Branagan's Bulletin
Week of March 13 - 17, 2023
Welcome Back!
Hello MHS,
I hope you had a great weekend.
Such an exciting week ahead at MHS with many events and programs to celebrate our students and school. I am so proud of the incredible work that is happening within our school to create a true sense of excellence each and every day. The graphic below is something that I think we can all connect with that success is something personal and it takes a great deal of time to truly feel that sense of success and the personal pride that comes with it. I know each of you experience a sense of success each and every day for yourself.
As we begin the second half of Quarter III, please keep this graphic in your view and always remember that you can do it. We are all behind you as your champion.
A great week ahead for MHS!
Can't wait to see you!
Have a great week!
Bran
SACHEM SHOUT - OUT!
Great job to the following:
- Congratulations to the MHS Student Council for an outstanding job at the MASC State Conference in Hyannis last week! You represented our school with such pride and love.
- Thank you to Conor Kelleher for his leadership as his year on the State Executive Board for MASC came to an end on Friday morning. You made us proud!
- Congratulations to Cristina Chane for her outstanding job in running for MASC State President. We are so proud of you! Cristina will serve on the MASC State Executive Board in the role of Delegate for the 2023 - 2024 year! Well done, Cristina!
- Congratulations to Charles Botelho for being named a 2023 MASC Unsung Hero at the MASC State Conference. Charles is one of only four students to receive this most prestigious award from our state.
- Thank you to Olivia Austin, Ryan Fahey, Lila Peddie and Kaylynn Provonche for your incredible work of creating a lasting memory of the MASC State Conference. The wonderful conference video can be viewed here: https://t.co/kmkfzvGhHq
- Congratulations to the Student Council for being named the TOP FUNDRAISING SCHOOL for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Craigville Beach last Wednesday. A note of thanks to Justin Tullish, Amelia Stebbins, Sophia Nardullo and Cristina Chane for being the top fundraisers in the state. We choose to include at MHS!!
- Congratulations to the Student Council for being named a Gold Council of Excellence for the 2022 -2023 School Year! Well done, Sachems!
- Job Well Done to our Winter Cheerleading Team as they competed in the State Championship Meet at Worcester State University on Sunday! We are so proud of you!
- Congratulations to the many members of the MHS Indoor Track Team who are competing this weekend at the National Championship at the New Balance Complex in Boston this weekend! Go Sachems!!
- Congratulations to the South Shore League All-Stars for WRESTING: Matthew Patterson, Ayla Goldman, Tristan Sybertz, Grant Davis and Cullen Holmes
- Congratulations to the South Shore League All-Stars for WINTER CHEERLEADING: Ari Dupuy, Meaghan Murphy and Riley Letendre
- Congratulations to the South Shore League All-Stars for SWIMMING AND DIVING: Madison Ryder, Allie Mitschelle, Keira Deane, Kendall Santos, Luke Franey,, Finley Kearns and Braden Borromeo.
- Congratulations to the South Shore League All-Stars for GIRLS BASKETBALL: Hailey Iwanski and Lila Peddie
- Congratulations to the South Shore League All-Stars for BOYS BASKETBALL: Jacob Briggs, Nick Marzelli and Matt Youngquist
- Congratulations to the South Shore League All-Stars for INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD: Charles Montross, Lekan Sotonwa, Bolu Sotonwa, Nathan Donahue, Dante D'Alessandro, Atley Phinney, Andrew Falk, Isabel Wheeler, Mia-Lee Bowens, Brooke Main, Jocelyn Bush, Elleana, Bush and Hana Marshall, A special note of congratulations to Charles Montross for being named the MVP of the South Shore League for this season. Well done, Charles!
- Congratulations to the South Shore League All-Stars for HOCKEY: Jake Jordan and Sam Steinman.
- Job Well Done to the AP Science Students who hosted a successful AP Saturday Session on Saturday!
- To our students who participated in the MCAS Retest for English...we are so proud of you for working hard to ensure you can pass this exam!
- Congratulations to the Class of 2025 for hosting a great Student Vs. Teacher Basketball Game. Congrats to the Teacher Team for the close win!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ELLEANA BUSH !
