2425.35 Grizzly Growler 05.18
May 4th, 2025
MHHS Dance Team Try-outs
Join our Google classroom for all up to date tryout information. Class Code: 7kwf3sc5
See you in the auxiliary gym! Go grizzlies"🐻❤️✨
Follow @mhhsvarsitydance to stay updated!
Mission Hills Swim & Dive Team
In the CIF State Championship Meet at the Clovis Olympic Swim Complex, Isaac Peralta ('28) made it past the first cuts and earned 21st in the state for diving!
This completes his phenomenal freshman season that also saw him win an Avocado League title and earning 3rd overall in CIF-San Diego for the Mission Hills Swim & Dive Team.
Freshman Daxton Hyde
Thank you to Coast News Group for the shoutout! Click the photo to read on!
"Mission Hills freshman Daxton Hyde made a confident varsity debut on the mound last month, showcasing an upper-80s fastball and a sharp slider in a six-inning start against Santa Fe Christian.
Unshaken by early adversity, Hyde struck out seven and quickly earned a spot as the Grizzlies’ Saturday starter.
With a multi-sport background, strong family support, and professional aspirations, the 6-foot-3 right-hander is emerging as a player to watch.
Photo by Weston Eichner."
Attention Seniors- Request your FINAL TRANSCRIPT!
🎓Hi Seniors! 🎓
👉It's time to request your FINAL TRANSCRIPT!
If you are going to any college or university after you graduate, including a community college such as Palomar, you must request that a final transcript be sent to the college you are going to attend.
- Go to this website to access Parchment: https://sites.google.com/smusd.org/mhhs-counseling/transcript-requests
- Use your personal email, do not use your SMUSD email.
- Request that your transcript be sent to your college.
- Select "HOLD FOR GRADES" so that it is sent after your final grades are posted
- The final transcript will be sent out to the colleges the week of June 16th, 2025
You’ve got this, Class of 2025!💪🎉
Attention Grizzly Parents of Seniors!
The 2025 yearbook is your chance to capture and preserve the unforgettable memories of your student’s final year at our school. Available now for $90, you can purchase a copy in the Finance Office or conveniently online through the Student Store. Purchase here
This year’s edition is packed with special features that highlight our amazing seniors — including the Cardinal Scholar section, college commitment pages, senior portraits, baby pictures, and so many more snapshots from events and everyday moments throughout the year. From academic achievements to personal milestones, this book is a keepsake your family will treasure for years to come. Don’t miss out on celebrating your Grizzly’s journey — make sure to get your copy today!
Residency Verification will begin on June 2, 2025!
Residency verification, or re-enrollment for current students, will begin on June 2, 2025.
All current SMUSD families must complete the 2025-2026 residency verification process in order for continuing students to be properly registered for the next school year. If your student is transitioning to a middle or high school next year, the residency verification process will automatically register your child at the designated middle or high school based on your home address. Residency verification is an annual process completed digitally via ParentVUE. Only one ParentVUE account is required to complete this process for all students in your home. Therefore, families with multiple children will submit one residency verification for all students living in the same household. Please note this process is for CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY.
VIDEO TUTORIALS
Project Next has the Connect To Careers Field Trip coming up on the 20th Information below
Connect to Careers
An exciting business breakfast bringing students and professionals together for real conversations, real connections, and real opportunities!
May 20th
9 AM – 12 PM
Escondido Center for the Arts, transportation provided
Networking hour + seated mentoring
30 students allowed from MHHS
5 employees per company sharing diverse career paths
WD-40 • Viasat • Harrah’s • ASML • US Bank • Turner • EDCO • Vallecitos Water District & more!
Kaleidoscope Arts Market
We would love to invite all community members to our Kaleidoscope Arts Market.
3rd Annual Kaleidoscope Arts Market will be held on Saturday, May 31st, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Students will be selling their own artwork, and there will be performances throughout the day, along with kids' activities and food trucks. Join us for a fun-filled day of art, music, and community—bring your families!
San Marcos: Are You Wildfire Ready?
Join us for the Wildfire Preparedness Fair hosted by the San Marcos Fire Department!
