January 2024 Updates
January 26, 2024
Dear Lion Families,
Beginning Monday, our new Athletic Coordinator, Nate Leonard, will begin his tenure at MHS. Not only does Coach Leonard bring a wealth of experience to the job, he is also a 2010 graduate of MHS and cares deeply for our community. We look forward to working alongside Coach Leonard as he sets a #GoldStandard for our athletic programs!
Speaking of gold standards, we want to congratulate Coach Sagehorm and our swim and dive teams for their outstanding performance at the district meets this week. Divers Kassie Kristufek and Gabe Turley and swimmers Bridget Watson, Sophie Phillips, Amira Mack, Jianna Athwal, Sofia Janah, Mia Peterson, Houston Fowler, Nick Blackwell, Connor McKeen, Luke Maunus, and Nathan Good, all advanced to the regional competition. A special shout out to Luke Maunus for setting a school record!
New alpha alignment
Due to the retirement of one of our APs, students in Alpha I-Mc to other house offices were reassigned. Here is a link to the new House Office Assignments. Mrs. Howard will continue to be the counselor for students in the I-Mc alpha.
Follow-up on events this week
On Wednesday evening a campus notification was sent to families in which we let you know that a student was found to be in possession of a firearm at MHS. On Thursday we had extra counselors and McKinney police officers present on campus. Some students were concerned about the extra police presence. We want to reassure you that the extra officers were here purely as a precautionary measure as we took time to thoroughly investigate the incident. We would like to thank the McKinney PD for their unwavering commitment to the safety of our MISD students.
Grades and eligibility
Monday marks the end of the three-week grading period. Grades should be posted in HAC by 5 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 31. This is an opportunity for students that have lost eligibility to regain it.
Academic Excellence Awards
On Feb. 1 we will celebrate the sophomores, juniors and seniors that achieved a 3.5 GPA in the prior year in the PAC. Invitations were mailed on Jan. 19. Students will receive a cord to wear at graduation in honor of their achievement.
Scheduling season is here!
For help understanding the scheduling process please access the parent information course. Here is the Zoom link for a virtual Dual Credit Information Meeting on Tuesday from 3 – 4 pm. Some courses require applications. Apply with this selective program link. The deadline for applications to selective programs is 2/23. Health Science applications are due by 2/9 at 2:45 pm. Dual credit permission forms and the Dual Credit Goggle From are due Feb. 29.
Project Graduation
Project Graduation needs your help! Please attend one of these meetings to find out more:Monday 1/29 in the Boyd HS Library; Monday 2/26 at McKinney North in G119; Monday 3/26 at MHS in the Downstairs Flex. All meetings begin at 7 pm. All grade-level parents are needed.
Upcoming Events
January 30th
3:15pm -Junior Varsity Lionettes 9th grade A Basketball vs Boyd @MHS Auxiliary Gym
3:15pm-Junior Varsity Lionettes Basketball vs Boyd @MHS Competition Gym
4:30pm-JV Lions Basketball vs Boyd @MHS Competition Gym
4:30pm-JV Lions Blue Basketball vs Boyd @MHS Auxiliary Gym
5:45pm-JV Lions Gold Basketball vs Boyd @MHS Auxiliary Gym
6pm-Varsity Lionettes Basketball vs Boyd @MHS Competition Gym
7pm-Varsity Lionettes Softball vs Coppell @Coppell HS
7:15pm-Varsity Lions Basketball vs Boyd @MHS Competition Gym
7:30pm-Varsity Lionettes Soccer vs Braswell @MHS Auxiliary Turf
7:30pm-Varsity Lions Soccer vs Denton Braswell @Denton Braswell
February 2nd
4:30pm-JV Lions Basketball vs Denton Guyer @MHS Competition Gym
6pm-Varsity Lionettes Basketball vs Denton Guyer @MHS Competition Gym
JV Lions Gold Basketball vs Denton Guyer @MHS Auxiliary Gym
7pm-Intermediate Theatre Performance @MHS Performing Arts Center
7:15pm-Varsity Lions Basketball vs Denton Guyer @@MHS Competition Gym
7:30pm-Varsity Lionettes Soccer vs Allen @Allen Eagle Stadium
7:30pm-Varsity Lions Soccer vs Allen @MHS Auxiliary Turf Field
February 3rd
9am-Varsity Lionettes Softball vs Van Alstyne/ Mansfield Tri-Scrimmage @MHS
Softball Field
7pm-Intermediate Theatre Performance @MHS Performing Arts Center
January 19, 2024
Dear Lion Families,
Although we are only halfway through the year, scheduling season is upon us! Over the next several weeks, our counseling team will be meeting with our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to help them sign up for next year’s schedules. For help understanding this process, the district has created a parent information course. Here is the Zoom link for a virtual Dual Credit Information Meeting on 1/30/2023 from 3 pm to 4 pm.
