High School Happenings

Dear MHS Community,

I hope everyone has found time to rest and recharge this summer. Every school year offers our students a fresh opportunity to learn, grow, and discover who they can become. Whether your child is just starting out with us as a freshman or if they are in their last year as a rising senior, we know this is a special time. We are here to help and support your child's academic, social, and emotional growth. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have.

I look forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks.

Sincerely,

Dr. Euker

August 27: 8:15 to 11:45 pm: Detailed information will be posted on the website soon.

Parents are directed to enter the high school by the balloons. (This is the way the buses enter the high school in the morning.) We will have staff directing the students to go in the Auditorium doors. The parents will then leave out the main driveway and make a right back onto Kriebel Mill Rd.

We will have staff at both entrance and exits of the school property. Drop off will start at 7:55 am. Students will be housed in the auditorium. At 8:15 when the student ambassadors will begin their meetings.

Students will have the opportunity to walk their schedule, meet their teachers, and pick up their chromebook.

The morning should conclude around 11:40 am. Parents should enter the school lot the same way they entered and staff will be outside directing cars where to pick up the students.

If you feel your child would need more exposure to the high school other than the orientation, we have two dates, 8/4 and 8/12 where students come and walk through the high school. Here is that information: https://highschool.methacton.org/school-counseling/destination-high-school

We know you are used to getting "Back To School Supply Lists" from as far back as kindergarten. At the high school level, we do not publish supply lists. Of course, students my always need, pencils, paper, and folders, but it is more effective for you to wait to see what is on each teacher's syllabus. For day one, just bring a pencil and something to wite on.

The district will be publishing a Back to School website so you can have one place to find important information. It will include the following:

• Schedule release information and dates

• Date for bus stop information becoming available

• Notice of required forms to fill out (PowerSchool - Acknowledgements and Emergency Contact; First Day paper forms - Student Health and Medication Permission)

• Attendance reporting reminders

• How to access PowerSchool

• Food Service reminders (how to access PaySchools, school menus, meal costs)

• Link to 26-27 calendar and letter days

• Back to School Nights

• Links to all school websites

8/31: First Day of School

9/2: Underclassman Picture Day

9/4 - 9/7: School's Closed

9/17: Back to School Night Grades 9 - 10

9/23: Back to School Night Grades 11 - 12

9/25: Senior Picture Day at MHS (appointment only)

We are Kathy Thompson and Kim McDonald, your students’ school nurses.

We are excited to kick off the 2026-2027 school year!

To help ensure your student’s well-being at school and maintain up-to-date medical records, we will be sending home forms for you to review, complete and return to us.

Thank you for your prompt attention in completing and returning these forms. Feel free to return these forms via email or have your student return to the Nurse's office.

For your convenience, the forms included in the packet are listed below.

ESPANOL: Los formularios están disponibles, por favor háganos saber si los necesita.

FORMS:

• 2026-2027 Student Health Form (Pink Sheet) (Updates pertinent information and provides permission for us to provide over the counter medications, such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil), Throat Lozenges, Throat Spray, Benadryl, Neosporin and Coke Syrup (Cola Syrup for nausea).

• Medication Policy

• Medication Permission Form (For any prescription or OTC meds not listed above)

• 11TH GRADE ONLY: SCHOOL PHYSICAL PERMISSION FORM (Green Form)

• Physical Form: NEEDED IN 11TH GRADE (Office Visit print out from physician, Sports Physical or Drivers License Physical are acceptable)

• Pennsylvania Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

  
  

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us via email at kthompson@methacton.org and/or kmcdonald@methacton.org . Or by phone 610-489-5000 at x25063 or x25040