The Pulse Post 8/25-8/29

This week, we proudly introduced our three Teacher of the Year finalists:

⚕️ Mr. Boulware – Health Science

🎨 Ms. Guzman – Art
⚕️ Dr. Mitchell – Health Science

Each of these outstanding educators goes above and beyond to inspire students, foster creativity, and bring learning to life. We are grateful for their dedication and the positive impact they make every day at McClure Health Science High School. Congratulations to our finalists! 🎉

Big congratulations to Noe, Jayden, and Jair — our 9th grade assembly quiz winners! They stopped by the 9th Grade Office Suite to claim their prizes, and we’re so proud of the way they kicked off the year. 🌟👏 #ClassOf2029

Our students raced into the weekend Mario Kart–style at last week’s Friday Funday! 🏁 From scooters to costumes to cheering squads, the competition was full of energy, laughter, and school spirit.

Big thanks to everyone who joined in and congratulations to our prize winners! 🍄⭐️

Congratulations to Ms. Sladja Ray, whose work was featured in the Mili Duels – Anthology of Contemporary World Poetry (2012–2025), a collection showcasing 137 authors from 113 countries. Representing the United States, Ms. Ray was recognized for her powerful writing on heritage, immigration, and belonging.

We are proud to see her creativity celebrated on a global stage and even prouder of the way she inspires students each day here at McClure Health Science High School! 🌟📚

Join the 2025–26 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council! Share your ideas and help shape the future of our schools. Applications open August 7–26 in the Student Portal. Applications are due by Tuesday, August 26 at 10 p.m.

Click here for more information.

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! 💙

Click here

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.

McClure Health Science High School orientation forms and parent acknowledgments will be in ParentSquare for the 2025-2026 school year.

Beginning July 19, all required forms will be available online. If you have more than one student at MHSHS, you will need to complete the forms for each student separately. Visit your ParentSquare account to complete this process.

Need help with ParentSquare? Click HERE to go to the GCPS ParentSquare information page.

While individual teachers may request specific items once school begins, the following supplies will help students start the year prepared.

✏️ General Supplies:

• Backpack (labeled with student’s name)

• 1–2 inch binder with dividers

• College-ruled loose-leaf notebook paper

• Spiral notebooks or composition books (3–5 total)

• Pocket folders with prongs (2–3)

• Pens (blue or black ink) and pencils (#2 or mechanical)

• Highlighters (assorted colors)

• Colored pencils or markers

• Pencil pouch

• Erasers

• Glue sticks or tape

• Scissors

• Index cards (3x5)

• Sticky notes

💻 Technology-Related:

• Headphones/earbuds (for Chromebook use)

• Chromebook case (optional but recommended)

• USB drive (optional, if students prefer it for saving work)

🧼 Helpful Extras for Classrooms:

• Tissues

• Hand sanitizer

• Disinfecting wipes

💌 Pulse Posts – Sent every Friday via ParentSquare with updates, reminders & celebrations

📱 Follow Us on Instagram:

• @mhshs.9thgrade
• 9th Grade Highlights
• @mcclurehealthsciencehigh
• School-wide News & Events

📆 Check the School Calendar:

• 🔗Linked Here

Stay informed about important dates, breaks, and events

🗣️ Talk to Your Student:
Ask about what they're learning and how they're adjusting

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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McClure Health Science High School

3921 Club Drive, Duluth, GA

770-806-7900

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