MRHS Announcements 11.5.2018

From: "Mountain Ridge Marquee" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: MRHS Announcements 11.5.2018
Date: November 5th 2018

Do you feel like you are in crisis?  Do you know somebody else who is in crisis?  Please ask for help from a family member, teacher, counselor, coach or Teen Lifeline.  Teen Lifeline information is on your ID card and on our website under the “For Students” tab.  You are not alone, please ask for help.

Boys and Girls Cross Country teams both placed 3rd at Sectionals on November 1^st qualifying them for State.  Girls were led by medalist Emily Simon placing 6th with a time 19:02.  The boys had three medalists with Austin Clayton in 10^th, Gavin Allen 8^th and the AIA Division 1 Section 2 Champion was Hunter Krasa with a time of 16:07.  State is next Saturday, November 10th at Cave Creek Golf Course.

Congrats to our Marching Band who had their best performance of the year and won the high General Effect caption at the State Marching Festival this past Saturday!  They are advancing to Championships at ASU with their highest score of the season: 87.64 and are currently ranked 4^th in the State!  Way to go Band!  Come out to cheer for them this weekend as they compete in their second to last show of the season, the Arizona Marching Band Association Championships, this Saturday at 8PM at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.

Way to go Wind Ensemble!  Mr. Scott Casagrande from Music For All visited with our Wind Ensemble students and parents this weekend to congratulate them in person for their selection as a Featured Band at the 2019 National Concert Band Festival!

Seniors, if you are planning to attend GCC you should attend AcaPrep on Tuesday, November 6^th with the GCC representative.  The REP will help you submit your registration application.  If you have questions about scholarships or other things for GCC he can help you with that too.  Get an AcaPrep pass from the Counseling office to attend.

Any Sophomores and Juniors interested in learning more about West-MEC CTE programs should attend the presentation during AcaPrep Thursday, November 8^th.  West-MEC programs provide students with needed skills to get a job in a variety of industries.  Get an AcaPrep pass from the Counseling office to attend.

Seniors who plan to attend UofA but have not completed the application can attend AcaPrep on Thursday, November 8^th with the UofA representative to get help.  Get an AcaPrep pass from the Counseling office to attend.

Did you know that Jay Leno was in DECA?  Now you know!

Chipotle is hosting a fundraiser for Educators Rising.  Enjoy yummy food at the 67^th Avenue and 101 location on Saturday between 4:00 – 8:00 PM.  Mention MRHS and we earn 33% of the proceeds.  Enjoy!

Do you like pancakes, waffles or french toast?  Stop by iHop at Happy Valley and Lake Pleasant TODAY between 1:00 – 8:00 PM, mention MRHS and Educators Rising will earn 20% of the proceeds.

Are you ready to take a selfie with Santa?  Gather your friends, family and your teammates and come have breakfast with Santa.  Come in your ugly holiday sweater or pajamas and get some selfies together.  The event will be held Saturday, December 1^st from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Applebees at Arrowhead.  Pancakes, bacon and a drink and time with Santa!  Tickets are $8.00 and you can get them from CTSO members like DECA or FBLA or come by the student store.  Happy Holidays!