MHS Students at the MIAA Sportsmanship Summit
November 11 - NO SCHOOL - VETERANS DAY
November 12 - Day 7 A-B-D-G-E
November 13 - Day 8 B-Flex-D-C-F
November 14 - Day 1 C-A-Flex-E-G
November 15 - Day 2 E-B-D-G-F
LOOKING AHEAD:
November 18 - Day 3 A-Flex-D-F-C
November 19 - Day 4 B-A-Flex- G-E
November 20 - Day 5 C-B-D-F-G
November 21 - Half Day A-G
November 22 - 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
Reminders:
Class Dues Invoices ($20/student/year) are available on the MySchoolBucks portal. Please pay online at your earliest convenience.
Club Activity Fees: $25 per student/year for those students who wish to be involved in any of our clubs. Checks made payable to the Town of Medfield are accepted in the Main Office.
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 Handbook Highlights 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.
Attendance - Dismissals:
Students requesting dismissal must notify the main office prior to their first-period class with the time and reason for dismissal. Students are required to check out at the main office before leaving the building and provide parent/guardian verification (note, phone call, entry into the office).
FROM THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE
ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF THE CLASS OF 2028
Registration for Ninth Grade (Class of 2028) Parent Webinar
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, November 12, 2024 - 2:15 - 2:25 PM
Iona University
Monday, November 18, 2024 - Flex Period
Franklin Pierce University
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 2:15 - 2:45 PM
University of Maine at Fort Kent
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 2:15 - 2:45 PM
Savannah College of Art and Design
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.
FROM SEPAC
**Basic Rights in Special Education Presentation TONIGHT!
Please join us for a Presentation of Basic Rights in Special Education led by Kate McCarthy, Director of Student Services in Dover-Sherborn and Mary Bruhl, Director of Student Services in Medfield.
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Blake Middle School Library, 24 Pound Street, Medfield
Or join virtually: https://meet.google.com/aji-txjx-eea
Note: Virtual link will show the slides and have the audio component but no visual of presenters.
More information in the attached FLYER.
Presented by SEPAC and the "Offices of Student Services" for Medfield and Dover-Sherborn Public Schools
When: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.
Distance: 5k run
Angel Run* is a festive and “fun” raiser for all who want to be an angel and support our community during the season of giving. Medfield angels like you have raised over $280,000 which has been distributed to Medfield residents in need in partnership with Medfield Outreach. Angel Run was created in 2006 by family and friends in memory of Natasha Domeshek. The Medfield Foundation and our community has proudly continued the Angel Run tradition since 2012.
Standard Registration Fees after November 3, 2024 will be $35.00 per person. Standard on-line registration will close on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 11:59 pm. In-person registration the day of the event will be available.
CLASS OF 2026 FUNDRAISER
Do you plan to purchase gift cards for the holidays? Maybe you could purchase a gift card for yourself to do all your holiday shopping with?
The Class of 2026 would like to make the holidays even easier for you!
The Class of 2026 is running a Gift Card fundraiser from now through the holidays! Simply create an account, purchase your gift cards, and your gift cards will be mailed directly to you or delivered to you electronically. You will pay no additional charge for the gift card but RaiseRight will donate a certain percentage back to the Class of 2026!
RaiseRight Sign Up Instructions
Thank you for supporting the Class of 2026!
FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE MHS THEATRE SOCIETY
Brighten your day with a box of fresh Florida citrus! The Friends of the MHS Theatre Society has teamed up with the fabulous Florida Indian River Groves to bring you a Citrus Winter Fundraiser that’s sure to boost your friends’ and family’s spirits! It’s a fruitful way to support MHS Theatre!
The ordering deadline is Wednesday, November 20th.
Please use the following link to order online. Orders will be bulk delivered to the school in mid-December.
Thank you for your support of Medfield Theatre!
FROM THE SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB
FROM THE MEDFIELD YOUTH BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
COACHING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Student volunteers are eligible to receive community service hours credit for this.
If you are interested, please register at: https://www.medfieldbasketball.org/hsvolunteer
FROM THE THEATRE SOCIETY
MHS Theatre Society Fall Musical: Little Shop of Horrors
November 22-24
What would you do if a plant offered you fame and fortune in exchange for human blood? For Seymour Krelbourn, the answer is simple. Give the plant what it wants.
Overtime, Audrey II begins to attract customers who are intrigued by its growing size. Yet, as the shop grows in popularity, so does the impending sense of doom filling the air. And, when people start going missing, this feeling is only heightened.
Little did Seymour know that as Audrey II got more and more blood, it would also become more and more greedy. Ultimately, Seymour’s fate shows that there is a price to pay for exchanging your morals for profit. Especially when those profit margins slowly become smaller. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (BROADWAY VERSION) is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Licensed by MTI.
To purchase tickets: www.ticketsource.us/medfield-high-school-theatre-society
Show dates: Nov 22/23 @ 7:00 PM & Nov 24 @ 2:00 PM
Location: MHS Auditorium 88 South Street. Medfield, MA
Recommended for ages 10+
Follow us!
Instagram: MedfieldDrama
Facebook: Medfield Theatre Society
FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
15 Medfield Students Accepted to Eastern District Senior Festival!
Congratulations to the following Medfield High School music students who were selected to perform in the Senior District Festival, which will be held on January 10th and 11th at Milton High School.
