Scenes from the Freshman Welcome Event hosted by Student Council.
THIS WEEK:
September 18 - Day 3 A-Flex-D-F-C
September 19 - Day 4 B-A-Flex-G-E
September 20 - Day 5 C-B-D-F-G
September 21 - Day 6 E-A-Flex-C-F
September 22 - Day 7 A-B-D-G-E
LOOKING AHEAD:
September 25 - NO SCHOOL
September 26 - Day 8 B-Flex-D-C-F
September 27 - Day 1 C-A-Flex-E-G
September 28 - Day 2 E-B-D-G-F
September 29 - Day 3 A-Flex-D-F-C
NOTABLE DATES:
Wednesday, September 27 - Club Fair during FLEX
Wednesday, September 27 - HS PTO Meeting 7pm in the HS LMC
Thursday, September 28 - MHS Open House
HELPFUL INFORMATION:
If you are having trouble accessing your ASPEN account - email aspenhelp@email.medfield.net for assistance
Check out the Medfield High School FAQs Center for information regarding our HS Schedule, School Calendars, Bell Schedules, Technology, and more!
Here is the 23-24 HS Monthly Bell Schedule for your reference. Please check it regularly as information may change.
THE LATE BUS IS BACK!
The Blake and MHS late bus is back! Mon-Thurs students from Blake and the HS can get the bus from outside the MHS Auditorium at 3:45. This allows for students to participate in afterschool activities and still get a bus home!
HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHT #3
CLASS DUES
Students at Medfield High School must pay class dues each academic year. The monies collected reduce the need for class-sponsored fundraisers and subsidize the expense associated with class events. For seniors, the class dues cover the cost of graduation caps and gowns.
Each student will be assessed class dues of $20 per year via invoice through the My School Bucks platform.
FEES FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students are expected to pay a $25 Activity Fee for participation in extracurricular activities/clubs per year (not including athletics). This annual fee covers membership in all clubs/activities and is used to offset costs associated with these groups/activities. A check to the Town of Medfield should be delivered to the advisor of one of the clubs in which your student is participating.
Matters of monetary hardship should be directed to Mrs. Hagan.
For more information regarding eligibility, fundraising and more, please visit the Extracurricular Activities section of the MHS Student Handbook.
FROM THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE
Attention Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2024!
We would like to invite you to join us for a Future Planning Lunch Hour Webinar this Wednesday, September 20th at 12:00pm. The School Counselors will be presenting information on:
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Standardized Testing: Test blind & Test optional
- College Representative Visits to MHS
- Requesting transcripts
- Common Application
- Connecting Naviance / Common App
- Teacher & Counselor Recommendations
- And more!
The webinar zoom link will be shared the day prior to the event. While we recognize that this day/time might not work for everyone, please know that the webinar will be recorded and shared with all senior parents/guardians following the program.
Please reach out to your student's School Counselor with any questions!
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Student Military Opt-Out Form
In accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), school districts must now provide, upon request, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all secondary students (grades 9-12) to military recruiters and institutions of higher education provided that the school notifies parents and students of their right to request that this information not be released without their prior written consent and that the school complies with such requests.
Parents and students who are at least fourteen years old may request that the student's name, address, and telephone number not be released. Complete this FORM if you are requesting that your student's name, address, and telephone numbers(s) NOT be released to Armed Forces, Military Recruiters, or Military Schools.
This FORM must be submitted by October 1, 2023.
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College Visits: Attention Juniors & Seniors!
All college and outside representative visits at MHS will be IN-PERSON (no virtual visits). All information sessions will be held in the Guidance/Counseling Office, unless otherwise noted.
The following schools will be visiting MHS next week. Students - please log in to your Scoir account to register your visit. NOTE: if the information session is during FLEX period, you must also sign up in MFL for either "College Visits Flex A" or "College Visits Flex B".
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - Flex Period
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Macalester College
St. Lawrence University
Wheaton College
Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 2:15 PM
University of Navarra
University of Massachusetts - Amherst * upper cafeteria
Villanova University
Friday, September 29, 2023 - Flex Period
Connecticut College
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Saint Anselm College
High Point University
An up-to-date full calendar of all upcoming outside rep scheduled visits can be found on Scoir and a hard copy of the full list is posted on the board outside the Counseling Office and will be updated weekly.
YOGA ON THE TURF
September is Suicide Awareness Month and the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) is hosting our annual Yoga on The Turf on Sunday, September 24 at 12pm at the high school turf. Tracy Buckley of Medfield Yoga Studio will host the class. The class is FREE, but donations to support the work and mission of the MCSP is greatly appreciated.
