Morenci High School invites all parents and guardians to our first CATS Night!! We want to build stronger relationships!! Come tonight to see what it's all about from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. in our multi-purpose room.
Wildkitten Den will be collecting items for our First Annual Cozy Drive until December 15th!
Are you Team Santa or Team Grinch? Well, it does not matter because both will be guests at our Annual Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch event!! On Saturday, December 16th, join us for food and fun! Along with an amazing pancake breakfast, for the low cost of $10, kids and adults alike can participate in crafts and games. Come participate in the holiday fun and help support the Class of 2024!
Fairbanks Middle School celebrated Native American Heritage Month from November 13-17, 2023, with themed dress-up days and engaging activities under the theme "Celebrate, Acknowledge, and Educate." Highlights included performances by the Fort Thomas Indian Club, student language showcases, and a lively social round dance. Attendees praised the event's success, with positive feedback on educational insights and cultural appreciation throughout the week.
Earlier this month, the Metcalf Elementary Student Council expressed gratitude to MUSD bus drivers and monitors by surprising them with water and snacks. This small yet heartfelt gesture reflects their appreciation for the drivers who ensure the safe transportation of students to and from school every day.
Dr. Adams, MES Principal, emphasized the substantial impact of drivers and monitors on the lives of bus riders. They ensure each student receives a friendly morning greeting and a heartfelt goodbye, dedicating numerous hours to forming lasting, meaningful relationships.
Spreading smiles and inspiration to prep your Thanksgiving dinner from some of our Metcalf Elementary Kindergarteners! 🍗🦃🤎
A special thanks to Morenci Bashas for providing the paper bags that transformed into our festive Thanksgiving vests. We are grateful for your continued community support!
#wearemorenci #gratefulandblessed #morencibashas
Happy Thanksgiving!
Morenci High School would like to invite all parents to join us in our first Parent Night! It will be held on Tuesday, November 28th, from 6-6:45 p.m. in the HS MPR. See the attached flyer for more details.
Balloons over broadway continued.
MHS challenged students to submit a response to the prompt "Please tell us what you are most thankful for in your life and why winning a turkey would make a difference to you this Thanksgiving!" for the chance to win a turkey sponsored by the MHS Student Council. Congratulations to our winners!
MELC read the book Balloons Over Broadway and learned how the Macy's Day Parade came to be. We were inspired to do our own parade. Thank you parents for helping making our parade amazing.
At the board meeting Mr. Goodman recognized the Staffulty of the Month. This is a new recognition the students and staff will vote on to recognize staff/faculty each month at the board meetings. This month Mr. Goodman recognized Tawnya Shy. She is kind-hearted, nice and patient. She brings out the best in those around her and we are very grateful that she is here at MHS. Rhyanna Mennen was also recognized. She is so supportive of her coworkers and students and makes them want to be their best and do great things. We are so blessed to have her at MHS. Also recognized was Tasha Harguess. She is so positive and has the biggest smile every morning. She is a ray of sunshine and an all-around amazing person. She is super personable and is an amazing asset to our MHS family.
Mr. Goodman recognized the Students of the Month in Science at the board meeting. Congratulations to Destiny Lamoree (Ariana Aguilera), Kaylee Rohrman (L. Calapini), Aniyah Fallow (M. Cortez) and Aymen Abdulqader (J. Ramirez).
At the board meeting Mrs. Lopez recognized the Students of the Month for October. Congratulations to Averix Rios and Jolie Anderson (Specials), Aviana Dominguez and Alexander Rodriguez (5th Grade), Miller Williams and Justice Maggio (6th Grade), Luisabella Benitez and Asha Tatum (7th Grade), Avanie Alvarez and Luther Gray (8th Grade).
Dr. Adams recognized the Metcalf Leaders of the Month for October at the board meeting. Congratulations to Leilani Romero (Kindergarten), Chase Wilson (First Grade), Max Rodriguez (Second Grade), Analise Roybal (Third Grade) and Quincy Wilson (Fourth Grade).
At MHS, every student attends CAT Academy in the 5th period. CAT Academy provides a space for students to explore various interests, fostering a sense of belonging and emphasizing the value of each individual in our school community.
In Mrs. Cortez's Origami class, students collaborate, discussing character traits and personal experiences. The class aims to form a supportive community, cultivating strong friendships while engaging in their shared activities.
Yesterday, they had the chance to showcase their passion for Origami to Mrs. Fallow and Ms. Rivera's fourth-grade classes.
MHS would like to thank everyone who attended our first College Night! It was a great success and we hope students and community members were able to gain some useful information. Attached is the list of raffle winners. Prizes may be picked up at the high school office today or next week. We will be closed Wed-Fri this week and wish all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Written by Mr. TJ Gomez, Sponsor of Mariachi Corona de Morenci High School
Mariachi Corona de Morenci High School started as a simple Cat Academy class three years ago. I spoke to Mr. Munoz and Mr. Willey, two of the MUSD music education teachers, about what I wanted to do. At first, they thought I was a little crazy because I didn't have a full game plan, just a dream. I took seven students, found a few instruments, and on the first day of class, I handed them the instruments and said let's play. Fast forward to today, three years later, we are a fully functioning Mariachi Ensemble with the same support of Mr. Munoz and Mr. Willey, who still remind me of the huge risk I took three years ago and turned that risk into something beautiful.
What is Mariachi at Morenci High School? Mariachi serves as an opportunity for students to participate in the fine arts, to learn how to read music and learn to play an instrument, but most importantly, to also learn the cultural value and aspect that Mariachi music as a genre has had on the global music scene. We work closely with Mariachi Plata de Western New Mexico University, one of the most award-winning university Mariachis in the United States. Our students meet for class every morning at 7 AM to practice and learn new music, understand basic music theory, enhance their skills on their instruments, and learn more about Mexican culture through Mariachi. Our students also have two evening rehearsals every week in which we focus on particular songs to learn how to play them and master the different styles found within Mariachi music. The motto that we have created and follow daily that guides us through what we do is "Enhancing Music Education Through Mariachi." Most of the students in Mariachi have never played music before and are working hard each and every day to master their craft and skills. Students often approach me and ask if they need to know how to play music to be part of the mariachi; I always respond that it helps but is not required. In Mariachi, we encourage students to join the MHS band program to learn music basics and skills and also join Mariachi to have a multi-perspective view of not only what music education is but where it can take them.
Currently, the only senior in the class will go on to play with Mariachi Plata de Western New Mexico University next year at the university level while attending school; we are so proud of this young man. I am proud of the dedication, commitment, and hard work these students bring with them every day. Though Mariachi is a commitment, and we put in the hard work every day, we are also a family.
¡¡QUÉ VIVA EL MARIACHI!!
*On November 1st, Mariachi Corona de Morenci High School, in collaboration with the MHS Spanish Honor Society, held its inaugural concert. The event was held in honor of Dia de los Muertos. Traditional dishes were served such as menudo, posole, tamales, and pan dulce. We want to thank all who attended and contributed to the event. A special thank you to GloryAnn’s, Zuly’s, and parents who donated their time and resources to the event. We hope to continue to honor cultural diversity and bring more celebrations like this to our community.
Please join us this Saturday in the MHS MPR and patio for our first annual Fall Festival!! We will have music, delicious food, a number of vendors, a bouncy house, games, and more!!
Today is our first HOME basketball game Verse Destiny! Our Girls play at 4:00 and our Boys play at 5:00. Come fill the stands ands Support our students!
