High School Happenings

Methacton High School held a lockdown drill this week. The teachers have been taking the students through procedures for a lockdown drill in preparation and this week we practiced a building wide lockdown drill. The drill was conducted with the cooperation and participation of local law enforcement and Montgomery County Public Safety Office partners . The teachers and students did an outstanding job! The drill was conducted efficiently and there was minimal impact to classroom instruction. During lunches, we walked students through the proper procedures if something were to happen during lunch. The safety of your children is our utmost priority. Again, students and staff did an outstanding job.

Our SECURE and SEVERE WEATHER drills will happen within the next week.

Location: MHS Gym

Time: 7 - 9 pm (doors open at 6:45)

Dress: Semi-formal

Drop Off: Front Entrance

Pick Up: Front Entrance

Students will not be permitted into the dance after 7:30 pm.

Students will not be able to leave the dance before 8:30 pm without parent permission.

Only small clutches (or health related bags) will be permitted. These will be checked. No other bags will be allowed.

Students will purchase tickets on the Hometown Ticketing link on their class Google Classroom page.

As part of our continued commitment to safety, Methacton High School will begin implementing an additional layer of security by utilizing the Evolv Touchless Screening System at select large-scale events. Its first use will be at the Homecoming Dance on October 4, 2025.

The Evolv system is a state-of-the-art detection system commonly used at public event entrances. Attendees walk right through as the system scans for threats in real time without requiring students to empty pockets. If a possible threat is detected, security staff are alerted immediately and may conduct a secondary check. The Evolv system doesn’t track or record student identities, but it dramatically reduces risk by adding an extra layer of protection for everyone in attendance.

We want to reassure families that there are no known threats related to the Homecoming Dance. The use of the Evolv screening system is simply a precaution and part of our ongoing effort to strengthen safety at large school events. From time to time, you may see this system used at other large gatherings, as we continue to make sure we have thorough safety measures in place for our school community.

Notice for this event: Small clutches and bags carrying personal medical devices will be checked at the door. All other bags and or backpacks are prohibited at this event.

We appreciate your support as we introduce this layered safety measure.

Thursday, Oct. 9 – Free Flu and/or Covid Vaccination

Open to Methacton staff and families

Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm

Methacton High School Main Gym

Thursday, Oct. 23 – Community Blood Drive

2:30pm-7:30pm

Methacton High School Main Gym

Sign-up Online: www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: Methacton

1. SEA's first Home & School meeting of the school year will take place on Monday, October 6th at 7 pm in the Methacton High School Library. Please join us and our administrative liaison, Dr. Jamie Gravinese, as we discuss our plans for the 2025-2026 school year.

2. Please join us for the SEA Home & School's free Family Fall Festival Social on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 2 pm to 5 pm at Eagleville Park. RSVP at this link by October 20th.

3. The SEA calendar of events shows our meeting, social, and presentation schedule for the year. Mark your personal calendars now, and check out our Merch Shop with Shirt & Ink!

Yearbooks are on sale at Jostens.com. Order before 10/2/25 to get the Back-to-School rate. Senior parents can also order a “Baby Ad” on the site for their Senior. The deadline for the Baby Ads is 12/19/25. Email questions to Mrs. Ferenchak (cferenchak@methacton.org) or Mr. Lloyd (clloyd@methacton.org).

The following link has content that can be used for information on seniors' PSAT Day: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oeqIwWlTr99_6oD65MCy3p3tnWzaGreEAHeetHnhASo/edit?usp=sharing

These forms are being distributed for the seniors this Friday in English classes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pHS9949noFXvhswYEq1fnhaL8dPKXEsO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105147565607279753907&rtpof=true&sd=true

The Methacton Backpack Program provides students in need with supplemental food items. Families who qualify for free/reduced meals are eligible to apply for the Backpack Program.

Complete the form below to register your child(ren) for the 2025-2026 school year. Backpack Program distributions for families are done on a weekly or monthly basis. This form will remain open through the end of the school year to accommodate our families as their needs may change.

If you have any questions or concerns registering your family, please contact Dr. Rob Corcoran at [rcorcoran@methacton.org]rcorcoran@methacton.org.

October 2 and October 22, CADY will be coming out to the high school to take senior portraits. You will be contacted by CADY so be watching for the email. Here are the details:

1. There is a $0 option for Senior Portraits that is available to all students at either a campus roadshow at Methacton High School or private photo shoot at CADY studio. Parents are not obligated to purchase a photo package from CADY, the $0 session will be the photo that is used in next year's High School Yearbook.
2. Methacton High School will have (2) dates available for photos to be taken at the High School. The dates are 10/2 and 10/22. Time slots open sequentially as others fill so continue to check the site as more times will be made available.
3. Most sessions will include a paperback portfolio being sent to you featuring photos from your session. The portfolio is sent with a return label for your convenience. If you do not wish to keep the portfolio, simply return it by the deadline indicated on your CADY student dashboard. If you choose to keep the portfolio, there will be a charge.
4. Photo prices for Senior Portraits vary in price and begin at $49.99. Packages are more expensive but a la carte options are available. Cady has options for everyone!
5. All Seniors will be gifted a 5x7 cap & gown photo with their diploma at graduation.

Welcome back to school!

We are Kathy Thompson and Kim McDonald, your students’ school nurses.

We are excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year!

To help ensure your student’s well-being at school and maintain up-to-date medical records, we will be sending home a packet with forms for you to review and complete.

Thank you for your prompt attention in completing and returning these forms. Feel free to return these forms via email or have your student return to the Nurse's office.

For your convenience, the forms included in the packet are listed below.

ESPANOL: Los formularios están disponibles, por favor háganos saber si los necesita.

FORMS:

• 2025-2026 Student Heath Form (Pink Form) (Updates pertinent information and provides permission for us to provide over the counter medications, such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil), Throat Lozenges, Throat Spray, Benadryl, Neosporin and Coke Syrup (Cola Syrup for nausea).

• Medication Policy

• Medication Permission Form (For any prescription or OTC meds not listed above)

• 11TH GRADE ONLY: SCHOOL PHYSICAL PERMISSION FORM (Green Form)

• Physical Form: NEEDED IN 11TH GRADE (Office Visit print out from physician, Sports Physical or Drivers License Physical are acceptable)

• Pennsylvania Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

  
  

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us via email at kthompson@methacton.org and/or kmcdonald@methacton.org . Or by phone 610-489-5000 at x25063 or x25040

Kimberley A McDonald, RN, CSN, MS SEL

Certified School Nurse

Methacton High School

610-489-5000 x25040

kmcdonald@methacton.org

Visit our website at : Methacton High School; School Nurse Website

Resources (click on links for more information):

• Montgomery County Health Department: School Immunization Information

• 11th Grade Physical Form (English) (Needed On File Prior to 12th grade School Year)

• 11th Grade Physical Form (Spanish); (Needed On File Prior to 12th Grade School Year)

• PA Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)