Robert Cabezud, Thomas Rosa, Conor Guiney, John Torpey
Front row left to right: Annie Fratolillo, Eva LaRowe, Peyton Alvarado,
Abby Cartisser, Norah Johnson, Ava Morrison, Sophia O'Toole
Not pictured: Emily Fontana
Band
*Amelia DeHoff, grade 12, clarinet, Concert Band
*Lauren Barr, grade 11, baritone saxophone, Concert Band
*Abby Cartisser, grade 11, alto saxophone, Concert Band
*Robert Cabezud, grade 10, trumpet, Jazz Band
Thomas Rosa, grade 10, bass clarinet, Concert Band
*Nash Ten Hagen, grade 10, trumpet, Jazz Band
Chorus
Eva LaRowe, grade 12, alto
Peyton Alvarado, grade 11, soprano
Emily Fontana, grade 11, soprano
*Ava Morrison, grade 11, alto
Sophia O'Toole, grade 11, alto
Annie Fratolillo, grade 10, alto
Conor Guiney, grade 10, bass
John Torpey, grade 10, bass
Norah Johnson, grade 9, tenor
Overall, 990 students auditioned from 30 different towns/cities. Only 18 students total were chosen for the Jazz Band, 164 for the Chorus, and approximately 100 each for the Concert Band and Orchestra. The six starred students were also recommended to audition for the All-State Festival, which will be held on March 28th in Worcester and March 29th at Symphony Hall in Boston. A tremendous accomplishment for these talented music students!
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Buy Your Tickets Now for Spaghetti & Snowballs!
The event will take place on Tuesday, December 10, in the Medfield High School Cafeteria. Guests will enjoy a spaghetti dinner, music featuring Medfield music students, and a special visit with Olaf from Frozen. There will also be a bake sale and wonderful gift basket raffles.
Two dinner seatings are available: one at 5:15 p.m., and another at 6:30 p.m.
Book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.us/medfield-music-association
NEW FOR 2024!
In addition to our general admission community “long table” seating, we are offering 13 exclusive, premium tables on the upper level of the cafeteria.
For just $160, you can reserve an entire table for your group of up to 8 guests! This option allows you to enjoy a guaranteed seat together, complete with a reserved sign for your table. Whether you want to gather your best friends, or have room for extended family, this is the perfect way to enhance your musical dining experience. The premium tables are limited, so be sure to secure yours early.
And don’t worry—our general admission tickets will remain an affordable $10 per seat! Enjoy our delicious spaghetti dinner at long community tables on the lower level of the cafeteria. General seating will still be on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to secure your spot! This event sells out quickly every year, and families are encouraged to buy their tickets early.
This event is brought to you by the Medfield Music Association and proceeds benefit the music program in all Medfield Public Schools.
COATS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES DRIVE KICKS OFF
Those with coats they have outgrown, or no longer need, are asked to donate them to this wonderful cause. Coat collection boxes can be found in the lobby at Medfield High School, in the vestibule at the Medfield Public Library, and in the hallway/closet at St. Edwards. Coats can also be dropped off at 11 Knollwood Rd, from 7am-9pm. Please place the donation in a plastic bag, and hang on the doorknob of the driveway door.
Thank you for your support, and coats will gratefully be accepted until January 6th.
MCPE NEWS
Did you know? The auction is open to EVERYONE – whether or not you attend!
When? Friday, November 15th, 7PM-midnight
Where? The Cape Club of Sharon – beautiful indoor ballroom and spacious outdoor covered, heated pavilion
Why? Your kids’ educators and school administrators depend on MCPE to grant funds supporting their programs and curriculum. MCPE cannot fulfill these needs without your support.
How? Attend the 2024 MCPE Fall Ball! Your attendance and participation makes a difference!
What?
Auction
– Register today and get a jump on holiday gifts when the auction opens on November 13th with a selection of more than 50 items. You can participate in the auction whether you attend Fall Ball or not!
Wine wall
– For $20, pull a bottle to bring home, which may be one of the more expensive selections generously donated by Horizon Beverage, Palumbo, Larkin’s, Medfield Wine & Spirits, and Bullards.
Putting contest
– For $10 you’ll get 2 attempts to sink your putt and be entered to win a foursome of golf, including a golf cart, at The Cape Club.
Outdoor games
– Play an assortment of games while keeping warm around table fire pits and heaters.
Photo booth
– Capture a memorable night out with friends by striking a pose in the photo booth generously sponsored by Medfield Orthodontics.
DJ and dancing
– Kick up your heels (or sneakers) and dance the night away to music generously sponsored by Dunkin’ Medfield.
Will there be food and drinks? You bet! Come hungry and enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres, a sushi station, and the perennial favorite – late night comfort food station, generously sponsored by Perez Martial Arts. Plus two full cash bars (that also accept credit cards and Apple Pay).
What should we wear? Most people will wear cocktail attire – think cocktail dress, romper or jumper, dress pants with a sweater, button-down and/or blazer. But if you want to go dressier or more casual, go for it! And in the spirit of this year’s theme – Blue & Silver Fall Ball – Medfield colors are highly encouraged but definitely not required.
Click here to buy tickets and register for the auction!
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