SHRHS Newsletter
December 2024 & January 2025
Heroes Among Us
The Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation has announced this year's "Heroes Among Us" honorees. This event will take place on Saturday, March 22nd, and tickets will go on sale in January. Congratulations to all honorees!
Save the Date: Junior/Senior Prom
Biomedical Science Pathway "Student Solve"
On Thursday, December 12, our Biomedical Science Pathway students participated in the "Student Solve" event, sponsored by One8 Applied Learning. Partnered with the global healthcare company Sanofi, our students tackled a real-world challenge: developing innovative solutions for marketing the drug Dupixent. Guided by a Sanofi mentor, each team collaborated to create and present their unique strategies. This incredible experience highlighted our students' creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, while providing them with valuable insights into the biomedical industry.
Pie-An-Admin Day
Our incredible Administrators let students and staff pie them to raise money for a great cause!
Guidance Department Information
Nichols College
We're excited to continue offering high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to get a head start on their college education by taking an online Nichols College course while still in high school! This spring, we are offering Leading and Working in Teams. The course details for this 3-credit class are: Interested students can register here! Please note, the deadline to register is February 25.
Community College is Now Free in Massachusetts!
No matter your age or income: community college is now free in Massachusetts!
The MassEducate and MassReconnect programs allow all Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree to attend a Massachusetts community college for free.
No tuition. No fees. And both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students.
To be eligible for MassEducate or MassReconnect, you must:
· Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
· If you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA and are an approved “High School Completer” under the Massachusetts tuition equity law, you can complete the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA) and still attend for free.
· Apply to your local community college and enroll in an approved program of study. Applications are open all year long and there’s never an application fee.
· Have physically resided in Massachusetts for at least one year, as of the start of your first enrolled term.
· Have earned a high school diploma or the equivalent**
· Are enrolled in at least six credits (usually two classes) per semester in an approved program of study leading to an associate degree or certificate.
· Maintain satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the college’s requirements.
Click below to view 2025 College Acceptances
Please reach out to Mrs. Burlingame with questions.
Join the Scholarship Classroom
CLASS CODE: 7whqbzf
Hard copy information on all scholarships is available in the Guidance Office.
Military Recruiters and Post Secondary Education Institutions
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires that all schools receiving federal funds must provide the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of secondary students to military recruiters and institutions of higher education. The act also requires that military recruiters be given the same access to students that is given to recruiters for post secondary institutions and employers. If a parent objects to releasing this information he/she should notify the guidance office.
We love when K-9 Maverick visits!
Post Graduate Program News
In December, our students got into the holiday spirit by collaborating with the post-graduate students at Bartlett High School for a "Paint & Sip" visit on Friday December 13. Students designed a snowman painting while sipping hot chocolate with their peers. We certainly have a nice group of artists!
We have worked hard this month seeking employment but have balanced our hard work with play. We used our communication skills and teamwork to conquer an escape room!
Academic Decathlon ~ Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month (Room 124)
Best Buddies ~ Meets 2nd Wednesday (Room 205)
Chess Club ~ See Mr. Cormier in Room 102
Cooking Club ~ See Ms. Kustar in Room 113
Cultural Coordinating Committee ~ Meets last Monday of the month (Room 213)
Drama Club ~ See Ms. Griffiths in Room 102 or Mr. Foley in Room 200
Envirothon ~ Meets 3rd Thursday of the month (Room 124)
Gender Sexuality Alliance ~ Meets every Wednesday (Room 227)
Girls Who Code ~ See Ms. Holton in Room 300
Global Awareness ~ Email Mrs. Pierangeli for information
Hill Prov ~ Meets every Tuesday (Room 200)
Marching Band ~ See Mr. Wilson
Math Team ~ (Room 304)
Music /Performing Arts/Show Choir ~ see Mrs. Bussiere
National Art Honor Society ~ (Room 219)
National Honor Society ~ Meets 1st Thursday of the month (Library)
Ski Club ~ See Mr. Cormier in Room 102
Student Council ~ Listen for announcements & check in with Google Classroom
Yearbook Club ~ Meets Thursdays (Room 103)
Yearbook Information
Shepherd Hill Athletics
Wrestling Team News
Congratulations to the following wrestlers who placed at Griswald tournament : Diego Serrano 2nd, Hunter Davis 6th, Liam Kay 4th, Jacob Ferguson 3rd, Logan Pecore 3rd, Sawyer Ayotte 1st and was also awarded the Outstanding Wrestler trophy.
