The Pulse Post Dec 8th Dec 12th

Dear McClure Health Science High School Families,

I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed a restful and joyful break.

We are excited to have welcomed our students, teachers, and staff back into the building this week. As we approach the final days of the semester, I want to remind everyone of the importance of strong attendance through Friday, December 19. In alignment with GCPS guidelines, early final exams will not be offered, and it is essential that students are present each day.

To support campus safety and smooth operations, families are asked not to park along the front sidewalk curb at any time during the school day. This area must remain clear for buses, emergency vehicles, and safe student access. When visiting, please use designated parking spaces. All visitors are required to check in at the front office with proper identification and proceed through the Evolv Weapons Detection System.

We are also pleased to share that the Georgia Department of Education has released the 2025 CCRPI results, and we are proud of the continued growth and achievements of our students and staff. Your ongoing support plays a vital role in this success.

For our senior families, we are excited to announce the official details for our Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony:

📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2025

⏰ 5:00 p.m.

📍 Gas South Convention Center – Exhibit Halls C & D

More information regarding tickets, logistics, and senior expectations will be shared later this spring.

Finally, we encourage all families to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey. Please click HERE to complete it. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps guide our school improvement efforts throughout the year.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us “Awaken the Wonder” in every student. We appreciate your support as we finish the semester strong together.💙

Yours in Service,

Dr. Hernandez

This week, McClure Health Science High School had the honor of welcoming Suleima Salgado, MBA as our Principal for a Day! Mrs. Salgado currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Georgia Partnership for Telehealth and the Principal Investigator & Puerto Rico/USVI Liaison for the Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center.

We were especially excited to host her because she is also the daughter of our very own Mrs. Salgado, making this visit a meaningful family moment for our school community.

During her time on campus, Mrs. Salgado visited classrooms, engaged with students, and learned more about the innovative pathways and supportive culture that make MHSHS such a special place. Her leadership, commitment to health access, and passion for student success inspired our students and staff alike.

We are grateful for her time, enthusiasm, and the powerful example she set for our young scholars—showing them what dedication, education, and community impact can look like in action.

Thank you, Mrs. Salgado, for spending the day with us and for sharing your expertise and warmth with the MHSHS Pulse! ✨

We are thrilled to announce that Tayyab Rajgoli has been named our 2025 STAR Student and has earned the highest SAT score in school history! This remarkable accomplishment reflects his hard work, discipline, and academic excellence.

We are also proud to share that Tayyab has selected Ms. Brooks as his STAR Teacher, recognizing her inspiring instruction, meaningful impact, and unwavering support throughout his academic journey.

Congratulations to Tayyab and Ms. Brooks on this outstanding achievement! You continue to make our school proud and inspire the entire Pulse community. 🎉

We are excited to celebrate two outstanding McClure students who have been named Gwinnett Swim & Dive Athletes of the Month for November:

✨ Briza Guzman Padilla
✨ David Perez Gomez

This recognition highlights their hard work, dedication, and excellence in the pool. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the way they represent the Pulse!

Please join us in congratulating Briza and David on this well-deserved honor! 💜👏

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Join us for “Unlocking the Future: The Power of Mathematics for Your Child's Success,” a virtual event where you'll learn effective strategies to support your child's growth as a mathematician and problem solver. Discover valuable tips that can help your child excel in mathematics and explore how real-world applications can enhance their learning and unlock their full potential.

This engaging event is designed for families of students from K-12

• Elementary Session-

• Number Ninjas: Building Mathematical Confidence in Pre-K to 1st Grade Learners

• Math Marvels: Strengthening Problem-Solving Skills for 2nd and 3rd Graders

• Mathematical Masterminds: Advanced Thinking Strategies for 4th and 5th Graders

  
  

• Middle/High School Session-

• Financial Literacy for Student Success

• Math in Motion: Problem Solving and Real-World Application for Middle/High School Students

• Career Pathways in STEM and Finance

Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and French.

Click here to RSVP

or

Direct Registration Link:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b958f110-69d7-477e-9d03-127fe89329c2@7de65cf9-3f2e-4e67-a469-965b0d085fbb

ENJOYTHE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH PAPA JOHNS!

Limit 1 per child present at time of purchase. WITH PURCHASE OF $10 OR MORE

Discount will be taken off at the register.

If your student arrives late to school, they will need to scan their Student ID barcode in order to receive a tardy pass. Students can access their barcode easily in StudentVUE:

1. Log into StudentVUE.
2. Click the ID icon in the bottom left corner.
3. Swipe up to display the Student ID barcode.

Please encourage your student to practice accessing their barcode ahead of time so check-in can be quick and smooth!

Link HERE

Families, please remember that students must be picked up within 15–30 minutes after an event concludes. Late pickups may result in students losing the privilege to participate in future after-school activities.

To keep dismissal safe and efficient during after-school events (such as Pink Out, Hispanic Heritage Festival, International Night, Black History Month Cookout, etc.) , please review our pick-up plan and traffic flow map before you arrive.

To help ensure smooth dismissal, please review our After-School Pick-Up Map and Plan below:
📍 View Pick-Up Plan / Map

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and ensure that events run smoothly and on time!

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Children need healthy meals to learn. Gwinnett County Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.75; lunch costs $2.50 for elementary and $2.75 at middle and high schools. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. The reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. The following information includes an application for free or reduced-price meal benefits and a set of detailed instructions. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.

• All children in households receiving benefits from Georgia SNAP or TANF are eligible for free
• Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free
• Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free
• Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free
• Children may receive free or reduced-price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Chart. Your children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart.

1. Free or reduced meal prices for a healthy, nutritious student meal.

2. Additional funding for technology and internet access.

3. Discounts on fees associated with the college application process.

4. Discounted fees for SAT, ACT, and AP exams along with other scholarship opportunities.

5. Increased funding to support education.

Everyday, Chick-fil-A sells lunch during all lunch periods, Monday–Friday.

Menu items include:

• Chick-n-Strip™ Slider – $3.50

• Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap® (Half) – $4.50

Payments accepted: Cash or Card.

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The Back-to-School Guide is a digital resource with district information about the new school year. Previously called the “Virtual Back-to-School Backpack,” the Back-To-School Guide will be available after July 11, 2025, by clicking HERE