Lani was recognized by her class and the faculty of MPHS for being an outstanding Senior !

Commended students are recognized for their outstanding scores on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test!

Ahmad is one of 5 high school students chosen from across the country to receive this award!

• October 4 - Football at home vs. Paul Public Charter School, 7:00 pm.
• October 9 - PSAT for 10th & 11th grades
• October 10 - Family Market in Counseling Hallway at MPHS, starts at 4:00 pm.
• October 10 - Volleyball at home vs. James Wood. JV at 6:00 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
• October 11 - Football at home vs. Skyline, 7:00 pm. Senior Night for Football, Band, and Cheer.
• October 14 - No School; Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day
• October 17 - Fall Band Concert, MS Auditorium at 7:00 pm.
• October 18 - Homecoming Pep Rally, during 4th block.
• October 18 - Homecoming Football game vs. Meridian at 7:30 pm.
• October 19 - Homecoming Dance ticket sales October 11-17 during lunches. Outside guests must have forms approved by October 16.
• October 22 - Senior Portraits in HS Commons, 2:30-8:30 pm.
• October 22 - Volleyball at home vs. Warren County. JV at 6:00 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.
• October 23 - Cross Country at home, 5:00 pm. Senior Night!
• October 23 - College & Career Night in the HS Gym, 5:30-7:30 pm.
• October 24 - End of the 1st Quarter
• October 29 - Volleyball at home vs. Skyline. JV at 6:00 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm. Senior Night!
• October 30 - Trunk or Treat in the HS Bus loop.
• November 1 - No School; Diwali
• November 4 - No School for students; Parent Teacher Conferences from 10:00am - 6:00 pm.
• November 5 - No School; Election Day
• November 11 - No School; Veteran's Day
• November 14 - Family Market in Counseling Hallway at MPHS, starts at 4:00 pm.
• November 14-16 - Fall Play in MS Auditorium; 7 pm.
• November 19 - Senior Portraits in HS Commons, 2:30-8:30 pm.
• November 20 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving presentation in the MS Auditorium
• November 27-29 - No School; Fall Break

The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park Information Session

Saturday, October 5, 2024

8:30 a.m.

George Mason University

SciTech Campus Manassas

Colgan Hall, Verizon Auditorium

(Visitors should park in the Bull Run, Discovery or Freedom Center Parking Lots. Do NOT park in the Occoquan Lot)

The Governor’s School at Innovation Park (GS@IP) is a Virginia Academic Year Governor's School (AYGS) for the advanced study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), serving students in grades 11 and 12 from the Manassas Park City Public School, Manassas City Public School, and Prince William County Public School Divisions. This is an information session for tenth grade students and their parents to hear from the GS@IP Director on the program and considerations to make if interested in applying. There will be another information session on December 7, 2024 if interested students cannot attend on October 5.

Read more about GS@IP

• School Resource Officer (SRO)
• Manassas Park Police Department
• We are excited that Officer Munoz will be with us again this year. We are grateful for the way he supports our students and school community!
• mailto:elpidio.munoz@mpark.net
  

• School Safety Officer (SSO)
• We welcome back Mr. Turner; he is a 2016 graduate of MPHS!
• He assists students getting to class on time and helps keep us safe!
• mailto:raequaun.turner@mpark.net

Semester 1 - DATES and SIGN UP

• SAT at MPHS: October 5- Register HERE
• PSAT/NMSQT: October 9- Sign Up HERE
• DMV Testing: October 17- Sign Up HERE
• ASVAB Score Interpretation Session: October 24
• AP DEADLINE for Full Year and Semester 1 classes: October 31
• AP Test Payments due: November 8
• DMV Testing: November 21- Sign Up HERE
• PROJECT GRADUATION/SENIOR SEMINAR TESTING SESSION: December 6- December 19
• SAT at MPHS: December 7- Register HERE
• END OF COURSE TESTING for FIRST SEMESTER: January 8, 9, 10

If you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact our Testing Coordinator, Maggie Morrison: maggie.morrison@mpark.net

Please make sure you sign up in the Counseling Office to meet with admission officers!

