The Green Knight News
August 2, 2026
What a week to be a Green Knight!
As I reflect on our Homecoming celebrations, I cannot help but feel an incredible sense of pride in our students, staff, and school community. From Nerds vs. Jocks to Dress for the Wrong Occasion, 2016 Day, Student Slump, and finally our Color Wars, our students and staff showed up all week with creativity, enthusiasm, and school spirit.
When I met with each class at the beginning of the school year, I shared one of my biggest hopes as principal: to build a school and community that our students are proud to represent. This week, I saw that vision come to life.
Our Homecoming Pep Rally brought that spirit to a whole new level. Green Knight Stadium was rocking as students cheered, competed, and celebrated together. Congratulations to the Class of 2027 for taking home the coveted Spirit Stick! Saturday's Homecoming Parade continued one of Mount's proudest traditions, and I could not have been more impressed with our Army JROTC cadets and Green Knight Marching Band for leading the way.
We closed out the festivities with a wonderful Homecoming Dance, where students enjoyed time with their peers and made lasting memories. A special thank you to Ms. Hunter and the Class of 2027 for creating such a beautiful setting and memorable experience. Throughout the celebrations, several students stopped to tell me how much fun they had all week. Those conversations meant more to me than they probably realized.
As I reflect on the week, I keep coming back to our focus on student ownership. We often discuss ownership in the classroom, but it extends far beyond academics. It is about students taking pride in their school, contributing to its culture, leading their peers, and recognizing that they have the power to shape the community they experience every day. Our students were not simply attending Homecoming events. They were helping plan them, leading them, and making them their own.
I want our students to be proud of Mount Pleasant—not simply because of what we provide for them, but because of what they help create here. This week was a wonderful reminder that we are moving in that direction.
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for making Homecoming 2026 such a memorable celebration. I am incredibly proud to be your principal.
One School. One Community. We ARE!
Bill Wells
Principal
Mount Pleasant High School
Culture Night Is Here! A Knight Around the World
The wait is almost over! Join us this Tuesday, October 20, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. for Mount Pleasant High School’s 4th Annual Culture Night: A Knight Around the World! This special evening brings our Green Knight community together to celebrate the incredible cultures, traditions, and backgrounds that make Mount such a vibrant place.
Families can look forward to an evening filled with food, music, dance, cultural performances, interactive displays, and opportunities to learn about traditions from around the world. Activities will take place throughout the MPHS Cafeteria, Student Center, and Gym.
Admission is FREE, and all are welcome! Donations are appreciated but not required. We encourage our students, families, staff, and community members to come out and experience one of Mount’s most meaningful traditions.
If you plan to attend, register here: https://forms.gle/yzuV3uhzfrPDDTP99
We cannot wait to celebrate the diversity that makes us stronger together!
Wrapped Wishes: Help Make the Holidays Brighter!
The Brandywine School District's Wrapped Wishes initiative, in partnership with the BSD Student Voice Advisory Council, is seeking families, donors, and volunteers to help make the holiday season special for children throughout our district. Community members can support this effort by sponsoring a student through a monetary donation or purchasing gifts from a child's wish list. Gift sponsors will receive wish lists beginning November 1, with gifts due by Friday, December 4.
To learn more, sponsor a child, or volunteer, visit www.wrappedwishes.com or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Here at Mount Pleasant, our Student Voice Advisory Council is also continuing to collect feminine hygiene products and deodorant through October 31 to support families in need. We encourage our Green Knight community to consider contributing to this important collection.
Whether you sponsor a child through Wrapped Wishes or donate essential hygiene products at MPHS, every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for helping us demonstrate the generosity and compassion that define our Green Knight community!
Interim Reports & Parent Teacher Conferences
Interim Reports were released on Monday, October 5, and are now available for families to review through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. With the district's transition to Infinite Campus, Interim Reports and Report Cards are no longer automatically printed or mailed home. Families must access these documents electronically.
To view your student's academic progress, select the “Grades” tab to review current marking period grades or the “Documents” tab to access a printable PDF of the official Interim Report. Families will be notified throughout the school year when Interim Reports and Report Cards become available.
As we approach Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 22–23, we encourage families to review their student's academic progress and connect with teachers to celebrate successes, discuss concerns, and identify opportunities for continued growth.
To provide flexibility for families, teachers will be available for conferences through one of the following schedules:
Thursday, October 22, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. and Friday, October 23, from 7:15–11:45 a.m.
Friday, October 23, from 7:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
Teachers will communicate their availability and work with families to schedule conferences. We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to connect directly with their student's teachers.
Need assistance? If you need help accessing Infinite Campus, obtaining your authorization code or login information, or requesting a printed copy of your student's Interim Report, please contact the school or your student's school counselor. We want every family to have access to the information needed to support their Green Knight's success.
Visitation Day – Student Volunteers Needed!
Mount Pleasant High School is excited to welcome prospective students and families for our annual Visitation Day on Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. This event provides an opportunity for future Green Knights to explore our school, learn about our academic programs, and discover the many opportunities available at MPHS.
To help make this event a success, we are seeking student volunteers to showcase our academic programs, clubs, athletics, and student organizations. Our students are our greatest ambassadors, and we want visiting families to hear firsthand what makes the Mount Pleasant experience special.
We encourage families to talk with their students about getting involved and representing our school community. Interested students should sign up to volunteer and help us welcome the next generation of Green Knights!
Spooky Movie Attendance Incentive!
