Manvel HS eNews

MHS overall attendance rate for the 2025-26 school year was 94.8% The Goal for this school year is 95%. The same way we worked hard to become an A rated campus, I need that same effort when it comes to attendance. It's easy! Make sure your student is at school every day. We know students get sick and need to stay home but let's do our best make sure your Mav is at MHS daily.

I know our Mavericks can do better and keep every grade level over 95% for each 6 Weeks. We especially need the Seniors attending school daily especially the 2nd semester.

Each 6 Weeks, the grade level with the best attendance or most improved attendance will get a treat!

The 1st 6 Weeks end on September 25th!

Campus Attendance Rates for the 1st Five Weeks

• 8/17 - 8/21– 96.81%

• 8/24 - 8/28– 95.67 %

• 8/31 - 9/4– 94.29%

• 9/7-9/11- 95.07 %

• 9/14 - 9/18- 95.97%

Let's See Which Grade Level will Win the 1st 6 Weeks. Here are the stats after 5 Weeks:

9th Grade- 95.63%

10th Grade- 95.49%

11th Grade- 95.70%

12th Grade- 95.49%

• September 21st- Senior Parent Meeting
• September 24th- Cap and Gown Orders in the Cafeteria Day 1
• September 24th- Senior Night Football Game
• September 25th- Cap and Gown Orders in the Cafeteria Day 2
• September 30th- Voter Registration Drive
• October 8th- 9th - 11th Grade School Pictures
• Saturday, October 24th- Homecoming Dance (Football game is Thurs, 10/22)
• November 17th- 9th - 11th Grade Make-Up Day for School Pictures
• Saturday, April 17, 2027- Prom
• Wednesday, May 26, 2027- Graduation

To celebrate MHS' 20th Year, the campus will be celebrating in a big way! The campus will have an NFL style tailgate party at Freedom Field!

There will not be a parade this year due to the construction on the campus!

We are calling all Alumni, Feeder Campuses, Mav Families and Community Partners to join us at our 1st ever Hoka Hey Tailgate Event.

Please reach out to Amanda Escamilla (aescamilla@alvinisd.net) if you are interested in securing a tailgate tent space.

Dinner plans? We’ve got them covered!

Join us for a Spirit Night at Honore’s Cajun Café in Manvel and help support the Class of 2027 Project Graduation!
Monday, September 21st
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Honore’s Cajun Café
19430 Hwy 6, Manvel, TX 77578

Whether you’re craving some Cajun favorites, grabbing dinner for the family, or swinging through the drive-thru, your meal can help our seniors celebrate BIG when graduation arrives!
10% of the profits from the Spirit Night will be donated to the Class of 2027 Project Graduation!

So grab your family, grab your friends, and come hungry! Every meal helps our seniors get one step closer to an unforgettable Project Graduation celebration.

IMPORTANT! -
THIS FLYER MUST BE PRESENTED for the fundraiser to receive credit.

Come eat. Come support. Help us send the Class of 2027 off in style!

MHS SENIORS - HOLD ONTO YOUR RECEIPT TO RECEIVE PROJECT GRADUATION POINTS!

The September Drama Club meeting will be this Tuesday, September 22, from 3pm-4pm in the Blackbox Room D151. We will share upcoming events and host Disney Trivia! All students are welcome and will receive 1 thespian point for attending.

The Manvel Theatre Company is hosting a car wash on September 26th to raise funds for students competing in the Texas Thespian State Festival in November! The car wash will be held at the front of the school from 8am-2pm and it's all donation-based.

The Alvin ISD Book Bus needs your help filling its shelves! After putting thousands of free books into the hands of children this summer, we are ready to restock for upcoming school and community events.

From September 21–October 8, we invite families to donate gently used children’s books at collection bins located throughout Alvin ISD schools and participating community locations.

Your gently loved books still have plenty of stories left to tell. By donating them, you are giving another child the opportunity to discover a new story, build a love of reading, and grow their home library.

BIN THERE, READ THAT!

Look for our special Book Bus collection bins and drop off your books between September 21 and October 8.

Thank you for helping us put more books into the hands of Alvin ISD children—one book at a time!

TO: Texas High School Principals

FROM: Elections Division, Texas Secretary of State

SUBJECT: Registering Your Eligible High School Students to Vote

DATE: September 2, 2026

Dear High School Principal:

Thank you for your service to the community as a high school principal. As part of your responsibilities, we want to remind you of your role in helping eligible high school students register to vote under Section 13.046(a) of the Texas Election Code. As a high school deputy voter registrar, you play a crucial role in this process. To fulfill this obligation, please ensure that you distribute voter registration forms at least twice throughout the school year.