CONGRATULATIONS TO MEL REES!
CONGRATULATIONS TO TREVOR PURYEAR!
STUDENT COUNCIL DELEGATION - MASC STATE CONFERENCE IN HYANNIS!
MHS PREPARING FOR THE MASC POLAR PLUNGE!
SACHEM PRIDE!
STUDENT STRONG - FEBRUARY
- Jay Bellardino - Algebra II - Mr. Darling
- Sean Correia - English and Career Exploration - Mrs. Snook
- Kaysie Curro - Literature and Film - Mrs. Buo
- Samantha DeLaConcepcion - Algebra I - Mrs. Salamone
- Zoe Dora - Math Strategies - Mr. Chamberlain
- Stanley Dorce - ELL Academic Support - Ms. Leonard
- Ayden-Troy Fernandes - Academic Excellence and Hard Work - Mr. Jeffery
- Dorothy Ferrigno - Digital Filmmaking - Mr. Pelletier
- Fay Heffernan - Orchestra - Mr. Pittsley
- Devin Homer - Spanish I - Ms. Laine
- Cody Inglis - Algebra I - Mrs. Shelters
- Natalie Kerstein - US History I - Mr. Burke
- Spenser Masiello - World History II - Mrs. Byrnes
- Keith Mello - Biology - Mrs. Harris
- Angela Nwachineke - Library - Mrs. Phillips
- Maddie Peterson - Math Strategies II - Mrs. Pittsley
- Caden Picher - Sports, Games and Team Activities - Mr. Morocco
- Jordyn Rosa - Algebra I - Mrs. Long
- Jackson Rowell - English III - Mrs. Casey
- EJ Smith - Human Body Systems - Ms. Gouthro
- Nina Travers - Spanish I - Mrs. McGurk
- Konstantinos Zeimbekis - Cybersecurity - Mr. Shrey
Early Release - Friday, March 17, 2023 - 11:30am Dismissal
Our entire faculty and staff will begin trainings and workshops immediately following dismissal.
March Advisory Session - Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Get ready for a great Advisory!
The Great Regional College and Career Fair - Thursday, March 16, 2023
This event is open to ALL MHS students regardless of grade! It is never to late to begin planning and exploring.
Please reach out to the MHS School Counseling Department with any questions!
MHS Welcomes SEMSBA - March 17 & 18, 2023
A note of thanks for Mr. Pittsley for his work in making this happen for our school.
A great weekend ahead for MHS as we open our home to music students and educators from around the region.
Get Those School Laptops Charged!
Thank you for your commitment to ensuring you are ready for school each day!
IMPORTANT REMINDER - SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE - MARCH 15, 2023
All Scholarship applications are due to School Counseling by Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Please reach out to your School Counselor with any questions!
Attention Class of 2025 - Class Rings Sales - Do Not Miss Out!
If you are interested in ordering a Class Ring, you have this week to place your order with our wonderful ring company, Josten"s.
To design and purchase a Class Ring, please visit https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1065726/Middleborough-High-School/
MCAS Testing - March 14 - 15, 2023
We wish our students well who will engage in the MCAS RETEST this week!
Community Service Requirement Reminders!
As you know, MHS has a graduation requirement that involves the participation and completion on community service. All students must meet the 24-hour minimum requirement before the completion of senior year.
Mrs. McGurk coordinates all community service programming at MHS and provides some great options to help our students with finding meaningful ways to pay it forward and to help our community. Please visit the Community Service Page
https://www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/domain/1022 to learn more.
Please reach out to Mrs. McGurk with any questions. Her email is smcgurk@middleboro.k12.ma.us
School Counseling Department Newsletter - Check It Out!
Link to "Sachem Counseling Scoop" https://www.smore.com/gf860
Save the Date - Class of 2023 - On The Spot Admissions Day - Massasoit Community College
LEARNING COMMONS (LIBRARY) EXPECTATIONS AND PROTOCOLS!
