Providing for Daily Needs
MHS believes providing for daily needs for all students is essential to their success. Clothing, food, fitness, and hair care are part of our program and given to all students for free.
Daily Needs Being Met
At MHS, we believe every student’s future is full of possibilities. We work to eliminate the stress surrounding providing for daily needs. We also provide access to free healthcare for all students.
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Clothing
As the Deed of Trust states, students are to be dressed “plainly, neatly, and comfortably clothed, without distinctive dress.” As part of MHS founding principles, all students receive a full wardrobe of approximately 85 items. Every child is able to dress for every occasion.
Students visit the Clothing Center twice annually for all of their clothing needs. They receive coordinated clothing for school, leisure wear, and dress wear clothing. Pieces are tailored to fit each child. Students can request specific items in between as needed.
Learn more about the types of clothing and specific items students receive.
Explore the Clothing Center
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On-Campus Hair Salon
MHS covers 100% of the cost of medical, dental, and psychological care, housing, clothing, food, and hair care, allowing students to focus on their personal growth.
Student Fitness
An active lifestyle improves quality of life, overall health and physical performance. We provide structured exercise classes and extracurricular activities so students can invest in their fitness.
Explore the Fitness Center
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Spartan Styles Salon & Barber Shop
Hair care is an important part of the way MHS is providing for daily needs at school. Spartan Styles is a fully licensed salon and barber shop on campus. It provides free trims, hairstyles, and hair care advice to students.
The salon features:
- Several professional styling stations
- A self-styling station for students who want to practice styling their hair with the advice and guidance of a professional
Living On Campus
On-campus housing provides stability and safety for MHS students. It is available year-round and supports the whole child. Houseparents help students stay healthy and thrive. See more ways students are supported at MHS.
