Manvel HS eNews

Dear Manvel High School Families,

At Manvel High School, the safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. We are asking families to help us reinforce the importance of students remaining on campus once they arrive in the morning.

With the opening of McDonald’s today, students were observed crossing Highway 6 to reach the restaurant, moving across the busy roadway in front of traffic. Students have also been seen walking along Highway 6 in the morning to visit Shipley’s Donuts. This presents a serious safety concern due to the heavy traffic and limited pedestrian access along this roadway. For the protection of all students, this practice must not occur.

As outlined in Alvin ISD policy, once students arrive on campus, they are required to remain on campus until dismissal. This policy is in place to ensure that students are supervised and safe throughout the school day. Leaving campus without authorization is not permitted.

We ask for your support in reinforcing this expectation with your student. Together, we can ensure that Manvel High School remains a safe environment where students can focus on learning and growth.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students safe.

Sincerely,

Jamie Baldwin

Manvel High School Principal

Good Morning Mav Families,

I hope everyone had an amazing week off with family and friends. As we return from Thanksgiving break we want to make sure our students are prepared to end the semester strong.

A few friendly reminders:

• Students are late if they are not in 1st period by 7:20 AM!
• Students need to be in dress code. This includes wearing their student ID.
• As it get colder outside, blankets need to be left at home. Students can wear a hoodie or jacket. If your student needs a hoodie, we sell them in the front office.
• The last day for new assignments and late work is Friday, December 12th. Students have 10 days to get their grades where they want them to be.
• Semester exams CANNOT be taken early. Students who miss an exam will receive a zero and have to make it up when they return in January.
• Semester exams count 1/7 of a students semester grade.
• Attendance matters, students need to be present for the next 15 days.
• Verify that your student is truly staying after school for tutorials. We have seen an increase in students hanging around the campus after 4PM.

Let's finish December Strong!

Hoka Hey,

Jamie Baldwin, Principal

ACC priority deadline for students interested in dual enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year will be April 1, 2026. ACC will be aligning with the deadlines of course selections for Alvin ISD in hope to have all students to complete the admissions requirements before the end of the school year.

ACC will offer information sessions monthly to begin informing students and parents earlier that have an interest in dual enrollment. The last session is Thursday, 12/4.

60 boys are waiting for a mentor, if you are willing to support a great cause, please sign up to learn more about the YET Program.

During this event, you’ll:

• Learn what it means to be a YET Mentor — expectations, time commitment, and real success stories
• Test drive Toyota’s newest models and experience their latest innovations.
• Connect with other men who care about building a stronger community.

Thank you to all our students and staff that participated in the different service projects around the campus and in the community during the month of November.

2nd year Future Teacher, Senior Julie Semien, teaches 2nd grade at EC Mason. Julie is also a cheerleader and member of Student Council. She did a fabulous lesson at EC MASON with her students on Thursday, November 20th.

The last photo features Maria Maldonado, a former MHS STUDENT, who is now teaching at EC MASON ELEMENTARY. Ms. Maldonado was the first recipient of the LETTER OF INTENT FOR CONTRACT for Alvin ISD which is now given in memory of Kim Alvarez.

Stay informed and connected with the latest updates and Hoka Hey Shoutouts from Principal Baldwin by following her Principal Instagram page.

She will be showcasing daily highlights so the community can see the great things happening daily at MHS.

Attention Class of 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and Parents/Guardians-

Times have Changed !!!

Class Rings/Jewelry are NOW available for ALL Grades @ Anytime!

Why wait?

Order Now and get your Ring with 8-10weeks and start enjoying it NOW

Ordering Information:

Ring/Jewelry Catalogs available in the School Front Office.

Orders can be Paid in Full or placed with a $100 Deposit at School during Lunches.

Credit/Debit Card, Cash/MoneyOrder – payments can be made at anytime.

