MHHS Golfe-Masters Tournament Win!

Congrats to our MMHS Golfers! They beat their Closest competitor (Johansen) by 294 Strokes, the widest margin ever in WAC Conference History. MHHS averaged 93.5 the lowest Average scores for Boys or Girls Golf Teams. Chris bested his best round by over 20 strokes, Noah beat his previous best by 3 strokes Jonathan Sunny dropped 15 strokes off his previous best, and coming in with an 80 (that could have been a 79 according to Chandler himself) is Chandler Frahm. They drilled hard on Monday and Tuesday playing 18 holes before the Wednesday Tournament and it really paid off! It was Hot and the Boys walked all 18 holes.

MHHS' Spring Musical "Mamma Mia" Tickets On Sale NOW!

Tickets are now on sale for MHHS' Annual Spring Musical "MAMMA MIA" featuring ABBA's Greatest Hits! This is the first musical produced at MHHS since 2019, and these students are SO excited! Buy Tickets HERE or go to GoFan.co  

Tickets:
Adult: $10
Students: $5
FREE with ASB

Cheer Tryouts 2022-2023

 

Hello current and future Mustangs!  Are you interested in being an MHHS cheerleader for the next school year?  If so, then this announcement is for you.  Sign-ups are now being taken for tryouts for next year's team. Try out week will be from Monday, April 18th through Thursday, April 21st.  Anyone who is interested in trying out for the team should fill out this form by clicking the following link: https://forms.gle/AgLY84StSDCn3Mog6 and fill out the form.  After you have filled out the form, you should receive a tryout packet via email by Monday, April 11th.  You don't need any previous cheer experience to try out.  If you have any questions, feel free to email the current cheer coach Mr. Campos at mcampos@lammersvilleusd.net.  

Reminder: REGISTER NOW for the April 9th TeenTechSF STEM Inclusivity Forum

 

Starting March 21st, TeenTechSF is offering weekly workshops on topics such as using tech to predict heart disease, and creating your own portfolio website! All workshops in this series are beginner-friendly, and accessibility features such as breakout rooms for assistance are provided to ensure everyone is able to master our tech concepts and further their own creations.

This is a gateway tech experience for many and we are proud to welcome students who are new to tech and coding! As part of the event, you'll also be able to participate in interactive, beginner-friendly STEM workshops.

Workshops include the following topics and will take place on Sundays from 2 pm - 3 pm (PDT):

• March 27: Intro to Web Development
• April 3: Create a Multi-Page Portfolio Website
• April 10th: Predicting Heart Disease with Machine Learning
• April 17th: Java for Beginners
• May 1st: Build a Calculator with Java

REGISTER TODAY for the 2022 STEM Inclusivity Forum

The event is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required.

Crayon Donations: April 11, 2022 - April 22, 2022

“Project Lift Where You Stand” is a group in Mountain House that supports community service.  They have partnered with “The Crayon Initiative” (https://thecrayoninitiative.org)  

The Crayon Initiative provides crayons for kids in hospitals as a way of coping with the stress of their stay, while also bringing joy, happiness, and creative unstructured play. 

 “The Crayon Initiative” was born one night when Bryan Ware and his family went out for dinner. While his boys sat coloring on the menu, Bryan could not help but wonder where restaurant crayons end up, once all the people go home.

 

As it turns out, it is the landfill—making a big waxy mess that never biodegrades. Why, Bryan thought, could not they be re-purposed to create more joy in the world? He took the crayons home and got busy—figuring out the art of collecting and sorting old crayons, melting them down, and remanufacturing them in a bright, clean, paper-free form.

Consulting an occupational therapist, he even gave his new crayons a unique design—large and three-sided, not round—so they are easy for kids to grip and would not roll off hospital trays.

Finally, he crafted a network for sending free crayons to kids in hospitals all over the country.

We would love to invite you to support “The Crayon Initiative” by dropping off old and used crayons.  We have collection boxes in key areas throughout the school site.  We will be collecting from April 11th – 22nd.  

Together we can brighten the days of children who are spending time in the hospital, as well as protect our environment. Thank you so much for your support!  

MHHS Testing Schedule 4/11 - 4/15

MHHS will be on a testing schedule next week (April 11-15). All 11th grade students will be taking the Math CAASPP, ELA CAASPP, and CAST Science tests. They should report to school at the normal time (8:00am). Their room assignment for testing location will be sent directly to students. It is important for 11th graders to arrive promptly on time and be prepared to do their best.

Things for 11th grade students to bring:

• Fully charged Chromebook
• Chromebook charger
• Headphones that work with the Chromebook

Students in grades 9, 10, and 12 will not be taking the tests and do not need to report to school until 10:30am each day. The MPR will be open to students in those grades if they choose to arrive to campus early. Brunch will be served at 10:15 on each day.

