I am sharing an Equal Access Letter that all families should review. The law protects students from being discriminated against or precluded from programs regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, limited English proficiency, sexual orientation, disability, or housing status.
If you feel your child has been targeted please contact my office or the Superintendent at your earliest opportunity. Thank you!
Friday, June 8, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
MHS Going Virtual
Monson High School is moving to the 21st century in hopes of providing relevant educational opportunities for ALL students. As part of our Innovation School initiative and our Pillar Model, MHS is unveiling an online learning program that aims to support three distinct cohorts:
1. Students who wish to take their entire high school series of courses will have the opportunity to through curriculum offered by K12. These students will be considered Monson High School students and have the full benefits of face-to-face students with access to extra-curricular activites, athletics, guidance services, graduation, etc. Students will be required to be onsite a minimum of one day per week to ensure progress is occuring.
2. Face to face students may wish to compliment their existing traditional schedule with an online course. This opportunity is available to all students wanting an online class that is not offered at Monson High School. These online classes are offered through Aventa, a subset of K12.
3. An online credit recovery program will begin in July 2012. Students who have failed a class during the school year may opt to recover this lost credit through our online program. This is similar to traditional summer school and/or night school programs except that the courses are taught online and provide more flexibility to time and location. Monson residents will be charged $150 per course while non-residents may register for $175 per course. Courses are open year-round to better service students.
The Online Learning Flyer provides a general overview of our new programs. The Full-Time Flyer provides specific information on our K12 program. Feel free to contact Mr. Robert Bardwell at 413.267.4589 x1107 with any questions pertaining to our new online program. An informational evening for interested families will be held on June 19th, 2012 in the MHS cafeteria beginning at 7pm. I encourage all interested students and parents to attend!
1. Students who wish to take their entire high school series of courses will have the opportunity to through curriculum offered by K12. These students will be considered Monson High School students and have the full benefits of face-to-face students with access to extra-curricular activites, athletics, guidance services, graduation, etc. Students will be required to be onsite a minimum of one day per week to ensure progress is occuring.
2. Face to face students may wish to compliment their existing traditional schedule with an online course. This opportunity is available to all students wanting an online class that is not offered at Monson High School. These online classes are offered through Aventa, a subset of K12.
3. An online credit recovery program will begin in July 2012. Students who have failed a class during the school year may opt to recover this lost credit through our online program. This is similar to traditional summer school and/or night school programs except that the courses are taught online and provide more flexibility to time and location. Monson residents will be charged $150 per course while non-residents may register for $175 per course. Courses are open year-round to better service students.
The Online Learning Flyer provides a general overview of our new programs. The Full-Time Flyer provides specific information on our K12 program. Feel free to contact Mr. Robert Bardwell at 413.267.4589 x1107 with any questions pertaining to our new online program. An informational evening for interested families will be held on June 19th, 2012 in the MHS cafeteria beginning at 7pm. I encourage all interested students and parents to attend!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Athletic Banquet
Here is the text of a Connect-Ed message going out tonight referencing tomorrow's Athletic Banquet. I hope to see everyone there!
Good evening, this is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal of Monson High School. The varsity athletic awards banquet will be held tomorrow night, Thursday June 7th. All students athletes that played on a varsity team will be receiving an award. There will be a dessert reception in the cafeteria beginning at 6:00pm, followed by the awards banquet at 7:00pm in the gymnasium.
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Sarah Shaw with any questions.
Take care and good night!
Good evening, this is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal of Monson High School. The varsity athletic awards banquet will be held tomorrow night, Thursday June 7th. All students athletes that played on a varsity team will be receiving an award. There will be a dessert reception in the cafeteria beginning at 6:00pm, followed by the awards banquet at 7:00pm in the gymnasium.
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Sarah Shaw with any questions.
Take care and good night!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
MHS Graduation: Change of Location!
