Mav Minutes

Here is where you can find links to a lot of valuable information -

Q1 report cards will be distributed during 1st block today. Students who are off campus should pick up their report cards from the Guidance Office.

Monday marks the start of National Yearbook Week! It was started by Ronald Reagan in 1987. To honor this week, our yearbook staff is holding a competition between grades to see which grade buys the most yearbooks. Currently, we have Freshmen at 86 books sold, Sophomores with 73, Juniors with 71, and Seniors taking the lead with 138 books sold. The grade with the most books sold by Friday October 9th will all get cookies the following Monday October 12th during lunch.

Purchase your yearbook now before the price increases - $80 during first semester; price increases to $90 during second semester. All online sales end on April 23, 2027.

Click the link below or scan the QR code to order. Use school code #15881.

School Cash is the only way to pay for school dues, club and class fees, field trips and all other school related fees. All students/parents need to sign up for a School Cash account. Click the link below.

Visit the MHS website for more information and to apply for parking.

It's time to order a yearbook and include a senior ad! Click the link below for more information on how to design and order your senior ad. The deadline to order a senior ad is Thursday, December 31.

If you haven't taken your senior portrait for the yearbook please sign up for a session at the Images SC studio.

UPDATED!! The deadline to have portraits made for the yearbook is OCTOBER 23.

Mauldin High PTSA is proud to fund eight $1,000 scholarships for graduating Seniors each year. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, seniors must join the PTSA by December 1, 2026. The cost of student membership is $10 and can be purchased using this link or the QR code in the graphic. Givebacks PTSA. For more information, email: Mauldinhighptsa@gmail.com

Please check google classroom for the link for shirts for the conference. We will wear them on the last day. Please purchase ASAP!!

The Lunch Bunch is an event created by your Student Ambassadors to provide an alternative place for students to eat lunch and meet new people! It is being held on Wednesday, October 28th during all lunches in the picnic area in front of the school! If there are any changes to dates or location due to weather, it will be announced!

You must be signed up in order to attend - the form must be completed by 8:45am on Wednesday, October 28th. Click the link below to sign up.

The application for freshman to apply to be a student ambassador is now open! Student Ambassadors are a selected group of students that represent the student body and give a voice to all students. The Student Ambassador Motto is: A student ambassador is a trusted leader who helps welcome and guide all students throughout the school year with positivity and connection with every step we take, by being a voice and advocate for all MAVS.

You must complete the application to be considered for a limited number of spots - click the link to apply. The deadline to apply is October 30 at 11:59 pm.

HOSA will have a meeting on Tuesday Oct 27 in the auditorium at 8 am. We will be discussing the State Leadership Conference in March.

Fall library punch cards are due in one week, on October 21st. If you haven't gotten one, it's not too late! Stop by the library to pick up your punch card, and return it to come to our cookie and bookmark making party!

While you're there, grab a Halloween Reading BINGO card. Check off as many boxes as you can while reading, and return it to get a cool 3D printed bookmark!

FCA meets every Friday morning at 8:00 am in the auditorium. All are welcome!!

Mauldin High School PTSA is proud to sponsor the National PTA Reflections Arts Program to give our students opportunities for recognition of their artistic talents and access to the arts. Every year students create original works of art in response to a student created theme. The 2026-27 theme is "What My Culture Means to Me” and we invite you to explore the arts and express yourself! Show your talents in one or all of these arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. Students may have unlimited entries. Artists will be recognized at the school level and will also have the opportunity to advance to the District, State and even National levels! All entries are submitted online only (not from school email or school computer). Submissions are due by Friday, January 8, 2027. If you have any questions please email mavptareflections@gmail.com

Want to show off your creativity and celebrate America’s 250th birthday? We’re hosting a school-wide creative competition, and we want to see what you can create! Submit an original poem, song, dance, performance, photograph, painting, sculpture, or any other artistic piece inspired by America’s 250th anniversary.

Submissions are due October 30th! Click the links below for the full instructions and the submission link. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Watts (B122).

Starting next week, students will have a chance to win a free ticket to the performance during lunches. STAY TUNED!

