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Monomoy Regional High School's Weekly Newsletter
Please complete the transportation form in the Aspen family portal to let us know whether or not your student will be riding the bus for the 2026-2027 school year. Submitting this information now will help us make sure we have the right number of buses, on the right routes, with the right stops! There is no need to sign up for the bus just in case, if you don’t think you’ll need it. If circumstances change, your student can always be added later. Please submit your responses as soon as possible, and no later than May 30. Find more information, as well as step-by-step directions with photos, on our website.
As work begins on Phase 1 on the Monomoy Middle School Renovation Project, with the siding and windows being replaced, we are planning for Phase 2 - replacing the roof. The roof replacement work is necessary to protect our Towns’ investment in the middle school and the work currently being done to install new windows and siding. The roof project must be approved at Town Meeting in both towns next month, and at the ballot, in order to move ahead. You can find Phase 1 project updates, Phase 2 information, and a number of frequently asked questions on our website.
At the Town of Chatham's Memorial Day observance, MRHS 8th-grader Melaya Rose read a poem titled 'I Remember' by William H. McRaven.
The Monomoy Regional High School Theater Company is proud to present William Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of ambition and prophecy. Join us for a special outdoor production of Macbeth set against the natural backdrop of our campus.
Performance Dates & Time
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- Friday, June 5, 2026
- All performances begin at 6:00 PM
- The performances will be held at the outdoor Amphitheater, located directly outside of the school Library.
Admission
There are no tickets required for these performances. We will be accepting free-will offerings to support the Friends of the Arts (FOTA). Your generous donations help provide essential grants for props, costuming, and student theater initiatives.
At the Massachusetts Celebration of Girls and Women in Sports Day on May 19, 2026, Monomoy Regional School District Athletic Director Karen Guillemette was recognized with a Massachusetts Women in Athletics Distinguished Service Award.
The event is held annually by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association to celebrate the many opportunities girls and women have to compete in sports throughout the Commonwealth and the nation. The keynote speaker, Rachel Duranwood, Boston Legacy FC Soccer Engagement Lead and former NWSL professional, spoke about the impact of combining elite athleticism with dedicated mentorship.
In presenting Guillemette’s award, it was noted that since joining Monomoy Regional School District in 2016, Guillemette has been the driving force behind a historic transformation of the district’s PreK-12 Wellness and interscholastic athletic programs. Under her leadership, Monomoy saw the successful introduction of several key programs that have become staples of the Monomoy Regional High School’s identity, including: Girls Volleyball, Girls Lacrosse, Indoor Track & Field, Unified Basketball, and Unified Track & Field. By establishing these programs, Guillemette built a culture where young women are empowered to lead, compete, and excel. This expansion has been a game-changer for the district, turning Monomoy into a destination for premier female talent in the region.
Through strategic mentorship of her coaching staff and a demand for excellence, Guillemette led Monomoy to be ranked as the third-winningest athletic program in Division 4 statewide last year. Her work has also extended to the middle school level, where she introduced cross country, golf, and lacrosse to create a sustainable competitive pathway for younger students. By elevating club sports to varsity status and preserving hockey through strategic regional co-ops, she has ensured that Monomoy students remain in-district, fostering an unparalleled sense of Shark pride.
Superintendent Scott Carpenter noted that in over three decades of school administration, he has rarely seen an Athletic Director impact a community so profoundly. "Karen has not only championed opportunities for girls and young women but has instilled a sense of omnipresent pride throughout our entire school community."
In addition to Guillemette, the Massachusetts Women in Athletics Distinguished Service Awards honorees also included Patricia Rivero Gonzalez, Retired Athletic Director, Newton South High School, Laura Whittaker, ELA Teacher, Varsity Softball & JV Field Hockey Coach, and Stoughton High School Student Athletes.
