FRIDAY FOCUS

Thanks to MRHS parent Katie Cutter for this fantastic photo of our beloved school!

The MRSD 2025-2026 Bus Routes are available on our website.

Please note - ALL changes or additions to the posted routes must be submitted via the Bus Request/Change Form linked here. Please do not call or email the Transportation Office with changes or additions as that will delay the process. Any changes or additions to routes will be processed within two weeks after submission of the form.

The MRHS Late Bus schedule will begin September 8.

We’re excited to introduce ReachMyTeach, our new two-way messaging system for staying connected with your school. This platform will allow classroom teachers, coaches, and club advisors to communicate directly with parents, caregivers, and students in an organized, safe, and accessible way. To learn more about ReachMyTeach and how to access it, visit their site here.

• You don’t have to do anything right now in order to receive messages via ReachMyTeach! Messages will be delivered directly to your email inbox and text platform, in your preferred language.
• This tool allows you to receive and send messages to school staff via email, text, and WhatsApp.
• You can use the messaging tools with your current email/text platforms, in the ReachMyTeach web portal, or you can download the ReachMyTeach app.
• When logging in to the web portal or app, parents and caregivers should use the same email address or phone number they use for Aspen, and students should use their school email.
• One-way messages from the school and district will continue to be sent via our mass notifications system, including our principal’s weekly newsletters, Superintendent’s Updates, and weather/closing alerts.

Please make sure that the school has your current and correct phone and email contact information on file in Aspen. All messages sent through our mass notifications system and ReachMyTeach will be automatically translated into the recipient’s preferred language, as listed in Aspen.

Our faculty and staff are amazing – and we want them to get recognized for the great work they do! Each month, we will feature a staff member in our Staff Shoutout series. Staff members can be nominated by students, parents/caregivers, and colleagues for outstanding positive contributions to our schools using the simple form at www.monomoy.edu/staffshoutout.

The MRHS SHORE Food Pantry now has local seafood available, thanks to a generous community donor! Holly Buddensee of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance in Chatham recently delivered the first weekly donation of clam chowder, haddock chowder, and fish stew to the pantry. The food pantry is run by students enrolled in the “Students Have Opportunities for Recreation and Employment” (SHORE) program, which provides vocational training and transitional services to young adults with autism or intellectual disabilities. The students oversee the day-to-day operation of the pantry, which serves daily snacks for 100 students and helps provide food boxes for more than 30 Harwich families each week. Many thanks to the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance for their support of this important program!

On September 20th, the Harwich Community Center is teaming up with the Health Department, the Chamber, and Animal Control for a fun event called “Barks in the Park.” It’ll run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brooks Park in Harwich and will have food trucks, vendors, live music, demos, and a bunch of pet-friendly activities throughout the day. The event organizers are looking for volunteers -- this is a great opportunity for students to get involved. Some of the things volunteers might help with include:

• Signing people up for the pet parade, fashion show, or talent show
• Helping at the raffle table
• Walking around and helping guests with activities
• Assisting with crowd control as we set up different events
• Helping staff with general tasks throughout the day

Volunteers are welcome to come for just an hour or stay all day — whatever works best. Sign up via the online form here!

The Harwich Chamber of Commerce is looking for student volunteers to help at the Toast of Harwich at the Wequassett Resort on November 21 from approximately 5 to 9 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, email Cyndi Williams at cyndi@harwichcc.com.

MRHS Picture Day is Tuesday, September 16!

• You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTV444TR. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
• Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

When: Saturday, October 4th from 7pm-9:30pm

Where: MRHS Gym
Who: Grades 9-12 ONLY

Theme: A Night Out in New York

How do I buy tickets?

All tickets will be sold ONLINE ONLY, using the following link: https://www.msbtickets.com/monomoyregionalhighschool/event/MRHSHomecomingDance2025. Tickets are $16.30 each and are non-refundable. Ticket sales end on September 26th.

Can I bring a guest?

Students may bring only 1 guest. If you would like to bring a guest from another school, please make sure you submit a Guest Permission Slip by Friday, September 26th to Ms Police. Guest permission slips can be found in the Main Office and outside of room (A159). All guest permission slips will be verified by Principal Police.

If you have any questions, please see Mrs Widegren or Ms Dennehy.

MRHS is on Instagram at @monomoyhighschool!

Audrey Brewer, Grade 8 School Counselor, abrewer@monomoy.edu

Lindsay Ginnetty, Instructional Leader, Grades 9-12 (last names A-F), lginnetty@monomoy.edu

Caitlyn Hall, Grades 9-12 (last names G-N), chall@monomoy.edu

Jonathan Bennett, Grades 9-12 (last names O-Z), jbennett@monomoy.edu

INSTAGRAM: @MonomoyGuidance

Wishing you health and safety,

The MRHS Counseling Team

MON, 9/8:

Fr. Boys Soccer @ Falmouth 4:30

V Girls Volleyball @ Nauset 5:30

JV Girls Volleyball @ Nauset 4:00

Fr. Girls Volleyball @ Nauset 4:00

TUES, 9/9:

V Cross Country @ CCA 4:30

V Boys Golf vs CCA 4:00 (Eastward HO!)

WED, 9/10:

V Boys Soccer @ Falmouth 4:30

JV Boys Soccer @ Falmouth 4:30

V Girls Soccer vs Falmouth 4:15

JV Girls Soccer vs Falmouth 4:15

THURS, 9/11:

V Boys Golf @ Sturgis West 4:00 (Bayberry Hills)

FRI, 9/12:

V Boys Soccer @ Nantucket 3:30

JV Boys Soccer @ Nantucket 3:30

V Girls Soccer vs Nantucket 4:00

JV Girls Soccer vs Nantucket 4:00

V Field Hockey @ Wachusett Regional 4:00

JV Field Hockey @ Wachusett Regional 5:30

V Football vs Cape Tech 6:30

V Girls Volleyball vs Westport 5:00

JV Girls Volleyball vs Westport 4:00

V Cheer vs Cape Tech 6:30

Follow us on Instagram for game results, scores, updates, and more!: @monomoyathletics

To report your child's absence, tardy, or upcoming dismissal please use the following link:

https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/attendance

Did you know? Past issues of the Friday Focus can be found on our website:

https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/news/friday-focus

Monomoy Regional High School operations and activities are guided by Monomoy Regional School District policies and school-specific procedures. The MRHS Handbook is a resource for families and students, providing information and guidelines for a variety of topics. If you have additional questions not covered here, contact MRHS at (508) 430-7200.

https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/parent-caregiver-resources/school-handbook

Email: mrhs@monomoy.edu
Website: mrhs.monomoy.edu
Location: 75 Oak Street, Harwich, MA, USA
Phone: 508-430-7200

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