WHEN: OCTOBER 29TH-November 1st (THURSDAY-SUNDAY)

WHERE: MAULDIN AUDITORIUM

WHAT TIME: 7 PM (3PM SUNDAY MATINEE)

STUDENTS (WITH ID) $8.00

ADULTS- $10.00

FACULTY AND STAFF FREE (WITH ID)

SCAN QR CODE FOR TICKETS!

OR: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/mauldin-theatre/clue-tickets

Congratulations to the Maverick Marching Band for making Finals and finishing 10th in the Bands of America competition in Johnson City, Tennessee this past weekend. This is their 4th BOA Regional Finals. We are very proud of them!

Congratulations to our staff of the month for August - Ms. Amanda Duncan and Mr. Bill Evans!!

These are the links to the freshman class presentation and to the student ambassador slides.

Parents - You are cordially invited to attend an informational session for parents of students interested in applying to the Fine Arts Center for the 2027-2028 school year. This event is designed specifically for parents to learn more about our programs and gain insight into the opportunities available for students at the Fine Arts Center. We will cover the application and audition process so that families know what to expect.

Date - Thursday, December 10, 2026

Time - 7:00 p.m.

Location - Fine Arts Center; 102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville

Please note:

- Sign up for your spot here. Sign Up Genius

- Due to seating limitations only 2 parents per family can attend.

- If both parents are attending, both must sign up individually for a spot. This will allow us to accurately account for seating.

- This session is for 8th-11th grade parents only. Students should not attend.

- If the session is full, you can watch the program at the following link -https://www.youtube.com/@fineartscentergoogleacct1300/streams

The 2027 Upstate Premedical Immersion Camp (UPIC) Application is now open. The annual Upstate Premedical Immersion Camp (UPIC) is a pre-medicine pathway program for high school students in grades 9-12 who are interested in pursuing a career as a physician. The program provides hands-on experiences and meaningful exposure to the medical field. This is designed to increase the educational and mentorship opportunities available to all students. This program will involve medical students from the University of South Carolina - School of Medicine Greenville and resident/attending physicians from Prisma Health Upstate. The application closes at 5pm November 2, 2026.

Application Link: https://greenvillehealthsystem.formstack.com/forms/2027_upic_application

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is offering the Major Knowledge Pilot Program, a virtual initiative designed to help high school students explore college majors, learn about different fields of study, and gain insight into programs offered at participating institutions.

Please share this opportunity with your students and their parents and encourage them to register for the upcoming sessions:

October 14: Finance, Real Estate, and Business Management

October 21: Plumbing/HVAC and Industrial Engineering

October 22: Plumbing/HVAC and Industrial Engineering

Time: 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM

Registration is required - click the link below.

Registration is now open for the Fine Arts Center Audition/Portfolio Workshops. For more information, please go to - https://sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/auditionworkshops2026/performing-arts.

The application to attend the Fine Arts Center during the 2027-2028 school year opens on October 1, 2026. Interested students in grades 8-11 have until January 28, 2027, to complete the application. Students should speak to their School Counselor regarding the opportunity to tour the Fine Arts Center and explore their award-winning programs, which include:

• Architecture
• Creative Writing
• Dance
• Digital Filmmaking
• Music - Jazz Studies, Percussion, Recording Arts, Strings Chamber Music, Voice, Winds Chamber Music
• Theatre Design & Production
• Theatre Performance
• Visual Arts

For more information, please go to www.fineartscenter.net and click on ADMISSIONS.

The Clemson Career Workshop (CCW) is a two-year college preparation and Clemson recruitment program. Students apply during their sophomore year and, if selected, begin the program during the summer before their junior year.

Applications are now open until January 1, 2027. Application: https://admissions.clemson.edu/apply/?sr=b525f812-4db1-4ad8-9759-2956be7d505b

For more information, please visit https://www.clemson.edu/ceba/cpo/ccw.html.

Is your Chromebook slow or doing weird things? Update your Chromebook. Directions are in the Mav Minutes this week. They can also be found on the Library website under the Student tab throughout the year.

Click the link below for information on how to change your password.

Please congratulate the Girls Flag Football Team in their win over Hillcrest on Monday night. The varsity team moves to 6-2 on the season and will play their final game this coming Monday at Greenville High School.

GO MAVS!!!!