Design YOUR CLASS RING

Class Rings can be Ordered Anytime and Designed Online : Click HERE

If you wish to order at your convenience at home or on your phone:

Order online @ DillyCampusSupply.com

Or

You can visit the Dilly Campus Supply / HerffJones Office

1221 Lumpkin rd – Monday-Friday – 11-5

Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, parents must complete two forms in the Skyward Parent Portal:

• Health Notice and Consent Form
  
• Counseling Notice and Consent Form

Forms will be available beginning August 30, 2025, and must be submitted by September 12, 2025.

Please note: While parental consent is required for health and mental health services, certain legally required activities—such as behavioral threat assessments—require parental notification but do not allow an opt-out option under the law.

During the 89th Legislative Session, Senate Bill 12 was passed, requiring school districts to inform parents and guardians of their rights and to seek parental consent for students to participate in clubs.

Per SB 12: A school district or open-enrollment charter school must require the written consent of the parent of or person standing in parental relation to a student enrolled in the district or school before the student may participate in a student club.

Below is the Consent Form that must be completed for students to participate in clubs on campus.

Attention all Mavericks! Do you need assistance with homework, makeup hours, time to complete Edgenuity courses, access to computers and printers, or just need a quiet working environment after school? If so, Mav Lab might be the perfect place for you! Mav Lab is located in the library from 3-5 PM Tuesdays-Thursdays. We look forward to seeing you there!

SENIOR PARENTS - SAVE THESE DATES!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Senior Parent meetings!

WHERE: MHS LGI Room (In-Person) or Join us on Zoom

BONUS: Earn points toward the BIG end-of-year event for EVERY meeting you attend - parents AND students!

We're planning something AMAZING for our seniors, and we need YOU to help make it happen! Get the inside scoop, share your ideas, earn prize points for your student, and be part of creating unforgettable memories.

Your input + Our planning = ONE EPIC SENIOR CELEBRATION!

Parents please check your email from CADY. Our picture company has been sending emails to all Class of 2026 families with emails registered in Skyward.

Unlike underclassmen pictures, every senior has the opportunity to take a selection of senior photos. CADY offers a variety of sessions but all seniors must sign-up for a session to ensure your picture is included in the Yearbook and in the slideshow that is shown before graduation.

If you do not want to complete a full photoshoot with CADY, at the bottom of "Choose Sessions", there is a yearbook only session for $10. The $10 sitting fee is a fundraiser for the senior class and is used to help lower the cost for the senior trip, prom, etc.

Don't want to go to the CADY Studio, No worries! There will be 5 Senior Roadshows were the studio will come to MHS. You still must BOOK the session online. This is a great option if you only want the Standard ($59), Simple ($29) or Yearbook Only ($10) session.

• August 7, 2025
• September 18, 2025
• October 30, 2025 (Date Change)
• December 4, 2025
• January 5, 2026 (New date added)

As we look ahead to a successful 2025-26 school year, we want to make you aware of a new state law, House Bill 1481, which was passed by the Texas Legislature. House Bill 1481 prohibits students from using personal communication devices during the school day.

This law applies to:

• Cell phones
  
• Smartwatches
  
• Earbuds and headphones
  
• Tablets or any device that can text, call, record, or access the internet
  

In Alvin ISD, the expectation is simple: Not Seen. Not Heard. Not Taken.

Students may bring phones and personal electronic devices to school.

However, from the moment students enter the building in the morning until the final dismissal bell cell phones must be powered off or silenced, stored in a backpack or locker, and not used during class, passing periods, lunch, or restroom breaks.

Use in the Hallways

The use of personal communication devices in prohibited at all times.

Use at Lunch

Lunch is considered part of the school day so the use of electronic devices is prohibited under Texas Law.

Emergency Situations

Administrators may approve the use of cell phones in emergency situations where the device is necessary for the health or safety of students or others.

The Texas law requires school districts to administer disciplinary consequences if students violate the personal communication device policy in schools. Each infraction of this policy will result in the following escalating consequences:

• First offense – Device taken, returned to student
  
• Second – Parent must pick up
  
• Third – $15 fine + parent pickup
  

Refusal to hand over a device = disciplinary action per the Student Code of Conduct

Why this matters:

This law supports focused classrooms, respectful spaces, and safe learning for all.

Parents:

Please talk with your child about expectations before school starts. For emergencies, contact the campus office.

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