Musquodoboit Rural High

March 27th, 2018

YEARBOOK TEAM PHOTOS-Update: All senior girls who plan to play softball this year please meet in Ms. Boutilier's room (2204) at lunch Wednesday (March 28th) for their team picture. The Track and Field team picture will be taken in the gym on Wednesday (March 28th) at the beginning of lunch. 

DANCE THURSDAY-There will be a dance this Thursday (March 29th) from 6:30 - 9pm!  Tickets will be on sale at lunch Wednesday and Thursday or you can pay at the door. Students that are not eligible to attend will not be permitted to pay at the door!

PROM COMMITTEE-There will be a Prom Committee meeting this Wednesday (March 28th) at the start of lunch in Ms. Boutilier's room; 2204.

FORENSIC SCIENCE CAMP-Do you like watching CSI?  Are you interested in a career in Policing, Criminology or Forensic Science?  If you answered yes to any of those, then here is an opportunity for you!  Saint Mary's University will be hosting a Forensic Science Camp this summer.  If you would like  more information, check with Mr. McQueen in the Guidance Office.

TRACK & FIELD-Track & Field jumping practice (triple, long and high jump) will be held Tuesday, March 27th at 12:20 in the gym.  Track & Field hurdling practice will be held Wednesday, March 28th at 12:20pm in the gym.Track & Field Practice for ALL EVENTS will be held Thursday, March 29th from 3:15-4:30pm. New athletes are welcome!

ATTENTION POTENTIAL GRADS-Attention Graduating students.  This is a reminder to hand in your Grade Information Sheets into the Guidance Office as soon as possible.  The deadline is March 29th.  Extra copies are available in the Guidance or they can be downloaded from Google Classroom.

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL-A reminder to the members of the Senior Boys Basketball Team that have not yet paid for your Jerseys, please do so at the main office asap!

MRHS TABLE TENNIS TEAM-There will be Table Tennis Team Practice after school on Wednesdays from 3-4:30pm in the gym.

MRHS BADMINTON TEAM-There will be Badminton Team Practice after school on Tuesdays from 3-4:30pm in the gym.

GRAD FEES-Grad Fees for this year are $50 and should be paid at the Main Office by the end of April!

GIRLS CHAT-There is a Grade 7/8 Girl Chat in the Youth Health Centre every Wednesday at lunch.

MRHS BOOK CLUB-MRHS Book Club takes place in the Library every Wednesday during the lunch break.

BADMINTON-For all interested......badminton will run Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm in the gym.  Equipment is provided.  Cost is $1.00.  Bring your family, bring a friend.  Come enjoy an evening of fun. If you have any questions you can reach Shane Gibson (caretaker MRHS) at 902-384-2320 ext. 6.

TABLE TENNIS-Table Tennis will run Monday evenings from 6:30-9pm.

REPORTING AND EXCUSING STUDENT ABSENCES-If a parent or guardian wishes to report and/or excuse a student absence, please call the attendance line – available 24 hours a day – by dialing the main school telephone number and pressing “1.” Written notes will also be accepted at the main office. In order for an absence to be excused, we must receive notice within three school days of the absence. Emails and calls to the main office line will not be accepted.

HELP KEEP OUR HALLWAYS CLEAN-Students are asked not to leave their book bags and/or knapsacks in the hallways unattended. Food and drinks are permitted in the cafeteria and outside only, please be sure to utilize the recyclable and garbage bins available throughout the building. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter!

POTENTIAL GRADS-SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES-Potential Grads are reminded to check in the outer guidance office for scholarship/bursary applications on the "Scholarship Table". Please see Ms. MacKenzie Boudreau for more information.

SIGN IN-All students are reminded to sign-in at the main office if you arrive after the 8:50am bell, which marks the beginning of first class. Even for Senior High students, these will only be "excused" if we have a parent's sign-in signature, phone call, or a note.

ELEVATOR USE-Unless a student has permission from the Main Office and a specific need to use the elevator, it is off limits for student use.

LOST & FOUND-Please check the Lost & Found outside the Cafeteria for any missing items. Smaller items such as eyeglasses, jewellery or electronics may be at the Main Office.