Manvel HS eNews

Good Morning Mav Nation,

I hope everyone had a great Fall Break. As students and staff return to school tomorrow (Monday, 10/20), we want to remind everyone of a few things:

Attendance

It is important for students to arrive on time to school daily. Students are tardy if they are not in their 1st period by 7:20 AM.

Student IDs

All students received a 2025-2026 student ID at the beginning of the school year. Students need to wear their ID everyday as this is an added safety measure put in place to protect our students. Students will need their ID to ride the bus and they are also being used in the cafeteria. The student ID is a required part of the daily dress code. Please make sure your student has their ID as they return to class on Monday.

Report Card Grades and UIL

Friday, October 10th wat the end of the 1st 9 weeks. Teachers have until 11:59 PM Monday, 10/20 to update their grades. Students who pass all their classes on the report card, will be eligible for the entire 2nd 9 weeks. Skyward has an APP that can be downloaded on your device. This will make keeping up with your student's grades and attendance easier.

Dresscode

As we begin a new 9 weeks, students need to follow the Alvin ISD dress code. As I say all the time, if we can do the little things right (grades, attendance and dress code), we won't have to worry about the big things. The full dress code can be found by clicking here

Cell Phones

HB 1481 bans all cell phones and electronics during the school day. This is a state law and we do not have the authority to choose whether or not to comply with the law. Students are well aware of the law and the consequences but we need parental support. If parents are having to pick up a cell phone from the campus, this is your students 2nd violation. All students can pickup their phone after school on their 1st infraction. We kindly ask that parents not yell at our front office staff if you are having to pick up a phone. We also need parents to wait until dismissal to retrieve cell phones. We have had several instances of cell phones being taken and parents demanding to pick them up 30 minutes later. The bookkeeper has other roles and responsibilities that must be completed and she cannot continue to stop multiple times a day to address cell phone issues.

I have high expectations for my students, my staff and myself as I know MHS is a great campus with amazing students and caring staff. We are successful because we have a common goal to provide an academically rich environment to prepare our students for post secondary opportunities.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we begin the 2nd 9 weeks.

Hoka Hey,

Jamie Baldwin

Principal

Exciting news! Pre-orders are officially on the move!

If you placed your order before Underclass Picture Day, your photos are being shipped out today!

But that’s not all…

For students who didn’t pre-order, good news!
Photos are now available to view and order online. And here’s where we could use your help to spread the word:

ACC priority deadline for students interested in dual enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year will be April 1, 2026. ACC will be aligning with the deadlines of course selections for Alvin ISD in hope to have all students to complete the admissions requirements before the end of the school year.

ACC will offer information sessions monthly to begin informing students and parents earlier that have an interest in dual enrollment. The second session is Thursday, 10/23.

We are in desperate need of volunteers for our last two football games at Freedom Field.

The games are on Friday, October 17th and Friday, November 7th. All volunteers need to arrive to Freedom Field at 5:30pm. The minimum age requirement is 21.

Congratulations goes out to the members of the Mighty Maverick Marching Band and Guard! Saturday, October 4th, they placed 4th out of 17 bands at the Galena Park ISD Marching Contest, and Thursday, October 9th, they earned their 12th consecutive Sweepstakes Award at the UIL Region 17 Marching Band Evaluation.

The Mighty Maverick Marching Band and Guard now move on to the Area competition on October 25 at Freedom Field.

Congratulations to the Lady Mavs Cross Country team for placing 2nd over all at the District 22-6A Meet Thursday, October 9th. The Lady Mavs have punched their ticket to the Region 3 Cross Country Championships. Placing in the top 10 were Jannie Cardenas (2nd), Jessica Cardenas (3rd) and Danna Ramirez (8th). Rounding out the team is Nu Nu York-Westbrook, Aaliyah Ejiasi, Kara Igo and Mirey Hirtz.

On the boys side, Nathaniel Hubenak placed 2nd overall and will represent the Mavericks at the Region 3 Cross Country Championships as well. Hoka Hey!

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.

Attention Class of 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and Parents/Guardians-

Times have Changed !!!

Class Rings/Jewelry are NOW available for ALL Grades @ Anytime!

Why wait?

Order Now and get your Ring with 8-10weeks and start enjoying it NOW

Ordering Information:

Ring/Jewelry Catalogs available in the School Front Office.

Orders can be Paid in Full or placed with a $100 Deposit at School during Lunches.

Credit/Debit Card, Cash/MoneyOrder – payments can be made at anytime.

Design YOUR CLASS RING

Class Rings can be Ordered Anytime and Designed Online : Click HERE

If you wish to order at your convenience at home or on your phone:

Order online @ DillyCampusSupply.com

Or

You can visit the Dilly Campus Supply / HerffJones Office

1221 Lumpkin rd – Monday-Friday – 11-5

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!

SENIOR PARENTS - SAVE THESE DATES!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Senior Parent meetings!

WHERE: MHS LGI Room (In-Person) or Join us on Zoom

BONUS: Earn points toward the BIG end-of-year event for EVERY meeting you attend - parents AND students!

We're planning something AMAZING for our seniors, and we need YOU to help make it happen! Get the inside scoop, share your ideas, earn prize points for your student, and be part of creating unforgettable memories.

Your input + Our planning = ONE EPIC SENIOR CELEBRATION!

Parents please check your email from CADY. Our picture company has been sending emails to all Class of 2026 families with emails registered in Skyward.

Unlike underclassmen pictures, every senior has the opportunity to take a selection of senior photos. CADY offers a variety of sessions but all seniors must sign-up for a session to ensure your picture is included in the Yearbook and in the slideshow that is shown before graduation.

If you do not want to complete a full photoshoot with CADY, at the bottom of "Choose Sessions", there is a yearbook only session for $10. The $10 sitting fee is a fundraiser for the senior class and is used to help lower the cost for the senior trip, prom, etc.

Don't want to go to the CADY Studio, No worries! There will be 4 Senior Roadshows were the studio will come to MHS. You still must BOOK the session online. This is a great option if you only want the Standard ($59), Simple ($29) or Yearbook Only ($10) session.

• August 7, 2025
• September 18, 2025
• October 30, 2025 (Date Change)
• December 4, 2025

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.

Key Features of the Calendar:

• A Fall Break October 13 - 17, aligning with the Brazoria County Fair

• Spring Break occurring the 2nd week in March (March 9-13)

• The school year concluding before Memorial Day weekend

Graduation dates for each high school are as follows:

• Iowa Colony High School – May 19, 2026 at Freedom Field

• RISE Academy – May 20, 2026 at Alvin HS PAC

• Manvel High School – May 20, 2026 at Freedom Field

• Alvin High School – May 21, 2026 at Freedom Field

• Shadow Creek High School – May 22, 2026 at Freedom Field