The Pulse Post Oct 20th-Oct 24th

Good Afternoon, Pulse Families!

I hope you’re feeling rested and recharged after the break. As we return to our routine, I want to highlight the importance of daily attendance—it strengthens relationships, and drives academic success. Every day matters, and every student matters. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure your child is present, on time, and ready to learn.

As we close out the week, I’m pleased to introduce a new opportunity for us to stay connected and strengthen the partnerships that make our community thrive:

📅 Mark Your Calendar

• Awaken the Wonder with Hernandez begins Friday, October 31 at 12:00 PM (virtual).

• We will continue on the last Friday of each month at noon.

💬 What to Expect

• A welcoming space to check in, share ideas, and ask questions.

• Brief school updates followed by open Q&A.

• Meeting link coming soon in the Pulse Post/Parent Square (we’ll share it the week of each session).

In addition, here are this week’s key highlights:

• 🎓Graduation Rate! Last night at the Board Meeting, McClure Health Science High School was proudly recognized—alongside other high schools—for achieving a graduation rate above 90%. This milestone reflects the collective effort of our entire community. Each of us plays a vital role in supporting students toward graduation. Congratulations for being part of this achievement!

• 📝 ESPLOST: This November, Gwinnett voters will consider renewing the one-cent education sales tax that funds GCPS capital needs—buildings, safety upgrades, buses, technology, and instructional materials—for the next five-year plan (2026–2031). Read more about it here.

Thank you for your partnership and for the many ways you support our students every day. I look forward to seeing you there!

Yours in Service,
Dr. Hernandez

What a week at McClure Health Science High School!

• Our schoolwide Hispanic Heritage contests wrapped up (Essay, Art, Advisement Quizizz) with winners announced Friday morning.

• Students showed out for Spirit Days: Hispanic Character → Orgullo Latino → Vaquero → Jersey Day.

• We are celebrating on the field at the Hispanic Heritage Festival—music, food, community, joy.

• Clubs stepped up: HoPe & Boys 2 Men promoted the upcoming Soccer Cup Tournament (Fri 10/24, 2–4 PM) — sign up via the flyer QR!

• Service & culture continued with Car Wash Fundraiser details shared and Cine Latino Day set for McFarland, USA.

Proud of our students for leading, showing up, and celebrating culture all week. Feel the Pulse! ⚡️

Congratulations to Ms. Savannah Guzman, Fine Arts Teacher, for being selected as a 2027 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year Semifinalist!

Ms. Guzman’s creativity, passion, and dedication continue to shine beyond our campus. Her recognition as one of the Top 25 educators in Gwinnett County is a reflection of her exceptional work and commitment to her students and colleagues.

We are proud to see Ms. Guzman representing McClure Health Science High School with excellence—thank you for inspiring The Pulse! 💙

Mark your calendars! The HoPe Club is hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the McClure Health Science HS Front Entrance

Tickets are just $5 each and can be purchased in advance through GoFan. Each ticket covers one standard vehicle wash.

Come out, get your car sparkling clean, and support our HoPe student leadership projects. Your participation helps our students continue to lead and serve our community.

💙💛 Thank you for supporting McClure students—see you at the car wash!

All 10th and 11th grade students will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The PSAT/NMSQT is a national assessment given by College Board and administered at the local schools. This assessment is free for all students in 10th and 11th grade. The PSAT assesses the preparedness of students for college readiness and assesses them on the same knowledge and skills as the SAT and also allows 11th grade students the opportunity to earn the National Merit Scholarship.

To be prepared for testing, students should:

*Review their testing location on their Student Landing page prior to the test date.

*Consider bringing a College Board approved calculator. Students who check out a TI-84 from the MHSHS Media Center can use that calculator on this exam- It will just need to be cleared by their proctor the morning of.

*No handheld calculator? No problem! The PSAT includes a digital calculator for student use as well!

*All students who are testing must arrive on time and remain the testing environment for the entirety of the exam. PSAT testing will occur during periods 1st-4th.

***All 9th and 12th grade students will attend class as usual this day, without a change to their schedule.

College Board website for more information

The upcoming Soccer Cup Tournament is sponsored by the HoPe Club and Boys to Men Club—but it’s open to ALL students who want to play!

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 24th, 2025

🕑 Time: 2:00–4:00 PM

📍 Location: McClure Health Science High School Intramural Field

If you’re interested in joining a team, please fill out this form: 👉 Soccer Tournament Sign-Up Form Come show your skills, support your friends, and enjoy an afternoon of fun competition!

On 10/31, students and staff can dress up for Page to Stage Day!

Participation is optional.

Let’s celebrate with spirit, creativity, and fun! 🎃✨

Help shape a library that reflects the voices, interests, and needs of our entire school community! We’re inviting parents and community members to join the MHSHS Media Committee—a collaborative team of administrators, teachers, students, and families working together to guide our library’s collection and programming.

We’ll kick things off with an optional in-person meeting in September, then stay connected throughout the year via email. If you’d like to have a voice in the future of our Media Center, we’d love to hear from you!

Please email Laura Sly at laura.sly@gcpsk12.org for more information.

• When: Saturday, October 25 (2025)

• What: 5K benefiting the GCPS Book Mobile

• Perks: Runners 18 and under get a free book

• School Challenge: The school with the most participants wins a Book Mobile visit

• Register: bookmobile5k.com (QR code available on the flyer)

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.

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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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