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Senior Cap & Gown Orders

Herff Jones will be on campus Thursday, December 1 to collect Cap & Gown Orders one last time at the current price of $46.06. Order forms are available in the front office. 

Please contact Ms Gleiser with questions
Career & College Promise Enrollment
 
Enrollment applications for the Career & College Promise program at CPCC for Spring 2017 ends December 2, 2016.

After December 2, 2016, you will no longer be able to apply to take classes for Spring term.
 
Enrollment for Summer and Fall terms 2017 will begin after Winter Break.  More information will be sent at that time.  Contact Mrs. Pugsley if you have questions:  
1st Semester Exams

We are going to follow the below schedule for Semester 1 exams unless CMS alters the district level schedule for some reason:

January 17th - Block 1
January 18th - Block 2
January 19th - Block 3
January 20th - Block 4
January 23rd - Make-Up Exams
Prepare for your College Future

Saturdays, February 11 - March 4
Saturdays, April 1 - 29
Saturdays, May 6 - 27
Monday - Thursday, August 7 - 10 

 
Saturdays, January 7 - February 4
Saturdays, March 4 - April 1
Saturdays, May 6 - June 3
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, August 1 - 9 
 
Locations:   CPCC Central, Levine Campus & Ballantyne Center.

Click here today to learn more!
Spirit Wear and School Supplies Available at the  Hoof Hut

The MPHS Hoof Hut is open for business every Wednesday during all five lunches. We are located in the cafeteria and accept cash and credit cards.

Click here  for a list of items for sale and we hope to see you at the Hoof Hut!
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Upcoming Events
(additions in bold)

November 18 Football Playoffs Round One Northwest Guilford at Myers Park 7:30pm
November 18-19 MPHS Theatre Performance of Cheaper By the Dozen 7pm and 2pm (Sat.) auditorium
November 21 US Naval Academy Presentation 12:45 auditorium
November 21 AccuPlacer Test Registration SC
14 7:30am
November 23 NewGen Peacemaker applications due
November 23-25 Thanksgiving Break
MP to Host Football Playoff Game Tonight

Myers Park will host Northwest Guilford in the first round of the 4A football playoffs tonight at 7:30pm. The Mustangs are 10-1 this season and a #2 seed.

The 10 win season equals the most wins in Myers Park history and it will be the first home playoff game since 2004.

One of our sponsors, American Burger Co. will be on hand selling hamburgers and hot dogs, so make plans to tailgate before the game and let American Burger do your cooking.

Good luck in the playoffs to Coach Chadwick and the Mustangs!
Join MPHS Theatre's Production of Cheaper By the Dozen
and Contribute to Promising Pages!

Bring a donation of 5 or more gently used books for Promising Pages  and receive a FREE bag of popcorn!  Donations are accepted at all performances of MPHS Theatre's production of  Cheaper By The Dozen:

November 18-19   7:00pm
November 19   2:00pm
Students/staff $5 Adults $10

Purchase tickets online and find out more information on our website
Attention Sophomores And Juniors
 
There will be a representative from the  United States Navel Academy at MPHS on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016  in the auditorium from  12:45 - 2:15pm .  

You will be able to ask questions about standards, qualifications and quality of life at one the most prestigious Military Academies in the United States.  

Please come prepared to ask questions.
AccuPlacer Test Registration
 
Seniors who may be going to CPCC in the Fall can register to take the AccuPlacer on campus at MPHS on  November 21  in SC 14 at  7:30 am .   This test is  FREE.    
 
For many students this is the first step required in order to begin the college admissions process.  Please support them and encourage them to do their best.  Students will report to the SC 14 lab at  7:30 am .  This test could take up to 4 hours to complete.  Students will be given an excused absence from class.
 
Students are not required to take the placement exam if they meet the following criteria:
  • Have an unweighted 2.6 GPA and completed 4 math classes by graduation   AND
  • Qualifying ACT scores:  Reading 22+ OR English: 18+;  and Math: 22+   
    OR
  • Qualifying SAT scores:  Reading 500+; and Math 500+
Students   MUST   register to take this exam.
 
Here is the link to have students signup.
Dog Owners Can Help 
MPHS Students with Disabilities

MPHS is home to a number of disabled students who are working on a course of study that will allow them to graduate with a high school diploma.  The program provides students with disabilities tools to be successful in their post high school endeavors.

Teachers, Kristen Starnes and Kaitlyn Stoneburner, have worked with these students to develop a fundraiser that also allows them opportunities outside of the classroom. The students will be selling dog treats to staff and parents. 

If you would like to receive dog treats monthly, please fill out the survey at this link. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kaitlyn.
 
  Thank you for your support in advance!
Join NewGen Peacebuilders

Do you want to make a real change in the world? Apply to be a NewGen Peacebuilder! 
 
NewGen Peacebuilders is a global youth peace education program that emphasizes the role, value and impact of young people in achieving a peaceful world. Learn to understand drivers of conflict and peace, develop leadership skills, and implement a team action peace project!
 
Applications due November 23rd.  NewGen Peacebuilders - Charlotte takes place over the spring semester as an extracurricular program.
 
Learn more and applywww.newgenpeace.org
Three  Volunteers Still Needed In Both Sessions Of The Senior Exit Exams On Thursday, December 1

Can you help? Click on this link to sign up today.
 
Senior Exit Exams are a culmination of a research project begun in their junior year.  
 
Seniors will give a formal 7 minute presentation (5 minutes to present and 2 minutes for Q&A) to a panel of 1 teacher and 3 volunteers. 
 
Volunteers receive a short training prior to the morning (7:15am - 10:30am) or afternoon (11:00am - 2:00pm) sessions. Not only are these projects a graduation requirement but they are excellent to hear.
 
Please email Donna Cameron or Catherine Hensley  if you have any questions.
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