MHS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oct 11, 2019
GENERAL NEWS
Substitute Levy Renewal Information
Renewal of Substitute Emergency Levy
Cont: The Fall Blood Drive will take place on November 15th in the Aux gym from 8AM-12PM.
Those 17 and up can register to donate on the link that has been provided in your class google classroom. If you are involved in any extra-curriculars where you should not donate on that day, please do not register. We want to try to have as many donations as possible. Red Cord Requirements has also been posted in google classroom. You can donate at any drive to count towards the Red Cord. It does not have to be just through school.
If you are 16 and would like to donate, pick up a permission slip from student services, guidance, the main office, or outside of room 221. Once it is complete, return the slip to Mrs. Brockert in room 221 and she will register you.
Cont: The 2019-2020 yearbook is $65 to preorder through Friday! After Friday, the price goes up to $70. Lock in the lowest price by ordering today! Visit jostensyearbooks.com or call 877-767-5217 to preorder.
Cont: All Service Learning Students need to have their Q1 paperwork turned into Mr. Bennett today.
SENIOR SECTION
Countdown to Graduation
Graduation Announcements – Jostens will return to MHS/MVCTC on the following dates for orders:
MHS: Oct 25 - Nov 22 - During all Lunches
MVCTC: Oct 9 Senior Meeting 8:00-8:45, Oct 18 and Nov 13 10:30AM-1:00PM
Google Classroom - To sign up for your diploma please complete the Graduation Info 2019-20 form in the Senior Google Classroom. Included on the form is your height and weight for your cap and gown. If you already have a cap and gown, please put tassel only for the height and weight. If you need help signing in to your Google Classroom, ask your academic period teacher for assistance.
Caps and Gowns – Miamisburg High School will order a cap, gown and tassel for all graduates. You are not required to order these through Jostens. They will be shipped to the school and distributed before graduation. Any student who wishes to use a cap and gown from a relative/friend, should notify Mrs. Shock or Mrs. Kerwin in the Main Office so the gown cost can be deducted from the graduation fee.
December 1st – Deadline for seniors to have a picture taken to appear in the 2019-20 MHS yearbook! Seniors must have a headshot picture taken at Easterling Studios for the MHS yearbook and Composite. For an appointment call them at (937) 222-8410.
Saturday, December 14th – Last day to order announcements (without a late order charge). Orders must be received in the mail, on-line (Jostens.com) or over the phone by this date. Specific questions may be directed to the Jostens toll free number – (800) 567-8367 or our Jostens representative, Mike Beerman (513) 772-6204.
Graduation Fee - $40.00 – for Seniors participating in the graduation ceremony to cover graduation expenses and the cost of the cap, gown and tassel. Checks should be made payable to Miamisburg High School and turned in to Mrs. Shock or Mrs. Kerwin in the Main Office.
MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE
- Thursday, May 14, 2020
- 11:30AM-1:30PM
- Ervin J. Nutter Center
GRADUATION
- Saturday, May 16, 2020
- 2:00PM Ceremony – Grads line up at 1:00PM
- Wright State University
- Ervin J. Nutter Center
Cont: Extra Senior Panoramic Picture order envelopes are available in the main office. All orders must be returned to the main office by Thursday, October 10th.
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES AT MHS
A representative from the following colleges and universities will be visiting Miamisburg High School.
Oct 11
Miami University (Main)
Oct 24
Northern Kentucky University
Oct 31
Wittenburg University
Sign up in the guidance office if you are interested in hearing more about these colleges and universities.
GUIDANCE
Cont: Attention Seniors- If you are interested in attending the UD/Sinclair academy upon graduation, there will be an informational meeting on Oct. 23rd at 9:00 AM at Sinclair. Please see your counselor for more information and a college visit form.
Cont: October Counseling Newsletter
SPORTS
New: Any girl interested in playing basketball this winter, there is a Mandatory Player/Parent Meeting Monday, October 21st at 7pm in the High School Commons. REMINDER: FINAL FORMS must be 100% Complete in order to try out. Tryouts are Friday October 25 - 3-5:30 pm and Saturday October 26 - 12:30-3:30 pm
New: The volleyball team defeated Fairmont in straight sets last night! Olivia Kuehnle led the Vikings with 14 digs while Sydney Bruns had 13 kills in the win.
