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- Weekly on and off Campus Events

- MHHS Events

- E-bike Safety Course

- Mission Hills Dance Team proudly Presents Sunset Boulevard

- MHHS Spotlights

- Urgent: Dangerous TikTok Chromebook Challenge

- Textbook Recommendation from our Community Needed!

- Make sure you get your sophomore their '24-'25 MHHS Yearbook

- Project Next: Summer Opportunities for Students: Career Exploration, College Visits & More!

MONDAY MAY 12

330PM JV Baseball vs. Rancho Bernardo @mhhs baseball field

330PM Freshman Baseball vs. Rancho Bernardo @mhhs baseball field

400PM Varsity Softball vs. San Marcos @mhhs softball field

430PM Middle school Track & Field vs. SMUSD @mhhs stadium

TUESDAY MAY 13

400PM Varsity Baseball vs. San Pasqual @mhhs baseball field

500PM E-Bike course @mhhs library

630PM Incoming Freshman Football Meeting @mhhs theatre

FRIDAY MAY 16

330PM Junior Varsity Softball vs. San Marcos @hollandia West

600PM Spring Dance Sunset Boulevard @mhhs theatre

SATURDAY MAY 17

600PM Spring Dance Sunset Boulevard @mhhs theatre

May Events

5/20 | Dance Team Tryouts & Choir & Percussion

05/21 |Concert & Symphonic Band

05/22 |Wind Ensemble & Chamber Music

05/23 | Senior Signing and Senior Sunset

05/27| Battle of the Bands

05/28| Kaleidoscope Awards

05/29 |Jazz Band

05/27-31 | Kaleidoscope Festival of the Arts

Permit process: Students looking to ride must attend

an in-person safety course with one parent or

guardian, led by the Sheriff’s Office. Safety course

dates are listed to the right.

Upon completion of the safety course, students will

receive their permit stickers to be placed on their bike

and helmet. Students will not be allowed to park

their bike or e-bike on campus without a permit.

Next course is May 13th at 5:30pm @ MHHS Library

Informational meeting for incoming freshman parents in the Theatre at 6:30pm

Sunset Boulevard

Redwood Hall, Theatre

Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th at 6:00pm

Tickets>> https://gofan.co/app/school/CA67720

May 19 · During lunch on the plaza

Therapy Dogs from Love on a Leash

May 30 · During lunch on the plaza

Come Join Us!

Come Join Us!

Saturday, May 1st 10am-2pm

Student artwork, performances, kids activities, food, and more.

MHHS Senior Adriel Bibiano who recently represented Mission Hills High School and our region at the Migrant Education Speech and Debate Tournament.

Adriel represented us at the state level and took home first place! Congratulations, Adriel!

May 8th, 2025 Monica Meraz and the Mission Hills Youth Advocacy Coalition was recognized by Friday Night Live and the San Diego Department of Education for outstanding commitment to youth advocacy, promoting healthy living among youth, and prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.

Isaac Peralta (‘28) soared at CIF Dive Finals, earning 3rd in Division 1, 3rd in all of San Diego County, and qualifying for the California State Championship Meet in Clovis, CA on May 15!

One of our talented students, Zahid, is a finalist in the Special Districts National Video Contest! He’s representing Mission Hills High School on a national level and needs your votes — and your students’ votes — to win!

If he wins, he will receive a cash scholarship — so every vote truly counts.

Please take a moment to vote and encourage your students to do the same:
https://districtsmakethedifference.org/video-contest

Let’s show our Grizzly pride and support Zahid in this amazing opportunity!

Thank you,

Mrs. Kniseley

Click here to view calendar

The 2025 yearbook is your chance to capture and preserve the unforgettable memories of your student’s final year at our school. Available now for $90, you can purchase a copy in the Finance Office or conveniently online through the Student Store. Purchase here

This year’s edition is packed with special features that highlight our amazing seniors — including the Cardinal Scholar section, college commitment pages, senior portraits, baby pictures, and so many more snapshots from events and everyday moments throughout the year. From academic achievements to personal milestones, this book is a keepsake your family will treasure for years to come. Don’t miss out on celebrating your Grizzly’s journey — make sure to get your copy today!

We would love to recognize your accomplishments and scholarships you have received. If you have received a scholarship, please complete this form by Friday, May 16th to be added to the Senior Awards Program.

