The Pulse Post 8/18-8/22

Our very first Friday Fun Day at Lunch kicked off this past Friday, and it was a hit! 🎉 A huge thank you to our Peer Leaders for bringing the energy, getting everyone involved, and creating an atmosphere of fun and connection. From classic favorites to new challenges, the board games had students collaborating, laughing, and building friendships across the lunchroom. We can’t wait to keep the momentum going for the next one!

Our 9th graders set the bar high at Thursday’s assembly! They showed up ready to learn, followed expectations, and stayed engaged from start to finish. Their respectful behavior and positive energy were a true reflection of McClure’s PBIS values—well done, Class of 2029!

A special shoutout to our three quiz winners — Noe Gochez, Jayden Nick, and Jair. We’ll be calling you down to the 9th Grade Office Suite soon to pick up your prizes. Congratulations!

Senior Experience Night, Title I Annual Meeting, & Curriculum Night

Join the 2025–26 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council! Share your ideas and help shape the future of our schools. Applications open August 7–26 in the Student Portal. Applications are due by Tuesday, August 26 at 10 p.m.

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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.

McClure Health Science High School orientation forms and parent acknowledgments will be in ParentSquare for the 2025-2026 school year.

Beginning July 19, all required forms will be available online. If you have more than one student at MHSHS, you will need to complete the forms for each student separately. Visit your ParentSquare account to complete this process.

Need help with ParentSquare? Click HERE to go to the GCPS ParentSquare information page.

While individual teachers may request specific items once school begins, the following supplies will help students start the year prepared.

✏️ General Supplies:

• Backpack (labeled with student’s name)

• 1–2 inch binder with dividers

• College-ruled loose-leaf notebook paper

• Spiral notebooks or composition books (3–5 total)

• Pocket folders with prongs (2–3)

• Pens (blue or black ink) and pencils (#2 or mechanical)

• Highlighters (assorted colors)

• Colored pencils or markers

• Pencil pouch

• Erasers

• Glue sticks or tape

• Scissors

• Index cards (3x5)

• Sticky notes

💻 Technology-Related:

• Headphones/earbuds (for Chromebook use)

• Chromebook case (optional but recommended)

• USB drive (optional, if students prefer it for saving work)

🧼 Helpful Extras for Classrooms:

• Tissues

• Hand sanitizer

• Disinfecting wipes

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

📱 Follow Us on Instagram:

• @mhshs.9thgrade
• 9th Grade Highlights
• @mcclurehealthsciencehigh
• School-wide News & Events

📆 Check the School Calendar:

• 🔗Linked Here

Stay informed about important dates, breaks, and events

🗣️ Talk to Your Student:
Ask about what they're learning and how they're adjusting

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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McClure Health Science High School

3921 Club Drive, Duluth, GA

770-806-7900

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