Cont: There will be a mandatory parent meeting for anyone interested in the MHS Swimming and Diving Team on Wednesday, October 23rd. It will be held in the middle school cafeteria at 6:45pm with suit fittings beforehand at 6:15. Please sign up on Final Forms so you don't miss out on any other information.
Cont: Tickets for this Friday’s game vs. Trotwood will go on sale Thursday and Friday at MHS from 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
- Tickets will also be sold at MMS on Fridayduring lunch (11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.).
- “STAFF APPRECIATION NIGHT” senior selections below
- “Pink Out” for the SHIP (student section)
- Gates open at 5:30pm
- Kickoff at 7:00pm
- Pre-Sale:
- $5 Students/Adults
- $8 At Gate
- Parking Information ($2 per car)
CLUBS / EXTRACURRICULAR
New: SISER is a helpful club for anyone who is interested in or wants to explore going into a STEMM career through various and flexible opportunities that can fit with busy schedules. Please visit mhssiser.weebly.com for more information and questions. The online applications on the Join tab of the website are due on Wednesday 10/23. Leadership positions are open as of now and future meeting dates will be coming soon.
New: ATTENTION Mock Trial Team. VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE! Make sure you have completed and sent your Mock Trial Job Application to Mrs. Stephanie Johnson IF YOU DID NOT attend the meeting on Wednesday. Teams are being put together over Fall Break, so it's VERY IMPORTANT that you send her your requests ASAP. Applications are located in the Google Classroom.
Cont: Calling all who enjoy disc golf! If you like to play disc golf or would like to learn how, please see Mr. Clausing in room 108. Mr. Clausing is wanting to create a list of all students interested in joining our new Disc Golf Club here at MHS. He also has some information to relay to you about the club and things that he hopes to accomplish. If interested, please stop by his room (108) or email him at bclausing@miamisburg.k12.oh.us.
LOOKING AHEAD
- Oct 11 Varsity Football vs Trotwood Madison – 7:00PM
- Oct 14-18 Fall Break
- Oct 21 Professional Development Day – No School
- Oct 21 Girls Parent / Player Pre-Season Basketball Meeting – 7:00PM - Commons
- Oct 23 NHS Induction Practice – 2:25PM – Commons (Date Corrected)
- Oct 24 NHS Induction Ceremony – 6:30PM – Commons (Date Corrected)
- Oct 25 Jostens Graduation and Ring Orders – All Lunches in the Commons
- Oct 25 Varsity Football vs Lebanon HS – 7:00PM
- Oct 27 AP Film Festival – 6:00PM – Lecture Hall
- Oct 28 Wrestling Parent Meeting – 6:00PM in the Lecture Hall
- Oct 29 Girls Tennis Banquet – 6:00PM – Commons
- Oct 30 PSAT Testing
- Oct 30 Dance Meeting – 6:00PM – Lecture Hall
- Oct 31 National Honor Society Meeting – 2:15PM – Lecture Hall
- Nov 1 Varsity Football @ Beavercreek – 7:00PM
MHS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oct 10, 2019
GENERAL NEWS
Substitute Levy Renewal Information
Renewal of Substitute Emergency Levy
New: The Fall Blood Drive will take place on November 15th in the Aux gym from 8AM-12PM.
Those 17 and up can register to donate on the link that has been provided in your class google classroom. If you are involved in any extra-curriculars where you should not donate on that day, please do not register. We want to try to have as many donations as possible. Red Cord Requirements has also been posted in google classroom. You can donate at any drive to count towards the Red Cord. It does not have to be just through school.
If you are 16 and would like to donate, pick up a permission slip from student services, guidance, the main office, or outside of room 221. Once it is complete, return the slip to Mrs. Brockert in room 221 and she will register you.
Cont: The 2019-2020 yearbook is $65 to preorder through Friday! After Friday, the price goes up to $70. Lock in the lowest price by ordering today! Visit jostensyearbooks.com or call 877-767-5217 to preorder.
