King Philip Regional High School

Greetings KP Community,

After successfully completing the first three weeks of school, our students are settling in nicely to their classes and clubs/activities have started meeting. We have been very impressed with the incoming 9th grade class. They are certainly displaying Safe, Respectful, and Responsible behavior that was much of their learning last year at the middle school through Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS). Grade 9 Assistant Principal Mr. Lewis has addressed the class a few times with the following: The Class of 2028 is Great! We have no doubt that they will continue to positively impact the school as they become future leaders.

Please mark your calendars for October 9th, beginning at 6:00pm, as we will hold our KPRHS Open House. This is an opportunity for all parents/guardians to hear from the building Principal, tour the building, interact with several of the clubs representing our school and, most importantly, meet your students' teachers. More information regarding the schedule for the evening will be shared next week.

Nicole Bottomley

Principal

King Philip Regional High School

Pronouns: she/her/hers

September 23-27: Spirit Week

September 26: Senior Family Information Night via Zoom - 6:30pm.

September 27: Homecoming Football Game

September 28: Homecoming Dance 7:00 -9:30 pm, Turf Field (Weather Permitting)

October 1: Term 1 Progress Reports Available

October 9: Picture Day

October 9: KPRHS Open House 6:00 pm

October 12: Marching Band Home Show 6:00 pm, Turf Field

October 14: Columbus Day - No School

October 16: Early Release 11:00 am

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

Late buses begin Tuesday, September 24th. There are 3 buses that pick up at the bus loop on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please see the transportation page of the website for information about the routes. The last 3 pages of the bus route document contain the late bus information.

We are please to have so many talented educators joining KPRHS this year. Please click on the following link to learn more about the new members of the KP community.

KPRHS New Faculty Members

Student Council is looking forward to their first state meeting on September 26, 2024. This is always a great event and members are really looking forward to learning about more ways to become future leaders.

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

Homecoming is on Saturday, September 28 from 7 - 9:30 pm on the Turf Field! No one may enter the event after 7:30pm. Students in grades 9 through 12 are all welcome! Unfortunately we can not accommodate students who do not attend King Philip. If a student chooses to leave, they may not reenter the dance.

Purchase your tickets for KPHS Homecoming here using Family ID (see below)! Tickets are $15. The price will increase to $20 after September 22, but are still available for purchase. Homecoming Ticket-Click this link. Tickets WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!

Because the dance is on the turf, students are not allowed to wear shoes with high heels. Flats, wedges, sneakers are allowed.

You will not be allowed to bring in large purses, backpacks or bags. All small bags are subject to being searched. Please leave bags in cars.

Please note: All school dance rules as outlined in the student handbook starting on page 101 pertain to this event and as summarized below:

Attendance in school on the Friday prior to Homecoming is required as outlined in the handbook.

If you have any questions about Homecoming, please contact Mrs. Snead at sneadb@kingphilip.org.

Check out the latest DECA Newsletter!

PSAT/NMSQT Registration:

The 2024 PSAT/NMSQT at King Philip Regional High School on Saturday October 26, 2024.

Register Here: https://students.arbitersports.com/king-philip-guidance/king-philip-regional-high-school-s-psat-nmsqt-2024-registration

Current sophomores and juniors are eligible to participate in the PSAT/NMSQT exam.

Per the College Board policy and the need to hire proctors, there are no refunds issued.

Exam starts at 8:00am -Students should arrive by 7:45. The exam for standard time test-takers should end between 11:30am-12pm. Students are NOT dismissed early.

Payment MUST be processed for a registration to be complete.

*Please note: the exam at KP is on Saturday, October 26th. Last year's testing date of October 14th shows up on some registration confirmation.

Students should bring the following items:

• A fully charged School-issued Chromebook

• A Calculator

• Sharpened #2 pencils

• A photo ID (school id/drivers license/permit/photo printed off Infinite Campus). Students do not need to bring their registration receipt, only a picture ID.

• Students can have water.

• Students testing with extended time may bring a snack.

Level Changes:

Academic level change requests occur during the first two weeks of a course or with administrative approval. It is important that students spend sufficient time in a course before an academic level change is requested so that they and the teacher have the opportunity to determine the appropriateness of the placement.

Any level change that occurs after the first two weeks of the beginning of the course will require an Academic Level Change Request Form. Academic Level Change Request Forms are available in the School Counseling Office and require the student to get the signature of the current teacher and a parent/guardian.