At the end of each marking term, Monomoy Regional High School educators nominate students they have seen exemplifying the skills and attributes of the district's Portrait of a Graduate, qualifying them as Students of the Term. The 2025-2026 Term 3 honorees are as follows:
Sandscript has just published its "Celebrating Pleasant Bay" booklet, which will be available for perusal in the high school and middle school libraries, as well as the town libraries in Harwich, Brewster, and Chatham. Many thanks again to The Friends of Pleasant Bay and Pleasant Bay Community Boating for granting us the funds and the venue to experience the beauty of the Bay, to then write about it, and to also photograph it.
Other Sandscript news: Congratulations to Corinne Pina for being elected President of Sandscript for next year and to Emma Eldredge for being elected Vice President. They are planning great things for one of the oldest co-curricular clubs in Chatham/Harwich/Monomoy schooling history. Sandscript was created in the mid 1970's and is still going strong! The new edition of SANDSCRIPT the magazine will be coming out soon and will also be available in our school and town libraries!!
Is your child looking to take driver's ed lessons? The Rotary Club of Harwich-Dennis offers financial assistance to students who qualify. Speak to their guidance counselor for the application and more information.
Senior Trip to Boston: Tuesday, June 2
Graduation Rehearsal #1: Wednesday, June 3
Senior Breakfast: Thursday, June 4
Hosted by the Freshmen: Class of 2029. 10am in the cafeteria.
Graduation Rehearsal #2: Thursday, June 4
MANDATORY rehearsal for all seniors. 10:30am-12pm.
Pick up records and caps and gowns: Thursday, June 4
Immediately following rehearsal, go to the Main Entrance lobby to pick up your school records and your caps and gowns. All school obligations must be met by this day before you can pick up your cap and gown.
A CAP AND GOWN HAS BEEN ORDERED FOR EVERY SENIOR!
Senior Convocation: Thursday, June 4
6:30pm in the auditorium. Seniors will receive an invitation to the event if they are receiving an award or scholarship. Seniors attending should arrive by 6pm. Please RSVP to Mrs. Casey in the Guidance Office.
Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony: Saturday, June 6
6pm - MRHS Athletic Turf Field
There are no admission tickets to the ceremony. All are welcome!
Seniors are expected to arrive at MRHS by 5:30pm and should be lined up by 5:45pm.
Learn more about the Monomoy SEPAC at https://www.monomoy.edu/parent-caregiver-resources/sepac
MRHS students are marked present or absent for each class. Students who exceed 10% absence in classes are at risk for losing credit in that class. For example, students may lose credit if they have:
- 5 absences in a term course
- 9 absences in a semester course
- 18 absences in a full-year course
- By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th-grade test scores
- Chronically absent high school students had an average GPA of 2.8 vs. non-chronically absent classmates who had an average GPA of 3.5
- When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating
Register here by Friday, May 22: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration
The Monomoy All Sports Booster Club now has an online merchandise store!
Grab spirit wear for the whole family and support our student-athletes at the same time.
Shop now: https://nausetscreenprinting.printavo.com/merch/monomoy-sharks/
Every purchase helps support all Monomoy sports programs - thank you for backing our Sharks!
SUN Bucks applications are now open! SUN Bucks is a food benefit for families with children during the summer months, previously known as Summer EBT. SUN Bucks provides a $120 lump-sum summer benefit per school-aged child for income-eligible families. The program is administered by the state Department of Transitional Assistance in partnership with DESE and with assistance from schools. All enrolled students identified as meeting the income eligibility standards for free or reduced-price lunch during school year 2025-26, either through an NSLP household paper application or direct certification, are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks. Students identified as homeless, migrant, runaway or participating in Head Start are also automatically eligible. Students who do not meet the aforementioned criteria can apply for SUN Bucks benefits through DTA by visiting www.DTAConnect.com.
Contact Us!
Email: mrhs@monomoy.edu
Website: mrhs.monomoy.edu
Location: 75 Oak Street, Harwich, MA, USA
Phone: 508-430-7200