MST Weekly Update

Today is the first day of the 4th quarter of the school year. The next 8 1/2 school weeks will go by very quickly as the end of the year gets very busy with activities such as prom, awards nights, etc.

It is also the point in the year when students should be on track in their classes. Those who are significantly behind will have to work especially hard to be caught up by the last day of school (6/15). Letters went out earlier this week to the parents of any senior who is significantly behind in one or more classes required for graduation. Another mailing will be sent out in early May for any senior who is still significantly behind pace. The district policy has been that a student cannot participate in the graduation ceremony if they have not met all of their graduation requirements. Of course, we want every MST student who is eligible to graduate to be at the graduation ceremony on June 17th.

The schedule has been set for summer competency recovery (see below). As we get towards the end of May/beginning of June, parents will be informed if their child needs to attend some days of competency recovery in order to finish a class.

Enjoy your weekend and let's all look forward to the spring weather predicted for next week!

Students in Mr. Lawlor's Residential Carpentry class have taken on a project of building picnic tables and benches for the playground area at Weston School. As part of the project, four groups of students from Weston School visited MST this week to do some hands-on construction of the tables under the guidance of Mr. Lawlor and his students. Four more groups will be visiting the week of April 17th.

Thanks to the Residential Carpentry program for making this happen!

Second-year Business students, Brian Baumgardner, Khizer Hayat and Alexis Gregory, presented on Wednesday at Manchester School of Technology's first "Shark Tank" event. The students pitched to an audience of their peers as well as Julie Glosner and Andrea O'Brien of the Small Business Development Center, David Peterson of Merrimack County Savings Bank, Marlana Trombley of Orbit Group, and MST teacher Joe Bowe.

Great work students, and thanks to teacher Michelle Strout for coordinating.

Students in Ms. King's NH Jobs for America's Graduates (NHJAG) class, plus some CTE and freshman Discovery students, took a field trip to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard this week. While at the shipyard, the students were able to take a tour of the facility, learn about jobs available at the shipyard and participate in various hands-on activities related to the work being done there. One demonstration of a 5-axis computer operated milling machine produced a beautiful, engraved sign with the MST logo (shown), which they all signed.

The SkillsUSA NH Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Long Hair Design competition was held on Sunday April 2 at Pinkerton Academy in Derry. Five MST Cosmetology students won medals at this event.

GOLD: Cosmetology-Madison Houle-MSTHS

GOLD: Barbering-Samantha Metz-Goffstown High

SILVER: Cosmetology-Kayla McGarvy-MSTHS

SILVER: Barbering-Savannah Alves-Memorial

SILVER: Long Hair Design-Jennifer Hernandez-Memorial

Congratulations to our medal winners!

Last weekend The MST FIRST Robotics team competed at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, MA. Team FUSION was chosen to be part of an alliance with teams 1757 (Wolverines from Westwood, MA.) and 2370 (iBots from Rutland, VT.) for the playoff rounds. Their 3-team alliance moved through the semi-finals into the finals, and they won the event. Congratulation to Team 6763-Fusion!

This week, they are competing in the New England FIRST Robotics Championship event which runs from yesterday through tomorrow. At the time of this newsletter, they are ranked 34th out of 45 teams in their division after 9 matches with 3 matches left.

GO FUSION!!

MST Summer Camp gives current 6th and 7th grade students a chance to explore career and technical programs (CTEs) that they may be interested in pursuing in high school and beyond. Space is limited for summer camp. It is first-come, first-served. The application deadline to register is Friday, May 26th.

Students may find a full application packet on our website at mst.mansd.org

What can a student expect at MST Summer Camp?

• Sample 8 different programs.

• Take home what they created and share their knowledge with their families.

• Establish familiarity with our school and teachers.

Dates: Monday, June 26th-Thursday, June 29th.

Time: 9am-2:30 pm

Transportation: Free transportation will be provided from Hillside, Mclaughlin, and Parkside

Food: Free snacks and lunch.

Manchester Proud announces its second annual recognition of outstanding student volunteers.

As our future leaders and residents, a great number of Manchester’s youth are already giving their time and talents by volunteering and their commitment and spirit deserve to be celebrated.

All students who attend Manchester public high schools are eligible to apply. Four awards will be presented (ideally one at each high school) to those students whose volunteer engagement demonstrates deep commitment to impacting the lives of others and the greater community.

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We encourage all students who believe community service and volunteerism are important to apply.

Student Application click here

If you are a community member who knows a student who exemplifies exceptional community service and volunteerism, please nominate them.

Recommendation Form click here

Applications and Nomination due by April 7th.

The four winners will be recognized at a Manchester Board of School Committee Meeting and each winner will receive a cash award of $500

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The price is $65.

Yearbooks can also be ordered in person. Please see Ms. Weiss with $65 (cash or check) to place an order.

Senior Dues are $60 (cash or check) and should be given to Ms. Weiss. The dues go towards end of the year senior activities, cap and gown, senior gift, etc. Checks should be made out to the Manchester School of Technology

Fitness Room-Open every day from 2:20-2:55

Chess Club-Tuesdays after school in Room B105

Rock Band-Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 in Portable 3

FIRST Robotics-Nightly at the Manchester Maker Space. Contact Ms. Robinson for information.

April Vacation-Monday April 24th through Friday April 28th

Friday May19th, 2023- Prom at The Farmhouse at Candia Woods 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday June 15, 2023-Last day of school

Saturday June 17th, 2023-Graduation at 8:00 AM

And Looking Ahead!

CTE Summer Camp-June 26-29

June 20-23-Competency Recovery Week 1

June 26-29-Competency Recovery Week 2

July 10-13-Competency Recovery Week 3

July 17-20-Competency Recovery Week 4

Timothy Otis-Principal

Email: mst@mansd.org
Website: mst.mansd.org
Location: 100 Gerald Connors Circle, Manchester, NH, USA
Phone: 603-624-6490
Facebook: facebook.com/manchesterschooloftechnology

The mission of the Manchester School of Technology is to foster a safe and respectful learning environment while cultivating academic and technical competency, career success, and social awareness.