- Weekly on and off Campus Events

- Important Notice About Finals Week Attendance Passes

- MHHS Events

- Athletic Clearance Event: June 18, 2025

- Freshman Orientation: Save the Date!

- Senior Graduation Week Schedule

- Student Athletes Signing Day Spotlight

- MHHS Senior Important Information & Updates

- New Information For Our Community

- Information Worth Repeating

- Finals Week Bell Schedule (At the Bottom of this Newsletter)

- Office Hours During Summer

We do not deliver office passes to class during finals.

In an effort to not interrupt any final exams, please try to refrain from pulling your student out of school during finals. We know that there may be a situation in which you must pick up your child early. If so, please call our office early enough so that your student can pick up their pass prior to class beginning, or during the nutrition break.

MONDAY JUNE 9

Grades 9-11 Periods 1 & 2, Minimum Day

830AM Senior Checkout @ Textbook Office

900AM Senior Awards @ Pavilion

1000AM Senior Cap & Gown and Regalia Distribution @Aux Gym

1100AM Senior Grad Walks

TUESDAY JUNE 10

Grades 9-11 Periods 3 & 4, Minimum Day

830AM Senior Checkout Makeup @ Textbook office

900AM Senior Breakfast @Amphithreatre

1000AM Senior Graduation practice (5 graduation tickets per graduate distributed after practice) @ Stadium

1253-300PM Last chance* ( Final make-ups, late pick-ups, pay fees etc) @Textbook Office 

*Textbook office subject to closing for staff meeting, please refer to website for operating hours*

WEDNESDAY JUNE 11 - Last Day of School

Grades 9-11 Periods 5 & 6, Minimum Day

1000AM Unified Graduation Celebration @ Library 

400PM Seniors Arrive at Pavilion

600PM Graduation Ceremony @ Stadium

THURSDAY JUNE 12

800AM-200PM Senior Diploma pick-up @ Attendance office

June Events

6/9 | Cap & Grown and Regalia Distributions

6/10 | Senior Breakfast & Graduation Practice 

6/11 | Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony 

6/18 | Athletic Clearance Event 

Pay the athletic clearance fee: $30 >> gofan.co

Time: 8:00-11:30AM

Where: MHHS's Grizzly Pavilion

What: Fun Activities

Campus Tour

Team Games

Questions? levi.ryan@smusd.org

We're over the moon for our senior student-athletes who've decided to take their talents and academic prowess to the next level in college! 🏅📚

Your hard work, resilience, and fiery passion—in the classroom and on the field—have filled our school and community with pride. You've represented us with nothing but the best, showing true integrity and heart. ❤️🐻💛

We're on the edge of our seats to see where your journey takes you next. The future is all yours, and it's looking bright! 🌟 Hats off to you!

On Monday, June 11th, we'll be handing out Cap & Gowns at 10am in the Aux Gym.

Didn't get a chance to order a cap & gown or a tassel? No worries! Milestone Grad will be there selling them during the distribution on Monday, June 9th.

Here's the pricing:

• Tassels are $30. Keep in mind, there might be a small fee if you're paying with credit.
• Cap & Gown with a tassel is $55 if you're paying with cash.
• If you're using a credit card, the Cap & Gown with a tassel will be $58.

Hope to see you there!

Please view ParentSquare message sent on Friday, June 6th to view which bus seniors will be going on. 

Important Reminders:

• The Elementary Grad Walk is Monday, June 9th, at 11:00 am.
• Students are not permitted to leave directly from the elementary school with their parents. All students must return to MHHS by bus.
• Students will board the bus right before 11:00 am.
• We expect to return to campus by noon, pending traffic conditions.
• If you are bringing a cap and gown from home, please remember to bring it with you onto campus Monday morning. Seniors will not have access to their vehicles to retrieve their cap and gown before the event. 
• If you are borrowing a cap and gown and do not have a tassel, you will have the opportunity to purchase one from Jostens on Monday

• Letter from Mr. Baker
• Graduation Parking Updates
• Senior calendar updates

Click HERE!

