King Philip Regional High School

Greetings KP Community,

We have had a great start to the 2026–2027 school year at KPRHS. Over the past week and a half, it has been wonderful to see students settling into their classes, reconnecting with friends and teachers, and becoming part of the many activities and opportunities happening throughout the school. What has stood out to me most, however, is the number of student leaders and upperclassmen I have seen helping younger students and those who are new to our district. Whether offering directions, answering questions, or simply helping someone feel welcome, these small acts make a meaningful difference and are a wonderful reflection of the community we strive to create at KP.

Today also marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. This morning, we paused as a school community to remember the lives lost that day and to honor all those who were forever impacted. For our students, September 11 is an event they know only through history, but it remains important that we help them understand its significance and ensure that the memories of those we lost are not forgotten. As we begin this new school year, it is also a reminder of the importance of community, compassion, and taking care of one another.

Nicole Bottomley

Principal

King Philip Regional High School

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Sept 11: Rosh Hashanah begins

Sept 12: Marching Band Preview Day Performance, 6:00-9:00 pm, HS Turf Field

Sept 14: School Committee Meeting, 7-9:00 pm, HS Library

Sept 20: Yom Kippur begins

Sept 23: Early Release Day, 11:00 am

Sept 23: Club & Activity Fair for all students during the school day

Sept 23: Senior Portraits, 2:30-8:00 pm, HS Main Lobby

Sept 26: KP Cares Dog Wash, 9-1:00 pm

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

Please check out our introductions to the new Educators at King Philip Regional High School.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As part of our commitment to providing a rich and engaging learning environment, King Philip Regional utilizes Google Workspace for Education. This platform offers valuable tools that support student learning, collaboration, and communication. Google has separated its consent for "additional services" from its "core services".

Why we are seeking your consent:

While core Google Workspace services are covered under our existing agreement, these additional services require parental consent for students under the age of 18, as they may collect and use student data in ways that are slightly different from core services. We want to ensure transparency and allow you to make an informed decision regarding your child's data.

What this means for your child:

If you grant consent, your child will continue to have access to the additional educational tools, enriching their learning experience. These services will be used under teacher supervision and for educational purposes only. We will continue to prioritize student privacy and adhere to all applicable data protection regulations.

What we need from you:

Please fill out the following Google Form:

King Philip: Consent for Google Additional Services

We believe that these additional Google services can significantly enhance your child's learning experience, but we respect your right to make an informed decision.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Michael Bois

Director of Technology

boism@kingphilip.org

King Philip Regional School District

LINK: KP Athletics Webpage

LINK: Arbiter Live

LINK: KP Hudl

LINK: kpsportsboosterclub

LINK: kphsathletics

LINK: Hockomock Sports

LINK: MIAA Website

The Marching Band will be presenting their 2026 Field Show at their annual Preview Day Performance on Saturday September 12th. 6PM on the Arnold Macktaz Stadium Turf Field. Admission is free.

KPHS Music Website

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King Philip Drama is proud to announce the Fall Musical will be The Lightning Thief, based on the popular Percy Jackson novels!

The Son of Posiedon and his friends have their work cut out for them as they navigate the Oracle’s prophecy, the weirdest dreams, and a cross-country quest full of mythical creatures out to stop them.

Auditions for high school students will be held on Mon. Sept. 14th at 3pm in the KPHS theatre. Invited callbacks will be Thurs. 17th.

Performances will be Dec. 11, 12, and 13.

Students interested in participating onstage or behind the scenes should join our Classroom for the most up to date information or email the director, Ms. Courtney Bottomley. bottomleyc@kingphilip.org

Classroom code: xyg3hlcz

College Visits will begin September 14th and they will run through November 20th. These in school visits are available to Juniors and Seniors. Students must register for these visits on the Naviance website. College visits will take place in the KPHS cafeteria. Check out Instagram and the school counseling hallway for updates on which day/time select colleges are visiting.

King Philip Schools partners with Cartwheel, a virtual mental health provider. They provide webinars to support parents throughout the year. The first webinar, Growing Together: Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health This School Year will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 7-8 pm.

To register for this webinar and see others being offered this year, visit

https://www.cartwheel.org/webinarseries

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.

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 interesting 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."

Whoooo’s in your neighborhood?

Come learn more at It’s a Hoot! Owls in Your Neighborhood! with Sean Kent from Mass Audubon.

We’ll learn about the owls that live in Massachusetts, their unique ecology and adaptations, conservation efforts, and some of the best ways to discover which owls may be living right in your own neighborhood. This event is free and open to all ages.

When: Tuesday, September 22

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Wrentham Council on Aging, 400 Taunton Street

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/g8mrnvY8fg6DDjmT8

Made possible by the generosity of the Sweatt Fund.

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: Karen Archambault

Assistant Principal: Matt 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