Congratulations on a successful senior night vs. Algonquin.
Additionally on this night, we would like to recognize Senior Sawyer Ayotte on his 150th High School victory. Following his older brothers (Ethan 20', Owen 21', Austin 23') Sawyer has had a remarkable career for SHRHS Wrestling and has competed beyond MIAA competition successfully. He is on pace to have another strong season and is gaining interest from NCAA Wrestling Coaches from across the country.
We wish these families the best in the future.
2025 SPRING ATHLETICS REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Shepherd Hill Choirs Spread Holiday Cheer
The Shepherd Hill Choirs were busy spreading joy this December with a performance at the Dudley Hill Congregational Church's holiday fair and a performance for the Why Me? Cancer foundation holiday party in Marlboro.
Around the Art Department
Ceramics enjoyed Hot Chocolate out of their handmade ceramic mugs today.
School Hours
The school hours for Shepherd Hill Regional High School are 7:40am-2:10pm. Students entering the building after 7:40am must check into the main office to receive a tardy pass to proceed to class.
Need to Leave School Early?
To obtain an early dismissal please bring a written request from your parent or caregiver to the main office as soon as you arrive at school. The request will be reviewed and an early dismissal slip will be issued if warranted. If returning from a dismissal, students should check in to the main office to have their attendance record updated.
Students must be in school prior to or after 11:00 a.m. for the day to count for participation in school activities.
It is very important to follow this procedure whenever possible. Phone calls to classrooms for dismissals are very disruptive to the educational process. Advance notice of the dismissal with a note helps alleviate those disruptions. We appreciate your assistance!
Thank you! Mrs. Champagne and Mrs. Jalbert
The office will issue a bus pass for a student to ride a bus not assigned to them in emergency situations only. A parent/caregiver must call the main office at 508-943-6700 to explain the circumstances and request a bus pass for their student.
A bus pass will not be issued for social reasons.
Dress Code
Our community and school take pride in the appearance that our students present. We expect that all students will dress and groom themselves neatly in clothes that are suitable for school activities. Students that dress in an inappropriate manner will be required to change into proper attire; the second offense will result in a detention and parent will be notified.
Class of 2025
Ms. Amanda Holton aholton@dcrsd.org & Mr. Daniel Duffy dduffy@dcrsd.org
Class of 2026 & Class of 2027
Ms. Sarah Armstrong sarmstrong@dcrsd.org & Ms. Jennifer McGrail jmcgrail@dcrsd.org
Class of 2028
Ms. Shannon Sullivan ssullivan2@dcrsd.org & Ms. Jennifer Kustar jkustar@dcrsd.org
Please email class advisors for questions pertaining to class dues, class activities, etc.
Notes to Excuse an Absence
Absences may be excused with a doctor's note and must be submitted within 10 school days of the student’s return to school.
Nurse dismissal
A reminder to parents and caregivers: Students should not be using their cell phone to contact parents if they are not feeling well. Our Health Center is staffed with a full time nurse who will meet with and assess students who are not feeling well. The Nursing Office will reach out to parents/caregivers if students who are ill need to be dismissed.
Thank you! Nurse Lombardo hlombardo@dcrsd.org
Daily Announcements
Work Permit Information
Shepherd Hill Booster Club
The Booster Club always welcomes new volunteers and new Junior Boosters (students). There are scholarship opportunities for those students who volunteer and meet the required hours.
Music Parents Information
President Scott Henault
Vice President Beth paradis
Treasurer Jim McGonagle
Assistant Treasurer Cady Maynard
Recording Secretary Michele McCarthy
Correspondence Secretary Michele McCarthy
First Member at Large Becky Faford
Second Member at Large Heather Gelardi