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MHS: Pride on Display
Avery Robertson, a 2009 graduate and FFA member at McKinney High School, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship by Bob Tomes Ford Lincoln Mercury and Ford Motor Company. Robertson plans to study Agricultural Business, Plant & Animal Science at Brigham Young University in Idaho.
The work of MHS photographers will be well represented in the 2009-2010 MISD school calendar. Photographs by Debra Stelzenmuller, Kendall Krueger, Emily Judd, Curt Christian, Danny Sipiora, and Brianne Howard were selected for inclusion in the calendar. Claudia Buechner, Preston Hornbeck, and Kendall Krueger received honorable mention in the contest. The calendar will be published this summer and ready for distribution at the beginning of school.
.MHS is proud to announce the recipients of the 2009 Grace Rivera Scholarship. This scholarship is named for a former MHS teacher and recognizes students who are First in Family graduates. Eduardo Hernandez was awarded $500 and Maria (Dora) Alcacio received $1000. The scholarship is funded through the efforts of the MHS Counseling Department.
In the Region II TASCO (Texas Association of Soccer Coaches) Senior Showcase game held May 16 in Brenham, Lions Soccer captain and MVP Vcmor Eligwe (headed to Midwestern State Univ.) led the north team with two goals and an assist and senior starting defender Randall Smith (headed to Embry Riddle Univ.)contributed to the shutout in their 4-0 win over the south team. Pictured from left are MHS lions Randall Smith , Eligwe, and McKinney north captain Evan Fene. Eligwe's performance earned him Man of the Match honors and was a record for a McKinney ISD player in a showcase game
On Friday, May 8, the Baseball Team defeated Frisco Liberty HS, finishing the 2009 season and clinching the the 9-4A District Championship.
The MHS Softball Team defeated Sherman HS on April 21 by a score of 9-0. The win was significant for a couple of reasons. For the first time in thirteen years, the Varsity has reached 23 wins on the season. Even more significant is that the team clinched at least third place in district and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 1998!
Congratulations to the following MHS Soccer players who have been named to the 2009 Texas Association of Soccer Coaches (TASCO) Senior Showcase team roster:
Jonathon Smith -captain midfielder, 4 year letterman, 19 goals/11 assists, Dist. 17 Midfielder of the Year, TASCO Academic All State, NSCAA Scholar All Region and Valparaiso signee
VcMor Eligwe-captain forward, 2 year letterman, 26 goals/9 assists, Dist. 17 MVP, TASCO Academic All State and Midwestern State signee
Randall Smith-defender, 3 year letterman, 21 shutouts, 3 goals/3 assists, Dist. 17 1st team TASCO Academic All State, NSCAA Scholar All American and Embry Riddle signee
This year's district 17-4A soccer MVP and McKinney Lions 26 goal season scoring leader, captain VcMor Eligwe signed a national letter of intent to play for NCAA DIV. II Men's Soccer powerhouse Midwestern State of Wichita Falls. Eligwe will also be representing the Lions in San Antonio on May 2nd in the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches Senior Showcase game.
Creative Writing Students were recently honored in a Student Awards Festival sponsored by the Poetry Society of Texas. Earning first place in poetry writing was Madi Cloutier, second place was Yesenia Segura, and 4th place was Riley Whitten. Their teacher is Rose Carter.
The MHS Tennis Team participated in the 9-4A district tournament on April 15-16. Kelsey Shea placed 2nd and Meghan Shea placed 3rd in girls singles. Ben Jasny and Nick Phelps placed 2nd in boys doubles. These athletes will represent MHS at the Regional Tennis Tournament in Denton on April 22-23.
The MHS Water Polo Co-ed team placed 4th at the Regional tournament held April 18 in Denton. Receiving Honorable Mention All Region recognition were Eric Prinslow, Michael Banas, Erikka Dominguez, and Chelsea Hail.
Contratulations to Kate Petty of the Girls Golf team for being selected as 2nd Team All-District at the recent district tournament.
Congratulatiions to the Girls Track Teams for their success at the district track meet held April 9 at Little Elm. The JV finished 2nd overall and the Varsity won the 9-4A District championship by scoring 157 points !!! The girls qualified in 12 of the 17 events for the regional meet to be held at UNT on May 1-2. The following girls qualified for Regionals:
Brittany Johnson - Discus 3rd
Madison Ogletree - Pole vault 2nd
Ashley Bennett - High Jump 1st
Shelby Terry - High Jump 3rd, 100 hurdles 2nd, 300 hurdles 2nd, 4x400 2nd
Meghan Shea - 3200 & 1600 1st in both
Tara Woolheater - 3200 3rd
Shekara Boakye - 4x100 2nd & 100 3rd
Samantha McKnight - 4x100 2nd, 100 2nd, 200 1st
Vanessa Tousant - 4x100 2nd
Alexis Swinney - 4x100 2nd, 200 2nd, 4x400 2nd
Ally Simpson - 400 3rd, 4x400 2nd
Marie Tachie - 400 2nd, 4x400 2nd
The Varsity Boys Track Team finished 4th at the district meet on April 9. The following athletes qualified for the the Regional Track Meet:
Sprint Relay Team (3rd) Matt Parkman, TJ Tarver, Dario Jackson, Braylon Hartfield.
DeVaughn Goulbourne (3rd) - Discus.
Todd Meier (1st) - Pole Vault
Trevor Bouck (2nd) - Pole Vault
Thor Lund (3rd) - Pole Vault
Cameron Vernier (2nd) - 800
Dario Jackson (1st) - 100 and 200
Braylon Hartfield (1st) in 400 meter dash
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In the Event of Bad Weather...
As winter sets in, so does the opportunity for inclement weather. We encourage parents to become familiar with the District's communication process in the event of bad weather. In most cases, a decision to close or delay school due to bad weather is made prior to 6 a.m.
The information will first be posted on the McKinney ISD website. The notification will also air on MET (Time Warner Channel 98). ParentLink (the automated phone calling system) will also be utilized when possible. All major television and radio stations will be notified. However, please recognize that there is often a 30-45 minute delay between the time we provide them with the information and the time it is posted.
The website is the most effective way for you to determine the status of school closings. Please note, if school is not closed or delayed no information will be posted.
Home Access Center
The MISD Home Access Center will be activated after the third week of the 2009-10 school year. The Home Access Center provides parents and students with access to grade, attendance, and other information via the internet. A user name and password (new for 09-10) is reguired to enter the website. To obtain your user name and new password for the 09-10 school year, please contact your child's house principal's office after the third week of school (September 14).
Alpha House
(last names A-E): e-mail or 469-742-5753
Beta House
(last names F-L: e-mail or 469-742-5877
Gamma House
(last names M-R): e-mail or 469-742-5881
Delta House
(last names S-Z): e-mail or 469-742-5708
Volunteering in MISD Schools
This reminder that anyone wishing to volunteer in any MISD school must apply annually via the MISD Website. Applicants must also indicate which campus they wish to serve. Volunteers approved for last school year must re-apply before September 30 to maintain their volunteer status for the 08-09 school year.
Click HERE for additional information.
MHS Handbook Available Online
All students will receive a copy of the 2008-2009 MHS Student Handbook on Tuesday, September 2. Click the link to view the online version. A SPANISH Version is also available.
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