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Sailor Family Updates 4/28/23

Jennifer Bustard, Principal

April 28, 2023



Good afternoon Sailors!

Attached you will find the Week’s Events Calendar for the upcoming activities at MSHS.

  • Week's Events Calendar

  • Late Start Wednesday, May 3, 2023

  • Friday, May 12 Sailor PRIDE All School Celebration Assembly


Monday, May 1st is Decision Day for the Class of 2023

This is a national day that most colleges require students to commit to their university. We would like to recognize all seniors on their post high school plans whether it be a college, technical school, military or career.

All Sailors are encouraged to wear their college, military or career choice gear to celebrate Decision Day for the Class of 2023!

MSHS Junior Senate is proud to present Prom 2023

Looking forward to a safe and memorable evening at theTrillium on Saturday, April 29 7-10 pm

Online ticket sales are available all day tomorrow.

Prom Ticket Online Sales There are no cash sales at the door.

Junior/Senior Prom. Students in 10th grade may attend as a guest of a MSHS junior or senior.


Congratulations and Good Luck to the following BPA students as they have qualified for and are currently competing in the National BPA Conference in California.

Jacob Schnotala & Noah Fritzmeier Computer Animation Team

Caleb Tyson Python Programming

Chris Farhart Device Configuration & Troubleshooting

The Student Social Emotional Leadership team is proud to present the 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness 5K run/walk. Going to be a great community event! Wear your Sailor gear and join us in our work to promote awareness and provide community resources to our Sailor Families.




Mona Shores High School Summer School 2023 - Save the date!


More Information to follow in the upcoming weeks.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • No cost to current and pre-registered students of Mona Shores schools for Credit Recovery & Credit Enhancement courses

  • Session I is 11 days.

  • Session II is 9 days.

  • Speech will be offered in both Session I and Session II, running 9 days for each.

    • Session I: June 20 - 30

    • Session II: July 10 - 20

  • Class Time is 8:00am - 1:00pm (Except Opening Day, June 20th: 9:30am - 2:30pm)


Sailor Families-

May 2 is fast approaching and we are hopeful all of our families vote. The ballot on May 2 has three millage renewals that will impact Mona Shores:

What are the 3 millage renewals?

Sinking Fund Renewal

Operating/Non-Homestead Renewal

Security/Technology

Millage Renewal

10 year renewal of .9837 mills

10 year renewal of 18.9544 mills

10 year renewal of 0.9831 mills

Sinking Fund dollars may only be utilized for construction or repair of school buildings, site improvements, and with the newly amended law, school security improvements and the acquisition and upgrading of technology. This generates approximately $850,000 annually for Mona Shores Schools.

The Non-Homestead or Operating MIllage Renewal ensures that we continue to receive our full foundation allowance, which accounts for the majority of our budget. An operating millage represents non-homestead properties such as industrial, commercial and some agricultural property and “second homes.” It does not include a family’s primary residence.

This renewal ensures that we continue to fund essential safety features such as our School Resource Officers, security cameras, and keep updated technology in our students hands and classrooms. This generates about $800,000 annually for Mona Shores Schools.


For more information please visit: https://www.monashores.net/page/2023-millage-renewals.

Vote May 2!


Assessment Updates:

  • Requesting of Transcripts: Colleges prefer that you send transcripts electronically. Please visit here and press ‘Order my Transcript’ to request a transcript. *Please remember it is FREE for current students to use the Parchment Electronic service.

SAT Test Prep: Dr. Scott Carlin provides excellent, authentic, in-depth SAT preparation for college-bound Juniors. Please contact him directly at: (517) 803-5037 drcarlin@drcarlinstestprep.com for more information.



Senior Calendar of Events

Senior Day activities Friday May 26th

  • Senior Breakfast 8:00 am

  • Elementary Send off! Wear your Cap and Gown RSVP for Elementary Send off Parade

  • Senior Checkout 9:20-11 am

  • Senior Banquet @ Fricano’s 12:30 pm

  • Senior Community Parade 5:00 pm Lake Harbor- Seminole to HS

Graduation Ticket information for May 30th

  • RSVP for Tickets to Graduation. Parents please complete this google form RSVP Graduation Tickets Each senior will receive 12 tickets.


Seniors planning to attend Muskegon Community College:

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get all of your admission steps done before you graduate high school!

By participating in our Senior Visit Days, you will complete:

  • Student Orientation (MUST be completed before your Senior Visit Day date)

  • Meet with a Counselor

  • Complete Placement Testing (if applicable)

  • Review Financial Aid

  • Register/Set Up your Classes

  • Take Picture for Student ID

  • Explore Campus

Senior Visit Day is Thursday, May 11 from 9:00 am - 1:00pm with lunch 11:00-11:30 am.

MCC Senior Visit Day Sign-Up - Deadline to Sign up is 5/4/2023!!

Remember, Students are responsible for your own transportation to the college.

** Seniors Please Note** Please have your parents call you prior to you attending.

Attendance will be taken for this event and you must attend in its entirety to have it changed to a School Related Absence.

PLEASE make sure that you have completed your application to Muskegon Community College AND requested your transcript be sent BEFORE this Sign Up Deadline of May 4. The link to request your transcript is below.

Stop in the Counseling Office if you have questions!


Senior Celebration information:

SENIORS - Sign up for the after graduation night celebration. The cost is $75 for a fun night with your classmates. Sign up sheets are available in the front office or click on the link. Please make sure to fill out both pages and send to the address on the form or hand it in to the front office. This will be an awesome night to celebrate your graduation from Mona Shores. Senior Celebration Post Grad Party Registration Form

Extended Day Program:

Monday - Thursday after school until 3:45 pm. Teachers and NHS tutors are available for support. Location is the HS Library Media Center. A great opportunity to work on collaborative projects, stay engaged in your learning and achieve your goals.



Fine Arts Information:


Confidential Safety Tip Form

Found on our HS Webpage is the OK 2 Say link. If you are ever concerned about the safety or well being of a student. Please access the link. This is a confidential site that is monitored by the Michigan State Police. Assistance is quickly available.Confidential Safety Tip Form

Mental Health resources for families:

  • Our counseling team continues to be a resource and support for our students. If you would like to connect with your counselor, please access the link below for the QR code.QR Code to connect with school counselor

  • Community Resources

  • MS. Taylor Jones, Fresh Coast Counseling Clinician is available for students at MSHS. Taylor is a graduate of Grand Valley State University and is a licensed Social Worker. Taylor will be available for students and staff to provide therapeutic support during the school day. As well as, provide monthly mental health strategies and activities for students, staff and families.

  • Students and parents who wish to receive services from Taylor Jones can reach out by email or phone. Fresh Coast Counseling Phone number: 616-319-4389 FCC email: support@freshcoastcounseling.com


For Sailor information please visit the HS web page www.monashores.net. To catch all of the Sailor Action follow us on the New MSPS App, twitter and facebook. @mshspride and @MonaShoresAthletics Download the Mona Shores App today! Just search Mona Shores in the App Store or Google Play Store to stay up to date with all things Mona Shores.


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