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Welcome Back Reminders and updates

MSHS PRIDE

August 28, 2024


Welcome Back Sailors! 

We are thrilled to be starting the 2024-25 School year!

Upcoming Events and Activities:

  • First Day of School is Thursday, August 29 
    • Half Day 7:45 am- 10:45 am
  • No School -  Monday, September 2 Labor day
  • First Full Day of School is Tuesday, September 3
    • Meeting period 2 lunches  Sailor PRIDE Assembly
  • No late start - Wednesday, September 4
  • Late Orientation - Tuesday, September 3  LMC 7:15-7:45 am 
  • New Student Welcome: Thursday, September 12  Cafeteria 2 pm 
  • Jostens Commitment to Graduate Freshman Assembly Sept. 16 2:05 pm 
  • Sailor Salute Week Sept 16-20 - Dress in Red, White & Blue on Friday 
  • WIN time begins the week of Tuesday, Sept. 10 & Thursday, Sept. 12
  • Homecoming Week Sept. 30-Oct. 5  Dance Saturday, Oct. 5 7-10 pm 
  • Jostens 10th and 12th grade assemblies Sept 30 Meeting period schedule



Off to a great start! 

So great to see the hallways filled with Sailors during the recent student orientations! 

We are ready to have a great school year! 

Sailors, Just Own It 

The Power of Belief in Self and Team







Sailor Salute a night to honor our Military, Veterans and First Responders 

Friday, September 20th Sailor Stadium

Sailor Salute Information Site




Back to School Updates and Reminders:

  • First day of School is Thursday, Aug. 29 Half day 7:45 am- 10:45 am
  • First Full day of School starts on Sept. 3 at 7:45 am and dismisses at 2:55 pm
  • Things to bring for the first day: Your fully charged chromebook, backpack with personal belongings & personal water bottle. Be sure to check your power school portal for your most up to date class schedule.
  • General School Supplies: A spiral notebook with paper, pens/pencils for your classes. 
  • Student Drop Off and Pick up: When dropping off your student in the morning please first use the front circle drive and the east parking lot. When using the front circle drive please do not use the bus lane for drop off. Parent drop off is the lane closest to Seminole. In planning for after school pick up, please know that students will be directed to use the crosswalk at Seminole and Padelt. The West lot is for student drivers and can be used for parent drop off. Please be sure to pull forward to the Sailor Center Entrance to allow for multiple cars to drop off. 
  • Student drivers please plan to park in the West lot during the marching band season. Moped Parking is also available in the West lot on the marked sidewalk. Parking pass check will be Friday, Sept. 13. 
  • Students have 1st or 2nd lunch based on their 3rd hour teacher and are assigned a location for lunch based on their last name. 
  • Information for CTC students:  You will all receive monthly email reminders throughout the school year.  More information can be found in the following link. September CTC Information Letter
  • Please visit the MSPS Transportation website  for Bus information and student expectations. Transportation | Mona Shores Public Schools
  • Late Orientation: For those students who missed Orientation and Open House, on your first day of school please report to the LMC. Doors will open for you at 7:15 am. Reminder for parents to complete information on the powerschool portal for your student to be issued a chromebook.
  • Communication: Each Friday you will receive a Sailor Family Update email communication of school updates and reminders from the Principal’s office. In addition, the HS webpage and MSPS App is a tremendous resource for school wide information. Follow us on X (twitter) and facebook for updates on student events and activities. www.monashores.net  @mshspride 
  • Extended Day Academic support Will be offered starting week #2 of the school year. Location: LMC Time: 3:00- 3:45 pm



In the Spring of 2024, MSHS students excelled in College Board Advanced Placement exams, which give high school students the opportunity to take challenging college-level coursework while still in high school.  Sailor accomplishments are outlined by the numbers below.

-  81% of MSHS students received a passing score of at least 3 or higher. Well above the state and national average.

-  33 students were named AP Scholars by receiving passing scores on at least three AP exams.

-  32 examinees were named AP Scholars with Honor by averaging 3.25 on all tests and passing at least 4 others.

-  23 students were dubbed AP Scholars with Distinction for their 3.5 average score on all tests while passing at least 5 more exams.

-  The AP Capstone Diploma is awarded to students who pass both the AP Seminar and AP Research tests while scoring 3 or higher on 4 other exams.  Mona Shores had 4 recipients of this honor:  Elizabeth Eckerman, Andrew Hylland, Estella Larson, and Mason Schlafer.

-  5 students received the National Recognition Awards:  Lia Baldwin and Nia Fritz (African American Recognition Award); Da’Kaila Bell, Isabelle Coleman, and Serena Elliot (First Generation African American Award); and Veer Saini (First Generation Award).

For more information on the AP program, contact Todd Conrad, Associate Principal at conradt@monashores.net.




The Demand for Skilled Trades is as High as Ever!

In the next 5-10 years, over 40% of plumbers, welders, and electricians will retire.  This leaves the need for tens of thousands of these workers in that time.  Check out the link below for information on some popular skilled trades.

Roadmap to Opportunity



 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:


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.

Have a wonderful Weekend! See you soon!


Sailors, Just Own It! 

The Power of Belief in Self and Team 

Follow the Sailor Action @mshspride @monashoresathletics

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