Programs
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Academic Team
The MHS Academic team presently consists of seven students. Mr. Easton is the
coach/sponsor of the team. The academic team participates in several
academic/quizbowl tournaments througout the year. In addition to participating
in tournaments around the region, the team will this year be taking part in two
Knowledge Master Open tournaments. The Knowledge Master Open is a computer-based tournament that involves teams from around the nation and in other
countries as well.
College Summit
College Summit is a new class at Matewan High School. Matewan High is the only school in Mingo County offering the course for seniors at the present time. College Summit helps students prepare for college and the world of work. By the end of their senior year, students will have produced their own Senior Portfolio, which they can use to apply to almost any opportunity they would like to pursue after high school. The students are provided with a Navigator, which is a planning workbook, organizer, and information resource. It includes all of the important information, dates, and deadlines that high school seniors need to help them complete the necessary steps of the college application process such as: matching colleges to student needs, registering for tests, filing financial aid forms, applying for scholarships, submitting applications, getting teacher recommendations, writing a personal statement, guidance on career preparation, applying for jobs and internships, writing resumes and cover letters, interviewing, job shadowing, etc.
MHS Music
An outside link to the MHS Music Department.
HI-Y Club
Program Sponsor: Joseph Hunt
Group Photo:
Officers:
Amber D-President, Della M-Vice President, Amanda H- Secretary, Rachel S- Treasurer, Brittany M- Historian, and Rebecca D- Chaplain
