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SENIORS ORDER CAP AND GOWNS NOW!
Class of 2024 Graduation is just around the corner! If you haven't ordered your cap and gown visit Jostens.com https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1428613/Mission-Hills-High-School/ to order. If you need assistance please contact Mark Boyer at mark.boyer@jostens.com.
SENIORS - GRADUATION REGALIA INFORMATION
Attention Seniors! Graduation is just around the corner. If you have not purchased your caps and gowns visit Jostens.com. If you are eligible to wear approved Graduation Regalia, you can purchase your items online NOW by visiting our new district webstore https://smusd.graystep.com/
All orders must be placed online by March 22nd. Click here to view the approved list of items that can be worn at graduation and their prices.
If you have any questions about creating your webstore account email our ASB Director, Mrs. O’Neil, at jocelyn.oneil@smsud.org. If you have any questions regarding approved graduation regalia email our Program Coordinator, Mr. Hackbarth, at eddie.hackbarth@smusd.org.
HOW TO CREATE A WEBSTORE ACCOUNT
SMUSD has a new webstore for online purchases. All Mission Hills students and families will need to create an account to purchase items online. Students are able to create their own account with their SMUSD email. If families have multiple students at different schools within SMUSD or even multiple Grizzlies, you can now create one account for all the students in your family! Refer to the how to guides below to create your accounts.
If you have any questions about creating your webstore account email our ASB Director, Mrs. O’Neil, at jocelyn.oneil@smsud.org.
LAST CHANCE: GRAD NITE TICKET SALES END 3/1
C/O 2024 MHHS Seniors
Grad Nite tickets are on sale now through March 1. Tickets are $254 which includes your Disneyland park hopper ticket, Grad Nite entrance ticket and transportation to and from Disneyland. Grad Nite this year is June 7. It's a great way to end your high school experience surrounded by all your friends at the happiest place on earth. Spend the afternoon park hopping between Disneyland and California Adventure then spend the evening in California Adventure exclusively for seniors where the park transforms into an immersive celebration just for you.
Go to the MHHS PTO site for the link to register and purchase your ticket. Contact MHHSGradNite2024@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Remember the last day to purchase is this Friday, March 1.
DISNEY GRAD NITE C/O 2024
Tickets for Disney Grad Nite 2024 are now on sale! Please Review fully, Register, and Complete all required documentation and payment by following this link: https://www.mhhspto.com/about-5
If you'd like to donate and Sponsor a Grizzly, follow this link: https://square.link/u/e1shEMYC
If you have questions, contact Jennifer G. @ mhhsgradnite2024@gmail.com
When: June 7 @ 8:00AM - June 8 @ 4:00AM
Where: Disneyland
Cost: $254 (includes park hopper, Disney Grad Nite experience, and bus to/from Disneyland). Online payment via credit card is the only form of payment accepted.
Tickets go on sale January 8 - March 1, 2024.
Individual friend requests for the bus ride to/from Disneyland are not being set up this year, however you have an option to select your bus during the registration process only so make arrangements with your friends to sign up at the same time and select the same bus. We will try to accommodate requests, but there are no guarantees as buses fill we will need to move people as needed.
2024-25 Course Selection for current 9th graders
Hello Class of 2027 and Parents/Guardians, School Counselors will begin meeting with 10th graders through their English classes on February 26 . Students will have the opportunity to talk to teachers, parents, coaches, etc and then school counselors will return to English classes to meet with each student one-on-one to finalize their course selection. Please know that changes can still be made after we meet with them. To request a change, students just need to email their school counselor.
All course selection information can be found on our Course Selection Website.
UC FOR EVERYONE
UC for Everyone is a free virtual event hosted annually in the spring for California students and families who are interested in learning more about UC admission and our campuses. This event is intended for students who will be applying to UC in future years, and would like more information on their campus options.
UC for Everyone will be hosted virtually on February 29, 2024, 6 pm - 7:30 pm. Register here: https://ucop.swoogo.com/ucforeveryone24
'COLLEGE IS FOR ME' CONFERENCE AT CSUSM
The Early Assessment Program (EAP) at CSU San Marcos is happy to announce that they will host their annual, "College Is For Me" Conference on our campus. This conference is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9 am to 1 pm.
