MAHS STUDENTS ATTENDING CHARTER SCHOOLS DAY ON THE HILL EVENT
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On Wednesday, March 11, 2009, MAHS students and parents will visit our state capital for the annual Charter Schools Day on the Hill. This annual event was created as an opportunity to meet and talk with local legislators about the Tennessee Charter School statutes. This year, over 40 parents and students will be in attendance from MAHS. We want to meet as many legislators as possible and tell them about all of the good things happening at MAHS and in other Tennessee charter schools.
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From the Director's Desk
WOW, what a start to the 2009 calendar year. There have been all sorts of activities here at MAHS during the past couple of months, the best of which was the inaugural celebration of President Barack Obama. But there were many more activities and we'll tell you about a few in the news items below.
We are well into the second half of the school year and the excitment continues. In January, MAHS students celebrated Martin Luther King's birthday and the swearing in of the first African American as President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. In February, Black History Month, we celebrated the historical accomplishments of African Americans here in this country. Our basketball teams wrapped up their seasons and our baseball teams are about to begin theirs.
Next month, MAHS students will take their TCAP exams and we will finish the school year with a flurry of curricular and extracurricular activities through May of this year. And don't forget, you can find more information about MAHS on our WEBSITE at http://mahsmiddleandhigh.com/. Take care! Curtis Weathers, Executive Director |
Parent Reminders
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March 11th -- Charter Schools Day on the Hill (all day)
March 14th -- MAHS Concert 5:00 p.m. Alpha Church
March 16 - 20 -- Spring Break
March 27th - Choices Sleepover
March 28th -- Father / Son Barbecue (100 Black Men of MAHS)
April 6 - 9 -- TCAP Practice IV
April 18th -- Service Learning Day
April 18th - 5th Six Weeks ends
April 20 - 24 -- TCAP Exams (4 x 100!!)
April 24th -- TCAP Dance
April 27th -- Plato Summer School Begins
April 29th -- Report Cards Issued
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MAHS News and Announcements |
WOW! What an Inaugural Celebration!!
Well, it's official, Ame rica has its first African American President, Barack Obama. And boy, does he have his work cut out for him. A bad economy, two wars, a housing crisis, and a banking system on the verge of collapse. But with all of that, MAHS students are wishing President Obama the very best! "He holds our future in his hands," one MAHS student said.
We'll keep you in our prayers President Obama! The students of MAHS are pulling for you!
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Thank You FedEx ! MLK Day at MAHS
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100 Black Men of MAHS, High School Chapter
Members of 100 Black Men of MAHS, High School Chapter executive committee members have had a busy start of the 2009 calendar year. On March 9th, they attended a Leadership Conference at the University of Memphis; in February, several members of the Executive Committee visited Jackson, Mississippi to meet and talk with state legislators about charter schools; they've hosted several school events including the MAHS Inaugural Celebration, MLK Day, and a science teachers city-wide professional development session. In each case, they have been impressive. They will represent the school on March 11th in Nashville, Tennessee for Charter School Day on the Hill where they will again talk with local and state legislators about the benefits of charter schools. Click the photo above to read more about 100 BMM.
100 Black Men of MAHS Facebook Page
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Speaker of Tennessee's House of Representatives Visits MAHS.
Kent Williams, newly elected Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives paid a visit to MAHS Saturday, February 28th. His visit was part of a city-wide tour of Memphis, sponsored by State
Representative G.A. Hardaway, Sr. and the Shelby County Democratic Caucus. He received a warm welcome from MAHS students during our Saturday school session.
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MAHS Participates in Childhood Obesity 5K Walk / Run!
Almost 300 MAHS students participated in the
Fight for Life 5K Run/Walkathon at Shelby Farms this past Saturday
(March 7th). This event was part of the community's fight against Childhood Obesity,
one of the causes MAHS has adopted as a school. Students raised over
$1,000 for this event!!
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MAHS Students Celebrate African Americans during Black History Program
MAHS students performed songs, skits, dance
routines, and speeches in celebration of the accomplishments of famous,
and not so famous, African Americans in the school's annual Black
History Program. The MAHS choir sang three songs and there were
several dramatizations depicting great moments and great people in
African American history, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X,
Jackie Robinson, and, of course, Barack Obama.
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Sports Round-Up |
Baseball Season is Here!
 Boys baseball season is finally here! The coaches are excited, the players are ready to play...and WIN! This is only our second baseball season here at MAHS and our players are extremely excited. Last year, our first season actually turned out pretty good. This year will be even better!  Girls softball is here as well! Last year, the girls finished with a very respectable record. This year they hope to do even better. They have been practicing hard and we expect them to get off to a winning start. Our first baseball/softball games are with Southside, March 10th, Stay tuned! Note: MAHS track season was canceled because of budget cuts.
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Extra Curricular |
Extra curricular activities at MAHS are an important part of school life. These programs and activities provide enjoyment for students and contributes to their overall growth and development. We enjoy our extra curricular programs at MAHS and we're always interested in expanding our offerings. Coronation Ball was a Blast!! This year's Coronation Ball was a big
success and a lot of fun. Mr. and Miss MAHS and their court are listed
below. Congratulations to all of the winners! Mr. MAHS: Omar Williams
Ms. MAHS: Quannesha Underwood
9th Grade
Mr. 9th Grade: Jalen Phipps
Ms. 9th Grade: Ashley Hawkins
8th Grade
Mr. 8th Grade: Johnathan Higginbottom
Ms. 8th Grade: Zhane Daniels
7th Grade
Mr. 7th Grade: Jamie Coleman
Ms. 7th Grade: Robbie Williams
6th Grade
Mr. 6th Grade: Darion Morton
Ms. 6th Grade: Jerrian Mills
Click to see more photos of Coronation BallMajorettes & Drumline Win 1st Place, AGAIN!
 MAHS Majorettes and Drumline have been super busy the last couple of months. Since January they have competed in three Jamborees, performed in the Black History Program and marched in one parade. Of the three Jamborees they've competed in, they have brought home two first place trophies and a second place, which should have been a first place, but we'll leave that alone! They are clearly in a class by themselves...in championship form! Congratulations Ms. Robinson, Cory and the team.  Our Praise Dancers, Step Team, and Choir have been busy as well with performances all over the greater Memphis area. Our Step Team competed last month and brought home first place and third place trophies! And just another reminder, our MAHSvelous Choir will be in concert March 14, 2009 with a special performance by our praise dancers. See our calendar for details. Click to see more majorette/drumline pictures  Click to see more step team pictures Click photo to see additional pictures |
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Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to read our e-news update . We hope you have enjoyed reading about our school. You will receive our next edition in about 30 days. Take care!
Curtis Weathers
Director, Memphis Academy of Health Sciences
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