Many students view school environments as places to grow their knowledge, build and form connections with their fellow students and educators, and experience fun activities with their friends. Students rely on these interactions with others as a sense of belonging and find reprieve from the stress of academics. Although the expenses of attending school activities and using different resources for various classes can quickly add up, MHS has done a commendable job of lessening this expense by offering discounts at numerous stores and school-related events and providing students with access to various resources.
MHS offers a variety of discounts for events such as homecoming, prom, and sports games through ASB cards, which students can use throughout the school year. Prices can be overwhelming for students, especially those in their third or fourth year who are looking to get the most out of their last few semesters of high school. The card itself costs $30 at the beginning of the school year, but students save well over this initial amount after all of the discounts add up. This card offers free items and admission into home sporting events for every sport. It can also be used to apply discounts to parking permits, tickets to both homecoming and prom and other MHS event tickets that are sold over the course of the year. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these discounts, resulting in an overall increase in school spirit and dance attendance.
Additionally, MHS has partnered with different organizations to offer resources to students at a reduced or diminished cost. Students are also offered discounts at local stores like Teaspoon, Teatop, and Baskin Robbins. These types of discounts encourage students to purchase food and refreshments from local businesses. Students are also offered discounts at clothing stores nearby in exchange for showing their student ID, including high-end stores like Kate Spade, which are advertised through the ASB card. This promotes business at local stores, benefiting both the stores and the students.
One of the most beneficial resources offered to some students is Adobe, which has a plethora of applications related to graphic design, photography and photoshop, and scanning or signing documents. These applications allow students and staff to use all of these functions for a wide array of purposes, including coursework and special projects, for free. Students that wouldn’t be able to afford these services under normal circumstances have now been granted access to many platforms. These programs can also be accessed on personal computers, which students can utilize for their personal interests and projects outside of school curriculum.
MHS has admirably acknowledged the expense of different events and activities and has since worked with different companies and organizations to reduce costs for students.