Bulldog Bulletin

The Bulldog football players worked hard to carve up some awesome pumpkins that were raffled off at the game on October 22nd. Speaking of that game...Great win gentlemen! Another EXCELLENT win was against Viera that resulted in us being DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!! Come watch your Bulldogs play when they host a regional playoff game on November 12th, 7 PM, in the Tom McIntyre Stadium.

Mel High has an online school store! This is the place to get your official Mel High gear with our school colors and logos. Please check it out and share this link with friends, family, and alumni of Mel High. We would appreciate your help with spreading the news of this online school store through your social media. You are welcome to share the link. Thank you!

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/florida/melbourne/melbourne-high-school-off

Use the above link and the GEAR21 code for a 20% off discount.

The final community meeting to discuss the renaming of Melbourne High School will be held on Monday, November 15 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Anyone interested in participating in this meeting is welcome to attend.

Are you interested in helping students, teachers, faculty and staff? PTO is looking for volunteers! No meetings required! If you are interested in learning more about Mel High PTO, please contact Stacie Neff at stacieneff5@gmail.com.

Graduation Date has been set!

Friday May 20, 2022

7 PM

Tom McIntyre Stadium

DSP will be taking the senior panoramic photo on Wednesday, November 17th . More details to follow.

Bright Futures Application Opens TODAY (October 1st). This is not the work plan, this is an application telling Bright Futures what colleges you are interested in and confirming you want their money. Even if you have not completed the qualifications for any of the scholarships, apply today. They will match your qualifications to your application as you get them completed. You can access the application here: Home - Florida Student Scholarship & Grant Programs (floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org)

Click on “Create a Student Account”

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Opens TODAY (October 1st). This is not an unlimited fund. The earlier you apply the more likely you are to qualify. Also, even if you think your family will not qualify, apply anyway:

- You don’t know you will not qualify for grants

- If you want a college or university to offer you a merit scholarship or financial package they must have a completed FAFSA on file.

- Life circumstances can change, if the college or university has a FAFSA on file you can talk to their financial aid office to be reconsidered based on the changes.

Access the application here: FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid

Want to take free practice SAT, PSAT, ACT or AP tests?

Go to Melbourne High School homepage; under “Academics”, click on the media center link.

Click on the Testing Education Research Center link.

You can take practice tests and improve your score; find a college that fits you; create a resume; explore careers by matching your passion with your potential; take a vocational test prep.

This website is only accessible by Melbourne High School students. The student MUST register first on a school computer and then the program can be accessed from home.

The student can come to the media center any time for help with registering.

All students wanting to tryout or participate in off-season conditioning for a team must complete an athletics packet. Information can be found here:

https://www.brevardschools.org/domain/10630

All forms must be submitted or uploaded before students can participate.

Some Fall sports are already practicing, and some Winter sports will start conditioning in a few weeks. Please click this link to contact the specific coach for more information.

https://www.brevardschools.org/domain/10631

Just bring Mrs. Kaminski (building 8, room 803) a current physical, and she will give you all the details!

Upcoming events are:

November: 16 Days of Activism -- Orange Out the school

November-December Fundraisers for Nana's House

January Human Trafficking Awareness Month

March: Zonta Chocolate Festival at Melbourne Auditorium

One of the things we have planned this year to help promote a positive school culture is to establish a recognition system for our students. This will give teachers and staff the ability to acknowledge students who demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that reflect our school mission, which is to inspire students to strive for excellence in academics and responsible citizenry.

You can help us by making donations that we can use as incentives. We are going to provide Melbourne High items, such as t-shirts and sling bags, but the addition of other items would help us create a well-rounded selection for our students.

Examples of possible donations

· Gift cards for area restaurants

· Movie tickets

· Gas cards

Donations can be dropped off in the main office. Please label the items: Attention – Mrs. Kilmer

If you have any questions, please contact me at: kilmer.cindy@brevardschools.org

Thank you in advance for any donations you are able to provide!

FRL applications can be completed online by clicking here: www.brevardschools.org/page/3473

Families can also set up an online lunch account through the district system. Go to www.mypaymentsplus.com to create your account and add money for your student to use in our cafeteria. If you already have an account you do not need to create another one for this year.

Stay home if you are sick: We ask our families to keep children home if they exhibit any Covid-19 symptoms for the safety of our students and staff. It is the most important thing you can do to help us mitigate the spread of Covid-19 on our campus.

What do I do if someone in my home contracts the Covid-19 virus? Please call the principal at 321-952-5880 x24503 if your student, or someone living in your home, contracts the Covid-19 virus. If you are going to quarantine your student, we will help you determine the correct dates for quarantine.

Face coverings: Masks are strongly recommended, but are not required for students in grades 7-12, employees, guests, volunteers, and vendors.

Clinic Policy: During the pandemic, any student sent home from our school clinic with Covid-19 related symptoms must quarantine for 10 calendar days unless (1) the student receives a negative Covid-19 test and brings the printed result to the school nurse or, (2) the student's family physician diagnoses the student's condition as something other than Covid-19 and writes a note allowing the student to return to school.

2021-2022 Yearbooks are now on sale! Our national award-winning publications frequently sell out, so get yours early!

Yearbook sales are online this year. Please go to www.YearbookOrderCenter.com and use our school code: 1936.

Facebook: facebook.com/MelbourneHS

Instagram: instagram.com/mhs_studentgov

Website: https://www.brevardschools.org/MelbourneHS

Email: MelbourneHigh@brevardschools.org

74 Bulldog Blvd.

Melbourne, FL. 32901

321-952-5880