PTA Student Leadership Opportunity

Students are valuable members of the California State PTA Board of Managers. As full voting members, they share their perspectives on current issues, voice their concerns and provide insights during the meetings they attend.  Volunteer service as a member on the board provides students with an opportunity to further develop leadership skills within the framework and organizational structure of the California State PTA.

California State PTA is now accepting applications for students to serve on our state board. Student board members must be at least 16 years of age and no more than 19 years of age by July 1, 2016.  Selected students would serve on the California State PTA Board of Managers from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

Please share with your student communities as soon as possible.

Links to download the guidelines and application forms are below: 

• Student Board Member Guidelines
• Student Board Member Interview
• Student Board Member Application.

Please note that all applications must be received in the state office by March 15, 2016.  For more information, visit the Student Involvement section of our website.

If you have any questions, please contact Yvonna Cázares, Student Involvement Committee Chairman atycazares@capta.org. 

Semester Finals and Winter Break

As winter Break is fast approaching, we want to remind our Mustang Families that this year, semester finals will take place on December 16th, 17th, and 18th.  Students are required to complete their semester by taking their semester final on these dates.  Students who miss their semester final will not be given the opportunity to make-up their finals on a different date due to trips, family vacations, or personal leaves except in emergency situations.
Semester grades are official grades that are reported out on a student's official high school transcript.  Students who miss semester finals will likely see an impact on the overall semester transcript grade that is reported by the teacher.  Families should not plan on leaving school prior to the dates of semester finals.
It is our goal to prepare our students for the expectations of college and career readiness.  Part of this preparation is helping students and families understand the importance of their student's participation in semester finals.
It is also important to note that semester finals also happen at the end of our school year on May 24th, 25th, and 26th.  Students and families should also plan to be present on these days for the same reason.
If you have any questions about the semester finals, please contact your student's counselor.

PSAT Scores

The College Board has just notified us that students who took the PSAT during the October administration will be able to access their scores on January 7th. Students will be able to access their scores and AP Potential information at studentscores.collegeboard.org

Creating an account on the College Board site will also allow students to access your SAT Suite of Assessment scores with personalized feedback, practice, college planning and career exploration resources. 

• See all your scores and if you are on track for college readiness

• View detailed explanations of skills required to be college ready

• Send your scores to Khan Academy® for personalized practice recommendations

• Search for colleges that fit your needs

• Access your PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index Score used for participation in programs conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation®

• Start on your scholarship and college financial aid plan

• Take a personality test to find majors and careers fit for you

• Get feedback on your readiness for AP courses

Winter Concert

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Please come to The Winter Concert featuring the award winning MHHS Band, Orchestra and Choir.  Performance is TODAY (12/11/15) at 7:00 P.M. in the small gym at MHHS.  We will be raffling some AWESOME prizes and you can enjoy some great treats at our bake sale as well.  Cash, Credit and Debit accepted for tickets, raffles and snacks.

Mentors Needed

MHHS is looking for some folks who can become mentors for our students involved in our Computer Science and Computer Networking academies. If you or someone you know works in the tech industry (Like Cisco, Networking, App Development, etc). Email us at mhmustangs@lammersvilleusd.net and let us at know if you are interested. It would involve speaking as a guest in our Networking and Computer Science Classes, possible site visits, and/or future contacts for interning opportunities.

Concessions Volunteers Needed

With Winter Sports in Full Swing, we are in need of adult volunteers for our concessions stand during the games.  MHHS Athletics Boosters manages the volunteers for Concessions, and has set up an online sign up here:  CLICK HERE FOR CONCESSION SIGN-UP Boosters is also looking for a representative to coordinate the concessions for the remainder of the school year.  If you are interested in becoming the Concessions Coordinator, or learning more about what that position entails, please contact the boosters by emailing them at MHHSBoosterclub@gmail.com

4-year College Information Night for Juniors

All Juniors who are interested in applying for 4 year colleges or universities next year should plan on coming to College info night on December 8th at 7pm in the Multi-Use Room.  Students and parents will hear information about:

• 4 year college application process and planning
• Timelines for remainder of Junior and all of Senior Year
• Have your questions answered about how your counselor will be able to help.

Peer Tutoring

Become a  Peer Tutor
Get High School Credit OR Community Service Hours
Did you know if you got a "B" or above, in any of your classes, you could become a Peer Tutor?  Peer tutors can earn up to a full year of elective credit for tutoring students during flex period, during SUCCESS!, and after school.  Training will be provided.  Sign up to become a peer tutor today!  Visit our Peer Tutoring website by CLICKING HERE or just sign up today by filling out our online form here:http://tinyurl.com/mhhspeertutor

Clearasil Scholarship Winner!

