The Pulse Post Nov 3rd- Nov 7th

Happy November, MHSHS Families! 🍂

With the second half of the semester underway, here are a few important highlights to help us stay connected and moving forward together.

• Families in Need.- As we continue to stay attuned to the needs of our school community, we want to share helpful resources that may support families facing challenges. If you know of a family experiencing food insecurity, please explore the links below for local support and services.

1. New Mercies Christian Church
2. Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries
3. Duluth Co-Op

• National Family Engagement Month.- November is a time to celebrate the vital role families play in student success. At McClure, we believe that strong partnerships between home and school create the heartbeat of our community. Please take a moment to read my message to families on the importance of family engagement here. 💙 We encourage you to stay connected, participate in upcoming events, and explore meaningful ways to engage with your child’s learning. 📲 Click here for ways to engage!

• Digital Learning Day. - A quick reminder that Tuesday, November 4 is a DLD. Students will learn from home. Teachers will post resources and assignments on Google Classroom. They will also share with their students ways to communicate with them. This DLD also coincides with the E-SPLOST vote—Learn more how E-SPLOST has funded GCPS school buildings, buses, technology, safety upgrades, and instructional materials for nearly 30 years HERE.

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to helping every student thrive!

Yours in Service,
Dr. Hernandez

The Fall Spooktacular Band & Orchestra Concert was a thrilling success! Our talented student musicians filled the auditorium with incredible performances that showcased both skill and spirit. From haunting harmonies to lively Halloween favorites, the night was packed with energy and entertainment.

A special shoutout goes to our admin team and to Mr. Frew for stealing the show with their unforgettable rendition of the Monster Mash! 🎤🕺

What a perfect way to celebrate the season and the pulse of our school community—great job to all who performed and participated! 💙🎶

We love seeing our teachers show up and cheer on our students beyond the classroom! A big thank you to Mr. Farrar for supporting our girls at their softball game — a 16–1 victory! Your presence and encouragement mean so much to our students and help keep the Pulse spirit alive!

The MHSHS Peer Leaders, led by Ms. Guzmán, represented The Pulse with pride at the 2025 GCPS Peer Leadership Conference! 💙 Students engaged in inspiring workshops, connected with peers from across the district, and learned from dynamic keynote speakers who challenged them to lead with empathy, confidence, and vision.

It was an energizing and empowering event—and our students can’t wait to bring back fresh ideas and leadership strategies to strengthen our McClure community! 🩵✨

Mrs. Zamora’s Photography class spent a beautiful morning exploring the Cherokee Trail at Stone Mountain Park, putting their creativity and camera skills to the test! Students practiced composition, lighting, and perspective as they captured nature’s details from every angle.

We can’t wait to see their stunning shots and the unique ways they’ve brought the landscape to life through their lenses! 🌿✨

Last Friday, Ms. Groves welcomed Radloff and Lilburn Middle School’s band for an in-house field trip to explore our MHSHS Band program! Thank you for all of the volunteers that stepped up and lent a hand—your support makes all the difference. Thank you for helping us showcase The Pulse! 💙

A huge shoutout to our amazing HoPe Club for showing up on a Saturday to host McClure’s first-ever Car Wash! 🚗💙 Their hard work, teamwork, and enthusiasm turned an ordinary weekend into an extraordinary community event.

Students came together to scrub, rinse, and shine—all while raising school spirit and spreading positivity. Thank you, HoPe Club, for making a splash and showing what leadership and service look like in action! 🌟

The friendly showdown between HoPe Club and Boys 2 Men was a huge hit! From impressive plays to nonstop energy, both teams brought their A-game and filled the field with excitement, teamwork, and school spirit.

The crowd loved every minute—and we’re already looking forward to Round Two! 👀🔥 Great job to both groups for fostering fun, friendly competition, and unity across The Pulse! 💙

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• 🍽️ Digital Learning Day Meal Distribution – Tuesday, November 4

• On this day, our School Nutrition Program will distribute free lunches by bus to students across the community.

  🚌 Meal Distribution Details:

  • Buses will deliver lunches following the same routes used on previous DLDs.

  • Each bag will include one lunch.

  • Meals are available for all children 18 and under—no student ID is required.

  • Buses will arrive around 10:45–11:00 a.m. and return by noon (times may vary slightly by route).

  We’re grateful for our School Nutrition Program team for ensuring all students have access to meals during DLDs. 💙

• Any students who would like to get volunteer hours by helping with school tours for this event please see Ms. Alonso or Ms. Carreon.

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STUDENTS:

🦃 Think You Can Win a Turkey? 🏃‍♂️💨

Get ready for our McClure Health Science High School Turkey Trot on November 18th from 2–3 PM! Join us outside (rain or shine!) for a fun race and the chance to win a free turkey just in time for the holidays! 🏅

Whether you’re racing for glory or cheering from the sidelines, come out and be part of the fun. Let’s see who’s the fastest turkey on campus! 💙

Families, please remember that students must be picked up within 15–30 minutes after an event concludes.
Late pickups may result in students losing the privilege to participate in future after-school activities.

To help ensure smooth dismissal, please review our After-School Pick-Up Map and Plan below:
📍 View Pick-Up Plan / Map

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and ensure that events run smoothly and on time! 💙

To keep dismissal safe and efficient during after-school events (such as Pink Out, Hispanic Heritage Festival, International Night, Black History Month Cookout, etc.) , please review our pick-up plan and traffic flow map before you arrive.

If your student arrives late to school, they will need to scan their Student ID barcode in order to receive a tardy pass. Students can access their barcode easily in StudentVUE:

1. Log into StudentVUE.
2. Click the ID icon in the bottom left corner.
3. Swipe up to display the Student ID barcode.

Please encourage your student to practice accessing their barcode ahead of time so check-in can be quick and smooth!

Link HERE

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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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Check out these tips on how to engage with your student at home: 2025 eTips

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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