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!