Cont: All Service Learning Students need to have their Q1 paperwork turned into Mr. Bennett today.
SENIOR SECTION
Countdown to Graduation
Graduation Announcements – Jostens will return to MHS/MVCTC on the following dates for orders:
MHS: Oct 25 - Nov 22 - During all Lunches
MVCTC: Oct 9 Senior Meeting 8:00-8:45, Oct 18 and Nov 13 10:30AM-1:00PM
Google Classroom - To sign up for your diploma please complete the Graduation Info 2019-20 form in the Senior Google Classroom. Included on the form is your height and weight for your cap and gown. If you already have a cap and gown, please put tassel only for the height and weight. If you need help signing in to your Google Classroom, ask your academic period teacher for assistance.
Caps and Gowns – Miamisburg High School will order a cap, gown and tassel for all graduates. You are not required to order these through Jostens. They will be shipped to the school and distributed before graduation. Any student who wishes to use a cap and gown from a relative/friend, should notify Mrs. Shock or Mrs. Kerwin in the Main Office so the gown cost can be deducted from the graduation fee.
December 1st – Deadline for seniors to have a picture taken to appear in the 2019-20 MHS yearbook! Seniors must have a headshot picture taken at Easterling Studios for the MHS yearbook and Composite. For an appointment call them at (937) 222-8410.
Saturday, December 14th – Last day to order announcements (without a late order charge). Orders must be received in the mail, on-line (Jostens.com) or over the phone by this date. Specific questions may be directed to the Jostens toll free number – (800) 567-8367 or our Jostens representative, Mike Beerman (513) 772-6204.
Graduation Fee - $40.00 – for Seniors participating in the graduation ceremony to cover graduation expenses and the cost of the cap, gown and tassel. Checks should be made payable to Miamisburg High School and turned in to Mrs. Shock or Mrs. Kerwin in the Main Office.
MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE
- Thursday, May 14, 2020
- 11:30AM-1:30PM
- Ervin J. Nutter Center
GRADUATION
- Saturday, May 16, 2020
- 2:00PM Ceremony – Grads line up at 1:00PM
- Wright State University
- Ervin J. Nutter Center
Cont: Extra Senior Panoramic Picture order envelopes are available in the main office. All orders must be returned to the main office by Thursday, October 10th.
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES AT MHS
A representative from the following colleges and universities will be visiting Miamisburg High School.
Oct 11
Miami University (Main)
Oct 24
Northern Kentucky University
Oct 31
Wittenburg University
Sign up in the guidance office if you are interested in hearing more about these colleges and universities.
GUIDANCE
Cont: Attention Seniors- If you are interested in attending the UD/Sinclair academy upon graduation, there will be an informational meeting on Oct. 23rd at 9:00 AM at Sinclair. Please see your counselor for more information and a college visit form.
Cont: October Counseling Newsletter
SPORTS
New: The Lady Vikings soccer team battled Springboro last night in a back and forth match ending in a 1-1 draw. Scoring the lone goal on the night was Freshmen Kassidy Elzey. The girls play their final regular season game at home against Fairmont on Saturday at 11:30am.
New: There will be a mandatory parent meeting for anyone interested in the MHS Swimming and Diving Team on Wednesday, October 23rd. It will be held in the middle school cafeteria at 6:45pm with suit fittings beforehand at 6:15. Please sign up on Final Forms so you don't miss out on any other information.
Cont: Tickets for this Friday’s game vs. Trotwood will go on sale Thursday and Friday at MHS from 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
- Tickets will also be sold at MMS on Fridayduring lunch (11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.).
