The Pulse Post 9/15-9/19

We are proud to announce that two of our students, Dellina Asfaw and Vivian Mina, have been selected to serve on the 2025–26 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council! 🎉

This year, nearly 800 students across the district applied for the council, making this the largest applicant pool ever. Dellina and Vivian’s selection is a testament to their leadership, dedication, and commitment to elevating student voice at McClure Health Science High School and across Gwinnett County Public Schools.

We can’t wait to see the impact they will make as they represent our school and collaborate with student leaders from across the district.

This week, Ms. Ray led an impactful session for our staff focused on supporting our multilingual learners. She emphasized the importance of not only providing accommodations but also teaching students how to use them with fidelity so they can access learning with confidence and independence.

Nearly 70 teachers who serve ML students participated in the session, gaining strategies and resources to strengthen their practice and ensure equity for each and every student.

Thank you, Ms. Ray, for your leadership and for equipping us all to better serve our students!

Our Pulse School Store opened this week and the excitement was through the roof—there were lines outside the door! Students couldn’t wait to explore, shop, and try some of our tasty items.

A huge thank-you to everyone who helped make the launch such a success. We can’t wait to see how the store continues to grow and bring energy to our campus.

We continue to celebrate the many talents of our Teacher of the Year, Savannah Guzman! Recently, Ms. Zamora shared that Ms. Guzman's artwork was featured in the University of Kentucky School of Art and Visual Studies Alumni Show – 10-Year Celebration.

The exhibition showcased 87 selected pieces from 53 artists who studied at UK between 2015–2025. Ms. Guzman's work was chosen out of more than 173 submissions—a testament to her creativity, passion, and dedication to her craft.

We are so proud to have Ms. Guzman represent MHSHS not only in the classroom but also in the wider arts community. Thank you, Ms. Zamora, for highlighting this wonderful accomplishment!

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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, the perfect time to unlock all the resources your local public library has to offer. Did you know every GCPS student already has access to the Gwinnett County Public Library system—late fine-free and ready to use? Their school ID doubles as a library card, giving them access to books, audiobooks, movies, Learning Labs, and digital resources like Tutor.com for homework help.

Parents and guardians can sign up for their own library card too. Visit the Gwinnett County Public Library website to apply online and explore everything the library has to offer.

If you or your student have questions about resources through the public library, feel free to reach out to Laura Sly at laura.sly@gcpsk12.org.

We’re excited to share that the Wells Fargo Foundation is bringing a Financial Reality Fair to McClure Health Science High School! This interactive event will give students and families a hands-on opportunity to learn about budgeting, saving, credit, and making smart financial choices.

📅 Date/Time: September 25th from 10 AM-1 PM in the B Lecture Hall
📍 Location: McClure Health Science High School

Why attend?

• Build financial literacy skills together as a family

• Explore real-world money management in a supportive environment

• Connect with experts who can answer your questions

• Enjoy resources, activities, and the chance to win prizes

If you are interested in joining us, please email Ms. Lena Alonso at lena.alonso@gcpsk12.org to reserve your spot.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Gwinnett Daily Post Info Here

Mark your calendars! Our Hispanic Heritage Festival will take place on Thursday, October 17th, from 2:30–4:30 PM on the Intramural Field. 🎉 This event will be a celebration of culture, community, and connection, featuring music, food, and fun for students and families.

We’d love to partner with local Latin restaurants or businesses to make this celebration even more special. If you know of a restaurant or business interested in joining us, please email Lena.Alonso@gcpsk12.org with their contact information.

Let’s come together to celebrate the richness and diversity of our Hispanic community! 💃🌮🎶

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!

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!

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.

Join us for “Unlocking the Future: The Power of Literacy for Your Child's Success,” on October 15th, a virtual event full of tips to help your child grow as a reader and writer. Learn strategies to help your child with reading and writing, and explore how technology and AI can support their learning.

This engaging event is designed for families of students from K-12

• Elementary Session-

• Inspiring Young Minds: Literacy Strategies for Pre-K to 1st Grade Learners

• Building Strong Foundations: Literacy Techniques for 2nd and 3rd Graders

• Empowering Upper Elementary: Literacy Skills for 4th and 5th Graders

  
  

• Middle/High School Session-

• Artificial Intelligence and Literacy for Tomorrow's Leaders

• Fueling Passion: Keeping Middle and High School Students Engaged in Reading

Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and French.

Click here to RSVP

or

Direct Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5b0266a9-74b9-46a3-b4b7-fabde234c566@7de65cf9-3f2e-4e67-a469-965b0d085fbb

• Session 1- Inspiring Young Minds: Literacy Strategies for Pre-K to 1st Grade Learners: 6:10 - 6:20

• Session 2- Building Strong Foundations: Literacy Techniques for 2nd and 3rd Graders: 6:25-6:45

• Session 3- Empowering Upper Elementary: Literacy Skills for 4th and 5th Graders

• Session 4- MS/HS Unlocking the Future: Artificial Intelligence and Literacy for Tomorrow's Leaders: 7:15- 7:35

Click here to RSVP

• 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)

The Little Book Spot is hosting a Writing Contest open to ALL in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉🇲🇽🇵🇷🇪🇸🇨🇴

✨ Explore the prompts, showcase your voice, and win prizes!
📝 Categories include:

• Heroism (Grades 3–5)

• Hope (Grades 6–8)

• Vision for the Future (Grades 9–12)

• Heritage & Strength (Adults 18+)

📅 Submission Deadline: September 19, 2025

Learn more about the prompts & prizes here 👉 thelittlebookspot.godaddysites.com/writing-competition-2025

Let’s celebrate stories of strength, culture, and heritage together! 💙

The MHSHS School Counseling Department is seeking new members for its 25-26 School Counseling Advisory Council. The purpose of the council is to provide feedback on the school counseling program goals, review school counseling program results, make recommendations for the school counseling program, and serves as an advocating tool for the school counseling program itself.

Input from all stakeholders (parents, students, teachers, administrators, and community members) is crucial to the development and success of our school counseling program. There are only TWO meetings yearly - one per semester. Please consider joining us for the 25-26 school year!

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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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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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