For our family and friends who can not attend in person, the graduation ceremony will be live streamed! The link to watch will be posted on our website https://missionhillshigh.smusd.org/ 30 minutes before the ceremony begins.

Dear Seniors and Parents/Guardians,

Congratulations on nearing the end of your high school journey!

As you prepare to take your next steps, please remember that colleges require final transcripts.

Heading to college? Don't forget to request:

Your final MHHS transcript
Your community college transcript (if you took community college classes in high school)

These must be sent directly to the college you'll be attending.

DO THIS ASAP to avoid any delays with enrollment, class registration, or housing.

Please see the attached flyer for details and links.

-From Your MHHS Counseling Team

Food Resources

Community Activities

And much more!

Click here to view flyer 

All children are welcome - no enrollment or application needed

Monday- Friday

Breakfast: 7:45-8:15

Lunch: 11:30-12:15

Dates: June 16 - August 1

At: San Marcos Elementary

Where: The Wood House in Woodland Park

1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos, CA 92069

Time: The gates open at 6PM and the concert begins at PM

Seating: No seating available, bring a low back beach chair or blanket for lawn seating

Tickets: Children 12 & under are free. Children 13 and older must have a ticket. Tickets are sold HERE

Residency verification, or re-enrollment for current students, will begin on June 2, 2025.

All current SMUSD families must complete the 2025-2026 residency verification process in order for continuing students to be properly registered for the next school year. If your student is transitioning to a middle or high school next year, the residency verification process will automatically register your child at the designated middle or high school based on your home address. Residency verification is an annual process completed digitally via ParentVUE. Only one ParentVUE account is required to complete this process for all students in your home. Therefore, families with multiple children will submit one residency verification for all students living in the same household. Please note this process is for CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY.

VIDEO TUTORIALS

• How to complete Residency Verification through ParentVUE - English
• Cómo completar Verificación de Residencia en ParentVUE - Español

Seniors received an email from the MHHS Library/Textbook Office on May 1st that listed all of the items and fines on their library accounts. Seniors must return all items listed and pay for any fines on their library accounts no later than Monday, June 9 to receive their graduation tickets. All students will have scheduled class time the week before finals to return textbooks. Outside of these class visits, students are responsible for turning in items on their own time.

Returning students will KEEP their school-issued Chromebook and charger over the summer for use next year. Returning students must turn in their textbooks by the last day of school (Wednesday, June 11). 

What do I owe the Library? 

How to Pay MHHS Library/Chromebook Fines 

If you have any questions about your student's account, please contact us:

MHHS Library/Textbook Office

Phone: 760-290-2733

Email: mhhs.library@smusd.org

Hours: 7:45-4:00, M-F

Follow these instructions click here

For questions contact karen.schuetze@smusd.org or call at 760-290-2755

Wednesday, August 13 Karla Whitaker Academic Coordinator, Cal-SOAP will be offering 2 College Bootcamps Sessions!

Parents and students are welcome, RSVP HERE!

In San Marcos on 06/18

Iglesia del Señor Jesucristo en las Américas San Marcos
332 E. Olive St, San Marcos, CA 92069
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

This summer, Project Next is inviting students on an epic adventure into the realm of commercial real estate! In cahoots with CREW San Diego, we’re rolling out the red carpet for a VIP tour of North City, the buzzing new hotspot in the heart of San Marcos. Students will get the inside scoop from a panel of six industry pros—perfect for those burning questions—before strapping on hard hats to explore two dazzling twelve-story buildings in the making.

Register here

This summer, you'll have the chance to visit four incredible campuses: Mira Costa TCI, UC Irvine, Cal State Long Beach and Point Loma Nazarene University. Transportation is free - just bring your own lunch (except the Mira Costa TCI visit), wear comforable walking shoes, and get ready to explore what your future could look like! Don't miss out on this opportunity to see these schools up close.

The bus will depart from San Marcos High School at 8:30 am each day.

🗓️ Choose your visits(s):

• Friday, June 20 | Mira Costa TCI
• Monday, June 23 | UC Irvine
• Tuesday, June 24 | Cal State Long Beach
• Wednesday, June 25 | Point Loma Nazarene University

Register here

Students from ALL high schools are welcome to attend. Students may attend any or all visits!

