MPHS Students and Families,

These past few weeks have been full of energy and excitement at MPHS! Make sure you check out all the pictures posted below of our amazing students and their activities.

Our students kicked off AP testing and now on Monday, May 19, begins our SOL testing! Our students have been focused and determined. Shoutout to our incredible staff for creating a calm, supportive and organized environment for learning during this busy time.

Please make sure you check out the information below with testing schedule and bus routes. As a reminder, testers only will be in the building on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Testers may leave the building once their test is complete.

As we wrap up our testing there will still be a lot going on in our classrooms as we finish the 4th Quarter strong. All students are expected to attend school each day to complete their assignments and requirements.

Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and programs. As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Charles Forrest

Principal

• May 19 - Math and History SOLs - only testers in the building, see SOL information below.
• May 10 - CNA Capstone Presentation - HS Commons, 5:30 pm
• May 20 - Reading SOL & Workplace Readiness test - only testers in the building, see SOL information below
• May 21 - Science SOL & W!SE test - only testers in the building, see SOL information below.
• May 21 - Spring POPS Concert - MS Auditorium, 7:00 pm
• May 22 - Spring Athletics Awards in the Commons, 6:00 pm
• May 23 - Last Day of Classes for Seniors in good standing!
• May 26 - Memorial Day, no school
• May 27 - Senior Picnic, permission slips due to Ms. Blevins by May 19
• May 29 - Honors Assembly, HS Gym, 8:00 am
• May 31 - Graduation!
• June 4 - Family Market starts at 4 pm in the HS Counseling hallway
• June 6 - Last Day of School; dismissal at 10:30. Summer break!

This is a reminder that our SOL testing for Semester 2 begins May 19. Only testers will attend school Monday, May 19; Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21.

Monday, May 19

• Morning Test Session: Math SOLs (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)

• Afternoon Test Session: History SOLs (World History II, US History)

Tuesday, May 20

• Morning Test Session: Reading SOL for students in English 11

• Afternoon Test Session: Credential Testing: Workplace Readiness Skills tests

Wednesday, May 21

• Morning Test Session: Science SOLs (Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry)

• Afternoon Test Session: Credential Testing: W!SE Financial Literacy for students enrolled in Economics & Personal Finance.

Important Reminders:

• Please refrain from travel or appointments during this time as we want all our students to be successful!
• SOL tests are taken on a student’s Chromebook; please be sure devices are charged and in working order prior to your test. If you need help, please let us know prior to testing.
• Students who do not have an SOL test will complete an asynchronous assignment at home. Assignments will be posted in Canvas.
• There will be a morning test session and an “afternoon” test session each day.
• Morning testing starts at 7:25 AM. Testers can ride their normal bus to MPHS. There will be a return home bus from MPHS around 10:30 AM for those who have completed their SOLs.
• Students with rides, or who walk, can leave starting at 9:30 AM when finished.
• “Afternoon” testing starts at 10:30 AM. If your student needs to ride the bus to school for the afternoon session a bus schedule is below. Afternoon testers will depart at normal dismissal time.
• Students with rides, or who walk, can leave starting at 12:45 PM when finished.

Please call the main office if you have any questions, or email our Testing Coordinator, Maggie Morrison (maggie.morrison@mpark.net). Helpful information can also be found at: https://mphs.mpark.net/academics/testing.

Congratulations to Jeffrey Ramirez-Majano and Renzzo Antayhua Tasayco!

Our MPHS students proudly displayed their work at the Governor's School Research Symposium!

MPHS had an amazing evening of showcasing our diverse school community! It was fabulous as a community to come together to share, laugh, and eat! Many thanks to all the parents, community supporters, and staff who made this evening possible. Our students were the driving force and organizers of this cherished event; their leadership was inspirational!

Our seniors celebrated their next steps in life by indication their plans for next year. Each senior had the opportunity to indicate their choice of career, college, or military service! Each senior had the opportunity to celebrate their own unique journey. Held in the Counseling hallway, the event featured music, small gifts, and plenty of photo ops. Representatives from NOVA were also available to help students with applications and to answer any questions.

