We are proud to introduce “Sources of Strength,” an international suicide prevention program funded by a grant from the Idaho Lives Project.   Eleven MTCHS and nine MMACHS students have teamed up with advisors Mary Helen Green and Melissa Bishop on a mission to spread hope, help, and strength into every corner of our community.   Their goal is to encourage students to focus on hope, help, and strength when they are dealing with difficult times, depression, and trauma.

SOS Peer Leaders put together a short video to introduce the program and its goals to both schools.

This week’s project was the Thankfulness Challenge.  Every student and staff member was given a leaf and told to write something they were thankful for.  These leaves were put up in a colorful cornucopia display on the wall in Haley Hall for all to see.

You can find more information about the Sources of Strength program at https://sourcesofstrength.org/

MTCHS Junior’s Motto: WE WILL NOT BE DEFEATED!

The Junior class pooled their funds, went door-to-door, and emptied out their pantries in an attempt to beat the Freshmen’s astounding pile of food collected.  And in the end, they ROCKED the competition and brought in 3,916 items, for a grand total of 5,789 items collected for a worthy cause!  Because this is more than the Women’s and Children’s Alliance currently has room for, Student Government will be finding an equally worthy recipient of the students’ generosity.

In the end, EVERYONE wins!  Awesome job, Dragons!

It’s conference time!

MTCHS is hosting Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 22 and 23 from 4:30 to 8:30 pm.  No appointments are necessary, just come in and meet and greet.  This is a great time for getting to know your student’s teachers, ask questions, address problems, formulate plans, or just say “hello!”  Please note that students are included and are strongly encouraged to attend along with their parents.