MHS Daily Announcements
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Senior trip sign up
TODAY is your last chance to sign up for the senior trip. Permission slips must be turned in to Mrs. Herbin by 10:00 AM, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Seniors:
Auditions for Graduation Speaker will be held TODAY during
all school resource.. Speeches need to be less than five minutes
and we will need a written copy and a verbal performance. Auditions for musical performances will be held on Thursday,
May 24 in the morning. See Ms Nicholson in the
Administrative Office to set up an appointment ASAP!!
Ping Pong club
Will have it’s first meeting on TODAY in room 1301
from 3:30 to 4:00pm. Bring your paddles for a smashing time!
All are welcome.
Attention Best Buddies Members:
The end of the year party will be at Fireman's park TODAY
from 4:00-5:30. If you have been involved with Best Buddies
at all this year, we hope to see you at both of these events.
International Club members:
Our final meeting of the school year will be TODAY after school. We will be meeting in room 1123 and choosing next year’s officers and going to Fireman’s park for a picnic and end of the year celebrations. Hope to see you there.
Attention Seniors:
Fun photos needed for your Graduation Ceremony Slide!
From sport events to prom, or even just hanging out.
All photos will be shown as your family and friends
walk into the Alliant Energy Center! Please send school appropriate photos for your graduation ceremony slide show.
to Dea Kruger @ DKruger@mcpasd.k12.wi.us
or Ann McKenzie @ AMckenzie2mcpasd.k12.wi.us
Thursday, May 24th
Yearbook distribution
This year's yearbook distribution is on Thursday, May 24th
at 3:30 in the field house. We will be raising funds for
THE SHINY JULES FUND and hosting various activities
and events.
Tuesday, May 29th
RETURNING FALL ATHLETES,
There will be a mandatory meeting for all interested and/or returning fall athletes on Tuesday, May 29th from 3:30 to 3:50 p.m. Please attend the meetings at the scheduled locations.
Cross Country - PAC
Football - Small Gym
Boys Soccer - Concourse
Girls Swim and Dive - Pool Lobby
Girls Tennis - V. Gym
Boys Volleyball - Field House
G. Golf - date, time and location TBD (to be determined)
G. VB - date, time and location TDB (to be determined)
Thursday, May 31
Almost Summer Orchestra Concert
The MHS Symphony Orchestra will present its Almost Summer Orchestra Concert on Thursday, May 31 at 7:30 pm in the MHS Performing Arts Center. The featured work is the great Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture--come hear the Russian forces fire
its cannons at Napoleon's army. Also on the program are Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.3 and the Adagietto from Mahler's Symphony No.5, along with music by Weiner and Beethoven, recognition of graduating seniors, and other orchestra awards.
This concert is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
NO OPEN GYMS
On June 5,6,7,and 8 during the exam scheduled resource times (from 8-9:30) the field house will be used for physical
education make ups. NO OPEN GYMS!!
MHS EVENTS and Opportunities
Growing Food and Sustainability,
The group who made our school gardens look
AWESOME, is looking for High School aged interns
who work insmall teams to plan and lead workshops
for the middle and elementary school aged students
and to organize eventsin support of the program.
The minimum time commitment
will be 10 hours per week during the summer.
What a greatway to get involved, do service-learning,
and build your job skills! Check out the Eco Club
bulletin board in the science hallway for more information.
Bout that Life"
MASH Junior Achievement Company "Bout that Life"
was created recently, and they have embarked on a project
to help the organization M.O.M.. They are selling wristbands
for $5. $3 dollars if you donate a can of food, and $2 if you
donate 2 or more cans. 10% of the total sales will also
go to M.O.M.. They will be on sale during lunches,
or You can order by email at: imboutthatlife2012@gmail.com
A representative will respond to complete the transaction.
Attention ALL Students!
The PAC lobby is not a study hall, lunchroom,
or hang out for students during the school day.
It is an unsupervised area that no one is allowed in,
unless you are accompanied by a staff member.
Students choosing to leave the school through
the lobby will not be allowed to re enter the building
through the lobby. Anyone caught propping
lobby doors open or letting other friends in
through the lobby will be subject to discipline. This means before, during and after school hours.
