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Moscow High School
April 17, 2015
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Today’s Events
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) meets today during lunch in room 52. Mr. Shipley
Math Club meets today during lunch in room 125. Mr. Brandt
Strategy and Games Club meets today right after school in room 52. Mr. Shipley
SBAC Testing today in the Auditorium Johnson-Youngblood
Bear Library is proud to announce that Moscow High School’s Miles Maxcer has been selected as the First Place winner in Idaho’s Letters
About Literature Level III writing competition. Luisa Graden won honorable mention in the competition. Miles and Luisa have been invited
to Boise for a luncheon at the Statehouse to accept their awards. Miles’ winning letter has been sent on as Idaho’s entry in the national level
competition.
04/17/15 Friday Golf V Boys/Girls A 9:00AM Lakeland Inv. Links (Boys/Girls) District Bus departs 6:00AM
04/17/15 Friday Tennis V Boys/Girls A 3:00PM Post Falls HS dismiss 12:15PM District Bus departs 12:30PM
04/17/15 Friday Tennis JV Boys/Girls H 3:00PM Post Falls HS Tennis Courts MMS dismiss 2:00PM
04/17/15 Friday Baseball JV Boys A 4:00PM Troy HS JV/C Double Header District Bus departs 3:00PM
04/18/15 Saturday Baseball V Boys A 12:00PM Lakeland High School Double Header District Bus departs 8:30AM
04/18/15 Saturday Baseball JV Boys H 12:00PM Lakeland High School Double Header Bear Baseball Field
04/18/15 Saturday Softball V Girls A 12:00PM Lakeland High School Double Header District Bus departs 8:30AM
04/18/15 Saturday Softball JV Girls A 12:00PM Lakeland High School Double Header District Bus departs 8:30AM
News
The application deadline for ASB Executive Offices has been extended until Wednesday, April 22nd. Forms are in the office. Please
consider running for an office!
MHS Drama Club cordially invites you to a fundraiser— “Finding the Light – A Showcase of Talent” on Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 pm. Join
us for an evening of entertainment and help support a new lighting system for the Auditorium stage. Doors open at 6:30 pm for
refreshments, show at 7:00 pm.
Prom is May 2nd from 9 to midnight in the 1912 Center. Tickets will go on sale April 27.
DANCES - Several school-sponsored dances are held throughout the year. They are scheduled from 9:00 - 12:00 midnight. No entry into a dance is
allowed after 10:30 p.m. If a student leaves a dance, no re-entry is allowed. MHS dances are considered extra-curricular and therefore subject to
school extra-curricular policies. Attendance is limited to currently enrolled students. Out of school guests will be allowed with prior
administrative approval for juniors and seniors only.
 No admittance after 10:30 p.m.
 MHS dances are “Good Night” dances…once a student leaves the facility; they are not permitted to return.
 All school and district policies, including extra-curricular policies are in effect for dances.
 Dancing must be appropriate and in good taste. Styles of dancing such as moshing, surfing, slam dancing, dirty dancing, or sexually
suggestive/explicit sexual conduct will not be allowed. Students dancing inappropriately will be removed by the administration or teacher
chaperones and may be suspended for other dances.
AP test dates
Tuesday May 5th- Calculus AB 8:00am
Wednesday May 6th- English Literature (English 12) 8:00am
Thursday May 7th – Spanish Language 8:00am
Monday May 11th- Physics 12:00pm
Tuesday May 12th – French 12:00pm
Wednesday May 13th – English Language (English 11) 8:00am
JV and Varsity Cheer tryouts are May 4th-8th from 3:45 pm-5:15 pm in the MHS gym. No previous cheer experience is required and boys
are welcome to tryout. Application packets can be found in the office. Any questions can be directed to [email protected].
