Manvel HS eNews

Thank you to the clubs and organizations that showered our counselors with love for National School Counseling Week. Thank you to Alfredia Foster (Lead Counselor), Sherman Parker (Alpha A- CI), Nicole Boston (Alpha Gi- Kh), Carlene Leal (Alpha Os- Se), Katrena Brantley (Alpha Cl-Ge), Leslie Forte' (Alpha Ki- Or), Andriel Brice (Alpha Sh-Z), Rebecca Root (Advanced Academics), Sandra Gonzales (Counselor Clerk) and Dianne Thompson (ACC Advisor).

Congratulations to our 17 Student Athletes who signed their National Letter of Intent to play sports at the Collegiate level.

McKinley Smith – Cheer – Xavier University

Akyla Fields – Basketball – Ranger College

Peighton Hardy – Soccer – University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

Jaylie Miller – Softball – Grayson College

Mariah Lantz – Softball – West Virginia Wesleyan College

Keagan St. Junious – Volleyball – Texas Southern University

Kenedy Massie – Volleyball – Prairie View A&M University

Byron Carter – Football – Sul Ross

Keian Cross – Football – Texas A&M Kingsville

Nolynn Haygood – Football – Nelson University

Josiah Johnson – Football – East Texas Baptist University

Anthony Morgan – Football – West Texas A&M

Brian Robinson – Football – Harding University

Bruce Robinson III – Football – East Central University

Jaylon Simmons – Football – East Texas Baptist University

Jaxon Timon – Football – Texas A&M Kingsville

Michael Austin – Football – Texas Wesleyan University

Congratulations!!! I am excited to share the outstanding achievements of Manvel High School’s Technology Student Association (TSA) at the Regional Contest held this past week at Shadow Creek. With over 350 students participating, our TSA members showcased their talent, dedication, and innovation, achieving remarkable success.

We are proud to announce that the following Manvel TSA members have earned top placements and will advance to the State Competition in Fort Worth, Texas, from April 3-5, 2025:

• Tamerany Curry – 1st Place, Photographic Technology
• Oladimeji Akingbade, Joseph Barrera, Dylan Claiborne, Kayleon Hyder, Kalea Long, Elizabeth Oketumbi – 3rd Place, Video Game Design
• Yaseen Aziz, Brayden Burell, Aon Khan – 3rd Place, Engineering Design
• Eliana Adrianne Alimuete, Bre’auna Carter, Nyomi Howe, Lauren Thurman – 4th Place, Biotechnology Design
• Eliana Adrianne Alimuete, Bre’auna Carter, Nyomi Howe, Lauren Thurman, Hailey Crume – 1st Place, Board Game Design
• Tamerany Curry – 2nd Place, Audio Podcasting
• Bre’auna Carter – 2nd Place, Extemporaneous Speech
• Nyomi Howe, Lauren Thurman – 1st Place, Animatronics
• Yaseen Aziz, Brayden Burell - 1st Place, Technology Problem Solving
  
• Valyn Reid - 1st Place, Safety Poster

This incredible accomplishment reflects the hard work and commitment of our students, as well as the support from our dedicated educators, mentors, and sponsors. We look forward to representing Manvel High School at the State Competition and continuing this tradition of excellence.

Congratulations to Weslie Caton for placing top 9 out of 17 in the Regional Dive Competition yesterday. While she did not qualify for the State Meet, we are so proud of her development this season. Way to go Wes!

Good luck to the Men's and Women's Swim Teams! They compete at the Regional Meet Friday, 2/7 and Saturday, 2/8.

Swim Fast Swimmers!

Hoka Hey!

Boys Powerlifting once again got First place in the Hitchcock meet!!

Larry Brooks was MVP for the heavy weights and we took home 5 First place, 3 Second place, and 1 third place.

Notable achievements:

Larry Brooks – Squat 725, Bench 410, Deadlift 630 for a 1765 total breaking the all-time Manvel squat record

Our other First place finishers:

Ignacio Gomez – 1st in 165

Champ Robinson – 1st in 181

Chiduwem Nwakamma – 1st in 220

Larry Brooks – 1st in 275

Jaxon Timon – 1st in 308

2025 Seniors, Parents and Guardians,

Cap & Gown portraits and exclusive products are now available to view and purchase through CADY! Celebrate this achievement with new offerings like tassel frames, yard signs, mugs, and more.

Deadline to order your items to receive them by Graduation is Thursday, April 3rd.

Click the link below to view & order now! cady.com/capgown25

Mavs! Our Sports Medicine program is now taking applications for new student athletic trainers. We are looking for hard working and committed students who want to be the team behind the team. Student trainers help with games, injury evaluation, rehabs, and treatment of our athletes.

The sports medicine program will start accepting applications for new student trainers starting on February 3rd.-28th

Juniors and Seniors can began purchasing prom tickets on Monday January 13th and Wednesday January 15th. Tickets can be purchased for $75 in the cafeteria during all three lunches. Tickets can only be purchased via MySchoolBucks. NO CASH will be accepted.

Students must meet the criteria below to purchase a prom ticket.

Prom is April 26th at Moddy Gardens in Galveston, TX.

All students received a copy of the Senior Graduation Catalogs at the presentation on Thursday, October 3, 2024. If you need another catalog, stop by the front office.

A cap and gown package can be ordered by clicking the link below.

If you are wanting to only order the cap and gown and not a package, click the link below and scroll all the way down to Grad Essentials.

