Thursday, May 17, 2012
There is a Chorus Ensemble tonight at 7. Please come support our students and Mrs. Grimsley!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Departments will meet today to discuss end of the year ideas and needs, to make sure that everyone has submitted approved exams, and to make sure that every department is ready to close out another successful year!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
As you make plans for this weekend, keep in mind that The Mid-Carolina High School Drama Club will be performing a one night presentation of "The Southfield Stories," a contemporary take on The Canterbury Tales. The play will be this Saturday, May 19th at 7:30 in the Mid-Carolina Middle School gym. Tickets will be $5 in advance and $7 at the door.
Monday, May 14, 2012
REMINDER ABOUT EOC WEEK: Students taking EOC tests are to report to their regular classroom so teachers can take attendance, and then they are to report directly to their assigned EOC classroom (within 3 minutes of the tardy bell). Please help with this schedule throughout the week. An announcement will only be made after the 7:45 tardy bell first thing every morning.
Great news! MCHS has been selected to receive a 2011-2012 Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant from the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF). This grant of $5,000 will be used to repair our outdoor electronic sign.
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Week, LTC Brooks. LTC Brooks does a great job organizing servers for Golden Oldies, recruiting upcoming 9th graders for JROTC and demonstrating leadership throughout our school!
Congratulations to the MCHS Archery Team! Out of 126 high schools across the Nation, Mid-Carolina High School placed 38th. They shot a total score of 3267 with 141 tens. The top score in the high school division was 3437 with 218 tens. Congratulations to all! Also, congratulations to 9th grader Reid Webster for shooting a 291 with 22 tens and placing in the top 5% for individuals. He placed 24th in his division, 11th for his grade, and 32nd overall. Not only did MCHS have an excellent performance today, they also made history! Competing with over 7,800 archers, they are now part of Guinness Book of World Records for participating in the largest archery tournament ever! We are so proud of how you all represented our state, county, and school!
Bulletin May14.pdf
Friday, May 11, 2012
Congratulations to Brea Amick and her husband Bryan. Banks Cooper Amick was born early this morning at 2:35 AM. He is 8 pounds 1 ounce and 21 inches long.
There is a drama club meeting today during Connections. Happy Friday and happy birthday to Jed Thomas!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Another Teacher Appreciation Celebration: Lasagna, Salad, Drink and Dessert will be served during both lunches in the 2nd floor kitchen courtesy of The School Climate Team! Please remember that our award winning Archery Team is leaving this afternoon for the National Archery Competition in Louisville, Kentucky! Wishing them best of luck! And tonight is our Golden Oldies Celebration in the cafeteria. Many of our teachers and students have worked hard to prepare for tonight.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
There will be a faculty meeting today at 3:20 in the library. This meeting will include final TLT summary presentations. There is a Senior Beta Club meeting today during second lunch in the media center. Today's Awards Day Ceremony will be from 8AM - 9AM. See attached schedule and your email for more information.
AWARDS DAY CEREMONY12.doc
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Mid-Carolina High School’s Annual Art Show will take place tonight. Art I, II, III, AP, and Photography students’ work will be displayed for viewing beginning at 6:30 p.m. and awards will begin at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the MCHS cafeteria. Please come out and support our students and their hard work. The varsity boys soccer team will play at Newberry tonight at 6 in the first round of the playoffs. Happy birthday to Donald Foster!
Monday, May 7, 2012
There is a student council meeting today during Connections. Good luck to the Varsity Girls soccer team who play their first playoff game tonight in Greenville again St. Joseph's. GBE documentation is due to Mrs. Leslie today.
Bulletin May1.pdf
Friday, May 4, 2012
Happy Friday!! I hope it's a great one!
Ohmmmmmmmm..... Relax the stress away this afternoon ...
Yoga at Enoree River Vineyards… 5:30pm-7:30 pm
We will have a light yoga class (optional).
if you prefer not to YOGA there will be wonderfully peaceful atmosphere to relax..ooohhhhh!
Wine for this event is ½ off per glass or a discounted bottle rate will be available.