MHHS Testing Schedule 4/11-1/15 

MHHS Parent Feedback Opportunity

 

We would like to invite you to an opportunity to provide feedback on the work MHHS is doing towards the goals outlined in our district Local Control and Accountability (LCAP) plan. A vital piece of the plan is getting feedback from all of our stakeholders including staff, students, and parents. Attendees will be able to ask questions and provide feedback on the 3 main goals of the plan:

Goal 1: Systematic Closure of the Opportunity Gaps

Goal 2: Instruction and Curriculum Efficacy

Goal 3: 21st Century Outcomes and Stakeholder Communication

You may review the following presentation beforehand for background information on the LCAP plan:
Local Control and Accountability Plan

LCAP Parent Feedback Meeting
Where: Virtual: https://youtu.be/sERo_EGIWcc
When: Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Reminder: Student Election Officers Applications Due - April 11th, 2022

 

Will you be 16 or older by  June 7?  Are you interested in getting paid to become a student election officer during the Statewide Direct Primary Election?   You can earn $150 for one day of work plus $35 for a short training class. Students who apply must have a 3.0 GPA or higher to qualify.   

To apply, please fill out the APPLICATION HERE and return it to our school email address at mhmustangs@lammersvilleusd.net OR drop it off at the front desk at the high school.  

The deadline for submitting your application is Monday, April 11, 2022.

You must provide personal information, as well as verify your GPA with the school.  Students must also be U.S. citizens or a Legal Permanent Resident to serve as an Elections Officer. Fill out and turn in your application today!

Please note that the Registrar of Voters is following the CDC's recommended guidelines for social distancing and disinfecting practices to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, but that there is always a risk associated with coming in contact with the public.  Please see the attachment for additional information.

Project Aspire

 

BSA Fellowship Program Application Extension

The deadline for the Buck Fellows Program application has been extended to Sunday, April 17th, at 11:59pm Pacific Time. This applies to all materials including: Application, Recommendations, and Transcripts.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email humphrey.manacsa@buckscholars.org or call (209) 401-0848.

Program Summary - Link to Apply: HERE

Each Buck Fellow receives the following:

• Up to $6,000 in funding to cover educational support such as college and summer enrichment opportunities, college test prep courses, internships, college visits, and much more.
• One-on-One mentorship from a member of our Buck Scholar alumni network to support academic and personal growth.
• Access to a network of additional mentors: 250+ professionals in fields such as medicine, law, education, technology, and the arts.

Requirements to Apply:

• Live or attend school in Contra Costa, Napa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, or Yolo County.
• Be a high school sophomore.
• Submit a completed application, along with your transcript and two letters of recommendation by the application deadline.

National Speech and Debate Merit Degree

Please join us in congratulating our students, Tvishi Medathana and Aadhith Rajinikanth, for earning the National Speech and Debate Association's (NSDA) Merit Degree. Each new degree represents hours of learning, practice, and improvement. 

Congratulations Tvishi and Aadhith!

Congratulations to MHHS's Winter Guard and Winter Percussion

Congratulations to the Winter Guard and Winter Percussion on their recent performances. This past weekend they attended Circuit Championships in Modesto at Enochs High School. Both groups received the Silver Medal for this event. 

Both groups this year were the largest in school history with 16 in the guard and 30 in the Winter Percussion. Both groups also scored the highest recorded scores in school history. Guard received a 79.7 out of 100 and Winter Percussion scored 86.4 out of 100. Over the past 8 years, they have built a strong reputation throughout the state as one of the best programs in the area.

HOSA State Leadership Conference - Long Beach, CA

“The State Leadership Conference (SLC) is not simply a time to pick the perfect competition, prepare the skill, hone your craft, and finally perform to possibly win a medal. This is the time when over 4,000 members, advisors, and industry partners come together for inspirational speakers, leadership workshops, professional development, and career guidance, and to give it their all. There is plenty to keep every attendee busy including educational symposiums, College and Career Fair, Courtesy Corps, and HOSA Village! Competitors are recognized, officers are sworn in, and scholarships are presented during the excitement-filled State Leadership Conference. “ (cal-hosa.org, 2022)

The California HOSA State Leadership Conference was all that and more.  Our trip began with COVID testing and bus loading at 7 am on March 23.  As we traveled down towards Long Beach we had a break at UCLA.  Students took this opportunity to tour the campus checking out the Bruin statue, athletic facilities (I hear there are some great tennis players), the beautiful campus buildings, the food delivery robots, the student center, and more.  After loading up again we headed to our hotel, The Westin Long Beach.   After most of the students were settled in their rooms we headed out to the Pike Outlets for dinner.  Our next stop was Vons grocery store.  to load up on food.  I am not sure that Vons was ready for almost 100 high school students but we all had a good time and walked back to the Westin loaded with all sorts of goodies.  

Early the next morning the brave advisors registered our chapter and carted back over 100 t-shirts, badges, and pins.  Luckily we had a wagon.  Students checked in to receive their conference swag and headed out to compete, practice, go to a workshop or get a Starbucks.  The day went by very quickly. That evening we went to the Opening Ceremony which featured keynote speaker, John Beede. John was humorous but also had a great message for the students about setting goals and perseverance. He was one of the best keynotes speakers that I have seen.  After the opening ceremony, we headed back to the hotel where the students had dinner.  A small group needed more supplies so we headed out to our favorite store - Vons.  (Image below shows a group of students heading back to our hotel in the background)

Friday consisted of competitions, workshops, competition preparation, school work, aquarium trips, and more.  Friday night we attended the Recognition Ceremony where Mountain House High School started racking up the awards.  (See list below).  That was followed by the Talent/ No Talent show including song, dance, mini competitions, and more (See image below).  Students returned to the hotel, had some dinner, and went to bed.  

