New Mural in our 1st Floor Science Hallway!
Senior Project completed by Katie Turner
May 27 - NO SCHOOL
May 28 - Day 7 A-B-D-G-E
May 29 - Day 8 B-Flex-D-C-F
May 30 - *Day 2 E-B-D-G-F
May 31 - Day 1 C-A-Flex-E-G (Special Schedule/Class Day)
LOOKING AHEAD:
June 3 - Day 3 A-Flex-D-F-C
June 4 - Modified Day 4 E-A-Flex-G-B*
June 5 - Day 5 C-B-D-F-G
June 6 - Day 6 E-A-Flex-C-F
June 7 - FINAL EXAMS periods A and B
June 10 - FINAL EXAMS periods C and D
June 11 - FINAL EXAMS periods E and F
June 12 - FINAL EXAMS periods G and makeup session
June 13 - LAST DAY HALF DAY PERIODS A-G (11:10 DISMISSAL)
NOTABLE DATES:
May 31: Class Day during Flex
June 1: Class of 2024 Graduation at 1:00 PM
June 4: Evening of Excellence
June 4-5: STE/BIO MCAS Testing
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.
**IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION
ATTENTION CLASS OF 2024 AND FAMILIES:
Please visit the class site for important information regarding end-of-year events and expectations!
Class dues, among other obligations, must be paid in full in order to pick up caps and gowns next week. Visit the class website for all the details!
MESSAGE FROM ANGP 2024
THE ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY IS THIS SATURDAY JUNE 1ST.
We are in desperate need of volunteers during the hours of 12am - 5am June 2nd.
One of the most popular activities during the night are the black jack and roulette tables - we don’t have anyone signed up to work these tables so we may need to cancel them.
PLEASE help us in providing the fun for these graduating seniors while keeping them safe.
Medfield has been creating this wonderful party for 31 years - please don’t let it be in jeopardy due to lack of volunteers.
THANK YOU FOR SIGNING UP
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D48A9AE2CA57-49530337-angp#/
FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
Congressman Auchincloss’ office is hosting a Virtual Service Academy Night on Tuesday, May 28th from 6:00-7:30 pm. This is an opportunity for high school students in grades 9-11 to learn more about the application process for the five United States Service Academies: West Point, Navy, Air Force, Merchant Marines, and Coast Guard.
Durng the Academy Night, students will hear from Congressman Auchincloss’ staff about the Congressional nomination process required for four of the five service academies (Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional nomination). Representatives from each of the service academics will also share information about the individual schools' application processes.
Pre-registration for the webinar is required. Students and parents may register for the webinar at this LINK.
FROM MEDFIELD TV
Medfield High School would like to thank Medfield TV for its continued support. They cover our Senior Recognition Night, Class Day, Graduation, and Evening of Excellence.
CLASS OF 2024 VIDEO BUNDLE
Preserve the memories of your student's final year at Medfield High School with the Class of 2024 Video Bundle! Includes a USB-C thumb drive with .mov video files of the following Medfield High School Class of 2024 events:
Senior Fashion Show
Senior Recognition Night
Class Day
All Night Grad Party Trip Down Memory Lane
Graduation
You may place orders now by visiting www.medfield.tv/store. Items will be ready for pickup/shipping after July 1st, 2024.
Questions or concerns? Contact Katie Duval at katie@medfield.tv or 508-359-8888
All proceeds from your purchase support the mission and vision of Medfield TV, Medfield's nonprofit community media center. EIN: 04-2978708
MEDFIELD TV'S T.E.A.M. FILMMAKING
Welcome to our T.E.A.M.! Teen Entertainment Arts & Media programs are for rising high school sophomores through seniors who want to build their digital media skills and add to their professional portfolios.
Over the course of eight 5-hour days, students will work in groups to conceptualize, write, shoot, and edit a short film. They will be challenged to convey emotion and story through actions and sounds instead of through dialogue.
Students will be given a simulated budget to spend on “renting” any of our filmmaking equipment such as DSLRs, dollies, cranes, gimbals, sliders, lighting, and more. Medfield TV’s staff of professionally trained media experts will train students on the fundamentals of filmmaking and video editing, and will mentor students throughout every step of the production process.
Students may add their final projects to their demo reels or portfolios, and projects will air on Medfield TV’s cable channels and YouTube channel.
Visit medfield.tv/team for more information and to apply!
FROM THE ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY
Dear Parents of the Class of 2024 -
Attached are important Google forms for you to review and sign in order for your Senior to attend this year’s All Night Grad Party. Please complete this online registration process by Friday, May 10th. Completion of this form is required for entrance to the All Night Grad Party.
To access form, click here: PARENT/GUARDIAN FORM
Your Senior also needs to register and sign-off on the ANGP guidelines and received a email with this information. We would appreciate it if you could follow-up and ensure they take a few minutes to finalize this important step.
Seniors will NOT be allowed into the party without your consent and their completed registration.
