Updates from Dr. Kent
Dr. Paula Kent
Weekly Updates & Emails
April 16, 2024
Dear Lion Families,
Congratulations to…
MISD Secondary Teacher of the Year, Elias Kawesa! Coach “K” is a dedicated math teacher and coach at MHS and is very deserving of this award!
Our Regional Academic UIL qualifiers Ruth Kija, Zain Blair-Roberts, Hassan Khan, Anna Li, Quinn Haney, and Isabella Luna.
Joseph Lee advanced to international competition in Organizational Leadership
HOSA State Leadership Conference.
MHS Wind Symphony (Varsity Band) placed 2nd for the Dallas Winds Invitational Windband Festival and placed 2nd place out of 36 bands. All three of our concert ensembles earned Sweepstakes Awards at their UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluations.
The Technology Student Association teams that competed in the finals in Ft. Worth (6 students) and qualified for the National competition in Orlando, Fl.
EOC Testing & Checking out students:
Next Wednesday will be testing for the Algebra 1 EOC Exam. We ask that parents of students that are testing NOT come to pick students up early.
On other days, if you need to check your child out early, we ask that you do so before 2 PM. After 2 PM the traffic is very heavy and check-out is difficult.
Project Graduation
Project Graduation needs your help! We encourage parents of students in grades 9-11 to volunteer so that you can “take a break” when your own child is a senior. This is an incredible program that provides a safe and fun post-graduation celebration for our students. It is completely run by parents. If you would like to volunteer, please complete the Project Graduation Volunteer Form.
McKinney Youth Leadership Program
The McKinney Rotary Club is accepting applications for upcoming sophomores for the 24-25 school year. The deadline is June 15. Students will be notified on June 30 and there will be a mandatory orientation on Sept. 12. For more information please see this McKinney Youth Leadership Program application.
April 5, 2024
Congratulations to:
- Physics teachers and students for bringing home MISD Physics Olympics trophy.
- Special Olympic student athletes!
- Track Area Qualifiers:
- Varsity Girls: Shot Put- Chinasaokwu Ukaji 400m- Ayanna Henry 110H- Chasity Saintjuste 4×100- Chasity Saintjuste, Ayanna Henry, Ajua Castro, Cadence Washington
- Varsity Boys:Triple Jump- Khristian Mackintrush 110H- Isaac Santiago and Zay Gentry 300H- Isaac Santiago 100m- Cole Dauper 200m- Raymond White 4×100- Raymond White, Cole Dauper, Deondre Shepherd, Riley Pettijohn 4×200- Ashton McShane, Raymond White, Gavin Menefee, Khristian Mackintrush
Eclipse
April 8, after 5th period (or lunch) students will go to 7th period to view the solar eclipse. We will provide glasses for viewing safely. No visitors on campus from 12:30-2:15. Entrances on Graves and Wilson Creek will be closed. Early release seniors can pick up glasses as they exit in the front office. Email parent note if viewing from home.
STAAR EOC Testing (online)
Bring laptops fully charged and chargers on testing days. Campus closed to visitors on 4/10, 4/17 and 4/24.
April 10 – English I and English II April 17 – Biology I and USH April 24 – Algebra I
April 10th and 17th Seniors arrive at 10:15 for lunch and report to class by 11am. Dual credit students follow professor’s instructions.
April 10 is a religious holiday for some students. Please inform the house office in advance of an absence. Students who miss an exam will test upon return to school.
Senior Final Exam Exemptions
Criteria for final exam exemptions:
- Met College, Career, and Military Readiness Criteria (CCMR) criteria;
- Passing all 2nd semester classes;
- On track for May graduation;
- 5 or less absences in the 2nd semester (including day of the exam) Approved college visits and medical accesses do not count.
- Fines/fees paid.