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SEPTEMBER 2025

Senior Planning Meetings: Transcript review meetings will be held in September to discuss graduation requirements, test scores, and college/career planning with Mrs. Ladd.
 
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, September 25, from 4-8 pm in the HS gym. More information will be sent closer to the date.
 
Senior Breakfast: Save the date to celebrate this senior milestone on Friday, October 17. A senior student/parent meeting will take place immediately after breakfast, which will include a presentation from Jostens. More info to come.
 
Testing for Grades 9-11: Students will participate in the following standardized tests on October 17. 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. 
 
Service Hours: It's never too early to begin serving others! Yearly service hour requirements are Grades 7-9: 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 hallway across from 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 2025: Application window for the 2026-27 school year opens on December 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 2026-27 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 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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