Congratulations to Jacqueline Prawira and Ashlyn Roice!

 

Congratulations to Jacqueline Prawira and Ashlyn Roice who were both named as top 300 scholars in the 81st Regeneron Science Talent Search—the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors. A listing of all 300 Scholars can be found here; a total of 1,805 students around the country entered the competition this year, which is owned and produced by Society for Science.  

This is an extraordinary accomplishment deserving of much celebration! In recognition of this achievement, each scholar will receive $2,000, and Mountain House High School Mountain will also receive $2,000 per scholar to use toward STEM-related activities. 

The announcement of 40 finalists will take place on January 20 at 12 p.m. Eastern. Finalists will each receive $25,000 and will participate in a week-long competition in March. Finalists will share their research with the public, participate in judging, meet top scientists and form relationships with one another as they compete for more than $1.8 million, including the first place prize of $250,000. 

We are incredibly proud of Jacqueline and Ashlyn and wish them the best of luck!

Food Drive

 Take a look at how you can continue to help those in need after the holiday season is over:

Blood Drive

Check out our information about the upcoming blood drive:

 

Wellness Center GRAND OPENING!

The Counseling Department is excited to announce the Grand Opening for the new Wellness Center on campus! Please join us during SUCCESS! or Lunch when we return back from Winter Break (Jan 3rd-Jan7th) to learn more about what the Wellness Center has to offer! Each day we will have fun treats or surprises for students - we welcome all to join!

During Winter Break - if you are in need of some support in regards to YOUR overall Wellness - be sure to check out our Virtual Wellness Center. CLICK HERE

AP Purchasing Deadline

AP Purchasing Deadline

If you have missed the deadline to purchase your AP exam during Fall, no need to stress as you have another opportunity to pay for your exam. Webstore will open for purchase from January 3, 2022, until March 4th, 2022. The cost is $140.00 per exam.

The cut-off date for ordering the exam is March 4th. If your student has trouble logging into our webstore, please contact Mrs. Caldwell at ccaldwell@lammersvilleusd.net.

MHHS provides families the ability to pay for their exam fees online through the Mustang Webstore. Please have a credit card or debit card available before registration. Students can also purchase the exam at the ASB office window during brunch or after school. Accepted forms of payment include cash, check, and credit or debit card. Only checks payable to Mountain House High School will be accepted. 

• How to Create a Webstore Account

AP Classroom Join Codes - Please ask your teacher.

These join codes are only for Mountain House High School Students and students currently enrolled in the full length of the course. If you are an MHHS student that does not have the AP course in your schedule and would like to take the EXAM only, please reach out to Mrs. Haag at Jhaag@lammersvilleusd.net for an EXAM ONLY join code. If you are a student outside of Lammersville Unified School District, please reach out to your district of residence to accommodate your exam requests.

AP Exam Refund Request

We understand that on rare occasions, students must cancel an exam. Please fill out the AP Exam Refund Request form. College Board has indicated that for the 2022 testing, they will be charging a $40 cancellation fee for any unused exams.

• Students who cancel an exam by 3 pm, Friday, March 4, 2022, are entitled to exam cost minus the $40 fee (per exam canceled).

• Students who cancel an exam between Friday, March 4, 2022, after 3 pm, until Friday, March 11, 2022, are entitled to a refund minus the late fee ($40) determined on a case by case basis.

• No refund if canceled after March 11, 2022.

Please allow time for processing and delivery. For any questions regarding payment, please contact our ASB Secretary Cristin Caldwell at ccaldwell@lammersvilleusd.net

AP EXAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. When will the AP exams take place?

• AP exams will take place in the first two weeks of May 2022. Please see the attached link for exam-specific dates. If you have two exams simultaneously, you may take one of these exams in the late window. Students who have a morning and afternoon exam on the same day will take them both at the regularly scheduled time.

