Make sure and stop by your school library today and find a book to read with a friend or family member during World Read Aloud Day. Join the fun and share a photo on social media with the hashtag: mw2022wrad
MWHS Students!
On Friday, February 4, join the M-W community and wear red in support of cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. February is American Heart Month and is a wonderful opportunity to focus our attention on ways to promote and maintain heart health. #mwwearsred
On Friday, February 4, members of the M-W community are encouraged to wear read to raise awareness and help eradicate heart disease and stroke in millions of women all over the nation. Join us as #mwwearsred!
Join us in wishing MWHS Principal John Kaste a wonderful, relaxing retirement. Enjoy every minute of this next chapter! We will miss you.
All after school activities and athletic events are canceled today, Friday, January 28, 2022, due to the impending snow. The YMCA Club Kid program is also canceled.
All school buildings will be closed this evening and tomorrow, Saturday, January 29.
Stay warm and safe!
SRJSU PRESENTS FREE FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT - FEBRUARY 4 @ 6 PM FOR MWHS STUDENTS ONLY -- Kick off Black History Month and support the SRJSU by coming out to Movie Night! Friday, 2/4 SRJSU presents Marvel's "Black Panther" for MWHS students only. Doors open at 5:30pm; show starts at 6:00pm. Admission is free. Refreshments will be sold at intermission. Students must present an MWHS Student ID to enter. Parents are welcome to accompany a student who presents an MWHS ID. Masks and social distancing will be required.
WOW! Shout out to MWHS student-athlete Mia Sisilli who won the 1500 meter race walk at the New Balance Games held January 22 at the Armory in NYC. Her time of 7:30:03 was the SECOND FASTEST IN THE NATION this winter season! Way to go, Mia! #crusaderpride #mwfam #mwinspiresuccess
Post HS Planning Workshop for Juniors and their families - Thursday, February 3 @6 pm
This Guidance Department presentation will discuss the features of the college application process, including Naviance, the Common Application, scholarships and more. There will also be time at the end for general questions and answers. All juniors and their parents are encouraged to attend.
The amazing House A office team proves each day that small, caring gestures make a big difference during difficult times. Rebecca R. shares how the compassionate team lifted her up with small acts of kindness. Today we celebrate MWHS House A! #attitudeofgratitude
Community Swim is canceled for this evening, January 18. We apologize for the short notice. Community Swim will resume on Friday, January 21 at 6:45 p.m. Thank you!
To the Class of 2023 and 2024 -- Essential Prep is returning for the March 2022 SAT! Our student-led program offers free SAT prep for over a month to prepare for the upcoming SAT on March 12, 2022. New and returning students are welcome to join!
The SAT is a crucial aspect of the college application now more than ever due to the pandemic. Our program is highlighted towards those who do not have access to a more expensive or professional tutor or preparatory course and for anyone who would like extra assistance. It is a first-come first-serve basis, so if you are interested in access to the program make sure to sign up right away! Registration ends January 23, 2022.
Visit the website to sign up, as well as for more information about the program:
https://sites.google.com/view/essentialprep/home
The team is excited to meet everyone this year! Don’t hesitate to direct any questions to mwessentialprep@gmail.com. If it’s easier, you can also directly contact Stephanie Peng, Executive Director, or Zongyuan Li, Vice Executive Director, for any additional concerns. We look forward to seeing you this season!
We hope you are all snuggly and warm, M-W! Sending a HUGE shout-out to the dedicated M-W Transportation team who have been hard at work clearing parking lots and removing the heavy snow from the tops of buses - a safety hazard when frozen. You're the best! We appreciate you!
Stay warm and safe this weekend. We can't wait to see you on Tuesday, January 18!
Let's celebrate the end of the school week (and the start of a long weekend) by giving Maureen Burt a huge shout out! Thank you, Ms. Burt, for taking the time to get to know your students and for showering them with compassion and care. We celebrate you and your Crusader spirit!
Important message from the M-W Food Services Department
M-W schools closed - Friday, January 7, 2022 -
Based on weather forecasts calling for periods of heavy snow resulting in ice and snow covered roads overnight and tomorrow morning, all Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 7, 2022. There will be no in-person or remote instruction and all after school activities are canceled. Transportation will not be available for out-of-district students.
We are hoping that this advance notification will allow families time to make necessary arrangements.
Stay safe and warm and enjoy the weekend.
Community Swim is canceled due to pool maintenance on the following dates:
Tuesday, January 4
Friday, January 7
Sunday, January 9
Stay tuned for updates. Thank you for your understanding.
M-W High School PTSA is delighted to announce the following Reflections contest winners:
Dance Choreography:
1st – Savanna Dezio,
Visual Arts:
1st – Yuvraj Chandyok,
Photography:
1st - Harrison Aaron,
2nd – Aveline Gaines,
3rd - Yuvraj Chandyok,
Literature:
1st – Dennis Palacios,
2nd - Yuvraj Chandyok,
Literature:
Special Artist -
1st – Evan Pavignano
Congratulations to these students for their creativity and commitment to creating their art. Good luck in the regional, state and, hopefully, national PTA competitions!
There is still time! MWHS is holding a holiday food drive to help families in need. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the high school through December 22. Thank you for helping brighten the holidays for M-W families.
