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 25
Half day April 2 7:45-10:45 am Spring Break April 3-10 No School
Congratulations to the Sailor BPA talented students who qualified for Nationals at the State competition.
Julie Hoeltzel - 6th Advanced Word Processing
Jax Holmberg - 3rd Health Administration Procedures
Skylar Hunt - 1st Presentation Individual State Champion!
Connor Smillie - 3rd Entrepreneurship
Ryan Zhao - both events
- 4th Health Insurance and Medical Billing
- 6th Health Administration Procedures
Congratulations to our students for the 3rd trimester. These six seniors endured a rigorous selection process to earn the honor. MSHS staff nominated students from a list of our top honor students, sending an impressive list of names to the selection committee. The final recipients were chosen due to a combination of academic performance and demonstration of PRIDE core values.
Congratulations Showcase nominees! Good luck Sailors!
Digital Media Karma Miller & Estella O'Brien
Literary Arts Grace Chasco
Visual Arts Sophie Mettler
Solo Performing Arts Catherine Conrad
Group Performing Arts Kamryn Cree, Carly Fishel, Jude Hill, Eli Lewis, Brooklinn Martin, Weston Ridgeway, Ryker Tourcotte, Ava Williams
Some Good News: SGN!
Off to a great start! The start of a new trimester aligns with the change of seasons and a fresh start for all. Spring is full of musicals, plays, competitions, games and end of the year celebrations. This trimester we launched our PRIDE core value with a focus centered around treating others with respect and empathy, knowing what to do and doing it, exhibiting self control/understanding the zones of regulations during conflict, and taking a positive interest in school opportunities. We ended the day with an all school activity, “Everyone Counts”. Special thank you to Mr. Shaffer for leading the activity as the guest DJ Gratitude and handing out the prizes to students.
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
Spring testing is right around the corner. The week we come back from spring break (April 13th - 15th) will be mandatory state testing for our 9th - 11th grade students. Look for detailed information on Friday, March 27th; Monday, March 30th; and Sunday, April 12th. All tests are digital this year, so students will need a fully-charged chromebook each day. Take a look at the link below for the testing calendar, including the schedule for test day.
Senior CPR/AED required training date: April 15th 7:45-10:45 am Sailor center- Save the date (More information coming soon.)
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- HVACR
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 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, a high-demand and high-wage job with 220 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.
Grand Rapids Community College
A one-year program that grants a certificate for fast entry into a career. The certificate can also be applied to an associate degree if more training is desired.
FSU offers both an associate and bachelor degree in HVACR with state-of-the-art facilities and a traditional four-year college setting.
Goodwill Industries of West Michigan
Located in Muskegon, this 13-week, tuition-free program has a waitlist. Seniors will want to apply now for the opportunity at post-graduate entry.
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.
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
Summer School 2026 - Save the Date!
More information will be made available mid-April. Registration for summer school will open mid-May.
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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