High School Happenings

Any parent can schedule a meeting with a teacher. Next week you will receive information on scheduling conferences. Your child's teacher will reach out to you if your child has under a 65 percent. If your child is struggling, we highly recommend you attend a conference with his/her teachers.

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive environment where every student feels a genuine sense of belonging. Bullying of any kind, by any person, is unacceptable. Every student deserves to feel safe and supported at school. Students who engage in bullying must be taught appropriate and respectful ways to interact with others.

Our school community will observe Unity Day on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, during National Bullying Prevention Month. This annual event, initiated by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, promotes unity, kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. It is an opportunity for us to come together and emphasize the importance of a positive school climate where every student feels respected and valued. We encourage all students and staff to wear orange on this day to show their support for Unity Day.

FAFSA Completion Night

Thursday, November 6 | MHS Library | 6-8pm

Methacton High School’s Counseling Office is offering a FAFSA support workshop on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM. A representative from Montgomery County Community College’s Financial Aid Office will guide families through completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Space is limited to 20 families.

Register using this link: bit.ly/MHSFAFSACompletion

Financial Aid Night

Monday, November 17 | MHS LGI | 6-7:30 pm

Feeling overwhelmed by college costs? Join the High School Counselors for Financial Aid Night on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM in the HS LGI. Guest speakers Ms. Evelyn Disla Hernandez (PHEAA) and Ms. Katrina Kelly (West Chester University) will share insights and answer your questions about paying for college. No registration required—just come ready to learn and feel supported!

Thursday, Oct. 23 – Community Blood Drive

2:30pm-7:30pm

Methacton High School Main Gym

Sign-up Online: www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: Methacton

ORDER YOUR CAP & GOWN & CELEBRATE YOUR SENIOR YEAR!

Methacton High School has once again partnered with Student Services Company to provide our seniors with everything they need for graduation. At the heart of this program are the official Methacton HS custom Caps & Gowns—distributed through the school in the spring to ensure every senior is ready for graduation day.

Families can also purchase graduation announcements, senior apparel, accessories, keepsake gifts, and order a graduation ring. Most items ship directly to your home within 3 weeks, so your senior can start celebrating now.

💍 Graduation Rings – Celebrate this milestone with an official Warriors Class Ring. Delivered in approximately 8 weeks.

Ordering Information

• Deadline: Orders must be placed by Friday, October 24th
• Where to Order: Visit Methacton's Grad Store Here! to purchase your Cap & Gown package and browse senior apparel, accessories, and gifts
• Avoid Late Fees & Restrictions: Place your order before the deadline to guarantee proper sizing, availability, and on-time delivery

Need Help?

📞 610-539-1330
📧 gowns@studentservicesco.com

Don’t wait—order by October 24th. Caps & Gowns will be distributed at school in the spring, but most apparel, accessories, and gifts ship to your home within 3 weeks, so your senior can start celebrating right away!

— The Student Services Co. Team

The following link has content that can be used for information on seniors' PSAT Day: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oeqIwWlTr99_6oD65MCy3p3tnWzaGreEAHeetHnhASo/edit?usp=sharing

These forms are being distributed for the seniors this Friday in English classes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pHS9949noFXvhswYEq1fnhaL8dPKXEsO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105147565607279753907&rtpof=true&sd=true

The Methacton Backpack Program provides students in need with supplemental food items. Families who qualify for free/reduced meals are eligible to apply for the Backpack Program.

Complete the form below to register your child(ren) for the 2025-2026 school year. Backpack Program distributions for families are done on a weekly or monthly basis. This form will remain open through the end of the school year to accommodate our families as their needs may change.

If you have any questions or concerns registering your family, please contact Dr. Rob Corcoran at [rcorcoran@methacton.org]rcorcoran@methacton.org.

October 2 and October 22, CADY will be coming out to the high school to take senior portraits. You will be contacted by CADY so be watching for the email. Here are the details:

1. There is a $0 option for Senior Portraits that is available to all students at either a campus roadshow at Methacton High School or private photo shoot at CADY studio. Parents are not obligated to purchase a photo package from CADY, the $0 session will be the photo that is used in next year's High School Yearbook.
2. Methacton High School will have (2) dates available for photos to be taken at the High School. The dates are 10/2 and 10/22. Time slots open sequentially as others fill so continue to check the site as more times will be made available.
3. Most sessions will include a paperback portfolio being sent to you featuring photos from your session. The portfolio is sent with a return label for your convenience. If you do not wish to keep the portfolio, simply return it by the deadline indicated on your CADY student dashboard. If you choose to keep the portfolio, there will be a charge.
4. Photo prices for Senior Portraits vary in price and begin at $49.99. Packages are more expensive but a la carte options are available. Cady has options for everyone!
5. All Seniors will be gifted a 5x7 cap & gown photo with their diploma at graduation.

Welcome back to school!

We are Kathy Thompson and Kim McDonald, your students’ school nurses.

We are excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year!

To help ensure your student’s well-being at school and maintain up-to-date medical records, we will be sending home a packet with forms for you to review and complete.

Thank you for your prompt attention in completing and returning these forms. Feel free to return these forms via email or have your student return to the Nurse's office.

For your convenience, the forms included in the packet are listed below.

ESPANOL: Los formularios están disponibles, por favor háganos saber si los necesita.

FORMS:

• 2025-2026 Student Heath Form (Pink Form) (Updates pertinent information and provides permission for us to provide over the counter medications, such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil), Throat Lozenges, Throat Spray, Benadryl, Neosporin and Coke Syrup (Cola Syrup for nausea).

• Medication Policy

• Medication Permission Form (For any prescription or OTC meds not listed above)

• 11TH GRADE ONLY: SCHOOL PHYSICAL PERMISSION FORM (Green Form)

• Physical Form: NEEDED IN 11TH GRADE (Office Visit print out from physician, Sports Physical or Drivers License Physical are acceptable)

• Pennsylvania Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

  
  

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us via email at kthompson@methacton.org and/or kmcdonald@methacton.org . Or by phone 610-489-5000 at x25063 or x25040

Kimberley A McDonald, RN, CSN, MS SEL

Certified School Nurse

Methacton High School

610-489-5000 x25040

kmcdonald@methacton.org

Visit our website at : Methacton High School; School Nurse Website

Resources (click on links for more information):

• Montgomery County Health Department: School Immunization Information

• 11th Grade Physical Form (English) (Needed On File Prior to 12th grade School Year)

• 11th Grade Physical Form (Spanish); (Needed On File Prior to 12th Grade School Year)

• PA Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)