- “STAFF APPRECIATION NIGHT” senior selections below
- “Pink Out” for the SHIP (student section)
- Gates open at 5:30pm
- Kickoff at 7:00pm
- Pre-Sale:
- $5 Students/Adults
- $8 At Gate
- Parking Information ($2 per car)
Cont: Any girl interested in playing basketball this winter, we have one Open Gyms left prior to tryouts - today 6-8 pm. There is a Mandatory Player/Parent Meeting Monday, October 21st at 7pm in the High School Commons. REMINDER: FINAL FORMS must be 100% Complete in order to try out. Tryouts are Friday October 25 - 3-5:30 pm and Saturday October 26 - 12:30-3:30 pm
Cont: 2019 GOODWILL DRIVE TO VICTORY (BAND ADDITION)
Goodwill Stores will be providing an attendant on-site running the trailer Monday afternoon through Friday morning. The attendant will help in staffing the trailer along with providing customer service which includes helping unload vehicles and offering receipts to donors for their generous donations. Attendant’s hours will be (Mon. Noon – 7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8 am – 7 pm and Fri. 8 am – Noon)
MIAMISBURG VS. WEST CARROLLTON: The Band with the most weight will be declared the winner for that week and receives a $400. The runner up will receive $200.00. At the end of High School Band’s regular season, the Band that has collected the most donations by weight will be the Overall Champion. That Band will be awarded an additional $1,000 from Arby’s. This year an additional $1,000 will be awarded to a High School Band that shows the most “Goodwill” Spirit. The Spirit award winner will be chosen by Goodwill & WHIO judges. The school that shows the most Goodwill Spirit during their week of collection and collects at least 5,000 lbs. will be the Champion.
CLUBS / EXTRACURRICULAR
Cont: Calling all who enjoy disc golf! If you like to play disc golf or would like to learn how, please see Mr. Clausing in room 108. Mr. Clausing is wanting to create a list of all students interested in joining our new Disc Golf Club here at MHS. He also has some information to relay to you about the club and things that he hopes to accomplish. If interested, please stop by his room (108) or email him at bclausing@miamisburg.k12.oh.us.
Cont: Do you know what you want to do after high school? STEMM careers are the most in demand, diverse, and high paying jobs in the country and are projected to be in high demand for at least the next decade. Join SISER, a club where you can explore such STEMM careers, conduct your own research, tutor other students in STEM subjects and be tutored for science and math classwork. SISER can help you develop problem solving skills like coding, be connected with job shadowing opportunities and internships, discuss controversial scientific findings, and get volunteering and community service experience. Come to our first meeting today at 2:30 pm in room 323 for more information.
LOOKING AHEAD
- Oct 10 NHS Meeting – 2:15PM – Lecture Hall
- Oct 11 Varsity Football vs Trotwood Madison – 7:00PM
- Oct 14-18 Fall Break
- Oct 21 Professional Development Day – No School
- Oct 21 Girls Parent / Player Pre-Season Basketball Meeting – 7:00PM - Commons
- Oct 22 NHS Induction Practice – 2:25PM – Commons
- Oct 23 NHS Induction Ceremony – 6:30PM – Commons
- Oct 25 Jostens Graduation and Ring Orders – All Lunches in the Commons
- Oct 25 Varsity Football vs Lebanon HS – 7:00PM
- Oct 27 AP Film Festival – 6:00PM – Lecture Hall
- Oct 28 Wrestling Parent Meeting – 6:00PM in the Lecture Hall
- Oct 29 Girls Tennis Banquet – 6:00PM – Commons
- Oct 30 PSAT Testing
- Oct 30 Dance Meeting – 6:00PM – Lecture Hall
- Oct 31 National Honor Society Meeting – 2:15PM – Lecture Hall
- Nov 1 Varsity Football @ Beavercreek – 7:00PM
MHS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oct 9, 2019
GENERAL NEWS
Substitute Levy Renewal Information
Renewal of Substitute Emergency Levy
Cont: The 2019-2020 yearbook is $65 to preorder through Friday! After Friday, the price goes up to $70. Lock in the lowest price by ordering today! Visit jostensyearbooks.com or call 877-767-5217 to preorder.
Cont: All Service Learning Students need to have their Q1 paperwork turned into Mr. Bennett by Thursday, October 10th.
SENIOR SECTION
Countdown to Graduation
Graduation Announcements – Jostens will return to MHS/MVCTC on the following dates for orders:
MHS: Oct 25 - Nov 22 - During all Lunches
MVCTC: Oct 9 Senior Meeting 8:00-8:45, Oct 18 and Nov 13 10:30AM-1:00PM
Google Classroom - To sign up for your diploma please complete the Graduation Info 2019-20 form in the Senior Google Classroom. Included on the form is your height and weight for your cap and gown. If you already have a cap and gown, please put tassel only for the height and weight. If you need help signing in to your Google Classroom, ask your academic period teacher for assistance.