One of our Sophomore students, Veronica Paul, entered a photo of Dr. Scott Forrest into the Clearasil Teacher Truths Contest.  She was selected as one of the 10 winners and won a scholarship for $5,000! The contest asked students to take a photo of a teacher and to finish this sentence: "Teen acne ends. You know what doesn't? ________________." Then, students were to post the photo on Clearasil's Twitter. The photos were judged for Creativity, Relevance to the Theme, and Brand Appeal.  Veronica won the contest with the following picture:

Congratulations Veronica!  

Distrct Wins Award

Lammersville Unified School District Wins Prestigious Award from California School Boards Association (CSBA)

Congratulations to our Board, Sites, Teachers, Staff, Administrators, Community Members, and Students who participated in the development of our strategic plan that led to this important acknowledgement of the work being done by all in our great district.

The CSBA Golden Bell Awards, now in its 36th year, promotes excellence in education and School Board Governance by recognizing outstanding programs and governance practices of school boards in school districts and county offices of education throughout California. Golden Bell Awards reflect the depth and breadth of education programs and governance decisions supporting these programs that are necessary to address students’ changing needs. This awards program highlights best practices in education in all areas of operations, instruction and support services by:

• Seeking out and recognizing key governance practicesthat support, sustain and inspire the creation and continuance of exemplary education programs
• Seeking out and recognizing sustainable, innovative or exemplary programs which have been developed and successfully implemented by California teachers and administrators
• Recognizing and supporting educators who invest extra energy and time to make a demonstrated difference for students
• Promoting models with positive student outcomes
• Focusing on the commitment to ensure that the needs of all students are met

Identifying exemplary programs serves as a way to share information about effective educational strategies. The Golden Bell Awards program also serves to boost confidence in public education by focusing attention on success in our schools. Finally, it enables the California School Boards Association, on behalf of School Governing Boards throughout the State, to express appreciation to dedicated educators who strive to provide a high-quality education that challenges all students to succeed.

Lammersville USD’s award came after a thorough vetting process which included analysis of applications by a panel of education experts and a district verification visit by a representative of the California School Boards Association. The award is in the category of Strategic Planning in the Common Core Era.

In addition to receiving the CSBA Golden Bell Award, Lammersville USD will also receive a $1,000 sponsorship award for the exemplary Common Core program, sponsored by the Associate Business Affiliates. 

We couldn’t have achieved this recognition without the wonderful support of all the members of the Lammersville Unified family and community.

To see more about this award program, please see CSBA's website on the Golden Bell Award.

Prom Tickets for Sale

Anchors aweigh all Juniors and Seniors, this year’s prom theme is Evening on the Bay! Sail away with us to the waters of San Francisco on the Fume Blanc! If you would like to bring a guest from another school, please make sure to fill out the correct
 forms. We hope you can join us! Tickets are able to be paid monthly or all at once. They are being sold at the office and the ticket booth during lunch.

Mustang Brigade Wins 1st Place

On Saturday November 14th, the MHHS High School Marching Band, the Mustang Brigade, attended the Annual Central California Band Review held at Golden Valley High School in Merced.  This year the Band review featured 44 bands from schools in the Central Valley and Bay Area.   The Mustang Brigade competed in parade and field show competitions.  This is the first year that the Mustang Brigade has attempted to compete in the field show competition, and students have worked hard from August to November to perfect their show.  We are proud to announce that the Mustang Brigade won 1st place in their division for the field show competition.  Take a look at their full performance here!

District Curriculum Processes

The Lammersville Unified School District is excited to announce the first of 3 "webisodes" on our District's Curriculum Processes.  Below is an overview of the process. Our hope is that as we go forward, these webisodes will you to understand the processes and procedures being put in to place as we continue to refine our educational processes in the district.

MHHS Health Science Night

Did you know that MHHS has a Biomedical Science Program.  We do!  Ms. Olson leads the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences Program, and has partnered the program with the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) club to help students get some experience in the health sciences field.  Many of the students in these classes are interested in entering the medical and biomedical science fields upon graduation from high school.  On January 21st  from 4:30pm to 8:00pm, our Biomedical Science and HOSA students will be hosting a Health Science night where students will be showcasing their work.  This is a great opportunity for all of our students here at MHHS, and for students in the 7th and 8th grade who will be coming to MHHS to learn more about the program.  Plan on coming down!

The Mustang Brigade Marching Band Success

The Mustang Brigade Band traveled to  Santa Cruz and competed in the Santa Cruz Band Review. This is the largest Band Review in California with over 50 bands competing. Your Mustang Brigade Band placed 4th out of 7 in our classification. Last year we were in a lower classification and did not place at all. The drumline competed for the first time in school history and placed 1st out of 7 drumlines in our classification. please help me in congratulating the entire band on representing our school and community with pride and excellence. Congratulations to the Mustang Brigade!