High School Happenings

Dear High School Families,

The start of a new school year is just around the corner, and we are so excited to welcome our students back! A new school year brings new opportunities to learn, grow, build relationships, and create memories together.

As we prepare for the first day, please know that our entire staff is ready to support your child. We understand that the beginning of a school year can bring a mix of excitement and nervousness, especially for students who are entering a new grade or a new school. We will be here to help them feel comfortable, connected, and confident.

Thank you for partnering with us and trusting us with your children each day. We are looking forward to a wonderful year filled with learning, kindness, school spirit, and success. Let's make it a great one!

Please remind your child to check Power School for their most updated schedule. We've had last minute changes and we want to make sure your child has the most up-to-date schedule.

Parents and guardians must report absences using one of two approved methods.

Use the attendance reporting feature in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. This online tool notifies the school and fulfills the written note requirement.

You may also call your child’s school to report the absence. Phone reports require a written parent or guardian note to be submitted within three days of the absence.

If leaving a message, please provide:

Your child’s full name
Your name
The reason for the absence
Your contact number

Please know that emails will not be accepted for attendance reporting.

Throughout the year, we will encourage students to stay focused on making choices that are respectful, responsible, and safe. All behaviors/misbehaviors can fall within one or more of these values. As students continue to grow into young adults, the understanding of how their choices may impact others is important.

As we emphasize three core school values (respect, responsibility, and safety), we will be encouraging students to be on time to school and class. Students will receive an after-school detention after being late three times (unexcused).

If you arrive before 7:15, please do not wait in line. Drop your child off and we will open the doors at 7:15 am. Please follow the white arrows and pull all the way up to the LGI entrance which is right by the thick white line in the above picture. Students will be allowed to exit the car anywhere along the sidewalk the entire length of the car line. Please have your child sit on the right side of the car. During morning drop off between 7:15 and 7:35 cars will NOT be permitted to pass on the left. Students who arrive after 7:35 will be sent to the office for a late pass. Please be respectful to the teachers volunteers who are outside ensuring the safety of your children.

Student pick up is in the same location. Students are dismissed at 2:20. If you arrive early, please pull all the way up so we can fit as many cars as possible.

Welcome back to the new school year. We are excited to get the year off to a great start and this information should help ensure a smooth transition into the year.

If you wish to drive to the North Montco Campus you will need to complete both of the permission forms, Methacton's is attached and the NMTCC is linked, North Montco Parking Pass.

Both forms must be completed before you can drive to NMTCC. Until then, you need to take Methacton transportation to and from NMTCC.

If you have questions about , please see Mr. Robbins in C221, the assistant principals office. He will be the HS administrator to help with all NMTCC questions this year.

The Methacton Backpack Program provides students in need with supplemental food items. To sign up for food distribution for the 2026-2027 school year, please fill out the registration form.

8/31: First Day of School

9/2: Underclassman Picture Day

9/4 - 9/7: School's Closed

9/17: Back to School Night Grades 9 - 10

9/23: Back to School Night Grades 11 - 12

9/25: Senior Picture Day at MHS (appointment only)

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

We are excited to kick off the 2026-2027 school year!

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

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:

• 2026-2027 Student Health Form (Pink Sheet) (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