Manvel HS eNews

Good Morning Mav Nation,

As we enter the last week of the 1st 9 weeks, I want to say thank you to our students, staff, parents and community for a great homecoming week. I also want to remind families of a few important dates and need to knows as we close out the first grading period.

Report Card Grades and UIL

Friday, October 10th is the end of the 1st 9 weeks. It is important to check your students grades and ensure they are passing by Friday. Students who pass all their classes on the report card, will be eligible for the entire 2nd 9 weeks. Skyward has an APP that can be downloaded on your device. This will make keeping up with your student's grades and attendance easier.

PSAT for 9th-11th Grade

The campus will administering the PSAT on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Testing will occur from 1st to 4th periods only with the students testing on the following schedule:

Tues, Oct. 7th- 10th Graders

Wed, Oct. 8th- 9th Graders

Thurs, Oct. 10th- 11th Graders

It is important for your students to arrive to campus on time as the PSAT is a timed test. Please refrain from checking out students during the test as this will cause your student's test to be voided.

Dresscode

As we close out homecoming 2025, students need to return to following the Alvin ISD dress code. We hope the students enjoyed the theme days but it is time to return to our normal schedule and expectations including dress code. As I say all the time, if we can do the little things right (grades, attendance and dress code), we won't have to worry about the big things. The full dress code can be found by clicking here

Cell Phones

HB 1481 bans all cell phones and electronics during the school day. This is a state law and we do not have the authority to choose whether or not to comply with the law. Students are well aware of the law and the consequences but we need parental support. If parents are having to pick up a cell phone from the campus, this is your students 2nd violation. All students can pickup their phone after school on their 1st infraction. We kindly ask that parents not yell at our front office staff if you are having to pick up a phone. We also need parents to wait until dismissal to retrieve cell phones. We have had several instances of cell phones being taken and parents demanding to pick them up 30 minutes later. The bookkeeper has other roles and responsibilities that must be completed and she cannot continue to stop multiple times a day to address cell phone issues.

See Something, Say Something

The events that occured at Shadow Creek this week are an important reminder that if you see something, say something. A Crimestoppers tip allowed law enforcement and school administrators to quickly act and ensure the safety of all students and staff. As I stated in my back to school parent letter, our number one goal at MHS is to ensure the safety of all our students and staff members. All decisions are made with safety in mind.

I have high expectations for my students, my staff and myself as I know MHS is a great campus with amazing students and caring staff. We are successful because we have a common goal to provide an academically rich environment to prepare our students for post secondary opportunities.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we close out week 9. I hope everyone has a great fall break!

Hoka Hey,

Jamie Baldwin

Principal

The Art Dept is hosting the 2025-26 HLSR Quick Draw Contest NEXT WEDS (10/8) afterschool in room D114.
All materials will be provided. Just show up and draw!

Why should you participate?

• It’s free!
• Anyone in art classes or not in art classes can compete!
• Seniors get a scholarship application just for participating!
• Chances for finalists to get Glassell school scholarships
• Students can earn cash

If you have any questions, please speak with one of the art teachers.

Dress-Up in your most original costume during Homecoming Week to be entered into a drawing to win a free yearbook. Please look for the Yearbook booth in the cafeteria during your lunch shift to be photographed and entered into the contest.

My name is Leonard Nguyen and I am a current freshman at Rice University. I’m emailing you as a committee member of the Rice Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) to formally invite your students to attend our College Leadership Workshop (CLW) on Saturday, October 18th.

CLW’s goal is to help high school students and parents navigate the college admissions process through workshops about college admissions (including financial aid, essays, extracurriculars, etc.), a campus tour, small groups led by current college students, essay feedback, and workshops for parents. Participants can also enter to win a $200 scholarship by writing a short paragraph. At our last in-person workshop in 2024, we had over 350 students and parents attend!

Registration is open at https://form.jotform.com/252446327810051. This year, we have a special pre-sale price of $9.00, which will last until October 3rd. After that, prices will rise to $12. This fee includes breakfast, lunch, all workshops/resources, and a t-shirt. We understand that not everyone is able to pay this registration fee, and we ask any concerned students or parents to contact us at vsa.clw@gmail.com, so that we can do our best to ensure that anyone can attend our workshop.

Additional information can be found on the CLW webpage at https://vsa.rice.edu/college-leadership-workshop/, but don’t hesitate to contact me directly with any additional questions at ln37@rice.edu.

We hope to see your students and their parents at our event this October. The deadline to apply is October 10th. Thank you so much for your time!

SINCE 2012, THE YELLOW OUT CAMPAIGN HAS DRIVEN ITS MISSION OF RAISING AWARENESS FOR THE MOST COMMON NEUROLOGICAL AND PERMANENTLY DISABLING CONDITION, SPINA BIFIDA. THE STORY OF OUR ORGANIZATION BEGINS WITH AN ELEMANTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

REAGHAN VELASQUEZ WAS BORN WITH SPINA BIFIDA BUT SHE ALWAYS UNDERSTOOD HOW SIGNIFICANT IT WAS TO GROW UP KNOWING THAT HER CONDITION WOULD NOT DEFINE HER, AND THAT SHE COULD SIMPLY ACCOMPLISH WHATEVER HER HEART DESIRES.

Dear Mrs. Baldwin,

On behalf of The Yellow Out Campaign, I am reaching out to invite your students to take part in a meaningful opportunity to give back to the community. We are hosting our annual Cook Off & Car Show

On October 11, 2025 at Pearland Knights of Columbus, and we are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make the event a success.

This event supports in raising awareness for Spina Bífida while striving to promote inclusion for people of all abilities. Volunteers will play an important role in assisting with event setup, welcoming guests, distributing materials, guiding participants, and helping with clean-up.

We believe this is an excellent opportunity for students to:

• Engage in community service and develop leadership skills

• Work together as a team in a fun and meaningful environment

• Earn volunteer hours (if applicable)

We would be honored to partner with you to encourage students to participate. If possible, please share this opportunity with your student body, volunteer clubs, or service-learning programs and even your staff, we also need plenty of adults.

For more information or to sign up, students may contact us at 281-226-3763 or register directly at

https://www.theyellowoutcampaign.org/events

Thank you for your support in inspiring the next generation of community leaders. Together, we can make a lasting difference.

Warm regards,
Veronica Fonseca

Volunteer Coordinator The Yellow Out Campaign 281-226-3763

theyellowoutcampaign.com

Exciting news! Pre-orders are officially on the move!

If you placed your order before Underclass Picture Day, your photos are being shipped out today!

But that’s not all…

For students who didn’t pre-order, good news!
Photos are now available to view and order online. And here’s where we could use your help to spread the word:

A big Hoka Hey Shoutout to our senior Water Polo Players Jadon, Jordan, Lucas, and Gage.

Congratulations on a great season, and we wish you all the best your senior year.

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.

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 first session is Thursday, 9/18.

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 4 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

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.

On January 14, 2025, the Alvin ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar.

Important Dates for Students:

• Transition students (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade) will return to school on Monday, August 11, with all other students starting on Tuesday, August 12.

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