At the Feb. 23 school board meeting, Supt. Graff announced middle and high school students could opt to return to the classroom, or remain as distance learners yet this year. Families must register by Tuesday, March 9. | MPS Letter | MPS web page 

In preparation for the return to campus, more "no school days" have been added to the school calendar:

• March 15-19 - No school for students receiving Special Ed. services - Federal Setting III *
• March 29-April 2 - No school for General Education students
• April 5-9 - Spring break remains as scheduled.
• * In-person, Special Ed. Federal III services resume, Monday March 22.

After two weeks off for teacher prep and spring break, students will begin fourth quarter classes the week of April 12. (Details regarding bell times, lunch times and scheduling to come.)

• Monday, April 12, for 9th graders
• Tuesday, April 13 for 10th, 11th, 12th graders
• Infographic shows all dates + March 22 start date for Special Ed Federal setting III services. 

IDs and Go-To Cards are available for pick-up at South High on school days, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Door #1. Only students (no siblings) or parents/guardians may pick up. Apply for Educational Benefits to qualify for Go-To cards. Or purchase through Metro Transit.

Registration is now open! Read this flyer and info sheet to learn how students can catch up on missing credits.

Join South High All Nations students and faculty in setting sights on the skies, Friday, Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. for an astronomical event! "Two-Eye Seeing: African Indigenous Astronomy and NASA Moon to Mars." See poster. | Register. | Learn more.

Seniors and juniors, if you intend to take the ACT, please complete this form by Friday, Feb. 26. Responses will help us secure testing space, determine appropriate safety protocols, and plan for adequate number of proctors. Questions? Contact Elizabeth McMillen.

This spring, Advanced Placement exams will be administered as full-length digital versions of what is normally a pencil and paper test. Read this memo for important details. Questions? Email South High's Advanced Academics Coordinator Fred Cheng.