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Monomoy Regional High School's Weekly Newsletter
Monomoy is now accepting School Choice applications for the 2026-2027 school year! Visit our website for more information about availability, important dates, and the link to the application form: http://www.monomoy.edu/schoolchoice.
They transport our students safely and efficiently - let's give a shoutout to our amazing drivers in recognition of School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! As a show of thanks, they were given lunch totes full of snacks to enjoy.
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.
Many thanks to all who made the Senior Prom for the MRHS Class of 2026 such a special event for our students! Great job by advisors Ms. Lee and Ms. Oliver and the class officers in planning a fantastic night, and thanks to Cari Long and the other parents and caregivers who put on a fabulous safe after-prom party, as well as the local businesses and organizations that donated.
Interested in learning more about the April 2027 trip to Italy? Join a zoom meeting to learn all about it: this Thursday, May 7th at 6:30 pm.
The meeting link is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83191688028.
Trip info can be found ahead of the meeting at www.acis.com using Trip ID: 351018 and Leader Last Name: Peters. Questions before can be directed to speters@monomoy.edu
Schönen Freitag!!!! Oak Street was busy last week getting ready for the Multicultural Fair. We were lucky enough to have Mr. Dadmun's wife, Lisa, here to assist with all the artistry and German recipes. Our German table featured Spundekäs - a savory cheese dip with pretzels; and Plätzchen - a traditional German cookie. We could not have done it without the assistance of Jayden Merriam, who spent hours rolling out the dough and cutting the cookies. Interesting tidbit about Jayden; he loves to cook!!! We are also attaching a throwback from Jonah’s Birthday. Schönes Wochenende!!!!!
Jonah's Birthday
Las Molas
Students in Mrs. Carey's Spanish 2 class are studying clothing and shopping traditions in Spanish speaking countries. Through the study they spent time working on Molas. Molas are hand stitched textiles that women in Panama use for traditional clothing and decorative art. Molas were introduced by the indigenous women (Kuna) from Panama. Students used paper and layered style to create their original pieces.
Para Mantener La Salud
Spanish 1 students are studying "Para Mantener La Salud" ways to maintain health. They used the opportunity to show off the language they are studying by supporting the Wellness Fair with visuals to demonstrate and describe, in Spanish, ways they stay healthy. Posters ranged from healthy food choices, diet and exercise, to mental and emotional health.
Ashley Symington, Director of Youth and Family Services for the Town of Harwich, is hosting the Let's Talk Mental Health conference on Saturday, May 2 from 9AM-1PM at the Harwich Community Center. Student volunteers are needed to help with childcare and at the welcome table. Teens are also welcome to attend the event if they would like to come learn and share their voices! Please email Ashley at ashley.symington@harwich-ma.gov to volunteer or learn more.
https://www.cciaea.org/through-young-eyes.html
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- Exhibition Dates: March 27th - May 17th, 2026
- Artwork Drop-off: Member's Meeting at CCMoA, Thursday, March 19th at 4:30 pm or by Special Arrangement
- Museum Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm & Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm
- Artists' Reception: Saturday, March 28th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm
- Pickup of Art and CCIAEA Members' Celebration: Monday, May 18th, 2026 at 4:30 pm or by Special Arrangement at CCMoA
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: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration
Save the date for MASBC's annual Mattress Fundraier at MRHS.
When: Saturday, May 9th | 10AM - 4PM
Where: Monomoy RHS Gym (75 Oak St, Harwich)
The Deal: Prices from $199. All sizes. 0% Financing. Luxury for less.
The Impact: Every purchase supports our student-athletes... and your back!
Facebook: Join and share the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/4446368815609188/
Senior Parents! Are you looking for the perfect graduation gift for your senior? The Monomoy All Sports Booster Club is offering you the opportunity to purchase a brick with your student's name and Class of 2026 that will be installed around the concession area at the Monomoy Athletic Complex Turf.
The cost of the brick is $125.00 and can be paid via Venmo once you have placed your order. If you would like to place an order, please email Boosterclub@monomoy.edu with your order. Each brick is 4x8, has two lines of print (students name, up to 21 characters) with Class of 2026 as the second line.
The deadline to place your order is Friday, May 1, 2026.
Please see the attached flyer for more information. If you have any questions, please email Boosterclub@monomoy.edu
Thank you!
The Monomoy All Sports Booster Club
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.
Annual Service Academy Information Night on Friday, May 1st, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm at the Maritime Conference Center on the campus of Massachusetts Maritime Academy. They will have representatives from West Point, the Naval Academy, the US Air Force Academy, the US Merchant Marine Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, as well as Mass Maritime. Students and their families are welcome to attend—as well as counselors/teachers/school personnel who want to know more about the process! We do ask that folks pre-register for our planning purposes.
--Michael Jackman, District Director
Office of Congressman Bill Keating (MA-09)
Teen Grief Group
Virtual Grief Group
Contact Us!
Email: mrhs@monomoy.edu
Website: mrhs.monomoy.edu
Location: 75 Oak Street, Harwich, MA, USA
Phone: 508-430-7200