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MPHS - Important Things to Know!

February 9, 2025

MPHS - ImportantThings to Know!February 9, 2025

MPHS Students and Families,


Hard to believe but we are already 10 days into Quarter 3! This is a great time to for our students to reflect on their academic goals, improve grades, prioritize attendance, and set the stage for future success. Please continue to have these important conversations with your students and reach out to our faculty and staff for support.


This past week, we had the opportunity to celebrate our wonderful school counselors during Counselor Appreciation Week! If you have not done so already, please reach out to our counselors to show them your appreciation. You can find their contact information and the end of this newsletter.


We have been having conversations with students and parents in grades 8-11 about our CTE course options and course selection process as we get ready to select courses for the 2025-26 academic year. This time is important as we work with each student to ensure they are on track to meet their educational goals and explore academic opportunities. See information on your child's Academic Career Plan below and check out our CTE Fair we held this past week!


As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.


Charles Forrest

Principal

Important Dates Important Dates

  • February 13 - ASVAB Testing; see information below to register.
  • February 13 - Family Market starts at 4 pm in the HS Counseling hallway.
  • February 17 - Presidents Day - No School
  • February 20 - Pre-Assessment Band Concert; MS Auditorium, 7:00 pm
  • March 6 - Pre-Assessment Choir Concert; MS Auditorium, 7:00 pm
  • March 12 - PSAT 8/9
  • March 13 - Family Market starts at 4 pm in the HS Counseling hallway.
  • March 27 - End of 3rd Quarter
  • March 28 - Early Release from school
  • March 31 - No School, Eid-al-Fitr

MPHS Testing Center MPHS Testing Center

  • ASVAB: February 13- Register HERE
  • DMV Learners Permit Testing: February 20- Register HERE
  • AP Test Payments for Semester 2 classes due: March 7
  • SAT at MPHS: March 8- Register HERE
  • PSAT 8/9: March 12- Register HERE
  • DMV Testing: March 27- Register HERE
  • DMV Testing: April 3- Register HERE
  • PROJECT GRADUATION/ TERM GRAD TESTING: April 8- March 29
  • SAT at MPHS: May 3- Register HERE
  • AP Testing: May 5- May 16
  • END OF COURSE TESTING for FULL YEAR and SECOND SEMESTER: May 13, 14, 15


If you have any questions, please contact Maggie Morrison, our Testing & Intervention Coordinator, at maggie.morrison@mpark.net.

February is CTE Month! February is CTE Month!

The month of February celebrates Career and Technical Education! CTE prepares students for the workforce across a wide range of industries and occupations. Through CTE students can learn skills in the classroom and on the job to support their careers. They can also earn industry certifications and licenses that will prepare them for life after high school.


Check our some of our MPHS events this month!

Academic and Career Plan Academic and Career Plan

Virginia requires all students to complete an Academic and Career Plan (ACP) each year. The ACP is to be reviewed and signed by a parent/guardian annually. At your earliest convenience, please review your student's plan that was emailed on January 24. Please note that the ACP can be reviewed and updated by the student at any time as they matriculate through their high school career. For additional information, please visit: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/parents-students/for-students/graduation/graduation-requirement-resources/academic-career-plan.


If you have any questions, please contact your student's counselor.

Reserve Your MPHS Yearbook! Reserve Your MPHS Yearbook!

Seniors! Seniors!

Senior Cap & Gown

Seniors, make sure you order you cap and gown by placing your order here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1119775/MANASSAS-PARK-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2593407685/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2593407712


Need More Senior Information?

Seniors - check out the Counselors' Corner page on Canvas! There you will find information on:

  1. "The Senior Checklist"
  2. Scholarships
  3. Colleges & Universities
  4. FAFSA forms
  5. Senior Checklist
  6. SAT & ACT
  7. and much more!

Athletics Athletics

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2025 VHSL Girls State Wrestling Tournament

Congratulations to Jazlyn Mendoza who took 3rd in the VHSL Girls Zone 4 Qualifier tournament. This means she qualifies for the 2025 VHSL Girls State Wrestling Tournament!

For up to date athletic events check out our website or our athletic calendar: https://www.northwesterndistrictva.org/public/genie/294/school/905/


Spring Sports is quickly approaching! The first day of tryouts will be February 24. All physicals and registrations will be due by Friday, February 21.


Please check our athletic website at https://mpcougarsathletics.com/


Martin Astrop, Activities Director, martin.astrop@mpark.net

Christine Catalfamo, Assistant Activities Director, christine.catalfamo@mpark.net

RESOURCES RESOURCES

SUCCESS! Conference - March 15

Presentations and workshops exploring opportunities for girls seeking careers in Math, Science, Engineering, the Arts, Medical fields, and Technology. Please see registration information below.

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MPHS Student Handbook 24-25

MPHS Student Handbook 24-25

Manassas Park High School Student Handbook 2024-2025 8200 Euclid Avenue Manassas Park, VA 20111 Principal: Mr. Charles Forrest Assistant Principal: Mrs. Melissa Pitts Assistant Principal: Mrs. Tricia Williams Telephone: 703-361-9131 Main Fax: 703-330-1218 Guidance Fax: 703-330-0339 MPHS W...

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Know Your Counselor! Know Your Counselor!

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Mrs. Teague

  • Director of Counseling
  • Serving students with last names A-B
  • natalie.teague@mpark.net
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Mr. Rothman

  • Serving students with last names C-He
  • steven.rothman@mpark.net
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Ms. Harding

  • Serving students with last names Hi-Pi
  • amanda.harding@mpark.net
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Ms. Fantahun

  • Serving students with last names Pl-Z
  • saron.fantahun@mpark.net

Meet our School Safety Team! Meet our School Safety Team!

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Officer Munoz-Pineda

  • School Resource Officer (SRO)
  • Manassas Park Police Department
  • We are excited that Officer Munoz will be with us again this year. We are grateful for the way he supports our students and school community!
  • mailto:elpidio.munoz@mpark.net
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Mr. Turner

  • School Safety Officer (SSO)
  • We welcome back Mr. Turner; he is a 2016 graduate of MPHS!
  • He assists students getting to class on time and helps keep us safe!
  • mailto:raequaun.turner@mpark.net

MPHS Admin Team MPHS Admin Team

Melissa Pitts, Assistant Principal

mailto:melissa.pitts@mpark.net

Tricia Williams, Assistant Principal

mailto:tricia.williams@mpark.net

Charles Forrest, Principal

Email: charles.forrest@mpark.net
Website: www.mpark.net
Twitter: @seetrees

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