MHS Announcements 10/30/26

Friday, October 30, 2026 – SCHOOL DAY #43
Lunch Entrée: Meatball Grinder w/Steamed Cauliflower
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
Good morning and happy final day of Red Ribbon Week! This week we've talked about the history of 
Red Ribbon Week, protecting your developing brain, building positive relationships, and seeking help 
when needed. Today's message is simple: every decision you make today helps shape your future. The 
choices you make in middle school and high school can influence future opportunities, relationships, 
careers, and personal goals. Staying drug-free allows you to stay focused on what matters most and 
keep moving toward the future you want. As we close out Red Ribbon Week 2026, remember this 
year's theme: "Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free." Being a hero doesn't happen once a 
year. It happens every day through healthy choices, responsible decisions, and respect for yourself and 
others.
It’s the last day of Red Ribbon Week and we want to thank you for your participation in supporting 
healthy, drug free lifestyles. We hope you’ve really thought about the meaning of this year’s theme: 
Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.TM – and how making healthy choices will help you 
achieve your goals in life - while having fun in the process. We only want the best for you and can’t 
wait to see what you can achieve! Lead and Seed Club
This week in esports, your Valorant team took down Penn Trafford in a dominating match with a final 
score of 13-3. Your Marvel Rivals team won against Canon-McMillan quite easily as well with a final 
record of 2-0. And your D2 Smash team fought hard and came home with the win with a back and 
forth battle of a final record of 3-2. Great job, teams! And good luck in next week's matches!
GUIDANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
In weekend sports, boys and girls water polo teams will be playing in the Western Conference 
Tournament tonight. On Saturday, boys and girls cross country will participate in a subregional meet at 
Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School in Ridgway starting at 9:00 and Your Trojan Marching Band 
competes in the Lakeshore Marching Band Association's Championships. Opening ceremony is at 
3:30.
Attention girls flag footballers and anyone new interested in playing girls flag football next Spring. 
There will be open practices for any 9-12 grade girls starting on Monday Nov 2 @6PM and Tuesday 
Nov 3 @2:30PM at Hanlon Field. See ya there!
REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Attention all seniors: Please remember to submit your Senior Release paperwork to your guidance 
counselor as soon as possible. Before turning in your form, double-check to make sure it is completely 
filled out. Once submitted, your guidance counselor and administrator will review and sign it. After it 
is fully processed, your Senior Release will appear on your second-quarter schedule in Infinite 
Campus. Please remember: until you see Senior Release on your schedule in Infinite Campus, your 
request is not finalized. You must continue following your current schedule until that time. The 
deadline to turn in all requests is this Friday, October 30th. Don't wait—get those forms in today!
Reminder- Nepali Club is now meeting in room 4-108 in McDowell North building during Friday 
tutorials. We hope to see you all there this Friday 10/30! If you have any questions or concerns, reach 
out to Ms. Price (bprice@mtsd.org)
Attention all Swiftie Club members: our next meeting will be held this Friday, October 30th during 
tutorial in room 2-202 in the North building. We will be revisiting the Showgirl era as we celebrate the 
recent release of "The Life of a Showgirl: the Encore." Join us in making postcards as we listen to the 
album and discuss our thoughts. We hope to see you there! Please email Mrs. Gildersleeve with any 
questions.
Attention Psychological Science Association members: please make sure to attend this Friday's PSA 
Halloween-themed meeting in the Hub! Please sign-up on our Google Classroom by Wednesday. This 
month, we'll investigate some of the psychology behind scary movies. Be prepared to learn a little bit 
about why people like scary movies and how that can also be beneficial in some ways! PSA 
meeting - this Friday - in the HUB. We'll see you there.