Mercer Middle-High School News: November 2017

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

"Meet the Mustangs" next Tuesday

Mercer Middle-High School’s annual “Meet the Mustangs” Night for the Winter Sports season will be held on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017.

“Meet the Mustangs” will begin at 8:00 p.m. in the High School Gymnasium.

All varsity winter sports teams, (Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball, Wrestling, & Competitive Spirit), middle school winter sports teams (Boys’ Basketball & Wrestling), the cheerleading squads, and the high school pep band will be introduced.

Season tickets for Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball, & Wrestling will also be sold from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Please contact the high school office at 724-662-5104 with any questions.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

(NOVEMBER 27TH - dECEMBER 2ND)

Listed below are the events that will take place @ Mercer Middle-High School the week of November 27th - December 2nd:

Monday, November 27th

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, November 28th

Wednesday, November 29th

Middle School Boys' Basketball @ Grove City (Scrimmage) 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 30th

Friday, December 1st

Saturday, December 2nd

Girls' Basketball @ Shenango (Scrimmage) 10:00 a.m.
Boys' Basketball @ Seneca (Scrimmage) 12:30 p.m.

FALL SPORTS ALL-STARS

Congratulations to the following students
for being named 1st & 2nd Team All-Region in
Cross Country, Golf, & Volleyball:

Region 1 - 2nd Team Golf

Cameron Kohnen (11th Grade)

Region 2 - 1st Team Cross Country

Colette Brown (11th Grade)
Justin Reno (12th Grade)

Region 2 - 2nd Team Cross Country

Marcus Ryder (12th Grade)

Region 2 - 2nd Team Volleyball

Morgan Addicott (12th Grade)

Congratulations to all of these students!

Friday, November 17, 2017

"PAINT THE PLOW" PROJECT

RECEIVES FAN FAVORITE &

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS

Ms. Martin & members of the Mercer Middle-High School Art Club received awards this past Wednesday for the PennDot's "Paint the Plow" Program that they participated in earlier this fall.

Their submission took home top honors in the "Fan Favorite" Category, which was based on online voting, & the "People's Choice" Category, based on donations given at the annual county open house.

Art Club members that participated in the Project included:

Seniors

Harmony Barkley, Jessica Cameron, Grace Haggard,

Amber Johnson, Liam McQuiston, & Deanna Wood

Juniors

Sierra Atkinson & Jaina Jewell

Sophomores

Taylorann Benton, Tyler Cridge, Cheyenne Duffield,

Miles Frank, Kayla Glaser, Angelina Johnson,

& Isaiah Phillips

Freshman

Bailey Grossman, Jayme Heffern, Allie Laughlin,

& Emma Taborek

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE STUDENTS &

MS. MARTIN ON RECEIVING THESE AWARDS!!!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

(NOVEMBER 20TH - NOVEMBER 25th)

Listed below are the events that will take place @ Mercer Middle-High School
the week of November 20th - November 25th:

Monday, November 20th
Student Council Volleyball Tournament (High School Gym) 7:30 p.m.
School Board Meeting (High School Library) 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 21st

Wednesday, November 22nd

Early Dismissal - 1:15 p.m.

Thursday, November 23rd

NO SCHOOL - HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Friday, November 24th

NO SCHOOL

Saturday, November 25th
Girls' Basketball v. Oil City (Scrimmage) 9:30 a.m.
Boys' Basketball v. Keystone (Scrimmage) 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

PMEA REGION 5 HONORS BAND

Congratulations to Junior Clifford Hughes & S
ophomore Jessica McGraw for qualifying to
participate in the PMEA Region 5 Honors Band Festival.

The festival will be held
November 30th - December 2nd, 2017
@ Westminster College

Monday, November 13, 2017

DAILY RESTROOM PROCEDURES AT MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL

Beginning Tuesday, November 14th, students in grades 7-12 will only be permitted to use the restroom between class periods during the school day at the Middle-High School.

Teachers will be posted outside of each restroom within the building. Students will be required to Sign In & Sign Out of the restroom when they are using it between class periods.

Students will not be permitted to use the restroom during the class period unless it is an emergency. If so, the teacher will call the main office and the student will be escorted by a staff member to & from the restroom.

These procedures will remain in place until further notice. A follow-up message will be posted when the building returns to normal operating procedures.

If you have any questions or if you need any additional information please contact the Middle-High School Office (724-662-5104).