2022 AP Exam Calendar - AP Students I College Board

2. How long is the AP Exam?

• The length of each AP exam will vary. Most exams run approximately 3-4 hours. Each day there will be two exams sessions, morning and afternoon. The morning exams start at 8:00 AM (report time: 7:30 AM), and afternoon exams begin at noon (report time 11:30 AM). If you have an afternoon exam, this may run after the school has ended. You will be responsible for transportation after the exam has concluded and will be responsible for notifying any coaches or after-school commitments that you will be taking the AP exam. You cannot leave an AP exam early. You must stay for the entire length of the exam.

3. How will attendance be marked on the day of the exam?

• Students will be marked as exempt from classes during their exam time. If students do not attend school before or after their exam (i.e., AM for a PM test or PM for an AM test), parents must notify the attendance office, and students will be marked absent from those classes. If your child will be absent from an AP exam, please notify the attendance office ASAP. We wait to start the exam until every child is present and do not want to hold up the exam if they will not be attending. 

4. How do I know where to report the day of my exam?

• Testing locations will be sent in an email and Parent Square approximately one week before the exam.

5. What will I need to bring on the day of the exam?

• For all exams, students will need to bring:

1. Number 2 pencils (mechanical pencils are not permitted)

2. Pen with black or dark blue ink

3. Snack and drink for the break

4. Calculator (for specific exams). Please see attached calculator policy.

AP Exam Calculator Policy - AP Students I College Board

• Please do NOT bring cell phones, smartwatches, or scratch paper. If these items are brought to the exam, they must be completely shut off and stowed away in the student’s backpack, which will be stored at the front of the testing location. Students cannot access these during the exam, including during the break.

6. How will colleges use my AP exam score?

• Most colleges will require a specific score on an AP exam in order for the exam to be used at the college level. Please see the attached link for more information.

Getting Credit and Placement - AP Students I College Board

7. When and how can I access my score? How do I send my AP scores to college?

• Scores are typically available in July. You must log onto your College Board account to view and send official scores directly from College Board to the institution.

8. What if I want to cancel my exam prior to test day, and will I receive a refund?

• You may cancel your exam prior to test day; however, you will be subject to a $40 College Board cancellation fee. You must complete the request form. Refunds will be given for the remaining balance once the ASB AP Refund Request Form is completed and received.

 

VIRTUAL Academic Decathalon Adult Volunteers

Academic Decathalon is a statewide even that promotes an educational experience providing academic competition for students at MHHS.  This year's County Decathalon event occurs on January 19th and 20th, and we are looking for volunteers to listen to student speeches or interview students.  Volunteers can do this from the comfort of their own homes as the event is virtual this year.  

Mountain House High School needs several parent or community members to volunteer this year.  Interested individuals should fill out this google form HERE or contact Erika Chapman, Coordinator of Student Activities and Events at the San Joaquin County Office of Education at echapman@sjcoe.net

One More Host Family Needed

 

Did you know that Mountain House High School has several exchange students from around the world this year?   We have students from Spain, Italy, Brazil, Mongolia, Korea, and Germany, and they are such a great addition to our multicultural 'Ohana here at MHHS.  

We have one more student are looking for a new placement for the remainder of this school year.  The need for new families is urgent within the next week.  We're looking for a Mountain House family, or faculty or staff member who is willing to host our exchange student, Aza from Mongolia.  Aza is already at MHHS, and she is in need of a new placement right away.  Aza is a great student, and has many friends here at MHHS already.  She does not want to be pulled from our school, and your family might be the perfect fit.  Aza does have an allergy to dogs, so would need to be hosted in a home without dogs, or with dogs that are hypoallergenic.  

If you are interested in hosting Aza for the remainder of the school year, contact Cultural Homestay International coordinator Ceci Haas at cecihaas@gmail.com 

Adult Volunteer Judges for DECA Competition

Our students in the Business Pathway will be attending the NorCal competition in January to compete against other teams in several business focused activities and challenges.  These students are involved in the DECA club, and we need to recruit judges  for both written reports and in-person role plays.  We encourage community members to volunteer, especially if your student is a part of the DECA team.  Here's the specifics:

Written Report Judging:

• Specific Rubric provided
• Can judge from the comfort of your own home
• Not required to attend any conference activities

In-person Role-Play Judging:

