The Pulse Post Oct 27th-Oct 31st

Dear MHSHS Families,

As we move into November, I want to thank you for your continued support and engagement in all that makes McClure Health Science High School such a vibrant learning community.

📅 Reminders

• Drop Off and Pick Up: We have received a concern from our community regarding parents using Club Dr., Steve Reynolds Blvd., and businesses located by our school to drop off and pick up students. Please click HERE to review Student Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures letter in English & Spanish.

• Tuesday, November 4: Digital Learning Day (DLD) for students. Teachers will post assignments and office hours in Google classroom. Don’t forget to cast your vote in the ESPLOST election, which funds school improvements across Gwinnett County.

• Friday, October 31: Page to Stage Day: As we celebrate creativity and and or positive school environment, students are encouraged to participate and enjoy the day in line with our event guidelines, which you can find on the flyer below.

• Friday, October 31: Awaken the Wonder with Hernandez. Join me in this virtual space to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. This is an open invitation for our families and community to join in discussion, ask questions, and help us continue to nurture the wonder that defines MHSHS.

Join the Meeting Now
Meeting ID: 230 431 303 650 2
Passcode: AH9nu3na

Thank you for being an essential part of the MHSHS family. Let’s keep inspiring one another and continue to Awaken the Wonder in every student, every day.

Yours in Service,
Dr. Hernandez

What an incredible turnout for our Hispanic Heritage Festival! From lively dancing and fun games like musical chairs and pin the tail on the donkey to an unforgettable piñata bash led by our very own community hero and parent, Dr. Tarece Johnson-Morgan, the celebration was filled with joy, pride, and unity.

A huge thank you to our HoPe Club for organizing such a vibrant event, our Peer Leaders for selling delicious fruit cups, the Art Honor Society for their amazing face painting, and all the wonderful vendors who came out to support.

It was a day bursting with culture, color, laughter, and community spirit — we truly had a blast! 💃🎶🎨🍉💙

What an amazing night at our Fall Chorus Concert! Our talented student performers filled the auditorium with beautiful harmonies and heartfelt performances that perfectly captured the spirit of the season. From classic favorites to lively fall melodies, every piece reflected their dedication and love for music.

A huge thank you to our incredible Chorus Director, Ms. Schroeder, for her leadership, creativity, and passion in guiding our students to shine on stage. It was a wonderful evening of music, pride, and MHSHS spirit! 💙🎵👏

We’re thrilled to celebrate Alejandra and Rixely for being honored at Friday’s TODOS Award Ceremony! Both students received a color TI-84 calculator, a certificate, and a goody bag in recognition of their excellence and commitment to mathematics.

Alejandra is pictured with TODOS President Marian Dingle and a Texas Instruments representative, while Rixely proudly celebrated with her parents.

A special thank you to Mrs. Price for supporting and uplifting these incredible scholars and representing McClure at the conference. We’re so proud of our students for shining bright and showing that mathematics is for everyone! 💙📐👏

Pulse Seniors,

Senior Ads are 20% off until November 30th! Got to YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter school code 26659 to order a Senior Ad. Use discount code MCCLURE20FALL.

Any students with questions should see Mr. Smith in C113. Go Pulse!

• ✨ Awaken the Wonder with Hernandez

Beginning Friday, October 31, and continuing on the last Friday of each month at noon, I’ll be hosting Awaken the Wonder with Hernandez, a virtual space to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. This is an open invitation for our families and community to join in discussion, ask questions, and help us continue to nurture the wonder that defines MHSHS.

Join the Meeting Now

Meeting ID: 230 431 303 650 2
Passcode: AH9nu3na

• On 10/31, students and staff can dress up for Page to Stage Day!

Participation is optional.

Let’s celebrate with spirit, creativity, and fun! 🎃✨

• When: Saturday, October 25 (2025)

• What: 5K benefiting the GCPS Book Mobile

• Perks: Runners 18 and under get a free book

• School Challenge: The school with the most participants wins a Book Mobile visit

• Register: bookmobile5k.com (QR code available on the flyer)

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.

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

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.

Starting next week, Chick-fil-A will be selling 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.

💌 Pulse Posts – Sent every Friday via ParentSquare with updates, reminders & celebrations

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• @mhshs.9thgrade
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• @mcclurehealthsciencehigh
• School-wide News & Events

📆 Check the School Calendar:

• 🔗Linked Here

Stay informed about important dates, breaks, and events

🗣️ Talk to Your Student:
Ask about what they're learning and how they're adjusting

📖 Family Engagement Tips

Check out these tips on how to engage with your student at home: 2025 eTips

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

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