Announcements

Below are the dates/times of some events to be aware of:

April/May -  ISAT Testing for 11th graders continues with the ELA and Math assessments (click here for schedule) 

May 1 – Academic Assembly/Department Awards - MHHS Gym – This will take place during Tutorial time. There will be an adjusted bell schedule that day as well.  

May 6-10 – Teacher Appreciation Week - we hope to spoil these folks; feel free to join us! 

May 12th - Mother’s Day - Don’t forget!!!

May 15 - Academic Awards Night (6-8 PM) – MHHS Gymnasium (by invitation)

May 20 – Finals, periods 1, 2 & 3 (early release - @ 1:30 PM) (*No early buses – arrange transportation of you want to leave before buses arrive at normal times)

May 21 – Finals, periods 4 & 5 (early release - @ 11:15 AM) (*No early buses – arrange transportation of you want to leave before buses arrive at normal times)

May 22 – Finals, periods 6 & 7 (early release - @ 11:15 AM; End of 4th Quarter/Last Day of School) (*No early buses – arrange transportation of you want to leave before buses arrive at normal times)

May 23 – MANDATORY Graduation Practice - 10:00 AM (All graduating seniors meet in MHJH Gymnasium at 9:45 AM). This will last about an hour.

May 24 – Graduation – 5 PM @ Tiger Field

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS:

***SENIORS and SENIOR PARENTS: If you still haven’t ordered your cap, gown, tassel, stoles, etc. please contact Jostens directly using the contact info below.  If you are having difficulty with being able to afford one, please talk to your counselor, Mrs. Hopkins, or one of the administrators here at the HS.  Caps and gowns will be available for pickup on May 1 - Jostens will be set up in the gym foyer beginning at 8:30 AM and will be handing these out as well as be available for any questions you might have.   

Jostens Rep (Jeff White):

Cell: (801) 557-7152 Office: (208) 343-0175 Email: Jeff.White@jostens.com

A message from Dorian (our school photography company) regarding and opportunity for some unique graduation pictures:

We are again partnering with a face recognition company called “Waldo” for our graduation photos this year. This feature will have numerous benefits for the school and your families. I attached a pdf (see attachment) that will guide you through the instructions. 

With the QR code on the attachment, families will be prompted to pre-register and include a photo of their senior (this can be a headshot selfie). This photo will be used to more easily access all of the photos we’ve taken at graduation through facial recognition technology.  Then, 4-5 days after picture day, those families that pre-registered will receive a text or an email letting them know that their senior's photos are ready to view and order (there should be multiple ones to choose from - flag shot, candid photos, etc.). Families will be able to go in and select the ones they’d like to order.  They can purchase single images, downloads or packages.  All photos are shipped directly to their home address. They can also share the link with other family members who may want to purchase photos.  Again, parents just need the link or QR code to create an account. We hope that this transition will allow for improved photo delivery time, quicker proofs and an easy ordering process.  If you have any questions reach out to us via our website: https://www.dorianstudio.com/

MHHS Commencement 2024 (Graduation Ceremony): We are busy planning the 2024 Commencement Ceremony.  It is scheduled to be held at 5 PM on Friday, 5/24, at Tiger Field.  Seating will be like last year (limited seating will be available on the south end of the field).  We will be sending out more info specific to seniors and will try to keep folks apprised with any adjustments that might arise.  Inclement weather plans, graduation standards/expectations, etc. will be sent out as we approach graduation day.  Please make sure you check all Blackboard messages, as well as our Facebook page for any updates.   

SENIOR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

It’s that time of year we’re starting to sell our Senior Celebration tickets. We will be in the foyer every Wednesday morning. The celebration will be held this year in town. We are super excited for a lot of new activities this year, and a nationally renowned special guest performance! As usual there'll be lots of cash and prizes for the seniors that attend! Have your Senior get their tickets now before the price goes up at the door by $5 dollars!  Guests of seniors who want to attend must be of high school age or older. (See Attachment)

More venues for ticket sales to come!

We can take cash Venmo, or card. 

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Counselors Corner:

Seniors: Please continue to finish strong!  The next couple of months will have a lasting effect on your future.  Communicate with your teachers, counselors and parents to make sure you’re ready to cross that stage in May.  We are here for you!

MHHS Counselors:

Mrs. Simons, simons_nm@mtnhomesd.org: Last Names A-G

Mrs. Riley, riley_bm@mtnhomsd.org: Last Names H-O

Mrs. Sanchez, sanchez_md@mtnhomesd.org: Last Names P-Z

IDAHO LAUNCH (Next Steps Idaho): 

• Contingent Awards: 
  • The third and final round of Contingent Awards will go out no later than May 31, 2024. 
  • Final award offers will be made no later than the end of June 2024.  
• Extension Requests – please remind students that the statute does indicate they must attend their education or training program the Fall after their graduation; in this instance, that is Fall 2024. 
  • Extension requests for the Fall 2024 will be accepted for the following reasons:  
    • Religious Service 
    • Military Service 
    • Volunteer Service 
    • Health/Medical Issues 
    • Program Waitlist 
  • Students will be prompted to upload documentation that supports their extension request – please know that they can confirm they understand and the system will let them accept the contingent offer with an extension and upload the documentation at a later date. 
• Idaho LAUNCH Website – We are excited to share that we have updated the Idaho LAUNCH website with additional resources 

EMPOWERING PARENTS GRANT PROGRAM INFO:

This program allows needy parents to access school-related resources for their children who are currently in grades K12. 

Accepting 2023-24 Applications

The Empowering Parents Grant Program Launched the 2023-24 Grant Application this November. We have received over 17,000 applications. $28.9 million dollars is available for grant awards this school year. We will continue to accept and verify applications until all of the grant funding is distributed. Parents are encouraged to apply now using the following link:: https://idaho.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=49038044fd1914af520f9639a&id=d5f3b3dafb&e=a3cffec34a

SCHOOL  PULSE:

“School Pulse” is our positive mental health opt-in program that we recently launched here at MHHS. If you're interested, and would like to subscribe to learn more, text "SchoolPulse" to 1-888-737-8089 or opt-in via email at schoolpulse.org/

CANVAS information:

Canvas continues to be our platform for student work, grades, checking missing assignments, etc.  If you are still not signed up under your child’s account, please feel free to do so.  The following link is a step-by-step slideshow that will guide you through the process (one is in English, the other in Spanish):  

Slide Deck Link

Slide Deck Translated to Spanish

MHAFB Corner:

Please nominate the Educator of the Quarter - the last submission of this school year will be near the end of the 4th Quarter (May 12). Nominations are quick and can be done by any of our students, colleagues, and/or patrons.  

To the world, they might be just a teacher, but to their students they are a hero.

Our MHAFB School Liaison, Domineek Haag, will come by our school sometime that week to pick up any physical nomination forms that are submitted to the office. If you need to, you can email completed forms directly to her at domineek.haag.2@us.af.mil

As always, please check the following platforms for updates and information:

MHHS Website: https://www.mtnhomesd.org/mhhs

MHHS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MHHSOfficial/

MHSD (District) Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Mountain-Home-School-District-193-688092921378593/

 It’s an honor to help guide your children and help them open their own doors that lead to success and self-reliance.  

Take care,

Mr. Gunderson

Principal MHHS