Managing testing and following the proper protocol for students taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams in May has been something MHS has prepared for over many years. Students have grown accustomed to taking the test using pen and paper, but as a result of changes to AP exam administration rules inContinue Reading
When thinking about college, many students may envision a life of partying and drinking, but the legal drinking age in the United States is 21. According to the CDC, The 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that among high school students, during the previous 30 days, 29% ingested alcohol. ThereContinue Reading
Extra credit assignments present opportunities for students to go above and beyond their class’s current curriculum and expand their knowledge while granting a small bump to their grades. For example, any English teachers award extra credit to students who attend and analyze school plays. The students are not only grantedContinue Reading
As Coach Chris Manisay puts it, wrestling is unique because it is a combat sport. “The whole endpoint is to pin someone on the back,” Manisay said. “That’s two shoulders and the upper mid back on the mat. That would be a pin. You can also get points like tiltsContinue Reading
Sporting events and games at high schools are some of the most important and uniting events that take place over the course of the year. The student section plays a crucial role in bringing and demonstrating the school spirit and represents a sense of pride in the athletic community. “TheContinue Reading
Student-athletes are some of the most driven and disciplined students on campus. Many spend countless hours practicing their sport while diligently keeping up with their grades and academic responsibilities. Athletes at the top of their game are often scouted by college recruiters and offered admission, scholarships, and other benefits ifContinue Reading
School resource officers are a familiar sight on the MHS campus, often conversing with students or watching over the school. These police officers have been stationed on campus since before 1989, MUSD Superintendent Cheryl Jordan said. These officers are stationed at MHS most days of the week, and are usuallyContinue Reading