Senior Awards Night - Wednesday, June 4th

• Community Based Scholarships
• Military Scholarships
• University/College Scholarships

* CSF, NHS, and Seal of Biliteracy & Civic Engagement will automatically be added to the program.

If you are receiving multiple scholarships, please complete a NEW form for each award.

Dear Parents,

We want to alert you to a dangerous TikTok trend encouraging students to insert objects into Chromebook USB ports to make the device "smoke." This behavior is not only hazardous but also poses risks of injury, fire, and property damage, and is also considered vandalism.

Students found to be engaging in this activity will be fined a minimum of $20 for damage. If the Chromebook is irreparably harmed, families will be responsible for the full $365 replacement cost (not covered by insurance). Disciplinary action will also be taken and may involve law enforcement.

Please speak with your child about the serious safety risks and consequences of this challenge, and remind them of the importance of using school devices responsibly.

San Marcos Unified School District is reviewing a new curriculum for adoption in the following high school courses: AP U.S. Government, Spanish for Spanish Speakers, and Science, including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Community members are invited to view the proposed instructional materials on the SMUSD website under the Curriculum and Instruction webpage. Here is a direct link: https://www.smusd.org/departments/curriculum_and_instruction__tk-12_/textbook_recommendations. The link will be active until June 13th.

Grizzly parents, make sure you get your sophomore their '24-'25 MHHS Yearbook before they're all gone! Don't miss out on this chance for your student to always have a physical reminder of their amazing second year of high school. Payments of $90 are accepted at the Mission Hills High School finance office or online on the MHHS webstore through the MHHS website. The last day to pre-order is quickly arriving on May 23rd. (or until we are sold out).

Project Next's Summer FYI (Future You Initiative)

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for our FYI Summer 2025 workshop: Pack Your Future – The Essentials for Adulting 101.

This two-day event helps students build essential life and career skills before they graduate. From financial literacy and personal development to communication and goal setting, students will walk away more confident, more prepared—and more excited for what’s next.

Registration link: bit.ly/SummerFYI2025

We are SIAPS, the access component of SPACES, a student-initiated and student-run resource center at UCSD. We are excited to invite high school or community college students to attend Cycle 18 SIAPS College Day happening on May 17th, 2025 at Price Center, University of California San Diego!

This College Day is completely free (lunch and dinner provided) and open to everyone with opportunities to tour UCSD, explore different research labs, connect with undergraduate students, and more! Each student will receive a tote bag, sticker, and opportunity to win an IPAD!

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/4v1eiwiS7BzjYCBG6

Registration Deadline: May 14th at 11:59PM

The library will be closed for AP testing from May 2-23.

During the library closure, all Chromebook/library business will be run out of the Textbook Office (located downstairs across from the AP office).

The library will reopen for study hall (aka "Quiet Library") from May 27-30 before closing for the school year.

"Quiet Library" is for any student who needs a quiet space before/after school or during lunch to focus on assignments or study for exams. We have printers, textbooks, charging stations, and study guides available.

Seniors received an email from the MHHS Library/Textbook Office on May 1st that listed all of the items and fines on their library accounts. Seniors must return all items listed and pay for any fines on their library accounts no later than Monday, June 9 to receive their graduation tickets. All students will have scheduled class time the week before finals to return textbooks. Outside of these class visits, students are responsible for turning in items on their own time.

Returning students will KEEP their school-issued Chromebook and charger over the summer for use next year. Returning students must turn in their textbooks by the last day of school (Wednesday, June 11).

What do I owe the Library?

How to Pay MHHS Library/Chromebook Fines

If you have any questions about your student's account, please contact us:

MHHS Library/Textbook Office

Phone: 760-290-2733

Email: mhhs.library@smusd.org

Hours: 7:45-4:00, M-F

Hello Grizzly Families!

As we continue to navigate this school year, we want to take a moment to remind both parents/guardians and students about our attendance procedures.

• If your student was marked absent in error, please have your student contact the teacher. The teacher must then email or call the Attendance Office with the correction. Your student is responsible for speaking to the teacher to clear these absences.

