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MP Rugby Team Playoffs

The Mustangs play South Meck in the first round of the playoffs TONIGHT.

The game will kick off at 7:30pm and will be played at the Matthews Sportsplex (1505 Tank Town Rd. Matthews 28105).

Please come out and support the boys as they fight for the  State Championship!
Honor Council
Applications

Honor Council will be taking applications for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year. The Honor Council is an organization that strives to promote honor and integrity throughout the Myers Park  Community.

To apply please pick up an application from Ms. Zornow's room in LA 208. Applications do require a teacher recommendation. If you have any questions please submit them here.
The deadline has been extended and all applications are due to Ms. Zornow by 2:15pm May 5th.
Congratulations 
MPHS JROTC!

Our MPHS JROTC received the Gold Cup, a scholarship for Abram Magaldi and three achievement awards at the CMS JROTC Cadet Achievement Awards Ceremony. 

IBPAC Spring Parent Social

The Myers Park IB Parent Advisory Council invites all IB Parents and Prospective Parents of incoming 9th graders to our Spring Parent Social.

The date is Sunday, May 7th 5 - 7 pm at the home of  Ana & Daniel Aceti,  4821 Drakestone Court,  Charlotte 28226.
 
RSVP to Laura Tenzer    (980.819.8619).
Yearbook  Distribution

Yearbook distribution will be on May 18th  during homeroom in the morning. Yearbooks will be for sale for  $95 CASH  on that day, and Senior Supplements for  $15 cash . Seniors will have first priority over yearbooks for sale, and then underclassmen will be released to buy. If you are absent on distribution day, you may pick up your yearbook in the conference room in the front office in the days following distribution. 
MPHS Prom 2017
Great Gatsby Gala

Myers Park Junior/ Senior Prom will be held on May 20th from 8pm-12am at the  Hilton City Center Uptown. Tickets are on sale now - click here to purchase.

Click here for the prom guest form and here for rules, regulations and general info.
All Sports Enthusiasts 
and  MPHS Athletic Supporters
 
Now   is the time to buy your 2017-18 MPHS season passes.  Season passes can be purchased individually or as a family and will admit holders to all MP athletic Home Regular Season events. Remember   - Ultimate Memberships (which include parking for home football games) are limited and will be sold on a first come basis.  You can purchase your passes   here .
 
As you will see, there is also an opportunity to become a Mustang Club Member and/or donate to The Mustang Club.   We would also welcome  all donations to help support the ongoing needs of our student-athletes and the MP athletic facility.
 
You will be notified by email when your passes are available for pick up in the MP front office. 
 
If you have any questions, contact Amy Godwin  .   Thank you for your support of Myers Park Athletics and   GO MUSTANGS!!!!

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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Upcoming Events
(additions in bold)

Apr. 28, 29 MPHS Theatre presents "Catch Me If You Can" 7pm, (2pm 29th) Auditorium
Apr. 28 Senior Surveys due in Naviance
Apr. 28 Women's soccer East Meck@MP Senior Night Varsity only 5:30 pm
Apr. 28 MP Rugby Team vs South Meck 7:30pm Matthews Sportsplex
May 1-12 AP Exams
May 5 Honor Council Applications due LA 208
May 7 IBPAC Spring Parent Social 5-7pm
May 18 Yearbook Distribution homeroom
Class of 2017
Survey Due TODAY!

Please complete the Senior Post Secondary Plan & Senior Awards survey by Friday, April 28th. This survey can be found on the left hand side of your About Me Tab in Naviance.   Our school needs this information for reports that we are required to file about your class. Additionally, if you want to be recognized in the Senior Awards Program for your attendance, Eagle Scout or Gold Award, we need this information.  We have no way of knowing who has earned these prestigious distinctions unless you complete this very, very short survey.

Please complete the Graduation Survey by Friday, April 28th. This survey can also be found on the left hand side of your About Me Tab in Naviance.   If you want to be recognized in the Senior Awards program, you need to enter your scholarships into this survey.  Later in June, we will use the information you have inputted to determine where to send your final transcript.  You MUST complete this survey in order for us to know where to send your transcript!!!

If you have received any scholarship money, please input this data into Naviance by Friday Apr. 28th. An email with instructions was sent to students through Naviance.  If you have any questions, please see your counselor.
Attention Juniors

Throughout the month of May, MPHS counselors are offering opportunities for current juniors to meet with them about their post-secondary plans and to do some college planning prior to the summer.  Juniors are encouraged to consult the College Planning Tab on the MPHS Student Services Weebly to sign up for an appointment.  

Please click this link for each MPHS counselor's sign up appointment "sheet".
AP Exams and Parking

We are excited about the shift of AP testing back on Campus this year at Myers Park. We are fully prepared for this transition. We ask for students to help with managing parking.  Please read below:
-All students who are driving on campus should do their best to carpool with other AP students.
-Parents are encouraged to pick up students early or drop off student for afternoon exams from the front circle if possible
-ROTC will be assisting with parking from 7:00am- 8:00am& 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
AM Exams & Parking (AP Check in opens at 7:30am in Media Center)
-If you are assigned a space, arrive at normal school time and park in your assigned space.
- Morning exams may park in the bus lot and any open space after 7:10am
- If a student is not leaving campus after AM exams they must attend class
- If you have 2 exams on the same day or extended time DO NOT park in the bus lot.
- All cars in the bus lot must be moved by 12:30 or they risk being towed
- Do not park in spaces marked R (Teacher Parking)
PM Exams & Parking (AP Check in opens at 12:30pm In the S Building)
- Park in available space as directed by ROTC

AP Exams May 1st - 12th 
at Myers Park High

AP Exam information may be found at  http://mphsap.weebly.com/  or under the Advanced Placement (AP) tab on the Myers Park Home Page
  • Sign up for AP REMIND for Up to date information on testing using the website above.
  • Plan your transportation: AM Exam Check-In from 7:30-7:45am (Media Center)  / PM Exam Check-In from 12:15-12:30pm (Social Studies building).
  • Plan at Least 4 hours for each exam
    .  All students must remain until the end of the official timing for the exam or the test score may be voided.
  • Check your exam time and your exact room prior to arriving on campus each day.
  • Do not hang out around campus before or after exams.
2017-2018 Enrichment Program Enrollment
 
Click here for dates, times, enrollment form and additional information on the enrichment programs listed below.
 
 
BLITZ Sessions
 (Students enrolled in the course)
Math I, English II & Biology students will receive targeted instruction in preparation for the EOCs.
 
Pre-Camp for AP English Students, Pre-Camp for IB English Students, and Extended Essay Prep    (Rising grades 11 and 12)
Students will be provided skills needed to be successful in an AP course, IB course, or TOK
 
Writing College Essays  (Rising grades 11 and 12) Students will be provided best-practices for successfully writing a college essay.
 
Credit Recovery    (ALL students)
Students will be provided the opportunity to recover up to 2 credits.

Join MPHS Theatre for our 2017 musical!
Catch Me If You Can
Based on the DreamWorks Motion Picture
Book by: Terrence McNally
Music by: Marc Shaiman 
Lyrics by: Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
 
Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager Frank Abignale, Jr. runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer - living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. But when Frank's lies catch the attention of FBI agent Carl Hanratty, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.

April 27-29 @ 7pm; April 29 @ 2:00pm
MPHS Auditorium
Tickets: $10 students/staff & $15 adults
Purchase tickets online and  find out more information on our website.
Be Herd!    
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