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UPDATED GUIDELINES – READ CAREFULLY!
SPIRIT OF MIDWAY AWARD 2016-2017
The Spirit of Midway Award is a partnership created by the MISD Education Foundation
and the Midway High School PTA to promote and recognize the achievement, initiative
and community service of MHS students. It is voluntary, noncompetitive and open to all
current MHS students.
The award culminates with a recognition event each spring. Students must submit an
application between January 23 and 27, 2017 to be considered for the Spirit of Midway
Award. Early applications will not be accepted.
To earn the award, a student must qualify in three areas:
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Grades – Earn 80 or above in each class for the fall semester (Multiplier does apply)
Campus Involvement – Participate in at least 2 extracurricular MHS student groups
Community Service – Perform at least 20 hours of voluntary community service on at
least two different qualifying projects from Jan. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016*
*Note: Credit for community service and campus involvement for incoming freshmen and new
students to MHS begins June 4, 2016.
The following steps must be completed in order to qualify:
1. Complete Application Form.
2. Attach copy of fall semester report card OR copy of semester grades from HAC.
3. Complete MHS Campus Involvement Form with signatures.
4. Complete Community Service Forms (Separate Community Service Form for each
activity must be included even if separate documentation letter is attached).
5. Turn in completed packet* to Spirit of Midway box at Counselor’s Office between
January 23 and 27, 2017 during regular Counselor’s office hours (8-4:30).
*CHECK YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY!
Any information left blank or incomplete or submitted after the specified due
date will invalidate your application and no award will be given. You cannot
be given a chance to resubmit after the application due date.
Spirit of Midway activities might help you qualify for the Congressional Award for youth involvement. For
more information, visit http://www.congressionalaward.org/
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Spirit of Midway Application 2016-2017
Name: ___________________________________________________________________Grade: _____
(Submit name, as it should appear in PRINT for publication)
Student ID:________________________________ Student e-mail:____________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________________________________________
Have you received this award before? No_____ Yes_____ If yes, what year(s)? ____________
Seniors only: Are you eligible to receive the 4 year Spirit of Midway designation? __________
____ Check here if you have registered at the Congressional Award website
(www.congressionalaward.org). If so, please print out proof of completed registration
and attach to this form. Your commitment will be recognized on our web page.
Please initial to show you have done the following:
____ Attach a copy of your fall semester report card or Home Access Center report
showing fall semester grades. Providing the report is your responsibility.
____ Attach a completed copy of the MHS Campus Involvement Form with signatures.
____ Attach completed copies of the Community Service Forms. A separate Community
Service Form for each activity must be included even if separate documentation
letter is attached*. Signed proof that you participated in at least TWO DIFFERENT
ACTIVITIES is required.
____ Turn in completed packet** to the Spirit of Midway box located in the Counselor’s
office between January 23-27, 2017 by 4:30 p.m. that Friday.
Honor Code: I certify that I have met the requirements for the Spirit of Midway Award &
give permission for my credentials to be validated.
Student Signature: ________________________________________Date: _____________
Parent Signature __________________________________________Date:_____________
Students qualifying for the award will be listed on the Spirit of Midway Banner. It is your responsibility to:
 Verify the spelling of your name, using the lists provided at the announcement party.
 Retrieve a Spirit of Midway recognition event invitation available on same day awards are posted.
*Additional hours may be submitted to count toward the award in the event that other submitted hours do
not qualify. You are encouraged to contact Lisa Clevenger, PTA Spirit of Midway chair, at
[email protected] to verify eligibility of service.
**CHECK YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY! Any information left blank or incomplete or submitted after the
specified due date will invalidate your application and no award will be given. You cannot be given a
chance to resubmit after the application due date.
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Spirit of Midway 2016-2017
Guidelines for MHS Campus Involvement
Joining with other students who share like interests encourages personal growth,
strengthens academic experiences and fosters skills in teamwork and leadership. Typically,
any MHS student organization which requires some commitment outside the regular
school day will meet the involvement requirement. The appropriate Midway teacher,
sponsor, coach or staff member will validate the participation by signature.
Please remember that you may not apply service hours that benefit your campus
involvement group or club to the community service portion of this application.
Examples of qualifying MHS campus groups:
AP English Club
Art Club
Astronomy Club
Athletic Teams
(football, golf, etc.)
Band
Blue Crew
Panther Patrol
Business Professionals
of America
Cheerleaders
Choir
Class Officers
Color Guard
Computer Club
Courtside Cuties/Crew
Debate Team
*This is not a comprehensive list
Diamond Darlings
Drama
Fellowship of Christian
Students
Future Farmers of
America
FCCLA
French Club
German Club
Goal Tenders
Diversified Cooperative
Program
Journalism Club
Link Crew
MCJROTC
Midway Special Athletes
Mock Trial Team
National Honor Society
Newspaper Staff
Orchestra/Strings
Peer Assistance
Leadership
Panther Players
Panther Patrol
Robotics Club
Soccer Sweethearts
Spanish Club
Student Council
Thespians
United Nations in
Today’s Youth Culture Club
UIL Academic
Competitions
Yearbook Staff
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SPIRIT OF MIDWAY AWARD 2016-2017
MHS CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT FORM
Name: _____________________________________________________ Grade: ___________
The Spirit of Midway Award requires participation in at least two student groups at Midway
High School. Incoming freshmen and new students to MHS will begin June 4, 2016. Most
student groups that require participation outside of the regular school day should qualify.
The definition of “participation” may vary greatly. As in life, the more you “jump in” and
give of yourself, the richer the experience!
