MPHS Students and Families,

This past week we wrapped up our SOL testing and finished our 1st Semester classes. Thank you for ensuring that your student made it to school during this important time. I know it was difficult between the holidays, snow days, a teacher workday, and our SOL testing.

We will start our Quarter 3/Semester 2 classes on Monday, January 27. Please have your student check PowerSchool for their new schedule and classroom assignments. If your student needs assistance in finding their Semester 2 schedule, counselors will be in the Counseling Hallway before school to help. Please note that if your student missed an SOL, or has an expediated re-take, we will continue to offer testing opportunities this coming week.

We will be on a Regular Bell schedule all week - no Cougar Time the week of January 27.

As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Charles Forrest

Principal

Please remember that a student's lunch schedule is based on their 3rd block teacher. Students with 1st lunch will eat lunch first before reporting to their 3rd block class.

All students are required to be in the Commons during their lunch. On days when the library is open for lunch, they may pick up a pass.

• January 27 - Start of Quarter 3/Semester 2
• January 30 - High School Information Night in the HS Commons at 6 pm. Course selection information for all 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade families to prepare for the 2025-2026 school year!
• February 5 & 7 - CTE Fair during all student lunches. Students can check out CTE classes and electives for next year!
• February 6 - FAFSA Workshop in HS Commons; 5:00-7:00 pm
• February 13 & 14 - ASVAB Testing; more details will be provided
• February 13 - Family Market starts at 4 pm in the HS Counseling hallway.
• February 17 - Presidents Day - No School
• February 20 - Pre-Assessment Band Concert; MS Auditorium, 7:00 pm

The month of February celebrates Career and Technical Education! CTE prepares students for the workforce across a wide range of industries and occupations. Through CTE students can learn skills in the classroom and on the job to support their careers. They can also earn industry certifications and licenses that will prepare them for life after high school.

Check our some of our MPHS events this month!

Virginia requires all students to complete an Academic and Career Plan (ACP) each year. The ACP is to be reviewed and signed by a parent/guardian annually. At your earliest convenience, please review your student's plan that was emailed on January 24. Please note that the ACP can be reviewed and updated by the student at any time as they matriculate through their high school career. For additional information, please visit: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/parents-students/for-students/graduation/graduation-requirement-resources/academic-career-plan.

If you have any questions, please contact your student's counselor.

Seniors, make sure you order you cap and gown by placing your order here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1119775/MANASSAS-PARK-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2593407685/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2593407712

Seniors - check out the Counselors' Corner page on Canvas! There you will find information on:

1. "The Senior Checklist"
2. Scholarships
3. Colleges & Universities
4. FAFSA forms
5. Senior Checklist
6. SAT & ACT
7. and much more!

For up to date athletic events check out our website or our athletic calendar: https://www.northwesterndistrictva.org/public/genie/294/school/905/

Spring Sports is quickly approaching! The first day of tryouts will be February 24. All physicals and registrations will be due by Friday, February 21.

Please check our athletic website at https://mpcougarsathletics.com/

Christine Catalfamo, Assistant Activities Director, christine.catalfamo@mpark.net

• School Resource Officer (SRO)
• Manassas Park Police Department
• We are excited that Officer Munoz will be with us again this year. We are grateful for the way he supports our students and school community!
• mailto:elpidio.munoz@mpark.net
  

• School Safety Officer (SSO)
• We welcome back Mr. Turner; he is a 2016 graduate of MPHS!
• He assists students getting to class on time and helps keep us safe!
• mailto:raequaun.turner@mpark.net

mailto:melissa.pitts@mpark.net

mailto:tricia.williams@mpark.net

Email: charles.forrest@mpark.net
Website: www.mpark.net
Twitter: @seetrees