MHS THERAPY DOG!!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news!
Thanks to the generous support of the Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE), the Medfield High School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), the National Honor Society (NHS), and our library, we will welcome a therapy dog to our high school family after the February vacation.
Our therapy dog is coming to us from GOFI, and we are delighted to announce that the puppies were born on December 19th.
Therapy dogs have been shown to provide numerous benefits in school settings, including reducing stress and anxiety, enhancing emotional well-being, and fostering a positive and welcoming atmosphere. Medfield students have had access to therapy dogs at Wheelock, Blake, and intermittently at the high school over the past few years. Our new therapy dog will support our student’s mental health and overall well-being, offer comfort during challenging times, and be a friendly presence in our daily school life. The dog will undergo 14 months of training to ensure she will be ready for her new role as a therapy dog at MHS. In order to complete training, the dog will be here part-time through the end of this school year, and we anticipate more frequently during the fall.
We are finalizing preparations to ensure a smooth transition for our new furry friend. The dog will have designated times and areas where students can interact under the supervision of a trained handler at all times. The trained dog handlers will be Ms. Beth Sancher, English teacher, and Ms. Kerry Cowell, librarian.
We are working on plans and precautions to limit student contact with those who are allergic. Due to a significant allergy situation, it may be necessary to limit where the dog may travel in the school. However, that will not be a barrier for students who wish to work with the dog. Regarding allergies, please contact our school nurse, Ms. Brittany Hardiman, at bhardiman@email.medfield.net.
Over the next few weeks, we will ask students to offer name suggestions for our new puppy, so stay tuned! We will also have a sign-up genius wish list if anyone would like to help purchase essential items for the puppy while at school.
We will provide frequent updates on the arrival of our therapy dog. We can’t wait to see how this new addition will positively impact our students and staff.
Thank you for your continued support!
January 20 - NO SCHOOL
January 21 - Day 2 E-B-D-G-F
January 22 - Day 3 A-Flex-D-F-C
January 23 - Day 4 B-A-Flex- G-E
January 24 - Day 5 C-B-D-F-G
LOOKING AHEAD:
January 27 - Day 6 E-A-Flex-C-F
January 28 - Day 7 A-B-D-G-E
January 29 - HALF DAY A-G SCHEDULE
January 30 - Day 8 B-Flex-D-C-F
January 31 - Day 1 C-A-Flex-E-G
NOTABLE DATES:
January 22 - Last day of Q2/Semester 1
January 23 - First day of Q3/Semester 2
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 ($20/student/year) Invoices are available on the MySchoolBucks portal. Please pay online at your earliest convenience. Please note that for seniors, the funds are used to purchase caps and gowns for graduation, class gifts, and to offset the cost of senior events such as prom and the senior night out.
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.
FOOD/DRINKS - ANOTHER REMINDER
Food delivery is prohibited during school hours. Parents should refrain from delivering food or drinks during the school day. Food deliveries from GrubHub, DoorDash, etc. are prohibited.
Lunches must be dropped off at the main office and may be obtained during the student’s assigned lunch period.
FROM THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE
SENIORS! Local scholarship applications are available until Friday!
We encourage all seniors to apply! Students should check their email or Google Classroom to access the application.
All local scholarship and award applications must be submitted no later than this Friday, January 24th at 2:30 pm. No late applications will be considered.
There are two separate application processes: a general award application and specific individual applications.
Completion of the general award application will make students eligible for about 25 scholarships. This is a Google form students fill out one time.
There are also about 30 scholarships that have their own application. These applications are all due to Mrs. McGrory in the School Counseling Office by 2:30pm on January 24th.
Additionally, we have scholarships, with awards ranging from $500 - $50,000 listed on the School Counseling Website! Each scholarship has its own deadline - with many not due until January, February, or even March. Check out these scholarship opportunities on the School Counseling Website!
Please see your School Counselor with any questions.
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SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, February 6, 2025
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2025 Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
On Tuesday, February 11th, Medfield will be offering the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery). Students should report to guidance at 7:45AM on test day. Students can register here:
The test, optional and open to all CURRENT JUNIORS & SENIORS, is approximately 3 hours in length. Students are reminded that they are responsible to approach teachers in order to make up all missing assignments. Students will check-in to the MHS Guidance office the morning of the exam.
The ASVAB is an interest inventory that allows students to explore potential career options. The ASVAB is designed to help students learn more about themselves and the world of work, to identify and explore potentially satisfying occupations, and develop an effective strategy to realize potential career goals.
There is no fee to take the test. If you have any questions about registration please contact the school counseling office.
MESSAGE FROM MHS PTO
Please help us provide Soups and Salads for the Teacher & Staff Luncheon next week on Wednesday, January 29.
