Manvel HS eNews

Dear Rising Seniors,

Congratulations on becoming a member of the Manvel High School Class of 2027!

Senior year will be here before you know it, and now is the time to start preparing for your future.

Whether your plans include college, military service, technical training, or entering the workforce, the work you do this summer will help position you for success.

Your Summer To-Do List is available through SchoolLinks and includes important tasks such as:

• Updating your SchoolLinks profile
• Finalizing your post-graduation plan
• Building your college list
• Searching for scholarships
• Updating your résumé
• Preparing college applications
• Reviewing graduation progress
• Exploring career pathways
• Preparing for SAT/ACT testing
• Completing your Senior Brag Sheet
• Participating in weekly "Future You" activities

Getting started is easy:

1. Log in to Clever
2. Open SchoolLinks
3. Complete each task on the Rising Senior Summer To-Do List

Students who begin these tasks during the summer often experience a smoother and less stressful senior year while staying ahead of important deadlines.

Make it a goal to complete as many tasks as possible before the first day of school.

We are excited to support you throughout your senior year and look forward to celebrating your accomplishments as the Class of 2027.

Have a safe and productive summer!

Manvel High School Counseling Department

"Preparing Mavericks for College, Career, and Life."

Yearbooks will be delivered mid July. Mrs. Lucas sent an email via the Josten's website to all buyers on May 21, 2026.

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.

Ethan Watson won 2nd place in the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Graphic Design Contest for his piece- Its Cow time! Ethan won $750 for his artwork. Ethan is a student in Sarah Hirsch's graphic design class.

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 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.