Appeals Packet Information

Appeal Packets will be available on Monday, December 16th at the Magnolia Campus.  Appeals will only be considered for those students who do not have any missing assignments.  Completed packets are due back to the Magnolia Campus only by Friday, January 10th, no later than 2:30pm.  Late packets will not be accepted.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Kennedy at the Magnolia campus or send an email to colleenkennedy@mgsd.k12.nc.us

White House Film Fest Contest

Here's an awesome opportunity for students at MHS to have their film featured at the White House!  Read on for more info.

Yeah, having your schoolwork posted on the fridge at home is cool. But having a video you made posted on the White House website and screened at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? We think that’s pretty cool, too. That’s why we’re super-excited to announce the first-ever White House Student Film Festival: a video contest created just for K-12 students, and whose finalists will have their short films shown at the White House. Finalist videos may also be featured on the White House website, YouTube channel, and social media pages.

They are looking for films by students (less than 3 minutes long) that address one of two themes:
1. How you currently use technology in your classroom or school.
2. The role technology will play in education in the future.

Check out the http://www.whitehouse.gov/filmfestival website for more info!

Announcing Naviance!

Today we rolled out Naviance for our students and parents. This website allows our students to research scholarships, colleges, and careers. Guidance counselors worked with students to help them login and complete a grade-level task, such as taking a
learning skills inventory or using Super Match to start a list of colleges. Our student Naviance Navigators trained their homerooms on the program. Videos showing how to access the various parts of the program have been posted in the Angel MHS Students group. We will continue to work with Naviance this year and look forward to providing our students with even more resources to prepare for their future. Check out some of the pictures from today's launch!

XC States

It's been a great week for MHS Blue Devil sports - now it's Tim Coffey's turn at the state Cross Country competition!  Run fast!

Wendy's Earning for Learning Night - TUESDAY 10/22

Wendy's on 150 is hosting an Earning for Learning Night to support MHS.  Come on out on Tuesday 10/21 night between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and help us earn funds for our school!  Just tell the cashier that you are there to support MHS and we will earn a percentage of sales for the school.   Whether you dine in or go through the drive-thru, give your receipts to the cashier in order for your purchase to count towards our fund raising.

MHS Band wins awards at Butler Festival of Bands

CONGRATULATIONS to the MHS PRIDE IN MOTION marching band for winning the following awards this past weekend at the Butler festival of Bands:

1st Place in Percussion and Music Performance
2nd Place in Color Guard, Marching , and General Effect
Superior Rating
2nd Place Band in Class 4A
2nd Place Band Overall (out of 17 Bands)

MHS NJROTC Wins at St. Stephens

On Saturday (12 Oct), our NJROTC unit traveled to St. Stephens High School in Hickory and competed against 11 other school in a drill meet.  Capt. Gibson is happy to report that Mooresville brought home (3) 1st place trophies, (2) 2nd place trophies,  (2) 3rd place trophies, and won 5 of 10 possible individual medals. Additionally, we took home a trophy for 1st place winner overall!  Well Done Blue Devil Navy!

Bedroom Project Meeting

The P.E.A.C.E Foundation invites parents to a meeting at MHS on Oct. 28.  The organization will instruct parents where to search for drugs in their home, how to conduct a proper safety sweep, how to identify the signs of drug abuse, and to provide free resources that are available in our local community.

Chik-fil-A Challenge has begun!

This Chik-Fil-A Challenge has begun!  Please put your receipts in the MHS box so we can win against Lake Norman and South Iredell.  The contest ends on Nov. 13 - eat mor chikn!

Yearbook Senior Pages

All clubs and sports at MHS can purchase their own senior page to congratulate their seniors or to showcase any pictures you want at a discounted price.  Please contact the Yearbook Adviser if you are interested.

Yearbook Ads for sale

Do you own a business and want to advertise in our 2014 yearbook?  Contact our Pitchfork Staff at MHSPItchforkStaff@gmail.com for prices and contact information. We have all sizes available and they need to be submitted before December 1st.

MHS Mock Trial Team

The MHS Mock Trial team will have an interest meeting on Thursday after school in Mr. Powell's room at 2:20.  For more information, see the flyer below.

