High School Happenings

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the MHS community members for their support. Whether it is coming to extra-curricular activities or helping students with homework, we appreciate everything you do that helps keep our school functioning well!

We are excited to announce that applications are currently open for the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar Scholarship Competition (HOBY), a free and nationally recognized leadership opportunity for our tenth grade students. We strongly encourage all eligible students to apply to be our school’s representative.

The Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) is a program that engages students in a weekend full of highly interactive activities focused on developing positive leadership skills. The PA leadership seminar is a three day residential program.

Students chosen to attend participate in a leadership development curriculum designed to help them discover leadership from a personal, group, and socially responsible perspective. They join student "Ambassadors" from across the state, working to build a wider network of HOBY Alumni and positive community change-makers.

The program is expected to take place in person at Neumann University in Aston, PA. Note that the dates listed in the sources for the full weekend commitment are June 12th through the 14th, 2026.

Application Details

Interested tenth grade students must complete a Google form, which requires responding to three questions in 75 words or less.

• Application Deadline: Friday, November 21st.

• Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0iICpw0B0427rVUY-c8842TvI3sZSbHEUSzUyi6BMMitXqw/viewform?usp=header

Applications will be read name blind by a selection committee. Two students will be chosen: one student will serve as our representative and attend for free, and the second will be designated as an alternate in case the winner cannot attend.

To learn more about HOBY, students can access their google classroom for general information and example schedules or visit the HOBY website at https://www.hoby.org/programs/state-leadership-seminars/.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Henning in the Counseling office at rhenning@methacton.org.

The below information came out from the district this week. Hopefully we will have an easy winter.

The administration participated in a Limerick Safety Drill to make sure all procedures are in place in case of an emergency.