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STUDENT NEWS
Important Dates & Events
September 22 - Intercession Day (No Classes)
September 23 - JUNIOR YEARBOOK PHOTOS- SCHEDULE
October 13 - Commonwealth Cultural Day (HOLIDAY)
October 20 - School Level PD (No Classes)
October 27 - SECOND QUARTER BEGINS
November 4 - Citizenship Day (HOLIDAY)
November 11 - Veterans Day (HOLIDAY)
November 27 - Thanksgiving Day (HOLIDAY)
November 28 - Student-Teacher Break (HOLIDAY)
December 8 - Constitution Day (HOLIDAY)
December 22 to January 2 - Student- Teacher Break
JUNIOR PHOTO SCHEDULE- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
JUNIOR SCHEDULE
All LA1 classes will be scheduled all 4 periods.
Students:
Look your best!
Dress code still applies.
Mwar, sinahi, ligaturtur and cultural accessories may be worn.
If you are 10th and 11th grade, we will also take your photo during your LA Class.
NOT ALLOWED:
Hats, sunglasses, airpods, masks, profanity/ inappropriate clothing, and beanies.
Photo package forms can be picked up at the Main Office or Building G or on the MHS Website.
This is mandatory for the Infinite Campus ID system.
ORDER FORM
Want to Join the National Honor Society?
Interested in becoming a member of the MHS National Honor Society? Applications are now available in E203 and the Counseling Office.
Details
Application Period: September 8th, 2025 - September 19th, 2025
Application Deadline: September 19th, 2025 by 4:00pm in E203
• Must maintain a minimum weighted cumulative 92.5 GPA and have no failing grades
• Must maintain enrollment in a minimum of one on-campus AP or Honors course per year
• Must fill out the application fully and completely, including essay attachments, listing recommenders, and student/parent signatures.
Applications must be submitted in room E203 by September 19th, 2025 no later than 4:00pm.
Art Contest: Pacifica Insurance Art Contest
Get ready for another year of creative explosion! We’re thrilled to announce Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, Inc.‘s 2025 12th Annual Pacifica Art Contest (PAC), where the spotlight shines on you, your students, and educational institutions. This year’s theme “Rest Assured, It’s Christmas” invites artists of all ages to let their Christmas spirit sparkle. Whether they will be sketching, painting, snapping photos, or designing digitally, PAC can be their stage to show off their individual talent and passion for the arts.
Since our first contest in 2014, over 3,000 dazzling submissions have made PAC the CNMI’s premier and most anticipated art contest—thanks to amazing participants and partners like you! Join the fun and help us make this year’s contest the most colorful yet by encouraging your students, friends, and family.
2025 PAC Details:
Theme: Rest Assured, It’s Christmas
Categories:
Traditional Art (Ages 6–17 years): Pen, paint, charcoal, oil pastels, crayons, etc. Maximum size: 18” x 24”.
Digital Art (All ages): Photography, video, 2D digital art.
Judging Criteria: Creativity & Originality, Quality of Artwork, Clarity of Theme, Overall Presentation
Prizes: $300 + gifts for each category
Submission Deadline: September 26, 2025, by 4:00 PM CHST
Submission Location: Pacifica office at Joeten Center, Susupe, Saipan CNMI
Attached, you’ll find the official flyer and entry form for this year’s contest. For complete contest rules, guidelines, and access to the digital art submission form, please visit http://pacificains.com/artcontest. We would also be delighted to collaborate with you and your team to determine ways to boost participation and ensure this program thrives year after year. Please let me know if you will be available to meet in-person within the month or early September to discuss PAC.
Let’s inspire your students to unleash their creativity, take pride in their talents, and compete for cash prizes, fantastic gifts, and the ultimate bragging rights for both themselves and their school. If you have any questions or need further assistance, simply reach out.
We can’t wait to see the magic your students will bring to the 2025 PAC and the holiday season!
SAT Fee Waiver
Eligible high school students can now apply for an SAT Fee Waiver!
Students can only receive ONE fee waiver in their lifetime. If you have already availed of an SAT Fee Waiver, you cannot apply for another.
SAT Fee Waivers are available to low-income 11th- and 12th- grade students in the U.S. or U.S. territories. You are eligible for a fee waiver if you meet one of the below criteria:
You're enrolled in or eligible to participate in the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
All PSS Students are enrolled in NSLP
Your family's annual income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service.
You're enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., TRIO programs like Upward Bound).
Your family receives public assistance.
You're unhoused or reside in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home.
You're a ward of the state or an orphan.
Please see the brochure attached for further information. To apply for an SAT Fee Waiver, click the link below:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/fee-waivers
When filling out the contact information of an adult who can verify your eligibility, please use you MHS Counselor's email. If you encounter any issues, please see your counselor.
EXPLAINED: MHS Part Time Student/Lunch Passes/Parking Permit
All eligible students must complete the proper paperwork in order to apply for either a Part Time Student Pass and/or Lunch Pass.
The following passes are a PRIVILEGE, once a student is approved, it can be revoked for not following the rules within the agreement and/or continuously being tardy/negligent of their classes.
Eligibility for Part Time Student Pass:
Currently a Junior/Senior at MHS
16 years of age or older
Must have a free period in their MHS Schedule
Until an official Part Time Student Pass is issued, the student must supply the following items to their counselor for verification:
Letter from Parent granting permission for their child to leave to either attend work, attend NMC, or to assist personal/family matters. (This letter is necessary to release responsibility from MHS once the student leaves campus)
Proof of Employment/Enrollment at NMC/Financial Needs, etc.
Eligibility for MHS Lunch Pass:
Currently a Junior/Senior at MHS
No Failing Grades
Verification by Counselor
All Students who applied for a Lunch Time Pass cannot leave campus until an Official Lunch Pass is issued.
Eligibility for Parking Permits at MHS:
Currently a Junior/Senior at MHS
Must possess a valid driver's license, car registration, & car insurance.
Students must sign up at Mrs Em's Office (inside Main Office) only before school, lunch, break, & after school
It is a First-Come-First Served Basis (only 100 slots available to park on campus)
For the week of August 19, 2025 to August 22, 2025 students who meet the above criteria are able to park in the Student Parking for free. It is a First-Come-First Served Basis. Any students found parking anywhere else and not in the student parking lot will have their vehicle towed and charged at the owner's expense.
Thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation in adhering to these rules and guidelines. Create a Great School Year MHS! You're the Best!
QuestBridge National College Match
Hafa Adai, Tirow expected graduates of the Class of 2026!
The 2025-2026 QuestBridge National College Match is now open. Dream BIG and apply for full four-year scholarships to over 50 top colleges through QuestBridge!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
High school senior
Earning primarily A's in the most challenging courses offered
Demonstrating strong writing skills and intellectual curiosity, plus resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed
Typically from a household earning less than $65,000 annually with minimal assets (for a household of four members).
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 30, 2025
https://www.questbridge.org/apply-to-college/programs/national-college-match
ROCBALL
The practice games for the MHS 2026 Rocball games will be scheduled
every Wednesday afternoon between 12 pm and 12:30 pm on the outside
court next to the Gym. We will start off with easy rules. There will
be one, and two point plays included in the practice games with a 3
hit rule. And games can be won when a team scores 11 points or a goal.
