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NEWS BULLETINS/BREAKING NEWS
SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR RANDY PARRISH
A Special Benefit Dinner has been planned for Randy Parrish on Friday evening, February 3, 2012, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., in the Melson Dining Hall. Randy has been in charge of our school maintenance for many years and is hospitalized in Huntsville with leukemia. The menu for the Benefit will be spaghetti, slaw, bread, dessert and a drink. The cost will be $10 per plate (plus, any monetary donations are welcome, all of which will be given directly to the Parrish family).
GEOGRAPHY BEE WINNERS
Congratulations to the Grade 4-8 winners in the school's annual Geography Bee. They are John Medley (4), Daniel Morris (4), Macy Wallace (5), Nolan Binion (5), Cara Grace Berry (6), Jackson Turner (6), Lucas Anderson (7), Jacob Hennigan (7), Ariel McMannus (8) and Drake Seal (8).
BENEFIT DINNER SPEAKER
Michael Franzese will be the featured speaker for the school's 28th annual Benefit Dinner on March 9, 2012. He was "one of the biggest money earners the mob had seen since Al Capone, and the youngest individual on Fortune magazine's survey of the 'The Fifty Biggest Mafia Bosses,'" (Vanity Fair magazine), ranking #18, just 5 behind John Gotti. His autobiography, Blood Covenant, tells his story from the early days in the mob and rise to power through his damascus road experience that changed his life forever and led him to do the unthinkable, the unexpected, and by some, the unbelievable - Quit the Mob and follow Jesus. Make your plans now to join us on March 9.
DAR, HOBY NOMINEES
Christian McGee has been named as the school's DAR award winner for the 2011-2012 school year. Sophomore Allison Young was named the school's HOBY (Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership) nominee. Congratulations CHRISTIAN and ALLISON!
ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR
Our elementary book fair will take place JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 3, 2012! There will be a wish list posted of books that teachers would like for their classrooms and a list of books the library could use. If you would like to donate a book in honor of your child's teacher or put one in the library in honor or your child or some other special person - this would be a wonderful gift! Thank you for all your support!
2012 YEARBOOKS ON SALE
The 2011-2012 yearbooks are now on sale. You can contact the high school office or Mrs. Kim Chandler for more information.
MR AND MISS MHBS AND NOMINEES
Congratulations to REANN WILLIAMS and WILL HARRISON for being selected the school's "ideal" students for 2011-2012. They are Mr. and Miss Mars Hill. Mr. Mars Hill Nominees: Will Brown, Jordan Holt, Luke Krieger, Chandler Moseley, Austin Penter, Andrew Pyle. Miss Mars Hill Nominees: Holly Allamel, Lauren Atchley, Faith Mansell, Maggie McCoy, Christian McGee, Catherine Stutts. Finalists were Faith Mansell and Chandler Moseley.
NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALIST!
Congratulations to Andrew Pyle for being named one of the four National Merit Semi-Finalists from northwest Alabama in 2011! He continues Mars Hill's record of national qualifiers. Congratulations, as well, to Maggie McCoy for earning a commendation from the National Merit program!
TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE
Phase One of the 21st Century Technology Initiative is now complete. Thanks to foundation grants and gifts from other friends of the school, students and 7-12 faculty are now using laptop computers in selected classes during the 2011-2012 school term. Sixty Macbooks are available for use in classrooms. Faculty training on incorporating Podcasts and other teaching methods that integrate technology into the classrooms will continue.
CONGRATULATIONS MAGGIE McCOY!
Maggie McCoy was elected Governor of Alabama Girl's State for 2011. Congratulations, Maggie!
2011-2012 SCHEDULE
February 17 Faculty In-Service (Classes Dismissed); February 24 School Holiday; March 9 Benefit Dinner (Classes Dismissed at 12:30); March 26-30 Spring Break; April 6 Good Friday Holiday; April 13 Junior-Senior Banquet (Dismiss at 12:30); May 20 Graduation; May 21-24 ACT Prep/7-11 Exams; May 24 Dismiss at 11:00/Last Day of Spring Term.
K4-4 STUDENT OF THE WEEK! [Jan. 23, 2012]
Congratulations to EMMA KATE WRIGHT! Emma Kate was nominated by her first grade teacher, Mrs. Crystal Delano. She writes, "Emma Kate is a very diligent, hard worker. She is always listening and trying her best to follow directions. Emma Kate is also a good, helpful friend to others. She has a quiet, loving spirit and I love her quick smile and her cheerful attitude!" Congratulations, EMMA KATE!
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 5-12 [Jan. 22, 2012]
Congratulations to JACOB HENNIGAN, the Middle School Student of the Week and to LUCAS RHODEN, the High School Student of the Week. Way to go, JACOB and LUCAS!
THANKS TO PARENTS!
MHBS has always been blessed with numerous supporters. This year we offer a special 'THANK YOU!' to parents who have donated time, equipment and funds to provide new SmartBoards, SmartTables, Elmos, and laptop computers for our classrooms, for providing funds, time and equipment to upgrade our baseball and soccer/football fields and to provide extra funding so that our Show Choir could move to UNA's Norton Auditorium. Also, thank you to a donor for helping provide new carpeting for the Media Center. MHBS thanks you!
THANK YOU!
A special word of appreciation to alumnus Mr. Richard Brackin for his assistance in designing this web page and to Mrs. Betty Dale Walker for contributing hundreds of photos for the site. MHBS thanks you!
