The Pulse Post Mar 23rd-Mar 27th
Vol. 5, Issue 30 | 3/23- 3/27
Hello Pulse Families,
I hope you and your loved ones are doing well! With just two weeks until Spring Break, we are entering the final stretch before our last break of the year. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to help our students finish strong.
💡 Highlights:
💻Student Effort! Congratulations to our students on their hard work and preparation as they completed the Gwinnett Writes and SAT exams this week.
- 🏆 Local School Council (LSC) Recognition: We hosted the last meeting of this year recently and we would like to thank our members for their continued support this year. A special thank you to Ms. Vonetta Bramwell, our Chairperson, who was recognized with a plaque for her exceptional leadership and dedication over the past four years. Her service has made a lasting impact on our school community. We will be sending an invitation for parents who would like to join our LSC at the beginning of next school year.
- 🥇 Inspection Success! Congratulations to our School Nutrition Program (SNP) and Custodial teams for earning a 100% and 99.6% on their recent inspections! We are so proud of their dedication, consistency, and excellence!
✅ Reminders:
- 🚨Safety: Please remind your child that all students and visitors must enter the building through the front entrance to be screened by our weapons detection system. Students who open side doors for others will receive consequences.
- ⏰Student Drop Off and Pick Up: We are noticing an increase in unsafe behaviors during car rider drop-off and pick-up. We understand that families are busy, and we appreciate your help in ensuring these processes remain safe and efficient for everyone.
- To ensure students are in class by 7:00 AM, please arrive a few minutes early. Carpool moves fastest between 6:20–6:45 AM.
- Do not stop on Club Drive or Steve Reynolds Blvd. to drop off or pick up students.
- Do not stop in the car rider lane outside of designated procedures. Drop off/Pick Up is on the sidewalk
- Follow Carpool Drop-Off and Pick-Up Guidelines (Click HERE to review).
- 🎓 Senior Parents: With six (6) weeks remaining before final exams, please make sure you are monitoring your student grades, so they are in good standing for Graduation on May 20, 2026. Consistent monitoring through ParentVUE is essential for providing timely support. Email our Parent Liaison, Rebeca Arbona at rebeca.arbona@gcpsk12.org if you need assistance.
- 📓 High School Final Exam Pilot: Continue encouraging students to attend school daily to qualify for this opportunity! Students in grades 9–11 who meet the criteria may be eligible to exempt final exams in their courses.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Course Grades: 90 or higher weighted average in a course
- Academic Integrity: No cheating or plagiarism infractions
- Attendance: 7 days excused and unexcused per period, per semester, excluding ACT
- 👕 Dress Code Reminder: As the weather gets warmer, please review the school dress code expectations with your student to ensure all attire remains appropriate for the school environment.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students and school community.
Yours in service,
Dr. Hernandez
Principal
🔹 Rising 9th Grade & Extracurricular Night a Huge Success 🎉
We had an incredible turnout for our Rising 9th Grade / Extracurricular Night! A huge thank you to all of our club sponsors and student leaders who showed up to represent their organizations and create an exciting, welcoming experience for our incoming 9th graders. Your energy, pride, and commitment truly helped set the tone and get our future students excited to join the Pulse!
🔹 Celebrating Leadership: Ms. Vonetta Bramwell 🌟
🔹 Chorus Shines at LGPE 🎶
We are proud to celebrate our MHSHS Chorus students and Ms. Schroeder for their outstanding performance at LGPE! Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence were on full display, representing the Pulse with pride. Thank you for continuing to elevate the arts and showcase the incredible talent within our school community!
🔹 Band & Orchestra Earn Superior Ratings at LGPE 🎶
Congratulations to our MHSHS Band and Orchestra students, along with Ms. Groves and Mr. Barnes, for earning all Superior ratings at LGPE! This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication, discipline, and talent of our students and staff. We are incredibly proud of how they represented the Pulse with excellence and professionalism!
🔹 HoPe in Action: Digital Literacy for Our Community 💻✨
Our HoPe officers and members put their learning into action by supporting our custodial team with digital literacy skills during our recent Digital Learning Day. From navigating email tools to building confidence with technology, our students demonstrated true leadership and service. We are incredibly proud of the meaningful impact they are making—this is the Pulse in action!
🔹 Student Artwork Selected for High Museum Exhibition 🎨
Congratulations to Thanh Do and Naomi Cruz for having their artwork selected to represent McClure at the 27th Annual GAEA High School Art Exhibition at the High Museum of Art! Their work will be on display from March 31–April 26 in the Greene Family Education Center. We are incredibly proud of their talent and for representing the Pulse at such a prestigious level.
Staff are encouraged to visit—be sure to let the ticketing counter know you are there to view our students’ artwork for free admission!
🔹 Student Artwork Featured at Dogwood Arts Festival 🎨
Congratulations to Isabella Zavala for having her piece, “Can You Hear the Music,” accepted into the highly competitive Atlanta High School Art Exhibition at the Dogwood Arts Festival in Piedmont Park! This is an incredible accomplishment, and we are so proud of her for representing the Pulse through her artistic talent and creativity.
9th Grade Student of the Month
Jayden Azu,
nominated by Mrs. Baker
10th Grade Student of the Month
Sara Cardona Chantaca
nominated by Ms. Ray
11th Grade Student of the Month
Imane Timite
nominated by Laura Berry
12th Grade Student of the Month
Aleena Coleman
nominated by Mr. Marinelli
Teacher of the Month
Ms. Holden
nominated by Mrs. Ray
Staff Member of the Month
Maricy Fernandes
nominated by Mrs. Berry
