Night to Remember Winter Formal

MHHS is prepping for our 2nd annual Winter Formal "Night to Remember."  As we prepare for Winter Formal, please note that we do still need volunteers to help with decorations, and we need donations of goodies for the dance.  If you would like to volunteer to help decorate on Friday evening (02/05/16) please email Mrs. Lynch at alynch@lammersvilleusd.net.  If you would like to donate goodies, please drop them off in the main office on Friday 2/5 during the school day.
This is also a good time to remind our parents and students of the dance policies and dress code.  Please visit the link by CLICKING HERE to learn more about the dance policies and dress code.  For further clarification, our leadership students have prepared a visual guide that further explains the dress code CLICK HERE.

Congratulations HOSA Club

Our HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) club recently returned from the Area Leadership Conference where our students had the opportunity to compete with students from all over our area.  We had a strong showing at the competition, and many of our students came home with awards.  Congratulations to the following students for their efforts, and congratulations to their teacher and adviser Ms. Kris Olson!  We look forward to hearing about their successes this year at the State Leadership Conference.  

First Aid/ CPR

2nd Place Team: Shivali Kanwar and Veronica Paul 

1st Place: Srija Kethidi and Alexis Estillore 

Medical Photography

1st Place: Surabhi Hareendranath 

Extemporaneous poster making

2nd Place: Jhielyn Patague

Researched Persuasive Speech

2nd place: Bethany Kavalakatt 

3rd place: Baani Minhas 

BioMedical Lab Science

1st Place:  Manal Rasheed

2nd Place: Heera Rasheed

Healthy Lifestyle

1st Place: Jason John

Sports Medicine

2nd Place: Karishma Johnson

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Athletic Recruiting

Have you ever wondered how you can turn your athletic talent into scholarships and careers in athletics?  Julian Jenkins, former Stanford Football player and NFL player for the Buccaneers and the Broncos will be representing the National Collegiate Scouting Association as he comes to talk about athletic recruiting possibilities in at the collegiate level, and the importance of education for student athletes.  We hope to see you in the MHHS Multi-Purpose room on February 23rd at 6:30 P.M. for this engaging presentation.  See the flyer below for more information.  

FBI Academy for Juniors

Are you interested in careers in law enforcement?  Have you ever been interested in gaining hands-on experience with law enforcement professionals?  If you are a current Junior at MHHS, you qualify to apply for the new FBI academy.  The academy is open to any Junior who is interested in the workings of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  This academy is put together specifically for teens, and is run through the FBI's Sacramento office.  Even if you are not interested in pursuing law enforcement, this program is a great opportunity to learn about the world of careers available to you after you graduate high school.  Students in the academy get to spend a day at the FBI headquarters in Sacramento, and learn the importance of making good decisions online, learn about the federal agency's role and requirements to join the FBI, and receive hands-on experience involving the evidence response team and bomb technicians.  To apply for the academy, visit the FBI Academy application by CLICKING HERE.  Only High School Juniors are eligible, and the application deadline is February 12, 2016.

Poetry Contest

Do you love to write poetry?  If you do, then this post is for you.  San Joaquin County is running a poetry competition in recognition of national agriculture day.  This year's contest theme is "The Bounty of San Joaquin County."  If your student is in grades 6-12, and is interested in entering this contest, please see the information on the flyer attached below.

Day of Science

Are you or your student interested in Science?  Are you looking for something constructive and educational to do with your student on the weekend.  Then the Day of Science is for you.  On March 12th from 8am to 3pm there is a FREE Day of Science activity to participate in. There will be hands on activities for students and parents, and even sessions where parents can learn to prepare their students for careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields.  See the flyer below for more information, and then REGISTER FOR FREE by CLICKING HERE!

National School Counseling Week

Did you know that this week is national school counseling week?  Our counselors at MHHS work hard to develop and run a counseling program that supports students' academic and social/emotional well being.  Let's celebrate school counseling week by honoring our school counselors and the hard work that they do!  Send a quick email to your counselor this week to tell them how much you appreciate them!  Thanks so much to Mrs. Friesen and Dr. Sweeden!

Here's some more information about school counseling week:

National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 1–5, 2016, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

The special week honoring school counselors provides recognition for school counselors who implement comprehensive school counseling programs, a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century.

