FRIDAY FOCUS
Monomoy Regional High School's Weekly Newsletter
Community partners including Children’s Cove, Barnstable County, the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office, Monomoy Regional School District, and the towns of Chatham and Harwich are coming together to offer information and education to parents and caregivers on digital safety for young people. The event, titled Keeping Kids Safe Online: Learn how to navigate safety discussions, will be held on November 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m at Brooks Free Library in Harwich and on November 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Chatham Community Center. Both sessions will share the same information, so attendees can select the one that better suits their needs. Childcare will be available at both sessions. Registration is requested for these events:
- Chatham, 11/9/26, Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/8uRAbkC6vE
Parents, caregivers, and anyone engaged with youth are encouraged to attend this important conversation.
Congratulations to our Staff Shoutout for October - Ed York, Instructional Assistant at Monomoy Regional Middle School! He was nominated by his colleagues, who said:
"Mr. York takes pride in helping students do better in school, particularly in math. He is thoughtful in how he approaches students' questions and mistakes. Mr. York aims to make sure that students not only get a correct answer, but that they understand the work they are doing. Mr. York is an asset before school in the library as well as a support in general math classes."
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Nominations are now open for November.
Monomoy Regional School District participates in the National School Lunch (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). As part of these programs, all schools offer healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students, due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for school year 2026-2027. Students receive Breakfast and Lunch (1st meal) at school without having to pay a fee or submit a household application. Find more information on our Food Services website.
During Native American Heritage Month, we give special recognition to the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States, and to our region in particular. The name of our district is derived from Monomoyick, a Wampanoag term meaning “a mighty rush of water,” and from Monomoit, one of the villages of Wampanoag Nation. We honor and acknowledge that our schools are located upon the traditional lands of the Wampanoag People, and pay our respect to members past, present, and future.
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From The Bite! Monomoy's Student Newspaper. Please check out the Greek Mythology Olympiaganza Promo article written by Marek Punty located on our website: The Bite!
Items we accept
Items we cannot accept
2027 Yearbooks are for sale! 2 ways to order:
ONLINE
- Go to: YBpay.com
- Enter code 9900727
- Enter student name & grade
- Order your yearbook!
IN-PERSON
- Cash or check (made out to MRSD)
- Deliver payment to the Main Office to Mrs. Francesconi
If you require financial assistance, please email Mrs. Francesconi at kfrancesconi@monomoy.edu
There is STILL plenty of time to register for Monomoy's trip to Italy April 17-24, 2027. Interested in joining us for the trip of a lifetime? Check out the trip website: www.acis.com Trip ID: 351018 and Leader Name: Peters. Find the itinerary, cost, and way to register on that website. Questions? Email Mrs. Peters: speters@monomoy.edu
The pantry is open to everyone, and no sign-up is required. Families can simply drive up, fill their bags with the items they need, and take them home.
When & Where
- Date: Every Thursday
- Time: 9:15 AM–12:00 PM
- Location: Outside Mrs. Grogan's room by Building B, Door 4
Families are welcome to stop by during the pantry hours and take what they need ... no registration or appointment necessary.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Shana Grogan at sgrogan@monomoy.edu.
In partnership with Stop & Shop, we look forward to supporting our families through the SHORE Food Pantry! 💓
SUPPORT THE SHORE FOOD PANTRY
The SHORE Food Pantry at Monomoy Regional High School has been selected again as a nonprofit partner in the Stop & Shop Bloomin’ 4 Good Program! The SHORE Food Pantry will receive $1 for each $11.99 specially marked Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold throughout the month of October 2026 at the East Harwich Stop & Shop location. The funds raised will help eliminate food insecurities for our Monomoy students, families, and community. Find more information on the food pantry at https://www.monomoy.edu/shore-food-pantry.
Seniors interested in attending Cape Cod Community College are invited to attend an Open House field trip on Friday, December 4th. On this trip, students will tour the 4Cs campus, learn about available programs, and more. Students must sign up with their counselor by November 13th to attend.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 27
Tickets for the event go on sale on Black Friday, 11/27/26. Get excited!!
Alex Connell
Alex has been a member of our team for the past two years since joining us from across the pond. His positive attitude and infectious smile are central to what brings joy to the team everyday. His size and athleticism makes him a threat for us in the attack and he is relentless in his work rate to win the ball back while being calm and composed on the ball. Alex is also easily coachable and often seeks feedback on how to improve his game. His teachers report that he is a role model in the school and has cemented himself in his new community as an exemplary young man. The combination of positive attitude, good ethics and morals, and work ethic, make him our scholar athlete. - Coach Keith Clark and Adam Legg
Ella Cutter
MASBC Online Store
Order here: https://nausetscreenprinting.printavo.com/merch/monomoy-sharks
20% of all sales from our online merchandise store support the Monomoy All Sports Booster Club, helping fund athletic programs, equipment, and events.
Art Reach PAAM Programs
Join Cub Scout Pack 71 or Troop 71 in Chatham!
After Hours Art Club: Thursdays starting October 1
Art Works Application
Rental assistance for households that live, work, or have a child attending school in Harwich
Monomoy Portrait of a Graduate
Monomoy's Portrait of a Graduate is a collection of skills, attributes, and characteristics that we are committed to developing in each of our students from preschool through to graduation.
MRHS Attendance Form
To report your child's absence, tardy, or upcoming dismissal please use the following link:
https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/attendance
MRHS students are marked present or absent for each class. Students who exceed 10% absence in classes are at risk for losing credit in that class. For example, students may lose credit if they have:
- 5 absences in a term course
- 9 absences in a semester course
- 18 absences in a full-year course
Did you know?
- By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th-grade test scores
- Chronically absent high school students had an average GPA of 2.8 vs. non-chronically absent classmates who had an average GPA of 3.5
- When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating
Find the full attendance policy in our school handbook at https://www.monomoy.edu/mrhshandbook
Friday Focus Archive
MRHS Student/Parent Handbook
Monomoy Regional High School operations and activities are guided by Monomoy Regional School District policies and school-specific procedures. The MRHS Handbook is a resource for families and students, providing information and guidelines for a variety of topics. If you have additional questions not covered here, contact MRHS at (508) 430-7200.
https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/parent-caregiver-resources/school-handbook
Contact Us!
Email: mrhs@monomoy.edu
Website: mrhs.monomoy.edu
Location: 75 Oak Street, Harwich, MA, USA
Phone: 508-430-7200