NCWIT Awards

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Congratulations to this year’s Idaho NCWIT (National Center for Women and Information Technology) Award recipients!  Devonne, Teresa, and Shanti all won Honorable Mention at the 2019 Idaho Affiliate Award Celebration. In addition to award recognition, applicants and award winners will be connected with a large network of other technical young women. Aspirations Award recipients are chosen for their outstanding aptitude and interest in computing, proven leadership ability, academic performance, and plans for post-secondary education.

Great job, ladies!  We are so very proud of your accomplishments!

 

Business trips

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Mrs. Granger’s Business class had a great trip last week to PetIQ, a locally-owned business.  Many thanks to CEO and Chairman, Mr. Cord Christensen, who took time to explain his company’s strategic direction and long term plans for growth. As you can tell from the photo, the class enjoyed their visit!

Talent Show

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The end of the year is fast approaching, and the end of high school for our Seniors!  Their last day is May 10, and we’re holding a Talent Show in their honor!

Auditions will be held after school on May 1 & 2.   Whether your talent is singing, dancing, playing an instrument, or something that no one has ever done before, we want to see it!

This year  PTSO and  Virtuquest are very generously providing the awards for the event!   

1st place $100, 2nd place $75, and 3rd place $50 gift cards to Amazon!

Please sign up for an audition time on the Student Government board (next to Ms. Richtsmeier’s window), or talk to Mrs. Merrell.

MTCHS’s Got Talent!!!

 

NHS Auction

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The MTCHS National Honor Society is holding an online auction to benefit the Idaho International Diaspora Museum.  Items available include framed art photos, greeting cards made by our very own Mrs. Shannon, and pieces from the Magnolia homes collection donated by RC Willey.

The Idaho International Diaspora Museum is a first of its kind museum that will display stories of groups from around the world who have settled in Idaho as refugees and immigrants .

Bid now at www.32auctions.com/MTCHS-NHS-OnlineAuction.

The online auction will end on April 30.

Junior Intern Fair

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On Wednesday, April 24, MTCHS will be holding our annual Junior Intern Fair.  All of our students are required to complete a 280-hour internship before graduation, and this is the beginning of their search for that perfect opportunity.  Juniors will have their resumes and portfolios ready to show to prospective employers.

If your local business is interested in hosting an MTCHS intern in one of the following areas, please give the school a call at 208-288-2928:
Computer Science and Web Development
Microcontrollers & Electronics
Computer Networking & PC Repair
Media Arts

Prom 2019!

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Prom ticket cash sales wrapped up at lunch today, but there’s still time to get your ticket!  Tickets may be purchased online until midnight tonight here!  Ticket prices are $15 for a single ticket and $25 for a couples ticket.  NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR.

Prom will take place at the Boise Art Museum on Saturday, April 20, from 7-10 pm.  Dress code is semi-formal.  Grab your sweetheart, your crush, your best buddy, or go solo and have a blast with your fellow dragons!  Prom makes memories that last a lifetime, so don’t miss out!

This event is for MTCHS students and their guests only.  If you are bringing a guest from outside of MTCHS, please fill out this form: Prom Guest Form

Student Government would like to thank our wonderful sponsors who made this event possible:

Cummins Family

Hutchings Family

Pratt Family

RSI Construction- http://rsi-construction.com/

Elitharp Group- http://elitharpgroup.com/

Rod Carr New York Life- http://www.roderickcarr.nylagents.com/

Norris Photography- https://norrisphotography.net/

Virtuquest.com- virtuquest.com

 

Mad Hatter’s Hat Day!

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On Friday, April 12, NHS is sponsoring the Mad Hatter’s Hat Day.  This is one of those rare times students can sport their favorite crown, beanie, fedora, fez, boonie, beret or top hat in class.  The cost for the privilege of doing this is $2, and proceeds go to the new Idaho Museum of International Diaspora

Tickets were sold this morning, and will also be on sale Friday morning before class.  Remember, no ticket, no hat!

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Gold Chapter of Distinction!

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Congratulations yet again to MTCHS SkillsUSA Chapter!  Last week they were awarded the Idaho Gold Chapter of Distinction award for 2019 at the Idaho State Leadership and Skills Conference.  This award recognizes the leadership, personal and technical skills, and workplace readiness of the chapter as a whole.

We’re really proud of these kids for all of their hard work and enthusiasm!

The Chapter Excellence Program recognizes those who go beyond baseline requirements with bronze, silver, and gold “Chapters of Distinction” awards.  Chapters in each state receiving the gold award will be eligible for selection as a “Models of Excellence” chapter at the national level.  In 2016, MTCHS was a Model of Excellence winner!

 

 

SkillsUSA Advisor Award

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Congratulations to Cheryl Deitchler, winner of the SkillsUSA Idaho Secondary Advisor of the Year award for 2018-2019!  This award is well-earned, Cheryl devotes countless hours and endless energy to the MTCHS chapter of SkillsUSA!