Nova came to visit! Nova's job as part of the police force is to be trained as a "Community Resource Dog".
September 9 - Day 5 C-B-D-F-G
September 10 - Day 6 E-A-Flex-C-F
September 11 - Day 7 A-B-D-G-E
September 12 - Day 8 B-Flex-D-C-F
September 13 - Day 1 C-A-Flex-E-G
LOOKING AHEAD:
September 16 - Day 2 E-B-D-G-F
September 17 - Day 3 A-Flex-D-F-C
September 18 - Day 4 B-A-Flex-G-E
September 19 - Day 5 C-B-D-F-G
September 20 - Day 6 E-A-Flex-C-F
Here is the 24-25 HS Monthly Bell Schedule for your reference. Please check it regularly as information may change.
2024-2025 MPS District Calendar
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!
HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS
Periodically, we will include a Handbook Highlight to help parents and guardians navigate the ins and outs of your child’s educational journey. In each installment, we will shine a spotlight on a section of the MHS Student Handbook, equipping you with useful information.
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.
Each student will be assessed class dues of $20 per year payable by check to the Town of Medfield or via MySchoolBucks (all families will be invoiced via MySchoolBucks this week). If a student fails to meet the obligation, they will not be permitted to attend school-sponsored activities until the dues obligation has been fulfilled.
In the event that class dues present a monetary hardship to a family, the student should contact Assistant Principal Brenda Hagan.
FROM THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE
ATTENTION PARENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2025: SAVE THE DATE!
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, 2024.
COLLEGE REP VISITS - ATTENTION JUNIORS & SENIORS!
All college and outside representative visits at MHS will be IN-PERSON. All information sessions will be held in the Guidance/Counseling Office, unless otherwise noted *.
The following schools will be visiting MHS over the next couple of weeks. 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" and indicate which school information session you plan on attending.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 2:15 - 2:45 PM
Connecticut College
Hofstra University
Tufts University
University of South Carolina
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - Flex Period
Bridgewater State University
Bucknell University
Loyola University Maryland
St. Anslem College
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 2:15 - 2:45 PM
Manhattan School of Music
Purdue University
University of Connecticut
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - Flex Period
Champlain College
Long Island University (Post)
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Flex Period
Boston University
Dickinson College
Simmons University
Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 2:15 - 2:45 PM
Syracuse University
St. John's University
Tulane University
William & Mary
Friday, September 20, 2024 - Flex Period
Binghamton University
Johnson & Wales University
Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Sacred Heart 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.
Please visit our SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT WEBSITE!
ATTENTION 9th GRADE STUDENTS!
Please see these linked documents that outline nomination paperwork and important deadlines for Student Council Class Representative and Student Government Class Officer positions.
Students should reach out to stuco@email.medfield.net if they have any questions.
STANDARDIZED TESTING REGISTRATION
Sophomore Class 0f 2027: Pre-ACT on 10/26 and the deadline to register is 10/4/2024. Refer to this document for registration information.
Junior Class of 2026: PSAT on 10/26 and the deadline to register is 9/23/2024. Refer to this document for registration information.
FROM THE MHS PTO
Thanks to the generous PTO Dues parents and guardians paid last year, the MHS PTO supported many initiatives to help enhance the MHS experience for both Students and Teachers.
A suggested amount per student at the High School is $50, but we will gladly accept any amount that will help our cause.
You can VENMO us @Medfield-HSPTO
or
visit our website and pay by card: www.medfieldhspto.com
Your contributions are very much appreciated, and we look forward to a fun and successful 2024/25 supporting MHS.
Thank you,
Karen Vazquez and Janie Boylan
MHS PTO Co-Chairs
SUPPORT THE CLASS OF 2026!
Get ready for fall rain with some new Medfield raincoats! These DriDuck raincoats are navy blue and embroidered with the Medfield “M”. Each raincoat is $75 and contributes to the class of 2026! Size and fit guide is included in the ORDER FORM linked here and on the QR code on the flyer.
NOTABLE ALUMNI NEWS
Medfield's very own Uzo Aduba (Class of 1999) will be on a book tour this month promoting her new memoir where she talks about growing up in a small suburb in Massachusetts.
Information about the book tour in Boston can be found HERE.
Listen to Uzo talk about the book on her Instagram!
FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The MHS Music Department is gearing up for a busy Fall season! The award winning MHS Jazz Band and Soundwaves will be performing on Medfield Day (9/28) from 12:30-1:30pm so stop by the main stage and show your support!
In addition, the music directors are excited to announce two fundraisers happening next month.:
Grab your tickets now for the "Learn to Swing Dance” fundraiser on Friday, October 18th to benefit the Medfield High School Music trip to Disney this spring! The MHS Jazz Band is providing the live music for the evening. It will be a fun and entertaining night out for a great cause!
On Saturday, October 19th there will be a Mattress Sale in the MHS cafeteria. Every purchase benefits the MHS Music Department and there is more than just mattresses for sale!
FROM THE MEDFIELD THEATRE SOCIETY
Parents of theater students, be sure to stay informed about upcoming events. Email the Friends of Medfield Theatre Society to be included in future announcements: theatreboardmhs@gmail.com
TURNING 18: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Before the Open House on September 26, from 6 - 6:30pm in the HS LMC, Attorney Deb Hedges will discuss the legal implications of turning 18 in Massachusetts. A key consideration is the set of legal documents needed to allow parents or guardians to continue assisting with financial, legal, and health decisions for their adult children after they come of age. She’ll provide blank forms for these documents - HIPAA, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, and FERPA - so students will be informed and ready when the time comes to sign them after their 18th birthday. Her law firm, Borchers Trust Law, will also offer a free Document Signing Day in the spring.
SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES
Girls STEM Summit-Statewide 2025
Girls STEM Summit–Statewide is the premier Massachusetts career exploration event for high school girls in grades 8 – 12 who are interested in pursuing STEM degrees and exploring STEM career choices. Throughout the Summit day, girls' hear from female professional STEM role models via the keynote and the hands-on career track sessions.
The goals of Girls STEM Summit-Statewide include:
Impact and bridge the gap between high school girls’ passion for STEM topics and helping them find their way to successful STEM careers.
Inspire girls to pursue STEM fields.
Fill an important gender gap in STEM jobs today and into the future.
Present topics and learning sessions in a way that makes STEM topics interesting, relevant to career paths, and approachable.
Provide hands-on career sessions highlighting a variety of STEM industries.
Utilize current female STEM professionals to work with the participants, and serve as role models, throughout the Summit.
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
For: Girls in grades 8 - 12
Hosted by: Jr.Tech
Location: is at Regis College, Weston, MA
Times: 8am - 4pm
Registration link: https://juniortech.org/girls-stem-summit-statewide-2025/
*Open to all persons who identify as female, non-binary, or other gender identity or expression.
Welcome back! For details regarding the MHS yearbook, please read through this FAQs doc. One item of note is how to purchase a copy ahead of distribution in June. Click on https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01095588 to order a copy...the earlier, the better. The cost is $80 now, at the start of the school year, but it will go up incrementally over time to $95 at the end of the school year. Thanks in advance for your support!
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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.
