TEXT-A-TIP Keeping schools safe is everyone’s business. Please help us by talking to your children about the consequences of unsafe behavior. Your student(s) can confidentially report suspicious individuals or unusual activity around the campus through our Text-A-Tip line at 949-415-MVHS (6847). You can also anonymously report a tip via WE TIP at www.wetip.com or 1-800-782-7463.

And for the first time ever our yearbook will also include graduation photos! We are so excited to finally present this event in our yearbook!

Ever wonder what you have purchased through the MVHS Web Store or Student Store on campus??? Did you buy a yearbook this year, a student parking permit or AP Exams? Good News -- you can look up your past purchases right from your Web Store account. Just login to your account and click on the "My Orders" tab on the left side of the screen. You will see all of your orders dating back to the implementation of our Web Store in 2018. Click here to go to the Web Store now.

There will be International Baccalaureate information session on Tuesday, March 2nd at 5:00pm. This program will be of particular interest to students that are currently enrolled in honors courses in 8^th grade, who seek a challenging academic experience from a global perspective.

For questions, and to receive the zoom link, please contact Sandy Hanneman, IB Coordinator: Sandra.hanneman@svusd.org 949 837-7722 ext. 235156

Food Services is currently serving FREE hot meals to all students who are on campus Tuesday through Friday @ 11:05 and 12:05. Meals can be picked up by the gym quad rolling gate and on Chrisanta Drive near the Science Bldg. Special item being added this week is cookies. These meals include hot lunches "to go" and a frozen breakfast for the next day. A new 6^th meal is also being offered which includes applesauce, fruit juice, wheat crackers, raisins, and a cereal bar. We will offer this 6^th meal on Wednesdays and Fridays, for in person students and on Monday for Distance students.

Hybrid Students – If you are currently enrolled in the Hybrid model, you can come to campus on Mondays between 9:00-10:00 a.m. to receive 3 days of breakfast and 3 frozen lunches (white/chocolate milk is offered, but optional).

Distance Learning Students – If you are currently enrolled in 100% Distance Learning, you can come to campus on Mondays between 11:30-12:30 p.m. to pick up 5 frozen breakfasts and 5 frozen lunches (white/chocolate milk is offered, but optional).

**Remember that All meals are FREE to ALL students.

Need a Chromebook, textbook or a novel for English?

Need to return a textbook for a dropped class or even a class from last year?!

Are you finished reading that book for English and want to return it?

The MVHS Library is open and ready to help!

Not sure what you even have checked out or if you owe any fines? Check your Library account at www.destiny.svusd.org. Log in with your SVUSD student username & password to see!

Any questions, contact Mrs. Takamiya: takamiyap@svusd.org

If your name is NOT listed as it is on your birth certificate, email Kendra.Taylor@svusd.org with the corrections. If possible, please include a copy of your birth certificate for verification. Do not list "nicknames" or other changes that are not specifically listed on your birth certificate. All corrections must be submitted no later than Monday, March 8.

SENIORS ONLY! Don't miss out on having a custom cover printed on your last yearbook at MVHS. You can have your name printed in gold foil on the cover of your yearbook by going to the MVHS web store and purchasing the Custom Gold Foil Name.

Help support the Boys' Lacrosse program by attending their fundraiser event at Tacos & Co. on Tuesday March 16th between 3:00-7:00 p.m. See attached flyer for details.

National Honor Society Online Tutoring Center will be starting on Tuesday, January 26^th for all students. Every Tuesday and Thursday, NHS students will be available to provide free tutoring for ALL MVHS students in ALL subject areas during Academic Support. If you are struggling in a subject or just need to review, NHS students are happy to help!

Click on the provided Zoom link to get some help! https://mysaddleback-org.zoom.us/j/92777220866?pwd=QXZPbi9TdkpkNHo4cVY0U0xKVkZJZz09 

Questions? Contact the NHS Advisor, Ms. Goins at Lisa.Goins@svusd.org

Students, have you ever asked yourself “What am I going to be when I grow up?” or “I wonder what a job career as an EMT, or CSI, or Nurse or a Pastry Chef would be like?”. Now is the time to check it out. Next fall 2021, Coastline ROP has many classes offered after the Bell Schedule, that you can enroll in. Start searching for your fall classes now. See the attached flyer here .

