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in this July 2013 issue >>>
Austin Brown, Head Principal
AUGUST
01 senior schedule 9am-11am
01 junior schedule 1pm - 3 pm
02 soph schedule 9am -11am
05 new student orientation 6:30pm
07 students report for classes
15 meet the jags night
15 school play auditions (Shrek)
16 football jamboree
19 back to school night
28 school photos 10 & 11 grades
SEPTEMBER
02 labor day holiday
20 dancing with teachers
OCTOBER
07 fall holiday
08 professional development day
NOVEMBER
08 homecoming
25 -29 thanksgiving holiday
DECEMBER
20 60% day early dismissal
23 to jan. 3rd- christmas holidays
JANUARY
06 classes resume
20 martin luther king holiday
FEBRUARY
17 professional development day
MARCH
10-14 spring break
in gathering this information and for the concise format in which it is presented. We are also grateful for how our PTO assists us in creating a strong academic environment at MCHS. And to our students, we are excited about the fall and look forward to see-ing you soon. We look, with expectation, toward another great year in the Jungle! Go Jags!
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C O N N E C T I O N
C A L E N D A R
Principal Thoughts
You are invited to join together with other parents to serve on our Madison Central Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for the coming school year. There is no better way to support your child and their education than by getting to know their teachers and working together toward our “Commitment to Excellence” at Madison Central! In this newsletter you will find important dates and announcements about the coming school year and details how you may become involved at MC. We’ve included a membership form and a list of committees you are invited to participate on throughout the school year.
We encourage you to keep in touch through our: Facebook , which is currently at 535+ LIKES and routinely reaches 1000+ people per post. And join our 260+ followers on Twitter. and our recently launched Instagram account. You may also find our meeting dates and Board contact information on the PTO tab of the school web site. We have made it easy for you to stay connected with our school and with each other. Serving through Madison Central’s PTO as a Board committee member; as a volunteer, or through a membership is a rewarding way to give back to MC and to show your child you value the education they receive at MC. You may contact me at [email protected]
July 2013 Issue No. 1
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July 2013 C O N N E C T @ m c h s
PRINCIPALS
Austin Brown Head [email protected]
William White 10th [email protected]
Jay Harrison 11th [email protected]
Mary Edwards 12th [email protected]
Chad Davis Attendance [email protected]
COUNSELORS Kathy Terry [email protected]
Judy Statham [email protected]
Cindy Lloyd [email protected]
Kim Ethridge [email protected]
REGISTRAR Lynn Wilbanks [email protected]
SECRETARIES Darlene Laxer [email protected]
Kim Pot ter [email protected]
Jennifer Richmond [email protected]
DATA-ENTRY Julie Entrekin [email protected]
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MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
1417 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY
MADISON, MS 39110
MCHS STAFF >>>
SCHOOL BEGINS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH SCHOOL HOURS 8:20AM-3:35PM
President Susan Branson
VP Fundraising Sarah Turner*
VP Membership Julie Humphreys*
Secretary Renee Scales
Treasurer Cindy Hollingsworth
Assistant Treasurer Sherry McDonald
Madison Central Principal Austin Brown
Blood Drive Shaheen Patel*, Mary Schwartz*
Canned-Food Drive Sherri Russell*, Wendi Thomas*
Fundraising Committee Sheri Bradford, Margaret Copeland, Beth Embry,
Lisa McLain, Lisa Miller, Janet Shotts, Sandra Strain