A Special Benefit Dinner has been planned for Randy Parrish on Friday evening, February 3, 2012, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., in the Melson Dining Hall. Randy has been in charge of our school maintenance for many years and is hospitalized in Huntsville with leukemia. The menu for the Benefit will be spaghetti, slaw, bread, dessert and a drink. The cost will be $10 per plate (plus, any monetary donations are welcome, all of which will be given directly to the Parrish family).
GEOGRAPHY BEE WINNERS
Congratulations to the Grade 4-8 winners in the school's annual Geography Bee. They are John Medley (4), Daniel Morris (4), Macy Wallace (5), Nolan Binion (5), Cara Grace Berry (6), Jackson Turner (6), Lucas Anderson (7), Jacob Hennigan (7), Ariel McMannus (8) and Drake Seal (8).
BENEFIT DINNER SPEAKER
Michael Franzese will be the featured speaker for the school's 28th annual Benefit Dinner on March 9, 2012. He was "one of the biggest money earners the mob had seen since Al Capone, and the youngest individual on Fortune magazine's survey of the 'The Fifty Biggest Mafia Bosses,'" (Vanity Fair magazine), ranking #18, just 5 behind John Gotti. His autobiography, Blood Covenant, tells his story from the early days in the mob and rise to power through his damascus road experience that changed his life forever and led him to do the unthinkable, the unexpected, and by some, the unbelievable - Quit the Mob and follow Jesus. Make your plans now to join us on March 9.
DAR, HOBY NOMINEES
Christian McGee has been named as the school's DAR award winner for the 2011-2012 school year. Sophomore Allison Young was named the school's HOBY (Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership) nominee. Congratulations CHRISTIAN and ALLISON!
ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR
Our elementary book fair will take place JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 3, 2012! There will be a wish list posted of books that teachers would like for their classrooms and a list of books the library could use. If you would like to donate a book in honor of your child's teacher or put one in the library in honor or your child or some other special person - this would be a wonderful gift! Thank you for all your support!
2012 YEARBOOKS ON SALE
The 2011-2012 yearbooks are now on sale. You can contact the high school office or Mrs. Kim Chandler for more information.
MR AND MISS MHBS AND NOMINEES
Congratulations to REANN WILLIAMS and WILL HARRISON for being selected the school's "ideal" students for 2011-2012. They are Mr. and Miss Mars Hill. Mr. Mars Hill Nominees: Will Brown, Jordan Holt, Luke Krieger, Chandler Moseley, Austin Penter, Andrew Pyle. Miss Mars Hill Nominees: Holly Allamel, Lauren Atchley, Faith Mansell, Maggie McCoy, Christian McGee, Catherine Stutts. Finalists were Faith Mansell and Chandler Moseley.
NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALIST!
Congratulations to Andrew Pyle for being named one of the four National Merit Semi-Finalists from northwest Alabama in 2011! He continues Mars Hill's record of national qualifiers. Congratulations, as well, to Maggie McCoy for earning a commendation from the National Merit program!
TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE
Phase One of the 21st Century Technology Initiative is now complete. Thanks to foundation grants and gifts from other friends of the school, students and 7-12 faculty are now using laptop computers in selected classes during the 2011-2012 school term. Sixty Macbooks are available for use in classrooms. Faculty training on incorporating Podcasts and other teaching methods that integrate technology into the classrooms will continue.
CONGRATULATIONS MAGGIE McCOY!
Maggie McCoy was elected Governor of Alabama Girl's State for 2011. Congratulations, Maggie!
2011-2012 SCHEDULE
February 17 Faculty In-Service (Classes Dismissed); February 24 School Holiday; March 9 Benefit Dinner (Classes Dismissed at 12:30); March 26-30 Spring Break; April 6 Good Friday Holiday; April 13 Junior-Senior Banquet (Dismiss at 12:30); May 20 Graduation; May 21-24 ACT Prep/7-11 Exams; May 24 Dismiss at 11:00/Last Day of Spring Term.
K4-4 STUDENT OF THE WEEK! [Jan. 23, 2012]
Congratulations to EMMA KATE WRIGHT! Emma Kate was nominated by her first grade teacher, Mrs. Crystal Delano. She writes, "Emma Kate is a very diligent, hard worker. She is always listening and trying her best to follow directions. Emma Kate is also a good, helpful friend to others. She has a quiet, loving spirit and I love her quick smile and her cheerful attitude!" Congratulations, EMMA KATE!
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 5-12 [Jan. 22, 2012]
Congratulations to JACOB HENNIGAN, the Middle School Student of the Week and to LUCAS RHODEN, the High School Student of the Week. Way to go, JACOB and LUCAS!
THANKS TO PARENTS!
MHBS has always been blessed with numerous supporters. This year we offer a special 'THANK YOU!' to parents who have donated time, equipment and funds to provide new SmartBoards, SmartTables, Elmos, and laptop computers for our classrooms, for providing funds, time and equipment to upgrade our baseball and soccer/football fields and to provide extra funding so that our Show Choir could move to UNA's Norton Auditorium. Also, thank you to a donor for helping provide new carpeting for the Media Center. MHBS thanks you!
THANK YOU!
A special word of appreciation to alumnus Mr. Richard Brackin for his assistance in designing this web page and to Mrs. Betty Dale Walker for contributing hundreds of photos for the site. MHBS thanks you!
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