Senior Sunrise

This morning at 6:15 our Senior Class met in the stadium (The Range) to celebrate the opening of their senior year.  Our WONDERFUL Senior Parent Committee woke up early to get breakfast ready for the students, and they all took a picture as the sun rose over the school this morning.  We are happy for our Senior Class and the school spirit they have brought to school this year.  Good luck Class of 2019...we'll see you at Senior Sunset in May.

Summer Travel Opportunity: Costa Rica

We are excited to announce a third year of continuing the International Travel program! Over the past two summers, our teachers have partnered with outside travel companies to lead successful trips to Europe and we are now announcing another travel opportunity.

The Costa Rica Highlights Tour is an educational tour that takes travelers throughout Costa Rica. This tour is set for next summer, June 3rd through June 10th, 2019.  Your student could even earn credit while on the trip.  This trip is not affiliated with the school, but two of our teachers will be working with an outside agency to lead the tour.  For more information, we will host a meeting on September 5th at 6:30pm in the Learning Commons MHHS.

Mountain House Firefighter Explorer Program

Are you interested in a career as a firefighter?  Mountain House Fire Department will be on campus on Tuesday, September 4th to talk about their Explorer program.  The Explorer program will give you the opportunity to participate in classes at the fire department, learn about engines and tools, participate in drills and trainings, learn about the day-to-day operations of station life, and go on ride-alongs during live calls.  Please come to the Learning Commons during SUCCESS! and Lunch on Tuesday, September 4th for more information and to check out the fire truck. 

SUCCESS!

SUCCESS! period at MHHS is a 30 minute period of time that occurs every day before the official lunch period at Mountain House High School.  SUCCESS! is a scheduled academic time for ALL students who need assistance, or enrichment from their teachers.  ALL teachers on campus are in their classrooms during SUCCESS! period, and are available for additional help before a test, for redo/retake, and for work completion. 

Many students at MHHS do not need to take advantage of this SUCCESS! time because they are caught up with their work, do not need extra help, and would like to begin their lunch period early.  For this purpose, our cafeteria begins selling food at the beginning of the SUCCESS! period, and through the entire lunch period.  Cafeteria workers reserve food in the kitchen until the end of the SUCCESS! period so that students who take advantage of SUCCESS! will still have the same food options as the students who take advantage of lunch earlier.

SOME students are REQUIRED to attend SUCCESS! period.  Teachers can require students to attend during this academic time, even if the student does not have a poor grade in the class.  Teachers may use this time to provide additional direction, tutoring, or guidance for students.  If a teacher indicates that a student is required to attend SUCCESS! and the student does not attend, the student will be marked absent, and an unexcused absence shows up on the student's record.  The consequence for skipping a class at MHHS is Saturday School.  Students and parents will always be notified when a student is required to attend SUCCESS!

As of today (August 31, 2018) there are about 125 students who have been notified, and are required to attend SUCCESS! until their teacher exits them from the SUCCESS! period.

This year's first progress reporting period ends on September 6, 2018.  Starting on Monday September 10, 2018, any student who has a "D" or "F" grade in any of their classes will be REQUIRED to attend SUCCESS! until all of their grades reach a "B" grade or higher. 

SUCCESS! period is REQUIRED and attendance is taken for students who have been notified.  If you have any questions, please contact your Vice Principal. 

Girls Volleyball Updates

Congratulations to Frosh Volleyball Girls for finishing 5th at the Wolf Pack Tournament last Saturday and for winning 2-0 against West at yesterday's match up on August 28th. A Big Congratulations also to the JV team for placing 2nd in the Silver Division at last Saturday's tournament in Patterson. They also take the win 2-1 against West at yesterday's game. 

The first league game for the girls volleyball is this Thursday, August 30th at Grace Davis High School. Hope to see you there.  Next home games will be Tuesday September 4th and again Thursday Sept 6th. Come cheer for your home team!

Speech & Debate Glitter and Gold

For those of you who may not know, Mountain House high school has a speech and debate team, (and for those of you who already knew ... we are back!) and this year, we are 178 strong!

This competitive academic group has over 17 events that they can compete in;
(which you can check out via the link provided) and they are ready to rock the competition this year! This weekend, the league only offered 5 categories, as we limited them for the novice competitors as an introductory experience ...

In fact, this weekend was our first tournament at Lodi HS; needless to say, our novice showed up in style! Please take a moment to congratulate our novice competitors for their outstanding successes! We won sweepstakes, that means more than any other school!

Thank you so much for your support of our team, the activity we call Speech and Debate and the individual support of providing our students with "... powerful voices, and meaningful choices!"