The conference is for middle/high school students and their families. The conference will be held in the USU Ballroom and three breakout sessions will be in nearby classrooms. They will have various breakout sessions. This free conference is an opportunity for students and families who have never considered college to learn how higher education can create a pathway to social mobility. Attached is the flyer for the event, both in English and Spanish. You will also find the agenda attached.
Guests are highly encouraged to register so they have a headcount for breakfast, lunch, and t-shirts. This is a first come, first serve event and space is limited. You can register for the event by visiting: https://collegeisforme2024.bpt.me/.
FIFTH ANNUAL HWY 78 MATH FIELDS DAY COMPETITION
We are inviting everyone to the Fifth annual HWY 78 math fields day competition, EVERYONE from college algebra/Pre-calculus and above can participate, no matter if you are a High School, Community College or in your first two years at a University student. CSUSM, Palomar and MiraCosta colleges invite you to join us on Saturday March 2th 2024, from 9am-2pm. Below are some key aspects of the event.
Competition is FREE for all students, please register today at hwy78math2024.eventbrite.com/
Early registrations get free Lunch!
- Every student participates as individuals.
- Prizes will be awarded for the top places in each test.
- The event will be held physically at MiraCosta College.
COMPUTER2KIDS EVENT - 3/2/24
The San Diego County Office of Education and Computers2Kids are hosting an event for families to purchase affordable computers on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9 to 12:00 p.m. at Palomar Community College,1951 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido CA 92027(Drive Thru Event).
See attached flyer or on this link for details.
MiraCosta Encuentros Leadership Conference 2024
FAMILIES ARE WELCOME, MEALS ARE INCLUDED
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024 - 9AM - 2PM
MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
1 BARNARD DRIVE, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Registration ends March 1st! Click here for more details!
ORDERS DUE BY 3/24 - LEGACY BRICK FUNDRAISER
The PTO is happy to announce our annual Legacy Brick fundraiser is back. These are a great way to honor your student(s), clubs, sports program, teachers, and staff members!! You can personalize your brick with names, dates, special messages, and Grizzly clip art. See the attached flyer for details, or click on the link: https://polarengraving.com/missionhillspto
ORDERS DUE BY 3/24
GRADUATION YARD SIGNS ON SALE NOW
Celebrate your Grizzlies with a Graduate Senior Yard Sign!
MHHS PTO is excited to partner with Signarama this year to offer our Class of 2024 families an opportunity to order graduation yard signs to celebrate our Seniors! A portion of the proceeds will help support programs such as Sponsor a Grizzly, scholarships, and PTO-sponsored events for the staff and students.
Please take a moment to review ALL the information below BEFORE submitting your order.
- Orders will be open through April 12, 2024.
- Orders will be processed and available for pickup mid-May. An email will be sent to confirm order pick-up details at Mission Hills High School.
- Confirm all information is accurate. (For personalized items, please ensure names are spelled correctly)
- All Sales are Final
- If you would like to order more than one option, please submit a form for each order.
Any questions can be directed to mhhsptocommunications@gmail.com
THANK YOU for supporting Graduating Seniors this year and moving forward!
Link: https://forms.gle/fx5xKbT39D6PZTcF6 (https://forms.gle/fx5xKbT39D6PZTcF6
FROSH+SOPH SPRING FLING DANCE 3/9
Our Spring Fling Dance for Freshman and Sophomores is on March 9th from 7pm - 10pm at Mission Hills! We'll have Chick-Fil-A, Kona Ice, Laser Tag, Arcade Games, a 360 photo booth, and great music. Check out the steps on this flier to make sure you are able to attend.
Tickets on sale until March 7th, before and after school and at lunch in the finance office.
NO tickets will be sold on March 8th!
THE GRIZZLY SHOWCASE 2024 - MARCH 13
Please save the date for our second annual Grizzly Showcase!
March 13th, 2024
All incoming grizzlies and their families are welcome to come check out our academics, sports, clubs, VAPA courses, CTE pathways, PTO, RESPECT project, our Future Center, Dual Enrollment, San Marcos Coalition, the San Marcos Promise, and more! While this event has historically been geared towards incoming grizzlies and their families, ALL GRIZZLIES are invited to attend and celebrate all the wonderful programs, teams, and clubs!
COMIENZA CON UN SUENO // IT BEGINS WITH A DREAM
Free, virtual college outreach event hosted by UC San Diego. Open to all students grades 6-11 and their families. For more information and to register: https://eaop.ucsd.edu/events/Comienza.html
MUD CAVE CLUB SPRING WORKSHOPS
The Mud Cave Club is happy to host two more workshops this spring since our first one in November went so well. One for adults and one for kids!!