Caps and Gowns – Miamisburg High School will order a cap, gown and tassel for all graduates. You are not required to order these through Jostens. They will be shipped to the school and distributed before graduation. Any student who wishes to use a cap and gown from a relative/friend, should notify Mrs. Shock or Mrs. Kerwin in the Main Office so the gown cost can be deducted from the graduation fee.
December 1st – Deadline for seniors to have a picture taken to appear in the 2019-20 MHS yearbook! Seniors must have a headshot picture taken at Easterling Studios for the MHS yearbook and Composite. For an appointment call them at (937) 222-8410.
Saturday, December 14th – Last day to order announcements (without a late order charge). Orders must be received in the mail, on-line (Jostens.com) or over the phone by this date. Specific questions may be directed to the Jostens toll free number – (800) 567-8367 or our Jostens representative, Mike Beerman (513) 772-6204.
Graduation Fee - $40.00 – for Seniors participating in the graduation ceremony to cover graduation expenses and the cost of the cap, gown and tassel. Checks should be made payable to Miamisburg High School and turned in to Mrs. Shock or Mrs. Kerwin in the Main Office.
MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE
- Thursday, May 14, 2020
- 11:30AM-1:30PM
- Ervin J. Nutter Center
GRADUATION
- Saturday, May 16, 2020
- 2:00PM Ceremony – Grads line up at 1:00PM
- Wright State University
- Ervin J. Nutter Center
Cont: Extra Senior Panoramic Picture order envelopes are available in the main office. All orders must be returned to the main office by Thursday, October 10th.
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES AT MHS
A representative from the following colleges and universities will be visiting Miamisburg High School.
Oct 11
Miami University (Main)
Oct 24
Northern Kentucky University
Oct 31
Wittenburg University
Sign up in the guidance office if you are interested in hearing more about these colleges and universities.
GUIDANCE
Cont: Attention Seniors- If you are interested in attending the UD/Sinclair academy upon graduation, there will be an informational meeting on Oct. 23rd at 9:00 AM at Sinclair. Please see your counselor for more information and a college visit form.
Cont: October Counseling Newsletter
SPORTS
New: The Vikings Volleyball Team came together and played tough before a great crowd on Senior Night beating Sycamore in 4 sets. The 3 seniors: Sydney Bruns, Olivia Kuehnle, and Yasmine Shivere were honored before the game.
They raise their record to 11-9 on the season. The Girls would like to thank the great student section last night for bringing so much energy. And to Corey Fries for making a great video commemorating the senior’s volleyball careers at Miamisburg.
New: The boys soccer team tied Springboro 2-2 Tuesday night. Ben Sundermann and Collin Lovett scored for the Vikings bringing the team’s record to 8-5-2. The boys face Fairmont away on Thursday to complete the regular season.
Cont: Tickets for this Friday’s game vs. Trotwood will go on sale Thursday and Friday at MHS from 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
- Tickets will also be sold at MMS on Fridayduring lunch (11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.).
- “STAFF APPRECIATION NIGHT” senior selections below
- “Pink Out” for the SHIP (student section)
- Gates open at 5:30pm
- Kickoff at 7:00pm
- Pre-Sale:
- $5 Students/Adults
- $8 At Gate
- Parking Information ($2 per car)
Cont: Any girl interested in playing basketball this winter, we have one Open Gyms left prior to tryouts. Thursday Oct. 10th 6-8 pm. There is a Mandatory Player/Parent Meeting Monday, October 21st at 7pm in the High School Commons. REMINDER: FINAL FORMS must be 100% Complete in order to try out. Tryouts are Friday October 25 - 3-5:30 pm and Saturday October 26 - 12:30-3:30 pm
Cont: 2019 GOODWILL DRIVE TO VICTORY (BAND ADDITION)
Goodwill Stores will be providing an attendant on-site running the trailer Monday afternoon through Friday morning. The attendant will help in staffing the trailer along with providing customer service which includes helping unload vehicles and offering receipts to donors for their generous donations. Attendant’s hours will be (Mon. Noon – 7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8 am – 7 pm and Fri. 8 am – Noon)
MIAMISBURG VS. WEST CARROLLTON: The Band with the most weight will be declared the winner for that week and receives a $400. The runner up will receive $200.00. At the end of High School Band’s regular season, the Band that has collected the most donations by weight will be the Overall Champion. That Band will be awarded an additional $1,000 from Arby’s. This year an additional $1,000 will be awarded to a High School Band that shows the most “Goodwill” Spirit. The Spirit award winner will be chosen by Goodwill & WHIO judges. The school that shows the most Goodwill Spirit during their week of collection and collects at least 5,000 lbs. will be the Champion.