On behalf of the HHAE (Houston Hispanic Architects & Engineers) Scholarship Committee,

I would like to invite your Manvel High School Hispanic Seniors pursuing careers in Engineering, Architecture or Surveying to apply for the 2025 HHAE Scholarship. Please find the attached Scholarship Application for additional details. Students may mail the application or apply online at https://hhae.org/scholarships/.

• Applications are due March 28, 2025.
• Scholarships will be awarded June 2025.

My name is Alli Comings, and I am a Senior Community Engagement Specialist at SOLV Energy.

SOLV Energy is a solar contractor and services provider for the utility sector. We build large-scale solar facilities, like the Second Division Solar Farm in Brazoria County, that generate enough energy to power upward of 20,000 homes per year with clean electricity.

At SOLV Energy our mission is to make a positive difference in the communities we work and live in through projects that generate good energy for people and the planet. Beyond the projects we build, we often partner with schools and organizations near our jobsites to invest in STEAM education.

I wanted to pass along a scholarship opportunity to share with Manvel High School High School seniors. SOLV Energy is proud to announce the third annual launch of The PowerUp! Renewable Energy scholarship, awarding six students in the U.S. $1,500 each who demonstrate how they will use their future education to pursue a career related to clean energy.

More information, instructions and eligibility details are available at https://www.solvenergy.com/power-up-scholarship.

I wanted to remind you about the Zeta Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. scholarship opportunity for deserving male students graduating in Spring 2025. The application deadline is quickly approaching on March 1, 2025, and we want to ensure that no eligible student misses this opportunity.

As part of our mission to support underrepresented communities, we are specifically seeking to assist African American and other ethnic minority male students in achieving their academic goals. We believe this scholarship can make a significant difference for students striving for excellence.

Please help us spread the word and encourage students who meet these criteria to apply. The application link is included below:

Scholarship Application Link

Thank you for your continued support in helping us make an impact in our community. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,
Jordan Walzer
Director of Education
Zeta Tau Lambda Chapter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Hello from Space Center Houston!

We are inviting your students to apply to the teen volunteer program at Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center. Each summer, we welcome a group of teen volunteers behind the scenes to engage directly with the artifacts, stories, and people of the space program. We are seeking enthusiastic youth with a passion for space exploration for summer 2025.

We hope that you share information about our program with your students and any faculty members that might be able to identify potential volunteers. Students must be 13-17 years of age by May 27, 2025, and commit to volunteering for 3 full weeks between May 27 and August 8. Weeks do not have to be consecutive.

Program Highlights:

• Personal and Professional Development: In-depth training, instruction, and guidance to ensure success in facilitating hands-on activities and giving short talks. Work with educators to inspire explorer campers. Develop skills that will pay off throughout their scholastic and professional careers.

• Stellar Benefits: Complimentary access to Space Center Houston when not volunteering, discounts on events, unique experiences, and much more!

• Valuable Volunteer Hours: Opportunity to earn over 100 hours certified for the President's Volunteer Service Award.

• Unique Experiences: Meet interesting people from international guests to key members of our historic space program.

• Lasting Memories: Opportunities to collaborate with their peers and crew, test new ideas, and receive awards and recognition at special volunteer events.

Enclosed is a flyer that can be shared or posted anywhere that might reach interested candidates. For more information on our volunteer programs, and to apply, please visit our website: Volunteer at Space Center Houston

1) How to get a Permit

a) The Student must be clear of fines/fees/parking tickets or Special Circumstances present.

b) Fill out the Student Vehicle Registration form

2) What Information is Required

a) Driver’s License

b) Copy of insurance for the vehicle being driven with the student listed as a driver on the policy.

c) Completed form. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

d) License plate or temporary plate number of the vehicle.

e) Signed and dated drug testing consent form.

f) Fee: $25.00

It is important for student to arrive to school on time. Students not in class by 7:20 AM will be sent to a tardy kiosk and marked late. Students are late if they are not in class before the bell rings each period.

Students are let into the building at 6:50 AM and students are dismissed to 1st period at 7:12 AM.

Students need to be in dress code everyday. Here are a few reminders:

1. Hair must be a natural color
2. Tights may ONLY be worn UNDERNEATH school appropriate shorts, skirts, pants, or dresses
3. Tights with a T-shirt is not acceptable.
4. Dresses, shorts, skirts and shorts should not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee
5. Tennis skirts are NOT in dress code
6. Holes/Frays in the shorts, skirts, pants and jeans can be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
7. Crop Tops and Tied up T-shirts are against the Dress Code. Students mid sections should be covered at all times
8. Hats, hoods or any other type of head covering should not be worn in the building
9. Sandals must have a back strap, slides are not in the student dress code

On January 14, 2025, the Alvin ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar.

Important Dates for Students:

• Transition students (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade) will return to school on Monday, August 11, with all other students starting on Tuesday, August 12.

Key Features of the Calendar:

• A Fall Break October 13 - 17, aligning with the Brazoria County Fair

• Spring Break occurring the 2nd week in March (March 9-13)

• The school year concluding before Memorial Day weekend

Graduation dates for each high school are as follows:

• Iowa Colony High School – May 19, 2026 at Freedom Field

• RISE Academy – May 20, 2026 at Alvin HS PAC

• Manvel High School – May 20, 2026 at Freedom Field

• Alvin High School – May 21, 2026 at Freedom Field

• Shadow Creek High School – May 22, 2026 at Freedom Field