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Moscow High School
Home of the Bears
Moscow High School Mission Statement:
Bear Facts - A newsletter for Parents & Patrons of MHS
May 8, 2015
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To provide the best education possible to prepare students for the complexities of adult life by creating a community of knowledgeable students who respect themselves and others and who accept responsibility
for their actions in the world and community in which they live.
Erik Perryman, Principal
Brett Clevenger, Assistant Principal
Allen Green, Act. Director/Asst. Principal
Office (208)882-2591 Attendance (208)882-9130 Fax (208)892-1136
Website: www.msd281.org/highschool
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Statement of Beliefs:
As the school year ends, I would like to thank all the parents, community members,
faculty, staff, and students who make Moscow High School such a wonderful place
to work and learn. I have enjoyed this year immensely - despite developing quite a bit
more gray hair. Through all our struggles it has been the humor, flexibility, and dedication to kids of the MHS community that made 2014-2015 a success.
All people can learn and learning is a life-long process
Things here have largely returned to normal, and we are all excited about the end of
the year and graduation. The newly elected ASB officers are already making plans to
continue improving the culture and climate of the school, beginning with the fall’s welcome back assembly and Homecoming Parade.
Students, families, and the schools should have high
expectations for student success
I hope everyone has a wonderful summer - I for one am looking forward to the normal
routine of maintenance and cleaning without construction! Please never hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. My door is always open to you.
Go Bears!
Erik Perryman
Principal
The family, community, and school district share a
responsibility for the quality education of our youth
Students need to achieve success in fundamental and
advanced literacy
Teachers inspire learning and guide students in the
acquisition of knowledge, skill, and attitudes
Individual strengths should be encouraged and developed
Schools prepare students for adult life
From the Desk of the Activities Director
Another year is coming to an end. Once again we have been fortunate to have outstanding coaches and advisors working with our students in both curicular and cocurricular activities. Our students have done an excellent job of representing MHS.
A meeting for all fall sports will be scheduled for August 12th at 6:00pm in the High
School Auditorium. This meeting is for parents and athletes who plan to participate
in a fall sport at MHS. Following are the start dates for the 2015 fall sports:
Football - August 10th
Boys and Girls Soccer - August 10th
Volleyball - August 14th
Cross Country - August 14th
Reminder
In order for students to compete in Co-Curricular Activities they must have on file:
- A physical exam: new ones are required for 9th and 11th grade students
- An interim physical/consent form
- A substance abuse form
- Purchase a student body card: MHS $31.00
- Pay an activity fee: MHS $60.00 per sport
All sports activities are listed on www.msd281.org. We make every effort to keep the
site current and up-to-date regarding competitive activities. If you have questions or
comments, please let us know.
Go Bears!
The All-School Play
MHS’ all-school play will be a musical this year! Winner of three TONY
Awards, two Obie Awards, and numerous other awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility,
populism, bureaurcacy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics, water
conservation, and musical theatre itself! Hilarious and touching, Urinetown
is nothing if not honest. It provides a fresh perspective of one of America’s
greatest art forms.
Our production is set in a futuristic Seattle where a terrible water shortage,
caused by a 20-yr draught, has led to a government-enforced ban on private
toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charing admission for one of humanity’s most
basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he’s had enough, and plans
revolution to lead them all to freedom!
With music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis,
and book by Greg Kotis, Urinetown will be produced by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International and MHS plans to partner with
Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute as the topic of water conservation is timely and important to our community.
Perfomances will be Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 at 7:30pm and
Sunday, May 17th at 2:00pm. Tickets will go on sale soon so be on the lookout for Urinetown ... not the place ...the musical.
Allen Green
Assistant Principal/Activities Director
Buddy Club BBQ
The Buddy Club BBQ will be on Monday, June
8th at 12pm over at East City Park. Bring a dish
to share and come join us for hamburgers and
hotdogs!
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS: ACT OR SAT
SAT Test Dates
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
Registrations Deadline
April 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
ACT Test Date
June 13, 2015
Registration Deadline
May 8, 2015
Late Registration Date
April 17, 2015
May 22, 2015
Late Registration Date
May 22, 2015
Register on-line for the ACT at www.actstudent.org and at www.collegeboard.com for the
SAT. When registering for the ACT or SAT our MHS code is 130-415.
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Dates to Remember
May 14th
May 27th
May 27th
May 27th
May 28th
June 1-5
June 4th
June 5th
June 5th
June 5th
---------------------------------------------ASB BBQ/Show and Shine
---------Academic Awards Assembly - 1:00pm MHS Auditorium
-------------------------------------------------Yearbook Distribution
--------Bear Booster Sports Banquet- 6:00pm MHS Auditorium
------------------------------------------------------------Senior Sneak
---------------------------------------------------2nd Semester Finals
------------------------------------------------------PCRHS Graduation
--------------------------------------------------Last Day for Students
---------------------------Graduation 7:30pm at the Kibbie Dome
--------------------------------------------------All Night Senior Party
Counseling/academic advisor assignments for the 2014-2015 school year:
Grade 9 & 11
Grade 10 & 12
Charlene Jakich
Diana Hicke
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Juniors – If you plan to take the SAT or ACT test this spring, you can now access
online prep courses through the idahocis.org system. Students simply create an account in the idahocis system and then click on “My portfolio,” from there students
click on the link “Test Prep” where study guides, flashcards, and practice tests are
available.
