National Merit Commended Scholars
Back L-R: William Boxmeyer, Amar Sanghera, Shane Unger, Carl Kirchhoff, Sean Graham
Middle L-R: Michael Roth, Silas Trotter, Sai Boddapati, Carrigan Allenby
Front L-R: Amelia DeHoff, Eva LaRowe, Natasha Huss, Shayla Forman, Allison Hom
September 23 - Day 7 A-B-D-G-E
September 24 - Day 8 B-Flex-D-C-F
September 25 - Day 1 C-A-Flex-E-G
September 26 - Day 2 E-B-D-G-F
September 27 - Day 3 A-Flex-D-F-C
LOOKING AHEAD:
September 30 - Day 4 B-A-Flex-G-E
October 1 - Day 5 C-B-D-F-G
October 2 - Day 6 E-A-Flex-C-F
October 3 - NO SCHOOL ROSH HASHANAH
October 4 - Day 7 A-B-D-G-E
SAVE THE DATE:
MHS Open House - Thursday, September 26 (student schedules will be emailed home to families on Tuesday and Wednesday. Printed copies will also be distributed to students).
Open Gradebooks: September 27- October 1
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!
NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED SCHOLARS
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MHS Principal Robert Parga announces Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).
Medfield High School Principal Robert Parga is proud to announce the following fourteen seniors have received this distinction: Carrigan Allenby, Sai Dheeraj Boddapati, William Boxmeyer, Amelia DeHoff, Shayla Forman, Sean Graham, Allison Hom, Natasha Huss, Carl Kirchhoff, Eva LaRowe, Michael Roth. Amar Sanghera, Silas Trotter and Shane Unger.
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.
TARDINESS POLICY AND DEFINITION
Any student not in their first-period classroom by 7:40 a.m. will be considered tardy. Office detention will result following the third unexcused tardiness per term.
Unexcused tardiness to any class in excess of ten minutes will result in an unexcused absence from that class.
Three unexcused class tardies per term may result in a teacher detention.
Office detentions are held after school on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday each week from 2:15-2:45 in Room 119. Students have one week to serve detentions from the date they are notified in person by the main office staff.
FROM THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE
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 this 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" and indicate which school information session you plan on attending.
Monday, September 23, 2024 - 2:15 - 2:45 PM
Lasell University
Ithaca College
College of Charleston
The University of Alabama
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Flex Period
University of Colorado Boulder
Lafayette College
Dean College
Vanderbilt University
Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 2:15 - 2:45 PM
College of the Holy Cross
University of Rhode Island
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Southern New Hampshire University
Friday, September 27, 2024 - Flex Period
Elon University
Stonehill College
University of Vermont
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!
FRANCE TRIP REGISTRATION
Registration for the France Trip in April 2025 is open until November 1. If you are interested, please email vwelling@email.medfield.net with any questions. Merci!
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 TODAY 9/23/24. Refer to this document for registration information.
FROM THE MHS PTO
It’s a great opportunity to talk with the Principals and discuss ideas to help enhance student and teacher experiences at Medfield High.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Karen Vazquez and Janie Boylan
MHS PTO Co-Chairs
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 Times: 8am - 4pm
For: Girls in grades 8 - 12
Hosted by: Jr.Tech at Regis College, Weston, MA
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.
MEDFIELD OUTREACH PROGRAMMING
Join Medfield Outreach for Shelf-Care, a community book discussion group. We'll be discussing the Book "Breaking Free of Child Anxiety" by Eli R. Lebowitz over 3 sessions at the Medfield Public Library on 10/10, 11/14, and 12/12 from 6:00-7:30. Register to join us.
Medfield Outreach is also co-sponsoring Yoga on the Turf next Sunday. Details below!
SUPPORT THE CLASS OF 2026!
Last chance! 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.
6TH ANNUAL JOHN PANCIOCCO SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Where: Blake Middle School softball & baseball fields
Dust off your glove (or borrow one) and join us for a day of fun at the Blake Middle School fields! No experience? Even better! Whether you're a rookie or a pro, everyone’s invited to swing for the fences with classmates, family, or friends. So sign-up solo, with a group, or as a full team of ten. You can also sponsor or donate—all for a great cause!
Proceeds benefit the MHS Alumni Association’s John Panciocco Memorial Scholarship. “Mr. P," a beloved MHS teacher, Assistant Athletic Director, and Varsity Boys & Girls Ice Hockey coach passed away in 2019 after battling a rare cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma, this annual scholarship is awarded to a MHS senior pursuing a career in education. By contributing, you help continue his legacy of dedication to students, athletics, and the future of education.
For tournament information, to register or donate: https://jpsoftballtourney.redpodium.com/6th-annual-john-panciocco-softball-tournament
Registration closes: Sunday, September 29, 2024
Questions? Reach out to JPSoftballTourney@gmail.com
FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
In addition, the music directors are excited to announce two fundraisers happening in October.
Grab your tickets now for the "Learn to Swing Dance” fundraiser on Friday, October 18th (https://ticketsource.us/medfieldmusic/t-ojyvjad) to benefit the Medfield High School Music trip to Disney this spring! The MHS Jazz Band will be providing the live music for the evening. It will be a fun and entertaining night out for a great cause!
FROM SEPAC
For the second year and based on overwhelmingly positive feedback, Medfield SEPAC will offer Parent Connection Groups. A SEPAC parent volunteer will coordinate each, focusing on a different diagnosis. These informal groups will connect parents and caregivers of children of all ages with the specific diagnosis to share experiences and resources.
Our Parent Connection Groups focusing on ADHD and Autism Spectrum (ASD) met jointly on September 18 and will continue to meet regularly throughout the year
Our Parent Connection Group, focusing on Down Syndrome, is planning to hold its first meeting in October
We are looking to schedule meetings for groups with the following diagnoses: Anxiety, Depression & Mental Health; Intellectual & Developmental Disability; Allergy; and Dyslexia + Language-based Learning Disabilities
If you want to join any of these groups, please email sepac@email.medfield.net to connect with our parent volunteers for more information.
If you haven't taken our website survey yet, there is no time like the present. Access the survey directly here: https://forms.gle/tySXyGgTXGrRNE5J6
Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter now by sending an email to SEPAC@email.medfield.net and don't forget to follow us on IG (@medfieldsepac) or FB for updates!
FROM MEDFIELD TV
Medfield TV's 2nd Annual Scarecrow Spooktacular festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 19th from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Baxter Park in Medfield, MA. People of all ages are in for a treat!
The main attraction is a scarecrow contest, which registrants make in advance and bring to Baxter Park. These fun creations are put on display for the community and a panel of judges to view. Prizes are awarded to winners in these categories: Most Creative, Spookiest, Wackiest, Most Dazzling, and Community Favorite. You can register online by visiting www.medfield.tv/scarecrow
Parents – Own a business? Sponsorships and Vendor opportunities are still available! Get your brand out to the Medfield community and beyond, while supporting your local community media center. Contact scarecrow@medfield.tv to inquire.
Medfield TV is a non-profit community media center serving the residents of Medfield. All proceeds from the event support the organization's mission to provide media access and education to Medfield residents, students, and employees. For more information, visit www.medfield.tv
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.
