Greetings KP Community,

As we embark on April break it is vital for everyone to take time to rest, relax and reconnect with friends and family. The quote below resonated with me because our faculty is working so hard to do just that. Our collective goal is to foster an inclusive and supportive environment where all students feel safe to bring their whole selves into the school, and where they are free to learn and grow in a nurturing environment.

Have a wonderful April break and we look forward to seeing everyone soon.

Nicole Bottomley

Principal

King Philip Regional High School

Pronouns: she/her/hers

April 15 - 19: Spring Vacation - No School

April 23: DECA Mock Night 7:00 - 9:00 pm

April 24: DECA Parent Meeting 6:00 - 7:30 pm

April 25: GLOW Dodgeball Tournament 5:00- 8:00 pm

April 25: Family Meals Matter Dinner 6:00 - 8:00 pm

April 27: Bone Marrow Registration Event - 11:00 - 2:00 pm

May 1: Early Release 11:00 am - Educator PD

May 3 - 4: KPSD Musical "Annie" - 7:00 - 9:00 pm

May 6 - 17: AP Exams

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

Thanks to grant funding provided by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, the Massachusetts State Police has selected KPRHS to be eligible to receive a teen driver safety program this school year designed for junior and senior students. This program is produced by award-winning ThinkFast Interactive (https://thinkfastinteractive.com/). The assembly for 11th and 12th grade students will take place on April 23, 2024 from 9:30 - 10:30 am.

Program Overview: ThinkFast Interactive is an evidence-informed intervention program that offers a comprehensive prevention approach. It utilizes a trivia-based game show format to provide relevant, fact-based information on personal safety issues and messaging, including highway safety and prevention measures specific to Massachusetts teen drivers. The program's experiential nature provides students with "memory hooks," facilitating memory storage and future retrieval, ultimately promoting improved decision-making aligned with targeted safety outcomes. Evaluations of TFI consistently reflect high satisfaction levels among high school audiences and administrators. Additionally, statistically significant improvements in teen attitude, knowledge, perceptions of social norms, and behavior intentions toward safety have been observed.

Congratulations to all the students who created such wonderful films for the 2nd Annual KPRHS Film Festival. This amazing event was hosted by Vicky Cosmo & Chad Isreb.

A good time was had by all, and three student films took home awards. Please congratulate these students if you see them!

Results:

Best Picture: House Call (Luke Reagan and Jake Van Hoesen)

Best Editing: House Call (Luke Reagan)

Best Cinematography: Straw Buried (Brenny Keefe)

Best Director: Behind You (Dani Redlitz, Allie Graham, Sarah Hedberg, and Aeryn Masterson)

Best Acting: Aeryn Masterson (Behind You)

Congratulations to Vicky Cosmo who received the 2024 John Schrader S.E.M.A.S.C. Spirit Award.

"John Schrader, a teacher, coach, author, student council advisor, S.E.M.A.S.C. Executive Secretary, and National Association of Student Council’s Travel Coordinator from Hanover High School, helped shape student leaders through his leadership in S.E.M.A.S.C. His energetic, informative leadership workshops and his passion for student leadership excellence became legendary. The winner of this award demonstrates courage and spirit within their student council and S.E.M.A.S.C."

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

Miles for Maura is on Sunday, May 5. This is a hybrid 5k run/walk and fundraising campaign in memory of Maura D. Howard, a victim of a drunk driver. This annual event raises scholarship funds for graduating students at KP High School.

KP Cares held a Women's Shelter Donation Drive, where KP Cares collected toiletry and skincare products for local women's shelters.We collected pieces of clothing for a new clothing closet where students in need can shop for clothes. Members volunteered at the Plainville Senior Center and Wrentham Elementary Schools to help out with their events. KP Cares is currently holding a drive for essential items for a family that just lost everything to a fire in Plainville.

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

schedules.

The "Strike Out Cancer" event was a great success and raised $1300 and over 400 bags of popcorn were sold. Such a great event to support DJ and students struggling with cancer.

Dr. Drolet and Nick Glabicky were great sports and really were stuck to the wall. Thank you both for “volunteering“!

Seniors--reminder:

Koplik Applications are due no later than May 1st. Please see Mrs. Nutter with any questions about the application and requirements.

Term 3 grade request for colleges is available through the Google Classroom for the Class of 2024.

Career Fair:

Career Fair was held on Wednesday, April 10th from 8:30-10:30. (see attached photos). Thank you to all the local organizations and businesses that attended!

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.

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.

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.

Congratulations to all Winter 2024 athletes! Check out the Winter 2024 Season Athletic Newsletter for lots of amazing information!

For those who missed the parent/caregiver event, Edibles, Vapes & Spiked Seltzers: Tips for Talking with Teens about Drugs and Alcohol in Today's World, this edition of Family Wellness News includes the presentation by Dr. Safdar Medina. Also included are resources for healthy, active vacation week ideas, social-emotional learning for parents, a resource to support well-being during transition out of high school, and more.

Family Wellness, April 2024

Please consider helping the Class of 2024 All-Night Party. All hands makes light work. Let’s help the 2024 Graduates celebrate.

The following links provide you with opportunities to contribute or volunteer. Class of 2024 All-Night Party Volunteer Sign-up Form & Amazon Gift List

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