It's not too late to see if your children qualify for free and reduced meals. There's an easy way to find out ... by filling out the application online:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N3WjQl2sG8QX0aG852IbIkWhYDjIMKcqMlwCXwNnpH0/edit
Welcome back, Bombers! Post your first day photos in the comments below!
This month's Board Update:
Everyone has a responsibility to ensure students arrive to and from school safely. This includes being mindful of student safety when approaching school buses.
Through the Flashing Red. Kids Ahead. school bus safety campaign, the Arkansas Department of Education, Arkansas Association of Pupil Transportation, and Arkansas School Bus Mechanics Association remind educators, parents, school bus drivers, and community leaders to obey all traffic laws whenever they are near a school bus. It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus whenever its red lights are flashing, as students are present. The fines, penalties and punishment for anyone found guilty of illegally passing a stopped school bus were increased dramatically by Act 2128 of 2005, also known as Isaac’s Law.
Help keep our students safe! Remember: Flashing Red. Kids Ahead.
Sending out a huge thanks to the Butler Furniture Crew for sponsoring the fourth-annual Butler Furniture Teacher Shopping Spree! Mrs. Bergenstock from MHHS was this year's recipient, and Jack Butler was the star of the show!
Parents/Guardians of students who ride the bus: This year we've made our transportation form digital and much easier to complete. Please take a few minutes to complete it!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejeWJcJH_d4OuRhzZv6qKkqBUe5mr6dRzDgGE4BjbhyB_wYQ/viewform
*Please check the information folder you receive at Open House for more details. Students who have current 504 or IEP plans who want to test with accommodations must contact Mrs. Partee at the high school in person or by calling 870-425-1221 no later than Friday, August 25th.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW CERTIFIED STAFF MEMBERS FOR 2023-2024!
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday August 5, 2023, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday August 6, 2023, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain Electronic Devices, School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and Clothing free of state and local sales or use tax.
All retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally tax-exempt during the Sales Tax Holiday.
K-5 Teacher letters go out in the mail today (July 28). They'll have more specific information in them about Open House. Students in grades 6-12 will not receive teacher letters in the mail, but they're encouraged to drop in to Open House from 1-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 10.
Reminder: New Student Registration is Friday, July 28 on each campus from 8 a.m. -3 p.m. Please bring your child's birth certificate, shot records, and social security card to register. Call our central office at 870-425-1201 for directions or building information.
You might recognize these faces from the front offices at MHHS. But they're all over campus doing what needs to be done as we prepare for a wonderful school year!
Here's your July 20, 2023 Board Meeting Recap from Mrs. Dewey! More detailed meeting information can be found here: mhbombers.com/page/school-board-information
Visit ezmealapp.com to fill out your child's free/reduced meal application in moments!
MHPS will again provide school supplies for all students this year!
*Backpacks and lunchboxes are not included.
Senior Picture Dates are August 1 and 2!
Three MHHS students received ACTE scholarships this year at the annual conference! Big congrats to these students!
We're so proud of our very own Nurse Sue who received the honor of being named the 2023 School Nurse (RN) of the Year in Arkansas! Nurse Sue is so deserving! Here's some information from the Arkansas School Nurses Association about the honor:
It gives me great pleasure to inform you that Sue Wepprecht, RN will be awarded the Arkansas School Nurse Association 2023, School Nurse of the Year Award.
Sue has exhibited excellence in school nursing as recognized by her peers for dedication and service to her students and staff. She is an advocate for her students, supports parents, school staff and has involved the community in her school.
Nurse Sue will be recognized at the Arkansas School Nurses Association State Conference in Conway June 21st 2023. She will also be honored and recognized at the National Association of School Nurses Conference in Chicago IL June 2024. The state organization will pay her conference fee to the National Association of School Nurses Conference.
We would encourage your help in making sure that she is able to attend both conferences to receive her award.
Thank you for your help and support of Arkansas School Nurses.
Sincerely,
Amy Fortner, BSN RN
President of ASNA