Feel free to bring a light snack to share...yummyJ
This event is open to everyone.
And then don't forget to end your weekend on a musical note with the Chorus Variety Show! It will be held on Sunday night at 7:00 pm at the Mid-Carolina Middle big gym. Please come out and support our chorus!
Happy Birthday to Jeff Eargle tomorrow! Have a great weekend!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
A list of students participating in today's Special Olympics was sent out yesterday in an email. Many thanks to Mrs. Wise for spending so much time coordinating the event. There is a JROTC formation at 12:15 today. Happy birthday to Mrs. Rabon!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Happy Wednesday! Varsity Baseball continues in the playoffs tonight with a game at Gilbert at 5 pm.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Varsity and JV Boys soccer teams play at B-L tonight at 5:30 and 7. Awards Day is scheduled for next Wednesday, May 9. Happy birthday to Coach Mills!
Monday, April 30, 2012
JV and Varsity Girls Soccer will play Ninety Six at home tonight beginning at 5:30 pm. Varsity Baseball has a playoff game at NEWBERRY COLLEGE against Liberty tonight at 6, and Varsity Softball travels to Palmetto tonight for their playoff game at 6. Good luck to all of our teams!
Remember that we are hosting our own Special Olympics on Thursday and many of our students and faculty will be involved. Also, the Chorus Variety Show will be held at MCMS on Sunday evening at 7 pm.
Bulletin April30.pdf
Friday, April 27, 2012
Please check your email for a list of students and teachers who are signed up to donate blood today. Senior Cap and Gown pictures are today by appointment only. JV and Boys Soccer teams play today at Ninety Six. Happy Friday!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Interims will be issued today. AP Biology students are on a field trip today. Check your email for a roster of students. JV and Varsity Boys and Girls Soccer teams play today at Ben Lippen... good luck teams!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
There will be an FCA meeting today during second lunch. TLT groups will be meeting after school to complete any work for your group and to finalize your presentation for the May 9th faculty meeting. We are hosting AP Days today and tomorrow - please encourage parents to come in and observe AP classes in action. JV and Varsity Boys Soccer teams play tonight at Clinton.
Happy birthday to Joel Mitchell!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
JV and Varsity Soccer will play Emerald tonight at 5:30 and 7 at home. TLT groups will be meeting tomorrow afternoon to complete any work for your group and to finalize your presentation for the May 9th faculty meeting.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Congratulations to Katherine Bryant and her husband Alex on the birth of their son, Jackson Alexander Bryant, on Friday, April 20 at 9:50 AM.
AP Night is tonight in the library at 6:30 in the media center, and there is a drop-in style FAFSA / Financial Aid Workshop at 4:00 in the media center.
Bulletin April 23.pdf
Friday, April 20, 2012
Yesterday was an exciting and full day at MCHigh! Thanks to everyone for such a successful HSAP testing week and a very interesting Career Fair! I heard some great comments from presenters and students!
Please remember to continue with valuable instruction today in your classes and mark attendance. Prom promise activities will continue throughout the day, and you are all invited to join us at the Junior-Senior Prom tomorrow night! It's wonderful to see our students so polished and glowing!
Welcome to our newest MCRebel, Miss Elin Grace Cary!
And Happy Birthday to Asia Kelley!
Have a great weekend! See you at the Prom!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
HSAP testing continues today - thanks to everyone for a fabulous first day of testing yesterday! Students who are not testing will be in the gym (several have signed up to take the ASVAB as well, but more are welcome to do so - refer them to guidance first thing this morning).
Department meetings will take place today, beginning at 3:20 p.m. You’ll be going through course requests to make sure students have met the necessary prerequisites. Please refer to the program of studies (POS 2011-2012.docx) for necessary guidelines.
Happy birthday to Daniel Gregory!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
HSAP testing starts today. Everyone should know where his or her assignment is. Please direct questions to Ms. Goggans and Ms. Smith. Students who are not testing will be in the gym listening to a guest speaker.
Remember, we have department meetings tomorrow. We will deal with course requests at that time.
