Communication

We have two methods of emailing students and parents. First is a service called Blackboard, which allows us to send email and call phones with messages. We control the contact list in Blackboard, and a recent upgrade has opened up a new set of abilities that we are just now beginning to explore (i.e. sending texts, calling multiple numbers). The second service is called Constant Contact. This is an opt-in email service, wherein anyone on the planet can add their email address to receive information from the school. You can add your email address to the Constant Contact list by clicking HERE.

Both of these services are helpful, but at this time of the year, as we begin the process of inputting the hundreds of email, phone and address changes parents submitted on the ubiquitous start-of-the-school-year forms, I am in a quandary as to which list to use. I don't want to add more email by using both, which is the easier option, but with only three secretaries for a building that contains over 1,000 people, it takes time to accurately update our listings in Blackboard. However, this is tempered by the need to keep parents, students, and the community informed of what is happening at MHS. This Blog is my main vehicle for communication, and with 36,000 views last year, it appears to be effective. As a parent of two high school students, however, I recognize the challenges of parents to add one more thing to do in order to know what is happening at school.

So, for the time being, I am going to email my blog link all y'all through Blackboard and Direct Connect. If you've changed email addresses (and there are a lot of you), please add your new address to our list by using the link, above.

Thank you.