• If you are aware that your student will be late to school for any reason, we do ask that a parent/guardian give us a call BEFORE your student arrives to school or the student must provide a Doctor/Dental note at the window upon arrival. Please be sure that your student checks in either with the Attendance Window or with a Campus Supervisor stationed in the student parking lot. By having them check in, we are able to get their time of arrival and excuse the classes they may have missed.

• If your student is leaving early, we do ask that a parent/guardian call the Attendance Office at least 1 HOUR BEFORE the time the student is needed.

If you are calling during normal business hours, and reach the voicemail, it is because we are on another line or helping a parent/student at the window. PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE at 760-290-2705 / 760-290-2715 / 760-290-2716 .. Voicemails are retrieved regularly throughout the day. Please be aware that the Attendance Office does not call back unless more information is needed. Please refer to the MHHS website for additional information, regarding Attendance.

This is a reminder that all students who park in the school’s student parking lot must have a valid parking permit. We conduct regular parking sweeps, and students who do not have a permit or are in violation of the parking policy will receive the following consequences:

• 1st Violation: Warning
• 2nd Violation: May result in a $20 citation fee
• 3rd Violation: May result in towing

Additionally, first-time permit applicants are required to complete a Start Smart course with a parent/guardian.

We believe every student deserves access to education and support, regardless of immigration status.

We’re here to uplift our students and empower them with financial aid and scholarship resources, and guidance for their educational journey

You are not alone, and your dreams matter.

Follow for updates, support, and inspiration!

https://sites.google.com/smusd.org/mhhs-counseling/dreamer-resource-hub

ParentSquare is the primary communication platform for all school communication throughout SMUSD, utilizing email, text, and app notifications. We encourage parents to download the free mobile app and view their Notifications settings on when and how they are notified.

For a quick Parent 101 ParentSquare video overview, please click here.

Students will be using their SMUSD google account to "Sign in with Google". You can also sign in using the website: https://www.mystudentsquare.com/signin

Check out the StudentSquare- Getting Started Guide

We take the safety of our students and staff seriously, and a part of this is ensuring everyone who is on a school campus is cleared and approved to be present. As a result, there is a new volunteer clearance process with different requirements for different types of school or classroom volunteer commitments.

We have outlined each of these volunteer levels with their requirements, please click here for more information or see the flyer here.

SMUSD has a new webstore for online purchases. All Mission Hills students and families will need to create an account to purchase items online. If you have any questions about creating your webstore account email our ASB Director, Mrs. O’Neil, at jocelyn.oneil@smsud.org.

>> HOW TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT

>> HOW TO ADD MULTIPLE STUDENTS

A-Ca | Mrs. Baker: cherryl.baker@smusd.org

Ce-Gal | Mrs. Segal: angela.segal@smusd.org

Gam-Ja | Mr. Cruz: eric.cruz@smusd.org

Je-Men | Ms. Molina: carolyn.molina@smusd.org

Mer-Pg | Mrs. Goldstein: kathleen.goldstein@smusd.org

Ph-Sh | Mrs. Martinez Alejandre: susan.martinezalejandre@smusd.org

Si-Z | Mrs. Rios: adriana.rios@smusd.org

CTE/ Future Ready Counselor | Mrs. Brizeno stephanie.brizeno@smusd.org

Click here for the Counseling Department website.

Struggling with math? Don't let it hold you back! Math tutoring can help you build a strong foundation, boost your confidence, and improve your grades. With personalized attention and expert guidance, you'll gain a deeper understanding of complex concepts and develop essential problem-solving skills. Invest in your future and unlock your full potential with math tutoring.

Math tutoring @MHHS

Please click flyer link for more info

ELA tutoring can help you with essay feedback + revisions, reading comprehension, homework, make up work and MUCH more...

Questions: Email corynn.mcdougall@smusd.org

The calendar link outlines the regular schedule for AP/Honors tutoring. However, students are welcome to meet for other classes not listed. The calendar simply serves to provide reliable, consistent tutoring to students at MHHS.

PROGRESS REPORT DATES

02/28 | Progress Report 1

04/25 | Progress Report 2

06/11 | Semester 2 Final Report Card

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If you are new to MHHS, need a ParentVUE Activation Code, or have trouble logging into your account, please contact Angela Ochoa at Angela.Ochoa@smusd.org or (760) 290-2720.

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If you have anything you'd like to see added, please reach out to Jillian Ryan.

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Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.

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