King Philip Regional High School

Principal's Message

Greetings KP Community,

Thank you to all of our parents and guardians who joined us for Open House last week! It was a great evening and a wonderful opportunity for families to meet our educators, learn more about their students' classes, and hear about the engaging learning experiences planned throughout the year. I also want to thank the many clubs, classes, and student organizations that set up tables to share the exciting things happening at KP. It was great to see so many students involved and proudly representing their programs and activities. For those who were unable to attend, we have included the slides from our Open House presentation below.

With just two weeks remaining in Term 1, this is a good time for students to check in on their academic progress, stay focused, and continue working hard as we approach the end of the term. We encourage students to reach out to their teachers or school counselors if they have questions or need additional support. Let's make the most of these final two weeks and finish the first term strong!

Nicole Bottomley

Principal

King Philip Regional High School

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Upcoming important dates:

• October 21st: Early Release Day
• October 15th: Band Night 2027
• October 17th: PSATs
• October 30th: Term 1 Ends
• November 3rd: No School for Students

Follow the following social media accounts-- @kphighschool, @kpcares, @kpstuco, @kphsathletics and Arbiter Live for sports schedules.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

King Philip Regional High School is currently seeking new members to join the KPRHS School Council. For the 2026-2027 school year, the group will meet 5 times (4 times virtually via google meet and 1 time in person) to collaborate and drive improvements at KPRHS. The Council works collaboratively with the Principal to develop and provide feedback about budget initiatives, changes to our Handbook, and our School Improvement Plan. The council is an opportunity for parents to have a voice in conversations about KPRHS as a whole and to provide valuable perspective as we consider school goals, priorities, and areas for continued growth. If you are interested in participating, please see the information below.

School Council Members & Responsibilities:

• School Council will hold 5 Meetings this year from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.
• Dates are as follows:

• October 13th

• December 2nd

• January 26th

• March 4th

• April 28th

• Membership consists of students, educators & parents/guardians
• According to the State Ethics Commission's Opinion EC-COI-93-21 (October 19, 1993), school councils are considered municipal agencies and their members, although they serve without compensation, are considered municipal employees for purposes of the conflict of interest law. This provision may be especially relevant to parent and community members of councils who may serve on other municipal agencies, boards and commissions within the community or who may do business with the city or town agencies.

If you would like to serve on the Council, please click here to express your interest. If we have more candidates than vacancies, we will hold elections. The deadline to express interest is Friday, October 23, 2026. Thank you for considering this opportunity to become involved in the school community.

Nicole Bottomley

Principal, KPRHS

This month's edition includes information related to:

• World Mental Health Day/Depression Awareness Month
• National Bullying Prevention Month- A helpful guide for parents- Bullying Prevention 101 for Adults
• Parent/Caregiver Learning Opportunities to Support Your Child Offered in October
• Fuel Assistance for Winter 2026 - applications open Oct. 1, 2026

Dismissals must be done in person at the Main Office or by Email

If you need to dismiss your student during the school day you must either come into the office and sign them out in person or you can email hsattendance@kingphilip.org. Dismissals are not done over the phone. If at all possible, please email at the beginning of the school day. Only excused absences allow students to make up missed work. The KPRHS Student Handbook lists what constitutes an excused absence.

Please note: Juniors do not have 'senior' privileges and are not allowed to leave during the school day. The consequence for any student leaving school without permission is a Saturday Detention for the first offense. Also "Students misusing their parking privileges by leaving school grounds before the end of the school day may be subject to having their parking privileges revoked."

As we continue our strong focus on attendance this year, I want to thank our students, families and faculty for the noticeable improvement we saw last year. Being present in school each day matters deeply - for academic progress, for building meaningful relationships, and for strengthening our sense of community. Research is clear that consistent school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic success, social engagement, and on-time graduation, and we appreciate the collective effort to ensure students are here and ready to learn.

To support this ongoing work, we want to remind everyone of some of the attendance codes that are entered into Infinite Campus:

• AE - Absent Excused

  (parent/guardian has provided documentation for an excused absence for one of the (12) reasons outlined on page #26 of the handbook)

• AV - Absence Verified

  (used in instances when parent/guardian has provided a clear and verifiable reason for the absence, such as a one-to-two day illness that does not meet the criteria for AE as a doctor's appointment may not have been scheduled for a one-day illness)

• AN - Absence Notified. AN means a parent/guardian has notified the school that a student will be absent, but the absence does not meet the criteria to be excused (i.e. Vacation). AN absences are not eligible for make-up work, similar to unexcused absences.

Both AE and AV allow students to make up work within the allotted timeframe outlined in the Student Handbook. The code of AN ensures that we are accurately distinguishing between absences that qualify for make-up work and those that do not.

We continue to emphasize that every day in school counts. Missing even a few days each month can impact learning, confidence and long-term outcomes for students. In-person learning provides consistent instruction, opportunities to connect with peers and adults, and the routines that help students feel grounded and engaged. We want every student to experience that sense of belonging, and daily attendance plays a crucial role.

ImportantKPAthleticsLinks

For general information about KP Athletics go to our webpage

LINK: KP Athletics Webpage

For KP Team Game Schedules and locations go to Arbiter Live

LINK: Arbiter Live

Livestream Home Games

LINK: KP Hudl

Follow KP Sports Booster Club on Instagram

LINK: kpsportsboosterclub

Follow kphsathletics on Instagram

LINK: kphsathletics

For Hockomock League Photos, News and Awards

LINK: Hockomock Sports

For MIAA Tournament Info and Power Rankings

LINK: MIAA Website

We establish high academic standards and expectations for personal responsibility. Students are encouraged to become lifelong learners, to be productive contributors to society, to set ambitious goals, and to use all available resources.

Principal: Nicole Bottomley

Assistant Principal: Karen Archambault

Assistant Principal: Matthew Maré

Assistant Principal: Jill Poirier

Athletic Director: Derek Phinney

Website: https://www.kingphilip.org/high-school/
Twitter: @KingPhilipHS

Instagram: KPHighSchool

Location: 201 Franklin St, Wrentham MA 02093
Phone: 508-384-1000