Here's to a happy Hanukkah for all.
The Milford High School Thespians of Troupe 4291 participated and competed at the annual Michigan Thespian Festival this past weekend at the Lansing Center. 37 MHS/IA-West students attended and participated in Individual Competitive Events, Workshops, Shows from other high schools, Senior Scholarship Auditions, and networked with university and industry professionals. Seven seniors competed for College Scholarships and collectively earned $1,919,000 in offers!! Congratulations to all for representing MHS and our troupe - Jillian Armstrong, Lachlan Beesley, Vivian Lakin, Joe Meagher, Allie Mobey, Aubrey Snavley, & Peyton Wheeler. Jillian Armstrong was also chosen as one of the TOP TEN thespians earning the prestigious Thespian Scholarship. She is the 9th MHS student to earn such an honor in the past 10 years. Senior Ben Mondrush served this year as a member of the exclusive Student Thespian Officer Board, helping to execute this successful festival and running several aspects throughout the weekend. All of our Individual Events earned the top ratings. Congratulations to Jillian Armstrong, Alana Banier, Amelia Dalbis, Lauren Gates, Shea Giese, Tori Grant, Megan Hotchkiss, Vivian Lakin, Angelina Maruskin, Joe Meagher, Allie Mobey, Ben Sanko, Aubrey Snavley, Brendan Stewart, Ivy Williams, Simon Williams, & Ally Wilmot. Senior Megan Hotchkiss and Junior Shea Giese were also featured at the Thespian Showcase. They performed their top-rated duet acting scene for the entire festival during closing ceremonies. All in all, it was a tremendous weekend that we got to share with over 55 schools in Michigan (including our brothers and sisters at LHS). These kids make us look great and we are consistently recognized by several universities for our talent and professionalism.
The Green Club is having a Bottle and Can Drive on Thursday December 15th to raise money for their Earth Day project...as this point they are not sure what their project will be since that is dependent on how much money they collect...some options are adopting an endangered animal, planting trees in the community, or cleaning up common areas in the Milford area...the more they raise, the more options are available.
The drive will be December 15th from 2:00pm to 2:30pm at the pools and fitness entrance...please bring bottles/cans in a plastic bag..
Thank you in advance for helping us promote environmental sustainability in our community
Mark your calendar for another wonderful opportunity hosted by the JOI Club.
Good Morning Maverick Families
Save the date for the next Parent Council meeting that will take place on Jan 19th from 9am-10:30am. We will have a agenda to follow.
Happy Holidays and have a happy and safe New Year!
Abbie Hess, a senior here at MHS, was awarded the DAR Scholarship from the Grand River Trail Chapter, and now has her essay submitted to the state wide competition! She is a very involved student and active member of the community. Varsity Cross country, Center Stage Choir, Manager of the Girls Varsity basketball team for her 4th year, DECA, National Honor Society, Milford Theatre, just to mention a few. Abbie is so deserving and has always represented Milford HS so well. Congratulations and best of luck on the state wide competition Abbie.
#GOMAVS!
Dear MHS Parents,
Please see attached flyer regarding a new resource that we are excited to provide for our students. We are coordinating with Uplift Milford (local non-profit) to create The Mav Shed which will be located at the high school. The Mav Shed will be a student supply closet that will provide any necessities that the students may find themselves needing throughout the day. The Mav Shed will be open to all students and if needed, additional supplies will be available to take home. We will have several standard items stocked but students may also request additional items that they are in need of. General categories of items stocked in the closet will include clothing, personal hygiene items, snacks and misc items such as school supplies and phone chargers.
MHS parents can participate in supporting the Mav Shed by donating items that are needed. If you are interested in making a donation, please fill out the following google form and let us know the best way to reach you. Adding your name to this list will allow us to reach out periodically and make you aware of which items are needed at various times of the year.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UcLE68vZbt_oFI2iYqOCPoMcZLrBCdvyMhmP8ohXv78/edit
Genisys Credit Union hosted a Reality Fair for seniors in the Personal Finance course at Milford High School. Students selected a job and were given a starting salary along with a credit score. Students, using an app on their phone to track the budget, went to visit Genisys employees at a variety of stations to make purchases for their "life" such as transportation, entertainment, housing, charity, etc. If students went over their budget, they needed to meet with the Career Counselor. It was an eye opening experience for students to see what an impact each decision has on their overall budget. Thank you Genisys Credit Union!
Pictures of High School Adapted PE participating in Archery. Through a Partnership with DNR MHS was able to acquire archery equipment for this activity.
Come enjoy the MHS Holiday Concert on December 14th, at 7pm in the CPA. This is a free event showcasing our Adaptive Choir, Adapted Theatre, Concert Choir, Choraleers and Center Stage. Poinsettias will be available to purchase as well.
Spanish 4 and 5 classes at Milford High School just wrapped up their study of the Spanish Civil War and the art movements of the time, including Surrealism, Dadaism, and Cubism. After students read a novel set in post-war Spain, they were tasked with creating a work of art showcasing the intersection of the fictional novel and the reality of the war, using what they learned about artistic expression in the era to inform their own piece.
SAT Practice Test Workshop coming to MHS next month. Early registration is recommended.
Two speakers from Huron Valley State Bank were invited to share valuable information and talk about topics in banking such as budgeting, checking/savings accounts, debit/credit cards, etc. to the Personal Finance classes.
Today during seminar, counselors invited seniors to come learn about different types of financial aid available, FAFSA and the application process for federal aid, and also to search and apply to scholarships.
HS Basketball Rec League Jan- March 2023. Scan QR code for more details.
Another MHS student going above and beyond with taking initiative to make a difference- Kennedy Russel, a student here at Milford that started her own business years ago, Kennedy's Confections, recently ran a cookie sale where all the proceeds were to be donated to the Milford Miracles. She raised over $500 for our families! #Mavproud
Upcoming showcase event that the OSTC Agriscience program will be hosting on December 15th from 3:30-5:30 PM for all 9th-11th grade students interested in veterinary medicine.
Great to see student leadership in action and students taking initiative to go above and beyond!
Courtney Drew "Coco", organized a "Rake and Run" on election day. Where these girls met up downtown Milford to rake leaves in yards. They raked till they were out of leaf bags.
Then last week, she and Ashley Murray went to the Big Reveal in downtown to help raise money for the Milford Miracles.
#MavProud!
For many years, MHS Leadership has hosted the annual blood drive. One donation helps 3 people. Libby is getting her vitals checked before donating. Between students and staff, we had over 30 volunteers sign up for this successful program.