Home athletic events tonight:
Boys’ golf vs. B-L – 4:00 p.m.
SIC will also meet tonight at 6:00 in the media center.
Jesse Elizabeth Thomas
Monday, April 16, 2012
Our teachers of the week are Mrs. Elswick and Mrs. Long. They have worked very hard to make spring MAP testing a success and ensure that it has gone very smoothly. A lot of effort and preparation go into a task like this, and we are so thankful to have them working together as a team to pull it off. Thank you, ladies!
Remember, HSAP begins tomorrow!
Home athletic events tonight:
JV & varsity softball vs. Emerald – 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Girls’ and boys’ soccer vs. Eau Claire – 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Boys’ tennis vs. Newberry – 5:00 p.m.
Bulletin April2.pdf
prom promise activities.doc
Friday, April 13, 2012
Home athletic events tonight:
JV & varsity girls’ soccer vs. Woodruff – 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Happy Friday the 13th!
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Happy birthday to Rick Harris!
Home athletic events tonight:
Track vs. Saluda – 4:30 p.m.
Varsity baseball vs. Broome – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Remember, we have a faculty meeting today at 3:20 p.m. in the media center. In order to conserve paper, a copy of the agenda is attached electronically. Agenda 4-11-12.docx
The Holocaust class will be on a field trip today. You should have a roster from Mr. Eargle identifying the participants.
Home athletic events tonight:
JV & varsity boys’ soccer vs. Strom Thurmond – 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Happy birthday to Cheryl Metts!
Our teacher of the week is Coach Alexander. Aside from his regular teaching duties, Coach A. stays busy making sure our athletic programs run smoothly. He works hard to ensure all students meet eligibility requirements and that fields are maintained and looking nice. He is the head coach of not one, but TWO teams, keeping him super-busy from summer to late spring. Thanks for all you do, Coach A!
Student Council will meet today during Connections.
Home athletic events tonight:
Varsity girls’ soccer vs. Strom Thurmond – 6:00 p.m.
Bulletin April1.pdf
Friday, March 30, 2012
It's Flip Flop Friday today! We hope we have a lot of participants wearing their flops to support Relay for Life.
Student council is sponsoring student-faculty games today from 2:15-3:05. Students must pay $2 to come watch. It is also Amazing Race day. Thanks to all faculty and staff who volunteered to participate in or help with these events – we can’t do it without you! And special thanks go out to student council sponsors for putting it all together! Please stay in your classroom with students who don’t pay until they are “picked up” by the teacher who is monitoring them (Reamer upstairs and LaBarre downstairs).
Happy belated birthday to Colette Reamer (March 27) and Debra Rowe (March 28). The following faculty and staff will celebrate over spring break: Jessica Stalker (April 1), Marie Wise (April 1), Stacey Brown (April 2), Hubert Kinard (April 2), Amy Patterson (April 5) and Leonia Hawkins (April 9).
Home athletic events tonight:
JV and varsity baseball vs. Saluda – 4:30 & 7:00
JV and varsity softball vs. Saluda – 5:00 & 7:00
On Monday, April 9:
Varsity baseball vs. Emerald – 6:00
Enjoy your spring break - see you on April 10!!!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Remember, student council is sponsoring student-faculty games tomorrow from 2:15-3:05. Students must pay $2 to come watch. The last two blocks will be split as follows:
5A - 12:00-1:05
7A - 1:10-2:15
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Home athletic events tonight:
JV and varsity baseball vs. Whitmire – 4:30 & 7:00
JV and varsity softball vs. Whitmire – 5:00 & 7:00
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Report cards will be distributed today during Connections. Please hold on to any that aren’t picked up during that time so your students can get them tomorrow or after school.
Home athletic events tonight:
JV and varsity girls’ soccer vs. Broome – 5:30 & 7:00
Monday, March 26, 2012
Congratulations to our teacher of the week, Jason Long. Mr. Long is someone you can always count on. He has an excellent rapport with his students and is a pleasure to work with. He and Coach J. Harris have been doing a great job with the archery team and took them to compete at the state level on Friday. Thank you, Mr. Long!