Fine Arts week video
If you are interested in getting a copy of your favorite
performance from Fine Arts Week, contact Joe Berman at:
jberman@mcpasd.k12.wi.us or leave a message with
Ann in the Media dept for him.
STUDENT SERVICES PHONE
The student phone in the student services office
is available during the following times:
Before school (until 7:55)
Passing time (first five minutes)
Lunch (early until 11:55)
Lunch (late until 1:40)
After school (until 4:00)
The phone will be turned off at all other times.
If you have an "emergency", your house secretary
will use her phone to contact a parent or guardian.
TESTING CENTER
The testing center hours are from
8am - 4pm every day
Reminder: all students planning to take a test in
the testing center during ALL SCHOOL RESOURCE
need to sign up IN ADVANCE and get a pass from
Mrs. Molloy or Mrs. Stine in the testing center.
There are limited seats during this time. Please plan ahead.
If you do not sign up ahead of time you cannot
take your test during that time.
Attention Students!
Schools of Hope wants you, to come and sign up!
If you haven't already done so, now is your chance
to sign up for a tutor. We have several new volunteers
ready and waiting to get all of you on the right track
with passing grades and better understanding of content.
Come see Mr. Martinez in 1003B today!!!
Attention Seniors:
If you applied using the common app and need
to get mid-years out, please log on to Parchment
to request transcripts. If you have any problems doing so,
or are unsure if you need to send out mid-year transcripts, please see your counselor
MHS Home Work Club
MHS now has a Home Work Club.
They meet on Wednesdays and Thursdays
from 3:45 – 5:00 pm in the Collaborative Learning Center (CLC). Students will receive help with homework
in various courses from MHS classroom teachers.
Project Lead the Way Biomedical and Engineering classes will be meeting in the back of Room 1307,
where the students will have access to the
necessary modeling and data collecting software.
Bus service will be provided – depart from MHS
at 5:10 pm with drop off at Cross Plains Public Library
and the Elver Park Community Center.
Attention Seniors:
All seniors applying to any colleges through
the Common Application (not the UW System Application) need to see their school counselor
immediately for additional information.
Lunch-time reminder:
1. Please clean up your food area and stack your tray.
2. Ten minutes before the passing bell at the
end of lunch the doors to the South Beach restrooms
and hall will be closed. When they are closed you
may use the Student Center restrooms and
go outside using the Student Center doors.
Attention ALL Students!
The PAC lobby is not a study hall, lunchroom,
or hang out for students during the school day.
It is an unsupervised area that no one is allowed in
unless you are accompanied by a staff member.
Students choosing to leave the school through
the lobby will not be allowed to re enter the building
through the lobby. Anyone caught propping
lobby doors open or letting other friends in
through the lobby will be subject to discipline.
CLUB NEWS
Club Imagine.
Imagine meets after school on Mondays from
3:45 -4:30 in room 2056. Come help and join Imagine!
HOSA-Health Occupations Students of America
Will be meeting on Tuesdays in room 1015 from 3:45-4:45.
Attention Drama Club:
Crew still meets every Wednesday afternoon,
so come on down to the PAC.
Model UN meeting
The first Model UN meeting of the year is TODAY,
Monday (Get it MUN-Day),
after school in the upper LMC.
International Club:
We will be having our first meeting
Tuesday, September 13th.
After school in room 1123.
Art Club
Will meet after school in room 1206.
It will take place every Tuesday until 5:00 PM.
Best Buddies
Will be kicking off their year on September 14th
with two meetings: Before school: 7:20am,
or after school: 3:30 pm in the MAC Lab.
The Invisible World Club
Will be having their first meeting on
Thursday, Sept. 15th at
7:15 in the morning.
Mock Trial
Mock Trial attorney practice is on the first day
of the week. Whole club meets Thursdays at 3:30
in Room 2107. See Ms. Tunison with any questions!"
Ultimate Frisbee Team
Parisi Park on Wednesdays for practice,
or on Thursdays check announcements or
the board outside the social studies office
for the location of Thursday pickup.
All are welcome, but you MUST wear athletic shoes
and bring a white shirt and a dark shirt.
LMC News
LMC MATERIALS due dates
STUDENTS-Even if you have materials checked out
for a class, The due date DOES matter!! You must renew
your items BEFORE they become overdue!!
Yearbooks will NOT be given to any student with
