MHS Highlights for 03.16.09

  • Key Club officers meeting after school today.
  • Open Drama Club meeting today and tomorrow for all interested in brainstorming our spring production of SNL-style skits. All are welcome –those who take part in the brainstorming will, of course, have first chance at the roles. Room 224 at 2:30.
  • Girls Lacrosse will meet today at 2:54 at Brooks Field.  Clearance card, goggles and mouth guard are necessary.  No exceptions.
  • SADD will meet after school today in room 305.
  • Attention ALL juniors and seniors!  Anyone interested in participating in Mr. Milton, please sign up in Mrs. Damiani’s room.
  • Spring Sports begin March 16 – Today is the last day for signups: 2:30-4:30 pm in the athletic office.
  • Any boy interested in playing Tennis, should report to Room 109 on Monday at 2:30.
  • Outdoors Club will meet after school today.  Bring your pictures from the Lonesome Lake trip. We will be designing Club t-shirts.  New members welcome!
  • Come hear the MHS and the PMS Jazz Groups celebrate Music in Our Schools Month tonight at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.
  • Careers in Teaching:  Please see Mrs. Mullen in room 131 if you are interested in becoming a teacher and would like to go on a field trip to Bridgewater State College on March 26.
  • Scholarships:  Please check the case opposite guidance for scholarship criteria on the following:  Patty Outman Scholarship (healthcare) deadline: April 30;  PFLAG Scholarship/Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays (essay as a GLBTQ youth or ally) deadline: March 27;  Syrian-Lebanese Women’s Club Scholarship (S-L women to become teachers) deadline March 31;  Debra Davis Memorial (essay on personal growth and uniqueness) deadline April 1;  New England Counselors of Color Book Scholarship (500 word essay) deadline May 15;  Metro Planning Council Scholarship (land management, ecology) deadline: April 24;  Milton Players Scholarship (theatre) deadline: April 15; Milton Junior Woman’s Club Scholarship (personal statement, activities, academics) deadline: April 29.
  • The American Legion Student Trooper Program in cooperation with the Mass. State Police Academy is open to male or female students age 15 to 17 years old.  Students must be highly motivated and seriously interested in a career in law enforcement.  The summer 2009 two-week program costs $250.  Applications are available in guidance.
  • Community Service:  The Milton Public Library needs approximately 150 volunteers for   the opening weekend – April 4 and 5. Information can be found at Milton Public Library Opening on Facebook.  Please sign up in community service.
  • Future Business Leaders meeting Wednesday right after school in room 301.
  • Attention all Spain travelers the countdown begins.  There will be a meeting for parents and students at 6:00 on Wednesday, March 18. All students must attend and have a parent present.
  • Attention Seniors! Bay State College will be here at Milton High School on Thursday, from 2:30 -3:30 for an On-Site Application Day. If you are interested in applying to Bay State and have not yet applied, you can come to the Guidance Office to pick up an application and sign up to speak to the Admissions Representative. Bay State College requires an essay, so be prepared and pick up your application early. The application fee  will be waived. You will know within a few days whether or not you have been accepted. If you have any other questions please see your Guidance Counselor.
  • The Milton High School Key Club and Sewing Club are sponsoring a prom dress sale on March 25.  In anticipation of this event, the clubs are asking for donations of gently used prom dresses. Dresses will also be accepted on consignment. Donations may be dropped off in Room 243 by March 24. See Mrs. Donnelly, Mrs. Cove or Mrs. Lovett with questions.
  • The College Board is offering free online live sessions with key people from the AP Program and the SAT Program on March 26 and 27.  A copy of the flyer is available in guidance. Log onto www.collegeweeklive.com

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