College Visits
This Week
WEDNESDAY
Florida Southern College at
8:00
College of William and Mary
at8:30
Saint Mary's College at
9:00
University of Chicago at
9:30
Western Kentucky University at
10:30
University of Colorado at Boulder
at 11:00
THURSDAY
ECU for IB and AP STUDENTS at 8:30
Duke University
at 1:00
Emory University
at 1:30
FRIDAY
University of Vermont
at 8:00
Boston University at
9:00
Texas Christian University at
11:00
University of Tulsa
at 1:00
Interested juniors and seniors can sign up on
Naviance.
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Choral Concert
Come join the MPHS choral department in their fall concert on
October 11, at 7:00
in the Auditorium.
Admission is free!
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We Need Paper Towels!
Please drop paper towels off in the bin at the front office. Your donation would be greatly appreciated!
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Campus Beautification
Please join the Campus Beautification committee on
October 15
from 8:30 to11:30 am
for our fall cleanup. We will meet in front of the Administration Building and then begin weeding, trimming, and planting. Given the size of our campus, we need parents and students. (Service hours will be awarded.)
Please bring work gloves and a bottle of water.
If you would like to donate topsoil, manure, pansies or monkey grass, please contact Sara Holderness.
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ACT vs SAT Webinar
The Princeton Review's next student/parent webinar
ACT vs SAT: Which test should you take? is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:00PM. This event is free for everyone!!! To register go to the college planning page
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Myers Park Needs Votes
Myers Park DECA is pursuing a quest to educate students on financial wellness. They are hosting a workshop for students led by SECU, a JA Symposium, implementing a "Money Week" competition, and even traveling to Cotswold Elementary to educate younger students.
In order to win the grant we need as many votes as possible. Myers Park supporters may vote once every 12 hours. Please vote today and over-and-over by
clicking here.
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Time to
Please make sure that
your loyalty cards are
linked to support our numerous MPHS organizations!
Click the horseshoe for more
information and a list of school code numbers.
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October 5 & 7 Career Exploration Training
October 6 Butler at MPHS Football
Blue Out 7pm
October 6-8 MPHS Theatre's Why Do We Laugh 7pm auditorium
October 10 NHS Workshop S-4 after school
October 10 Study Abroad Session South Meck 6pm
October 11 Choral Concert 7pm auditorium
October 12 Early release day
October 13 Underclassmen Picture Makeup day
October 13 ACT vs SAT Webinar 7pm
October 15 Campus Beautification
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MPHS Theatre Presents
Why Do We Laugh
October 6-8 @ 7pm
MPHS Auditorium
Tickets: $5
find out more information.
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MPIB Council is hosting Gray's Gang Spirit Night TODAY, October 4 from 4:30pm until 7:30pm at Chick-fil-A on East Woodlawn Road, across from the Park Road Shopping Center. The night benefits SMA research for a treatment and cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. This year our theme is Mustang Pride! We are excited to cheer on the Mustang Football team in their undefeated season so far. Please join us for lots of school spirit, music, contests and a bake sale. We will also be selling Myers Park t-shirts. This is a great time to stock up on chick-fil-A gift certificates (great for birthdays, teacher and thank you gifts).
In a hurry? The drive-thru still counts! See you there.
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Study Abroad
CMS is offering two Study Abroad Information Sessions this year. The first session will take place Monday October 10 from 6-8pm at South Mecklenburg high school in the media center. The second session will be held later this year at North Mecklenburg high school and details are forthcoming.
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National Honor Society Applications
Are you a junior or senior with at least a 3.25 unweighted GPA? Do you value academics, service, leadership, and character? Consider joining the MPHS chapter of the National Honor Society!
Applications for our Fall 2016 induction are available as a Google form on our website under the Prospective Members Tab.
There will be an optional (but highly recommended) workshop on Monday, October 10 after school in Mrs. Martin's room (S-4). Applications will be due Monday, October 17 by 2:15 pm.
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Yearbook Pictures Update
Seniors should have received an email from Prestige portraits saying they need to select their favorite portrait to be put in the yearbook, however it did not give a date as to when these pictures need to be selected by. The date, which was confirmed by Lifetouch is
Oct. 20
. If seniors have any questions regarding access codes or how to view their portraits, please call (704)628-4600
.
Underclassmen pictures taken the week of Sept. 13th will be distributed at school to your student when they come in.
Underclassmen make-up picture date for Yearbook is
Oct 13.
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MPHS Parent Handbook
and Student Directories
MPHS Parent Handbook & Student Directories are now available for pick-up.
This resource has lots of information including school mission & vision, honor code, dress code, bell schedule and staff contacts. It also contains a directory of students. Copies are available now (one FREE per family) in the Front Office and at Student Services. We will also have copies available at select upcoming school events.
Remember to pick up your copy the next time you are at the school.
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PreACT/PSAT Announcement
PreACT School Plan for Tues. Oct. 11
9th Grade:
Will be creating a practice account and taking a Practice SAT which will provide access to study tools for future exams.
10th Grade:
will be participating in a Mandatory PreACT during Homeroom at 7:15am. Missing this NC state administered test may result in 10th graders being pulled from class later in the month for retesting.
11th Grade:
Creating Naviance accounts to use for future college and career exploration.
12th Grade:
Will be given time to complete college essays for applications.
All Grades:
will report to
3rd block at 10:57am
PSAT/ NMSQT School Plan for Wed. Oct. 19
9th Grade:
Will be conducting career exploration.
10th Grade:
Students will be participating in the PSAT. There are no makeup dates for the PSAT.
11th Grade:
Students will be participating in the PSAT/ NMSQT for scholarship eligibility. There are no makeup dates for the PSAT/ NMSQT.
All Grades:
will report to
1st block at 12:45pm
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MPHS Women's Basketball Fundraiser
UNC Tar Heel Basketball Legend Lennie Rosenbluth to be honored
On
Oct. 12
, from 6-9pm we will celebrate Tar Heel basketball and honor Lennie, now 83, with a great Tar Heel party at Sugar Creek Brewing Company. Lennie will tell fascinating anecdotes about the team and coach that started it all! Food catered by Leroy Fox. UNC notables will be in attendance. Don't miss this once in the lifetime opportunity to meet and greet a true Tar Heel legend!
Click here
for more information.
Tickets (limited quantity) are $65 each and are available by
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You Grin, You're In
Golf with Myers Park DECA
Myers Park DECA is partnering with Ace and TJ's Grin Kids to host the"Grin to Green" Golf Tournament on
October 18th at Raintree Golf Club. All profits benefit the local charity, created in 2000 by 96.1 morning show hosts Ace and TJ. Grin Kids strives to provide terminally ill and chronically disabled children a once in a lifetime vacation to Walt Disney World. During their 16 years, over 400 kids and their families have been taken by Grin Kids on this 5 day trip. This trip is dedicated to making the lives of these children and their families more fun and exciting while bringing them together to make memories that will last forever. MP DECA shows a passion for this cause and supports Grin Kids because we want to make a difference in the children's lives and help give them a memorable trip to Disney World. You can help this magical vacation happen by supporting the Grin to Green Golf Tournament! DECA is asking you to share this information with family or friends, register to play or sponsor a hole!
For more information visit
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