"School counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students’ academic concerns, career awareness in post-secondary options and personal/social skills,” said Kwok-Sze Wong, Ed.D., ASCA executive director. “Comprehensive school counseling programs help to increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators. School counselors are integral to student success."

Professional school counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master's degree in guidance and counseling. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total educational program. More general information can also be found on ASCA's website, www.schoolcounselor.org

Internet Safety

Did you know that MHHS actively filters content coming in to your student's Chromebook while they are both on and off of our campuses?  We do!  No mater where your student goes, our web filters offered through a company called "Securly" filters internet content.  If you want more information about the company we use, you can visit their website HERE.
If you are further concerned about your child's access to information on the internet, we strongly encourage families to investigate ways to filter internet usage through your home internet service.  Mountain House has two main internet providers, Comcast and AT&T.  Both companies provide Parental controls through your home internet connection.  For your convenience, here is a link to each company's parental control instructions:

Comcast:  CLICK HERE
AT&T:  CLICK HERE

There are other internet providers in our area.  If you are interested in their parental control features, we encourage you to investigate their parental controls, and place limits on your own network at home.
If you have questions or suggestions for our own internet filters, please contact our I.T. specialist, James Reed at jreed@lammersvilleusd.net.

Recruitment Fair Saturday 02/20/2015 at MHHS

Lammersville School District is HIRING for the 2016-2017 School Year!  Due to continued increased growth, MHHS and the K-8 schools in our district are looking for credentialed teachers, clerical staff, custodians, campus supervisors/security, and special education instructional aides.  We invite all interested to our first annual recruitment fair!  Come with your resume, and be ready to learn more about the jobs available, and be ready to apply for your next job in one of the highest performing districts in this area!  See the flyer below for more information.

Military Recruiters

On occasion, MHHS has the opportunity to host recruiters from the U.S. Armed Forces on our campus.  This week recruiters were on campus and set up a booth during lunch time for students to be able to learn a bit more about opportunities to serve in the military, and how service in the armed forces can benefit them in their educational pursuits.  Recruiters on our campus are active duty military personnel, and help students to understand the kinds of careers and educational opportunities students can get through the armed forces.  This week's visitors were from the United States Army.

Army recruiters will return next month and will be bringing the Army's "IS-4 interactive semi trailer" where students learn about much more than just Army careers.  Army recruiters interact with students and talk about the importance of their education, college college and careers, and respect for themselves and others.  If you are interested in coming to check it out, the interactive display will be here on February 10th at lunch time.  

     We look forward to visits from other branches of the military, as well as recruiters and visitors from colleges, universities, and trade schools that will be of interest to students as they prepare themselves for the world of post-high school training, college, and careers.  

Women in STEM

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, in connection with the Bankhead Theater in Livermore, have a program that may be of interest to our families.  Science on Saturday (SOS) is a series of science lectures for middle and high school students. Each topic highlights cutting-edge science occurring at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The talks are presented by leading LLNL science researchers supported by master high school science teachers. These presentations are offered in several locations.  Admission is free of charge. Seating is on a first come basis. Below is a posting of the current series that highlights Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

Curriculum Fair

Did you know that course selections for next school year are fast approaching?  New this year at MHHS is our first annual Curriculum Fair.  On January 21st, all of our academic department, and special programs will be setting up booths in the large gym where students will be able to see the course offerings for next school year, talk to teachers, and learn more about the kinds of classes and programs available here at MHHS.  All students will attend this fair during the school day during their Social Studies classes.  Parents are invited to come take a look at our programs as well.  The Curriculum Fair will be open to incoming Freshmen and their parents, as well as our current 9th-11th grade students and their parents between 5:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. on January 21st in the Large Gym and the Small Gym.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Co-Ed Swim Team, Boys Volleyball

MHHS is preparing to have its first Co-Ed Swim Team, and Boys Volleyball team!  Pre-Season conditioning and workouts will be starting soon, and we want to make sure everyone who wants to participate can get the paperwork ready to play and compete!  If your student is interested, have them follow this link:  Swimming and Volleyball Survey.  There will also be a student meeting on Friday January 15th at Lunch time for additional information about both teams.
See you in the pool and on the court!

Public Library Survey

SSJCPL Stockton San Joaquin County Public Library (Mountain House Library) is interested in the community’s opinion about how they can better serve residents in the area.  Please take a few minutes and fill out their survey.  Citizens that complete a survey and give an email address will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AllLibEng