• Saturday January 15th
• Once you volunteer you'll be assigned a time between 7:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
• Location:  San Ramon Marriott Hotel

We thank you in advance for your willingness to volunteer.  Please email Dr. Kerry Moquett to volunteer at kmoquett@lammersvilleusd.net

Help a Mustang Family

On Tuesday, December 7th, the family of one of our Mustang students experienced a devastating house fire.  Our Mustang Ohana is pulling together at this holiday season to provide the necessities of life for the family who lost two cars, deal with paying insurance deductibles, incidental costs and expenses as they secure new housing, and clothing and feeding their family.  If you are interested in learning more about this family who have lived in our community for over 10 years, served in many capacities as sports coaches, referees, community volunteers, and members of the Mustang and Lammersville Unified Ohana, we encourage you to visit the GoFundMe account and donate.   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-gehmlich-family-after-house-fire?qid=8265ba2f773b1f9a9fbaf5e46598a163 

HOSA Boosters' Fundraiser

 

New Host Families needed ASAP

Did you know that Mountain House High School has several exchange students from around the world this year?   We have students from Spain, Italy, Brazil, Mongolia, Korea, and Germany, and they are such a great addition to our multicultural 'Ohana here at MHHS.  

Two of our current students are looking for a new placement for the remainder of this school year.  The need for new families is urgent within the next week.  We're looking for a Mountain House family or two, or faculty or staff member who is willing to host one student from Brazil, and one student from Mongolia.  Both students are already at MHHS, and are in need of a new placement right away.  

If you are interested in hosting either of these students for the remainder of the school year, contact Cultural Homestay International coordinator Ceci Haas at cecihaas@gmail.com 

We need Pictures!!!

As the hustle and bustle of the new school year, and now the holiday seasons, have hit us the yearbook realized we are missing something VERY important. PICTURES!!

We need your help to get pictures of some of the fantastic things you have done this year.

We are looking for pictures of the following events:

First Day of School (on or off campus)
Powderpuff game
Homecoming Dance
JV Football
Students doing activities with their clubs

Please send any photos for yearbook consideration to Mrs. Nunn (rnunn@lammersvilleusd.net)

Thanks for your help!

Whitecoat Ceremony and NTHS Induction

On Friday evening we celebrated the juniors and seniors who earned their whitecoats through their participation in our Biomedical Science pathway. Students announced the various medical fields they plan on going into after graduating from MHHS and took the Hippocratic Oath. 

Students from the Biomedical, Computer Science, and Digital Arts pathways were also inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Their membership in the NTHS will provide them with scholarship, networking, and internship opportunities as they move forward. 

Our Culinary pathway students catered the event and all attendees were able to sample the delicious appetizers that they prepared. The event was a great example of our students in CTE pathways supporting each other and gaining real world experience. 

Drama Showcase "A Million Dreams"

What:  Drama Showcase "A Million Dreams"
When:  Thursday, November 18, 2021
Time:  7:00 P.M.
Where:  MHHS Theater

Come out this Thursday Night at 7:00 P.M. to see our Drama Showcase "A Million Dreams."  The showcase is FREE, and open to the public.  Come see our semester-end variety show with songs, scenes, monologues, and more.  

MHHS School Site Council Meeting 11/17/21 @ 7PM

 

We are excited to invite you to the next meeting of the School Site Council next Wednesday, November 17, 2021 @ 7:00pm. School Site Council Meetings will be virtual this year and a join link will be provided for each one.

Each School Site Council meeting will feature a presentation about a specific topic. The presentation will be followed with an opportunity for general Q & A. At our meeting next week we will discuss the restorative practices approach to discipline we use at MHHS.

MHHS School Site Council
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
7:00-8:00pm
Join here virtually: https://youtu.be/0J5xeRB8BYU

MHHS School Site Council Dates/Topics

• 9/22/21     Supporting Kids Coming Back to School
• 11/17/21     Restorative Practices
• 2/23/22     Topic TBD
• 4/27/22    Topic TBD

Please provide your input for our February and April Site Council Meeting topics by completing the quick survey here.