Graduation is quickly approaching! We shared important information on April 9 with our seniors and senior parents. Please refer to the attached Senior Events information below.

Please note that this year we will have a new Graduation start time of 8:30 am on May 31. We have made this change with everyone’s health and safety in mind due to any heat related issues.

The senior portrait scheduling page is now active and open for rising seniors to select June appointment date and times. The link for seniors to schedule their appointments is below.

Just a few tips about scheduling:

• Rising seniors have been sent an email with an alert that the scheduling site is open. Please check your Spam folder as sometimes our emails are sent to Spam.

• Seniors can access the scheduling site either through the customized link provided or by visiting the Legacy Studios website and searching by school.

• Both the school customized link and a link to the Legacy Studios website are provided here:

· https://seniors.legacystudios.com/

· https://seniors.legacystudios.com/manassas-park-hs-va/

• Below is the contact information for our customer care service in case you need any assistance.

· Call: 716-512-6336

· Email: customercare@legacystudios.com

· Chat: https://seniors.legacystudios.com

Our talented students and staff put on an amazing performance of The Addams Family. The show entrained us from start to finish with catchy music, colorful sets, and standout performances. Job well done!

Please check out our athletic calendar and website for up to date information: https://www.northwesterndistrictva.org/public/genie/294/school/905/. You can also check our athletic website at https://mpcougarsathletics.com/

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

We want to inform you that MPHS is currently in the process of hiring a new Activities Director and a new Head Football Coach. We are committed to selecting candidates who will best support our students' growth, school spirit, and athletic excellence.

In the meantime, football workouts will continue as scheduled in the Fitness Center after school. We appreciate your support in encouraging your student-athletes to attend and stay engaged during this transitional period.

We will provide updates as the hiring process progresses. Thank you for your continued support of our school and programs.

Legislation introduced in the Virginia General Assembly and recently signed into law will result in two significant changes to the athletic pre-participation examination (physical) requirements for student-athletes:

Beginning July 1, 2025, athletic physicals will be considered valid for a period of 14 months from the date the form is signed by the medical provider completing the exam. This is the date on page 3 of the VHSL Athletic Participation/Parent Consent/Physical Examination Form (revised January 2021).

Beginning May 1, 2025, student-athletes are EXPECTED to have athletic physicals completed on the new VHSL Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Evaluation Form (revised April 2025) for the 2025-2026 school year. You may pick up a copy in the Main Office.

• Student-athletes MUST submit, at minimum, pages 1, 2 AND 3 of the new form to be eligible to participate.
  • This includes the two pages from the VHSL (pages 1 and 2) AND the Medical Eligibility Form (page 3).
• This form will be valid for a period of 14 months from the date the form is signed by the medical provider completing the exam. This is the date on the Medical Eligibility Form (page 3).
• Physicals completed on the “old” form dated July 1, 2025 and beyond WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

First Annual Manassas Park PTSO Family Dance – May 22nd Save the date! Our First Annual MPark PTSO Family Dance will be held at the Manassas Park Community Center on Thursday, May 22nd. Bring the whole family for a night of treats, music, games, prizes, and free family photos in our professional photo booth. You won’t want to miss it!

We can’t wait to see you!

Your, Manassas Park PTSO

This program is a free, 10-month leadership experience for parents, guardians, and community members who want to deepen their understanding of how our schools work and become more engaged, informed advocates for education. Through monthly evening sessions, participants will explore topics such as budgeting, curriculum, CTE, student support, school safety, and more. They’ll connect with district leaders, take part in interactive activities, and graduate with a certificate and public recognition.

The application window opens April 15 and closes June 1, 2025. Participants will be notified by June 15.

Please follow the link for the application: https://forms.gle/mN4winWUu264aAs99

mailto:melissa.pitts@mpark.net

mailto:tricia.williams@mpark.net

Email: charles.forrest@mpark.net
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