MST Weekly Update
March 29, 2024
A reminder that a new graduation requirement in the State of NH is the completion of the FAFSA or submission of a waiver indicating that you did not choose to submit the FAFSA. The form is attached below. If you have not done so yet, please complete this form and have your child bring it in to their guidance counselor as soon as possible. Your child will not be able to get their diploma unless this form has been submitted.
As we are about to enter the 4th quarter of the school year, you will notice that several end of year activities such as CTE Recognition Night, Class Night and prom have been added to the calendar below.
This year's prom is at The Farmhouse at Candia Woods on Friday May 10th from 6:30 to 10:00 PM. Announcements will be made when tickets go on sale in late April. May 10th will be a regular school day for everyone, and students must be present in school (and in all of their classes) for more than half of the school day (3-1/2 hours) or they will not be able to attend the prom. There are NO exceptions to this, so please schedule any appointments accordingly. Students who arrive on time for school must be in school until at least 11:20. If they arrive late to school, they must be in school for 3-1/2 hours before they can be dismissed. No students will be dismissed without a note signed by a parent or guardian. There will be a meeting with all students attending the prom during Advisory that day.
Juniors in the Manchester School District have an amazing opportunity available to them this summer. The Marine Science and Sustainability Program is a weeklong program on Appledore Island at the Isle of Shoals. Participants will be fully immersed in learning about the Gulf of Maine and sustainable practices.
- Students interested must have successfully completed biology.
- Students must be entering 12th grade.
- Students selected will earn 0.5 credits for an elective science.
- Students who participate will design a presentation on the Gulf of Maine to present to Juniors during the 2024-25 school year.
Applications must be submitted by May 10th. Complete details are in the attachment below.
Our National Technical Honor Society is sponsoring an Eclipse Motor Meet on Monday April 8th from 2:30-4:00. The group is reserving 20 parking spaces for MST students and staff to show off their car or motorcycle. During the event, there will be a nearly total (95%) eclipse of the sun at 3:40 PM.
The cost of entry is $5.00. Anyone in attendance will be required to have Solar Eclipse viewing glasses in order to safely view the eclipse. You may bring your own, or they can be purchased in the Griifin's Den school store for $2.00 beginning on 4/4.
Fingers crossed for a sunny day!
MST is pleased to announce that the Peter Millimet Writing Contest is now open and is accepting submissions through the NH Charitable website. All high school students are eligible and encouraged to apply.
The Peter Millimet Creative Writing Fund will award cash prizes – $500 first prize; $300 second prize; $200 third prize; $100 runner(s) up – to Manchester high school students who have demonstrated strong interest in creative writing, with a particular focus on poetry.
Students can electronically submit up to 3 entries (poetry is preferred) for consideration. Winners will be selected based on the overall body of the work submitted, not necessarily a single piece. Submissions will be judged by Alice Fogel, former New Hampshire Poet Laureate.
We encourage the widest variety of students to participate. To enter the Peter Millimet Creative Writing Contest, visit www.nhcf.org/millimet
The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 19, 2024. A list of winners from your school will be sent to you by the end of May so that you might announce them at your school’s award ceremony, or in any other way you wish. Checks will be mailed directly to the students.
Students do not need to be pursuing post-secondary education to participate in this writing contest, nor do they need to be seniors; this contest is open to students in grades 9-12. The awards are cash prizes, not scholarships, for recipients to use however they choose.
Granite Edvance is sponsoring an exciting event for high school juniors to kickstart their college planning journey. Students will be able to explore financial aid options, learn about the latest information regarding the 2025 admissions cycle and talk to prospective colleges. Please consider attending Destination College on April 6th from 12:00pm-5:00pm at St Anselm College.
Online Yearbook Sales have begun! All yearbook purchases will occur through Jostens directly. Additionally, there are customizable advertisements for our seniors, please be sure to take a look at this memorable option. https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=2304923
Manchester School of Technology
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.