Reminder: Bowling event today from 3:30 – 5:00 pm at Poelking Lanes South 8871 Kingsridge Dr (by the Dayton Mall). This is for anyone interested in joining the high school bowling team (9th-12th grade) this winter. There will be free bowling and free instruction by Bronze Certified bowling Coach Doug Smith and assistant coaches Roger Holbrook and Dave Born. Come and learn about the interesting and exciting sport of bowling.
Any questions email Coach Doug at asmith@miamisburg.k12.oh.us
CLUBS / EXTRACURRICULAR
Cont: This week's JSA meeting will be on Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 in Mrs. O’Connor’s room, room 122. We will be debating 'Resolved, that teaching abstinence in public schools is effective' and having a thought talk over the impeachment inquiry. We hope to see you there!
Cont: Calling all who enjoy disc golf! If you like to play disc golf or would like to learn how, please see Mr. Clausing in room 108. Mr. Clausing is wanting to create a list of all students interested in joining our new Disc Golf Club here at MHS. He also has some information to relay to you about the club and things that he hopes to accomplish. If interested, please stop by his room (108) or email him at bclausing@miamisburg.k12.oh.us.
Cont: Do you know what you want to do after high school? STEMM careers are the most in demand, diverse, and high paying jobs in the country and are projected to be in high demand for at least the next decade. Join SISER, a club where you can explore such STEMM careers, conduct your own research, tutor other students in STEM subjects and be tutored for science and math classwork. SISER can help you develop problem solving skills like coding, be connected with job shadowing opportunities and internships, discuss controversial scientific findings, and get volunteering and community service experience. Come to our first meeting on Thursday, October 10 at 2:30 pm in room 323 for more information.
Cont: Mock Trial team, our next meeting is today from 2:30-3:00 in Mr Curry's room. We will be filling out mock trial role requests at this meeting, so if you are unable to attend on this date, please email Mrs. S Johnson at MMS so I can get you a copy of the request form.
LOOKING AHEAD
- Oct 9 Girls Golf Banquet – 6:00PM – Commons
- Oct 10 NHS Meeting – 2:15PM – Lecture Hall
- Oct 11 Varsity Football vs Trotwood Madison – 7:00PM
- Oct 14-18 Fall Break
- Oct 21 Professional Development Day – No School
- Oct 21 Girls Parent / Player Pre-Season Basketball Meeting – 7:00PM - Commons
- Oct 22 NHS Induction Practice – 2:25PM – Commons
- Oct 23 NHS Induction Ceremony – 6:30PM – Commons
- Oct 25 Jostens Graduation and Ring Orders – All Lunches in the Commons
- Oct 25 Varsity Football vs Lebanon HS – 7:00PM
- Oct 27 AP Film Festival – 6:00PM – Lecture Hall
- Oct 28 Wrestling Parent Meeting – 6:00PM in the Lecture Hall
- Oct 29 Girls Tennis Banquet – 6:00PM – Commons
- Oct 30 PSAT Testing
- Oct 30 Dance Meeting – 6:00PM – Lecture Hall
- Oct 31 National Honor Society Meeting – 2:15PM – Lecture Hall
- Nov 1 Varsity Football @ Beavercreek – 7:00PM
MHS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oct 8, 2019
GENERAL NEWS
Substitute Levy Renewal Information
Renewal of Substitute Emergency Levy
Cont: The 2019-2020 yearbook is $65 to preorder through Friday! After Friday, the price goes up to $70. Lock in the lowest price by ordering today! Visit jostensyearbooks.com or call 877-767-5217 to preorder.
