Manvel HS eNews

We are excited for a much deserved Spring Break. A few need to knows about Friday, March 6th:

• All Alvin ISD Campuses are having a regular school day
• MHS hours are 7:20 AM - 2:50 PM
• The campus will run a Regular Bell Schedule Friday
• Students must have a ticket to attend the talent show. Tickets are $3
• The talent show is capped at 450 tickets
• The last opportunity to purchase a talent show ticket is Friday morning.

The campus is aware of an unapproved "Senior Skip Day". This has been occuring the last several years where seniors from all over the surrounding areas skip the Friday before Spring Break and go to the beach.

Parents, please speak with your seniors about your expectations but please be aware that absences affect Final Exam Exemptions and participation in senior events.

Friday, March 6th is the last day of the grading period and students last opportunity to make up any missing work.

I hope everyone has an amazing Spring Break!

Jamie Baldwin, Principal

Welcome to March Mav Nation,

As we start the month of March, we are one step closer to the 4th Quarter. There are FIVE days left in the 3rd 9 Weeks grading period. The focus must be on grades, attendance and making good choices. Students, please be mindful of the choices that you make. We consistently see an increase in behaviors as the temperature increases and when we return from Spring Break. The biggest issue that I am seeing is with electronic devices. They need to be in your backpack from the moment you enter the building until 2:50 PM.

Seniors have 50 days of school left!

Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors have 54 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:

March 6th- End of 3rd 9 Weeks

March 9th - March 13th- Spring Break

March 18th- SAT School day (JUNIORS ONLY)

March 31st- SENIOR Panoramic

April 3rd- Good Friday (LAST HOLIDAY OF THE SCHOOL YEAR)

April 7th- English I STAAR (Passing STAAR is a graduation requirement)

April 9th- English II STAAR (Passing STAAR is a graduation requirement)

April 10th- SENIOR Picnic

April 14th- US History STAAR (Passing STAAR is a graduation requirement)

April 16th- Biology STAAR (Passing STAAR is a graduation requirement)

April 18th- PROM

April 23rd- Algebra I STAAR (Passing STAAR is a graduation requirement)

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

It's time to create your Seller page for the Little Caesars fundraiser!

Help us raise money for the End of Year Celebration - earn points, and share with family and friends everywhere a delicious dinner option! Sign Up Today! Every order helps!!

• If you are NOT a senior or junior student or parent and just want to place an order, find a student with a seller page and place your order, or email 2026mhsprojectgraduation@gmail.com

Last Saturday, several Choir students performed at UIL Solo & Ensemble, and we had a great showing! All of our students received superior ratings, resulting in 25 solo medals, and 23 ensemble medals. Congratulations to these singers!

Over 30 students participated in Saturday's UIL meet at Needville HS. While everyone competed and did their best, here are the medaled contestants:

Eileen Buaka - 1st place in Poetry

Alaina Deams - 5th place in Current Events

Gabrielle Johnson - 4th place in Feature Writing and 5th place in News Writing

Karl Cezar - 1st place in Spelling and Vocab; his team also placed 2nd in the event.

Last week Manvel tennis brought home some bling competing in two tournaments. Girls doubles Brooklyn Omeke and Makenzie Walker-Pearson won 3rd, Boys doubles Said Cortes and Matias Gomez won 3rd and Immanuel Jobi won 2nd place in boys singles in his first Varsity tournament! Last Friday Said and Matias again fought hard and brought home 1st place in boys doubles!

Last week, two of our MHS cattle students participated in the San Antonio Livestock Show by showing their heifers. Savannah placed second in the Polled Hereford class, while Adam earned third place in the Other Registered Breed (ORB) class. We are proud of their accomplishments. We look forward to their next competitions in Houston and Austin.

Congratulations to Joshua Sedberry, Alaire Mcdowell, Makenzie Walker-Pearson and Danah Tababa. The students photos were chosen to be shown at the International Fotofest Exhibit at Alvin College.

Fotofest is an international Photography showcase that comes to Houston every two years.

Congratulations to Senior Reagan Fields on her tournament at the Clear Brook Lady Invitational at Magnolia Creek! Reagan led the tournament with an impressive score of 79. This marks her second-best tournament score—an outstanding accomplishment. Congratulations, Reagan!

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.