The Learning Commons (Library) is a great place to gather, collaborate, read and study. It is important the the Learning Commons is always an area that is conducive to learning. With this in mind, please make note of the important protocols for the use of the Learning Commons:
LEARNING COMMONS/LIBRARY PROTOCOLS
FROM A CLASS:
All students must have an E-hall Pass from their teacher, check in with Mrs. Phillips, and sign in on the clipboard. Students must sign out when they leave. (Teacher will call x3131 first.)
FROM LUNCH:
Students who want to come to the Learning Commons during lunch must get a paper pass from Mrs. Phillips in the morning before 7:20. Students will show their pass to a teacher or administrator in the cafeteria, turn in their pass to Mrs. Phillips, and sign in at the library on the green clipboard.
No food or drink is allowed at any time, except water.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Clean up after yourself and push in your chair before you leave.
Get an E-hall Pass for the restroom or to leave for any other purpose.
Please see Mrs. Phillips in the Learning Commons with any questions.
Math MCAS Prep Course - Begins February 1, 2023
Mrs. Salamone and Mr. Darling will host an afternoon MCAS Prep class for all Sophomores. The MCAS Review Course will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 - 3:00pm in Room C267. The Review Course will begin February 1, 2023.
As we approach the MCAS test date, or if demand dictates, more afternoon sessions will be scheduled.
The primary goal will be to refresh the student’s Algebra skills and to practice using the Geometry Formula Sheet to solve problems. We will use previous MCAS test questions to ensure the students are aware of the language used. We will also offer different test taking strategies that will be helpful during the test.
Mrs. Salamone and Mr. Darlin have created a Google Classroom to allow all students to take advantage of practice tests, videos or other materials if they can not attend during live sessions. The code to join is th4ymoc. Join Today!!!
The weekly Review Course will be held through the Math MCAS Exam in May.
Please reach out to Mrs. Salamone or Mr. Darling with any questions.
Mrs. Salamone - jsalamone@middleboro.k12.ma.us
Mr. Darling - rdarling@middleboro.k12.ma.us
National English Honor Society - Important Application Information!
Class of 2024 - College Boot Camp - Save the Date!
Please mark your calendars for the annual College Boot Camp this summer. Registration information will be out in early April! For now...mark your calendars!
Please see Ms. Connor with any questions!
LATE BUSES - MONDAY - WEDNESDAY EACH WEEK!
Late Bus Expectations:
Late buses are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Late buses arrive at MHS at approximately 3:45 p.m. and pick up students at the Bus Loop.
Students must have a valid, school-based reason to stay after (club meeting, extra help).
Students seeking a late bus pass must sign up for the pass in the Main Office before 1:50 p.m. on the day of issuance. The Main Office will verify the school-based need with the staff person with whom the student is staying.
Students must report to the Main Office upon the conclusion of the after school session with a timed pass from the sending staff person.
Winter Sports Awards Night - Wednesday, March 15, 2023
We are looking forward to a wonderful night of celebration!
MHS ATHLETIC DEPARTMWNT NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2023
Please reach out to Mr. Sylvia with any questions!
Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/6z1rp-middleborough-athletics-newsletter?ref=email
GIRLS TENNIS MEETING - TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023
KEY CLUB MEETINGS!
GAME CLUB IS BACK!
GSA MEETINGS!
JOIN YESS CLUB!
JOIN THE NEW CREATIVE WRITING CLUB!
MHS DEBATE CLUB
Family Resource Center - Resource Roundup! - Check it out!
Link to Resource Roundup: https://www.smore.com/p065v1
Also, be sure to check our the Family Resource Center Facebook Page that is packed with resources and events for the families of Middleborough.
Inclement Weather Protocol - A Message from Superintendent Lyons
Please see Mrs. Lyons special newsletter regarding inclement weather days:
We are SachemSTRONG!
A FINAL THOUGHT!
Paul Branagan
Email: pbranagan@middleboro.k12.ma.us
Website: www.middleboro.k12.ma.us
Location: 71 East Grove Street, Middleborough, MA.
Phone: 508-946-2010
Facebook: facebook.com/MiddleboroughHighSchool
Twitter: @principalbran