Sunday, November 12, 2017

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

(NOVEMBER 13TH - 18TH)

Listed below are the events that will take place @ Mercer Middle-High School the week of November 13th - November 18th

Monday, November 13th

Tuesday, November 14th

Wednesday, November 15th

Thursday, November 16th

Friday, November 17th

1st Official Day of Winter Sports Practice
Madrigal Dinner (High School Cafeteria)

Saturday, November 18th

Madrigal Dinner (High School Cafeteria)

MUSTANG STAR ACADEMY

INFORMATIONAL MEETING THIS THURSDAY

The Mercer Area School District will be hosting an informational evening this Thursday (November 16^th) from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library to provide details regarding a tremendous after-school opportunity that is available for students in grades 6, 7, & 8.

The 21^st Century Community Learning Center (21^st CCLC) is a grant funded through the United Way that supports an After-School Program geared towards providing the following services to students:

Innovative Academic Enrichment Activities that will assist in the improved performance of students in their efforts to meet local & state achievement standards.
Increased skills & interest in Science, Math, & Technology through STEAM & STEM related programs & activities.
Character Education programs
Career Readiness & the development of connections with local businesses
Physical Fitness & Wellness activities

In addition to these programs, students that participate in the MUSTANG STAR ACADEMY will receive assistance with their daily homework assignments.

The program will run after school Monday – Thursday each week from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

For more details about the information meeting that will be held on Thursday evening or about the after-school program please contact Mr. Michael Piddington, Middle-High School Principal, in the high school office (724-662-5104).

Thursday, November 9, 2017

HONORABLE MENTION
FOR THE 1ST MARKING PERIOD

Congratulations to the following students for making the Honorable Mention list for the 1st marking period:

7th Grade

Madeline Daris

Renee Ealy

Addalinn Gravatt

Ainslee Konkle

Emilin Lait

Kolbe Lohr

Trevon Miller

Willow Myers

Donovan Palmer

Daniel Papay

Brynah Peavy

William Petrey

Ryan Reagle

Maya Safran

Braden Vernille

8th Grade

Tyler Delorenzo

Kaitlyn Ellis

Jacob Hetrick

Ian Kirby

9th Grade

Kylie Bish-Allen

Christina Critchlow

Gregory Flockerzi

Connor Howard

Harrison Murray

Saylor Murray

Samantha Platteborze

Maxwell Puskar

Meghan Rudavetz

Jacob Smith

10th Grade

Michael Ayers

Jenna Burkhart

Cheyenne Duffield

Megan Hogan

Samantha Jarrett

Zaleigh King

Hayden Mills

Brianna Oehlbeck

Aubrey Simcik

Courtney Taggart

11th Grade

Zachary Baker

Dylan Hetrick

Nikayla Jacoway

Alexander Long

Virginia Reagle

Kaylie Robertson

Marcus Ryan

12th Grade

Andrew Boggs

Emily Blose

Danielle Burk

Iana Ellis

Ethan Godfrey

Jackson Hazelet

Brianna Jarrett

Brittany Marano

Logan Mills

Megan Reed

Sydney Rhoda

PJ Rodgers

Jasmin Shipton

Demi Skoofalos

Micah Wojnowski

Students can pick up their Honorable Mention ribbons in the main office anytime during the school day.

HONOR ROLL
FOR THE 1ST MARKING PERIOD

Congratulations to the following students for making the Honor Roll for the 1st marking period:

7th Grade

Jayden Brown

Juliana Critchlow

Lillian Davis

Ryan Dubiel

Clair Dubrasky

Nathan Flockerzi

Nathan Haines

BreAnna Holder

Matthew Jewell

James Kellar

Luke Lasko

Harry Leftheris-Sternthal

Jacob Mattocks

David McGraw

Abigail Redmond

Aiden Urey

Madelyn Vernam

Zoe Wilms

8th Grade

Ross Hesselgesser

Lucas Krouse

Abby McNellis

9th Grade

Mackenzie Baker

Savannah Bungar

Conner Ealy

Jayme Heffern

Mason Hesselgesser

Madeline Laughlin

Grace Nickel

Gina Smith

Tristan Spangler

Emma Taborek

Henry Vo

10th Grade

Alexander Chess

Sarah Coryea

Maighdlin Hazelet

Angelina Johnson

Holden Konkle

Tanner McElrath

11th Grade

Brayden Ellis

Matthew Hoge

Clifford Hughes

Alayna Jacoway

Jesse Lantz

Rachel Mays

Carleigh Milcic

Cassidy Murray

Kaitlyn Roseski

Kayleigh Rickard

Hannah Ridgway

Daniel Scheidhauer

Noah Wiley

12th Grade

Morgan Addicott

Mason Borowicz

Jessica Cameron

Dalan Ealy

Tyler Glass

Grace Haggard

Max Hamilton

Mary Hogue

Katharine Lewis

Matthew Lontz

Tiarra McNeish

Natasha Miller

Michael Morneweck

Tera Porterfield

Ty Porterfield

Shane Rodgers

Garrett Shiemke

Ian Titus

Joshua Wamboldt

Deanna Wood

Christopher Zacherl

Students can pick up their Honor Roll ribbons in the main office anytime during the school day.

HIGH HONOR ROLL
FOR THE 1ST MARKING PERIOD

Congratulations to the following students for making the High Honor Roll for the 1st marking period:

7th Grade

Payton Boots

Jacob Burk

Owen Cappelli

Rylee-Nicole Collins

Alexa Graul

Alexander Hamilton

Lily Hess

Macie McCracken

Allyson Rynd

Nathan Schupp

Garrett Thumm

8th Grade

Devyn Bailey

Julia Balaski

Cheyenne Brothers

Delaney Fisher

Maxwell Graul

Connor Grossman

Brady Holzworth

Mykayla Hoover

Keira Johnson

Albert Klink-Ekis

Kayla Mathias

Woodrow Nickel

Chance Rains

Michael Stabile

9th Grade

Amanda Bish

Colette Brown

Cayla Caruso

Rebecca Feilke

Bailey Grossman

Grant Haggard

Michaela Johnson

Alexandria Laughlin

Mackenzie Meyer

Peyton Miller

Merrick Morneweck

Lillian Roman

Hunter Rupert

Madalyn Russell

Jaylyn Sincek

Taylor Truran

Alexis Watkins

10th Grade

Cecilia Ciavarino

Logan Conner

David Ellis

Todd Ellis

Abby Evans

Ella Garner

Kayla Glaser

Emalee Hostetler

Kyle Kaster

Dylan Mattocks

Jessica McGraw

Darby Miller

Isaiah Phillips

Adrienne Schupp

Caroline Stabile

Gabe Wiley

Christopher Wilms

11th Grade

Jocelyn Brown

Candace Corvino

Casey Covert

Chayse Fussell

Seth Hartwell

Cole McDuffie

Corie Roseski

Zachary Stanton

Katharine Stabile

12th Grade

Harmony Barkley

Austin Billingsley

Joshua Bretz

Emily Bright

Andrew Brinker

Claudia Brown

Anna Brunson

Robert Carson

William Chess

Autumn Coryea

Logan Deitz

Bradley Filer

Jesse Filer

Rose Gigliotti

Austin Hesselgesser

Emily Kimes

Justin LaBarge

Erin Martin

Sierrah McFarland

Erin McQuiston

Liam McQuiston

Bradley Metts

Annie Miller

Carlene Murray

Steven Neiderriter

James Ohler

Brittany Parish

Kayley Patterson

Cassidy Pears

Joseph Phillips

Justin Reno

Anna Robertson

Madeline Rowe

Marcus Ryder

Kaitlyn Schupp

Katherine Shaffer

Ashley Shoemaker

Justin Shoup

Colten Tomson

Sarah Turton

Adam Walker

Gavin Woodworth

Students can pick up their High Honor Roll ribbons in the main office anytime during the school day.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

BOYS SOCCER TEAM defeats westmont hilltop in

piaa tournament!!!

Congratulations to the Boys' Soccer team on their
3-2 victory over Westmont Hilltop HS in the
1st Round of the PIAA State Tournament on
Tuesday evening at a snowy Richland High School.

This is the 2nd time in the history of the
Mercer Boys' Soccer Program that the team has
won a 1st round PIAA State Playoff Match
(2000 v. Carlynton HS).

The Boys' Soccer team will play Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic in the PIAA State Quarterfinals this Saturday (November 11th).

The match will be held at Slippery Rock High School
@ 11:00 a.m.

Tickets are $3.00 for students & $6.00 for adults and can be purchased at the gate.

CONGRATULATIONS BOYS & BEST OF LUCK THIS WEEKEND!!!