Admission: FREE!
Come learn how to protect your home, family, and animals with:
• Wildfire prevention education
• Fire-resistant construction experts
• Large animal evacuation planning
• Home protection tips
• Wildland engines & tool displays
Let’s get prepared—together.
NJROTC program
Did you know that MHHS is bringing in an NJROTC program for the very first time?
Looking for a way to develop leadership skills and self-discipline? Interested in learning about military careers, health and first aid, fitness, nutrition, and survival skills?
This would be a class on your schedule, during the regular school day. It will count as PE credit, or as Elective credit. When applying to UC and Cal State universities in the future, the NJROTC course would also meet the A-G requirement for Section G: College Prep Elective.
Want to add the class to your schedule for '25-'26? Have questions? Contact: Stephanie Brizeno, Future Ready Counselor, stephanie.brizeno@smusd.org
Annual Teacher Academy at SDSU
The 2025 Encuentros Leadership Teacher Academy is a 5-day, all-expenses-paid academy at SDSU from June 17-21. The Encuentros Teacher Academy is designed to create community, provide spaces for mentorship, and help launch your future career in education by inspiring Latinx high school and early college students to pursue teaching—addressing the significant underrepresentation of Latinx men in the profession.
Please see the attached flier for eligibility and Register Here . If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Patricio Rodriguez-Ramirez at encuentrosnc@gmail.com OR Isabel Torres-Lujan at itorres4@sdsu.edu.
Financial Aid Webinar for 11th Graders
This webinar, recorded 5/14/2025, guides 11th graders and their families through their upcoming 12th-grade year.
It explains the college application and admission process, the financial aid process, and how to search for scholarships.
You can access the slide deck here:
https://www.calsoapsandiego.org/post/financial-aid-webinar-for-11th-graders-1
San Marcos Unified School District Care Match
The San Marcos Unified School District Care Match site is available 24/7/365 over the summer for parents and children to anonymously search and book appointments with mental health providers: caresolace.com/sanmarcos
Make sure you get your sophomore their '24-'25 MHHS Yearbook
Grizzly parents, make sure you get your sophomore their '24-'25 MHHS Yearbook before they're all gone! Don't miss out on this chance for your student to always have a physical reminder of their amazing second year of high school. Payments of $90 are accepted at the Mission Hills High School finance office or online on the MHHS webstore through the MHHS website. The last day to pre-order is quickly arriving on May 23rd. (or until we are sold out).
🎓 Summer Opportunities for Students: Career Exploration, College Visits & More!
Project Next's Summer FYI (Future You Initiative)
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for our FYI Summer 2025 workshop: Pack Your Future – The Essentials for Adulting 101.
This two-day event helps students build essential life and career skills before they graduate. From financial literacy and personal development to communication and goal setting, students will walk away more confident, more prepared—and more excited for what’s next.
Registration link: bit.ly/SummerFYI2025
Urgent: Dangerous TikTok Chromebook Challenge
Dear Parents,
We want to alert you to a dangerous TikTok trend encouraging students to insert objects into Chromebook USB ports to make the device "smoke." This behavior is not only hazardous but also poses risks of injury, fire, and property damage, and is also considered vandalism.
Students found to be engaging in this activity will be fined a minimum of $20 for damage. If the Chromebook is irreparably harmed, families will be responsible for the full $365 replacement cost (not covered by insurance). Disciplinary action will also be taken and may involve law enforcement.
Please speak with your child about the serious safety risks and consequences of this challenge, and remind them of the importance of using school devices responsibly.
Library End of Year Announcements
The library will be closed for AP testing from May 2-23.
During the library closure, all Chromebook/library business will be run out of the Textbook Office (located downstairs across from the AP office).
The library will reopen for study hall (aka "Quiet Library") from May 27-30 before closing for the school year.
"Quiet Library" is for any student who needs a quiet space before/after school or during lunch to focus on assignments or study for exams. We have printers, textbooks, charging stations, and study guides available.
Seniors received an email from the MHHS Library/Textbook Office on May 1st that listed all of the items and fines on their library accounts. Seniors must return all items listed and pay for any fines on their library accounts no later than Monday, June 9 to receive their graduation tickets. All students will have scheduled class time the week before finals to return textbooks. Outside of these class visits, students are responsible for turning in items on their own time.
