Congratulations to Idaho NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award

Congratulations to Emma Obendorf and Kira Davis winners of the Idaho NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award!

SkillsUSA State Officer Applications Due – March 1

Timeline for Idaho SkillsUSA State Officer Applications of MTCHS SkillsUSA Members

Interested candidates must have been or currently be a local SkillsUSA Officer or a SkillsUSA Class Representative

  • By Friday, February 5:  Notify Ms. Deitchler by email and pick up the State Officer Application.
  • Responsibilities and expectations of the position at the state level and the local level:
    • In addition to State Responsibilities you are expected to attend and help with all MTCHS SkillsUSA events and meetings
    • Must be a SkillsUSA Rewards member, $10 dues must be paid by February 5, 2016, and will be able to earn rewards points
  • Prepare a 60 second speech: I want to become an Idaho State SkillsUSA Officer because…”
  • Thursday, February 11 @ Tech Fair Opening Session:  Be prepared to give your speech and answer one question in front of the student body
  • Verify Idaho Statesman Pin Status:  Must have completed form turned in by Monday, February 22
  • Campaign until February 24
  • Wednesday,February 24:  At SkillsUSA Lunch Meeting – Candidate speeches and voting for two candidates to apply for state office from MTCHS
    • Upon voting, the two candidates with the highest votes will complete the Idaho SkillsUSA State Officer Application with supporting documents by Tuesday, March 1
  • Failure to meet any or all deadlines will result in forfeiting your position to run for state office

Here are the items that should be included in your application (available in the SkillsUSA Resources Class in moodle):

  • State Officer Candidate Packet (all pages completed, signed, dated, etc.)
  • Letter of support from current advisor
  • Letter of support from current administrator (principal or other school administrator)
  • SkillsUSA Statesman Award Application (or proof of previously awarded)

Regional/State BPA competition

Staff

We had a very successful regional competition for BPA and all 7 of the students qualified for state competition
1st place – Network Design team
John Gonzales
Ben Harris
Ken Box
Jimmy Saccomando
2nd place – Network Design team
Alex Wardle
Monchai Sengthep
Mai McMurdie
Computer Security
1st – Jimmy Saccomando
2nd – Ben Harris
Computer Network Technology
1st – Ben Harris
2nd – Ken Box
Network Administration using Microsoft
1st – John Gonzales and Jimmy Saccomando
PC Servicing and Troubleshooting
2nd – Alex Wardle
3rd – Monchai Sengthep
5th – Mai McMurdie
The kids did a great job and did MTCHS proud!!

MTCHS Graduation

Graduation for the Class of 2016 will be on Friday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the Centennial Performing Arts Center, Centennial High School.

Congratulations Future NHS Students

The following students are being inducted into the National Honor Society here at MTCHS next Tuesday:
Corey Anderson
Mirelle DeSpain
Ryan Harper
Jacob Hitchcock
Lucas Hitchcock
Andrew Jackson
Taylor Lantz
Dustin Northrup
Parker Parrish
Mason Porter
Tysen Sigglin
Rudolph Sun
You will receive an invitation from me tomorrow with more details. The ceremony will start at 6:30 P.M. in Haley Hall next Tuesday. I look forward to working with you all to make our school, local and global community a better place.

2015 SkillsUSA Holiday Bazaar

The 2015 SkillsUSA Holiday Bazaar will take place on November 7th, 10AM-3PM,

December 18 Schedule

7:55-10:00 AM

  • Freshmen (Mr. Bodell(109), Mr. Pence(N01), Ms. Riley (N02)
    • 1st 7:55 to 8:35
    • 2nd 8:40-9:20
    • 3rd 9:25 to 10:05 ish
  • Sophomore-102-103 (Ms. Merrell, Mrs. Biggs, Mrs. Shannon help cover)
    • Bio Final
    • Health
  • Juniors-Project Activity 104-105 (Mrs. Torek, Mr. von der Ehe, Mr. Olsen)
  • Seniors-Project Activity Haley Hall or 110/111 (Mr. Eyerman, Ms. Richtsmeier)

10:00-1:00

1-1:30 PM Lunch
1:30-2:15 PM Last Period Class
  • Mr. Beebe covers Mr. Erickson Tech Class in 101

February Donation Needs

Thank you, MTCHS families, for all of your generosity!  We appreciate your help!
Here is our February school supply wish list; I know some of it may seem redundant, but it’s still that sniffly time of year:

  • Kleenexes, Puffs, or similar facial tissue
  • More Kleenexes
  • Heavy-duty plastic spoons for staff lunchroom
  • Keurig-style coffee or tea for staff, various types
  • Kleenexes

Winter Activity Day/ Community Service Day is Jan.15th

Come to school dressed for your activity. Please remember this is a school activity. You will be graded.

Lunch for this day will be provided, unless you are here at MTCHS.

Bring medication, inhalers, or anything else you feel you will  need.

We will leave around 9:00am and return about 2:00pm.

Ski Bus leaves at 6:11am and will return around 7:08pm

This is a great day!

Freshman Representatives in Student Government

Student Government would like to the thank and welcome our new Freshman Representatives.

Brenner Danielson
Jared Gonzales
Alex Smith
Victor Suggs