Midland High School 
Barks and Bites- September 24, 2010
Barks and Bites
Respect our Past!
 
Fear our Future!
 
new bulldog m
 
 
Fall, 2010 
September 24-7:30
Homecoming
MHS vs. San Angelo
 
Sept. 30
Senior Panoramic Picture 1st pd. (start lining up at 8:00 AM on west side of building)
 
October 1
Last day of 1st 6 weeks
 
October 11
Staff Development Day
No School
 
October 13
PSAT Test- All Sophomores
Late Start for seniors and juniors not testing
 
October 19-22
Exit TAKS Retakes
 
PSAT TESTING
October 13 Sophomores and about 120 juniors will take the PSAT.  Seniors and the rest of the juniors will start school after testing (late start- 1:10)  Juniors needing to sign up can do so with the bookkeeper ($15) before school and during lunch until October 8th.  Sophomores are required to attend and test.  MHS provides the test for sophomores at no cost.  Find out more...
Open House Thank You 
     Thanks for joining us at Open House Tuesday night.  We gave away over 800 magnets and 1000 static cling bumper stickers and had a great crowd.   In addition, welcome to all of the folks that signed up for "Barks and Bites" that evening. Thanks again, and keep those lines of communication open. 
 
 
On behalf of the PTSA, thanks for your support of the PTSA fundraiser held during 3rd period.  If you were not able to donate but wanted to, simply reply directly and contact information will be sent to you upon that request.
Peace, Love and Bulldogs 

purple and gold peace sign

Homecoming Game: Midland High School will take on San Angelo Central at 7:30 p.m. at Grande Communications Stadium.
 
The MHS Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime of the game. 
 
Volleyball:  Varsity goes for 5-0 as they work to stay undefeated in District play.  They begin at 5:00 at MHS with free hot dogs for all before the game.
In the next "Barks and Bites"- Good news for MHS related to AP Scholars, Fashion Design students take top honors, how to sign up for the SAT, calendars for seniors and juniors as well as more on PSAT testing on October 13.  
A note from the principal:
 
This last Sunday I had the opportunity to see the Dallas Cowboys play Chicago at the new stadium.  It was an experience to say the least, and my first Cowboy's game ever.  The facility puts awe into those entering the doors.  Of course, the Cowboys lost the game.
 
I was disappointed with the outcome of the Cowboys game, but other than that, I found myself comparing the NFL game to the experience at Grande on Friday night, this same weekend.  A Cowboys game is an EVENT, no doubt.  But the corporate atmosphere of the team and the belligerent atmosphere of the 90,000 fans was not an experience I would choose to repeat soon (don't tell my wife and kids, I got the tickets for father's day).   
 
The Midland High game was a different story.  I am so proud of Midland High, and how our school showed the community just a part of what Midland High is about.  The JROTC Flag Corps started it off by presenting the Colors. The student council flag runners and cheerleaders led the team out onto the field. The cheerleaders showed their support and led the crowd on during the game. 
 
The halftime show was simply amazing.  Mr. Collins and his staff put together a show that sounded and looked great.  They had one position change where students interlaced with one another at a pace that brought applause from the entire crowd during the music.  To end the half-time show, the Starz dance team were out to impress and made that happen!
 
Finally, the MHS Bulldog football team put on an impressive show as they defeated Monterey by more points than I can recall.  They were not out to embarrass anyone, as the fourth string tailback got in on the action and scored.  They won with grace and showed great sportsmanship.
 
Some might read this and get caught up in the fact that this is all extra-curricular.  Still, I write this because it was our MHS students that made this such a successful event. It is a great joy to see our students produce this "show" for the entertainment of the school community.
 
If you get Cowboy's tickets for father's day, by all means go and have a great time.  Maybe they will win when you are there. 
 
If you want a neat experience to enjoy with your kids and at the same time, support the Midland High Bulldogs, come join us Friday night.  Kickoff is at 7:30 at Grande against San Angelo.  Don't miss it since it is homecoming.  We will crown our homecoming queen during halftime. 
 
 
Jeff Horner
Principal
 
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