Baseball Meeting

Want to join the baseball program of the defending League champions? There is an informational meeting this Thursday, August 30th at lunch in room A213. Come meet some of the coaching staff and get information on the timeline leading up to tryouts in February. Hope to see you all there - Go 'Stangs Go!

Senior Sunrise

Hey Seniors! This Friday, August 31st, is your Senior Sunrise!! Be at the football field at 6:15 to enjoy the sunrise with your fellow seniors!

Boys Soccer Meeting

If you are interested in playing soccer, On Tuesday August 28th Boys soccer will have a meeting during lunch in Mr. Soto´s classroom A155. Soccer season is almost here, lets get ready.

AUDITIONS for the Fall Play

The MHHS theater department is back with a new season! In the fall, we will be producing the play, "Clue."  It is a funny comedy based on the popular board game/movie. Auditions for the show are being held on Monday August 27 and 28th at 4 - 6pm in the theater. ALL are welcome to try out. You may prepare a one minute monologue to be performed or we will provide you with a cold read script. Any questions contact Mr. Hixon in room B148.

Water Polo Players Needed

Waterpolo needs YOU!  come join the waterpolo team TODAY!  Practices have already started. We especially need more boys to join the team. Come to practice any day this week from 3:45 to 5:30 at the pool or see Coach Woods in the main office.

Game Time Shout-Outs

Mountain House High School is pleased to introduce a fun and new option with our new Mustangs Athletics' GameTime Radio.  Our new personalized radio station for athletic events gives you the opportunity to recognize your favorite Mountain House High School student(s) in special messages airing on our Mustang GameTime Radio.  Here's how it works:

• Purchase a 10 second Shout-Out to your favorite Mustang student.
• The Shout-Out runs at every home sporting event during that sports season.
• Your Mustangs Shout-Out will be combined with two (2) other student shout-outs into one 30 second message.
• This will be available on a limited basis for each individual sport in which Mustangs GameTime Radio is used at Mountain House High School.
• Cost = $50 per student per sport.

Shout-Outs are extremely limited - reserve yours soon!

Fill out the form here with all of your information, and a school representative will contact you to set up payment.  

Shout-Out Form Link

Please note that once recorded and running, shout-outs cannot be changed.  

First HOME Football Game

Are you ready for some Mustang Football.  Our first HOME game against Mt. Diablo will be this Friday, August 24th starting at 7:00 P.M.  This game will be varsity only due to the fact that Mt. Diablo does not have a JV team.  Come out with your family, friends and the community to celebrate our first home football game!  Go Mustangs!

School Safety Survey

The San Joaquin County Sheriff's office has asked us to participate in a survey about student safety on school campuses.  They are attempting to get as many responses to this survey as possible.  We encourage all parents and students to respond to this survey.  It will give us some important information about how our students and community feels about the safety of our students on our campus.

Link to Parent Survey (English): 
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHHSParentSurveySchoolSafety-2018

Link to Parent Survey (Spanish):
https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/MHHSPadresSobreLaSeguridadEscolar-2018

Link to Student Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHHSStudentSurveySchoolSafety-2018

Back To School Night Video

Slight Change to BTSN!  Instead of a large and impersonal meeting for all parents at the beginning of Back to School Night, we've recorded an informational video with all of the information we would have presented at Back to School Night.  This will give us the opportunity to run a "meet and greet" in the Multi-Use room before classes begin!  Come meet us from 6:30 P.M until classes start at 6:50 P.M. on Back to School Night. 

Please take a look at the embedded video here for your orientation!

Upcoming College Visits

The Mountain House High School Counseling Department and Learning Commons College and Career Center are pleased to announce the first round of college representative visits to our campus.  We know you've heard about all the "big name" schools, but have you heard about the awesome schools all around the nation that may be best suited to your area of interest.  Join us in the Learning Commons on the dates below at lunch time to met representatives from and hear more about these schools:

August 27th
University of San Francisco

August 28th
Concordia University

August 29th
Dominican University

August 30th
FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandise of LA)

Student Poll Worker--GET PAID!

Will you be 16 or older by November 6th?  Are you interested in getting paid to become a poll worker during the November election?   You can earn $165 for one day of work, and a short training class. Students who apply must have a 2.5 GPA or higher to qualify.   See the librarians in the Learning Commons for an application to work as a Poll Worker this November.  You must provide personal information, as well as verify your GPA with the school.  Fill out your application and turn it in to the Learning Commons by August 29, 2018.  