• James Madison University - October 7, 10:30 am
• Randolph-Macon College - October 9, 10:30 am
• Christopher Newport University - October 10, 10:50 am
• Virginia Tech - October 22, 1 pm

Legacy Studios will offer Senior Portraits on October 22 and November 19 from 2:30-8:30 pm in the HS Commons. Please visit their website for more information: https://seniors.legacystudios.com/manassas-park-hs-va/

You may also contact them at: mailto:customercare@legacystudios.com

Seniors - check out the Counselors' Corner page on Canvas! There you will find information on:

1. "The Senior Checklist"
2. Scholarships
3. Colleges & Universities
4. FAFSA forms
5. Senior Checklist
6. SAT & ACT
7. and much more!

Please make sure that you have verified your information in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The completion of this process is required for ALL returning students.

Parents of returning students must access the PowerSchool Enrollment online forms through the PowerSchool Parent Portal at https://mpark.powerschool.com/public. The online forms contain demographic and emergency information you entered last year. During this process, you will verify the information is accurate or update any information that has changed. Parents will also electronically sign annual agreement forms for school district policies.

At least one parent is required to create a PowerSchool Parent Portal account. If you have multiple children in Manassas Park City Schools, you must verify information for each student, however only one parent account is necessary.

• If you have created a PowerSchool Parent Portal account in a previous school year, please use that account to log in. Please do not create a new account.
• If you have not created a PowerSchool parent account, directions can be found at https://www.mpark.net/resources/for_parents/power_school_for_parents

The completion of this process is required for all returning students. The online forms are now open.

How do I get started?

Visit https://mpark.powerschool.com/public and sign into your PowerSchool Parent Portal

1. Select the student you wish to verify data at the top
2. Click the ‘Registration’ link on the left side navigation menu
3. Agree to the terms and conditions
4. Click Begin Forms

If you have questions about your account, please contact the MPHS main office for assistance.

• Please check our our new Athletic website at https://mpcougarsathletics.com/! We will continue to update with schedules and important information.

• You may register your student for Winter, and/or Spring Sports: https://manassaspark-ar.rschooltoday.com/home

• If you have any questions regarding Fall sports you may contact the following coaches:
• Football - Mark Teague - mark.teague@mpark.net
• Volleyball - Doug Towle - doug.towle@mpark.net
• Cross Country - Ward Hugh - ward.hugh@mpark.net
• Golf - Gerry Campbell - gerry.campbell@mpark.net
• Cheer - Abby Duvall - abby.duvall@mpark.net

Christine Catalfamo, Assistant Activities Director, christine.catalfamo@mpark.net

Did you know Manassas Park City Schools has a PTSO?

Our organization comprises dedicated parents, teachers, students, and community members committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. Our mission is to bridge the gap between parents, teachers, and students by promoting collaboration and enhancing the educational experience for all stakeholders. The organization needs support to be successful. Click here for more information and to donate.

Upcoming Events:
October 17: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM PTSO Night at Chuck E. Cheese (7730 Stream Walk Lane, Manassas, VA)
October 29: Pumpkin Decorating Contest Entries Due to info@mparkptso.org (see flyer below for more information)
October 30: Donations for Parent/Teacher Conferences Due (see flyer below for more information)
October 30: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PTSO Meeting at Cougar Elementary
November 20: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PTSO Meeting at Manassas Park High School
December 10: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PTSO Dining Night at Noodles and Company

2024-2025 Officers
Jessica Benitez-President
Nishith Andharia-Vice President
Tara Cunningham-Secretary
Jenny Lopez-Treasurer

Website: https://www.mparkptso.org/ Email: info@mparkptso.org

mailto:melissa.pitts@mpark.net

mailto:tricia.williams@mpark.net

Email: charles.forrest@mpark.net
Website: www.mpark.net
Twitter: @seetrees