The voter registration deadline for the November 3, 2026 General Election is October 5, 2026.

Hello students and parents,

Alvin ISD will be hosting its first districtwide Fall Chess Tournament for high school students. The tournament is open to all Alvin ISD high school students who are interested in participating.

Tournament information:

- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time: 8:30 a.m.
- Location: Manvel Junior High
- Registration deadline: October 9, 2026

Students can register using the link below!

Please see the attached flyer for additional information. We hope you will join us for our first high school district wide chess tournament!

Parking permit forms and requirements link- https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3405/Mhs/ecdf4aaf-90bb-433e-8c30-ef45fea2b2ad/Student-parking-permits-2026-2027-RO.pdf?disposition=inline

Fine list lik https://datastudio.google.com/s/tr95YDR0OAI

Appointments calendar link https://calendar.app.google/dhYeLvncBoGUcgaG6

***Parking Permits expire at the end of each school year. All student drivers MUST buy a new parking permit for the 2026-27 School year. The 2025-26 Sticker can be discarded.***

We had a wonderful turn out with your students helping on our last event. They were all so helpful even during the most chaotic moments. That is just so extremely appreciated. I hope your students can continue coming out to volunteer for our event. This one is closer to home in Pearland so I know it makes it easier for some students. I have attached some details and a flyer.

THE YELLOW OUT CAMPAIGN , WE NEED YOU!

GIVE A LITTLE TIME. MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE.

The Yellow Out Campaign Charity Event is coming Saturday, October 10, 2026, and we’re calling on our community to come together and serve!

This is more than just volunteering for an event. It’s an opportunity to serve others, strengthen our community, and show what can happen when people come together for a purpose.

Whether you can give a few hours or spend the day with us, YOUR TIME MATTERS. YOUR HELP MATTERS. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

WE NEED HELPING HANDS & WILLING HEARTS!

YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS & TIME WILL BRING SMILING FACES FOR CHILDREN LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT OUR CHARITY WILL DELIVER!

Stay informed and connected with the latest updates and Hoka Hey Shoutouts from Principal Baldwin by following her Principal Instagram page.

She will be showcasing daily highlights so the community can see the great things happening daily at MHS.

All car riders should be picked up and dropped off in the front of the school. Parents can enter the front drive from Highway 6 or McCoy Road.

The student parking lot is for bus drop off only.

No pick-ups or drop offs should occur in the small bus circle.

Attention all Mavericks! Do you need assistance with homework, makeup hours, time to complete Edgenuity courses, access to computers and printers, or just need a quiet working environment after school? If so, Mav Lab might be the perfect place for you! Mav Lab is located in the library from 3-5 PM Tuesdays-Thursdays. We look forward to seeing you there!

***Please note Dates and times are tentative and subject to change

***Any DAEP Placement forfeits a Senior's eligibility for all Senior Events

***Senior Packages are Non-refundable (More info coming September)

As we look ahead to a successful 2025-26 school year, we want to make you aware of a new state law, House Bill 1481, which was passed by the Texas Legislature. House Bill 1481 prohibits students from using personal communication devices during the school day.

This law applies to:

• Cell phones
  
• Smartwatches
  
• Earbuds and headphones
  
• Tablets or any device that can text, call, record, or access the internet
  

In Alvin ISD, the expectation is simple: Not Seen. Not Heard. Not Taken.

Students may bring phones and personal electronic devices to school.

However, from the moment students enter the building in the morning until the final dismissal bell cell phones must be powered off or silenced, stored in a backpack or locker, and not used during class, passing periods, lunch, or restroom breaks.

Use in the Hallways

The use of personal communication devices in prohibited at all times.

Use at Lunch

Lunch is considered part of the school day so the use of electronic devices is prohibited under Texas Law.

Emergency Situations

Administrators may approve the use of cell phones in emergency situations where the device is necessary for the health or safety of students or others.

The Texas law requires school districts to administer disciplinary consequences if students violate the personal communication device policy in schools. Each infraction of this policy will result in the following escalating consequences:

• First offense – Device taken, returned to student
  
• Second – Parent must pick up
  
• Third – $15 fine + parent pickup
  

Refusal to hand over a device = disciplinary action per the Student Code of Conduct

Why this matters:

This law supports focused classrooms, respectful spaces, and safe learning for all.

Parents:

Please talk with your child about expectations before school starts. For emergencies, contact the campus office.