IMPORTANT WARNING!!!

MHHS administration has learned of a new application called "Periscope" that our students have begun using on campus through their smartphones.  This application allows students to publicly stream live video of themselves and others while on our campus.  The application either pairs with students' Twitter accounts or their phone numbers.  While we traditionally encourage the use of digital applications, we believe that parents should be aware of this application as we believe that it can significantly violate our students' privacy.  This application broadcasts live video of the student, and allows ANYONE in the world who has this application to view this video live OR replayed back after the video is completed.  It also pinpoints where the user is on a GPS map.  A LARGE group of our students have begun using this app on our campus, and we will be communicating with them about the use of this application.  Also important to remember in regards to recording on school campuses is the fact that it is against the law in the State of California for any individual to record audio or video on school campuses without the express permission of teachers and administration.  After we communicate this with students, those found using this application while on our campus will be subject to disciplinary action.  If you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

LUSD Full Scale Safety Exercise

As a parent, knowing that your child is safe at school is extremely important. A couple of important safety related questions parents need answers to are: What are the safety plans at the school sites? What reunification process the school sites follow during emergencies?
Schools in Lammersville Unified School District (LUSD) constantly review and revise plans for emergencies. Safety is a top priority in Lammersville Unified School District!  We will be running a full scale safety exercise at MHHS on March 16th and will be asking for volunteer parents and students to participate so we can practice our safety procedures.  For more information, please visit our full press release by CLICKING HERE.  Look for opportunities to volunteer in the near future.

Winter Percussion gets 1st Place

We are proud to announce that our Winter Percussion performing group recently attended a regional competition where they won first place in their division while competing against 7 other schools.  This is the first year that our group has added marching to their routine.  Their success in their first year is impressive, and we are proud of all that they and their director, Troy Rexelle, do to make us proud.

MHHS News 1

Thanks to a dedicated group of rookie newscasters, MHHS broadcast its first edition of MHHS news.  We are excited to be able to begin offering newscasts every Advisory day, and look forward to video announcements multiple times per week.  Take a look at our very first newscast!

Online Library

While Mountain House High School doesn't have a physical library at this point, we have planned ahead by purchasing over 17,000 digital books, and access to online databases for students and teachers to use. Each year we add books and resources to this list.  Students can login to the library NOW!  Our online library is called Mackin Via and can be found at mackinvia.com.

Here's how you log on:
Go to our online library website:  www.mackinvia.com
In the School line type "Mountain House High School" and select our school.
The User ID is the student's school ID number
The password is the student's birthday using 2 digits for month, 2 digits for day, and 2 digits for year.  (ex:  if my birthday is January 1, 2001 my password would be 010101)
Once students login, they can access the library of books that we have.

If you want a quick tutorial, take a look at the following video:
https://vimeo.com/85825759

Mackinvia also has apps for your smartphone or tablet.  You can read books, highlight and make notes, and save them in your "backpack."  Even if you check the book back in to the digital library, your notes are saved forever!

Get logged in and start reading!

Advisory--Overexposed/Sexting

Today's advisory lesson included a sensitive, yet essential topic for the youth in our school, and in this generation.  In this lesson, students explored the following essential question:  What are the risks and responsibilities when you share online in a relationship?  During this lesson, students explore the risks and responsibilities of carrying out romantic relationships in the digital world. They watch a video about a girl who sent a sext message to her boyfriend, which he then shared with others. After discussing the video, students create an ending to a story about a girl who is pressured to sext. They brainstorm ways to avoid sexting and to use digital technologies responsibly in romantic relationships.

To view the video included in this lesson watch the video embedded here in this post:  

School Accountability Report Card

Each year, public schools are required to prepare a School Accountability Report Card (SARC).  The report card is published mid school year, and includes data from the previous academic year.  The SARC is meant to provide parents and the community with important information about our school. A SARC is one way for us  to report on our progress in achieving the goals we have set for ourselves and the expectations that are placed upon us by the state and federal government.  Our completed SARC is now available on our website by CLICKING HERE.

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

Subscribe to text alerts

Did you know that you can get text alerts from MHHS with new information, reminders, and alerts?  You can!  Send the following text:  @bfob  to the number 81010.  This will enroll you in our text alert function so that you get text notifications with all important MHHS information.  Be informed!  Join our text message reminders today!

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