The Pulse Post Jan 19th-Jan 23rd
Vol. 5, Issue 22 | 1/19- 1/23
Dr. Hernandez' Message
Pulse Families,
We are proud of the continued accomplishments of our school community and appreciate your ongoing partnership. Please review the highlights and important reminders below.
🌟 School Highlights
2025 AP School Honor Roll Recognition- McClure Health Science High School has been recognized on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll. This honor reflects our commitment to expanding access to rigorous coursework and supporting student success.
Approved Therapeutic Services / Pharmacy Pathway- We are excited to announce a newly approved pathway that will allow us to continue growing our Health Science program and expanding opportunities for our students.
Custodial Inspection: 100%- We are celebrating our custodial team for achieving this outstanding accomplishment, which reflects their commitment and dedication to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming campus.
📌 Family Reminders
Georgia School Climate Survey- The Georgia School Climate Survey is now open. Last year, our family participation was the highest among all high schools, and we hope to achieve that distinction again this year. Your feedback helps guide important school and district decisions.
đź”— Survey link: here
Carpool Reminder- Arriving earlier during carpool helps ensure a smoother and safer drop-off process for all students.
Attendance Reminder- When a student returns after an absence, a parent or guardian note is required and should be submitted to the Main Office or through ParentVUE on the first day back. Students have up to 10 days to submit an excuse; after that, the absence will be marked unexcused. Instructions for submitting notes through ParentVUE are available on the MHSHS website.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we make McClure Health Science High School a safe, supportive, and successful learning environment.
Yours in Service,
Dr. Hernandez
Celebrations
9th Grade Student of the Month
Mia Bella Upegui-Alvarez
nominated by Ms. Davis
10th Grade Student of the Month
Ashly Morales Ramos
nominated by Coach Schick
11th Grade Student of the Month
Valeria Araujo-Lucena
nominated by Dr. Zigler
12th Grade Student of the Month
Fany Figueroa
nominated by Dr. Zigler
Teacher of the Month
Mr. Clarke
nominated by Mr. Farrar
Staff Member of the Month
Ms. Kuhn
nominated by Mrs. Berry
🌟 Care Award Recognition💕
🌟 ACCESS Pep Rally Success📣
On Friday, we proudly hosted our first-ever ACCESS Pep Rally, and it was a huge success! Students learned what to expect on the ACCESS test, why the assessment matters, and how their effort can directly impact their academic journey.
Students were also excited to learn about the incentives for success, including rewards for exiting the ESOL program or moving up two proficiency bands. The energy and clarity from the pep rally helped students feel more confident and motivated going into testing.
A special thank-you goes out to our teachers, HoPe students, and internship students who helped plan, lead, and support the event. Your teamwork and dedication played a key role in making the pep rally engaging and meaningful.
We are excited to share that this pep rally was a significant factor in our increased student attendance and strong effort on ACCESS testing days. We are proud of our students and grateful to everyone who helped make this milestone event a success!
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Check Out What's Happening
📲 Customize Your ParentSquare Experience
ParentSquare is our primary communication tool for school and district updates. Families can customize how and when they receive messages (email, text, or app notifications) to stay informed in the way that works best for them.
đź”— Learn how to customize your ParentSquare notifications here:
https://www.gcpsk12.org/students/handbook-information-for-students-and-families/parentsquare/customizing-your-parentsquare-experience
Counseling Corner
Attention Seniors & Parents of Seniors!
Please click on the link to view the January edition of our Senior Newsletter:
Senior Newsletter - January Edition
Ms. Anderson
candice.anderson@gcpsk12.org
Senior Counselor
FAFSA Night
Need help completing the 2026–2027 FAFSA? We’ve got you covered!
FAFSA Night at McClure Health Science High School
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for hands-on assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid — a required step for college, technical school, and career training programs.
Bring with you:
Student & parent Social Security numbers
StudentAid.gov (FSA ID) usernames & passwords
2024 tax information or consent for IRS data transfer
College list
Both the student and a parent/guardian should attend. Registration is optional but recommended! Scan QR code to register.
Handbook
Electronic Procedures
Dress Code
Morning & Afternoon Carpool
đźš— Carpool Reminder
For everyone’s safety, we encourage families to arrive earlier during carpool. Earlier arrival helps reduce congestion and keeps our students safe.
Tardy Check-In Reminder for Car Riders
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:
- Log into StudentVUE.
- Click the ID icon in the bottom left corner.
- 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!
Check-in & Check-Out
After-School Events Pick-Up Plan
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 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.
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!
New Student Learning Space
Lunch Application
The Free and Reduced Price Application for SY25-26 is now available.
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.
Who can get FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS?
- 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.
Five Reasons to Complete a Free & Reduced Meal Application
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.
Chick-fil-A Lunch at MHSHS!
Everyday, Chick-fil-A sells lunch during all lunch periods, Monday–Friday.
Menu items include:
Payments accepted: Cash or Card.
How to Stay Connected
💌 Pulse Posts – Sent every Friday via ParentSquare with updates, reminders & celebrations
📱 Follow Us on Instagram:
- @mcclurehealthsciencehigh
- School-wide News & Events
📆 Check the School Calendar:
- đź”—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
đź“– Family Engagement Tips
Check out these tips on how to engage with your student at home: 2025 eTips
MHSHS Instagram
MHSHS Website
My Payments Plus
Calendar
Links for Easy Access
New to Us? Start Here
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