STUDENT NEWS

Congratulations to these students that were recognized at TVCC for the Leaders of Tomorrow Award and Conference. Pictured are Eli Romero and LeeAnn Kong. Reyna Reyes was unable to attend. The other young lady in the picture is a representative from Phi Theta Kappa at TVCC. 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

• Are you a Junior or Senior and you're still not sure of what you want to do after high school? Or have you thought about going to college or technical school, but you’re just not sure what for? Well, you’re in luck, because Blake Williamson and his team from TVCC will be here on campus on Feb. 21st helping Juniors and Seniors figure out their next step in college or career life. Come to the counseling center to sign up, but hurry, because spots are limited! 
• There will be no Spanish Club today due to the bake sale we are hosting the final bake sale to benefit the Spain travelers. Spanish Club members and Spain travelers are asked to please bring baked items to the sale tonight. Please help us make this final sale a success. Thank you.
• Drill team tryouts are here!! If you would like to tryout to be a Mabank High School Pantherette please see Mrs. Barnes in the library for all the information. 
• FREE BOOKS! The library has a significant amount of discarded books that teachers and students are welcome to go through and take home to keep. Please check with the library staff for more details. 
• The SAT School Day is March 25th. If you are in 11th grade and in the top 50% of your class, you have been automatically signed up to test. If you are in 11th or 12th grade and need to take the SAT test, hurry to the counseling center and get on the list because spots are very limited. The LAST day to sign up is February 20th. 
• Congratulations to the following students who represented Mabank High School at the UIL Vocal Solo and Piano Contest: Sara Paul, Skylar Fain, Charity Lowry, Trinity McCarley, Brianna allen, Gabriel Jones, Maci McDowell, Victor Galvan, Brennyn Standerfer, Savannah Holloway, Joshua Huffman, Katie Hinds, Haley Hudson, Kelsey Porter, and Sky Haley. Congratulations! Advancing to State Vocal Contest in May will be Sara Paul, Skylar Fain, Charity Lowry, Trinity McCarley, Brianna Allen, Gabriel Jones, Maci McDowell, victor Galvan, Brennyn Standerfer, Joshua huffman, and Kelsey Porter. Good lucK!!!!!!
• Happy National FFA Week! Fun Fact: More than 50,000 FFA jackets are manufactured each year. Talk about a lot of blue and gold corduroy! 
  
   

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14

•  Are you a Junior or Senior and you're still not sure of what you want to do after high school? Or have you thought about going to college or technical school, but you’re just not sure what for? Well, you’re in luck, because Blake Williamson and his team from TVCC will be here on campus on Feb. 21st helping Juniors and Seniors figure out their next step in college or career life. Come to the counseling center to sign up, but hurry, because spots are limited! 
• It's time for cheer tryouts! If you have school spirit and want to support your sports teams from the sidelines, we want you! We will have a mandatory parent meeting on February 17 at 7:00PM in the high school commons area. There are packets and sign ups sheets in the front office. Please see Nurse Minyard or Ms. Luberg if you have any questions. 
• Drill team tryouts are here!! If you would like to tryout to be a Mabank High School Pantherette please see Mrs. Barnes in the library for all the information. 
• FREE BOOKS! The library has a significant amount of discarded books that teachers and students are welcome to go through and take home to keep. Please check with the library staff for more details. 
• The SAT School Day is March 25th. If you are in 11th grade and in the top 50% of your class, you have been automatically signed up to test. If you are in 11th or 12th grade and need to take the SAT test, hurry to the counseling center and get on the list because spots are very limited. The LAST day to sign up is February 20th. 
• The Mabank Panther Tennis Team competed in a match at Elkhart last night. The following players recorded wins- Keagan Bakke- Boys Singles, Boys Doubles, Colin Loudan- Boys Singles, Paul Guttuso- Boys Singles, Boys Doubles, Chris Guttuso- Boys Singles, Boys Doubles, Josh Huffman- Boys Doubles, Akari Kuniyoshi- Girls Doubles 
  
   

