Friday, April 29, 2022
Financial Wellness Challenge Event!
Please join us after school on May 5th in the Quad for a fun, interactive, and educational Financial Wellness Challenge put on by the American Heart Association and Golden 1 Credit Union. Grab a slice of pizza and join us for an engaging event to increase your knowledge of financial wellness. This after-school event will give you hand-on experience in juggling income and expenses. All participating
Participants will receive a mock identity and will be given individual scenarios to complete within their provided incomes and lifestyles. By the end of the session, participants have made the hard choices they need to make their budgets work.
Event Details:
Date & Time: 3:30 pm, Thursday, May 5th
Location: The Quad
PLEASE RSVP BY MAY 2nd to mhhsaha@lammersvilleusd.net or fill out the following form: https://tinyurl.com/MHHSFinancialWellness
A slice of pizza will be provided to all students who sign in and participate
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Join Team Maximus!
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For those that are interested and were not able to make the informational meeting, attached is more information and also the link to apply to be part of the team.
The deadline to apply is Friday, May 6th. Tryouts begin the week of May 16th.
Team Maximus Information
Application
If you have any questions, please see Ms. CC in the ASB office or email ccaldwell@lammersvilleusd.net
California Science and Engineering Fair
Both Jacqueline and Jordan Prawira competed in the California Science and Engineering Fair and the Sacramento STEM Fair. Please make sure to congratulate them on their success!
Jordan - 1st Place in Applied Engineering, Grand Prize winner (3rd Place) with 3 special awards: American Meteorological Award, PECG Excellence in Engineering Award, and US Agency for International DevelopmentJordan - 1st Place in Sustainable Technology, Grand Prize winner (1st Place) with 2 special awards: Ricoh Sustainability Award and ASM Materials Education Award
Jacqueline - 1st Place in Environmental Engineering (senior division)
Jacqueline - Cheryl Saban Scholar Prize (first place, Senior Division) $2000
They both were selected as Regeneron ISEF finalists and will compete virtually in May 2022.
SkillsUSA State Champions
Meet our SkillsUSA State Champions from Computer Science Pathway!!! Elizabeth Varghese, Shania Dhanaraj & Pari Sharma!!! Congratulations!!!
Shout out to all SkillsUSA State Conference 2022 medalists and state champions!!!
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Science Olympiad NorCal State Tournament
They recently won their SJCOE Regional Tournament with the Blue Team taking 1st place and Silver Team taking 4th. Our Blue Team advanced to the NorCal State Tournament where they competed against some of the best schools in the nation. Many of our competitors routinely place in the top 3 (or even win) at the National Tournament.
Mountain House High School placed EIGHTH (8th) this year! This is an outstanding achievement by our students, especially given the fact that our team consisted of several freshmen, newcomers, and last-minute substitutes! Well done, Mustang Olympians!
Please congratulate the following students on their achievements at the NorCal State Science Olympiad Tournament held on April 2 and 9:
Ashlyn Roice and Alicia Roice placed 6th in Anatomy and Physiology
Pranav Saravanan and Rohin Prashanth placed 30th in Astronomy
Ashley Varghese and Elizabeth Varghese placed 5th in Bridges
Dhriti Chicila and Alicia Roice placed 19th in Cell Biology
Cindy Ta and Ashlyn Roice placed 15th in Chem Lab
Ashlyn Roice and Alicia Roice placed 15th in Codebusters
Ashlyn Roice and Pranav Ganti placed 16th in Detector Building
Dhriti Chicila and Pavana Bathula placed 22nd in Disease Detectives
Jacqueline Prawira and Jordan Prawira placed 2th in Dynamic Planet
Pranav Saravanan and Rohin Prashanth placed 30th in Astronomy
Ashley Varghese and Elizabeth Varghese placed 5th in Bridges
Dhriti Chicila and Alicia Roice placed 19th in Cell Biology
Cindy Ta and Ashlyn Roice placed 15th in Chem Lab
Ashlyn Roice and Alicia Roice placed 15th in Codebusters
Ashlyn Roice and Pranav Ganti placed 16th in Detector Building
Dhriti Chicila and Pavana Bathula placed 22nd in Disease Detectives
Jacqueline Prawira and Jordan Prawira placed 2th in Dynamic Planet
Jacqueline Prawira and Jordan Prawira placed 5th in Environmental Chemistry
Elizabeth Varghese and Parnita Chowtoori placed 5th in Experimental Design
Pranav Saravanan and Pavana Bathula placed 17th in Forensics
Pranav Saravanan and Rohin Prashanth placed 11th in Gravity Vehicle
Ryan Alex and Pavana Bathula placed 9th in Green Generation
Parnita Chowtoori and Rohin Prashanth placed 24th in Itis About Time
Mehar Pelia and Ryan Alex placed 16th in Ornithology
Parnita Chowtoori and Pranav Saravanan placed 12th in Ping Pong Parachute
Jordan Prawira and Pranav Ganti placed 8th in Remote Sensing
Jacqueline Prawira and Jordan Prawira placed 5th in Rocks and Minerals
Dhriti Chicila and Parnita Chowtoori placed 7th in Trajectory
Ryan Alex and Pranav Ganti placed 18th in Wi-Fi Lab
Mehar Pelia and Ashley Varghese placed 11th in Wright Stuff
Ashley Varghese and Elizabeth Varghese placed 26th in Write It Do It
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Project Synapse Mental Health Art & Writing Contest
This is an open competition for all students in Mountain House, grades K-12. Submit any original artwork or writing piece on the theme "What is Mental Health to You?" to possibly win a prize in YOUR age division. Make sure to sign up quickly because registration closes soon on April 22nd!
Submissions will be due on May 15th, and if you have any questions feel free to contact mhhsp@lammersvilleusd.
Happy creating!
Selective Service Registration
So what should you do? All male students should register for the Selective service. Students can register at the age of 17 years and 3 months old in anticipation of their 18th birthday. The registration takes 45 seconds at SSS.gov. More information is available on the U.S. Selective Service website HERE.
Monday, April 18, 2022
Junior Parent Grad Night Help
MHHS' Spring Musical "Mamma Mia" Tickets
Tickets are 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
Adult: $10
Students: $5
FREE with ASB
MHHS Ramadan Feast
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Speech and Debate New Member Meeting
The Speech and Debate Team will be holding their new member meeting for anyone interested in joining on Friday, April 15th at 3:45pm in the MPR after school. Any questions can be directed to: mhhsspeechanddebate@
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Senior Deadlines Coming Up
Seniors, some important deadlines are coming up for the Senior Class. Please pay close attention to the following:
Monday, April 11, 2022
Summer Camp Program Teacher Opportunity
Mustangs, are you interested in being a teacher for a Summer Camp program in robotics/ Programming/ STEM/ CHESS programs and or sports? If so, reach out to Brilliant Mind Academy Summer Program (925)330-4287 or email: trivalley2020@gmail.com.
Friday, April 8, 2022
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
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/
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!
Thursday, April 7, 2022
MHHS Testing Schedule 4/11 - 4/15
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
Wednesday, April 6, 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.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
BSA Fellowship Program Application Extension
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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.
- 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
Congratulations Tvishi and Aadhith!
Congratulations to MHHS's Winter Guard and Winter Percussion
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
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