Manvel HS eNews

This Week

Monday, May 19th: Final Exams for SENIORS ONLY, Senior Walks at EC Mason, Savannah Lakes and Don Jeter, Senior Sunset

Tuesday, May 20th: Final Exams for 9th - 11th Grade, Graduation Practice @9AM, Graduation (last day of school for Seniors)

Wednesday, May 21st: Final Exams for 9th - 11th Grade

Thursday, May 22nd: Final Exams for 9th - 11th Grade

Friday, May 23rd: Last Day of School (last day of school for 9th - 11th Grade)

9th -11th Grade ACC Dual Enrollment

ACC dual enrollment Summer School 2025 registration is open from April 2, 2025 until May 27. Summer schedule and registration forms are available in Office A136. Students must be test-ready and ACC application active in order to register for dual enrollment summer school.

EXAM EXEMPTION ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT–Students may be exempt from some or all final exams. They still MUST attend the class during the exam. Students are only exempt from taking the test, not attending school. If a student is absent during an exempted final exam, their exemption will be voided and they will receive a 0% on the exam. They must make it up during the summer exam makeup window (May 28th - June 12th). Therefore, it is very important that students not miss school during our exam periods.

NO BAGS: Students will not be allowed to bring any bags the week of May 19 - 23. All bags will be taken at the door as they arrive and will be returned at the end of the day. Anything students bring on those days must be in a gallon size Ziploc bag. The following items will NOT be allowed on campus: backpacks, purses bigger than a small clutch, etc. Athletic coaches will communicate via SportsU IF athletes need to dress out on exam days. Athletic bags will be dropped off before school begins.

OPTIONAL STUDY HALL: May 20th through May 22nd there is a Study Hall built into our exam schedule. Students have lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 and Study Hall from 1:05-2:50. Lunch and Study Hall are optional. Most students leave during that time. All students who remain on campus must be in a classroom for tutorials at the conclusion of lunch or they will remain in the cafeteria until dismissal. If a student leaves campus, they will not be allowed back in the building for the remainder of the day. If you do not want your student to leave on that day during lunch/study hall, please be sure to clearly communicate your expectations with them so they can abide by your instructions. Our buses will leave our campus at 2:50 on those days to return students home.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Friday May 23rd is a half day. Lunch will begin at 10:45 that day and students will be allowed to leave at that time.

It has been a great year back at MHS. I have truly enjoyed serving as your principal and am excited for Graduation on May 20th!

Hoka Hey,

Jamie Baldwin, Principal

NOTE: Parking is limited so please car pool if possible. Overflow parking will be available at Iowa Colony High School and shuttle services will be provided.

Manvel High School: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 • 7:30 p.m.

Alvin High School: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 • 7:30 p.m.
Shadow Creek High School: Thursday, May 22, 2025 • 7:30 p.m.

Iowa Colony High School: Friday, May 23, 2025 • 7:30 p.m.

Weather Make-Up Day: Saturday, May 24, 2025 • Times TBD

Manvel High School, Alvin High School, Shadow Creek High School, and Iowa Colony High School graduations will take place at Freedom Field at Alvin ISD Heritage Complex, 10855 Iowa Colony Blvd., Iowa Colony, TX. Stadium gates will open at 6:00 pm. Anyone over the age of 3 must have an armband to enter. Students will receive wristbands from their campus.

As we look forward to celebrating graduation at Alvin ISD Freedom Field, we want to remind everyone of a few guidelines.

• No strollers

• No noisemakers

• No large signs

• No balloons

• No outside food and drink

• ALL guests will go through metal detectors at the gates.

Our clear bag policy will be strictly enforced to ensure everyone’s safety. While Alvin ISD encourages visitors not to bring bags if possible, the following types of bags are permissible:

• Clear, plastic, vinyl or PVC bags

• Clear, plastic, one-gallon, re-sealable, Ziploc-style bags

• Clutch bags approximately the size of a hand (4 1⁄2” X 6 1⁄2")

• Medically necessary items

Visitors who bring bags that do not meet the criteria outlined, will not be permitted entrance into the venue.

Also, here are a few tips to beat the heat!

• Stay hydrated – water/concessions will be available

• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing

• Cooling areas will be available

• Bring hand-held fans

Let’s all cooperate to make this a memorable and secure event for our graduates!

Davon Ruiz

Director of Safety and Security

Congratulations! Your Student, Amir Abdullah, has been selected as a 2025 Google Scholar

at Clark Atlanta University! The Google Scholar Academy is an esteemed Career-Readiness and

Student Development Academy sponsored by Google, Inc. and Clark Atlanta University. Your

student’s hard work and dedication has landed your student into an aspiring pool of scholars who

are committed to academic excellence, student involvement, and making a difference in the

world. Your high school has prepared your student well! You all should be very proud of your

student who is an amazing selection. Your student was (1) one of over (75) seventy-five

applicants to apply for this esteemed honor. Out of that pool, (26) twenty-six) were selected to be

a part of Cohort IV. Now that your student has been selected, your student will be attending the

Clark Atlanta University 2025 Google Scholar Summer Bridge Experience starting Sunday,

June 22, 2025-Friday, July 11, 2025 in Atlanta, GA.

1) How to get a Permit

a) The Student must be clear of fines/fees/parking tickets or Special Circumstances present.

b) Fill out the Student Vehicle Registration form

2) What Information is Required

a) Driver’s License

b) Copy of insurance for the vehicle being driven with the student listed as a driver on the policy.

c) Completed form. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

d) License plate or temporary plate number of the vehicle.

e) Signed and dated drug testing consent form.

f) Fee: $25.00

It is important for student to arrive to school on time. Students not in class by 7:20 AM will be sent to a tardy kiosk and marked late. Students are late if they are not in class before the bell rings each period.

Students are let into the building at 6:50 AM and students are dismissed to 1st period at 7:12 AM.

Students need to be in dress code everyday. Here are a few reminders:

1. Hair must be a natural color
2. Tights may ONLY be worn UNDERNEATH school appropriate shorts, skirts, pants, or dresses
3. Tights with a T-shirt is not acceptable.
4. Dresses, shorts, skirts and shorts should not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee
5. Tennis skirts are NOT in dress code
6. Holes/Frays in the shorts, skirts, pants and jeans can be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
7. Crop Tops and Tied up T-shirts are against the Dress Code. Students mid sections should be covered at all times
8. Hats, hoods or any other type of head covering should not be worn in the building
9. Sandals must have a back strap, slides are not in the student dress code

On January 14, 2025, the Alvin ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar.

Important Dates for Students:

• Transition students (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade) will return to school on Monday, August 11, with all other students starting on Tuesday, August 12.

Key Features of the Calendar:

• A Fall Break October 13 - 17, aligning with the Brazoria County Fair

• Spring Break occurring the 2nd week in March (March 9-13)

• The school year concluding before Memorial Day weekend

Graduation dates for each high school are as follows:

• Iowa Colony High School – May 19, 2026 at Freedom Field

• RISE Academy – May 20, 2026 at Alvin HS PAC

• Manvel High School – May 20, 2026 at Freedom Field

• Alvin High School – May 21, 2026 at Freedom Field

• Shadow Creek High School – May 22, 2026 at Freedom Field