Back to School Night 2018-2019

Date: Thursday August 23rd 
Time:  6:30 P.M.
Place:  Large Gym and Classrooms 
Back To School Night will start off by meeting in the gym, where you will get a chance to meet the school principal Mr. Ben Fobert, Associate Principal Joni Hellstrom, and Vice Principals Athena Duran and Jessica Libbee.
The rest of the evening you will have the opportunity to attend each of your student’s classrooms, meet the teachers, and learn about the goals and expectations for each class. Back to school night is a great way to stay connected with your student’s education.   Students will be sending you a text or email on Thursday morning during their advisory period with their class schedule and room numbers so that you can be sure to get to all of the right classes.  You can also get access to your child's schedule through your AERIES parent portal.  We look forward to seeing you on Thursday Night starting at 6:30 P.M. in the gym.
Below please find the schedule for Back to school night below (0 period and 8th period will NOT meet during BTSN):

6:30-6:45--Welcome Meeting in Large Gym
Follow your student's schedule for the class periods below
6:50-7:00--1st Period
7:05-7:15--2nd Period
7:20-7:30--3rd Period
7:35-7:45--4th Period
7:50-8:00--5th Period
8:05-8:15--6th Period
8:20-8:30--7th Period

First Home Volleyball Game

Come join us THIS THURSDAY 08/23 starting at 4:30 P.M.  for our first HOME Girl's Volleyball game.  Let's show our Lady Mustangs our school spirit and cheer them on for a win!

Mustang Writer (School Newspaper)

Do you have an interest in writing or want to help spread the word about the latest news to your fellow Mustangs? Do you love editing, photography, marketing, or have web skills? Join the Mustang Writer, MHHS' very own student news publication!  Join the student newspaper to share your voice or improve your skills and help make an impact on the community around you. There is an informational meeting at success on Thursday, August 23 in room L103. We hope to see you there!

MHHS Football Team WINS!

After several First half miscues- Mountain House scored 20 unanswered in the second half to topple the Chavez Titans. 

The offense was lead by QB Jesse Jordan throwing a Touchdown and running for another. 

The Defense showed True Grit all night long. While playing with their backs against the wall for most of the first half the Defense set the tone in the second half – shutting down Chavez’s high powered offense. 

Taeshaun Hodge Maroney, Keenami Maggard, Mehki Bryant and Elias Escobar led the Defense with multiple Sacks and tackles for a loss. Vladic Sutherland and Jacob Pacheco made huge defensive plays late in the game, to help secure the Victory. 

The win marks another “First” for the young Mustang program as the first ever “COMEBACK VICTORY”. Head Varsity Coach, Jason McCloskey said, “I’m extremely proud of all the work our Coaching staff did in preparing the boys for this game and I’m very pleased with the boys “Buy-In” of our program. We’ve come a long way!” 

The Mustangs are home next Friday night as they host Mt. Diablo (Concord). JV game is 5pm and Varsity at 7 pm.

Drama Club Meeting

Another season of theater is here and this year we are going to Broadway! Literally. The Drama club is holding their first meeting of the year, and it is an important one. We are planning on taking a trip to New York city this year. If you are interested in going, come to the informational meeting this Tuesday, August 21 from 3:45 - 5pm in room B148. Space is limited. We would love to see you there!

Powder Puff Football

MHHS Juniors and Seniors!! PowderPuff is coming early this year! We are going to have an informational meeting on Tuesday August 21st in Mr. Lloyds classroom in C120 at lunch to discuss practice times and jerseys. We need girls to play football and boys to cheer them on so make sure to come out and see whos going to take the title. If you have any other questions or concerns contact Jaylen Jefferson.

Science Olympiad

Do you enjoy Crime Scene Investigations, engineering insane mousetrap cars, or studying wildlife habitats? If so, you should join the MHHS Science Olympiad Team!

Competing in over 23 different events from all fields of science, the Mountain House Science Olympiad team is one of the top in San Joaquin County and top 10 in the state. This year, the team will be competing all over the state for a spot in the national tournament in New York!

If you are interested in joining this year's team, make sure to attend the orientation meeting on Thursday, August, 23rd in room A203 during Success.

Email Mrs. Savage at lsavage@lammersvilleusd.net with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Academic Decathalon

Are you interested in joining Academic Decathalon? We had a fantastic time, did really well last year and are looking to recruit more team members.