See details and Sign up HERE
Thank you!
FROM MEDFIELD OUTREACH/MEDFIELD CARES ABOUT PREVENTION (MCAP)
Medfield Outreach/Medfield Cares About Prevention (MCAP) is hosting a speaker from the Boston Children's Digital Wellness Lab on Thursday, January 23 at 7:00 PM. She will be talking about technology and media trends, and providing strategies for parents on how to navigate media use with their children.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
FROM THE CLASS OF 2028
MORE FROM THE MHS PTO
The MHS PTO Hospitality Committee is in need of help!
Please consider volunteering within a team to help pull together teacher & staff appreciation luncheons twice a year. This normally involves planning the food & drink, working with vendors for good deals, pick-up, set-up and serve!
We hope you’ll consider giving back towards a great cause of appreciating our MHS Teachers and Staff.
Please email Sue Ten Hagen suetenhagen@gmail.com if you are interested. Thank you and look forward to hearing from you soon.
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MHS PTO FUNDRAISER
MESSAGE FROM ANGP
Ee are in need of volunteers to help backstage, front of house and lug stuff from A to B!
The Senior parents should sit and enjoy the event, so we rely on the help of parents/guardians of 9th, 10th and 11th Graders. Please pay it forward and support the fun.
Contact us HERE if you can Volunteer www.medfieldangp.com. Thank you!
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ANGP VOLUNTEERS
We’re gearing up for the All Night Grad Party—a 32-year Medfield tradition that’s all about keeping our kids safe and giving them an unforgettable night of fun!
This amazing event truly takes a village, and we need your help. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to Medfield High, we’d love for you to get involved.
Let’s make the Class of 2025's graduation one they’ll never forget!
Visit our website to learn more about what’s involved www.medfieldangp.com
KICK OFF PLANNING MEETING
ALL are welcome to our first kick-off meeting TONIGHT to plan the Class of 2025's All Night Grad Party.
We are in need of all Parents/Guardians Grades 9-12. Bring your friends, it's fun to work in friend groups and connect with others. Please help us keep our celebrating kids safe.
See you there!
www.medfieldangp.com
angpmedfield@gmail.com
FROM THE MCPE
Date: Thursday, January 30th
Time: Doors open at 7:00pm, Trivia is from 7:30pm-9:30pm
Place: American Legion in Dover (right next to Dover Library!)
What to Expect: Tickets are $50 a person, which include snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments (bring your cash for the bar)
FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
A Capella Night
Join us on Friday, JANUARY 31, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Medfield High School Auditorium for a fun-filled night to enjoy a cappella music from a wide range of talented students. Our headlining act is The Opportunes, Harvard University's oldest all-gender a cappella group and 2022 ICAA runner-up (@opportunes). The Opportunes’ style ranges from the soulful stylings of Whitney Houston to the epic drama of Labrinth, all the way to the pop hits of Beyoncé and the funky classics of Stevie Wonder. We also will hear the award-winning Medfield High School Soundwaves (@MHSSoundWaves) perform along with Blake Middle School Crescendos, and other local high school groups. It's an evening full of entertaining singers and you don’t want to miss it!
FROM SEPAC
The Medfield SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) has collaborated with local neuropsychologists and educational boards to create a list of potential presentation topics for parents.
Please take a moment to COMPLETE THIS SURVEY and let us know which topics resonate with you. Presentations will be led by a neuropsychologist.
Possible topics include:
How to Reduce Academic Stress in Today’s Students
What Can a Neuropsychological Evaluation Tell You and How It Can Be Used in the IEP Process
Social Skills Challenges in Autism, Anxiety, and Trauma
How to Support Kids with Anxiety
Executive Function Challenges and the Impact on Learning
Diagnosis Disclosure: To Tell or Not to Tell
Anxiety’s Impact on Learning or Developmental Disabilities and How to Address This in the IEP
Navigating Puberty’s Changes to Adolescent Bodies and Brains
FROM THE FRIENDS OF MEDFIELD THEATRE SOCIETY
Looking for an answer to the age-old question, “What’s for dinner tonight?”
Take the guesswork out! The Friends of MHS Theatre Society is holding a fundraiser at Chipotle on Monday, February 3rd from 5-9pm, and we need your help!
Just show the Chipotle cashier the fundraising flyer below (either print it or show on your phone) on February 3rd from 5-9pm and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Friends of MHS Theatre. If you forget the flyer, please remember to mention the fundraiser at check-out.
For online orders, use the code DGDRLAZ on the Chipotle app in the “Enter a Promo Code” section. Don’t forget to click “Apply.”
Pick-up only; no delivery. More info about online ordering here.
Thank you for your support of Medfield Theatre!
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
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