MPHS Students and Families,

Lots of fabulous things have been happening at MPHS!

• This past week we were able to recognize 253 of our students who made the 1st Semester Honor Roll. This was quite an accomplishment as our students earned a 3.75 GPA or higher for this award.
• In addition, we had 13 students attend the National Women in Roofing Experience. This is the 3rd year in a row that our students have been invited; moreover, this career and job training opportunity has turned into an exclusive MPHS event as the organizers have been so impressed with the dedication and maturity of our students!
• Our MPHS Symphonic Band earned a Superior rating at the State Band Assessment this past weekend. Under the leadership of Director Molly Brolaski, the band's dedication and musicianship were on full display. Please see the highlights posted below!

Looking ahead, our counselors will be pushing into classes the week to work with students on selection courses for the 2025-2026 school year. Our MPHS Course Catalog can be found here with information on courses, diploma types, graduation requirements, and more! https://sites.google.com/mpcs4learning.com/mphs-course-catalog/home

We will recognize our Winter athletes at our Sports Awards ceremony at 6:00 pm on Monday night in the HS Commons. We look forward to seeing you there!

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

Charles Forrest

Principal

On Saturday, March 1st, the MPHS Symphonic Band performed for State Band Assessment and earned a Superior Rating - 1! They took grade V/VI music, which is the most difficult music, and achieved the highest rating a band can receive. This is a truly an incredible accomplishment for our students and the instrumental program!

To make this achievement even more exciting, we took the Marching Cougars to State Marching Assessment back in October. At this event, the Marching Cougars received their first ever Superior rating! With both the accomplishments of the marching band as well as our Symphonic Band, this is the first time in school history that the MPHS Instrumental Music Program is now a Virginia Honor Band, Program of Distinction!

We are so proud of our amazing musicians and our Director, Molly Brolaski - congratulations!

• March 10 - Winter Sports Awards; HS Commons, 6:00 pm
• March 12 - PSAT 8/9
• March 13 - Family Market starts at 4 pm in the HS Counseling hallway.
• March 21-23 - Senior Trip to NYC
• March 27 - End of 3rd Quarter
• March 28 - Early Release from school
• March 31 - No School, Eid-al-Fitr
• April 2 - MPCS District Fine Art Show; Middle School, 5:30-7:00 pm
• April 3 - Student/Parent Partners for Safe Teen Driving; MS Auditorium, 6:00 pm
• April 5 - Prom at Hylton Performing Arts Center
• April 10 - Family Market starts at 4 pm in the HS Counseling hallway.
• April 14-18 - Spring Break
• April 21 - No School for students, PD day for teachers
• May 1-4 - Spring Musical, MS Auditorium, 7:00 pm
• May 3 - SAT Testing
• May 5 - Spring Musical matinee, MS Auditorium, 3:00 pm
• May 26 - Memorial Day, no school
• May 29 - Honors Assembly, HS Gym, 7:59 am
• May 31 - Graduation!
• June 4 - Family Market starts at 4 pm in the HS Counseling hallway
• June 6 - Last Day of School; early release

• 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 19, 20, 21

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

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.

Seniors, did you know that they Manassas Park Education Foundation is responsible for giving away over $16,000 in scholarships every year. Apply now for the scholarships that are relevant to your post-high school plans. Check the Canvas page for the Guidance Counselors for more information you can also check out details below:

BELL Scholarship Info 2024-2025

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

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!

Spring sports is underway! Please check out our athletic calendar and website for up to date information: https://www.northwesterndistrictva.org/public/genie/294/school/905/

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

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

You may also contact our coaches below for more information:

Baseball - Coach Contino, mailto:bryan.contino@mpark.net

Softball - Coach Miller, mailto:sam.miller@mpark.net

Boys Soccer - Coach Melendez, mailto:christian.melendez@mpark.net

Girls Soccer - Coach Robinson, mailto:sydney.robinson@mpark.net

Outdoor Track - Coach Rodriguez, mailto:koree.rodriguez@mpark.net.

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

Academy Day 2025

Senator Mark Warner invites high school and middle school students, their parents or guardians, and school counselors to Academy Day 2025. Attendees will be provided a comprehensive overview of the United States service academies and their admission processes.

In addition, students will be able to meet with officials from all five academies as well as representatives from the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Richmond, ROTC programs at the University of Virginia, the United States Marine Corps, the Virginia Military Institute, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, and the Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership at Mary Baldwin University. Staff from Virginia Congressional offices will be available to answer questions regarding the application procedures for congressional nominations.

Save the Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium in George Washington Hall, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Invitation to follow. To ensure you receive it and the registration link for the event, please email academy_noms@warner.senate.gov. For more information on the Academy Nomination Process, please visit www.warner.senate.gov.

Who: All students in grades 1st-12th enrolled in private, home, and public schools in Prince William County, and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park

National Law Day Theme: “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One.”

Goal: an exciting and educational way for students to celebrate Law Day (May 1) and expand their understanding of justice within the framework of the Constitution while also encouraging civil discourse about the common good and the foundation of our democracy.

Conest Dates: Now - Aprill 11, 2025

Details: https://www.pwcva.gov/department/circuit-court/clerks-annual-law-day-art-contest

Prizes: Gift cards and more!

Award Sponsors: Please contact Candi Choi at CChoi@pwcgov.org

• 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
  

• 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

mailto:melissa.pitts@mpark.net

mailto:tricia.williams@mpark.net

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