Moving up a level only occurs within the first term. Any exceptions require administrative approval.

All courses dropped after the add/drop period will result in the appearance of a Withdrawal “WP” or “WF” on the student’s transcript. No schedule changes will take place during the last three weeks of a term.

Class of 2025-Seniors

The School Counselors met with the Class of 2025 on Friday, September 20th in the auditorium to discuss post-secondary plans.

The counselors will also hold a Senior Family Information Night on Thursday, September 26th via Zoom at 6:30pm. Meeting link will be shared via email.

AP Registration:

2025 AP Exam registration will occur over the next several weeks. Detailed registration information will be shared in the AP Google Classroom and email.

Students currently enrolled in an AP course must join the AP Google Classroom with this code: mxzqumj

Peer Tutoring:

Students can seek peer tutoring assistance during their study halls in the library most blocks of the day. Anyone with questions can reach out to their assigned counselor.

Getting your permit?

If you need residency documentation to obtain your Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License, the Massachusetts RMV requires the following items:

• An Official Transcript

• A Letter of Residency (which includes student’s DOB and current residential address)

To have these items prepared, please complete a Transcript Request Form, check off the RVM box, and submit it to the Guidance Office secretary, Mrs. Gannon or email it to gannonl@kingphilip.org.

Have you thought of hosting an exchange student? Adrian has come to KP for the year and is looking for a host family to share his experience with. He is from Bolivia, actually the highest town in the country! At 17 years old he is the youngest of four siblings and loves his big family. Adrian earned the highest marks on the English test and speaks very well, has won an award for Table Tennis, plays soccer, loves pets (has a little dog at home), and wants to be a chemist after graduation. He likes to attend the theater and expressed interest in working in the drama club this year to learn the "behind the scenes" of theater. He also would like to join a gym to stay active and healthy. He is bringing some family recipes to cook and share and has no allergies or special diet needs.

His favorite American musicians are Green Day, the Beatles, and Nirvana. Adrian is very excited to be coming to Massachusetts. He has never traveled outside of Bolivia before.

Reach out to Eileen Cahoon if you are interested in learning more about the program and/or hosting Adrian.

774-291-9379 or elcportraits@yahoo.com

Did you know the library has a Makerspace?

What is a maker space you ask? A makerspace is a collaborative space where students can learn, create and experiment with a variety of tools and technologies. The KPHS Makerspace is open every day during study halls and after school until 5:00pm. Students are welcome to come use the space during their free periods. We do ask that students are trained before using some of the equipment in the space and can ask Mrs. Rowe or one of the tech students for help.

Our space includes:

3 sewing machines

2 dress forms

1 embroidery machine

2 3-D printers

1 Cricut cutter & heat press

robotics components

jewelry making supplies

yarn along with crochet & knitting needles

Calligraphy supplies

Drawing supplies

Come check it out!

Nurse's News:

Parents/guardians - please be aware that the KP school district will be following the guidance from the CDC, DESE and DPH in regards to Covid. For people with COVID-19 and influenza, treatment is available and can lessen symptoms and lower the risk of severe illness. The recommendations have been simplified and suggest returning to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, the fever has been gone without use of a fever-reducing medication.

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0301-respiratory-virus.html

Please reach out to the nurse's office with any questions or concerns.

Physical Examination & Immunization Requirements for School Entry - please see the attached link for important guidance on these requirements:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/165G1I50xWtKyy-zYT_d7nVYGhHRdFfg_6cuKARF5L2M/edit?usp=sharing

PLEASE keep your child home if they are sick;

Fever, rash of unknown origin, vomiting and/or diarrhea .

We do not have allergy medicine OR cold medicine.

IF they are exhibiting cold or flu symptoms you may want to consider keeping them home.

Spring 2024 Athletic Wrap is now out!

Spring Athletic Wrap-Up!

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

Family Wellness News & Resources - Sept. 2024

If you need to dismiss your student during the school day please email hsattendance@kingphilip.org. If at all possible, please do this 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.

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 Prom tickets, SAT tests etc. If you are interesting in sharing this information please complete the attached form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OI25JkH7nH2S_48jWoZxqiG9DZM3WBb9PiPk5rANfig/viewform?ts=65130494&edit_requested=true

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 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 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 2023-2024. 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

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.

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