NC School of Science and Math Interest Meeting

Interested in attending NCSSM?

There will be an interest meeting for students and parents wanting more information about the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics on Wednesday, October 7th @ 6:30pm in the Mooresville High School Counseling Office.

Rob Andrews, an admissions counselor from NCSSM, will be presenting important information for students wanting to attend NCSSM.

www.ncssm.edu

Please RSVP to Mr. Redd!

Ryan Redd - ryanredd@mgsd.k12.nc.us

Yearbook wants your photos!

Do you have awesome pictures from games, school, or any school event?  Upload them to the Community Upload section on YearbookForever.com to share your photos with yearbook - they might make it in the 2014 Pitchfork! Access Code: Blue Devils.

Yearbook Senior Ads

Senior Ads are on sale now!  Purchase them before October 1st for $25 off - any size!  Log on to YearbookForever.com for pricing information and to upload your photos. Or you contact our staff at MHSPitchforkStaff@gmail.com. All ads must be purchased by  November 26th.

College Fair Sept. 25

Our annual college fair for seniors will be held on September 25 in the Magnolia gym from 8:30am - 9:30am.  80 colleges and universities will be in attendance!  An announcement will be made at 8:25am instructing seniors to go to the Magnolia gym.  Seniors who have Woods 1st block will NOT go to Woods.  Instead, seniors who have a Woods class 1st block will go to the MHS auditorium until they are called to the Magnolia gym.

FAQ's
1. There will be a shuttle bus at Magnolia at the end of the college fair to take seniors to Woods for 2nd block.
2. Seniors at MHS should be in 2nd block by 9:40am.
3. The college fair is for seniors only.  Due to the number of colleges attending and the size of the senior class, parents cannot attend.
4. Seniors will receive a map of where to find the colleges and a list of sample questions to ask the admission reps on the day of the fair.
5. At each college/university table, seniors are asked to fill out an information card.  It would be helpful if each senior had a sheet of address labels.  Each label should include their name, address, telephone number and e-mail address.  Seniors can take their label and stick it to the info card so they are able to visit as many schools as possible on this important day.  Please encourage our seniors to do this.
6. The list of attending colleges/universities is below. The list can also be found on Angel and on the bulletin board outside of the counseling office.

Appalachian State University
Averett University
Barton College
Belmont Abbey College
Benedict College
Bluefield College
Brevard College
Bridgewater College
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Campbell University
Catawba College
Central Piedmont Community College
Chowan University
Clemson University
Coker College
College Foundation of North Carolina, Inc.
Concord University
Converse College
East Carolina University
ECPI University - Charlotte/Concord NC
Elizabeth City State University
Elon University
Emory & Henry College
Fayetteville State University
Gardner-Webb University
Greensboro College
Hampton University
High Point University
ITT Technical Institute - North Campus - Charlotte, NC
Johnson & Wales University
Johnson C. Smith University
King's College, Charlotte, NC
Lander University
Laurel University
Lees-McRae College
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Limestone College
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
Livingstone College
Louisburg College
Mars Hill College
Meredith College
Methodist University
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Mississippi State University
Montreat College
Mount Olive College
Newberry College
North Carolina A&T University
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina State University
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Pace University
Pfieffer University
Presbyterian College
Queens University of Charlotte
Radford University
Randolph College
Regent University
Roanoke College
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salem College
Shaw University
Shenandoah University
St. Andrews University
Stevenson University
Tusculum College
University of Alabama
University of North Carolina at Asheville
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Wake Forest University
Warren Wilson College
Western Carolina University
William Peace University
Winston-Salem State University

Last week for $65 Yearbooks!

Yearbooks will be sold on campus next week during all lunches. This is the last week they are $65! Checks can be made payable to MHS.

Yearbooks On Sale

Yearbooks are on sale for $65 until September 30th…after that the price goes up every 2 months. Buy them online at YearbookForever.com or contact our yearbook staff at MHSPitchforkStaff@gmail.com.

French Club Meeting

Mrs. Waid, Ms. Tippett and the officer's council of the French Club invite you to the first French Club meeting!  We will meet on Weds. Sept. 25 at 2:15 in Ms. Tippett's room (Magnolia 201).  The meeting will go until 3:00.  We will be discussing our plans for the year and dividing into workgroups for future events, so it's important to attend if youw ant to be part of the club.

