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JANUARY 2026

Annual College Credit Plus Information Meeting: The annual required parent meeting for the State of Ohio CCP will be held on Monday, January 12th, at 6:30 p.m. in the MCC Worship Center. Details will be emailed closer to the meeting date. You must attend if your student plans to apply for CCP hours for the 2026-27 school year.  Attendance is also required if your rising junior/senior class student is interested in enrolling in the Cedarvillle Dual Enrollment Personal Finance option for the 2026-27 school year.
 
Parent/Teacher Conferences:  Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 5, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Details will be sent closer to the date.
 
Junior Class ACT Testing Day: Juniors will take the State-Funded ACT Test on Tuesday, February 24th at MCS. There is no charge for this test. Information will be sent closer to the date. Practice tests are available at ACT.org.
 
Class of 2027 and 2028: A College/Career/Military planning information slideshow will be sent to families in January. This is in lieu of an in-person meeting. The narrated presentation will prepare you early for applications, scholarships, financial aid, and recommendation letters, as well as information for universities, trade schools, military enlistment, and the workforce.  

Class of 2029 Meetings: Individual meetings for the Class of 2029 will be held in January. Sophomore year scheduling and college career planning will be discussed during study hall or lunchtime. Parents are also welcome to schedule a meeting.
 
End of Course Testing: April 7-10th is the spring End of Course Testing window for all students enrolled in HS courses requiring an end-of-course test. This includes 8th-graders enrolled in Algebra I. Students in Grades 3-7 will also participate in required state tests appropriate for their grade level. Specific information will be sent closer to the testing week. Visit education.ohio.gov/parents for sample tests and questions.
 
Service Hours: It's never too early to begin serving others! Yearly service hour requirements are Grade 7: 5 hours, Grade 8: 10 hours, Grade 9: 10 hours, Grade 10: 20 hours, Grade 11: 30 hours, and Grade 12: 40 hours. Hours should be logged using documentation sheets located in the hallway across from the HS office. It is encouraged that your child turn in service logs to their Bible teacher at the end of each 9-week grading period. This enables their progress toward the yearly requirement to be viewed on each report card throughout the year! Please refer to the MCS Parent/Student Handbook for more details.
 
FAFSA 2025: Application window for the 2026-27 school year opened on October 1st. Visit studentaid.gov to learn more.
 
ACT/SAT: Students interested in taking these tests should visit ACT.org or SAT.org for test dates, registration, and practice opportunities.
 
Senior/Juniors: Stay active in college and scholarship searches. Create spreadsheets to help you organize information regarding deadlines, application requirements, and notes. Please schedule an appointment with Mrs. Ladd if you have questions or need assistance.
 
College/University Application Window: Colleges and universities began accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year on August 1st. Seniors should keep a spreadsheet of application requirements for each school. Please see Mrs. Ladd if you have any questions about the application process.
 
College Visits: Seniors have up to 5 excused absences for in-person college visits. This number also includes needed travel days. Juniors may have 2 days for excused college visits. Please bring a business card from the college to the HS office upon return as a visit verification.

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