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For Graduating Seniors
For overnight accommodations for friends and family over graduation weekend, the
Best Western Plus University Inn is offering a special rate. For reservations, please
call 800-325-8765 and ask for the Moscow High School graduation rate. Please call
as soon as possible as availability is limited. For additional information, please visit
www.uinnmoscow.com
AP Exam Schedule
Date
Tuesday May 5th
Wednesday May 6th
Thursday May 7th
Test
Time
AP Calculus
8:00am
AP Literature (English 12) 8:00am
AP Spanish
8:00am
Monday May 11th
Tuesday May 12th
Wednesday May 13th
AP Physics
12:00pm
AP French
12:00pm
AP Language (English 11) 12:00pm
*Make-ups are available for those with scheduling conflicts. Please speak with your
Counselor for more information.*
ATTENTION PARENTS
Please check Powerschool for Fines and Fees owed. Check under balances, scroll
down past school lunch fees to find school fines. These fines must be paid before
graduation - diplomas will be held until all fines are paid
Second Semester Final Schedule 14-15
Monday June 1st
8:10am - 9:25am .................................Period 1 Study Session
9:29am - 10:39am................................Period 2 Study Session
10:43am - 11:53am..............................Period 3 Study Session
11:53am - 12:38pm..............................Lunch
12:42pm - 1:52pm................................Period 4 Study Session
1:56pm - 3:06pm..................................Period 6 Study Session
Tuesday June 2nd
8:10am - 9:25am..................................Period 5 Study Session
9:29am - 10:39am................................Period 7 Study Session
10:43am - 12:13pm.......................Period 1 Study Session Grades 9-11
10:43am - 12:13pm......................Period 1 Final Seniors Only
12:13pm - 12:58pm...............................Lunch
1:02pm - 2:32pm...........................Period 6 Study Session Grades 9-11
1:02pm - 2:32pm...........................Period 6 Final Seniors Only
Wednesday June 3rd
8:10am - 9:45am..................................Period 7 Final
9:49am - 11:19am................................Period 4 Final
11:19am - 12:04pm..............................Lunch
12:08pm - 1:38pm................................Period 5 Final
1:42pm - 3:14pm..................................Make-Up Exams
Thursday June 4th
8:10am - 9:45am..................................Period 2 Final
Senior Locker Cleanout
9:49am - 11:19am................................Period 3 Final
11:19am - 12:04pm..............................Lunch
12:08pm - 1:38pm...............................Make-Up Exams
Friday June 5th
Seniors - Kibbie Dome for Graduation Practice. (Includes Jr. Attendants,
Band & Choir Students)
8:10am - 9:45am................................Period 1Final
9:45am - 10:00am..............................Locker Cleanout
10:04am - 11:40am............................Period 6 Final
11:40am - 12:15pm............................Lunch
12:15pm - 1:45pm..............................Make-Up Exams
Large Bag
$10
Small Bag
$6
Nutri-Grain/Energy Bar
Sports Drink
Small Bag of Chips/Goldfish
Cup of Applesauce
Teddy Grahams/Animal
Crackers
Chocolate/Vanilla Pudding
Cookie Pack
Candy
Pack of Filled Crackers
Fruit Leather/Fruit Rollup
Bottled Water
Apple or Orange
Pencil
Nutri-Grain/Energy Bar
Sport Drink
Cup of Applesauce
Candy
Pack of Filled Crackers
Fruit Leather/Fruit Rollup
Bottled Water
Apple or Orange
Pencil
What’s With the Green Dot?
Hopefully in the next few month you will start hearing
about Green Dot from your student, but just what is it?
Green Dot is a bystander intervention program that aims
to empower students with tangible skills they can use
when faced with a situation where someone is impacted
by, or may be about to be impacted by, violence. Imagine
if your student, or another young person you care about,
is in a position where they might be harmed by someone
else -- wouldn’t you want a bystander to do something to
keep that harm from happening? Trained facilitators from
Moscow High School, the Moscow Police Department, and
Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse will be working
to launch the Green Dot at MHS as part of the upcoming
school year. Parent training will be offered to help support
what the students are learning and living.
As we work to end violence no one has to do everything,
but everyone has to do something. http://livethegreendot.
com/
Donate Your Prom Attire!
Prom dresses and suits are needed for Mrs. Thorton’s prom collection. Please
consider donating any dresses, shoes purses etc. as well as full suits or suit
parts. All donations are made available to any student wishing to borrow that
perfect outfit for a great prom look.
We do ask that all items are cleaned prior to donation.
You can drop them by the office anytime.