Red Hawk Update

Last Wednesday freshmen re-connected with the LINK leaders that they'd met on the first day of school. Also last week, EPSA and MCA students had the chance to hear from a wide range of professional people during career panel sessions.

As was covered in the School Counseling Notes sent out recently, the first marking period ended Friday and Quarter 2 starts tomorrow. Schedules will be handed out period 1 plus lists by Period 1 class will be posted in the freshmen center, senior lot, and main office

Also of note: parent conferences are on the first two Wednesdays (meaning they start this week!) in November.

For details and lots more including information about:

• AP Registration and payments
• Attendance updates and communications
• College applications

.. and much more click here.

On Friday, students took advantage of Application Fee Waiver Drop-in Sessions.

On Thursday, the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) released district data as part of the Next Generation Accountability System, which revealed exciting news for Manchester Public Schools. Specifically, Indicator 6, Postsecondary Readiness, reflects the hard work of students and staff as well as the district's deep commitment to providing a wide array of college credit-bearing classes that inspire the interests of students across content areas at Manchester High School.

Manchester High School now exceeds the state average on the Postsecondary Readiness Indicator, which measures the percentage of juniors and seniors meeting the college-and-career-readiness benchmark by earning three or more dual enrollment credits through passing Advanced Placement exams or college credit-bearing courses or meeting the state benchmark on the SAT during their high school career. You can read more here.

In case you missed it, 'The Pulse' recently interviewed Dr. Fennimore about her transition into her new role as the Interim Principal of MHS. Click above to check it out.

Ms. Caitlin Murphy will be taking over as the Interim Assistant Principal for the STEM Academy beginning Nov. 17. Mr. Sal Escobales, who has been an integral part of this team for the past four years, is leaving the district for a new job. He will be dearly missed. We appreciate his years of dedication, presence, STEM intellect and rapport he developed with many students, families, and staff members. Thank you for your service to our Redhawk Community, Mr. Escobales.

Jayden Strickland, a junior at MHS and a former Bowers, Bennet, and Illing student, is currently battling Stage 4 cancer and there will be a pasta dinner at the Manchester Elks Lodge on Sunday, November 9th, from 4:00 to 7:00, to raise money and support. increasing medical bills that they are facing. Details are here and also -- MHS will be selling bracelets ($1 for students and $5 for staff) with all proceeds going towards supporting Jayden.

The Best Buddies' first fundraiser for the year started November 1. We were selected to be a recipient of the Stop & Shop Community Bags program. If you purchase a reusable bag from the Stop & Shop in Manchester, $1 will be donated to our chapter of Best Buddies. All funds raised will go to support our monthly activities and future field trips.

To see this flier in Spanish, please click here.

Yearbook portrait makeups scheduled for tomorrow (November 3), for students and staff who missed out in September, or weren’t happy with their portraits. If anyone has questions about retakes please contact Mr. Jones at b11rjone@mpspride.org.

Creative costumes!

Secretaries dressed as Care Bears ... because they care:)