Report cards will be printed after school today. Please have your grades complete by 3:00 p.m. today!! Please make sure all assignments intended to be included in the 3rd nine weeks have a date prior to March 20th.
Bulletin March4.pdf
Friday, March 23, 2012
Remember, it’s CRAZY HAT DAY! All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society (Newberry County Relay for Life). Be a good sport and participate.
Congratulations to the band - they received superior ratings in all categories at Concert Festival yesterday. Way to go!
Our archery team will be competing in the state tournament today, so they will miss class. Wish them luck! We also have several students heading to PC for Special Olympics (you should already have a list of students involved in these activities).
Home athletic events tonight:
JV and varsity girls’ soccer vs. Newberry – 5:30 & 7:30
At Newberry High School:
JV and varsity baseball – 4:30 & 7:00
JV and varsity softball – 5:00 & 7:00
Boys’ JV and varsity soccer – 5:30 & 7:00
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Band members will be traveling to Pelion High School today to compete in the SCBDA Concert Festival (Mr. Thomas emailed a list of students involved in this on Tuesday). Wish them luck!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Student council is sponsoring student-faculty games next Friday, March 30, from 2:15-3:05. Students will pay a nominal fee to come watch. The last two blocks will be split as follows:
5A - 12:00-1:05
7A - 1:10-2:15
There will be no District Wednesday activities today. You have the afternoon off!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Today is the end of the third nine weeks – time is sneaking up on us. Remember, the strong survive!!
Student council will meet today during Connections.
Home athletic events tonight:
Varsity baseball vs. Woodruff – 6:00
JV and varsity softball vs. Woodruff – 5:00 & 7:00
Boys’ JV and varsity soccer vs. Woodruff – 5:30 & 7:00
Boys’ golf vs. Emerald – 4:30 (MCCC)
Monday, March 19, 2012
Congratulations to our teacher of the week, Anna Estep! Mrs. Estep stays busy at MCHS. She is here late many an afternoon planning lessons and grading papers. She also works hard with the Science Olympiad team and in her spare time even helps out in the concession stand. Thank you, Mrs. Estep!
Home athletic events tonight:
Boys’ tennis vs. Woodruff – 5:00 (NHS)
Bulletin March3.pdf
Friday, March 16, 2012
Home athletic events tonight:
JV & varsity girls’ soccer vs. Emerald – 5:30 & 7:00
Tomorrow:
JV Baseball vs. Chesnee – 12:00 p.m.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Great news! Two familiar faces will be back at MCHS next year. Former student, Jessica Seibert, will be joining our special education department as a resource teacher. She will also be coaching girls’ sports. Jessica graduated from MCHS in the early 2000s. And, no stranger to most of you, Eva Nagy will be coming back to the math department. As you know, Eva was with us for five years until 2011.
You may also notice another familiar face around…Deann (Shealy) McManus. Deann is a graduate of MCHS from the early 90s. She is subbing for Ms. Sparrow while she is out on leave. Please keep Deann informed as to how her ESOL students are doing in your class, just as you would Ms. Sparrow. You can drop by her classroom or put a note in her box since she doesn’t have a district email account.
Tanner O’Cain will be participating in the SCMEA All-State Chorus trip to Winthrop University today through Saturday. Wish him luck!
Home athletic events tonight:
JV & varsity girls’ soccer vs. Pelion – 5:30 & 7:00
Track vs. Gilbert – 4:30
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
TLTs will meet today at 3:20 p.m. Please be prepared to present your group’s activities and progress throughout this year to the entire faculty on April 25.
Home athletic events tonight:
JV & varsity softball vs. Chapin – 5:00 & 7:00
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Home athletic events tonight:
JV and varsity boys’ soccer vs. Saluda – 5:30 (7:00)
Boys’ golf vs. Newberry – 5:00 (at CCN)
Bulletin March2.pdf
Monday, March 12, 2012
Our teacher of the week is Mr. Eargle. He does a fantastic job both inside and outside of the classroom. From his engaging, thought-provoking lessons for students and peers across SC and the nation, to his activism with educational policy issues, he is definitely a busy guy. His efforts in getting teachers more active in policy issues, through his TLT and SIC leadership, are definitely appreciated. He is truly and advocate for public education. Thanks, Mr. Eargle!
