Principal's Weekly Message
Good afternoon Middle Creek High School families,
I hope everyone has had a great week and safely navigated this inclement weather. This Friday I am officially beginning my weekly principal email messages, and I want to welcome any new and 9th grade families into the MCHS school community! It is going to be a great year, and we are just a few weeks away from our first day. It is my hope that these emails provide helpful reminders and insight into what is upcoming at The Creek. The messages will also be archived on the mainpage of the website (under “Principal's Messages”) if you need to go back and review any of the information.
Below are a few pieces of information & calendar items as we move towards the start of the year.
Information & Reminders:
Schedules:
Our MCHS Scheduling team is hard at work getting student schedules ready for the start of the school year. In the off-chance that students can see a schedule in powerschool at any time during July and early August, please know that this schedule is NOT FINALIZED and has a high likelihood of changing. Once schedules are in a finalized state, we will email students and families so that they may check it officially in powerschool.
Freshman Orientation is THURSDAY August 15th!
Please see the linked Flier for details! 10-12th Grade Transfer Student Orientation will also be held on August 15th at MCHS at 11:30am.
The 9th grade Parent Meeting will be held at 8:30am at MCHS or 6:00pm virtually. The link for the virtual session will be on the website Thursday afternoon. We will also share the recording in a future principal message.
Message from the MCHS PTSA:
The countdown to the beginning of school has begun! As your MCHS PTSA plans for a new school year, we want to plan with you, too!
1 - There is strength in numbers, and we invite you and your family to join the MCHS PTSA. The MCHS PTSA does so much to support the teaching and learning at Middle Creek High School, and that can only happen with your membership support. Join us today!
2 - Interested in volunteering and connecting with your MCHS PTSA complete our volunteer interest form.
3.- Support us by linking your Harris Teeter, Lowes Food and Publix shopper cards to MCHS PTSA!
4.- MCHS PTSA wants to support our Mustang business community. We would love to connect with you, complete our business interest form.
5.- We have some exciting things planned for the coming year. One of the best ways to stay informed is to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or visit our website.
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Many thanks in advance for supporting the MCHS PTSA.
Athletics:
Stampede Club Athletic Sports Passes are now on sale!
The MC Athletic Booster All Sport Annual Passes are now available for purchase! You can visit -Gofan.com and search schools: Middle Creek Stampede Club. You can also purchase directly from the flyer linked here!
Rent a Mustang!
If you have a student athlete and are interested in learning more about the “RENT A MUSTANG” program, visit the link below. This is a fundraiser sponsored by our Stampede Club (MCHS Athletic Boosters) and is a great opportunity to highlight your student athlete and support the MCHS Athletic program and sports teams!
Applications for Rent a Mustang start soon, so please visit the link below and follow all directions on the form.
PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO SENIORS AND JUNIORS UNTIL AUGUST 20TH!
UNDERCLASSMEN CAN SEND IN FORMS AFTER AUGUST 20 (FOR ANY REMAINING SPOTS).
If anyone has questions, they can contact Ms. Downen at downencrew@gmail.com or follow on Twitter @MCRentAMustang for all the painting and volunteer opportunities!
2024-2025 Juniors & Seniors:
As we prepare for the school year, it is now time to make plans for parking and off-campus lunch, as well as other privileges & events offered to our juniors and seniors. Below are some specific details about dues, parking and lunch passes.
Class Dues:
As we gear up for the school year, it is important that our junior and senior class students are reminded of class dues to support grade level activities and functions.
Junior dues cover events such as prom (including the student’s tickets to both Junior and senior prom). Senior dues cover events such as the senior picnic, graduation, and other senior activities.
Below are the dues for each class, and families can begin making payments in the SCO system linked on the website.
Class of 2025- $40 (Senior Dues)
Class of 2026- $40 (Junior Dues)
Parking Passes:
Forms are available on the MCHS website (under the “Students” tab on the red bar at the top). There are several steps to applying, and all pieces must be completed to receive a parking pass. Spot locations will be determined based on order of payment (with completed documents and no existing fees). If families are unable to print any of the forms, you may stop by the main office during summer hours to pick them up. If you have any questions, you may contact Ms. Sullivan at jsullivan2@wcpss.net.
Lunch Passes:
Forms for lunch passes can be found on the MCHS website under the “Students” tab of the red bar at the top). There is a $10 fee to make the pass, and payments can be made via the MCHS website. Once the notarized form is completed, the dates below are listed for pass pick-up. (Reminder, this is a junior and senior only privilege.)
August 20th: 8:00-12:00pm
August 22nd: 8:30-10:30; 12:00-1:30pm.
*Students who are not able to attend this day for pick up, can plan to get their ID the first week of school after-school.
Seniors:
Senior Picture Information:
Just a reminder that for the 2024-2025 school year, Middle Creek HS will be continuing to work with CADY for our school and senior photos. There is a link to the website below.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR SESSION NOW
There are also 2 opportunities at MCHS (called “roadshows”) for seniors to have sessions on our campus. See below for information on how to sign up!
Senior Roadshow "On-Campus Event": 8/20/24 & 10/3/24
$49 Simple Session Sitting Fee (1 yearbook, 1 cap & gown, and 1 casual photo)
Link to more information here!
Calendar:
Below are some of the events scheduled for next week.
Mon, Aug 12th: W Golf @ Devils Ridge 3:00pm.
Tues, Aug 13th: JV/V Volleyball HOME vs Wakefield 4:00/6:00pm.
Wed, Aug 14th: W Tennis HOME vs. FVHS 3:30pm.
JV/V Volleyball @ Willow Spring HS 4:00/6:00pm.
JV/V M Soccer HOME vs. JH Rose 4:30/6:30pm.
Thurs, Aug 15th: 9th Grade Orientation 8:30-11:00; Transfer Student Orientation 11:30-12:30
W Tennis HOME vs. Willow Spring 3:30pm.
I hope you all have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Lacey Peckham, Principal