Being Accountable, Respectful, and Engaged starts with showing up—on time and ready to learn. As part of our MTSS Tier 1 Attendance Incentive, we began tracking student tardies on October 1 and will continue through October 29. Students with no more than two tardies during this period will earn the opportunity to participate in our Spooky Movie celebration on October 30!
Please remember that this includes tardiness to school as well as tardiness to class. In the Brandywine School District, when you are late to school, you are late to class. We encourage every Green Knight to demonstrate our We ARE values by being Accountable for arriving on time, Respectful of instructional time, and Engaged in learning from the very beginning of class.
The 2026–2027 Mount Pleasant High School Yearbook is now available to order! Capture the moments, friendships, celebrations, and memories that will define this year as a Green Knight.
Yearbooks are $85 from October 17–January 29, and will be $89 after January 30.
Don’t miss your chance to own a collection of the moments that make this year unforgettable!
Please reach out to Ms. Janis McKnight for more information.
AP Testing & Payment Information
This week, all students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses received an AP Testing and Payment Information Packet outlining important details regarding AP examinations, registration, payment requirements, and deadlines.
Ms. Rachel Herskowitz, Lead School Counselor, visited every AP class in person to review this information and explain the process to all students who were present.
We encourage families to review the packet with their student, pay close attention to important deadlines, and complete any required steps in a timely manner. The AP Testing and Payment Information Packet is linked below for your convenience. If you have questions regarding AP testing or payment, please contact Ms. Herskowitz or your student's school counselor.
Supporting Students & Preparing for the PSAT
As we enter our fourth week of school, the MPHS School Counseling Department has enjoyed welcoming our new students and reconnecting with those returning. As we move beyond the busy schedule-change season, we look forward to supporting students through individual counseling, small groups, classroom lessons, and postsecondary education and career planning.
At MPHS, we are committed to providing a comprehensive school counseling program and are proud to be recognized as an ASCA RAMP School. Please reach out to your child’s school counselor so we can partner with you to provide the best possible support for your student.
Looking ahead, all 11th-grade students will take the PSAT 11 on Wednesday, October 21, during the first two blocks of the school day. Students in grades 9, 10, and 12 will follow their normal school-day schedule.
Juniors can begin preparing now by using the PSAT/SAT preparation resources available through College Board and Khan Academy. We encourage students to practice ahead of time and arrive on testing day on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best!
Seniors: Launch Into Your Future Week Is Coming!
Our Launch Into Your Future Week is right around the corner! From October 26–29, seniors will have opportunities to explore postsecondary pathways, learn about military careers and apprenticeships, receive support with the FAFSA, and build career-readiness skills through special events designed to prepare them for life after Mount.
Seniors interested in participating must register through SCOIR! Signing up is easy: Log in through ClassLink, open SCOIR, select the Home tab, and find “Register for Upcoming Events” to choose the sessions you would like to attend.
We encourage every senior to take advantage of these opportunities to explore their options, make connections, and take meaningful steps toward their future.
College Visits for the Week
During the week of October 19–22, Mount Pleasant High School will welcome representatives from Kutztown University, Elizabethtown College, Smith College, and Simmons University. Students will have the opportunity to explore postsecondary options, ask questions, and learn more about their future pathways.
IB Parent Network Kick-Off Meeting & Interest Survey
We are excited to relaunch the Mount Pleasant High School IB Parent Network and invite all IB families to join us for our first meeting on Tuesday, November 10, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Dinner will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The IB Parent Network provides an opportunity for families to connect, collaborate, and help strengthen our IB community. Whether you are new to the program or a longtime IB family, we value your involvement!
We ask all parents and guardians of IB students to complete the IB Parent Network Interest Survey to help us identify family interests and priorities and inform the planning of our first meeting.
https://forms.gle/E7xogL4iCwWxLBkg8
For questions, please contact Ms. Jeanne Beadle or Ms. Liz Tedrick. We look forward to building this network together!
Discover IB at Mount Pleasant High School!
Interested in learning more about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme at Mount Pleasant High School? Join us for one of our upcoming IB Programme Information Nights on November 5 or December 10 at 6:00 p.m. Families may attend in person in the MPHS Auditorium or virtually via Zoom.
Come learn more about the IB experience, the opportunities available to students, and how the program can help prepare Green Knights for college and beyond.
If your family is interested—or if you know a middle school student or family who may be interested in IB—please share this information with them! We want prospective Green Knights across our community to learn about the opportunities available through IB at Mount.
For more information, visit: www.brandywineschools.org/IB
AVID Spotlight: Building Tomorrow’s Readers (and Test-Takers) Today
At Mount, AVID doesn’t wait until junior year to start preparing students for the SAT. We build the skills early, so that by test day, students feel ready and confident.
This week, our 10th grade AVID students focused on SAT vocabulary. Each student created illustrated flashcards, pairing every new word with a picture to help it stick, and then partnered up to quiz one another. In one activity, students practiced writing, reading, and collaboration, three of the core skills AVID develops every day.
Why vocabulary? A strong vocabulary does more than raise test scores. When students know more words, they understand more of what they read, from textbooks to news articles to college applications. Every new word makes them stronger readers and clearer thinkers, both now and long after the SAT.
Celebrating Our 2026 Homecoming Royalty!
Congratulations to our 2026 Mount Pleasant High School Homecoming Court, and a special celebration for our newly crowned Homecoming King, Dennis Coit, and Homecoming Queen, K'Lani Bassett!
We are proud to recognize these Green Knights and celebrate this special milestone during our Homecoming festivities. Thank you to all members of our Homecoming Court for representing the Class of 2027 and contributing to the traditions that make Mount Pleasant such a special community.
