MHS December Newsletter

December 2019 Newsletter

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Upcoming Important Dates:

November

11/27-11/29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

December

12/12 - Madrigal Musical Feast - 7 p.m.

12/13 - Early Release - 11:30 a.m.

12/16 - Band Concert - 7 p.m.

12/23-12/31 -No School - Winter Break

January

1/1 - No School - Winter Break

1/2 - Return to school

1/17 - End of Quarter 2-Semester 1

1/20 - No School-Professional Development Day

Inclement Weather:

Winter is just around the corner and the possibility we may have to close or delay school, please take a minute to verify your contact information. Click on this letter to help you navigate inclement weather season.

Marinette High School Staff would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Lets Talk

Vaping and Other Gateway Drugs

Open to all community members! Come listen to the motivational speaker, Robb Holladay, who is known for his entertaining presentations and local panelists with expertise and real-life knowledge! Learn about vaping and gateway drug facts, health facts, and current trends. Increase your awareness and help reduce stigma around this topic.

Let’s discuss where to go from here as a community

Visit: https://ctcmarinettemenominee.org

Eat Well after the Bell (Free hot meals are being served after school)

The Child and Adult Care Food Program ( CACFP the federal program that provides reimbursement for our summer feeding program also provides reimbursement for free hot meals after school. Because of this opportunity, the district is providing free meals to ALL students at Marinette High School from 3:15 pm to 3:45 pm when school is in session. The menu is posted on the district website and adults may accompany child(ren) and purchase a meal at the cost of $3.70.

Model of WWI technologies made by US History classes.

Choir Performing on Veteran's Day

Marinette High School held its annual Veteran’s Day Program on Monday, November 11th at in the Marinette High School Auditorium. This hour long program featured patriotic music, a guest speaker, and student readings on the importance of honoring those who have served our country.

Earth Science classes visited the UWO - Fox Cities - Barlow Planetarium and the Weis Earth Science Museum on 11/13. Teachers involved were Cathy Smiley, Jake McMahon and Jenny Williams. Students participated in hands-on demonstrations and activities regarding current astronomy research as well as current Wisconsin geology information.

Senior Citizen's Day

Senior Citizen's Day was very well attended this year. Senior citizens enjoyed performances by the band and choir as well as a lunch prepared by the Family and Consumer Education classes. This event is organized by the Student Senate .

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Message From the Principal

Tis the season to be jolly! With the month of December comes lots of singing and rejoicing, bell ringing, and gift giving to those less fortunate. I am always very proud of our students during this holiday season as they share their talents, think of others, and give of themselves. Thank you for teaching them to be servant leaders and having the confidence to share their talents. Please consider attending our Madrigal Musical Feast on December 12th, band concert on December 16th, or donating to our Secret Angels program. Your support is always appreciated!

On the flipside, engaging students in the classroom during the holidays can be quite challenging. We have noticed that students appear to be very tired during the day as some students say they stay up past midnight. In a recent sleep study done with high school students, it reports that “ more than 87 percent of high school students in the United States get far less than the recommended eight to 10 hours , and the amount of time they sleep is decreasing — a serious threat to their health, safety and academic success. Sleep deprivation increases the likelihood teens will suffer multiple negative consequences, including an inability to concentrate, poor grades, drowsy-driving incidents, anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide and even suicide attempts.” It’s a problem they report most likely caused by having access to electronic devices in the bedroom and teens continuing to surf the web, text, watch videos, and play games into late hours of the night. We will continue as a staff to talk to them about getting more sleep and work with you on changing this trend. Research says continuing to have a strict “bedtime” for your high schooler may be the answer. :)

Message from the Athletic Director:

The 2019 Fall Season has just concluded and we've already begun the Winter Season! Highlights from the Fall include having TWO individual WIAA Sectional Champions! Senior Katelyn Kitzinger won the Girls Cross Country Sectional to advance to the State meet in Wisconsin Rapids, while Marinette-Peshtigo Swimmer Allie Mayhew won her Sectional in 100 yard backstroke to advance to state. Also advancing to state was teammate Maija Carriveau in the 50 yard freestyle. In addition, the Marines had 15 athletes earn All-Conference recognition throughout our 8 Varsity teams that competed this Fall! The Wrestling and Boys and Girls Basketball teams began practice this month, with Girls Basketball opening their season hosting Peshtigo on November 21st. The Wrestling team has their first home meet on Thursday, December 5th vs. Little Chute and the Boys Basketball has their first home game the next following night vs. Waupaca. Go Marines!