MCSP works to promote the mental health and emotional wellbeing of all community members, to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and educate our community to help end suicide.
Open to ALL AGES and ALL LEVELS; beginners more than welcome! Bring your own mat and water bottle. Thank you for supporting the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention.
SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES!
The MIT Beaver Works Fall Program (virtual) for 10th and 11th Grade female students starts in October. The program is completely free; all students need are laptops and wifi to be a part of the program.
The following programs are being offered:
- Girls Who Program Autonomous Cars!
- Girls Who Design, Build and Fly Model Aircraft!
- Girls Who Want to Learn Many Interesting Things (MIT)!
- Girls Who Program Cognitive Assistants!
- Girls Who Want to Learn Back to bASICs!
- Girls Who Program Racing Drones!
WHO: High School 10th and 11th Grade Female Students (9th grade students can apply as well, but first spots will be given to those in 10/11th grade)
WHEN: Saturdays 11am-2pm (EST): October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 2023
WHERE: Virtually, through Zoom!
REGISTER: https://mit-bwsi.formstack.com/forms/bwsi_fall2023
Fall semester is now in session! Please read through this FAQs doc for information about the 2024 yearbook. Make note of important details, including how to pre-order a copy, how/when to submit a senior portrait, and how/when to purchase a senior-recognition ad. Thanks in advance!
A new school year is upon us: new classrooms, new teachers, and new opportunities to make a difference. The Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) is thrilled to begin another year fundraising with this amazing community, and supporting the incredible Medfield Public Schools!
Ticket sales kick off this Saturday, September 23 at 10am online and at the MCPE booth at Medfield Day. Tickets are $50 each; availability is limited and this event typically sells out quickly. Drop by our booth to say hello and get your Fall Fest tickets before they sell out!
FROM THE MHS PTO
To all Medfield High School Families,
We are excited to start a new school year in supporting the students and staff by providing funds for:- Grant Requests
- Teacher Appreciation
- Scholarships to Deserving Students
- Teacher Inspirational Award
- Pep Rally Spirit Wear (for the entire school)
- To Name but a few...
We are asking all families to pay their MHS PTO Dues of $50 per student, or $100 total if you have multiple students at the High School.
Thank you for your continued support - we can’t operate without the generous help from this amazing community. Much appreciated!
FROM SEPAC
Medfield Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC). SEPAC is run by a group of parent & caregiver volunteers who work for the understanding of, respect for, and support of all children with special needs in the community. SEPAC has a lot of exciting things planned for this school year. Mark your calendars to join us at our upcoming meetings/ events:
Our meetings are open to all who wish to attend. A zoom link can be provided upon request. Please RSVP or get in touch with us at sepac@email.medfield.net and check out our website, Facebook and Instagram social media pages.
JOHN PANCIOCCO SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Schilling baseball and softball fields
Parents, you can be a “Weekend Warrior” just like your student! Looking for parent teams to join this year’s John Panciocco Softball Tournament. It’s an exciting day filled with friendly competition. Dust off your softball glove or borrow one and join the fun. No batting averages needed! So pull a team together of the parents you stand on the sidelines with or play pickleball with or folks from your neighborhood. All are welcome!
Plenty of ways to show your support: Register a team, become a tournament, or base sponsor, or donate. Registration is now open.
Proceeds from this tournament support a MHS Alumni Association scholarship in memory of John Panciocco who lost his battle with a rare form of cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma, in 2019. Mr. P was a MHS teacher, Assistant Athletic Director, and Boys & Girls Varsity Ice Hockey coach. This annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating MHS senior who plans to pursue a career in education.
Register or make a donation
FROM THE MMA
Welcome back to school from the Medfield Music Association! For over 50 years, the MMA has supported K-12 music education in the Medfield Public Schools. We are a parent volunteer organization that relies on support from our music families and donors in the community.
Interested in donating? Your donation can help support meaningful initiatives to excite and motivate our students to grow through music. Becoming a patron by October 31st allows us to grant music department initiatives in the current year. All donations are tax deductible.
Interested in getting involved? The MMA relies on many helping hands, especially for our various events and activities which provide about half of our funding each year. We appreciate any amount of time you can give – big or small!
To learn more about what is going on in the music department, or learning more about the MMA, please visit our website at: medfield music association
Or send us an email at: mail@medfieldmusicassociation.com
Thank you in advance for your support!
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Please visit our district website for community notices and announcements.
https://www.medfield.net/o/medfield-public-schools/browse/103792
To submit items to the MHS WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE, please email Maura Fitzgerald at mfitzgerald@email.medfield.net by 8:00 AM on Monday mornings. If you would like to submit photos or flyers, please convert to .jpg files.