Cont: All Service Learning Students need to have their Q1 paperwork turned into Mr. Bennett by Thursday, October 10th.
SENIOR SECTION
Countdown to Graduation
Graduation Announcements – Jostens will return to MHS/MVCTC on the following dates for orders:
MHS: Oct 25 - Nov 22 - During all Lunches
MVCTC: Oct 9 Senior Meeting 8:00-8:45, Oct 18 and Nov 13 10:30AM-1:00PM
Google Classroom - To sign up for your diploma please complete the Graduation Info 2019-20 form in the Senior Google Classroom. Included on the form is your height and weight for your cap and gown. If you already have a cap and gown, please put tassel only for the height and weight. If you need help signing in to your Google Classroom, ask your academic period teacher for assistance.
Caps and Gowns – Miamisburg High School will order a cap, gown and tassel for all graduates. You are not required to order these through Jostens. They will be shipped to the school and distributed before graduation. Any student who wishes to use a cap and gown from a relative/friend, should notify Mrs. Shock or Mrs. Kerwin in the Main Office so the gown cost can be deducted from the graduation fee.
December 1st – Deadline for seniors to have a picture taken to appear in the 2019-20 MHS yearbook! Seniors must have a headshot picture taken at Easterling Studios for the MHS yearbook and Composite. For an appointment call them at (937) 222-8410.
Saturday, December 14th – Last day to order announcements (without a late order charge). Orders must be received in the mail, on-line (Jostens.com) or over the phone by this date. Specific questions may be directed to the Jostens toll free number – (800) 567-8367 or our Jostens representative, Mike Beerman (513) 772-6204.
Graduation Fee - $40.00 – for Seniors participating in the graduation ceremony to cover graduation expenses and the cost of the cap, gown and tassel. Checks should be made payable to Miamisburg High School and turned in to Mrs. Shock or Mrs. Kerwin in the Main Office.
MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE
- Thursday, May 14, 2020
- 11:30AM-1:30PM
- Ervin J. Nutter Center
GRADUATION
- Saturday, May 16, 2020
- 2:00PM Ceremony – Grads line up at 1:00PM
- Wright State University
- Ervin J. Nutter Center
Cont: Extra Senior Panoramic Picture order envelopes are available in the main office. All orders must be returned to the main office by Thursday, October 10th.
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES AT MHS
A representative from the following colleges and universities will be visiting Miamisburg High School.
Oct 11
Miami University (Main)
Oct 24
Northern Kentucky University
Oct 31
Wittenburg University
Sign up in the guidance office if you are interested in hearing more about these colleges and universities.
GUIDANCE
New: Attention Seniors- If you are interested in attending the UD/Sinclair academy upon graduation, there will be an informational meeting on Oct. 23rd at 9:00 AM at Sinclair. Please see your counselor for more information and a college visit form.
Cont: October Counseling Newsletter
SPORTS
New: Tickets for this Friday’s game vs. Trotwood will go on sale Thursday and Friday at MHS from 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
- Tickets will also be sold at MMS on Fridayduring lunch (11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.).
- “STAFF APPRECIATION NIGHT” senior selections below
- “Pink Out” for the SHIP (student section)
- Gates open at 5:30pm
- Kickoff at 7:00pm
- Pre-Sale:
- $5 Students/Adults
- $8 At Gate
- Parking Information ($2 per car)
New: Any girl interested in playing basketball this winter, we have two Open Gyms left prior to tryouts. Tuesday Oct. 8th 2:30-4:30 and Thursday Oct. 10th 6-8 pm. There is a Mandatory Player/Parent Meeting Monday, October 21st at 7pm in the High School Commons. REMINDER: FINAL FORMS must be 100% Complete in order to try out. Tryouts are Friday October 25 - 3-5:30 pm and Saturday October 26 - 12:30-3:30 pm
New: 2019 GOODWILL DRIVE TO VICTORY (BAND ADDITION)
Goodwill Stores will be providing an attendant on-site running the trailer Monday afternoon through Friday morning. The attendant will help in staffing the trailer along with providing customer service which includes helping unload vehicles and offering receipts to donors for their generous donations. Attendant’s hours will be (Mon. Noon – 7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8 am – 7 pm and Fri. 8 am – Noon)
MIAMISBURG VS. WEST CARROLLTON: The Band with the most weight will be declared the winner for that week and receives a $400. The runner up will receive $200.00. At the end of High School Band’s regular season, the Band that has collected the most donations by weight will be the Overall Champion. That Band will be awarded an additional $1,000 from Arby’s. This year an additional $1,000 will be awarded to a High School Band that shows the most “Goodwill” Spirit. The Spirit award winner will be chosen by Goodwill & WHIO judges. The school that shows the most Goodwill Spirit during their week of collection and collects at least 5,000 lbs. will be the Champion.
