Good afternoon Sailors!
Attached you will find the Weeks events for activities of the following week.
Upcoming Events and Activities:
Late start on Wednesday, March 4
2nd trimester Exams March 11-13 3rd trimester begins Monday, March 16
Congratulations to the Hockey team for winning the Regional tournament and competing in the MHSAA Hockey Quarterfinals on Saturday!
Good Luck Sailors!
Congratulations and Good Luck to the Girls Bowling team at the State Tournament!
Congratulations to the boys wrestling members who qualified for Regionals this Saturday. The Sailors will compete at Ford Field on Saturday March 14th.
Favorite Quotes from the assembly on Friday, February 13th
“The best assembly I have ever been to!”
“The game was incredible and the students were so into it”
“It was more than a game”
“The Unified team unified our school”
Live boldly. Love Big. Pass it along.
Sailors, we challenge you all to keep this day in your memory and hearts.
Keep the movement going for all you meet!
A smile and words of encouragement are powerful tools to support all people!
#Inclusion #You Matter
Counseling Office News
Career Exploration Resource
Job Shadow -
Interested in a possible job shadow opportunity or a way to know more about specific careers? You can try reaching out to our county's Career Specialist, Stephen Pettifor. Visit the chatbot in the lower right hand corner of the website to get some questions answered or connect with him individually through the "Contact" link on the website to see what resources he might have for you.
Trades Spotlight - Plumbing
SENIORS- Preparing to enter the trades after graduation takes just as much preparation as heading off to college. You should be applying NOW for apprenticeships or entrance into training programs. Some programs have long waitlists. Below are some post-graduate training programs in plumbing, a high-demand and high-wage job with 245 annual openings in Michigan. Look for information on other trade programs in future district emails. Use the links below to access information on these opportunities.
SET SEG Trades Scholarship
With Michigan facing a shortage of skilled trade workers, we’re stepping up to support the next generation of professionals. Each year, we proudly award 20 scholarships of $1,000 each to help students pursue hands-on learning opportunities and build rewarding careers. Find more information here: https://setseg.org/tradescholarship Deadline to apply is March 27, 2026.
Scheduling for 26-27
Scheduling for incoming Class of 2030 students took place this week. Counselors will be reaching out soon to students who still have missing requests and/or course request forms. Parents, thank you for working with your students to help them select classes for next year.
CTC Student Showcase
The Muskegon Career Tech Center will be hosting a Student Showcase. See learning in action as current CTC students share the projects they’re building, the skills they’re mastering, and the real-world experiences shaping their futures. Prospective students and families can explore programs, ask questions, and discover what makes the CTC different. Explore the CTC website for more information on their programs.
College Planning
Scholarships
Please go to our scholarship page to see many more available scholarships at: https://www.monashores.net/o/mshs/page/financial-aid-and-scholarships. Scholarship notices are posted throughout the building, on our website, on the daily announcements and in the Class of 2026 Google Classroom.
FAFSA
It’s not too late to complete the FAFSA! College-bound seniors should complete the 26-27 FAFSA to determine your eligibility for college grants, scholarships, and loans. MI Student Aid has a lot of information available for students and families as well!
Muskegon Community College Senior Visit Days
Muskegon Community College is hosting Senior Visit Days for our students to complete the following:
Student Orientation
Meet with a Counselor
Schedule Placement Testing (if applicable)
Review Financial Aid
Register for Classes (After April 24)
Set up Photo ID
Explore Campus
Senior Visit Days for Mona Shores High School Students are April 20 and April 27. Capacity for each day is 40 students. Preference is to sign up for the April 27 date so that you can complete your class registration the same day. Once the April 27 date fills up or if you have a conflict that day, sign up for the April 20 visit. Arrangements will be made to register for classes after April 24, if you attend the April 20 visit.
You must complete the following prior to your Senior Visit Day:
Complete your application and be ACCEPTED into MCC for the Fall 2026 semester.
Place an order in Parchment to send your transcript to MCC.
Sign up for the Senior Visit Day at least one week prior to the event.
College and Military Visits
College admission and military recruiters visit Mona Shores. Most college admission recruiters have already visited our school and met with students who signed up. All visits are published on our College and Military Visit Calendar so keep checking back.
If you are taking your student out of school for a college campus visit, students should pick up a pink form from the attendance office at least 2 days prior to the visit so that they can get the signatures they need from parents and school personnel prior to going on the visit. Seniors are allowed 2 College Visits during their senior year that will be exempt from attendance. See the student handbook for more information.
Transcripts
Seniors, request your transcript through Parchment AFTER your college application is submitted. There is a link at the bottom of the Mona Shores High School Counseling webpage. Account setup instructions can also be found there. Transcript orders are free for graduating seniors through July 31.
SAT Test Preparation:
Students may utilize Khan Academy. Please see Mr. Higgs in the LMC for more information about this free service. free Official Digital SAT ® Prep
Extended Day Academic support After school tutoring provided by MSHS teachers and NHS tutors. Location: LMC Time: 3:00- 3:45 pm
If you are ever concerned about the safety or well being of a student. Please access the link. This is a confidential site that is monitored by the Michigan State Police. Assistance is quickly available.Confidential Safety Tip Form
Mental Health resources for families:
Fresh Coast Counseling: Students and parents who wish to receive services from Felipe Trevino and Caitlin Jimerson can reach out by email or phone. Fresh Coast Counseling Phone number: 616-319-4389 FCC MSPS Referral Form
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