The Pulse Post Nov 10th- Nov 14th

Happy November, MHSHS Families! 🍂

With the new month underway, we’re so thankful for your partnership and all you do to keep The Pulse strong! Below are a few important updates and reminders as we continue this season together.

• Families in Need.- As we continue to stay attuned to the needs of our school community, we want to share helpful resources that may support families facing challenges. If you know of a family experiencing food insecurity, please explore the links below for local support and services.

1. New Mercies Christian Church
2. Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries
3. Duluth Co-Op

• National Family Engagement Month- November is a time to celebrate the vital role families play in student success. At McClure, we believe that strong partnerships between home and school create the heartbeat of our community. Please take a moment to read my message to families on the importance of family engagement here. 💙 We encourage you to stay connected, participate in upcoming events, and explore meaningful ways to engage with your child’s learning. 📲 Click here for ways to engage!

• 👕 Dress Code Reminder- As temperatures drop, please help us maintain a professional and focused learning environment by reminding students to dress appropriately for school. We’ve noticed more students wearing pajama pants and lounge wear lately—thank you for your support in helping our students show up ready to learn and lead each day!

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to helping every student thrive at McClure Health Science High School! 💙

Yours in Service,
Dr. Hernandez

This week, McClure Health Science High School proudly hosted Special Olympics Stick Ball, and what an incredible celebration of inclusion, teamwork, and joy it was! Students from across the district came together to compete, connect, and showcase their abilities—all while earning ribbons and creating lasting memories.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our amazing student volunteers, whose enthusiasm and kindness made this event possible. We also extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Rodvill and Mr. Boulware for their coordination and leadership, and a special shout-out to Ms. Sprayberry for her support throughout the week. Thank you as well to our Health and PE teachers for generously lending us the gym and helping create a welcoming space for all athletes.

Because of your collective efforts, students with special needs from across our district experienced the joy of competition, teamwork, and belonging—truly reflecting the heart of McClure Health Science High School and our commitment to inclusion and community spirit!

This week, McClure Health Science High School proudly hosted another Fall Rising 9th Grade Night, welcoming students and families from Radloff Middle School and Lilburn Middle School! Families explored our campus with the help of our amazing Peer Leaders, who guided tours and shared their Pulse experiences.

The 9th Grade Suite, and Dr. Myers highlighted what makes McClure Health Science High School such a special place to learn, grow, and feel the Pulse. Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening welcoming, informative, and full of Pulse pride!

Our first Page to Stage Day was a hit! Students arrived in creative costumes, took over the runway with confidence, and brought their favorite characters to life. The energy, excitement, and Pulse pride filled the halls all day long.

And of course, the CTAE Minion Raid 💛 stole the show—our CTAE team spread laughter and joy across campus, proving once again that at MHSHS, learning and fun go hand in hand!

We’re thrilled to announce that eight McClure Health Science students have been named district finalists in the prestigious Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) competition! These talented students will now move forward to complete the state application, with semifinalists announced on February 6th.

👏 Please join us in celebrating our finalists:

• Princess Darden (11th) – Dance

• Ava Avognon (10th) – Dance

• Siddharth Pathak (11th) – Science

• Aryan Pathak (11th) – Science

• Lizeth Rodríguez-Arevalo (11th) – Visual Arts

• Darlyn Ayala Martinez (11th) – World Language – Spanish

• Jaqueline Gomez Negrete (10th) – World Language – Spanish

• Sara Cardona Chantaca (10th) – World Language – Spanish

Your hard work, creativity, and passion embody the heart of The Pulse—we’re so proud of you! 💙

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• Join us Friday, November 11 at 6:50 AM at the flagpole as we honor our courageous veterans—wear red, white, and blue to show your support! Stop by the Commons to see the many veterans our staff members are proudly honoring.

• Thanksgiving Lunch Day in the Cafeteria
• Last day to enter the senior class giveaway!

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STUDENTS:

🦃 Think You Can Win a Turkey? 🏃‍♂️💨

Get ready for our McClure Health Science High School Turkey Trot on November 18th from 2–3 PM! Join us outside (rain or shine!) for a fun race and the chance to win a free turkey just in time for the holidays! 🏅

Whether you’re racing for glory or cheering from the sidelines, come out and be part of the fun. Let’s see who’s the fastest turkey on campus! 💙

Families, please remember that students must be picked up within 15–30 minutes after an event concludes.
Late pickups may result in students losing the privilege to participate in future after-school activities.

To help ensure smooth dismissal, please review our After-School Pick-Up Map and Plan below:
📍 View Pick-Up Plan / Map

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and ensure that events run smoothly and on time! 💙

To keep dismissal safe and efficient during after-school events (such as Pink Out, Hispanic Heritage Festival, International Night, Black History Month Cookout, etc.) , please review our pick-up plan and traffic flow map before you arrive.

If your student arrives late to school, they will need to scan their Student ID barcode in order to receive a tardy pass. Students can access their barcode easily in StudentVUE:

1. Log into StudentVUE.
2. Click the ID icon in the bottom left corner.
3. Swipe up to display the Student ID barcode.

Please encourage your student to practice accessing their barcode ahead of time so check-in can be quick and smooth!

Link HERE

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Dear Parent/Guardian:

Children need healthy meals to learn. Gwinnett County Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.75; lunch costs $2.50 for elementary and $2.75 at middle and high schools. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. The reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. The following information includes an application for free or reduced-price meal benefits and a set of detailed instructions. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.

• All children in households receiving benefits from Georgia SNAP or TANF are eligible for free
• Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free
• Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free
• Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free
• Children may receive free or reduced-price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Chart. Your children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart.

1. Free or reduced meal prices for a healthy, nutritious student meal.

2. Additional funding for technology and internet access.

3. Discounts on fees associated with the college application process.

4. Discounted fees for SAT, ACT, and AP exams along with other scholarship opportunities.

5. Increased funding to support education.

Starting next week, Chick-fil-A will be selling lunch during all lunch periods, Monday–Friday.

Menu items include:

• Chick-n-Strip™ Slider – $3.50

• Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap® (Half) – $4.50

Payments accepted: Cash or Card.

💌 Pulse Posts – Sent every Friday via ParentSquare with updates, reminders & celebrations

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📖 Family Engagement Tips

Check out these tips on how to engage with your student at home: 2025 eTips

The Back-to-School Guide is a digital resource with district information about the new school year. Previously called the “Virtual Back-to-School Backpack,” the Back-To-School Guide will be available after July 11, 2025, by clicking HERE

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