdinger@mcsdonline.org AND print out the form or pick up an entry form at the Attendance Center, fill out, and return to Ms. Heimerdinger in Room 11-028 if you wish to participate. All information and requirements are mentioned on the SIGN UP FORM.
• The next River Bend Mobile Food Pantry night will be on November 10th at the MCSD Admin building (2900 Mulberry Ave.) from 4:30 to 6:30pm.  River Bend Mobile Food Pantry
• SENIORS – DUE FRIDAY, NOV. 13TH! Senior Pictures for the Yearbook – See ** Yearbook ** section below for details.
• Check out the ** Sports Information** section below for all winter sports sign-ups, meetings, and information! 
• Check out the ** Fundraising ** section below for fundraisers currently happening!
• Boys’ Swim practice starts Monday, November 9th after school in the MHS pool.
• Silver Cord Opportunity: Muskie Youth Boys Basketball is in need of volunteers to work concessions and the admissions table at their home tournament on Saturday, November 14th from 3:30-6:30 pm. Please text Elva Watson at 563-506-0834 if you are interested in volunteering.
• Lost & Found:  If you have lost an item, please stop at the Attendance Center to see if it has been turned in.  Items turned in recently are lunch boxes,clothing, and jewelry. You will need to provide details of the items lost such as color, etc.
• Seniors Athlete Signing Day Ceremony: Wednesday, November 11th @ 10:20AM, MHS Gym (If you plan to attend, please enter the HS through the Main Entrance and check in at the Attendance Center.) At this time the following future collegiate student athletes will either sign a letter of intent or be recognized due to their commitment to a Collegiate program:
  • Avarie Eagle: Northern State University Softball; will sign her Division 2 Letter of Intent
  • Zoey Long: Wartburg Women’s Basketball; will be recognized
  • Rylie Moss: University of Iowa Softball; will sign her Letter of Intent
  • Kaylynn Salyars: Des Moines Area CC Softball; will sign her Letter of Intent
    
    Muskie athletes that commit or sign letters of intent after Nov. 11th will be recognized at an early May recognition ceremony. Muscatine HS will not host individual signing days for future commitments this year.  Thank you for your continued support and Go Muskies!
• Parking/Vehicle Tags: Starting Nov. 9th, ALL students please make sure you have your parking tags UP and VISIBLE at all times.  Thank you!  Ms. Draper.
• Fall Athletes: Please complete the Fall Athlete Student Input Survey you received if you have not already done so. The link for the survey was sent to you in an earlier email from Mr. Ulses after your season concluded. Thank you!
• REMINDER! LifeTouch Pictures Have Arrived!  Students that ordered/paid for pictures from Lifetouch Picture Day on  Sept. 29th can pick them up in Student Services before school, passing time, lunch time, or after school until 3:45pm.  Reminder that Picture Retake Day is on Nov 10th!
• LifeTouch Proofs: If you had your picture taken but did NOT order/pay, the PROOFS are available to pick up at your convenience in front of the Principal’s office.  They are by grade in alphabetical order. If you would like to order pictures, please follow the instructions on the proof sheet.
• 2020 Minority Student Medical Virtual Career Fair: Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 11 a.m.-4 p.m.  This is for any students interested in medical careers and is open to high school and community college students.  The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine will be participating in this fair.
  MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION aamc.org/medicalcareerfairvirtual20
• REMINDER! FREE MEALS for all kids all kids 18 (older when enrolled in school) and under.
  (USDA announced that they would be extending the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)). We will also provide a pick-up site at Central for parents, guardians or a designee (such as an older sibling) to pick up meals for multiple days for those not attending school in person, too young to attend school and weekend meals.
• MCC Spring Semester Schedule: The Class Schedule for Spring 2021 at Muscatine Community College is now available. If you would like to discuss courses for second semester, please stop in Student Services to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Hawkins or email kris.meeker@mcsdonline.org or allie.meineke@mcsdonline.org to schedule a Google Meet.
• REMINDER: Students need to log in by 9am in order to be counted Present for the day.  If you log in after 9am, an automated call will go out to your parent/guardian that you are Not Present.  In order to get this cleared, a parent/guardian must contact MHS Attendance at 563-263-6616 to excuse your absence.
• ACT Academy Test Prep: All students have free access to the ACT Academy test prep online. The link below includes the instructions for log in whether you have or have not logged in in the past. Please contact Mrs. Hawkins with any questions.  ACT Academy Test Prep
• Parents and Guardians: Our school utilizes the School Messenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.*  You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.  See flyer for more information.   SMS Text Opt-In Flyer.pdf
• 2020-21 Driver’s Ed information can be obtained from the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency (MBAEA) Drivers Ed Information

** Sports Information/Athletic Forms **

• Girls’ Basketball: “It’s almost basketball season! Muskie Girls’ Basketball will start official practice on Monday, November 9th at 3:45 PM in the Main Gym at MHS. Please make sure you have your physical and paperwork complete. Also, plan to attend the Girls Basketball Player/Parent Meeting on Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 PM in the Main Gym at MHS. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Orvis, Ms. Hansen, or Mr. Lopez. Let’s GO!”
• Fall Athletes: Please complete the Fall Athlete Student Input Survey you received if you have not already done so. The link for the survey was sent to you in an earlier email from Mr. Ulses after your season concluded. Thank you!
• Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling: Any boys or girls interested in going out for bowling this winter, please use the following link below to sign up.  https://forms.gle/siNvMDbK4f4QggCg9
  If you have any questions, please email mindy.stoltzfus@mcsdonline.org or stop in Rm 11-002.
• New Spectator Guidelines for MHS Home events:  Spectator Guidelines for MHS Home Events
  Game Day Tickets will now be required for MHS Home events.
• Visit MHS Official Activities Site for updates to schedules, rosters & directions.
• Follow @MuskieAD on Twitter for MHS activities & athletic updates and information.
• Athletic Forms: Parent Permission Form    Concussion Form     Physical Form