And thanks to Ms. Koch and her team for another fantastic Miss Mid-Carolina High School Pageant on Saturday night! Lots of hard work by the whole team was very evident! Winners will be posted to announcements.
Home athletic events tonight:
JV and varsity boys’ soccer vs. 96 – 5:30 (7:00)
Boys’ tennis vs. Saluda – 5:00 (at NHS)
Friday, March 9, 2012
Home athletic events tonight:
Varsity softball vs. Broome – 6:00
JV and varsity boys’ soccer vs. Broome – 5:30 (7:00)
Come out and support our Rebels!
Please plan to spend an entertaining evening at the Trip Around the World on Saturday night at the 2012 Miss Mid-Carolina High School Pageant! The pageant will begin at 7:30 pm in the MC Middle School gym.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Home athletic events tonight:
JV baseball vs. Chapin – 6:00
JV and varsity girls’ soccer vs. Union – 5:30 (7:00)
Boys’ tennis vs. Broome – 5:00 at NHS
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Today is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:05 (during 6B) and activities will start at 1:25 when we have our faculty meeting. Beginning at 2:15, we’ll be engaged in vertical planning activities with MCMS. See your department chair for meeting locations.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Operation Get SMART will be here today. Unless you’ve received an email from Ms. Smith, your class will not be affected.
Home athletic events tonight:
Varsity baseball vs. Airport – 6:00
JV softball vs. B-L – 5:00 (varsity at 7:00)
Boys’ JV and varsity soccer vs. Clinton – 6:00
For your drinking pleasure, we now have a Keurig in the teacher workroom nearest the guidance suite. Please purchase your own pods and brew your coffee that way. This will enable us to cut down on a lot of wasted coffee throughout the day. Mrs. Leslie will be glad to show you how to operate the machine if you do not know how to use it. Enjoy!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Our teacher of the week is Mrs. Epps. She has been a blessing to MCHS! She works hard to challenge students and prepare them for life after high school. She also has been working very hard with the Beta Club to ensure that the club was well-represented and looked after at the recent convention in Myrtle Beach. Her message to students at our assembly last week left a lasting impression. Thanks for all you do, Mrs. Epps!
Student council will meet today during Connections.
We will have our faculty meeting at 1:25 p.m. this Wednesday. This will keep us from having to meet on March 28. We’ll start early release activities with MCMS teachers at 2:15 p.m. here at MCHS.
We'd like to welcome Alice Martinez to our staff for the remainder of the year. She will be a long-term sub in Ms. Cushing's place. Please make her feel at home.
And finally, congratulations to our 2012-13 Teacher of the Year, Ali Koch, and our 2012-13 Support Staff of the Year, Gary Wilbanks!!!
Bulletin March1.pdf
Friday, March 2, 2012
The varsity softball team will play in the Newberry County Invitational Tournament on Friday and Saturday. The Lady Rebels will play on Friday night at 4:30 and 8:00 and again on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. All four games will be played at Mid-Carolina.
The prom committee will meet in Mrs. Bryant’s room today during second lunch.
Remember that the varsity baseball team is competing in a tournament in Pelion today. They will need to be dismissed at 12:45 p.m. in order to make it in time for their first game. You will receive a roster from Sissy or Coach Alexander.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Remember that art students will be on a field trip today (you should already have a list from Mrs. Murphy sent out via email). Also, SIC is meeting tonight at 6:00. Kathy Maness from PSTA will be our speaker and will touch on several issues important to teachers. Everyone is invited to attend!
The varsity baseball team is competing in the prestigious Comporium Invitational Tournament in Pelion Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They will need to be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. on Friday in order to make it in time for their first game. You will receive a roster from Sissy or Coach Alexander by Friday morning.
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