Grounds/Landscaping Nicole Irwin*
Homecoming Week Jewel Buckley*, Kim Case*
Homecoming 10th,11th,12th Mary Swoope, Susan Colvin, Amy Dear
Membership Committee Dianna Bullock, Sandra Dahmash
Nat’l Merit & New Teacher Lunch Natalie Bonham*
Newsletter Jan Martin*, Daphne McDonald
Outreach Trish Richardson*. Lisa Miskelly
Parking & Schedules Lynette McBrayer*, Deanna Allen, Emily Blalock,
Susanne Blalock,
Proctors Jennifer Richmond*. Deryl Brown
PTO Scholarship Cathey Jackson*, Melissa Hill, Ashley Parker
Publicity DeAnna Backel*, Lou Callum, Jennifer Lovitt
Social Media Facebook Shaheen Patel
Social Media Twitter/Instagram Jan Martin
State Test Week Leisa Farris*, Stacey Ainsworth
Student Directory Susan Draughn*, Alicia Knotts
Student Incentives Beth Moore*, Janie Jarvis, Lori Smith
Teacher Appreciation Allison King*, Stacey Williams*, Suzie Chafin,
Holly Crowder, Ann Pray, Lisa Sandefur
Teacher Birthdays Allison Jordan*, Tammie Pace
Teacher Liaisons Lou Callum, Laura Isbell
Technology Coordinator Michael Edwards*
T-Shirts Rhonda Strickland*, Linda King, Christy Odom, Janie Mills,
Kim Whitten
*indicates committee chairperson
m c j a g s . c o m m c h s p t o @ g m a i l . c o m
Greetings! Welcome to another exciting year in the life of Madison Central High School! We are looking forward to working alongside our greater community to provide our students outstanding opportunities for both academic and extra- curricular success. As you enjoy the remainder of the summer and begin gearing-up for the coming school year, please look through our newsletter to prepare for the start of school. We’re thankful for the work of our PTO
Susan Branson, PTO President Serving on MC PTO
AUGUST
15 Meet the Jags
16 Jamboree
22 Brandon (Thursday)
30 Gulfport
SEPTEMBER
06 West Monroe (away)
13 Petal
20 open date
27 Clinton (away) *
OCTOBER
04 Murrah (away) *
11 Warren Central *
18 Starkville (away) *
25 Columbus *
NOVEMBER
01 NW Rankin (away) *
08 Greenville ***
***Homecoming *Conference Game
B I G B L U E
all sports M O B I L E A P P
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Madison Central High School,
with a common goal of
providing resources to
empower our students as
they strive for academic
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July 2013 D A T E S T O K N O W A N D G O July 2013 G E T I N V O L V E D A T M C
proof of residency due NOW take 2 current utility bills to office 8am– 1pm
summer reading **
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks author Rebecca Skloot purchase at MCHS office 8 am- 1 pm **additional reading books are required for AP & Advanced Classes
2013 ACT testing dates
Sept 21 REGISTER BY AUG 23
OCT 26 REGISTER BY SEPT 27
DEC 14 REGISTER BY NOV 08
2014 DATES
APR 12 REGISTER BY MAR 07
JUNE 14 REGISTER BY MAY 09
REGISTER online act.org
2013 SAT testing dates
OCT 05 REGISTER BY SEPT 06
NOV 02 REGISTER BY OCT 03
DEC 07 REGISTER BY NOV 08
2014 DATES
JAN 25 REGISTER BY DEC 27
MAR 08 REGISTER BY FEB 07
MAY 03 REGISTER BY APR 04
JUN 07 REGISTER BY MAY 09
REGISTER online sat.collegboard.org
These tumblers are a great way to show your JAG spirit.
Prices range from $15 to $25. Optional lids are $5.
Order by email at [email protected]
Remember fundraising dollars return to our students & school through
MCHS PTO sponsored projects.
SENIOR AUG 01 9 am—11 am JUNIOR AUG 01 1 pm—–3 pm SOPHOMORE AUG 02 9 am—11 am
Be prepared to purchase the following at schedule pick-up
parking decal $30
jags t-shirt $15
jag logo tervis items $15-$25
photos will be taken for ALL Student i.d. badges (no fee)
cash/check/debit/credit card accepted for PTO purchases
Jag Tags may be purchased at
Madison County Tax Collector’s
office. Cost is $31 above your
tag expense with $24 returning
as a donation to Big Blue
Booster Club for support of ALL
MC sports.