** Yearbook Information **

• DUE NOV. 13th, 2020! Senior Pictures for the Yearbook
  Senior pictures will only be accepted by submitting them to the Josten’s website
  If your photographer wants to submit your picture for you, it is up to you to talk to the photographer and tell them the process. Photos received after this date cannot be guaranteed a place in the Yearbook. If a senior picture is not provided, the school picture will be used.
  To submit your picture, follow these steps:
  Go to www.images.jostens.com
  The user id is: 415484025
  Choose the file you want to upload, it needs to be a jif or jpeg format.
  You then need to enter your email, your full first name and last name then save.
  Complete details: Senior Yearbook Picture Information
• FINAL DATE TO ORDER IS FEB. 25, 2021! 2020-21 Yearbooks Orders:  $56 per yearbook. Payment can be made at the MHS Attendance Center, online using InTouch, or by mail. Complete details: 2020-21 Yearbook Order Details
• 2019-20 Yearbooks: If you purchased a 2019-20 yearbook, you can pick it up at the Attendance Center.
• Did you or someone you know attend Muscatine High School during the 2012 through 2015 school years? If so, this is your chance to purchase a yearbook that reflects those school years and memories! Each yearbook is $20 until sold out. All proceeds go back into the Yearbook Club to purchase new equipment and expand the program for students. To purchase, call the Activities Office at Muscatine High School at (563) 263-6141 and ask for Mindy. 

** Scholarships **

• Please visit Scholarships for a list of available scholarships.
• Seniors: Iowa College Aid is offering a few programs to help fund your college experience.
  The links to these programs can be found at:
  • Save Now, Save Later: College Savings Plan Parent Giveaway
  • Student Planning Pointers for Parents
  • Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship

** Forms **

• Online Transcript Request Form:  Muscatine High School Transcript Request Form
• Use the BookDash Order Form to request books & get more information from the BookDash Flyer. 
• Vehicle Registration Form/Parking Tags: If you are a new driver to MHS and do not have an MHS Parking Tag, you will need to pick up & complete a Vehicle Registration Form. Stop in Student Services during the first week of school to pick up the form or print out and return completed Vehicle Registration Form during the first week of school.  Students that have a parking tag from last year will continue to use that parking tag. If you no longer have the parking tag, please stop in the Student Services office.
• DOT Minor School License Form  DOT Minor School License Form
  Forms can be picked up and returned to Mrs. Borde in the Principal’s office (Room 11-001). Instructions: Please complete Sections 1 and 3. (Leave Section 2 blank). 

** Silver Cord Opportunities/Volunteer Opportunities **

• The Food & Nutrition Department is providing a free meal pick up service at Central Middle School on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday for families in our community. We need help packing meals and carrying boxes and bags to cars.  Please email schoolmeals@mcsdonline.org for details.
• Silver Cord Program:  Students recording hours of volunteer service during their years at MHS will be awarded a Silver Cord to wear at graduation. In order for volunteer hours to count towards a Silver Cord, students must complete the online form to verify. Silver Cord Form
  Service qualifies for Silver Cord recognition if:
  • The student is not paid for the service
  • The student does not receive credit for the service.
  • The service is not for the purpose of fundraising for a group/activity/team that the student participates in.
    *140 hours are required for students in the Class of 2021, 2022 and 2023.
    *160 hours are required for students graduating in the Class of 2024.

** Fundraisers **

• MHS Wrestling Apparel: Orders due by Nov 19.    Muscatine Wrestling Apparel
  www.bsnsports.com -> Go to ‘SHOP MY TEAM’, Access Code MUWRA20 
• Orders due November 11th! Order your Muscatine FFA Fruit Today!:  FFA Fruit Sales Flyer
  Place Virtual Orders Here: tinyurl.com/Muscatine  Fruit Arrives the Week of Dec. 7th. Pick-up is at the MHS Agriculture Ed Shop (Times/Dates on Order Form).
• 2nd Annual Muscatine High School Baseball Mattress Fundraiser: The Muscatine High School Baseball Program is excited to announce they will be hosting a one-day Mattress event on Saturday, November 21st, from 10am – 5pm in the VanHecke Center. There will be 30+ different styles of beds on display for customers to try.  The brand name mattresses are made to order, have full factory warranties, are available in all sizes, and are priced below retail.  In addition to beds, there will also be luxury pillows, sheets and even adjustable power bases!! Delivery and financing are available.
  Muscatine High School Baseball Fundraiser
• Muskie Store is Open! The district has partnered with Phelps Custom Apparel to offer our staff, families, and community Muskie Apparel! This online store does not close meaning that it remains open for all of your Muskie clothing needs throughout the year.
  Go to: Phelps Muskie Store and check it out!
• Jostens Muskie School Store:  Do you want Muskie Spirit Wear/Accessories or to give as a gift?
  Visit Jostens Muskie School Store
  SAVE10 – $10.00 off all products, minimum purchase of $75
  SSOFF10 – 10% off all products

** Keep informed on what is going on at MHS! **

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