outstanding obligations!
Seniors may not sign up for Senior trip if they have
outstanding obligations! Stop by the LMC with questions
or check your record on infinite campus
STAFF-ALL LMC MATERIALS ARE DUE JUNE 8TH, UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE FOR A DIFFERENT DUE DATE.
Attention students!
Your cell phones are competing with the
LMC netbooks for wireless access! Please shut down
your phones in the LMC to ensure the best use
of technology for all. Also, Students using the LMC
during PLC time on B days are expected to work quietly.
All others should go to the student center.
LMC MATERIALS due dates
STUDENTS-ALL LMC MATERIALS ARE
DUE MAY 25TH, UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS
ARE MADE FOR A DIFFERENT DUE DATE.
STAFF-ALL LMC MATERIALS ARE DUE JUNE 8TH,
UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE
FOR A DIFFERENT DUE DATE.
Middleton Public Library
*Geek Prom*
Thursday, May 24, 7-8 pm
Archer Rooms (downstairs through lobby),
Tiaras and tuxes not your thing? Are you more of
a dweeb than a diva? Come to our Geek Prom!
We will have a book balancing race, a spelling bee,
chess and scrabble tournaments, and prizes for the
geekiest outfit & nerdy knowledge quiz!
Questions or comments?
Please contact Rebecca at: (608)827-7402.
*Manga/Anime Fest*
Thursday, June 14, 7-8 pm
Archer Rooms (downstairs through lobby),
Cosplay: dress up like your favorite anime/manga character,
or go Lolita, decora, or fairy kei.. Bring your old manga
to swap (get some freebies!) Join us for Japanese food,
karaoke and to play Sumo Sushi Roll…
Special guest: manga artist Nick Katzfey will show
how to draw poses, characters and costumes.
Questions or comments?
Please contact
Rebecca at: (608)827-7402.
*Fencing*
Wednesday, June 20, 3-4 pm
Archer Rooms (downstairs through lobby),
En garde! Touche! Krystyna Kostecka of Cracovia School
of Foil Fencing will explain a few basic moves,
then allow you to try your skill!
_Signed permission slips must be turned in to participate. _(available at the Help Desk) No sandals, please.
Questions or comments?
Please contact Rebecca at: (608)827-7402.
*Movie Fest & Ice Cream Social*
Tuesday, June 26, 1-5 pm
Archer Rooms (downstairs through lobby
Choose from a number of new movies which one you’d
most like to see & grab some ice cream to eat
while you’re watching!
(2 movies, starting around 1 pm & 3 pm)
Questions or comments?
Please contact Rebecca at:
(608)827-7402.
Sports News
Varsity Baseball
Middleton 0
Janesville Craig 5
RETURNING FALL ATHLETES,
There will be a mandatory meeting for all interested
and/or returning fall athletes on Tuesday, May 29th
from 3:30 to 3:50 p.m. Please attend the meetings
at the scheduled locations.
Cross Country - PAC
Football - Small Gym
Boys Soccer - Concourse
Girls Swim and Dive - Pool Lobby
Girls Tennis - V. Gym
Boys Volleyball - Field House
G. Golf - date, time and location TBD (to be determined)
G. VB - date, time and location TDB (to be determined)
Fall and Winter Athletes:
If you were the winner of a "Special" award this season
(i.e. Most Valuable Player, Most Improved, Etc.) and
have not received your plaque and/or the recognition plate,
that goes on the plaque, please stop in Ms. Shaffer's office
in Athletics and Activities to pick it up.
Student ID's & Athletic passes
The Athletic Department would like to remind
the student body That they MUST have their
student ID's in order to get into ANY event.
NO ID—NO ENTRY!!
This applies to BOTH home and away events.
Please also remember that Your athletic
passes do not work at away games,
or PLAY OFF/STATE games!
SCHEDULES
Tennis:Boys
Varsity Subsectionals
Beloit Memorial, Madison East, Madison La Follette,
Madison Memorial, Madison West, Sun Prairie, Verona HS vs. TBD @ TBD 

TBD
Baseball:
Freshmen Game
Middleton Red vs. Madison La Follette
@ Madison La Follette High School 

5:00pm
Varsity Game vs. Madison La Follette
@ Middleton High School 

5:00pm
JV Game vs. Madison La Follette
@ Sorenson Field - Middleton 

5:00pm
Soccer:Girls
JV Game
Middleton White vs. Madison East Gold
@ Demetral Field
5:00pm
Freshmen Game
Middleton White vs. Oregon
@ Oregon High School 5:00pm
JV Game
Middleton Red vs. Oregon
@ Oregon High School 5:00pm
Varsity Game vs. Oregon
@ Oregon High 

7:00pm
Lacrosse:Boys
JV Game vs. Verona Area High School
@ Middleton - Brietenbach Stadium 
5:00pm
Varsity Game vs. Verona Heavyweight
@ Middleton - Brietenbach Stadium

7:00pm
Softball:
Varsity Game vs. Madison West
@ Jefferson Middle School 

5:00pm
JV Game vs. Madison West
@ Jefferson Middle School 

5:00pm
Freshmen Game vs. Waunakee
@ MHS - Softball Complex Field #1 5:00pm