Returning students will KEEP their school-issued Chromebook and charger over the summer for use next year. Returning students must turn in their textbooks by the last day of school (Wednesday, June 11).
How to Pay MHHS Library/Chromebook Fines
If you have any questions about your student's account, please contact us:
MHHS Library/Textbook Office
Phone: 760-290-2733
Email: mhhs.library@smusd.org
Hours: 7:45-4:00, M-F
Reminder: Student Parking Permit Requirement
This is a reminder that all students who park in the school’s student parking lot must have a valid parking permit. We conduct regular parking sweeps, and students who do not have a permit or are in violation of the parking policy will receive the following consequences:
- 1st Violation: Warning
- 2nd Violation: May result in a $20 citation fee
- 3rd Violation: May result in towing
Additionally, first-time permit applicants are required to complete a Start Smart course with a parent/guardian.
DREAMer Resource Hub
We believe every student deserves access to education and support, regardless of immigration status.
We’re here to uplift our students and empower them with financial aid and scholarship resources, and guidance for their educational journey
You are not alone, and your dreams matter.
Follow for updates, support, and inspiration!
https://sites.google.com/smusd.org/mhhs-counseling/dreamer-resource-hub
PARENTSQUARE
ParentSquare is the primary communication platform for all school communication throughout SMUSD, utilizing email, text, and app notifications. We encourage parents to download the free mobile app and view their Notifications settings on when and how they are notified.
For a quick Parent 101 ParentSquare video overview, please click here.
STUDENTSQUARE
Students will be using their SMUSD google account to "Sign in with Google". You can also sign in using the website: https://www.mystudentsquare.com/signin
Check out the StudentSquare- Getting Started Guide
NEW VOLUNTEER CLEARANCE PROCESS
We take the safety of our students and staff seriously, and a part of this is ensuring everyone who is on a school campus is cleared and approved to be present. As a result, there is a new volunteer clearance process with different requirements for different types of school or classroom volunteer commitments.
We have outlined each of these volunteer levels with their requirements, please click here for more information or see the flyer here.
HOW TO CREATE A WEBSTORE ACCOUNT
SMUSD has a new webstore for online purchases. All Mission Hills students and families will need to create an account to purchase items online. If you have any questions about creating your webstore account email our ASB Director, Mrs. O’Neil, at jocelyn.oneil@smsud.org.
NEED TO EMAIL YOUR COUNSELOR?
A-Ca | Mrs. Baker: cherryl.baker@smusd.org
Ce-Gal | Mrs. Segal: angela.segal@smusd.org
Gam-Ja | Mr. Cruz: eric.cruz@smusd.org
Je-Men | Ms. Molina: carolyn.molina@smusd.org
Mer-Pg | Mrs. Goldstein: kathleen.goldstein@smusd.org
Ph-Sh | Mrs. Martinez Alejandre: susan.martinezalejandre@smusd.org
Si-Z | Mrs. Rios: adriana.rios@smusd.org
CTE/ Future Ready Counselor | Mrs. Brizeno stephanie.brizeno@smusd.org
MATH TUTORING
Struggling with math? Don't let it hold you back! Math tutoring can help you build a strong foundation, boost your confidence, and improve your grades. With personalized attention and expert guidance, you'll gain a deeper understanding of complex concepts and develop essential problem-solving skills. Invest in your future and unlock your full potential with math tutoring.
Math tutoring @MHHS
Please click flyer link for more info
ELA TUTORING- GRIZZLY WRITING DEN
ELA tutoring can help you with essay feedback + revisions, reading comprehension, homework, make up work and MUCH more...
Questions: Email corynn.mcdougall@smusd.org
AP/HONORS
The calendar link outlines the regular schedule for AP/Honors tutoring. However, students are welcome to meet for other classes not listed. The calendar simply serves to provide reliable, consistent tutoring to students at MHHS.
VIEW ALL 24-25 GROWLERS
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Office Hours 2024-25
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
760-290-2700
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