Awesome Arties Announcements – 9/10/2025

9/10/25

General Announcements

  • Members of the Class of 2026:  Keep checking the SSC Google Classroom for upcoming visits from college reps.  IU Indianapolis will be here next Tuesday, and Ivy Tech will be here next Thursday, a week from tomorrow.  To reserve your spots, use the Google Form at our SSC Google Classroom.  Other upcoming college rep visits are  Manchester, Indiana State, M.I.T., UIndy, Hanover, Franklin, Wabash, DePauw, and USI.
  • Need help or looking for some guidance in writing your college application or scholarship essays?  The SSC  will be hosting a College 101 session next Wednesday evening, September 17th, and then a repeat session the following  Wednesday, September 24th, to help you come up with your best application essays.   As always, more info is at our SSC Google Classroom. 
  • And speaking of college applications:  A super HUGE college fair scheduled for Monroe County the night of Sept. 18th, next Thursday, is also open to MHS students as well as students at our other from Morgan County high schools, as well as other surrounding counties.  But wait, there’s more:  There’s still another opportunity to check out your prospective college choices at the Putnam County College Fair on Monday, Sept. 22nd.  For information about both these events, as always, check out the SSC Google Classroom. 
  • MHS Flu Shot Clinic – September 30th
    MHS will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic during the school day on Tuesday, September 30th!

    • Who can participate?
      Students and staff
    • How to sign up?
    • Scan the QR code provided
    • Or see the school nurse for a paper form
    • Deadline:
      All online or paper forms must be submitted by Friday, September 26th to receive your flu shot on the 30th.
    • This clinic will be provided by the Nurse Practitioner from Nurses Direct Connect.
  • Get jazzed for a Roaring Twenties Homecoming dance on Saturday September 20 at the MHS fieldhouse from 7-9. Guest forms are available at the bookstore and must be completed before purchasing a ticket. Tickets will be $20 at the bookstore. Tickets are not sold at the door and need to be bought in advance, and ticket sales close on Friday, September 19. The first 150 students to purchase a ticket will receive a free shirt!
  • TalentPalooza is cancelled this year.  We didn’t have enough entrants to make a quality show for MHS.  Enjoy homecoming anyway and keep your eyes and ears open for a special event in the Spring!
  • The MHS fall blood drive will be on Friday, September 12, in the fieldhouse entryway. If you are 16 or older, please consider donating blood. A blood transfusion is needed every 2 seconds in this country. Sign up by scanning the QR codes posted on the bulletin boards in the hallway. Participants will need signed consent forms, and these can be picked up in room 206 or at lunch in the cafeteria the week of the blood drive.

Athletics News

  • MHS Boys Tennis won their match against South Putnam 4-1 Monday night which also happened to be Senior Night.  Winning Varsity matches for the Artesians were: 
    • Keller Boyd at 1 Singles: 4-6, 6-2, 6-2
    • Landon Huston at 2 Singles: 6-3, 6-1
    • Thomas Jackson at 3 Singles: 6-1, 6-2 
    • Griffin Clements and Colton Presley at 1 Doubles: 6-3, 6-1
    • Rounding out the Varsity line up were Clay Crismore and Hayden Murphy at 1 Doubles. 
    • Winning JV Matches were Tommy Thompson at 1 JV Singles and Grayson Clements at 2 JV Singles.  
    • Seniors Keller Boyd, Landon Huston, Griffin Clements and managers  Libby Hedrick and Gabby Hiles were honored at the match.  
    • Our next match is Wednesday, Sept 10 at home against Owen Valley. 
  • Sports Today: Golf @ Home @ 4:30, Tennis @ Home @ 5:30, and Girls Soccer @ Decatur Central @ 6:00