Saturday morning we were up and cleaning rooms first thing and then loaded the luggage on the bus.  Students were generally done with their competitions and attended workshops.  Some students checked out the pier or other Long Beach tourist attractions.   When asked about their favorite times so far many said competing and others said the Talent Show.  Saturday evening we attended the Closing Ceremony.  Eshaal Naveed was elected as a Cal-HOSA State Officer.  

Mountain House High School was very well represented in the awards (See list below).   There are several students who placed in the Top 10 in events that we have not done so in the past which is amazing.  We are proud of all the students who competed.  They showed great sportsmanship.  All the students have improved their knowledge in the area of health/ medicine.  All students improved their leadership and college/career skills.  The mood after the closing ceremony can best be described as elation and eagerness to compete again next year. 

Thank you to everyone who has supported these students throughout the year including parents, chaperones, teachers, advisors, administrators, and the District Office.  We couldn’t have done this without your support.  

We are now preparing for the next adventure which is the HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC) in Nashville, TN.  Any student who received a gold, silver or bronze medal automatically qualifies for ILC.  These students are bolded in the list below  The other students are alternates.   Students can only compete in one event and some students will have conflicts this summer which will provide some alternates a chance to compete at ILC against the best of the best in the US and beyond.  

Mountain House High School Top 10 Finalists

Healthcare Issues exam	Gold Medal Bathula.  Pavana	Top 10% Kutnikar, Lakshita
Medical Math	Bronze Medal Ta, Cindy
Medical Reading	Gold Medal Sobhani, Sanoja
Medical Spelling	10th place Kaur, Sachnoor
Medical Terminology	Gold Medal Anisha, Pandey
Pathophysiology	7th Place Padala, Meghana
Barbara James	Bronze Medals Hassan, Syed  Sivasubramanian, Rithanya  Bathula, Pavana
Organizational Leadership	Gold Medal Roice, Alicia	5th Place Bommudurai, Udaiyaa	8th place Bathula, Pavana Pragna
Biomedical Debate (Team event)	4th place Naveed, Eshaal Mahavadi, Aashritha Kamatam, Anish Sivasubramanian, Rithanya	6th place Alex, Ryan; Arya Vishnu, Arya; Hassan, Syed
Community Awareness (Team event)	Gold Medal Baig , Jannat  Bangali, Naaz Bathula, Pavana  Kwok, Sophia	Bronze Medal Ayyagari, Kamesh Chakkathara, Neena Tipirneni, Vennela Yerella, Saiharshitha	4th place Bommudurai, Udaiyaa Mannari, Harshitha Nagabhirava, Chandini Tripathy, Rakhsita 7th  Mantri, Manas; Gill, Mheep; Ramesh, Samarth; Sanegepalli, Satya 8th place Manchala, Trisha; Chandu, Charishma; Mohan, Arav
Epidemiology	10th place Sobhani, Sanoja
Forensic Science (Team Event)	5th place Hung, Evelyn Sidhu, Zia
Health Career Display	6th place Bane, Isabella; Singh, Reya
Health Lifestyle	6th place Sthavarmath, Poorvi	10th place Syed, Absaar
Human Growth and Development	6th place Patel, Diya
Medical Innovation (Team Event)	Silver  Roice, Alicia Ta, Cindy Venkatraman, Rakshaa Chun, Ashley	Bronze Ting, Yun-Rong Katriel, Coyoca	5th place Ganiger, Suraj Hanumanchi, Abhiram Puvvulam Sai Karthik
Prepared Speaking	6th place Puvvula, Sai Kedar
Public Health  (team)	6th place Mughal, Muhammad ; Sarathy, Pranav; Khan, Usman; Kuriyannoor, Gregory; Zhang, Daniel

Hackathon's San Jose Tech Museum Field Trip

Some of our CS Pathway students went to the San Jose Tech Museum. They had fun learning with interactive hands-on activities and labs including robots, mechanical engineering, biotech, cyber security, internet, space exploration, planet earth, and many more. 

Great job to the Hackathon leadership for planning and managing this entire trip. 

DECA State Conference Winners!

 Sixty-three students competed this year at the State DECA Conference in Anaheim last month.  The State DECA competition is highly competitive with over 80 high schools participating.  For the first time, MHHS DECA placed on the podium in several categories.  Nine students earned the right to attend the International Conference and Competition (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia on April 22-April 26.

The winners at the State Conference for MHHS DECA are:

- Komal Vij and Sreeram Ranga - first place for Project Management Career Development

- Disha Ananthula, Hadia Ashfaq, and Rameen Rauf - 2nd place for Project Management Community Giving

- Mahit Namburu and Charan Battula - 3rd place for Financial Operations Research

- Tisha Kathrani and Saanya Singh - 3rd place for International Business Plan

This is also another first for MHHS DECA with nine students going to ICDC.