We are thrilled to announce that the following students have been selected for the Georgia Art Education Association's annual Capitol Arts Exhibit (CAE) at the Twin Towers building in Atlanta! This prestigious event celebrates National Youth Art Month and is the largest statewide student art exhibition in Georgia, showcasing outstanding work from PreK through college-age students.

🏛️ CAE has been a tradition for over 50 years, originally held under the gold dome of the Capitol but now expanded to accommodate even more incredible talent. Selected students and their teachers will have the opportunity to meet with legislators at the CAE Reception on March 12 from 4:00-5:30 PM.

👏 Join us in celebrating these incredible artists and their teachers!

🎨 Evelyn Ortiz Raymundo (Ms. Zangas)
🎨 Giovanni Acosta-Pliego (Ms. Zangas)
🎨 Zuceth Arredondo Avoytes (Ms. Guzman)
🎨 Melanie Hernandez (Ms. Guzman)
🎨 Angela Velasquez (Mrs. Zamora)
🎨 Sofia Lobo-Rodriguez (Mrs. Zamora)

Your creativity and dedication continue to inspire us all! 🌟

We are excited to announce that three of our incredible students have been named GHP State Semifinalists and will be interviewing on Saturday, March 1st at Georgia Southern University for a chance to be selected as state finalists!

🏆 The Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) is a highly competitive summer residential program that recognizes Georgia’s most talented and dedicated high school students in various academic and artistic fields.

Please join us in congratulating our semifinalists and wishing them the best in their upcoming interviews! 👏

💻 Jasmine Osorio-Antonio – Computer Science
🔧 Aryan Pathak – Engineering (Electrical & Computational)
🗣️ Madeline Pichardo Hernandez – World Languages (Spanish)

Finalists will be announced on March 21st—stay tuned! 🎉🎓

We are thrilled to announce that Nabilia Sayeed has advanced to Finalist standing in the prestigious 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program! 🏆✨

She is among an elite group of over 15,000 students, representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors. This is an incredible achievement, and we are so proud of her hard work and dedication!

All finalists are now in the running for one of the highly coveted $2,500 National Merit Scholarships.

Let’s cheer Nabilia on as she takes this next step! 👏🎓

February is Black History Month, and we are excited to celebrate with a variety of engaging activities, events, and opportunities to honor Black culture, history, and contributions. Check out what’s in store!

📢 Daily Announcements – 17 days of impactful stories and moments in Black history, presented by student representatives.

Show appreciation for a friend or teacher! Carnations will be sold for $3 each and distributed Feb 10-12, just before the break.

🎨 MLK Mural in Progress – A powerful mural honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is in the works with Ms. Zamora and student artists.

🔥 Black History Month Cookout – Feb 28
Join us for an afternoon of community, music, and great food!
🍽️ Free Snacks & 4 Food Trucks:

• Chuy’s Tacos
• House of Treats
• Funnel Cake Guys
• Creolicious

📸 Photo Booth & Balloon Arch – Capture the moment with a photo booth and Polaroid camera

🎶 Music – A curated playlist will set the vibe as we celebrate culture and unity.

👕 Spirit Week (2/26 - 2/28):
🤠 Cowboy Carter’s Day – 2/26
🖤 Traditional Attire – 2/27
🎵 Throwback Day – 2/28

📍 Advisement Activities – Engaging discussions and learning moments on Feb 18 & 20 (TBA).

We can’t wait to celebrate Black excellence, culture, and history all month long. Stay tuned for more details, and get ready for an unforgettable Black History Month at MHSHS! 💙✨

📅 March 25th is the deadline to participate in Dual Enrollment for the 25–26 school year.

📌 Important Details:

• Students must attend the February 27th meeting and schedule a meeting with Mrs. Tinsley to complete all required documents.
• Don’t wait—get started now to ensure you’re ready for this amazing opportunity!

For any questions, see Mrs. Tinsley. Let’s make it happen! 🎓✨

• Students can be dropped off in the back of the building, entrance at Steve Reynolds Blud starting at 6:30 am.
• No student should be dropped off before 6:30 am due to safety and security reasons.
• Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map and begin to drop off at the red line where the sidewalks begin by the intramural field and building.

• Please exit your car as soon as you see the sidewalk in the back of the building.
• Do not wait to get to the back door as this backs up traffic.
• Please do not drop off in the middle of the parking lot as this is not safe for students or drivers.
• Please do not move the cones as they are placed in the locations for the safety of all staff and students.
• Follow the green line on the map to exit out onto Steve Reynolds Blud.

• Afternoon pick-up begins at 1:52 pm.
• Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map.
• The blue line is where afternoon pick-up will take place which is on the side of the building.

• Students must be picked up no later than 2:00 pm unless they are staying with a club or teacher for help sessions.
• The latest time to pick up a student from a club or help session is 2:50 pm.

• Student drivers will enter from Steve Reynolds Blud.
• Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map
• Please pull forward into your parking spot. Do not back in as it causes traffic to back up.
• Student drivers will exit out of Steve Reynolds Blud in the afternoon.
• Follow the green exit line on the map.

Everything you need to know about the new FAFSA® changes

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the gateway to getting federal student loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study for school, but there can be so much confusion around it.

The FAFSA® used to be a super long application that took a lot of time and effort—that’s now a thing of the past. The FAFSA® for the 2024-2025 academic year is the new and improved version. Check out the link below to see all the changes!

Tips on how to avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes

Every year, families postpone filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Some skip it entirely because they think it’s a waste of time, the application is too long, or it's only a fast track to federal student loans. However, the FAFSA® package can also include college scholarships, work-study, and grants. Not filling it out—the most costly FAFSA® mistake—can result in losing money that could have helped you pay for college. Don’t be that student, and make sure you avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes by checking out the article link below!

GCPS has transitioned from SchoolMessenger to ParentSquare for two-way communication between schools and families, and we encourage all families to download the app and create an account. With its user-friendly interface, ParentSquare offers seamless two-way communication through text, newsletters, posts, emergency alerts, and direct messaging. One of our favorite features is the integrated translation feature, which enables automatic translations for multilingual families.

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