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, October 23
Welcome Back Sailors!
A great time of the year for Fall Break! We hope you all have had a chance to rest and rejuvenate. We are midway through the 1st trimester and off to an incredible start.
Congratulations to Mayson Southland who is competing this weekend in the MHSAA Girls Golf State Championships! Good Luck Mayson!
Halloween Dress Expectations
Thursday, October 31, 2024 is Halloween. Staff and students who wish to participate by dressing in costume may do so.
Looking forward to seeing you all! Have fun and be safe!
Please be mindful of the following guidelines.
- No masks or other face coverings that cover the entire face.
- No “look-alike” weapons will be allowed.
- Costumes promoting alcohol, drugs, violence or anything construed to be offensive in nature will not be allowed.
- For their own safety, students should avoid wearing costumes that drag on the floor
- Roller blades, skates, scooters, skateboards are not allowed.
Counseling Office News
Career Exploration Resource
Interested in a possible job shadow opportunity or a way to know more about specific careers? You can try reaching out to our county's Career Specialist, Stephen Pettifor. Visit the chatbot in the lower right hand corner of the website to get some questions answered or connect with him individually through the "Contact" link on the website to see what resources he might have for you.
College Planning
Senior Meetings
Counselors have been meeting with seniors one-on-one about their future plans. Much information is available under “Classwork” in their Counseling google classroom page.
College Visits
Fall is a great time to visit college campuses and our fall break is a good time to go. You can get a feel for what the campus is like while students are there. Several Michigan College Events are highlighted here. Sign up today for a tour or campus visit!
Scholarships
Please go to our scholarship page to see many more available scholarships at: https://www.monashores.net/o/mshs/page/financial-aid-and-scholarships. Scholarship notices are posted throughout the building, on our website, on the daily announcements and in the Class of 2025 Google Classroom.
Transcripts
Seniors, request your transcript through Parchment AFTER your college application is submitted. There is a link at the bottom of the Mona Shores High School Counseling webpage. Account setup instructions can also be found there. Transcript orders are free for graduating seniors through July 31.
FAFSA
FAFSA is scheduled to open December 1. College-bound seniors should complete the 25-26 FAFSA (on or after Dec. 1st; it is not available yet) to determine your eligibility for college grants, scholarships, and loans. MI Student Aid has a lot of information available for students and families! Students and parents can create your FSA ID now in preparation. Click on the link for a how-to guide.
SAT Test Preparation:
Students may utilize Khan Academy. Please see Mr. Higgs in the LMC for more information about this free service.
Parents/students looking for an SAT Prep course, you may consider Dr. Scott Carlin’s Test Prep. This is tuition based. Please see the registration link below.
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SAT Prep Course @ Grand Haven High School Instructor: Dr. Scott Carlin, Ph.D. Dates: Wed 11/13, 11/20, & Sat 12/4 (three-session course) Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m. EST Location: Grand Haven HS Cost: $289 Register: @ Dr. Carlin's Test Prep |
SAT / PSAT Prep Course - LIVE Webinar Series Instructor: Dr. Scott Carlin, Ph.D. Dates: SUN 11/17, 11/24, & 12/1 (three-session course) Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m. EST Location: LIVE Online Webinar Room: Remote (recordings available next day) Cost: $199 Register: @ Dr. Carlin's Test Prep |
Updates and Reminders:
- MSHS Clubs and Activities: MSHS Club Descriptions New! Pickleball, Relay for Life, and creative writing club.
- Voter Registration information: Register to Vote Link
- Extended Day Academic support: Need a quiet space to work on a project/homework. Need additional support from a Core teacher, please join us at Extended day. Location: LMC Time: 3:00- 3:45 pm. Monday thru Thursday.
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:
- Fresh Coast Counseling: 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
- Additional: Community Resources
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!
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