Some courses require applications. Apply with this selective program link. . The priority deadline for applications to selective programs is 2/23/29. Health Science applications are due by 2/9/24, which is earlier than many other applications. Dual credit permission forms and the Dual Credit Goggle From are due Feb. 29. Students can apply for admission to Collin College at www.applytexas.org.
23-24 Yearbook FINAL SALE
Reserve your copy of the national award-winning MHS yearbook, The 84th volume of The Lion will be 352 pages in length, printed fully in color, and feature all students and teams/groups on campus. Our custom cover design, unique theme, and dynamic photographs will set this book apart from any yearbook you’ve seen before!
The books are currently discounted 15% for a price of $85! You may customize your student’s book with name engraving and other accessories if you wish to for an additional cost.
To purchase a yearbook, please click here: Buy Your Yearbook
Can’t remember if you’ve already ordered your copy? Click here to See Your 2024 Purchase History
Project Graduation
Project Graduation needs your help! Please mark your calendar for any one of these three information meetings:
Monday 1/29 in the Boyd HS Library;
Monday 2/26 at McKinney North in G119;
Monday 3/26 at MHS in the Downstairs Flex room.
All meetings begin at 7 pm. All grade-level parents are welcome to attend, not just seniors. Many parents work for project graduation when their students are in lower grades so they can enjoy their student’s senior year.
MISD Health Science
If your child is interested in the MISD Health Science Academy, Mrs. Bell will be hosting an information session on Wednesday, January 24th at 2:40pm in C-119 to go over the qualifications process. Ms. Morales will also be there to go over information for the dual credit programs. If you want additional information or your student can’t attend the meeting, go to our Google Site for details on the qualification process. The deadline for completing the forms is February 9th at 2:45pm. Contact Mrs. Bell at [email protected] for more information.
MORP
MORP, McKinney High School’s winter formal dance will be held February 10th at the Watters Creek Convention Center. Ticket prices will be $35 on Monday. Students must have all fines and fees cleared in order to buy a ticket. Cash or check only and with student ID and ID number of any MHS student guest.
ASVAB Career Exploration Program
MHS will offer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) free of charge on January 25th at 7:30 am. If your student would like to participate, they can register at http://tinyurl.com/MHSASVAB24 by January 22nd.
Student Council
Applications for the MHS student council class are now open and are due by February 9th. The Student Council application is linked in the McKinney Stuco Instagram bio.
MHS Interact Club
MHS Interact Club will collect gently used MEN’S clothing for our Local Streetside Closet that assists our community’s low income and homeless population. Look for box locations in the MHS Library or office C214.
Upcoming Events
Jan. 20th -8am-Varsity Lionettes Wrestling vs Tournament @Fort Worth Western Hill HS
Jan. 20th -12pm-Junior Varsity Lions: Sophomore Basketball vs Highland Park @MHS Competition Gym
Jan. 20th -3:45pm-Junior Varsity Lions: Sophomore Basketball vs Plano West @MHS Competition Gym
Jan. 25th -9am -Junior Varsity Lionettes Golf vs McKinney North @Oak Hollow Golf Course
Jan. 25th -10am -Varsity Lion-Lionette Swim & Dive @McKinney Natatorium
Jan. 25th -6pm -Varsity Lions Wrestling vs Celina/Boyd @TBD
Jan. 26th -10am -Varsity Lions-Lionettes vs District Swim @Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
Jan. 26th -5:30pm -Varsity Lionettes Soccer vs Boyd @MISD Stadium
Jan.26th -6pm -Varsity Lionettes Basketball vs Allen @Allen HS
Jan. 26th -7:15pm -Varsity Lions Basketball vs Allen @Allen HS
Jan.26th -7:30 pm -Varsity Lions Soccer vs Mckinney Boyd @MISD Stadium
Jan.27th -TBA -Varsity Lionettes Softball vs Celina/Frisco Lonestar Tri-Scrimmage @Celina HS
January 12, 2024
Dear Lion Families,
We were so glad to see our Lions back on campus this week! Remember that Monday is a holiday. If the weather causes closures or delays, the district will send a callout, text message, and email from SchoolMessenger. They will also post information on the MISD Facebook page and X page, as well as the MISD website homepage (www.mckinneyisd.net). Local media outlets will also be notified.
