The Pulse Post 8/12-8/16
Vol. 4, Issue 1 | Aug 12th-August 16th
A Fantastic Start to the School Year! 🎉
We’ve kicked off this school year with a bang!
Our amazing team of faculty and staff have done a stellar job welcoming students and diving right into teaching and learning. From day one, it was clear that rigorous, engaging, and community-building activities were the focus across the building.
It’s been inspiring to see such enthusiasm and dedication in every classroom. Students are not just learning; they’re thriving in a supportive, dynamic environment.
Let’s keep this momentum going! Together, we’re setting the stage for an incredible year of growth, discovery, and success.
Keep up the fantastic work, everyone!
Congratulations to Tithi Sutradhar! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Tithi Sutradhar has won FIRST PRIZE in the 2024 Suicide Prevention Contest, sponsored by GUIDE Inc. (Gwinnett United in Drug Education Inc.)! 🏆✨
Tithi's outstanding work will be showcased on multiple billboards across Gwinnett County this September and featured on GUIDE's social media. 🌟📢 This recognition is a testament to her creativity and commitment to such an important cause.
Let’s all join in celebrating Tithi’s incredible achievement and the positive impact she is making in our community. Way to go, Tithi! 🎨👏
Monday
Hard Lockdown Drill
9:15 – 10:15am
Monday, Aug 12, 2024, 09:15 AM
Tuesday
All Club Sponsors and Presidents Meeting in Theatre
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024, 02:00 PM
Wednesday
Thursday
9th grade MAP Testing
Thursday, Aug 15, 2024, 07:00 AM
Friday
9th grade MAP testing
ALL 9th Graders
Friday, Aug 16, 2024, 07:00 AM
These QR codes will take students to their specific counselor's appointment request form.
Morning Car Rider Drop off
- Students can be dropped off in the back of the building, entrance at Steve Reynolds Blud starting at 6:30 am.
- No student should be dropped off before 6:30 am due to safety and security reasons.
- Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map and begin to drop off at the red line where the sidewalks begin by the intramural field and building.
- Please exit your car as soon as you see the sidewalk in the back of the building.
- Do not wait to get to the back door as this backs up traffic.
- Please do not drop off in the middle of the parking lot as this is not safe for students or drivers.
- Please do not move the cones as they are placed in the locations for the safety of all staff and students.
- Follow the green line on the map to exit out onto Steve Reynolds Blud.
Afternoon Car Rider Pick up
- Afternoon pick-up begins at 1:52 pm.
- Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map.
- The blue line is where afternoon pick-up will take place which is on the side of the building.
- Students must be picked up no later than 2:00 pm unless they are staying with a club or teacher for help sessions.
- The latest time to pick up a student from a club or help session is 2:50 pm.
Student Drivers
- Student drivers will enter from Steve Reynolds Blud.
- Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map
- Please pull forward into your parking spot. Do not back in as it causes traffic to back up.
- Student drivers will exit out of Steve Reynolds Blud in the afternoon.
- Follow the green exit line on the map.
Health Benefits of Physical Activity for the Family
Corners Outreach
Important MHSHS Information
MHSHS Instagram
MHSHS Website
My Payments Plus
Scan the QR codes below or click the links to stay connected to MHSHS and stay up to date on important information.
Links to Forms Above
MHSHS Foundation
Thank you for supporting us through our Foundation! Please ensure that you are choosing McClure Health Science High School when donating. See the picture below for details!
FAFSA Information
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the gateway to getting federal student loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study for school, but there can be so much confusion around it.
The FAFSA® used to be a super long application that took a lot of time and effort—that’s now a thing of the past. The FAFSA® for the 2024-2025 academic year is the new and improved version. Check out the link below to see all the changes!
Tips on how to avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes
Every year, families postpone filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Some skip it entirely because they think it’s a waste of time, the application is too long, or it's only a fast track to federal student loans. However, the FAFSA® package can also include college scholarships, work-study, and grants. Not filling it out—the most costly FAFSA® mistake—can result in losing money that could have helped you pay for college. Don’t be that student, and make sure you avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes by checking out the article link below!
GCPS ParentSquare Resources
GCPS has transitioned from SchoolMessenger to ParentSquare for two-way communication between schools and families, and we encourage all families to download the app and create an account. With its user-friendly interface, ParentSquare offers seamless two-way communication through text, newsletters, posts, emergency alerts, and direct messaging. One of our favorite features is the integrated translation feature, which enables automatic translations for multilingual families.