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OCTOBER 2026

Class of 2027 Senior Breakfast: Seniors will celebrate this milestone on October 16. A senior student/parent meeting will take place immediately after breakfast, which will include a presentation from Jostens. An invitation has been emailed. Remember to RSVP by October 14 and send your growing-up photos to Mrs. Groom by October 9!
 
Testing for Grades 9-11: Students will participate in the following standardized tests on October 16. Grade 9: Pre-ACT 8/9, Grade 10: Pre-ACT, Grade 11: PSAT. Students will receive information applicable to their specific test during homeroom visits from Mrs. Ladd in September. Information is also available online, which may include practice questions/tests.
 
Class of 2028 Planning Meetings: Transcript review meetings will be held in November to discuss graduation requirements, test scores, and college/career planning with Mrs. Ladd.  Schedule planning for senior year will also start at this time.
 
Service Hours: It's never too early to begin serving others! Yearly service hour requirements are Grade 7: 5 hours; Grades 8-9: 10 hours, Grade 10: 20 hours, Grade 11: 30 hours, and Grade 12: 40 hours. Hours should be logged using documentation sheets located in the HS office. It is encouraged that your child turn in service logs to their Bible teacher at the end of each 9-week grading period. This enables their progress toward the yearly requirement to be viewed on each report card throughout the year! Please refer to the MCS Parent/Student Handbook for more details.
 
FAFSA 2026: Application window to fund the 2027-28 school year opens on October 1. Visit studentaid.gov to learn more.
 
ACT/SAT: Students interested in taking these tests should visit ACT.org or SAT.org for test dates, registration, and practice opportunities.
 
Senior/Juniors: Stay active in college and scholarship searches. Create spreadsheets to help you organize information regarding deadlines, application requirements, and notes. Please schedule an appointment with Mrs. Ladd if you have questions or need assistance.
 
College/University Application Window: Colleges and universities began accepting applications for the 2027-28 school year on August 1. Seniors should keep a spreadsheet of application requirements for each school. Please see Mrs. Ladd if you have any questions about the application process.
 
College Visits: Seniors have up to 5 excused absences for in-person college and career/trade/workforce visits. This number also includes needed travel days. Juniors may have 2 days for excused college visits. Please bring a business card from the college to the HS office upon return as a visit verification.

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