Manvel HS eNews

Good Afternoon Mav Nation,

We are in our last 2 weeks of school. As we are excited to close out the last 10 days of school, we need your help with reinforcing expectations. Please speak with your student about making good choices, turning in assignments, and coming to school daily.

Check your student's grades in SKYWARD! This will be the last week students can stay after school.

Seniors have 6 days of school left!

Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors have 10 days of school left.

The 4th Quarter is a busy time for ALL students. Parents & Guardians, it is important for your students to "lock in"! Turn in classwork on time, be present & on time daily, and follow the school rules. Below are some important dates in the 4th Quarter:

May 11th- AIMS Awards

May 12th- Choir Pop Show

May 14- Seniors begin Final Exams

May 14th- Top 20 Banquet

May 16th- Senior Trip

May 18th- Last day of School for SENIORS and Senior Walks

May 19th- Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors being Final Exams

May 19th- Senior Sunset at 7:30 PM

May 20th- Grad Practice at 9 AM and GRADUATION at 7:30 PM!!!

May 22nd- Last day of School

Attached are the required summer reading assignments for APA E1, APA E2, AP Seminar/APAE2 combo; AP E3; AP E4; and an extra credit summer reading assignment for anyone.

Next Level Urgent Care locations are offering $10 SPORTS PHYSICALS for the entire month of May.

It’s been a whirlwind week for our theatre program! We kicked things off with our Student Directed One-Act Plays (SOAPS)—a massive success showcasing incredible student direction, acting, and crew work. On Thursday, we headed to downtown Houston for a tour of The Alley Theatre production spaces, followed by a performance of The Midnight Shakespeare Club. Followed by an unforgettable Friday at the Tommy Tune Awards held at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Huge congratulations to our Mean Girls cast for their nominations in Ensemble and Costume Design, and a special shout-out to MaKenzie Walker-Pearson for her stellar performance in the TUTS Academy musical performance!

Stay informed and connected with the latest updates and Hoka Hey Shoutouts from Principal Baldwin by following her Principal Instagram page.

She will be showcasing daily highlights so the community can see the great things happening daily at MHS.

Dear Manvel High School Families,

At Manvel High School, the safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. We are asking families to help us reinforce the importance of students remaining on campus once they arrive in the morning.

With the opening of McDonald’s on Wednesday, 12/3, students were observed crossing Highway 6 to reach the restaurant, moving across the busy roadway in front of traffic. Students have also been seen walking along Highway 6 in the morning to visit Shipley’s Donuts. This presents a serious safety concern due to the heavy traffic and limited pedestrian access along this roadway. For the protection of all students, this practice must not occur.

As outlined in Alvin ISD policy, once students arrive on campus, they are required to remain on campus until dismissal. This policy is in place to ensure that students are supervised and safe throughout the school day. Leaving campus without authorization is not permitted.

We ask for your support in reinforcing this expectation with your student. Together, we can ensure that Manvel High School remains a safe environment where students can focus on learning and growth.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students safe.

Sincerely,

Jamie Baldwin

Manvel High School Principal

Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, parents must complete two forms in the Skyward Parent Portal:

• Health Notice and Consent Form
  
• Counseling Notice and Consent Form

Forms will be available beginning August 30, 2025, and must be submitted by September 12, 2025.

Please note: While parental consent is required for health and mental health services, certain legally required activities—such as behavioral threat assessments—require parental notification but do not allow an opt-out option under the law.

During the 89th Legislative Session, Senate Bill 12 was passed, requiring school districts to inform parents and guardians of their rights and to seek parental consent for students to participate in clubs.

Per SB 12: A school district or open-enrollment charter school must require the written consent of the parent of or person standing in parental relation to a student enrolled in the district or school before the student may participate in a student club.

Below is the Consent Form that must be completed for students to participate in clubs on campus.

Attention all Mavericks! Do you need assistance with homework, makeup hours, time to complete Edgenuity courses, access to computers and printers, or just need a quiet working environment after school? If so, Mav Lab might be the perfect place for you! Mav Lab is located in the library from 3-5 PM Tuesdays-Thursdays. We look forward to seeing you there!

As we look ahead to a successful 2025-26 school year, we want to make you aware of a new state law, House Bill 1481, which was passed by the Texas Legislature. House Bill 1481 prohibits students from using personal communication devices during the school day.

This law applies to:

• Cell phones
  
• Smartwatches
  
• Earbuds and headphones
  
• Tablets or any device that can text, call, record, or access the internet
  

In Alvin ISD, the expectation is simple: Not Seen. Not Heard. Not Taken.

Students may bring phones and personal electronic devices to school.

However, from the moment students enter the building in the morning until the final dismissal bell cell phones must be powered off or silenced, stored in a backpack or locker, and not used during class, passing periods, lunch, or restroom breaks.

Use in the Hallways

The use of personal communication devices in prohibited at all times.

Use at Lunch

Lunch is considered part of the school day so the use of electronic devices is prohibited under Texas Law.

Emergency Situations

Administrators may approve the use of cell phones in emergency situations where the device is necessary for the health or safety of students or others.

The Texas law requires school districts to administer disciplinary consequences if students violate the personal communication device policy in schools. Each infraction of this policy will result in the following escalating consequences:

• First offense – Device taken, returned to student
  
• Second – Parent must pick up
  
• Third – $15 fine + parent pickup
  

Refusal to hand over a device = disciplinary action per the Student Code of Conduct

Why this matters:

This law supports focused classrooms, respectful spaces, and safe learning for all.

Parents:

Please talk with your child about expectations before school starts. For emergencies, contact the campus office.