For more information please come to Mrs. D'Souza's room #C105 or email her at sdsouza@lammersvilleusd.net

ASB Card

Did you ever go to a sports game at MHHS and realize you don't have cash? Ever wonder how people get those discounts at dances?? Ever wonder where those cool blue MHHS shirts come from? Well wonder and worry no more. Get your ASB cards at the ASB office! ONLY $35 Dollars! It gets you into all non playoff sport games for free, gets you cheaper tickets to dances, discounts on you yearbook and parking permit, and even 2 dollars off your class shirt. And if that's not good enough you get a FREE ASB Shirt.  So...come down to the ASB office and pick up your ASB card! Dont miss out!

Schedule Change Window CLOSING

Schedule Change Request Window CLOSING: 8/22/18 @ 3:30PM

The LAST DAY to make course change requests for semester one is Wednesday, 8/22/18 @3:30PM. Students, please take this time to evaluate your classes, your current workload, and any future commitments this year that may affect your ability to be successful in your classes.

Important guidelines to the change request process are available here: https://tinyurl.com/2018changeguidelines.  

A copy of the MHHS schedule change policies is available here: https://tinyurl.com/ScheduleChangeMHHS

All change requests must go through the online form. Please click here or copy/paste this link to access the change form: https://tinyurl.com/schedulechangemhhs1819

HOSA Parent Meeting

On August 31st at 7:00pm in the Learning Commons there will be an informational meeting for parents of students in the Biomedical program about the  HOSA Future Health Professionals student organization/academic team. 

Stay current about HOSA by  texing @mskolso to the number 81010 or signing up by email at remind.com/join/mskolso. 

MHHS HOSA information is  at the MHHS HOSA FB page  https://www.facebook.com/Mountain-House-High-School-HOSA-Club-926053587438452/ . 

General HOSA information can be found at http://www.hosa.org/ and https://cal-hosa.org/

Eid Mubarak!

We would like to wish all of our students and their families in the Mustang and Mountain House Community who celebrate Eid a Happy Eid celebration. 
This time of year our Muslim students and their families celebrate Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice.  Eid al-Adha occurs this year on August 20th.  This important holiday is special to our students and their families, and we want to wish them all a Happy Eid!  Eid Mubarak!

Speech and Debate

If you love talking....or hate public speaking and want to get better at it...then Speech and Debate is the place for you!  Find your person, you passion, and your platform in the world of words!  See Mrs. McCoy in the Learning Commons for more information!

Music Program Opportunities

Do you play an instrument or sing?  Did you know that MHHS music department is the most awarded program on campus?  There is still time to be a part of the Symphonic Band, Orchestra, or Choir.  These groups will be traveling back to Disneyland this year in April.  Come and be a part of the fun, friendship and memories!  Put in a course change request HERE if you are interested in joining! 

Are You Ready For Some Football?!

Mustang Football season is about to begin.  Our first AWAY game of the season is Friday 8/17 at Chavez High School in Stockton, JV at 5pm, Varsity at 7:15pm. 

The HOME opener will be Friday 8/24 here at MHHS stadium "THE RANGE".  Start times are the same. 

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?!

Student Handbook Reminder: Parking Permits

Did you know that parking permits are required when students park in the school parking lot?  Parking permits allow us to maintain a safe and secure campus during the school day.  Students without parking permits will be warned, and then cited if they do not have a parking permit.  Students should visit the ASB Bank to purchase a parking permit for their car.  Permits are $25 without an ASB card and $15 with an ASB card.  Come get your parking permit today!

Water Polo Begins on August 14th

All Boys and Girls who are interested in trying out for the first MHHS Water Polo teams should show up at the pool on Tuesday August 14th and Thursday August 16th at 3:45 P.M. to 5:45 P.M. for conditioning. 

Regular practice for both boys and girls water polo teams will be Monday through Friday starting  on Monday August 20th. 

In order to participate, students must be cleared through www.athleticclearance.com.

MHHS Student ID Badge

Attention All Mustangs!

MHHS Administration has an important safety announcement.  All students will be required to wear their MHHS Student ID Badge on the upper half of their body at all times while on campus. This includes during ALL school functions such as sporting events and after school events.

Wearing your MHHS Student ID Badge is extremely important and a crucial piece to maintaining safety on our campus at all times.  Wearing the MHHS Student ID Badge creates an environment where it easy to quickly identify anyone that should not be on our campus.

If you lose your ID or it has been damaged stop by the school bank to get pick up a new one free of charge.  If you continuously are found on campus without wearing your ID badge you will need to purchase a new one and will receive a consequence from administration.

Feel free to get creative with the style of lanyard or badge clip of your choice!  The most important part is that the MHHS Student ID Badge is visible and easily seen by staff members at all times while on campus.

Please help us keep our campus safe by wearing your MHHS Student ID Badge EVERYDAY!