Student Group #1: _________________________________________________________
How did you contribute to the organization?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
I certify that the contributions as stated above were completed:
Signature of sponsor: ______________________________________ Date: ________________
Printed name of sponsor/validator: _______________________________________________
Student Group #2: ________________________________________________________
How did you contribute to the organization?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
I certify that the contributions as stated above were completed:
Signature of sponsor: ______________________________________ Date: ________________
Printed name of sponsor/validator: __________________________________________________
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Spirit of Midway 2016-2017
Guidelines for Acceptable Community Service
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*******NEW in 2016*******
MISD Concession Stand service will not count toward Spirit of Midway volunteer
hours.
20 hours of community service required this year to qualify for award.
Service hours must be performed without pay, compensation or reward and with adult
supervision. Mandatory or court-ordered community service does not apply. Strive for
activities that benefit the community at large and not only your personal, school or church
family life. You may count hours that you earn through your church and school, but
please make sure they align themselves with the SoM guidelines. Participation in an event
does not constitute community service; you must work for or at the event in some
capacity. Please remember that you may not apply service hours that benefit your
campus involvement group or club to the community service portion of this application.
Examples of acceptable community service organizations (not a comprehensive list):
The Advocacy Center
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
Art Center of Waco
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boy Scouts of America (excluding Flags over Bear
Country)
Boy & Girls Clubs
Cameron Park Zoo
Camp Fire
Caritas
Church (or worship center) Activities
City of Waco Parks and Recreation
Compassion Ministries
CDC Housing Projects
Dr Pepper Museum
Elementary School Carnivals
Family Abuse Center
Feast of Sharing – HEB Feast for Families
Food For Families
Friends for Life
Girl Scouts of America**
Goodwill
Habitat for Humanity
Head Start
Hillcrest Hospital Volunteer
Historic Waco Foundation
Humane Society
Keep Waco Beautiful
MCYC
MHMR
Mayborn Museum
Meals on Wheels
Mission Waco
Multiple Sclerosis Run**
Providence Hospital Volunteer
Public Library Aide
Race for the Cure**
Relay for Life**
Salvation Army
Shepherd’s Heart
Special Olympics**
Talitha Koum Institute
Toys for Tots Distribution
United Way
Very Special Fishing Event
Waco Civic Theater**
Waco Family Health Center Jr. Volunteer
Waco Wetlands
Waco Symphony**
YMCA
Youth Commission – (Community Projects only)
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE YOUR PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR SERVICE HOURS. If your volunteer
service is not listed above, contact the Spirit of Midway chair, Lisa Clevenger, at [email protected] to be
certain it is eligible. Additional hours may be submitted to count toward the award in the event that other
submitted hours do not qualify. You are encouraged to contact Lisa Clevenger to verify eligibility of service.
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SPIRIT OF MIDWAY AWARD 2016-2017
COMMUNITY SERVICE FORM
Name: ______________________________________________________ Grade: ___________
The Spirit of Midway Award requires at least 20 hours of community service per calendar year.
Sharing your time and talents for the benefit of others is an important component of the award.
Service activities must be performed without pay or compensation, under adult supervision, for an
approved non-profit charitable organization benefitting the community at large. Mandatory or
court-ordered community service will not apply. AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT PROJECTS MUST BE
COMPLETED FOR THE 20-HOUR TOTAL. Hours must be completed between January 1, 2016
and December 31, 2016. Community service for incoming freshmen and new students to
MHS begins June 4, 2016. The form below must be completed even if you attach separate
documentation.
Name of organization and location of service:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe your activities:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe how the community benefited:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Date(s) of service:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Make copies of this form as needed for community service hour verification. This page MUST be
completed even if you attach a signed volunteer form from an organization. Use one form per
activity. Please do not group different service activities together. Additional hours may be
submitted for consideration in the event that ineligible hours are submitted. Please contact the
Spirit of Midway PTA chairperson to verify eligibility of organizations not listed in this application.
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(To be completed by Supervisor only):
Adult Supervisor Information
Name: (printed) _____________________________________________________________
Position: _____________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________Email: _______________________________________
I certify that the hours and activities as stated were completed.
Supervisor Signature: ________________________ Date: _______________ Total hours: _________
Note: This signature may be waived only IF a letter of documentation is submitted by the public
charity organization to document hours of volunteer activity.
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SPIRIT OF MIDWAY AWARD 2016-2017
COMMUNITY SERVICE FORM
Name: ______________________________________________________ Grade: ___________
The Spirit of Midway Award requires at least 20 hours of community service per calendar year.
Sharing your time and talents for the benefit of others is an important component of the award.
Service activities must be performed without pay or compensation, under adult supervision, for an
approved non-profit charitable organization benefitting the community at large. Mandatory or
court-ordered community service will not apply. AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT PROJECTS MUST BE
COMPLETED FOR THE 20-HOUR TOTAL. Hours must be completed between January 1, 2016
and December 31, 2016. Community service for incoming freshmen and new students to
MHS begins June 4, 2016. The form below must be completed even if you attach separate
documentation.
Name of organization and location of service:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe your activities:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe how the community benefited:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Date(s) of service:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Make copies of this form as needed for community service hour verification. This page MUST be
completed even if you attach a signed volunteer form from an organization. Use one form per
activity. Please do not group different service activities together. Additional hours may be
submitted for consideration in the event that ineligible hours are submitted. Please contact the
Spirit of Midway PTA chairperson to verify eligibility of organizations not listed in this application.
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(To be completed by Supervisor only):
Adult Supervisor Information
Name: (printed) _____________________________________________________________
Position: _____________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________Email: _______________________________________
I certify that the hours and activities as stated were completed.
Supervisor Signature: ________________________ Date: _______________ Total hours: _________
Note: This signature may be waived only IF a letter of documentation is submitted by the public
charity organization to document hours of volunteer activity.