The club is open to anyone with an interest in French culutre, language and travel.

Please complete the following form if you are interested in joining the French Club so we can let you know about upcoming events:

https://docs.google.com/a/mgsd.k12.nc.us/forms/d/1CJXFMnxCXR4IxELJsxU3JEqNCrhzY3CZMwMOeNE3byo/viewform

Amnesty International Club

If you care about human rights, come check out the Amnesty International Club. An informational and interest meeting will be held on Monday, September 16th in room 207 on the Magnolia campus. 

JETS Club and SkillsUSA meeting

There will be a JETS Club & Mr. Bridges SkillsUSA group meeting after school this Thursday, September 19th from 2:30 - 3:00 in the cafeteria. All those interested in joining or just want to find out what JETS & SkillsUSA is all about please come.

NF Woods Hosting Club Day

NF Woods will hold a "club day" this Wednesday, September 11th. The event will be held on the field behind the school from 3:00 until 5:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for students and parents to see what clubs are available at NF Woods. Please come join us for fun, food, and to sign up for an opportunity to enrich your future!! If you are already a member of a club at NF Woods please notify your advisors that you will be attending.

Parent Survey

In an effort to improve system practices, MGSD is conducting a Parent Survey.  We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey by September 23.  To complete the survey, please go to:  http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/0386704. Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous.  Your honest opinions are appreciated. Thank you for your time and assistance in making this the best district for our students!

WCNC Pep Rally Photo

Check out the photos from our pep rally this morning hosted by WCNC.  The students did an AMAZING job representing Blue Devil Spirit!

http://www.wcnc.com/entertainment/check-it-out/FNFrenzy--Team-of-the-Week---Mooresville-222528791.html?gallery=y&c=y#/entertainment/check-it-out/FNFrenzy--Team-of-the-Week---Mooresville-222528791.html?gallery=y&c=y&img=94&c=y

Parents: InfoSnap info needed

On the first day of school, your child received a personalized letter and a Snapcode with a link to our online information system, InfoSnap.  If you have not completed your registration for InfoSnap, please do so as soon as possible.  If you need a new code to enter in at InfoSnap, please contact Ms. Byers at the Magnolia campus via email or by phone at 704-658-2615.

1st PTSO Meeting

The first PTSO meeting of the year will be September 10th, 6 p.m. at the Magnolia Campus (160 S. Magnolia St.).  Please join us!

Vote Mooresville for Game of the Week!

The WCNC Team of the week vote ends Wednesday September 3rd.  Vote as many times as you want!!!!

Each vote counts!!!!!!!!!!!!! So Vote for the BLUE DEVILS!!! GO BIG BLUE.

http://www.wcnc.com/sports/high-school/team/Friday-Night-Frenzy-Team-of-the-Week-218737291.html

Yearbook Ads and Pre-Orders

The Mooresville High School Pitchfork is now accepting Yearbook pre-orders and ads.  Please contact Ms. Cavicchia with questions or to place an order.

4 Ways to Help Your School

4 Ways to help your school:
1) Link your Food Lion MVP card - code 213744 - you have to relink every year!
2) Link your Harris Teeter VIC card - code 6310 - you have to relink every year!
3) Vote for us at Target once every 5 days - every vote = $1! http://givewith.target.com/ (type in 28115 and select our school)
4) Vote for us in the Rack Room Shoes Photo contest - search for Mooresville and vote for the photo of our team on the practice field
https://apps.facebook.com/btsphotocontest/contests/326429
Thanks for supporting our Blue Devils!

Senior Scholarship Available

http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com

We want applications from both male and female student athletes who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and within their communities. Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to men and women whose senior year of high school is the 2013–2014 academic year, who have at least a “B” grade average, and participate in at least one of 27 sports. We want to hear from all student athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for underclassmen.

HEbrews Back to School special for students and staff

HEbrews Coffeehouse on Main Street is doing a back to school special for teachers and students. You can get 10% off during the month of September with your identification card.  Stop in today!

Free money from Target for MHS!