We are planning an eight-hour party with loads of entertainment, delicious food, amazing decorations, and a memorable night for your graduate. The average cost of the event per Senior is $200 each. If you can make a donation, you can do so HERE. Every little bit helps! Thank you for your support.
Please reach out to us with questions or concerns. Thank you!
Janie Boylan & Patty Borteck
All Night Grad Party 2024 Co-chairs
angpmedfield@gmail.com
medfieldangp.com
NEWS FROM THE ART DEPARTMENT
Karl Kirchoff won Best Animated Short for his film, 'A Trip to the Moon' at the Metro West Film Awards held this past Sunday at the TCAN center in Natick!
With over 200 entrants from Metrowest high schools, Karl Kirchoff and Shane Unger were both selected as finalists in the categories of animated short and live action short. Karl took home the big prize this year- a huge honor and a proud moment for Medfield! 2 years in a row Medfield sweeps it- watch out year 3!
A Trip to the Moon by Karl Kirchoff
FROM THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Is your student looking for summer STEM opportunities? Our science department has created this LIST of opportunities and will continue to add to it as they become aware of additional programs.
FROM SEPAC
Upcoming SEPAC Events & Happenings
We recently held our annual review meeting and elections for our '24-'25 board, and it has been a very good year. We have a wonderful group of parents on our board and are seeking two more for the following roles:
Preschool representative (Memorial)
Communications Chair
Join us! No special education background or experience is required! Per our bylaws, board positions must be held by a parent/guardian of a student whose education is the partial or entire responsibility of the Medfield Public Schools and who has documented special needs, whether or not that student is currently on an IEP or section 504 plan. Please get involved. We can't do it without you.
5/29 MHS Senior Recognition Night - SEPAC Board Members will award 4 scholarships. We'll be sharing more information about the recipients after the recognition night.
6/6 School Committee Meeting, presentation of SEPAC annual review & announce Jim James Inclusion Award Recipients. Join us in the School committee meeting audience (MHS Library) or online!
6/9 PRIDE Celebration @Bellforge noon to 5 pm. Come visit our table at this event celebrating inclusivity. We are looking for SEPAC members to take shifts at our booth. Please email us and let us know your availability to help! General information about this event can be found on the Bellforge site, including the RSVP for the event.
6/11 End-of-year Celebration for families. End-of-year Celebration for families. Pack a dinner with your family and head up to Bellforge to join us for an evening of socializing and celebrating the end of the school year. There will be lawn games and picnic tables, and plenty of space to spread out on the lawn. SEPAC will provide popsicles.
When: June 11th, starting at 5pm
Where: Bellforge. 45 Hospital Rd. Check out this getting to Bellforge guide: https://bellforge.org/getting-here/
Help us plan by RSVPing: https://forms.gle/pgQUT3o32E1m2ViRA
Our Parent Connection Groups focused on ADHD, ASD (needs a coordinator), Dyslexia, and LBLD are working on their June meeting dates, and information will be shared soon. The PCG focused on Down Syndrome will break for the summer and reconvene in August.
We are looking at adding the following parent connection groups: Anxiety & Depression, Intellectual and Developmental Disability, and Allergy (we need a coordinator). Please email sepac@email.medfield.net with questions or to join a group. We are here for you and look forward to connecting with you!
SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Are you interested in helping escort Thomas Upham House wheelchair residents so they can enjoy the MEMO Concerts on Thursday evenings this summer?
The Thomas Upham House is looking for volunteers to do just that!
If you are interested and able to help escort some of their residents in wheelchairs to and from the outdoor MEMO concerts at the Gazebo next to the Medfield Public Library, SIGN UP HERE. If you have questions, please reach out to llanger@rehabma.net.
This is a family friendly service opportunity, great for teens and adults. Nice conversation with some Medfield seniors to and from a wonderful outdoor concert.
YOUNG ADULT DOCUMENT SIGNING DAY
At the fall Open House, Attorney Deb Hedges (also a senior parent) shared important legal documents that students should sign after they turn 18. The documents are Power of Attorney, HIPAA, Health Care Proxy, and FERPA. The forms allow parents or guardians to continue to help make financial, legal, and health choices for their adult children after coming of age in Massachusetts. These forms should be signed before a Notary Public or witnessed by independent persons, or both.
We will provide the blank forms and help 18-year-olds understand how to fill them out.
Signing Day details:
Free of charge - our team will notarize/witness!
Wednesday, May 29
10am – 6pm – drop-in anytime
Location:
Borchers Trust Law’s Learning Center
Olde Medfield Square
266 Main Street, Building 3, Suite 29, Medfield
Yearbooks are going fast, so please order your copy today! Time is running out. Don't miss your opportunity to relive the memorable moments of the year at Medfield High School. Order now to secure one of the few remaining copies of the 2024 yearbook! Here is the ordering link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01095588. Thanks!
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.