We have 2 STATE qualifying swimmers!! Congratulations to Allie Mayhew (Sectional Champion-100 Backstroke) and Maija Carriveau (50 Freestyle).

Cross Country runners in Wisconsin Rapids for the State Cross Country meet! 4 alumni and 4 current Marine runners joined Katelyn Kitzinger at State today!! Great support for her race tomorrow!! Good luck Katelyn!!

Winter Sports Information

Girls Basketball

11/21 - Peshtigo - Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

11/26 - Fox Valley Lutheran - Away - 5:45/7 p.m.

12/5 - Little Chute - Away - 5:45/ 7 p.m.

12/10 - Freedom - Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

12/13 - Waupaca - Away - 5:45/ 7 p.m.

12/19 - Wrightstown - Home -5:45/7 p.m.

1/3 - Oconto Falls - Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

1/7- Clintonville - Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

1/10 - Luxemburg-Casco - Away-5:45/7 p.m.

1/13 - Menominee - Away - 5:00/6:30 p.m.

1/16 - Denmark - Away - 5:45/7 p.m.

1/20 - Little Chute - Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

1/23 - Fox Valley Lutheran - Home- 5:45/7 p.m.

1/27 - Freedom - Away - 5:45/7 p.m.

1/30 - Waupaca - Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

2/4 - Wrightstown - Away - 5:45/7 p.m.

2/7 - Oconto Falls - Away - 5:45/7 p.m. .

2/11 - Clintonville - Away - 5:45/ 7 p.m.

2/14 - Luxemburg-Casco -Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

2/17 - Oconto - Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

2/20 - Denmark - Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

Boys Basketball

12/6 - Waupaca - Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

12/12 - Luxemburg-Casco - Away - 5:45/7 p.m.

12/17 - Wrightstown - Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

12/20 - Denmark - Away - 5:45/ 7 p.m.

1/6 - Oconto Falls - Away - 5:45/7 p.m.

1/9 - Clintonville - Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

1/14 - Little Chute - Away - 5:45/7 p.m.

1/17 - Fox Valley Lutheran - Away - 5:45/7 p.m.

1/21 - Freedom - Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

1/24 - Waupaca - Away - 5:45/ 7 p.m.

1/28 - Luxemburg-Casco -Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

1/31 - Wrightstown - Away - 5:45/7 p.m.

2/6 - Denmark - Home - 5:45/7 p.m.

2/10 - Oconto Falls - Home - 5:45/ 7 p.m.

2/13 - Clintonville - Away - 5:45/7 p.m.

2/18 - Little Chute - Home - 5:45/ 7 p.m.

2/21 - Fox Valley Lutheran -Home - 5:45/ 7 p.m.

2/27 - Freedom - Away - 5:45/7 p.m.

Wrestling

12/5 - Little Chute - Home - 6 p.m.

12/12 - Luxemburg-Casco - Home - 6 p.m.

12/19 - Conference Meet - Denmark - 5 p.m.

1/9 - Clintonville - Away -6 p.m.

1/16 - Denmark - Home - 6 p.m.

1/23 - Fox Valley Lutheran - Away - 6 p.m.

1/30 - Waupaca - Away - 6 p.m.

The Board of Education is committed to providing an equal educational opportunity for all students in the District. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law including, but not limited to, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability in any of its student program and activities.

Marinette High School

2135 Pierce Avenue

Marinette, WI 54143

Marinette School District

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