High School Happenings

9/11: Meet the Teacher Night 6:30 pm Grades 9-10: 6:30 - 8:30

9/25: Meet the Teacher Night 6:30 PM Grades 11-12: 6:30 - 8:30

Whether a student is staying after school for a sport, an activity, or a club, adult supervision is required. Students should not be staying after school unsupervised. We have talked to all coaches and sponsors to let them know that an adult from their team needs to be here when school lets out to let the students into the appropriate spaces. This includes the locker rooms. All coaches have access to open the locker rooms and should make sure the students have supervision. Students will likely make better choices if they know an adult is right outside the locker rooms. We understand this took some time to get used to as we worked out the kinks. Thank you for your flexibility as we make sure all students are supervised at all times.

The high school will be holding building safety drills within the next two weeks. To ensure the safety of our students and staff, it is imperative that these safety drills are practiced so that everyone knows their role. The staff will make sure the students are familiar with procedures and will prepare the students leading up to the drills. The safety of your children is a charge we take very seriously and it is imperative we practice these drills.

The following link has content that can be used for information on seniors' PSAT Day: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oeqIwWlTr99_6oD65MCy3p3tnWzaGreEAHeetHnhASo/edit?usp=sharing

These forms are being distributed for the seniors this Friday in English classes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pHS9949noFXvhswYEq1fnhaL8dPKXEsO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105147565607279753907&rtpof=true&sd=true

Methacton students are getting ready to order their official Methacton High School Class Rings. A time-honored tradition, your student will wear their custom class ring with pride for years to come! The program is introduced to the sophomore class, but juniors and seniors are invited to participate as well if they haven't already.

Please take a moment to view this short class ring presentation: here

You can view our digital class ring brochure here

You can submit your student's class ring order by simply going to sscrings.com and following the steps.

The deadline for all orders is Thursday, September 19th!

All rings ordered by this deadline will be delivered before Winter Break this December, giving your child an optimal amount of time to wear his/her ring while still in high school and making this purchase a great holiday gift idea.

If you have any questions, our professional staff is ready to help!

Phone: 610-539-1330

Email: rings@studentservicesco.com

Don't miss out!

The Methacton Backpack Program provides students in need with supplemental food items. Families who qualify for free/reduced meals are eligible to apply for the Backpack Program.

Complete the form below to register your child(ren) for the 2025-2026 school year. Backpack Program distributions for families are done on a weekly or monthly basis. This form will remain open through the end of the school year to accommodate our families as their needs may change.

If you have any questions or concerns registering your family, please contact Dr. Rob Corcoran at [rcorcoran@methacton.org]rcorcoran@methacton.org.

Throughout the year, we will encourage students to stay focused on making choices that are respectful, responsible, and safe. All behaviors/misbehaviors can fall within one or more of these values. As students continue to grow into young adults, the understanding of how their choices may impact others is important.

October 2 and October 22, CADY will be coming out to the high school to take senior portraits. You will be contacted by CADY so be watching for the email. Here are the details:

1. There is a $0 option for Senior Portraits that is available to all students at either a campus roadshow at Methacton High School or private photo shoot at CADY studio. Parents are not obligated to purchase a photo package from CADY, the $0 session will be the photo that is used in next year's High School Yearbook.
2. Methacton High School will have (2) dates available for photos to be taken at the High School. The dates are 10/2 and 10/22. Time slots open sequentially as others fill so continue to check the site as more times will be made available.
3. Most sessions will include a paperback portfolio being sent to you featuring photos from your session. The portfolio is sent with a return label for your convenience. If you do not wish to keep the portfolio, simply return it by the deadline indicated on your CADY student dashboard. If you choose to keep the portfolio, there will be a charge.
4. Photo prices for Senior Portraits vary in price and begin at $49.99. Packages are more expensive but a la carte options are available. Cady has options for everyone!
5. All Seniors will be gifted a 5x7 cap & gown photo with their diploma at graduation.

The Publicity Refusal Form is located on Power School under Forms. You will need to download and print this form. Please only fill this out if you do NOT want ANY photographs of your student used by the district. You may send it to school with your child to hand in to the office.

Welcome back to school!

We are Kathy Thompson and Kim McDonald, your students’ school nurses.

We are excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year!

To help ensure your student’s well-being at school and maintain up-to-date medical records, we will be sending home a packet with forms for you to review and complete.

Thank you for your prompt attention in completing and returning these forms. Feel free to return these forms via email or have your student return to the Nurse's office.

For your convenience, the forms included in the packet are listed below.

ESPANOL: Los formularios están disponibles, por favor háganos saber si los necesita.

FORMS:

• 2025-2026 Student Heath Form (Pink Form) (Updates pertinent information and provides permission for us to provide over the counter medications, such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil), Throat Lozenges, Throat Spray, Benadryl, Neosporin and Coke Syrup (Cola Syrup for nausea).

• Medication Policy

• Medication Permission Form (For any prescription or OTC meds not listed above)

• 11TH GRADE ONLY: SCHOOL PHYSICAL PERMISSION FORM (Green Form)

• Physical Form: NEEDED IN 11TH GRADE (Office Visit print out from physician, Sports Physical or Drivers License Physical are acceptable)

• Pennsylvania Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

  
  

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us via email at kthompson@methacton.org and/or kmcdonald@methacton.org . Or by phone 610-489-5000 at x25063 or x25040

Kimberley A McDonald, RN, CSN, MS SEL

Certified School Nurse

Methacton High School

610-489-5000 x25040

kmcdonald@methacton.org

Visit our website at : Methacton High School; School Nurse Website

Resources (click on links for more information):

• Montgomery County Health Department: School Immunization Information

• 11th Grade Physical Form (English) (Needed On File Prior to 12th grade School Year)

• 11th Grade Physical Form (Spanish); (Needed On File Prior to 12th Grade School Year)

• PA Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)