In the Middle

August 25th - 6th Grade Chromebook Distribution and Locker Night (See below for more info)

August 26th - First Day of School for Students

September 1st - No School (Labor Day)

September 11th - Open House 6:00 pm

Dear Students and Families,

We are excited to welcome everyone back for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 26! Doors will open at 7:20 a.m., and the first class will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m. We can’t wait to see the hallways buzzing with energy as we kick off a great new year together.

As a reminder, personal electronic devices—including cell phones and smartwatches—are “away for the day” to help us stay focused on learning and connecting with one another.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact me directly at dana.morel@scituateschoolsri.net or 401-647-4123 ext. 2002.

We’re looking forward to a year filled with curiosity, growth, and success. Let’s make it our best year yet!

Warmly,
Dana Morel

Scituate Middle School is committed to fostering a focused and engaging learning environment, promoting positive social interactions, and supporting the mental well-being of our students. To achieve these goals, we are implementing a "AWAY FOR THE DAY" cell phone initiative.

Welcome back to the new school year! This letter contains some useful information and links for the upcoming school year.

Over the Counter Medication Administration

The school nurse is authorized to dispense over the counter medications to students with parental permission. If you prefer the nurse not call prior to administering an OTC medication, please complete this google form for the upcoming school year.

Physical Exam and Immunization Requirements

All students entering grades 7 and 12 must have an up to date physical exam on file within the first 6 months of school. Any student exempt from immunizations must complete and submit a religious exempt form to the school.

• Grade 7 Requirements

• Grade 12 Requirements

Emergency Care Plans

Medication orders and care plans do not transfer from year to year. Attached below are health forms for the upcoming school year. Please have your child’s physician complete any needed forms and return them to the Health Office on the first day of school along with their emergency medication. Students may self carry inhalers and Epinephrine auto injectors with written authorization from their prescribing physician.

• Seizure Care Plan

• Asthma Care Plan

• Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan

Please update the health office yearly with any new health concerns, diagnoses, immunizations, allergies and medications that the school may need to be aware of. This should be indicated on an updated physical.

Remember, if your child is participating in school sports they must register for the sport season and have an updated physical on file. I am looking forward to another school year! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Sarah Makowski RN, BSN, CSNT

School Nurse

Scituate Middle and High School

sarah.makowski@scituateschoolsri.net

Scituate Middle School (401) 647-4123 (Fax) (401) 647-4104

Scituate High School (401) 647-4120 (Fax) (401) 647-4126

To help keep students' belongings secure, we kindly ask that all parents purchase a combination lock for their child's locker. Please ensure your child knows how to use the lock properly.

Important: The school is not responsible for any items lost or stolen from lockers that are not secured with a lock.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students' items safe!

Student schedules will be available on PowerSchool one week before the start of school.

• As in the past, student schedules will be available to view and print on PowerSchool.

• Students and families that may have lost their username or password should click on "Forget Username or Password?" on the PS landing page linked below.

• Students are encouraged to print or save their schedule so they are prepared for the start of school on Tuesday, August 26th, at 7:45 AM.

  
  

Incoming sixth graders are invited to join us on Monday, August 25th to swap out their old Chromebook for a new one and receive their locker assignment. They can bring their school supplies to store in the lockers and get some practice using their combination lock. Students can decorate the inside of their lockers with pictures, magnets, etc. Our sixth-grade team leader, Ms. McCarthy, will also be joining us to answer any questions. To cut down on the influx of students arriving at once, please arrive at the time according to the information below.

6:00 pm Last Names Beginning A-D

6:30 pm Last Names Beginning E-M

7:00 pm Last Names Beginning N-Z

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and finding time to relax. As the Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning, I'm here to support you with any questions or concerns related to curriculum. Please don’t hesitate to reach out — you can contact me at jennifer.goffe@scituateschoolsri.net or 401-647-4120, ext. 1033. I'm happy to help!

The fall season is about to get underway. All sports have a start date of Monday, August 25th, 2025. In order to participate, ALL students must have a current physical, MUST be registered on the school website, and MUST be in good academic standing from the 4th quarter of this past school year.

• Physicals can be from your child’s pediatrician, OR Scituate Middle/High School/Well

  One will be offering free Physicals on August 5th (see forms linked below)

  NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!

Website Registration

• Please navigate to https://students.arbitersports.com/scituate-public-schools and proceed by creating an account. ALL FAMILIES NEED TO CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT AS THIS IS A NEW REGISTRATION PLATFORM.

• ALL ATHLETES MUST BE REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE FIRST PRACTICE/TRY OUT

Academic Standing

• All students moving up to 6th grade are eligible. All returning students must have passed with a GPA greater than 1.7 or failed fewer than 2 courses.

Please reach out to the appropriate coach if you are interested in participating.

Girls Soccer - Coach Stinette eric.stin@gmail.com

Boys Soccer - James Balsamo james.balsamo@yahoo.com

Cross Country - Coach Kirchner ekirchner@johnstonschools.org

Please email our Athletic Director at sal.gelsomino@scituateschoolsri.net should you have any questions.

Free backpacks and school supplies! Community agency resource tables will be available, supplying financial assistance, education, and health-related information. Click below for more information.

• You only need to complete one application per household if all of your children attend the same school district
• All information is confidential and is not shared with anyone outside of the staff member(s) that need to know this information to provide your child(ren) with free or reduced-price meals
• Use the QR code to see if your child’s school is accepting electronic meal benefit applications, OR complete and return a paper application to your child’s school
• If you’re unsure on how to complete the form, check out the “Application How-To Video” that can be accessed on low central part of the page after you scan the QR code

The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation or disability in any of its educational programs and activities, and in employment and application for employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Equal Employment Officer, P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857, Telephone: (401) 647-4100; Email: EEO@ScituateSchoolsRI.net. You may also direct inquiries directly to: Office for Civil Rights (Boston Office), U.S. Department of Education, 8th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: (617) 289-0111; Facsimile: (617) 289-0150; Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov. If you require an accommodation to attend a meeting or program at a school, call the Equal Employment Officer at least two business days in advance of the meeting or program.