McPherson High School Home of the Bullpups!

MHS 620-241-9500Activities/Athletics Office 241-9510Career/Tech Ed Office 241-9530Guidance Office 241-9520

October 2016

Brad Plackemeier, Principal Shane Backhus, Asst. Principal Bryce McFarland, Asst. Principal

School Safety Hotline 877-626-8203www.mcpherson.com/418/

Kitchen 241-9525MHS Fax 241-9506Athletics & CTE Fax 241-1309

PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS

School will NOT be in sessionFriday, October 21st

Thursday, October 27th & Friday, October 28th

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The 2016-2017 school year is nearing the half-way point of the first semester.

McPherson High School students took part in the ACT testing date on Tuesday, September 27th. Seniors took the ACT assessment, paid for by the school dis-trict. Juniors completed the ACT WorKeys assessment. The Pre ACT assess-ment will be the 9th and 10th Grade college readiness assessment. Students will continue to work in the Naviance program during Advisory to explore post-high school options while developing and revising individual plans of study.

The MHS Student Council’s Class of the Year project continues to increase stu-dent participation in and attendance at extracurricular events. The goal of the contest is to increase school spirit while providing increased support for stu-dents in athletic events and activities. Points will be awarded to classes based on participation in extracurricular activities, attendance at extracurricular events, school attendance rates, discipline referral rates, parent/teacher con-ference attendance, and participation in spirit weeks. The winning class will earn a full day off of school at the end of the year.

Apply Kansas Day will be on Monday, October 17th. It is a time set aside to help students with college applications during the school day. Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Monday, October 24th and Tuesday, October 25th. The goal of McPherson High School will continue to focus on preparing each student to be citizenship, college, and career ready when they graduate in the Roundhouse in May.

Picture RetakesThere will be picture retakes

on October 17th, 2016

Parent Teacher Conferences

October 24th & 25th5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

KAY Fall Blood DriveWhen: Tuesday, October 4 from 8:30-1

Who: Eligible donors must be at least 16 years old (with a parent’s consent). All students must also

meet certain height and weight requirements. Fac-ulty and staff are encouraged to donate as well.

Where: Please talk to Mrs. Harlin for more info and to sign up.

#BullpupsApply Event October 17, 2016

Location: MHS Library

October 2016 is designated as College Application Month here in the state of Kansas. MHS will be hosting our Apply Kansas: College Application event on October 17, 2016 to assist students in completing the college application process. We welcome the parents and community to be a part of #BullpupsApply. If you are interested in vol-unteering during the event, please call Stephanie Hamilton at 241-9520. Volunteers can greet and sign-in students, assist students with the completion of college appli-cations, share scholarship information, or distribute information about financial aid opportunities.

Congratulations to the following students named Fall Homecoming candidates.

Queen Candidates - Kellsie Corrigan, Ellea

Ediger, Morgan Howard, Heidi Myers, Brooke Schrag

King Candidates - Sam Arbuckle, Britton Bate, Austin Eldredge, Hadley Hageman,

Casen Hoover

MHS College and Career Fair Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors!

Plan on attending this year’s MHS College and Career Fair

Wed. Oct. 19th, 2016 from 1:00-2:30 pm MHS Roundhouse

Representatives from State Universities, Independent Colleges, Community Colleg-es, Vocational, Cosmetology and Technical Schools for Kansas and the Midwest along with representatives from some local career

industries will be at this year’s fair!For more information stop by or call the

Guidance Office and see your CCR Advocate or Guidance Counselor!

What is the PSAT TEST?The preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship

Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National

Merit Scholarship Corporation. It’s a standardized test that provides firsthand

practice for the SAT. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain

access to college and career planning tools. The PSAT/NMSQT measures: critical thinking, math

problem-solving skills, and writing skills. WHO SHOULD TAKE THE PSAT TEST?

Any freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in the top 10% of their class and/or scoring a 23 or higher

on the ACT PLAN or ACT EXPLORE tests.Space is limited. To participate, sign up in the

Guidance Office ASAP. Cost is $15Questions? Please contact the Guidance Office.

October In House College Rep Visits:Thurs. Oct. 6: Cloud County Community College WEDS, OCT. 19TH: MHS COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR

FOLLOW US! for lots of Guidance Office information. Twitter - @advocateadviceFacebook - MHS Guidance OfficeWebsite - mhsgo.weebly.com

COLLEGE GROUP VISITS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21stSign up by October 7th in the Guidance Office

* KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY* WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY* NCKT - BELOIT * HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ACT Test Prep Class

WHAT: A program designed to help MHS students boost their ACT score, qualify for

more scholarships, and improve their chanc-es of admissions at their colleges of choice.

WHEN: November 14th & 21st 6:00 to 8:30 pm

WHERE: McPherson High School

WHO: MHS Juniors & Seniors

For more information come to the Guidance Office

Did you know???You can go to avctl.org and click on Mcpherson to see all the updated changes for all McPherson High School athletics & activities. You can also click on the destination of the activity and it will

give you the directions to that destionation.

Marching Band Festival Dates:

October 5th: Emporia State University Marching Festival

October 15th: Central States Marching Festival at KSU

Reminder for unpaid school feesPlease make your payments in a timely manner. Payments can be made either by mailing it to the MHS bookkeeping office or sent to school with your student.

Tracey Wedel - Bookkeeper

Flu shots will be offered at the Health Department starting in October. Mondays from 8:30 to 5:30 and Fridays from 8:30 to 4:30. No appointment is necessary as walk-ins are encouraged. The cost is $35 for a shot and $45 for the nasal vaccine. The vaccination can be billed to Medi-care, Medicaid or Blue Cross Blue Shield if you present your card at the time you get your shot. Call 620-241-1753 if you have any questions.

Jazz Band/Orchestra ConcertMonday, October 3rd 7:30 p.m.

MHS auditiorium

Tuesday, November 1st - JUNIORS will have the vision and hearing screening. Please wear your contacts or glasses that day.

McPherson High Main Stage Theatrepresents

October 6th & 7thTickets: Adults $5.00, Students $4.00, Seniors $3.00

MHS Auditorium @ 7:30 pm.

So Others Can Eat!“Because hunger is a really scary thing.”

On Oct. 17th Thespians, KAYS, FCCLA, Choir, STUCO and McPherson Girl Scouts from the McPherson High School

will be collecting nonperishable food in your neighborhood from 5:30-7:30 pm

You know how it feels when you’re really hungry? Now imagine what it’s like to feel that way every day, especially for children. According to America’s Second

Harvest Network, there are more than 28 million Americans who go hungry every

day. Of those, 9 million are children. We want to eliminate that hunger.

{All donations will go to the McPherson Food bank}Thank You in advance for helping us make a difference in our community

If your club, advisory, or athletic team, would personally like to get involved with this AWESOME Community service project: Lets FILL that truck!

Contact Greg McGlynn for more information.[greg.mcglynn@mcpherson.com]