Reminder: Bowling event on Wednesday, October 9th from 3:30 – 5:00 pm at Poelking Lanes South 8871 Kingsridge Dr (by the Dayton Mall). This is for anyone interested in joining the high school bowling team (9th-12th grade) this winter. There will be free bowling and free instruction by Bronze Certified bowling coach Doug Smith and assistant coaches Roger Holbrook and Dave Born. Come and learn about the interesting and exciting sport of bowling.
Any questions email Coach Doug at asmith@miamisburg.k12.oh.us
CLUBS / EXTRACURRICULAR
New: This week's JSA meeting will be on Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 in Mrs. O’Connor’s room, room 122. We will be debating 'Resolved, that teaching abstinence in public schools is effective' and having a thought talk over the impeachment inquiry. We hope to see you there!
New: Calling all who enjoy disc golf! If you like to play disc golf or would like to learn how, please see Mr. Clausing in room 108. Mr. Clausing is wanting to create a list of all students interested in joining our new Disc Golf Club here at MHS. He also has some information to relay to you about the club and things that he hopes to accomplish. If interested, please stop by his room (108) or email him at bclausing@miamisburg.k12.oh.us.
Cont: Do you know what you want to do after high school? STEMM careers are the most in demand, diverse, and high paying jobs in the country and are projected to be in high demand for at least the next decade. Join SISER, a club where you can explore such STEMM careers, conduct your own research, tutor other students in STEM subjects and be tutored for science and math classwork. SISER can help you develop problem solving skills like coding, be connected with job shadowing opportunities and internships, discuss controversial scientific findings, and get volunteering and community service experience. Come to our first meeting on Thursday, October 10 at 2:30 pm in room 323 for more information.
Cont: Mock Trial team, our next meeting is tomorrow from 2:30-3:00 in Mr Curry's room. We will be filling out mock trial role requests at this meeting, so if you are unable to attend on this date, please email Mrs. S Johnson at MMS so I can get you a copy of the request form.
LOOKING AHEAD
- Oct 8 Fall Choir Concert – 7:00PM – Commons
- Oct 9 Girls Golf Banquet – 6:00PM – Commons
- Oct 10 NHS Meeting – 2:15PM – Lecture Hall
- Oct 11 Varsity Football vs Trotwood Madison – 7:00PM
- Oct 14-18 Fall Break
- Oct 21 Professional Development Day – No School
- Oct 21 Girls Parent / Player Pre-Season Basketball Meeting – 7:00PM - Commons
- Oct 22 NHS Induction Practice – 2:25PM – Commons
- Oct 23 NHS Induction Ceremony – 6:30PM – Commons
- Oct 25 Jostens Graduation and Ring Orders – All Lunches in the Commons
- Oct 25 Varsity Football vs Lebanon HS – 7:00PM
- Oct 27 AP Film Festival – 6:00PM – Lecture Hall
- Oct 28 Wrestling Parent Meeting – 6:00PM in the Lecture Hall
- Oct 29 Girls Tennis Banquet – 6:00PM – Commons
- Oct 30 PSAT Testing
- Oct 30 Dance Meeting – 6:00PM – Lecture Hall
- Oct 31 National Honor Society Meeting – 2:15PM – Lecture Hall
- Nov 1 Varsity Football @ Beavercreek – 7:00PM
