Manvel HS eNews

Good Afternoon Mav Nation,

We have made it to a new month. This is the last week of the 3rd 9 weeks. Please make sure to review your students grades in Skyward. The 3rd 9 weeks report card will also be a UIL Grade check. Students passing all their classes on the report card will be eligible the entire 4th 9 weeks.

As many of you have heard, MHS piloted a 2 lunch system this week. I'm sure you have heard some complaints from your students due to the change but I have always shared that the safety and security of your students is my number 1 priority.

We piloted this change for 3 reasons

• Student Management concerns (Truancy and vaping in restrooms)
• Proper monitoring of the building
• Loss Instruction Time (5 - 10 mins loss daily in 5th period)

We will continue with the 2 lunch system. A few myths I want to address:

• There are plenty of places to sit and additional seats were added before the change was made
• The lunch lines are NOT long. They are actually shorter as the cafeteria staff were able to open more lines as they now have 20 minutes to prepare between lunches
• Students have a longer lunch as we added 5 additional minutes to each lunch

As always, I thank you for your continued partnership and trust as we work together to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for your students.

Hoka Hey,

Jamie Baldwin, Principal

Congratulations to Kennedy Myers and Katelynn Binns on their Third place finishes at Raw Regional Powerlifting. Also congratulations to Katelynn for being named the best lightweight squatter.

This week Manvel Varsity tennis players Matias Gomez Zorilla placed 1st in Boys singles, Bennett Garrison placed 2nd in Boys singles and Brody Lee and Jaydon Lee placed 4th in Boys Doubles.

On the Freshmen team, Jesse Goran placed 2nd in Boys Singles and Sage Allen placed 3rd in Girls singles!

On Wednesday, February 26th, our top teacher and student turtle sellers had their victory luncheon. The lunch was catered by JB Hensler College and Career Academy Culinary Students.

Teacher Winners

Brandi Monell - 300 Turtles sold

Jane Early - 291 Turtles sold

Tamica Baldwin - 136 Turtles sold

Bree Clark - 100 Turtles sold

Sarah Hirsch - 50 Turtles sold

Student Winners

Angela Allison - 160 Turtles sold

Christian Hamilton - 51 Turtles sold

Akiela Williams - 35 Turtles sold

KayDee Howard - 30 Turtles sold

Peyton Miller- 30 Turtles sold

Elise Headley- 30 Turtles sold

Hayden Headley - 30 Turtles sold

Bruce Lee- 30 Turtles sold

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

Attention, Seniors! Be sure to purchase your senior ad before March 13th for inclusion in the yearbook. Please see Ms. Lucas in C136 for more information on how to create an ad and purchase a book. Remember, pictures on Instagram last but a second, but a yearbook lasts a lifetime!

Have you purchased your yearbook yet?

Here are the Stats:

Seniors: 53

Juniors: 21

Sophomores: 18

Freshmen: 25

You have 31 days to get your yearbook.

We’re excited to announce the Physics & Engineering Festival on Saturday, April 5, 2025! We are hoping to see you and your students at the Festival for some FREE in-person, hands-on science FUN at the Mitchell Physics complex at Texas A&M University! Please also share this information with your colleagues, families, and friends.

The 2025 Physics & Engineering Festival will feature

• The Science Circus: Rhys Thomas blends science, comedy, and circus arts with stunts from bowling ball juggling to six-foot tall unicycling,
• Michael E. Fossum ’80: NASA astronaut and Vice President of Texas A&M University,
• Katherine Freese: astrophysicist and member of National Academy of Sciences,
  
• Adam Smith: Chief Scientific Officer of the Nobel Foundation’s outreach team, and
  
• 200+ exciting hands-on demonstrations!

If you have any questions, the festival website, https://physicsfestival.tamu.edu

, has

• the schedule,
• information about parking for passenger vehicles and school buses,
• photos and videos from previous festivals, and
• a link for downloading the 2025 festival poster for your classrooms.

You can also find us on social media!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAMUPhysAstr
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TAMUPhysicsAstronomy
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamuphysastr/

• X: https://x.com/TAMUPhysAstr

We look forward to seeing you and your students at the Festival!

The Outreach Team

Department of Physics and Astronomy|Texas A&M University

https://physicsfestival.tamu.edu/

Save the date!

Physics and Engineering Festival

Saturday, April 5, 2025

We’re reaching out to invite students from Manvel High School to participate in the Pearland Youth Business & Career Expo 2025, happening on March 29th at the Hilton Ballroom. This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their innovations, gain business experience, and volunteer for a community-driven initiative.

Ways Students Can Get Involved:

Innovation Showcase: Students (ages 12-18) can present their business ideas in a Shark Tank-style competition, receiving feedback from industry professionals and competing for awards.

Volunteer Opportunities: Students can earn volunteer hours by assisting with event logistics, helping participants, and engaging with the community.

For more information and to register for the Innovation Showcase, please visit our website:

https://www.gbpearland.org/pearland-youth-business-and-career-expo-2025.html

Event Details:

Date: March 29th

Location: Hilton Ballroom, Pearland, TX

[12101 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584]

Sessions:

• Kidpreneurs (12 & under): 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

• Futurepreneurs (13-18): 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

I’m reaching out to share an incredible opportunity for your high school students to participate in the Texas Youth Institute (TYI) at Texas A&M University on April 25, 2025.

This event is a life-changing experience for students passionate about global issues, STEM, agriculture, leadership, and policymaking. Through TYI, students will:

Engage with leading experts on critical global challenges
Conduct research on a pressing global food security issue
Propose solutions and present their ideas in a professional setting
Develop leadership skills and connect with like-minded peers
Qualify for international internships and fellowships

I would love for you to encourage your students to apply, especially those who enjoy research, problem-solving, and making a difference in the world.

How Students Can Participate:

Find a mentor (teacher, advisor, coach, or parent) to guide them.
Choose a global food security issue and write a paper following TYI guidelines.
Register and submit their paper by April 4, 2025: worldfoodprize.org/texas
Attend the Texas Youth Institute at Texas A&M on April 25, 2025.

This program is a fantastic way for students to gain real-world experience, network with professionals, and set themselves apart for college and beyond.

Juniors and Seniors can purchase prom tickets every Monday and Wednesday. 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.

The last day to buy a Prom Ticket Wednesday, April 9th.

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