Military Child of the Year
Attn: Parents of Seniors.
This is a list of helpful items to have if you attend the FAFSA workshop.
To complete the FAFSA, you will need:
• Your Social Security Number or your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
• A StudentAid.gov account username and password to log in to StudentAid.gov and start the FAFSA form electronically (previously called FSA ID).
If you are a dependent student, you will also need your parent(s) email.
Parents (aka contributors) attending this workshop without the student need to be sure the student has created their own studentaid.gov account and must have the email the student used to create the account. The FAFSA does allow the Parent (contributor) to begin the FAFSA and complete the contributor portion, but only if the student has an account.
It may also be helpful (but is not required) to have the following information with you for completing the FAFSA:
• Your 2024 federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned.
• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of child support received in the last calendar year.
This is a list of helpful items to have if you attend the FAFSA workshop.
To complete the FAFSA, you will need:
• Your Social Security Number or your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
• A StudentAid.gov account username and password to log in to StudentAid.gov and start the FAFSA form electronically (previously called FSA ID).
If you are a dependent student, you will also need your parent(s) email.
Parents (aka contributors) attending this workshop without the student need to be sure the student has created their own studentaid.gov account and must have the email the student used to create the account. The FAFSA does allow the Parent (contributor) to begin the FAFSA and complete the contributor portion, but only if the student has an account.
It may also be helpful (but is not required) to have the following information with you for completing the FAFSA:
• Your 2024 federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned.
• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of child support received in the last calendar year.
FIELD TRIP - 10TH, 11TH & 12TH GRADERS
MOUNTWEST COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Date: 12/3/2025
Time: 8:00 AM - NOON (LUNCH PROVIDED BY MOUNTWEST)
CONSENT FORMS ARE IN THE OFFICE
WHAT PROGRAMS AT MCTC ARE YOU INTERESTED IN? LET MS. JUDY KNOW AND WE WILL GET YOU PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION (IF AVAILABLE)
JUDITH.PAULEY@K12.WV.US
MOUNTWEST COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Date: 12/3/2025
Time: 8:00 AM - NOON (LUNCH PROVIDED BY MOUNTWEST)
CONSENT FORMS ARE IN THE OFFICE
WHAT PROGRAMS AT MCTC ARE YOU INTERESTED IN? LET MS. JUDY KNOW AND WE WILL GET YOU PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION (IF AVAILABLE)
JUDITH.PAULEY@K12.WV.US
Congress Bundesting Youth Exchange Vocational Scholarship
Mental Health Mondays
Holidays can be stressful but self-care and stress reduction are possible during the holidays.
Last Week's Tip. Practice Gratitude.
Tip # 2.
Acknowledge your feelings.
Every feeling you experience is valid. You may experience opposite feelings like grief and joy and that's ok. You may find it helpful to write down your feelings in a journal or share them with someone you trust.
Holidays can be stressful but self-care and stress reduction are possible during the holidays.
Last Week's Tip. Practice Gratitude.
Tip # 2.
Acknowledge your feelings.
Every feeling you experience is valid. You may experience opposite feelings like grief and joy and that's ok. You may find it helpful to write down your feelings in a journal or share them with someone you trust.
Parents of Seniors.
Do you feel overwhelmed with preparing your senior for college or post secondary education?
Check out the FREE webinar from GEAR UP.
Tuesday, Nov 18th at 6 pm.
Do you feel overwhelmed with preparing your senior for college or post secondary education?
Check out the FREE webinar from GEAR UP.
Tuesday, Nov 18th at 6 pm.
Dolly Parton Songwriters Award
Students - Are you a Leader?
Do you want to be part of a team to enhance school safety and preparedness?
See attached. Must provide own transportation.
Do you want to be part of a team to enhance school safety and preparedness?
See attached. Must provide own transportation.
Meet the Cats! November 18, 2025
Amazon Scholarship
🍽️ Foodie Friday Spotlight: Celebrating the National School Lunch Program! 🍕🥗
Meet Tracy Diehl, the amazing cafe manager at Hannan JS/SR High, who's been serving up smiles and delicious meals for over 6 years at Mason County Schools!
Why we love the National School Lunch Program:
Providing nutritious, tasty meals like Tracy’s favorite — Buffalo Chicken Pizza 🍕
Supporting students’ growth and learning with balanced food options
Creating a community where every student feels cared for and energized
Tracy’s favorite thing? Having summers off to relax and dream about riding her mule through the Grand Canyon 🐴🏞️
Join us in saying THANK YOU to all school nutrition staff making a difference every day! 🙌
#FoodieFriday #NationalSchoolLunchProgram #SchoolLunchHeroes #MasonCountySchools #HealthyMealsMatter
Meet Tracy Diehl, the amazing cafe manager at Hannan JS/SR High, who's been serving up smiles and delicious meals for over 6 years at Mason County Schools!
