December 2024
Volume XV Issue 1 MESSAGE f rom the
Principal
As we conclude the first semester and the busy holiday season, I look back with much gratitude for all that our students and staff accomplished so far this year. We have so much to celebrate at “The Ship” in the first half of the 2024-2025 school year including athletic successes, field trips, competition success, club participation, and academics! To highlight a few notable groups, our MHS Army JROTC has been in full swing of participating in competitions including Raiders and Rifle Team, and our Raiders team finished 5th in the state! In addition, our JROTC cadets participated in events around the community such as the Veterans Day Parade and other ceremonies and recognitions around Flagler. Our Theater department had a great fall season, including their fall play “Up the Down Staircase” and preparing their District Thespian Festival pieces, including a one-act and several solo and ensemble pieces, which were recognized with superior ratings at the District Festival! Our Blue Steel Steelband is now world-famous, having performed for an international group of educators at the Apple Distinguished Schools conference in Orlando. In addition, they performed at the Flagler Beach First Friday, and the Starlight Parade, as well as putting on their performances at MHS during their Caribbean Cafe and their Holiday Concert. The Band of Pirates Marching Band wrapped up a hugely successful season by earning straight superiors at their Music Performance Assessment in November. Our band also performed at the Flagler Beach Christmas Parade and put on their annual Holiday Concert in the Pirate Theater for parents and community members. Our talented piano, guitar, and chorus musicians also shared their talents with the community with their concerts this winter season. We’re also proud of the community service that our students have been engaged with in this season of giving. From food drives, angel trees, and our annual Breakfast with Santa, groups like the National Honor Society, Key Club, Interact, and the Leo Club are helping our students give back to the local community and those less fortunate. As we turn the page from 2024 to 2025, we eagerly anticipate the completion of our expansion project and hope to be moved into our new space in the early weeks of 2025. I thank all of the members of our Matanzas community for your support of Pirate Nation and wish all of our students, parents, and guardians a safe and happy holiday season.
R high school 3535 Pirate Nation Way Palm Coast, FL 32137
Administration Ms. Kristin Bozeman Principal
Ms. Sara Novak Assistant Principal
Mr. Josh Scott Assistant Principal
Ms. Savannah Brock Assistant Principal
Ms. Kara Minn Assistant Principal
Mr. John White Dean
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