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March Announcements
March is here (already?)!!!
How did that happen? We are officially into the craziness of the spring. We have a lot going on and are getting excited with the positive momentum that’s building with so many cool things on the horizon. Spring sports are trying to get into full swing (weather dependent), activities are beginning to hold their district competitions, with state participation on the line.
Notable Dates in March:
March 6 - Resumes and Reflection Papers Due: All those seniors hoping to graduate should have submitted these two elements. If they didn’t, please make sure they come see me (Mr. Gunderson)
March 7-9 - MHHS Encore presents, “The Little Mermaid” @ 7 PM in MHHS Gymnasium
March 8 – Teacher PD Day – No School
March 10 - Daylight Savings Begins
March 12 - Evening School Block 3 begins - (English and Science)
March 14 - End of Quarter 3
March 19-20 - Science ISATs (for 11th graders only)
March 25 - 29 - Spring Break
April 1 - School Resumes
Counselors Corner:
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 First round of Contingent Awards has been sent to students. They have until January 15, 2024 to accept their offer by logging in to Scholarship Idaho.
- If your Counselors have Counselor Suite access they will be able to view the students who received the Contingent Awards with their counselor login.
- The second round of Contingent Awards will go out no later than March 31, 2024 and 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.
- The First round of Contingent Awards has been sent to students. They have until January 15, 2024 to accept their offer by logging in to Scholarship Idaho.
- 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.
- Extension requests for the Fall 2024 will be accepted for the following reasons:
- Program/Institution Updates – please see the attached document that shares information on how to do this.
- Career Pathway Plan – for those of you whose district is using the Next Steps Idaho for the Career Pathway Plan requirement please see the attached document for instructions on how to access.
- 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/
Other Announcements:
SENIOR PROJECT INFO: Remember, your Senior Project is to be presented on April 10th. Make sure you’ve submitted your resumes and reflection papers and that you’re working on your presentation. Here is the direct link to the Senior Project outline: https://www.mtnhomesd.org/
domain/119 Homework Club/Math Tutoring - Mr. McLean, Mrs. Dubois and/or Mrs. Miles will be in Room 31 from 3-4 PM, Mon-Thurs every week to help students get a little more support. Please utilize this awesome program to keep those grades up! Note: transportation will not be provided.
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 Translated to Spanish
“Boys State” from the American Legion Course Info and Flyer
MHAFB Corner:
Please nominate the Educator of the Quarter - the deadline will be near the end of the 3rd Quarter (around March 13). 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/ Have a great March and remember to keep extra layers of clothing, a coat, gloves and a beanie within reach (Mountain Home weather in March keeps us all guessing)!
Mr. Gunderson
Principal MHHS
- Contingent Awards:
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