2024-25 COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION
School Counselors are meeting with students through their English classes for 2024-25 Course selection. During part 1, school counselors will be reviewing graduation requirements, transcripts, and courses for 2024-25. Students will have the opportunity to talk to teachers, parents, coaches, etc. School counselors will return for part 2 and will meet with each student one-on-one to finalize their course selection.
All course selection information can be found on our Course Selection Webpage.
2024-25 Course selection dates for each grade:
Current 11th grade: January 29-February 6
Current 10th grade: February 12- February 22
Current 9th grade: February 26-March 8
CALIFORNIA HEALTHY KIDS SURVEY COMING SOON
Your child is being asked to be a part of our school’s California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE). This is a very important survey that will help promote better health and well-being among our youth, improve the school learning environment and combat problems such as drug abuse and violence. Your child does not have to take the survey. If you do not want your child to complete the survey, you must notify your school.
Survey Content. The survey gathers information on developmental supports provided to youth; school connectedness and barriers to learning; school safety; health-related concerns such as physical activity and nutritional habits; alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use; risk of depression and suicide; and protected class identifiers such as sexual orientation and gender identity.
You may examine the questionnaire at your district’s website: https://www.smusd.org/families
The results from this survey are compiled into district- and county-level CHKS Reports. To view a copy of your district’s report, go to https://calschls.org/reports-data/search-lea-reports/ (Outside Source) and type in the district name.
It is Voluntary. Students who, with your permission, agree to participate do not have to answer any questions they do not want to answer, and may stop taking the survey at any time.
It is Anonymous. No names are recorded or attached to the survey forms or data. The results will be made available for analysis only under strict confidentiality controls.
Administration. The survey will be administered between February 20 through March 1 in your child's English class.
Our site contact is Jillian Ryan, Assistant Principal. (jillian.ryan@smusd.org)
To OPT OUT, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/Ag1hhr2mdviqL4fu6
VIEW ALL 23-24 GROWLERS
Click here to view all Growlers.
These are posted to the ParentSquare App each week. If you're not receiving them, please check your settings on ParentSquare, and verify that your contact information is accurate in ParentVUE.If you have anything you'd like to see added, please reach out to Jillian Ryan.
COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS
For more information and to register: https://www.calsoapsandiego.org/workshops
MENTAL HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Mental Health Webinar Series for Parents and Caregivers in partnership with Rady Children's Hospital. The first webinar starts on January 24th, and each are from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, followed by an optional 15-minute Q+A session with presenter. Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Spanish Flier: Click here
SERIES TOPICS
Jan. 24: Social Media's Impact on Youth Mental Health
March 13: From Darkness to Light: A Parent’s Guide to Recognizing and Responding to Youth Depression
April 24: Cultivating School-Life Balance to Support Academic Success
May 15: When Anxiety Attacks: How You Can Help
SPRING SEMESTER START SMART CLASSES ADDED
Grizzlies: Please fill out the following form to reserve your seat for the upcoming Start Smart Sessions.
IMPORTANT // SEATING IS LIMITED
Please note that capacity is limited to 180 total individuals per session, and each student must bring a parent/guardian with them. If there are multiple students in a household, please fill out this form again for each additional student.
- Official start time is 6:00 p.m.
- Material is probably not appropriate for students under 12.
CARE SOLACE
24/7/365 Mental Health Care Coordination Service for San Marcos Unified School District Students, Staff, and their Families: https://www.caresolace.com/site/sanmarcos
COUNSELING
>> View MHHS Counseling Linktree of Resources
>> View Counseling website
MHHS LIBRARY
Library Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (M-F)
>> View The Check-in! Library Newsletter for Students
>> Visit Library Page
MHHS ASB
AP/HONORS TUTORING
>> Visit AP/H Website
>> View AP/HONORS TUTORING CALENDAR
ENGLISH
MATH
>> View MATH TUTORING FLIER
SCIENCE
>> View BIO AND CHEM TUTORING FLIER
BRAINFUSE
TUTORING RESOURCES
In addition to asking your teacher for help, attached is some information about AP/Honors Tutoring and Math Tutoring. Also, all California students have access to BrainFuse free through the public library website linked. They offer online tutoring, writing assistance, and more.