MORP
MORP, McKinney High School’s winter formal dance will be held February 10th at the Watters Creek Convention Center. There will be a flash sale price of $25 per ticket available during all lunches on Friday, January 19. Prices go up to $35 per ticket on Monday. Students must have all fines and fees cleared in order to buy a ticket. Cash or check only and with student ID and ID number of any MHS student guest.
Graduation Suites
Senior parents will receive an email from the school at 9 am on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 that will provide instructions on how to request a suite for graduation. We encourage you to open the email in a timely fashion as all suite requests will be placed in time-stamped order, as they are received, to be filled.
ASVAB Career Exploration Program
MHS will offer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) free of charge on January 25th at 7:30 am. If your student would like to participate, they can register at http://tinyurl.com/MHSASVAB24 by January 22nd.
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a comprehensive career exploration and planning program that includes the most widely used, multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. It also offers an interest inventory and other activities designed to help students explore the world of work and gain confidence in making career decisions. There are no obligations to the military by taking this exam.
Here is the link to download our MHS Federal Report Card: Download PDF
Course Selection for the 24-25 School Year
Over the next several weeks, our counseling team will be meeting with our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to help them sign up for next year’s schedules. For help understanding this process, the district has created a parent information course: http://www.tinyurl.com/apgcourse.
Mark your calendars for a virtual Dual Credit Information Meeting on 1/30/2023 from 3 pm to 4 pm.
Some courses require applications. To apply for a selective program, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/misdapps. The priority deadline for applications to selective programs is 2/23/29. Health Science applications are due by 2/9/24, which is earlier than many other applications. Dual credit permission forms and the Dual Credit Goggle From are due Feb. 29. Students can apply for admission to Collin College at www.applytexas.org.
Student Council
Applications for the MHS student council class are now open and are due by February 9th. The Student Council application is linked in the McKinney Stuco Instagram bio.
MHS Interact Club
MHS Interact Club will collect gently used MEN’S clothing for our Local Streetside Closet that assists our community’s low income and homeless population. Look for box locations in the MHS Library or office C214.
Upcoming Events
Jan. 13th -7:30pm-Varsity Lionettes Soccer vs Colleyville Heritage HS Tournament @TBA
8pm-Varsity Lions Soccer vs Frisco Wakeland @Frisco Wakeland
Jan. 15th -No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan.16th – 4:30pm-JV Lions Basketball vs Little Elm @MHS Auxiliary Gym
5:45pm-JV Lions Blue Basketball vs Little Elm @MHS Auxiliary Gym
6:00pm-Varsity Lionettes Basketball vs Little Elm @MHS Competition Gym
7pm-JV Lions Gold Basketball vs Little Elm @MHS Auxiliary Gym
7pm-Varsity Lionettes Soccer vs Rockwall @MHS Auxiliary Turf Field
7:15pm-Varsity Lions Basketball vs Little Elm @MHS Competition Gym
7:15pm-Varsity Lions Soccer vs Mckinney North @MISD Stadium
Jan.18th -TBA-Varsity Swimming & Diving Lions-Lionettes vs District Dive @McKinney Natatorium
8am-Varsity Lions Wrestling vs Plano West @Plano West HS
Jan. 19th -4:30pm-JV Lions Basketball vs Prosper Rock Hill @MHS Auxiliary Gym
5:45pm-JV Lions Blue Basketball vs Prosper Rock Hill @MHS Auxiliary Gym
6pm-Varsity Lionettes Basketball vs Rockhill @MHS Competition Gym
7pm-JV Lions Gold Basketball vs Prosper Rock Hill @MHS Auxiliary Gym
7:15pm-Varsity Lions Basketball vs Prosper Rockhill @MHS Competition Gym