This Week at Mauldin High School - Nov. 20-26

This week is a short one at Mauldin High due to the Thanksgiving break.

Monday, 11/21/2011

Cross Country Banquet 7:00pm Atrium and Auditorium

Wednesday, 11/23/2011

HOLIDAY

Thursday, 11/24/2011

HOLIDAY

Friday, 11/25/2011

HOLIDAY

You know that you will be shopping at B & N for holiday gifts!
Why not shop during MHS's In-Store or Online Book Fair?
Simply tell the Bookseller that you're shopping for MHS or for an online purchase, check "If this is a Bookfair Order" on the payment page.
15% of your purchases will be donated to MHS! Including Nooks!

In-Store Book Fair

Barnes & Noble at Shops of Greenridge or Haywood Road
(or any B & N in the United States!) barnesandnoble.com, too!

Friday, December 2

Saturday, December 3

Sunday, December 4

Way to go Cheer Team!
MHS Cheer Team takes first place in state! MHS defended its AAAA championship and won their fourth title since 2004!

Canned Food Drive - Big Success!
7453 cans were collected for the Golden Strip Relief Agency. Big Round of Applause to the Top 3 Classes: Dr. D's 4th period, Coach Sands' 3rd period, and Coach Sands' 5th period! Many thanks to the Top 3 Teacher Totals: Coach Shelly Sands, Dr. Raj Deshpande, and Mrs. Marci Cecere!

French Cuisine Contest
Congratulations to the winners of the French Week Cuisine Contest:
Best Entree - C J Linberg - Coq au Vin
Best Sweet or dessert - Jon Byram - Red Velvet Bonbons
Best Overall Cuisine - Ben Simpson - Spiced Buche de Noel      

Winter Orchestra Concert
The winter orchestra concert is Monday, December 6th, at 6:45 p.m. in the MHS auditorium

SC Governor's School for the Arts Summer Programs 2012
In addition to the Residential High School program offered at the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, the school offers summer academy programs in creative writing, drama, music, visual arts and dance. For more information and to apply go to www.scgsah.org or call 864 282-3713. The application deadline is January 6, 2012.

11th Grade Graduation Conferences to Begin
Beginning December 1 - 7, the Mauldin High School Guidance Department will begin conducting small group graduation planning conferences with all current 11th graders. Students will receive individual notices of the time of their conference. Counselors will discuss graduation planning, college admissions, and career plans. Parents of 11th graders may call their child's counselor for an appointment December 8 - 14 to discuss information presented during the small group sessions if they would like. Tenth grade conferences have concluded and 9th grade conferences will begin in January. Parents and 9th grade students will be notified of specific conference dates at a later time. All students and parents will have an opportunity to meet with counselors to plan and prepare for graduation, career exploration and spring registration.

Winter Hourly Job Fair (Wed., November 30, 8:00 a.m.–noon, M.T. Anderson Support Center)  Know someone who would be a good addition to the GCS family?  GCS will host a Job Fair to recruit bus drivers, bus aides, food service operators, and custodians. Full and part-time positions are available.  Employees receive health and dental benefits, retirement pension, free life insurance, sick and vacation leave, and much more.

Public Forums for Superintendent Search

Wednesday, November 30, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

- 701 East Butler Road, Mauldin, 29662

Travelers Rest High School – 301 North Main Street, Travelers Rest, 29690

Thursday, December 1, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Greenville Senior High School – 1 Vardry Street, Greenville, 29601

Greer High School – 3000 East Gap Creek Road, Greer, 29651

Woodmont High School – 2831 West Georgia Road, Piedmont, 29673

Sodexo Foundation Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships
Twenty to 25 scholarships ranging from $1,000-$5,000 will be awarded to K-12^th grade students who have demonstrated ongoing involvement in hunger-related volunteer services. A third party recommendation is required in addition to student application. For application, criteria and additional information, http://sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/scholarships.asp Deadline: – December 5, 201

2012 - 2013 Fine Arts Center Applications Now Being Accepted
Students interested in attending the Fine Arts Center during the 2012-2013 school year may begin the application process. Students must apply online at www.fineartscenter.net. The application deadline is January 27, 2012.

Spanish National Honor Society Meetings 
SNHS Meetings will take place the third Thursday of each month at 8:10 a.m. in B125, Mrs. Shanna Yown's room. The dates are Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 16, March 15, April 19, and May 17th.