Our Counseling team has partnered with Western Youth Services to provide interactive Social Emotional Learning (SEL) workshops for students during the school day. Each workshop (8) will be approximately 1 hour on specific Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. throughout the semester. Attendance is open to all SVUSD students using their school email address. Workshop schedule and Zoom link below.

https://mysaddleback-org.zoom.us/j/92397997191?pwd=SGJZRmd1MDhFUjJkQnpiWnhkY0thZz09

College and Career visits are being held virtually this year. All students are welcomed to attend. Students will need to sign up for the college visit ahead of time Sign up here. 

3/5: Paul Mitchell, The School Costa Mesa @ 1pm

3/8 @ 3:30pm: Cal Poly SLO is hosting a district wide zoom visit for our high school students. Attendance is through zoom : https://calpoly.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtdeypqDojGdKF-c0FqxQzbsAsKG4EArOf

Schedule an appointment to meet with our Saddleback College Counselor (Click Here)

SENIORS: Only those first-time college students who complete the mandatory steps by April 16, 2021 are eligible for the Freshman Advantage benefits.

Diablos, are you interested in learning about different colleges? NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) is offering 8 different college fairs for students and families between Feb. 28th - May 2nd. Click on the link to check out this opportunity and to sign up to attend an upcoming virtual college fair. Click here to sign up

Register Here

Interested in applying for scholarships? Please check out our MVHS Scholarship opportunity sheet below with specific scholarships available to you (requirements, deadlines, applications, etc.) as well as resources to help you find scholarships. Scholarship Info. Here

The Exchange Club’s Youth of the Year program is a Local, District and National Competition for high school seniors. Two MVHS seniors will be selected as the MVHS Youth of the Year winners. Students who win at the Local Club level go on to compete at the District Level (award $2,500) and possibly at the National level (award $15,000). This prestigious youth award is not just a scholastic award. The Youth of the Year winner is proven to be a most well-rounded individual who is not only a good student, but an involved student. Aside from points earned for non-weighted GPA, points are also scored for participation in school and community organizations.

“I recognize my responsibility in shaping America’s future. I have stepped out of my comfort zone during uncertain times and made a difference. I am part of history and here is where it started.”

Please email Ms. Gusiff (gusiffj@svusd.org) for the scholarship application, if you are interesting in applying for this scholarship or have any questions. The 1^st portion of the application is due on March 2^nd.

The Mission Viejo Activities Committee is offering $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors at a high school within either the Saddleback Valley Unified School District or the Capistrano Valley Unified School District to honor high school seniors of exceptional character and dedication to volunteerism. The applicant must be a be a United States citizen, have volunteered for at least 150 hours, of which, 25 hours of your volunteer service must be within the City of Mission Viejo to qualify for this scholarship, be able to document consistent community service hours throughout your high school career and be a current high school senior enrolling as a full time student at an accredited U.S. two or four year college/university, or a technical/trade school certified program by the fall semester following graduation.

Applications are due by March 15^th. Please see https://mvactivities.com/mvac-scholarships/ for application forms and more information.

Applications are now available for the 2021 SCAG Scholarship Program! The 2021 SCAG Scholarship Program offers a $4,000 scholarship award for seven high school seniors or community college students from the SCAG region (and potentially two additional scholarship awards that are not tied to a specific county but may be awarded at the Regional Council’s discretion) who may be pursuing careers in public service.

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be a resident within the SCAG region, enrolled as a high school senior or community college student, have at least a 3.0 GPA and be eligible to work in the United States. Applicants must complete an application form and submit an essay, two letters of recommendation, and a current transcript. All materials for the 2021 SCAG Scholarship Program must be submitted electronically by Friday, April 23th.

For more information on both of these opportunities, visit scag.ca.gov/students