King Philip Regional High School

Principal's Message

Greetings KP Community,

With the arrival of spring, there is a renewed sense of energy throughout KPRHS. The warmer weather and longer days are a welcome change, and with them comes a busy and exciting season filled with events, activities, and continued learning. From the start of spring athletics to the incredible accomplishments of our students—such as our Girls Hockey team competing in the State Championship and DECA qualifying a record number of projects for ICDC—it’s always one of the most energized times of the year, and we’re looking forward to all that lies ahead.

A key focus right now is course selection for the 2026–2027 school year, with requests due today. This is an important opportunity for students to thoughtfully consider their goals, interests, and future plans as they build their schedules for next year. We encourage all students to ensure their course requests are complete and to reach out to their school counselors with any questions or support they may need. Taking the time to be intentional in this process will help set the stage for a successful year ahead.

Nicole Bottomley

Principal

King Philip Regional High School

Pronouns: she/her/hers

3/20: Freshman/Sophomore Dance 7-9:30 pm, HS Gym

3/23: School Committee, 7-9 pm, HS Library

3/24-3/25: MCAS ELA

3/25: NHS Prom Fashion Show, 6-8:30 pm, HS Auditorium

4/2: Term Ends

4/3: No School, Good Friday

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

The King Philip Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is looking for nominations for inductees for the class of 2026. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, April 13th 2026 and the ceremony will be held in November.

Athletes, coaches and contributors will all be considered. Athletes must have graduated in the class of 2015 or earlier for consideration this year, and coaches must have at least 10 years of service to KP.

Here is a link to a form you can fill out online: Link: https://forms.gle/ZnT1ieM1t8VewEYMA

Here is a link to a printable form that can be mailed in: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15RJMDOyWF7813iDtO4I9Y20c02UWbhLszzwN3oUP9C0/edit?usp=sharing

10th Grade Students who are scheduled to take the ELA MCAS Exam on March 24th & 25th, 2026 received an email with information about their assigned locations. The email was sent out on March 17th via Infinite Campus. Students should report to their assigned location at 7:35 am on both days with Chromebooks fully charged. All electronic devices other than school-issued Chromebooks, including cell phones, smart watches, ear buds, or headphones, must be put away and remain out of sight for the entirety of the test. If the school-issued Chromebook has not been used recently, it is essential to turn on the Chromebook, charge it and run any updates prior to the MCAS exam.

Lastly, please make sure students eat breakfast prior to coming to their testing location. Breakfast is offered in our cafeteria beginning at 7:10 am.

We invite parents/caregivers, students or community members to learn about Healthy KP's mission and history. We will engage in discussions that will help shape the future direction for the Coalition and to gauge your interest in getting involved. Please join us on Thursday, March 26 at 6:15 pm in the King Philip High School library.

How can you connect with Healthy KP?

• Drive by our billboards and tell your students and friends about the campaign
• Check out and promote our website - lots of great resources for parents and teens
• Connect with us on FB and Instagram and share
• Attend our monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of every month at 6pm held at the High School (typically in the library)
• Watch for our monthly Q&A column in the Wrentham/Norfolk paper
• Send students looking to connect and get involved our way (we are growing our student coalitions)

Thanks for reading! We are Healthy KP. Together, we can make a difference.

Designer Bag Bingo – April 9

Spring is in the air! Join us for Designer Bag Bingo on Thursday, April 9 at the Franklin Elks for a chance to win one of 10 designer bags—perfect for the spring and summer season.

Enjoy light appetizers, a cash bar, exciting raffles, and a fun night out with friends.

All proceeds support the Senior Class All Night Party.

Event Details
Thursday, April 9
Franklin Elks
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Bingo begins at 7:30 PM

Register: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/kpbagbingo2026
Then submit payment via Venmo (@KP-PTO) or PayPal.

As we recognize World Down Syndrome Day, we are sharing a powerful video created by one of our high school students. This international day of awareness, observed on March 21, highlights the value, dignity, and contributions of people with Down syndrome around the world. We hope the video inspires greater understanding, kindness, and appreciation for the unique strengths each individual brings to our school community.

Arbiter Live for game schedules & locations

KP Athletics Webpage

KP Sports Boosters on Instagram

KP Athletics on Instagram

KP Hudl link to watch KP sports teams

Hockomock Sports League news, photos and awards

MIAA State Power Rankings for all KP Teams

King Philip Drama Program is proud to announce their High School play production of the thrilling classic by the Queen of Mystery herself, Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express! A snowbound train traveling across Europe, a deceased passenger, and a famous detective ready to interrogate everyone onboard. But, as he learns more about the victim, the whole case turns on its head.

We are just beginning our journey with this play and the students are bringing so much creativity to it! Follow along on our Instagram account (kpdramaprogram) for latest updates and forthcoming ticket information. We hope you join us in May for the performances!

The Friends of the Norfolk Public Library will hold its annual Book Sale on Saturday, April 25, 9 am to 3 pm at the Freeman-Kennedy School, 70 Boardman St. Norfolk. Free to the public.

All 2026 members of the Friends of the Library are welcome at the Friends-Only Early Access Sale on Friday, April 24, 6-9 pm. Friends memberships starting at $25 are available at the door beginning at 5:00 pm. The Saturday sale is open to all. For more information: www.norfolkmalibraryfriends.org

It's worth the trip to Norfolk, the small town with the very BIG book sale!

If your student is eligible for Free & Reduced Meals, with their parents permission, KPHS Administration is able to share their information with other departments to offer discounted pricing on other things such as Prom tickets, SAT tests, club activities and more. If you are interested in sharing this information please complete the attached form Sharing Information Form

Universal Free School Meals for All Students

Governor Healey and the Massachusetts Legislature have made Massachusetts the 8th state to make School Meals for All permanent, beginning immediately for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year! School meals will be offered at no cost to all students.

Free and Reduced Cost Meals Application

Please note that even though meals will be free for all, it is very important for families in need to still complete the household Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2025-2026 school year. This allows districts to establish eligibility for other federal benefits and school programs. Families who have been eligible for Free and Reduced Meals in the past must apply again for 2025-2026. Please know that the application is confidential with only the Director of Food Services and administrators having access. All students receive the same meals.

King Philip Free and Reduced Meals Application (scroll down to the application section)

For more information on the School Meals Program, please visit the food services page on the district's website, King Philip Schools Food Services Department.

News from the Nurses Office:

Parents/guardians - Please be aware that if your child feels ill while at school - please encourage them to visit the nurse's office for evaluation. If we deem it medically necessary, you will be contacted and we will excuse the dismissal. If a student dismisses themselves without being seen by the nurses, their dismissal cannot be excused ( without a doctor's note).

Please keep your students home if they are ill. This includes: fever (greater than 100 degrees and your child may return to school only after their temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees, by mouth, for a minimum of 24 hours), vomiting (even once) and diarrhea.

WE do not carry OR provide cold/cough medicine. We do not carry OR provide Claritin or Allegra

( allergy medicine). The Benadryl we have in the office is for anaphylactic events .

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."

King Philip Regional Schools offers the following program to those who may not have internet access available for their KP student.The device provided is a modified mobile hotspot providing filtered internet intended for educational purposes.

To access the program please fill out the following form and return it to the Technology Department.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1goM-YWK8gCQEZUmk2gWFTnCdzDbk93S1/view?usp=sharing

The form is also available in printed format in the tech office at each building.

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: Kip Lewis

Assistant Principal: Karen Archambault

Assistant Principal: Jill Poirier

Athletic Director: Gary Brown

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

Instagram: KPHighSchool

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