April Announcements

Welcome back from Spring Break!

We sure hope everyone was able to get a little R&R and gain some rejuvenation for this next stretch - it’s going to be a ride!  As you can see below, April is full of activities - and this is only some of what’s going on.  We also have the culminating competitions taking place in our various sports, arts, and clubs - so do your best to keep up!  We will do our best to keep you informed of everything and will likely increase our communication via these Blackboard messages and/or through our Facebook page, so stay tuned.  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) 

April 3 (during Tutorial) - "3rd Annual Staff vs. Students Basketball Game - Jan Hughes Scholarship Fundraiser” (students must purchase tickets ahead of time through the office to be able to attend).  Parents are welcome to attend and can purchase tickets through the office or at the door (tickets are $5.00).

April 10 - SAT/Sr. Project Day - This is the date for the SAT test (for 11th graders who elected to take the test) and the Senior Project (for all 12^th Graders).  On this date (which is a Wednesday), 9^th and 10^th graders - as well as any 11th grader not signed up to take the SAT - will NOT COME TO SCHOOL (they have the day off).  Please plan accordingly.  Also, 11^th graders will be released after they complete the SAT test (which is usually between noon and 1:00 PM).  12^th graders will only come for the allotted hour they’re signed up for (to present their Senior Project).  Buses will run as normal, so special transportation will need to be arranged.  

April 17 - “Purple Up” day: As we continue to honor the “Month of the Military Child” throughout the month of April, this day has been set aside specifically to do so by wearing your purple to show your support! Please feel free to share photos with staff so we can share them with others!  We are grateful for our military and the opportunity we have to serve their children!!!

April 17th - Spring Sports/Activities Pep Rally (student body) - MHHS Gym - Assembly before lunch (10:50 - noonish); modified bell schedule. 

April 20 – 8:00 – 11:00 PM: PROM AT THE GALA!!!  This dance will take place at the Gala Event Center here in town (165 N 2nd East). 

Tickets are:

• Singles $25 and couples $45

April 23 - 7:00 PM: Creative Art Awards Banquet – MHHS Gymnasium

April 24 - MHHS Career Fair: grade levels will be released at specific times to go down to the gym and gym foyer area to talk with a variety of businesses, entrepreneurs, college representatives, military folks, and much more.  (12:35 PM - 2:45 PM). We will have our Tutorial period moved to the end of the day and will have a modified bell schedule, as well.

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.  

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/

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 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/

Have a great April and always know that we are ready to serve you. 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