Thanks! Katie Caywood
The MHS All night senior party Registration is OPEN! Please go to www.moscowseniorparty.com and click on registration and print the
4 page registration and send the forms and payment to the PO Box 9695 Moscow, ID 83843 we are also asking for parents to donate New
Boxer shorts for the Bingo for Boxers game. You can bring your donated Boxer shorts to the meetings or drop off with Trudy at the MHS
Office. If you have any questions, please contact Mindy Davis at [email protected] you can also follow us on our Facebook
page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Moscow-High-School-Senior-Class-Party-2015/372682529552717
Study Sessions
Chemistry Study Sessions meets Mondays at 3:15-3:45 in room 58, Ms. Thornton
Earth Science Study Session meets Mondays at 3:15-3:45 in room 51
Honors Chemistry Study Session meets Wednesdays at 3:15-3:45 in room 58, Ms. Thornton
Biology Study Session meets Wednesdays at 3:15-3:45 in room 51, Mr. Berger
Club News
Human Rights & International Club (HRAI) meets Mondays during lunch in room 205. Ms. Eareckson
Domestic Chemistry Club meets the 2nd Monday of each month in room 52. Mr. Shipley
Science Club meets Mondays during lunch in Room 51. Mr. Berger
Buddy Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday during lunch in room 105. Ms. Singleton
Strategy and Games Club meets Tuesday right after school in room 52. Mr. Shipley
Robotics/Electronics Club meets Tuesday during lunch in room 46. Mr. Blount
BPA meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday during lunch in room 56. Mr. Huff
Future Problem Solvers meets Tuesdays and/or Fridays during lunch room 309. Ms. Wissner
Key Club meets Tuesday during lunch in room 127. Mr. Walker
IDFY meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday during lunch in room 304. Mr. Gerke
ASB meets Wednesdays during lunch in room 305. Mr. Hoogsteen
Technology Club meets Wednesday after school in room 45. Mr. Russell
Photography Club meets Wednesday during lunch in room 56. Mr. Huff & Mr. Shipley
American Sign Language meets Wednesday after school in the MHS Library. Ms. Campbell
Drama Club meets Thursday during lunch in room 308 Ms. Baxter
Zumba Club meets Thursdays in room 112 from 3:15 – 4:00 pm. Ms. Garcia
Art Collective meets Thursday during lunch in room 43. Ms. McMurtry
Environmental Club meets Thursday during lunch in room 205. Ms. Eareckson
Strategy and Games Club meets Thursday right after school in room 307. Mr. Dalebout
Chess Club meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays during lunch in room 207, the 2nd, 4th & 5th Thursdays will meet in the commons. Ms. Weaver
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) meets Fridays during lunch in room 52. Mr. Shipley
Math Club meets Friday during lunch in room 125. Mr. Brandt
Strategy and Games Club meets Friday right after school in room 52. Mr. Shipley
Sports
Activities Information can be found at http://msd281.org/mhs/sports-activities/
All school days bus 101 will transport student athletes after school to MMS for any practice.
Counseling News
An Idaho Food bank School Pantry is conveniently located right in your school to help you get emergency food for your family for no
charge.
Regular Pantry Hours
The pantry is open for distribution from 2:30 to 4:30 PM on
Next time, TBD
Lower level of high school; Use 5th Street Lower Parking lot. Stop in during these hours, and school staff or volunteers will happily assist
you in building a food box for your family. You can choose the food you receive right off the pantry shelves! Appointments: If you cannot
come during regular pantry hours, please contact Diana Hicke, MHS counselor, 882-2591, [email protected] for more information
and to make an individual appointment to access the pantry and select your food.
West Point Admissions will be having an information brief in Boise on May 9th at the Gowen Field Base Auditorium. This is a great
opportunity to meet with Field Force liaisons who will help you through the process as well as have your questions answered. For those
interested in attending be sure to RSVP at http://portal.dean.usma.edu/admissions/Pages/default.aspx.
Campus Visits
A representative from the following schools will be on campus to meet with any junior or seniors interested:
Upcoming ACT Test Dates
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
April 18, 2015
March 13, 2015
March 27, 2015
June 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 22, 2015
Upcoming SAT Test Dates
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
May 2, 2015
April 6
April 21
June 6, 2015
May 8
May 27
Scholarships
For up to date scholarships visit http://msd281.org/mhs/counseling-center/scholarship-opportunities/
STRIVE (State Tuition Reimbursement as Incentive for Volunteer Emergency Responders) ~ You must be an active volunteer in good
standing with department and respond to 25% of calls, have a GPA of at least 2.5, and obtain Firefighter 1 or First Responder within 24
months of becoming a volunteer. For application packet and more details about qualifications, visit VolunteerFirefighter.org or call 1-855VOL-FIRE Amount: Up to $5,000 per year Deadline: None given
Next Step ~ fill form out online at www.nextstepmag.com Amount: Varies Deadline: None Given
Alert Magazine ~ you must be a graduating senior with a GPA of 2.5 or better going to college the following school year. Write a 650-800
double spaced word essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse, how it was dealt
with, what you learned from it, and what was right or wrong about the way the incident or problem was handled. Submit the essay and high
school transcripts, photo, name, phone number, address, and school name and email to:
Alert Magazine
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 4833
Boise, ID 83711
If you have any questions call 1-800-398-0842 or visit www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php Amount: $500 Deadline: No Deadline
The Christian Connector, Inc. ~ Visit www.ChristianConnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500.00
scholarship drawing! Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies
Fastweb ~ Check out www.fastweb.com for personalized scholarship matches and financial aid and FAFSA information Amount: Over 1.5
million scholarships Deadline: Varies
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