Project Next's Summer FYI (Future You Initiative)

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for our FYI Summer 2025 workshop: Pack Your Future – The Essentials for Adulting 101.

This two-day event helps students build essential life and career skills before they graduate. From financial literacy and personal development to communication and goal setting, students will walk away more confident, more prepared—and more excited for what’s next.

Registration link: bit.ly/SummerFYI2025

This is a reminder that all students who park in the school’s student parking lot must have a valid parking permit. We conduct regular parking sweeps, and students who do not have a permit or are in violation of the parking policy will receive the following consequences:

• 1st Violation: Warning
• 2nd Violation: May result in a $20 citation fee
• 3rd Violation: May result in towing

Additionally, first-time permit applicants are required to complete a Start Smart course with a parent/guardian.

We believe every student deserves access to education and support, regardless of immigration status. 

We’re here to uplift our students and empower them with financial aid and scholarship resources, and guidance for their educational journey

You are not alone, and your dreams matter. 

Follow for updates, support, and inspiration!

https://sites.google.com/smusd.org/mhhs-counseling/dreamer-resource-hub 

Students, staff and families: Remember, even during summer break, you're not alone.

The San Marcos Unified School District Care Match site is available 24/7/365 over the summer for parents and children to anonymously search and book appointments with mental health providers: caresolace.com/sanmarcos 

Teen Guide to Mental Health and Wellness

ParentSquare is the primary communication platform for all school communication throughout SMUSD, utilizing email, text, and app notifications. We encourage parents to download the free mobile app and view their Notifications settings on when and how they are notified.

For a quick Parent 101 ParentSquare video overview, please click here.

Students will be using their SMUSD google account to "Sign in with Google". You can also sign in using the website: https://www.mystudentsquare.com/signin

Check out the StudentSquare- Getting Started Guide

We take the safety of our students and staff seriously, and a part of this is ensuring everyone who is on a school campus is cleared and approved to be present. As a result, there is a new volunteer clearance process with different requirements for different types of school or classroom volunteer commitments.

We have outlined each of these volunteer levels with their requirements, please click here for more information or see the flyer here.

SMUSD has a new webstore for online purchases. All Mission Hills students and families will need to create an account to purchase items online. If you have any questions about creating your webstore account email our ASB Director, Mrs. O’Neil, at jocelyn.oneil@smsud.org.

>> HOW TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT

>> HOW TO ADD MULTIPLE STUDENTS

A-Ca | Mrs. Baker: cherryl.baker@smusd.org

Ce-Gal | Mrs. Segal: angela.segal@smusd.org

Gam-Ja | Mr. Cruz: eric.cruz@smusd.org

Je-Men | Ms. Molina: carolyn.molina@smusd.org

Mer-Pg | Mrs. Goldstein: kathleen.goldstein@smusd.org

Ph-Sh | Mrs. Martinez Alejandre: susan.martinezalejandre@smusd.org

Si-Z | Mrs. Rios: adriana.rios@smusd.org

CTE/ Future Ready Counselor | Mrs. Brizeno stephanie.brizeno@smusd.org

MHHS Counseling Department Resources

Click here for the Counseling Department website.

PROGRESS REPORT DATES

02/28 | Progress Report 1

04/25 | Progress Report 2

06/11 | Semester 2 Final Report Card

ParentVUE

If you are new to MHHS, need a ParentVUE Activation Code, or have trouble logging into your account, please contact Angela Ochoa at Angela.Ochoa@smusd.org or (760) 290-2720.

@mhhs.grizzlies

@mhhs_counseling

@librarymhhs

@mhhs.silvertip

@mhhspto

@mhhs.ybk

@missionhillsasb

@mhhs_futurecenter

Click here to view all Growlers.

Office Hours During Summer June 12th-30th*

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

760-290-2700

*Office will be closed July 1st-July 25th*

WEBSITE // Please check missionhillshigh.smusd.org for daily updates and information.

At Mission Hills we strive to provide our students and families with clear and effective communication. If you would like to see additional information in our newsletter please reach out and let us know. As always, we are here to help and support our community.