Castle Chronicles

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In honor of Memorial Day, the SMHS Girls Lacrosse Team placed American flags on the graves of veterans, honoring their service and sacrifices. Thank you to our student-athletes, the Clark-Haddad Post 188 American Legion and Commander Ray Tourville for keeping this important town tradition alive. We also extend our deepest gratitude to those who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedoms. Your courage and dedication will not be forgotten.

The senior class kicked off the day with the traditional SMHS Senior Breakfast Tailgate in the school parking lot. With a spread that included donuts, eggs, sausages, pastries, etc. the morning was filled with good food and even better friendship. Surrounded by their classmates, this is a fun and memorable way to savor the countdown to graduation!

SMHS unified theatre and art students presented an entertaining performance of select Disney movie scenes and songs. Each piece reflected the hard work and passion of the performers and left the audience applauding for more!

BRAVO!

Congratulations to the 22 extraordinary middle school students who were inducted in the National Junior Honor Society. In addition to outstanding academic performance, these students have met the NJHS standards of scholarship, character, leadership and citizenship.

Grade 7 inductees: Patrick Adams, Grace Cronin, Paxton Harper, Owen Kravitz, Ryan McManus, Annabel Mollica, Conlan Murphy, Brielle O'Brien, Gwyneth Reisig, Maeve Speed, Taliesin Taylor, Reilly Terry, Clara Toomey, and Abigail Walsh.

Grade 8 inductees: Nora Adelman, Ella Avitabile, Sienna Davis, Henrik Glazener, Samuel Konary, Brenna Lavery, Myah Silva, and Emma Wells.

Special thanks to Ms. NANCY HORWOOD, NJHS Advisor, for her leadership and guidance.

Before taking the field for their highly anticipated league championship game, the SMHS baseball team took a moment to celebrate the educators who have supported them along the way. Each player honored a teacher who made a meaningful impact, recognizing the vital role they play both in and out of the classroom. With that inspiration fueling them, the team went on to win the game and secure the league title!

CONGRATULATIONS! GO KNIGHTS!

Seventh grader and dynamic radio personality, J.T. BINIENDA, and his father, Jamie Binienda, spent the week shining a spotlight on the Class of 2025 through a special radio podcast project. Together, they interviewed numerous seniors, capturing their reflections, memories, and hopes for the future. The heartfelt conversations offer a unique and personal tribute to the graduating class, giving listeners a chance to hear directly from the voices of 2025. The interviews will be played in DeConto stadium prior to the graduation ceremony on June 7, 2025. Thank you, J.T. and Mr. BINIENDA for creating such a memorable tribute to the CLASS of 2025!

Out of 79 talented performers from across Massachusetts who auditioned for the prestigious JIMMY AWARDS, only 14 were selected as finalists, and we’re thrilled to share that our very own junior, MARTY MULROY, made the cut! Marty’s incredible performance earned him a spot among the best in the state, and we couldn’t be prouder. In the coming days, two of the 14 finalists will be chosen to advance to a Broadway workshop in New York City. Until then, all 14 will shine once more at the Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guilds' Musical Theatre Awards Show on June 9.

Bravo, Marty!

Mr. NATE EVERETT's history students recently attended a field trip to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate and the JFK Library and Museum. Students were able to learn about the goals of President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address, his actions in the Cuban Missile Crisis, and his role in the Civil Rights Movement during his administration. Students also received a brief tour of the EMK Institute to learn more about the function and history of the U.S. Senate. It was a great day enjoyed by all!

Psychology teacher Mr. MIKE McNEILL was in for a laugh this week when a student surprised him with the ultimate psych-themed gift: a pair of Freudian slippers. Yes, you read that right, cozy footwear featuring none other than Sigmund Freud himself. Whether interpreting dreams or just strolling the halls, Mr. McNeill is now analyzing the subconscious in style!

National Junior Honor Society students recently gave back to our community by volunteering at the Kindness Festival in Bourne, all to support the mission of Kind Hearts for Kids. The organization is dedicated to uplifting children and teens in foster, adoptive, and kinship care, including those being raised by grandparents. From running activity booths to helping with setup and fundraising, our students brought energy, compassion, and plenty of smiles to this meaningful event. Their efforts helped raise awareness and funds for a cause that brings hope and support to so many young lives.

If you would like to donate snacks to the grade 7 dance, please use the link below to sign-up.

Thank you!

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If you would like to donate snacks to the grade 8 dance, please use the link below to sign-up. Thank you!

8th Grade Spring Dance 2025signup.com

Parents and guardians of the Class of 2029 are invited to attend the Grade 8 Promotion Ceremony on Friday, June 13 at 10:00 AM in the SMHS auditorium. We're excited to celebrate this special milestone, recognize our students' achievements and wish them well as they move on to high school.

We hope to see you there!

We’re excited to share that there are a variety of exciting events planned for our eighth graders to enjoy with their classmates. We’re looking forward to a joyful and fun-filled end to their middle school experience! Please return permission slips as soon as possible!

Just a quick reminder for parents and guardians that all student medications must be picked up from the school nurse’s office by dismissal on June 16th. Medications left behind will be disposed of, and specific pick-up instructions will be mailed on May 30th.

Questions? Please contact NICOLE ALEXANDER at nalexander@sandwich.k12.ma.us or DIANNA SMITH at dlsmith@sandwich.k12.ma.us.

Students who are waiting after school for rides, sports practice or extracurricular clubs to begin are encouraged to wait in the SMHS library. It's a quiet, supervised area where students can get some work done, study, read or meet classmates to collaborate on projects and assignments, etc.

For planning purposes, SMHS's 2025 spring MCAS testing dates are below for your convenience.