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13

• Are you a Junior or Senior and you're still not sure of what you want to do after high school? Or have you thought about going to college or technical school, but you’re just not sure what for? Well, you’re in luck, because Blake Williamson and his team from TVCC will be here on campus on Feb. 21st helping Juniors and Seniors figure out their next step in college or career life. Come to the counseling center to sign up, but hurry, because spots are limited! 
• It's time for cheer tryouts! If you have school spirit and want to support your sports teams from the sidelines, we want you! We will have a mandatory parent meeting on February 17 at 7:00PM in the high school commons area. There are packets and sign ups sheets in the front office. Please see Nurse Minyard or Ms. Luberg if you have any questions. 
• We will be having a meeting with students that took the PSAT test in October on Thursday, Feb 13 at 1:00 pm in the auditorium. There will also be a PSAT Parent Night on the evening of Feb 13 at 6:00 pm. Information was sent out before the holidays about how to access student online scores. The paper copies of test results will be available to students/parents at the evening meeting.
• The MHS Fishing team will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, 02/13/2020, in room 121 starting at 6:00 PM sharp. We hope to see you there. 
• A-lunch high school students interested in joining a book club should come to the library today to relax and enjoy reading time during your lunch. Bring your lunch with you. We'll start as soon as possible. 
• Drill team tryouts are here!! If you would like to tryout to be a Mabank High School Pantherette please see Mrs. Barnes in the library for all the information. 
• FREE BOOKS! The library has a significant amount of discarded books that teachers and students are welcome to go through and take home to keep. Please check with the library staff for more details. 
• Attention, everyone going to the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet field trip, please meet Mr. Maynard at the circle drive in front of the school on Friday morning before 8:00. Thank you
• There will be a FCA meeting tomorrow morning at 7:20 in room 110. We hope to see you there. 
  
   

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

• Are you a Junior or Senior and you're still not sure of what you want to do after high school? Or have you thought about going to college or technical school, but you’re just not sure what for? Well, you’re in luck, because Blake Williamson and his team from TVCC will be here on campus on Feb. 21st helping Juniors and Seniors figure out their next step in college or career life. Come to the counseling center to sign up, but hurry, because spots are limited! 
• Prom tickets are on sale now through March 20th in room 102 for $40 each. After March 20th, the price will increase to $50. Also, candy sales will continue until March 16th. Get your candy boxes in room 102 to sell for your prom ticket.
• It's time for cheer tryouts! If you have school spirit and want to support your sports teams from the sidelines, we want you! We will have a mandatory parent meeting on February 17 at 7:00PM in the high school commons area. There are packets and sign ups sheets in the front office. Please see Nurse Minyard or Ms. Luberg if you have any questions. 
• We will be having a meeting with students that took the PSAT test in October on Thursday, Feb 13 at 1:00 pm in the auditorium. There will also be a PSAT Parent Night on the evening of Feb 13 at 6:00 pm. Information was sent out before the holidays about how to access student online scores. The paper copies of test results will be available to students/parents at the evening meeting.
• Panthers! The NExT program will be selling their hand-made scented candles just in time for Valentine's Day. A table will be set up in the cafeteria commons area for students and staff to make purchase during A, B, and C lunch periods. 
• Come by and purchase candles, melts, or room sprays to give as "Sweetheart gifts" or just gifts for your family, friends, or yourself! Have a Happy Valentine's Day!!!
• The MHS Fishing team will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, 02/13/2020, in room 121 starting at 6:00 PM sharp. We hope to see you there. 
• A-lunch high school students interested in joining a book club should come to the library this Thursday to relax and enjoy reading time during your lunch. Bring your lunch with you. We'll start as soon as possible. 
• The Mabank High School Academic Decathlon team competed at the regional competition in Midland this past weekend. The team, Ruby Nguyen, Trey McKinley, Khristain Bass, Kieran McDonald, Bethany McSperrit, Keagan Bakke, Jayce Story, and Zeke Flowers, earned 17 individual medals with everyone placing in at least one event. The team has advanced the state competition for the first time in school history. CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK AT STATE! 
• Drill team tryouts are here!! If you would like to tryout to be a Mabank High School Pantherette please see Mrs. Barnes in the library for all the information.