Why we love the National School Lunch Program:
Providing nutritious, tasty meals like Tracy’s favorite — Buffalo Chicken Pizza 🍕
Supporting students’ growth and learning with balanced food options
Creating a community where every student feels cared for and energized
Tracy’s favorite thing? Having summers off to relax and dream about riding her mule through the Grand Canyon 🐴🏞️
Join us in saying THANK YOU to all school nutrition staff making a difference every day! 🙌
#FoodieFriday #NationalSchoolLunchProgram #SchoolLunchHeroes #MasonCountySchools #HealthyMealsMatter
WVU Parkersburg visit
Wraparound services for children with Serous Mental Illness and Serious Emotional Disorders.
Attn: Parents of Seniors & Seniors
Event Details
Event Name: HANNAN HIGH SCHOOL-MASON - Financial Aid Info Session + FAFSA Filing Workshop
School: HANNAN HIGH SCHOOL-MASON
Date: 12/2/2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Presenter: Malyka Knapp-Smith
Event Details
Event Name: HANNAN HIGH SCHOOL-MASON - Financial Aid Info Session + FAFSA Filing Workshop
School: HANNAN HIGH SCHOOL-MASON
Date: 12/2/2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Presenter: Malyka Knapp-Smith
Join Communities In Schools® (CIS®) and Chase for a
FREE, virtual workshop,
“Valuable Money Lessons to Teach Your Kids,”
on Monday, November 17, at 7 p.m. EST.
This family-focused session will share practical tools and strategies to help parents and caregivers teach children about budgeting, saving, credit management, and setting long-term goals.
This event is part of the Money Skills initiative by Chase to expand financial literacy and empower CIS students and alumni to make informed financial decisions.
Register Now →
Together, we’ll explore ways to build strong financial foundations that last a lifetime.
https://events.chase.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=300074277&
FREE, virtual workshop,
“Valuable Money Lessons to Teach Your Kids,”
on Monday, November 17, at 7 p.m. EST.
This family-focused session will share practical tools and strategies to help parents and caregivers teach children about budgeting, saving, credit management, and setting long-term goals.
This event is part of the Money Skills initiative by Chase to expand financial literacy and empower CIS students and alumni to make informed financial decisions.
Register Now →
Together, we’ll explore ways to build strong financial foundations that last a lifetime.
https://events.chase.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=300074277&
Please see attached for employment opportunities.
Attendance Matters!
Hannan's 3 Month Attendance rate was 95%!!! Woo-hoo!
The County rate was 94 % and all 3 High Schools are at 95 % rate!
We are so proud of our students! Keep up the good work!
Now we just need to work on those students who are chronically absent so I'll be reaching out to the parents to see what we can do to help find a solution.
Hannan's 3 Month Attendance rate was 95%!!! Woo-hoo!
The County rate was 94 % and all 3 High Schools are at 95 % rate!
We are so proud of our students! Keep up the good work!
Now we just need to work on those students who are chronically absent so I'll be reaching out to the parents to see what we can do to help find a solution.
LIFETOUCH
Dear Parents,
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS
Valid through 12/01/25
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
Dear Parents,
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS
Valid through 12/01/25
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
10th to 12th graders! You still have time to turn in your consent forms for Teen Institute next Tuesday. Lots of good topics that apply for teenagers these days.
Also, HEROs. Be sure to turn in your consent forms for your field trip next Tuesday too.
Also, HEROs. Be sure to turn in your consent forms for your field trip next Tuesday too.
Mental Health Mondays
Over the next several weeks, I'll be posting different tips on Mental Health and the Holidays: Tips for Self Care
Holidays can be filled with joy and friends and family. For others, it can bring increased stress and worsen physical and mental health conditions.
Tip # 1. Practice Gratitude.
Research shows that those who practice gratitude not only reduce their stress levels but also feel less pain, get better sleep, have stronger immune systems, experience healthier relationships, and perform better professionally. Gratitude has also been shown to motivate people to make healthier food choices. Gratitude can be practiced in a variety of ways.
Create a “gratitude jar”—When you feel gratitude, write that experience down on a piece of paper and place it in the jar. Each month, pull out a few experiences to read and maybe share with others.
Start a gratitude journal—every day write down at least 1 thing you were grateful for that day. It could be as simple as a beautiful flower, someone who smiled at you, or even getting out of bed.
Over the next several weeks, I'll be posting different tips on Mental Health and the Holidays: Tips for Self Care
Holidays can be filled with joy and friends and family. For others, it can bring increased stress and worsen physical and mental health conditions.
Tip # 1. Practice Gratitude.
Research shows that those who practice gratitude not only reduce their stress levels but also feel less pain, get better sleep, have stronger immune systems, experience healthier relationships, and perform better professionally. Gratitude has also been shown to motivate people to make healthier food choices. Gratitude can be practiced in a variety of ways.
Create a “gratitude jar”—When you feel gratitude, write that experience down on a piece of paper and place it in the jar. Each month, pull out a few experiences to read and maybe share with others.
Start a gratitude journal—every day write down at least 1 thing you were grateful for that day. It could be as simple as a beautiful flower, someone who smiled at you, or even getting out of bed.