Dear Morgan Families,

I hope this message finds you well as we continue moving forward into the second semester of the school year.

I would like to remind families that there will be no school on Monday, January 19, 2026, as we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday.

As we begin the second semester, I want to emphasize the importance of punctuality. Our new tardy system is now fully in place. Students who arrive late to class will receive consequences on the same day. Once a student reaches five tardies, they will be assigned lunch detention. If a student does not serve their assigned lunch detention, additional consequences for non-compliance will be issued. We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing the importance of arriving to school and class on time.

The second semester is a critical time for growth. Our teachers use what they learned about each student during the first semester to intentionally plan supports and strategies to help every student succeed in every class. This is when targeted support, progress monitoring, and enrichment truly take shape.

We strongly encourage all students to develop strong study habits and to take advantage of tutoring opportunities when they need extra support. Asking for help and putting in the effort are key components of academic success, and our staff is here to support every student along the way.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can ensure a strong and successful second semester for all Morgan Mustangs.

Go Mustangs!

Brittney Wilhelm
Principal, Aquilla J. Morgan High School

Parents and guardians can now report student absences online at any time using our convenient Absence Reporting Form.

English Form: Click here

Spanish Form: Click here

Please note the following guidelines:

Absences reported after 7:00 AM on the day of the absence may not update records before the start of school. However, all absences will still generate an automated notification.

Absences must be reported within 48 hours of the missed school day to be reflected in attendance records.

Submitting the form does not guarantee the absence will be excused. Families may use the form for up to 6 excused absences per school year. After that, a doctor’s or professional note is required.

Supporting documentation (e.g., doctor’s note, funeral program, court request, military forms) must be uploaded to the Focus Parent App or delivered directly to the school.

When completing the form, please include your child’s full name and student ID to ensure accurate processing.

All Morgan students should now have their student ID card. IDs must be visible at all times while on campus.

• Need a replacement? Visit the office—replacements are $5.

• Lunch lines move faster when students use the barcode on their ID to scan.

• All school events moving forward will require an ID for entry.

Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe and efficient!

We love celebrating the amazing things happening in our Morgan Mustang community—and we want to hear from you! If you have photos or good news you'd like to share in our upcoming Sunday newsletters, please email them to morgan.high@hcps.net with the subject line “Newsletter.”

Let’s make sure we highlight what matters most to our families and showcase the great things coming out of Morgan!

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