Heritage families, the online sign up for the Chromebook Optional Protection Plan ends at midnight tonight. However, you will still be able to sign up for this in person on Monday during back to school night. Staff will be available in the library to help you. The cost is $25. This covers up to three accidental damage claims for the year. Payment can be made by credit/debit, cash, or check. We will see you Monday!
Heritage families, the ability to purchase the Chromebook Optional Protection Plan online ends tonight. However, you will be able to sign up for this in person on Monday night at the Heritage back to school night. Staff will be available in the library to assist! The cost is $25. You can pay by credit/debit, cash, or check. We will see you Monday!
Beginning Monday, July 31, 2023, staff and students logging into the MCS Schoology site will need to use their email address and password instead of their username and password. Schoology will be using staff and student Google account credentials going forward. Please note this change!
Good news about lunch prices!!
You can apply for free/reduced lunches online at: https://linqconnect.com/
You can qualify based on income. The eligibility guidelines can be found here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/fr-020923
Students in grades 4-12 will be offered the Optional Product Protection Plan for chromebooks this year. This coverage is only $25 and covers up to three claims of accidental damage for the school year.
Families can sign up for coverage online, beginning on July 31st by going to the LINQ Connect portal (formerly Titan): https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3135/MCS/2241202/protection_plan.pdf
Families can also sign up in-person at the school registration or back to school nights:
Northridge High School - August 2nd from 9-7
Northridge Middle School - August 2nd from 10-6
Heritage Intermediate School - August 7th from 6-7
These plans are optional but provide coverage for accidental damages to chromebooks. Families who opt out of this plan will be required to pay for the cost of the repair.
Families will have the opportunity to sign-up for the Optional Chromebook Protection Plan online or in-person this year. The online sign-up will be open from July 31 - August 4, 2023 in Titan. Families may also sign-up in-person during the back to school events in each building. The cost is only $25 this year and is open to families with students at HIS, NMS, and NHS. Coverage is for 1 year and covers up to three accidental damage claims. More details will be coming soon!
Did you know that there are quality internet providers in our area who offer low cost or free internet to qualifying families? Check out these links to see if you might be able to take part in these savings! Surf Internet: https://surfinternet.com/affordable-connectivity-program/ Comcast Internet Essentials: https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials
The 2023-2024 school calendar is available here and on our website: https://www.mcsin-k12.org/article/894338
May 10th is National School Nurse Day! Each of our schools is blessed with an awesome nurse who cares for students. Our nurses provide first aid to students after playground mishaps, help manage student medications, give comfort to students who are ill, communicate medical issues with parents, and take care of needs that extend to the families of students. They are truly servant-leaders in our school corporation. Thank you for everything that you do to help!!
The new May 2023 newsletter has been posted at https://5il.co/1ttjp.
May 1st is National School Principal's Day. We want to thank all of our principals for working hard every day to help students and staff. We appreciate you!
The MCS Art Department would like to invite you to join us for the 2023 MCS Art Show at Northridge High School. We will be displaying the best artwork from our K-12 students and recognizing them for their outstanding talents on Friday, May 12th.
The show will start at 5 pm and conclude at 7pm. An awards presentation will start at 6 pm in the auditorium to highlight the best artwork from each school. Entrance to the show will be through doors 21 & 15 at NHS.
We are looking forward to the show and hope that you can make it!
April 25th is School Bus Drivers' Day. We wish to thank our wonderful bus drivers! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
We are excited to announce that the MCS Board of School Trustees has approved the administrative recommendation of Dave Gaskill as principal of Heritage Intermediate School beginning with the 2023-24 school year. This March, district administration met with the Heritage staff to discuss the type of school leader they desire. After reviewing all applicants and conducting interviews, it became obvious that Mr. Gaskill is undoubtedly the correct choice to lead Heritage Intermediate School. Throughout his nearly 20 years in public education, Mr. Gaskill has enjoyed teaching multiple grades, including numerous years at the intermediate level. From 2017-2019, Mr. Gaskill served as a teacher on assignment at Model Elementary in Goshen. In that role, he supported teachers with professional development while also providing leadership with student services. In 2019, Mr. Gaskill became an assistant principal at Northridge Middle School. For the last four years, he has served successfully as an instrumental part of the middle school leadership team. Mr. Gaskill has enjoyed his time working at the middle school but has expressed an interest in returning to the elementary level. Mr. Gaskill is a product of Middlebury Community Schools, having graduated from Northridge High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Manchester College and a master’s degree in School Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Mr. Gaskill has a goal of maintaining the positive school culture at Heritage by being student-centered and working collaboratively with students, staff, and families. Those who have had the pleasure of working with Dave Gaskill describe him as an excellent communicator, a motivated problem solver, and an advocate for all students. We have no doubt that Mr. Gaskill will be a great principal at Heritage Intermediate School.
We are excited to announce that the MCS Board of School Trustees has approved the administrative recommendation of Dave Gaskill as principal of Heritage Intermediate School beginning with the 2023-24 school year. This March, district administration met with the Heritage staff to discuss the type of school leader they desire. After reviewing all applicants and conducting interviews, it became obvious that Mr. Gaskill is undoubtedly the correct choice to lead Heritage Intermediate School. Throughout his nearly 20 years in public education, Mr. Gaskill has enjoyed teaching multiple grades, including numerous years at the intermediate level. From 2017-2019, Mr. Gaskill served as a teacher on assignment at Model Elementary in Goshen. In that role, he supported teachers with professional development while also providing leadership with student services. In 2019, Mr. Gaskill became an assistant principal at Northridge Middle School. For the last four years, he has served successfully as an instrumental part of the middle school leadership team. Mr. Gaskill has enjoyed his time working at the middle school but has expressed an interest in returning to the elementary level. Mr. Gaskill is a product of Middlebury Community Schools, having graduated from Northridge High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Manchester College and a master’s degree in School Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Mr. Gaskill has a goal of maintaining the positive school culture at Heritage by being student-centered and working collaboratively with students, staff, and families. Those who have had the pleasure of working with Dave Gaskill describe him as an excellent communicator, a motivated problem solver, and an advocate for all students. We have no doubt that Mr. Gaskill will be a great principal at Heritage Intermediate School.
The new April 2023 newsletter has been posted at https://5il.co/1rpkw.
The new Parent Input Form for Spring 2023 is available at https://5il.co/1dq3i.
Dear Heritage families, today was a sad and difficult day for our school community. During today's events, there was never a direct threat to your child's safety. The building was put on lock down as a precautionary measure while emergency personnel responded to the situation in the NMS parking lot. I am so proud of our staff and students at Heritage. They followed safety protocols quickly during this unsettling event. School counselors will be available next week to help students process things, if needed. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigated this difficult situation. Sincerely, Kari Dyer
Heritage Intermediate School students are hard at work in their classrooms. Walking around the building you can find students engaged in whole group discussions, small group projects, and individual learning. HIS is a great place for students to be successful!
The new March 2023 newsletter has been posted at https://5il.co/1pxx6.