Please help MHS earn some extra cash for our school by voting here once a week until Sept. 21:
http://givewith.target.com (type in 28115 and select our school)
This year, Target will give money to schools all over the country for one simple act: a vote. Our school needs just 25 votes to earn a $25 donation from Target. For each additional vote, our school will get $1 more.  Go to GiveWith.Target.com to vote for Mooresville High School once a week through September 21 or until Target has given away all $5 million. Vote and see rules at GiveWith.Target.com.

Vote for our photo!

Our PTSO has entered a photo in the Rack Room Back to School contest for a chance at a $50K technology upgrade.  Voting started today.  If you go on the Rack Room web site or face book page you can search for Danna Crotts and look for a photo of the Mooresville High School Football team.  Click VOTE and please vote daily.  Everyone can vote once a day until September 9th.  The photo with the most votes wins.

https://apps.facebook.com/btsphotocontest/contests/326429   

If the link does not work, please go to the Rack Room web page or facebook page and search entries in the Back to School Photo Contest.

Student Schedules

Our administration and guidance staff has worked very hard on our master schedule and student schedules this summer. Due to the continuous efforts of our staff we have again been able to keep class sizes at an appropriate level and offer as many engaging electives in addition to our core courses. Student schedules will be mailed home the week of August 19th. Your schedule will reflect the courses you verified in the spring during the registration process. Again our staff has done the best they can to meet those requests and have made personal calls to families where there has been a need for major changes. Based on these efforts and the limits on movement, there will be no schedule changes. Thank you for respecting this necessary move and we are certainly here to answer any questions you may have upon receipt of your child’s schedule.

Tennis Practice Week of Aug. 5

Tennis Practice for the week of Aug. 5 will be from 6:00-7:30 p.m. daily.  Contact Coach Akelman with questions.

Laptop Training Nights

All parents are required to attend a brief training before your child may receive a laptop. We have created a brand new training to provide you with more up-to-date information regarding care for the laptops, coverage of damage, internet safety, digital citizenship, and the components of the Responsible Use Policy (RUP).

Parents need to come to the Mooresville High School Auditorium, participate in a brief training, and sign the RUP. We will also collect the $50 usage fee, payable via check, cash, or online. Online payments can be made ahead of time by visiting the MGSD website at http://www.mgsd.k12.nc.us.

The trainings will begin at the scheduled time, and those who arrive late will have to wait for the next available session.

When: August 19, 20, or 22

Where: MHS Auditorium

Time: 5:30pm OR 7:00pm each night

What to bring: Method of payment & a pen

Remember that all parents must attend one of the training sessions listed below or your child will NOT receive their laptop the first day of school. Your child does not have to be in attendance with you for this training; they will receive their training during the first week of school.

Freshman and New Student Orientation

Attention Freshmen Parents and Parents of New Students! We will have Freshmen/New Student Orientation on Wednesday August 21st beginning at 5:00pm in the Mooresville High School auditorium. We will begin the evening with a meeting for all freshmen/new students and their parents followed by an opportunity for families to move about the building to map out their courses and meet teachers until 7:00pm. We hope to see all freshmen/new students and their parents at this very important event!

School Pictures

School pictures will be taken on the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL this year - Monday, August 26th! Please dress accordingly for your picture. Make-up pictures will take place on Wednesday, September 18th.

Open House

Open House will take place on Tuesday September 3rd from 5:30pm-7:00pm. At this point, our teachers will have had a week to get to know your child. Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend so that you can meet each of your child’s teachers. It is a floating event, so you may come anytime that is convenient for you within the allotted timeframe. Building a relationship with your child’s teachers early in the semester is vital to their success.

APUSH Supplies

Attention AP US History students: Ms. Valentine wants you to know you will to purchase a three-ring binder for this year. Contact her with any questions.

AP Government Summer Assignment

Students taking AP Government next year with Mrs. Van Dyke have the following summer reading assignment:

APUSH Summer Assignments

Students taking AP US History next school have assignments to complete over the summer.  Please review this document which outlines expectations and assignments.  Please contact Ms. Valentine with any questions.

AP US History Summer Assignments

AP English Summer Assignment

Students taking AP English 12 with Mrs. Davala have the following summer assignments.  Please make sure you email assignments to Ms. Davala by the deadlines.