Students in Culinay Arts practice their chopping skills.
October 7 - Day 8 B-Flex-D-C-F
October 8 - Day 1 C-A-Flex-E-G
October 9 - Day 2 E-B-D-G-F
October 10 - Day 3 A-Flex-D-F-C
October 11 - Day 4 B-A-Flex-G-E
LOOKING AHEAD:
October 14 - Day 4 NO SCHOOL COLUMBUS DAY
October 15 - Day 5 C-B-D-F-G
October 16 - Day 6 E-A-Flex-C-F
October 17 - Day 7* A-B-E*-G-D* - HALF DAY CONFERENCES
October 18 - Day 8* B-Flex-F*-C-D* - HALF DAY CONFERENCES
SAVE THE DATE:
Student Picture Retakes: October 10 - For those students who were absent or want their photo retaken (these students must return their original picture package). Students will be called down by grade during Flex period.
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.
EXTRA HELP:
Extra help will be available during Flex blocks as well as after school some Tuesdays and most Thursdays. Teachers may also offer extra help before school and those arrangements should be discussed directly with the teacher.
In addition, students may request assistance from a peer tutor (a list of peer tutors is available through the school counseling office).
DIG PINK NIGHT IS TONIGHT!
Tonight the girls' volleyball teams are hosting their special Volley for Hope/Dig Pink game against Medway High School. There will be concessions, pizza, a 50/50 raffle, and even limited edition pink heart bracelets for sale. All proceeds will be donated to the Ellie Fund. JV teams start at 5:15 and Varsity at 6:30. Hope to see you there to cheer on the teams! Come support and make sure to wear your pink!
CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FUNDRAISER
Support the Medfield Cross Country Team at Italian Groceria THIS WEDNESDAY
Looking to take a night off from cooking dinner? Plan on takeout this Wednesday, October 9! Order from Italian Groceria on 10/9 between 5:00-8:00pm and a portion of sales will go to our team. Please mention Medfield Cross Country when you order. Thank you!
FROM THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE
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.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 2:15 - 2:45 PM
Stony Brook University
George Washington University
Endicott College
Muhlenberg College
University of California - San Diego
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 2:15 - 2:45 PM
University of Richmond
Miami University (Oxford, OH)
Brandeis University
American University
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - Flex period
University of New Hampshire
St. Lawrence University
Union College
Fordham University
Friday, October 11, 2024 - Flex period
Trinity College Dublin
High Point University
Fairfield University
Hamilton College
Please visit our SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT WEBSITE!
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM
6TH ANNUAL JOHN PANCIOCCO SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Thank you to the sponsors and players of the 2024 John Panciocco Softball Tournament!
We’re just 5 days away from the first pitch, and the Weekend Warrior and Warrior brackets are set. Join us at the Blake Middle School baseball/softball fields to cheer on the adult and student teams, enjoy delicious food, and take a chance on exciting raffle prizes, including gift cards to Avenue, 7th Wave, Chipotle, Chick-Fil-A, Showcase Cinemas, and more!
Games begin on the hour starting at 9 AM on Saturday, October 12th, with the championship game at 4 PM.
Food Schedule:
Blue Moon Breakfast: 9–11 AM
Heavenly Dogs Lunch: 11 AM–4 PM
CHUBS Ice Cream Truck: 12–1 PM & 3–4 PM
SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB
MCPE NEWS
Get your Fall Ball tickets today!
On Friday, November 15th, join friends and neighbors at The Cape Club of Sharon from 7pm to midnight. The Cape Club’s beautiful outdoor setting includes a cozy and chic new pavilion space with firepits and lots of room to lounge. Enjoy gathering with friends and neighbors for hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, fireside chats, dancing, a silent auction, and fundraising for Medfield Public Schools.
The Fall Ball is MCPE’s biggest fundraiser and only happens every two years! Be sure to get your tickets before they sell out.
FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
You won't want to miss the Learn to Swing Dance fundraiser on Friday, October 18th to benefit the Medfield High School Music trip to Disney this spring! The MHS AWARD WINNING Jazz Band will be providing the live music for the evening. It's sure to be an entertaining night out for a great cause so adults and students, grab your tickets and a dance partner now! All dance abilities welcome! Click HERE for tickets!
On Saturday, October 19th there will be a Mattress Sale fundraiser held in the MHS cafeteria. Every purchase benefits the MHS Music Department and there is more than just mattresses for sale so stop by and check it out!
FROM SEPAC
This year SEPAC is pleased to announce that Kayla Hurst (Medfield mom, pastor, and professional photographer) is partnering with us to offer a special day of mini-sessions. Kayla is experienced in photographing families with various needs and capturing the love and joy that makes your family special. Each mini-session is 20 minutes long, and SEPAC volunteers will be onsite all day to assist and support your family as needed.
All proceeds from these mini-sessions will support the Medfield SEPAC.
When: October 26, 2024 (Rain Date: November 2, 2024)
Time: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Where: 100 Centre Street, Dover (private property)
Cost: $95/family
*We never want a family to miss an event due to financial concerns. If you need financial assistance, please reach out to sepac@email.medfield.net.
What You'll Receive:
- 20 minutes of fun, silliness, and stress-free memory-capturing.
- A private, digital photo gallery with at least 5 edited photos (available 2 weeks from event date)
- Unlimited rights to download, print, and share the hi-res images however and wherever you choose
CLAIM YOUR SPOT HERE
Bring your smiles, laughter, and anything that represents your family's unique spirit (or makes everybody comfortable)! We welcome everyone—let’s capture some beautiful memories together.
Lastly, we wanted to remind everyone about the Medfield Public Schools Student Services Website which has a lot of great information on the special education programs and services offered at each school.
Check it out!
https://sites.google.com/email.medfield.net/mpsspecialeducationprocedurean/continuum-of-services
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.
