Manvel HS eNews

Good Afternoon Mav Nation,

We are in our last 4 weeks of school. As we are excited to close out the last 20 days of school, we need your help with reinforcing expectations. Please speak with your student about making good choices, turning in assignments, and coming to school daily.

Our student management focuses will continue to be:

• Dresscode
• Cell Phones
• Student IDs
• Tardies
• Attendance

The students started the school year off strong but we must refocus on these district rules. Please speak with your students about being in dress code daily, putting their cell phone and electronics in their backpack all day, wearing their student ID and being on time to class. As I always say, if we can do the small things right, we will decrease the chances of a major safety issue on campus.

Seniors have 16 days of school left!

Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors have 20 days of school left.

The 4th Quarter is a busy time for ALL students. Parents & Guardians, it is important for your students to "lock in"! Turn in classwork on time, be present & on time daily, and follow the school rules. Below are some important dates in the 4th Quarter:

April 27th- Resume and Interview Workshop

April 28th- Spring Art Show

April 29th- Mandatory Powder Puff Meeting

April 30th- Decision Day (SENIORS ONLY)

May 1st- Senior Trip

May 4th- AP EXAMS Start

May 8th- Hoka Hey Day

May 8th- PowderPuff Game

May 14- Seniors begin Final Exams

May 18th- Last day of School for SENIORS!

May 19th- Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors being Final Exams

May 19th- Graduation Practice and Senior Walks

May 20th- GRADUATION!!!

May 22nd- Last day of School

Manvel Theatre is holding auditions and interviews for the Theatre Production Class this Monday, April 27, right after school.

This is your shot to be part of the Fall Play and our UIL One-Act Play team.

• Actors: Please come prepared with 2 monologues and your resume.

• Tech & Design: Please bring your portfolio and your resume.

• Complete the Audition Form (Click Here for the Link)

These auditions will serve as the primary casting for our Fall production, so don't miss out! For more details and to sign up for an audition time, see Mr. Morales or Ms. Schmidt today in Room D151.

We’re excited to help CADY find Ambassadors to represent the Class of 2027! If your rising senior loves creating content and wants to gain experience working with a national brand, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Selected Ambassadors will enjoy a VIP experience, including a free Elite Unlimited senior portrait session at CADY’s state-of-the-art studio. The session includes hair and make-up styling, unlimited scenes, destination photography, and much more. Ambassadors will also receive their digital images for FREE. Once selected, they’ll create 4 video posts and 1 static carousel post across their social media accounts showcasing their Elite senior portrait experience. It’s that easy!

Hurry, the deadline to apply is Friday, May 1st!

Learn more and apply now through the link below: cady.com/ambassador

A huge congratulations to senior MaKenzie Walker-Pearson for her performance in this weekends HADESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EDITION with Theatre Under The Stars! MaKenzie was selected to be part of the TUTS Education production group. She performed 4 shows this weekend at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts and was fantastic! Manvel is super proud of you! Keep shinning!

This week a voter registration drive was held for the Class of 2026. Section 13.046(a) fo the Texas Election Code requires the High School Principal to hold a voter registration drive for eligible students. Students completed voter registration cards Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

The fanfare continued on Thursday at the Senior Awards night were numerous seniors were awarded scholarships and awards.

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.

Dear Manvel High School Families,

At Manvel High School, the safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. We are asking families to help us reinforce the importance of students remaining on campus once they arrive in the morning.

With the opening of McDonald’s on Wednesday, 12/3, students were observed crossing Highway 6 to reach the restaurant, moving across the busy roadway in front of traffic. Students have also been seen walking along Highway 6 in the morning to visit Shipley’s Donuts. This presents a serious safety concern due to the heavy traffic and limited pedestrian access along this roadway. For the protection of all students, this practice must not occur.

As outlined in Alvin ISD policy, once students arrive on campus, they are required to remain on campus until dismissal. This policy is in place to ensure that students are supervised and safe throughout the school day. Leaving campus without authorization is not permitted.

We ask for your support in reinforcing this expectation with your student. Together, we can ensure that Manvel High School remains a safe environment where students can focus on learning and growth.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students safe.

Sincerely,

Jamie Baldwin

Manvel High School Principal

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!

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.