The Pulse Post
Vol. 5, Issue 02 | Aug 11-Aug 15
🎉 First Week of School Success!
We’re off to an amazing start this school year! From the first bell to the last, our students showed incredible energy, respect, and readiness to learn. Teachers have been building strong classroom communities, and our hallways are already buzzing with positivity. Thank you, families, for helping us start the year on such a strong note, your support makes all the difference!
🌟 Alumni Spotlight – Celebrating Success! 🌟
We’re proud to celebrate Alvaro Saldarriaga Arcila, a former McClure student, who has been named a finalist for the 2025 Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Rising Star Award! 🏆
Alvaro, along with fellow finalists Jakeria Few and Joie Phillips, is being recognized for outstanding leadership and impact in youth development programs across Georgia.
Alvaro’s work with HealthMPowers continues to uplift and inspire, and we’re beyond excited to see his efforts recognized on such a meaningful stage. 👏
He’ll be honored at the 2025 Georgia ASYD Awards & Professional Learning Summit—help us cheer him on! 💛
📣 Once a Pulse, always a Pulse—congratulations, Alvaro!
Event Information
Senior Class meeting in the Theater with Scholastic Images
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Hard Lockdown Drill
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9th Grade Class Meeting in the Theater @ 8:40-9 AM
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Scholastic Images in the Commons
Join the 2025–26 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council! Share your ideas and help shape the future of our schools. Applications open August 7–26 in the Student Portal. Applications are due by Tuesday, August 26 at 10 p.m.
About the New Student Learning Space
Student Password Reset
Student Password Reset – July 7
As part of our annual security updates, all middle and high school student passwords will be reset on July 7, 2025. Communication will be sent directly to students and families via ParentSquare on June 27, 2025.
For your awareness, here is the Guidance Document outlining the process and support resources.
Additionally, we will be implementing Multifactor Authentication for Middle and High School students beginning in the fall. More information, including the start date, will be communicated soon.
The Free and Reduced Price Application for SY25-26 is now available.
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Children need healthy meals to learn. Gwinnett County Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.75; lunch costs $2.50 for elementary and $2.75 at middle and high schools. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. The reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. The following information includes an application for free or reduced-price meal benefits and a set of detailed instructions. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.
Who can get FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS?
- All children in households receiving benefits from Georgia SNAP or TANF are eligible for free
- Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free
- Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free
- Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free
- Children may receive free or reduced-price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Chart. Your children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart.
Five Reasons to Complete a Free & Reduced Meal Application
1. Free or reduced meal prices for a healthy, nutritious student meal.
2. Additional funding for technology and internet access.
3. Discounts on fees associated with the college application process.
4. Discounted fees for SAT, ACT, and AP exams along with other scholarship opportunities.
5. Increased funding to support education.
Chick-fil-A Lunch is Coming to MHSHS!
Starting next week, Chick-fil-A will be selling lunch during all lunch periods, Monday–Friday.
Menu items include:
Payments accepted: Cash or Card.
MHSHS Back to School Forms
McClure Health Science High School orientation forms and parent acknowledgments will be in ParentSquare for the 2025-2026 school year.
Beginning July 19, all required forms will be available online. If you have more than one student at MHSHS, you will need to complete the forms for each student separately. Visit your ParentSquare account to complete this process.
Need help with ParentSquare? Click HERE to go to the GCPS ParentSquare information page.
While individual teachers may request specific items once school begins, the following supplies will help students start the year prepared.
✏️ General Supplies:
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Backpack (labeled with student’s name)
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1–2 inch binder with dividers
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College-ruled loose-leaf notebook paper
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Spiral notebooks or composition books (3–5 total)
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Pocket folders with prongs (2–3)
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Pens (blue or black ink) and pencils (#2 or mechanical)
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Highlighters (assorted colors)
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Colored pencils or markers
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Pencil pouch
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Erasers
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Glue sticks or tape
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Scissors
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Index cards (3x5)
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Sticky notes
đź’» Technology-Related:
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Headphones/earbuds (for Chromebook use)
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Chromebook case (optional but recommended)
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USB drive (optional, if students prefer it for saving work)
đź§Ľ Helpful Extras for Classrooms:
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Tissues
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Hand sanitizer
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Disinfecting wipes
💌 Pulse Posts – Sent every Friday via ParentSquare with updates, reminders & celebrations
📱 Follow Us on Instagram:
- @mhshs.9thgrade
- 9th Grade Highlights
- @mcclurehealthsciencehigh
- School-wide News & Events
📆 Check the School Calendar:
- đź”—Linked Here
Stay informed about important dates, breaks, and events
🗣️ Talk to Your Student:
Ask about what they're learning and how they're adjusting
MHSHS Instagram
MHSHS Website
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The Back-to-School Guide is a digital resource with district information about the new school year. Previously called the “Virtual Back-to-School Backpack,” the Back-To-School Guide will be available after July 11, 2025, by clicking HERE