Photo retakes and makeups for freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be held this Thursday, Oct. 20, in the auditorium. The schedule will be posted on the yearbook bulletin board and outside the auditorium. If you are getting your picture retaken, please bring your original packet with you. Remember, it is not your teacher’s responsibility to tell you when to get your photo taken; it is your responsibility to let your teacher know. If you have any questions, see Mr. Kady in Room 312.
Seniors: Are you applying to the University of Virginia? Are you interested in the Jefferson Scholarship that provides a full-ride to UVA? If you would like to be nominated for this scholarship, please see Ms. Langley by Friday, Oct. 28.
Anyone interested in trying out for Varsity or JV boys basketball should attend an informational meeting this Thursday, Oct. 20, at 2:30 p.m. in the team room. If you are unable to attend, you should email Coach Keimig prior to the meeting.
Attention sophomore class: Thursday is the last day to turn in HOBY applications. See Mrs. Barlow in room 215 with any questions.
Any boys interested in joining the swim team should report to Ms. Chestnutt’s room, 512, after school on Thursday for a brief meeting.
Juniors and Seniors, the following colleges will be visiting Middletown this week: Bloomsburg University today, Chatham University, Mercyhurst University and University of South Carolina later in the week. Please sign up through your Naviance account if you are interested in attending.
Are you interested in joining the MHS girls swimming and diving team this year? There will be a pre-season meeting with Ms. MacMillan today at 2:30 p.m. in Room 314. All interested students are welcome to attend.
The PSAT will be given at MHS tomorrow to all students who have registered. Please check the Knights in the Know bulletin board in the cafeteria for room locations. Students should bring a photo ID, two number two pencils and are encouraged to bring a calculator. No food or drinks will be allowed.
Attention students interested in the National Cancer Institute at Fort Detrick Werner H. Kirsten Student Internship Program: There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m. in Room 436. The meeting will provide instructions on how to apply online. The application is open now through Dec. 16. Students are highly encouraged to complete and submit applications as early as possible to allow teachers who are writing recommendations time to complete them prior to the deadline. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gibson in Room 315.
Congratulations to the volleyball team who defeated TJ in 3 sets last week. Erika Pritchard had 8 kills, Megan Cleverly had 19 assists and 11 digs, Aliya Lipinski had 7 kills and 5 digs and Helen Holt and Erin O’Connor each had 5 kills. The Knights travel over the hill tonight to face North Hagerstown.
Every day there are great things happening at Middletown High School! To nominate a staff member who has made a difference for you, go to the MHS website and look for the Staff Member of the Month form.
The Middletown Lions will be holding a Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, Oct. 22 from 7-10:30 a.m. at the Middletown Volunteer Fire Company Activities Building. The price is $7.50 for adults and $4 for children. They will have several varieties of pancakes along with sausage, eggs, chipped beef gravy and biscuits. Come enjoy and kick off your day with the Middletown Lions!
Celebrate Unity Day tomorrow by wearing orange. That’s the day everyone can come together – in schools, communities, and online – and send one large orange message of support, hope, and unity to show that we are together against bullying and united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Individuals across the nation, and even world-wide, participate in Unity Day. Wear Orange tomorrow: Make a statement!
