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How The Herd is Adjusting to The Semester Change

By: Sophie Craciunescu “I think the semester change is great! I enjoy no longer having to stretch my attention span across two-and-a-half hour courses. Alternating classes made me feel disconnected from the course, as I would continue with two different subjects for a week before coming back having forgotten material. It truly feels like the authentic high school experience, and I am very grateful.” – … Continue reading How The Herd is Adjusting to The Semester Change

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Crossfit at MD

By: Mohammad Alqashqish Image source: Mohammad Alqashqish CrossFit at MDHS is being run by multiple teachers who are not necessarily gym teachers. What is CrossFit all about? “CrossFit is a fitness lifestyle characterized by safe, effective exercise and sound nutrition. It really is just a kind of a method for being healthy in our bodies and minds! At MD – we really want CrossFit to … Continue reading Crossfit at MD

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Student Trustees’ Fall General Meeting

By: Kacy Bao (HDSB Student Trustee) Photo credits: Student Trustee Adam Morgenstern As a Grade 12 student from MDHS, I am honoured to be one of the two HDSB student trustees during the 2021/2022 school year. I, along with my co-student trustee Vandy Widyalankara, attended the Student Trustee Conference earlier this month in Toronto. The annual Fall General Meeting was organized by the Ontario Student … Continue reading Student Trustees’ Fall General Meeting

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MD Healthcare SHSM Donates Baby Kits to United Way

By: Surabhi Arkalgud and Eleena Sen Photo: Eleena Sen Each year, the Healthcare SHSM looks to involve staff and students in supporting a local charity that is working in the health sector. Recently, the Healthcare SHSM donated baby kits to United Way Halton & Hamilton to benefit refugee families new to Canada from Afghanistan.  Photo: Eleena Sen The kits were delivered to the UWHH Community … Continue reading MD Healthcare SHSM Donates Baby Kits to United Way

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Clubs, News

MD’s Drama Council Logo Contest

By: Ayesha Siddiqua & Vika Grochev Drama Council is back this year at MD with some exciting news! To start fresh this year, Rebekah Morales, a Grade 10 member of the team, came up with the idea of changing the logo for our Instagram and Twitter accounts.  The contest began accepting new logo suggestions starting early November and the last day to submit was November … Continue reading MD’s Drama Council Logo Contest

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Curious About How to Get a GREAT CAREER in the Skilled Trades?

Image Source A FREE one hour webinar on how to get employed in the skilled trades is happening on Thursday, Nov. 25 from 12 – 1 p.m. This is for anyone who is at all interested in navigating their way to a solid career after high school. The registration link is below.  It’s an opportunity to learn about what skilled trade employers are looking for, … Continue reading Curious About How to Get a GREAT CAREER in the Skilled Trades?

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Clubs, News, Sports

Milton Mustangs Host Special Senior Football Event

By: Esther Fasanu & Eleena Sen After a month of planning, preparation, and collaboration between various clubs at Milton District, the Equity Team held a football game for the Senior Boys’ football team on Wednesday, November 10th, the first fundraiser group event in nearly two years.  The GSA greatly contributed to the event by selling delicious snacks and drinks for the students watching. Students had … Continue reading Milton Mustangs Host Special Senior Football Event

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Evan Taylor Achieves Podium Finish at OFSAA

By: Eleena Sen Evan Taylor claims the title of the 3rd fastest senior boy in Ontario!  Advancing from the Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference (GHAC) after winning first place, he headed to Lakefield for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 2021! With a time of 19:27, he ran 6km with lots of hills and elevation throughout the course. He’s worked incredibly hard day in … Continue reading Evan Taylor Achieves Podium Finish at OFSAA

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Hey Hey Hey! It’s the GSA

By: Surabhi Arkalgud Gender Sexuality Alliance is a club at Milton District High School that unites and supports the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. They provide a safe and inclusive space for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and allies to gather and socialize, as well as educate and advocate.  Meetings are every Thursday at lunch and everyone is welcome to participate! GSA is a space where you can meet like-minded people … Continue reading Hey Hey Hey! It’s the GSA

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Mustang Messenger Marketing

By: Sophie Craciunescu The Mustang Messenger team was hard at work leading up to the MDHS football game on Wednesday, November 10th! At our weekly Tuesday meeting after school, our team was busy putting together a sign to advertise the website. Working into overtime and using up our lunch the next day, the sign was completed.  Using a creative design and real newspapers collected by … Continue reading Mustang Messenger Marketing

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