After viewing recent weather reports and consulting with our support staff, I have decided to relocate the ceremony to the Granite Valley Middle School Soccer Field. We will begin at 7pm and admission is open to the public. Please note the following details. Access to the red chairs on the field will be by ticket-only. However, there are not as many chairs as tickets so I recommend you arrive early to claim your seats. Access to the chairs will begin at 6pm with staff supervision. I would encourage people to bring a lawn-chair and/or blanket. Those not sitting in the red chairs can sit on the hill or other available areas. Attention graduates: we will hold tomorrow’s rehearsal in the MHS gymnasium. Please be prepared to start at 8:30am. Thursday’s rehearsal will be on the soccer field. I thank everyone for their cooperation and understanding. I believe an outdoor ceremony will be more enjoyable while also encouraging those without tickets to attend.
Friday, May 25, 2012
2012 Graduation Location
Good evening. This is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal of Monson High School. I want to inform everyone of my decision regarding the location of next Friday’s Graduation Ceremony. I have studied the weather for next Friday all week. Unfortunately the multiple sources I have been watching keep leaning towards a good chance of rain and/or showers.
In order to prepare for this momentous occasion, we must begin setting up this weekend. If I decide to be outside and then rain becomes more prominent we have no option of moving inside. Therefore, I am making the official decision that the 2012 MHS Graduation Ceremony will be held in the Monson High School Gymnasium beginning at 7pm. Because we are inside, we must limit admission by ticket only.
Graduating seniors will receive their allocated tickets on Thursday, May 31st after our final rehearsal. Those who wish to be part of the celebration, but do not have a ticket are invited to sit in our cafeteria. MPACT will provide a live-feed of the ceremony on a large screen in the cafeteria.
I thank you for your cooperation and I look forward to a wonderful senior week and graduation!
Take care and good night.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Junior College Prep Night
Below is the text of a Connect-Ed message scheduled to be sent to junior parents Wednesday night:
Good evening, this is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal of Monson High School.
The annual Junior College Prep Night will be held in the Monson High School cafetorium on Thursday, March 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The program will include an overview of the college admissions process. In addition, representatives from Springfield College, the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and Springfield Technical Community College will also be on hand to discuss the admissions requirements at various types of colleges.
The event is free and open to the public. All juniors and their family are encouraged to attend. Each family will receive a packet of important information regarding the college admission search timeline and application process. Refreshments will be served.
Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
Good evening, this is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal of Monson High School.
The annual Junior College Prep Night will be held in the Monson High School cafetorium on Thursday, March 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The program will include an overview of the college admissions process. In addition, representatives from Springfield College, the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and Springfield Technical Community College will also be on hand to discuss the admissions requirements at various types of colleges.
The event is free and open to the public. All juniors and their family are encouraged to attend. Each family will receive a packet of important information regarding the college admission search timeline and application process. Refreshments will be served.
Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
MHS Course Selection Day
Below is the Connect-Ed message going out on Tuesday night pertaining to this year's course selection day:
Good evening, this is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal of Monson High School.
Today we conducted our annual course selection day. All students in grades 9-11 had already met with members of the counseling staff to prepare for course selection for the 2012-13 school year. Today, students received their course selection form during advisory and had an opportunity to discuss their requests with their advisor as well as receive recommendations from teachers. Students should have brought home their course selection form today to be signed by a parent/guardian and is to be returned to their first period teacher or the Guidance Office no later than this Thursday, March 8.
Please contact Mr. Bardwell (students with last names A-H) at 267.4589x1107 or email bardwellr@monsonschools.com or Ms. Conrad (students with last names I-Z) at 267.4589x1106 or email reede@monsonschools.com if you have any questions pertaining to the course selection process.
Thank you for your assistance in this most important activity.
Good evening, this is Dr. Linkenhoker, the Principal of Monson High School.
Today we conducted our annual course selection day. All students in grades 9-11 had already met with members of the counseling staff to prepare for course selection for the 2012-13 school year. Today, students received their course selection form during advisory and had an opportunity to discuss their requests with their advisor as well as receive recommendations from teachers. Students should have brought home their course selection form today to be signed by a parent/guardian and is to be returned to their first period teacher or the Guidance Office no later than this Thursday, March 8.
Please contact Mr. Bardwell (students with last names A-H) at 267.4589x1107 or email bardwellr@monsonschools.com or Ms. Conrad (students with last names I-Z) at 267.4589x1106 or email reede@monsonschools.com if you have any questions pertaining to the course selection process.
Thank you for your assistance in this most important activity.
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