MRHS is launching a Y Achievers chapter! The Achievers program is a college prep and career readiness program to motivate underrepresented teens by giving them the support and resources to pursue and achieve their personal, academic, and career goals. The mission is to help teens discover and pursue higher education and career goals by equipping them with the skills and community role models they need to get there. The vision is for every high school youth to have access to college and other career readiness resources through committed leaders and dedicated organizations in the community. Through this program, teens will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about diverse career options and cultures
• Be guided by positive community role models
• Develop confidence and college readiness
• Prepare for college life or a sustainable career
• Earn scholarships and summer internships
• Network and bond with peers

On June 10, there will be an Information Session at Jawsome – come to the table outside of the auditorium to learn more!

Final exams will occur from Thursday, June 12 through Wednesday, June 18. Please see the attached schedule. Thursday, June 12 is a FULL day of school & the remaining final exam days are HALF days. Buses depart by 12:00 PM on HALF days. The last day of school is Wednesday, June 18.

Our final day of school is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18. We will follow an abbreviated schedule.

It is extremely important that all students fulfill their obligations before leaving on June 18. All books/classroom materials should be turned in to the classroom teachers. Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns relating to books or classroom materials.

• Other End-of-Year Student Obligations:
• Cafeteria balances paid in full
• Athletic equipment and uniforms turned in
• Library books returned
• Any outstanding balances need to be paid

• Please read the full MRHS Chromebook Policy 2025 here.
• To help facilitate year-round learning, all students with a school-issued Chromebook will be allowed to take the device home for the summer.

Getting a job this summer? If you are between 14-17 years old, you need a work permit! Pick one up in guidance, get it filled out, then bring it back to the main office DURING JAWSOME!

Check out the MRHS Graduation webpage for this information!

Please do not hesitate to contact the school with any questions. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025!

https://www.youtube.com/live/wsT6nxf-9Vc

• If you have Xfinity, the MRHS Graduation ceremony will air live on Channel 22 in Chatham and Harwich!

We want to inform you that your Monomoy Google account will be archived on June 30, 2025. After July 1, 2025, you will no longer have access to your Monomoy Google account or any data stored within it.

To ensure a smooth transition, please take the following actions before June 30:

1. Download Your Data: If you would like to keep a copy of your data, please use Google Takeout to download your data, including emails, documents, and photos, before it’s archived. Visit: takeout.google.com. You can choose specific services (like Gmail or Drive), select the file format, and download your data to store it on your computer or transfer it to another cloud service.
   
   
2. Update Connected Portals: If you have any college or other portals connected to your Monomoy Google account, make sure to change your email address in those portals to avoid disruptions.

Mrs. Francesconi will be sending WEEKLY email reminders but please be sure to do this ASAP after Graduation. Thank you!

Monomoy Regional High School held its Senior Convocation Academic Awards and Scholarship Evening on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Students, families, faculty, and community members gathered to celebrate the hard work and achievement of the MRHS Class of 2025, and many local organizations were in attendance to present the scholarship awards. Guests also enjoyed performances by the MHRS Jazz Band, led by Wayne Naus, and the MRHS Select Choir, led by Rosemarie Richard.

• The Brooks Medal, a historic award in our community, established in 1887 and awarded to the student who “is most proficient in composition and letter-writing,” was bestowed on MRHS Senior Jason Elhilow.
• The Service Award was presented to Lincoln Barry, who is entering the U.S. Air Force.
• MRHS Principal Jennifer Police presented the Principal’s Pride Award to Cole Strzepek.
• Athletic Director Karen Guillemette presented Scholar Athlete of the Year awards to Fiona Moore and Casey Huse.
• Lucy Bates was recognized as Valedictorian and Emily Layton was recognized as Salutatorian.

More than 80 Monomoy Regional High School students received scholarship awards at Convocation, with more than half a million dollars handed out to the Class of 2025. Thanks to the generous donors, the Monomoy Class of 2025 received $549,956 in local scholarships.

Congratulations to the students in the MRHS Class of 2025, and many thanks to the generous donors for their support!

Shark Shout Out to Ben Ottino, junior, for two amazing accomplishments:

1. As a self-motivated student Ben applied and was accepted to the George Mason University Washington Youth Summit on the Environment (WYSE). WYSE is an interactive program that provides high-achieving high school students with an interest in the environment, conservation, sustainability, and related fields with a unique experience exploring careers in these areas. Ben will attend WYSE from June 22-27 representing Monomoy!! Congratulations! Link: https://wyse.gmu.edu/

1. Ben wrote and obtained a $500 Hyannis Garden Club grant for the MRHS Climate Action Club to build hoop houses to grow produce year round in the garden. The club previously used Hyannis Garden Club money to plant a pollinator’s paradise outside in the garden and grow hydroponically! Ben attended the lovely luncheon provided by the Hyannis club on May 20th. Congratulations again!

Online copy of Sandscript, MRHS school magazine, is available here: https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/clubs-activities/sandscript

Paper copies will be available soon!

We are proud to celebrate another record-breaking year for the MRHS Advanced Placement (AP) Program! Congratulations to our dedicated students, outstanding teachers, and everyone who contributed to this achievement.

The 2024–2025 school year marked a milestone, with our most diverse group of AP students to date, reflecting the continued expansion of our AP course offerings.

A total of 233 students in grades 9 through 12 participated in the AP program this year, taking a remarkable 479 exams across 17 different subject areas.

These impressive numbers highlight the ongoing growth, inclusivity, and academic excellence of our AP Program.

Way to go, Team AP!

The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for two FREE summer programs: Public Safety Explorers Program (ages 10-14) and the Sheriff’s Youth Academy (ages 13-16). Click to read more about these programs and submit an online application. Please reach out to Caitlyn Hall if you would like her to submit an application on your behalf.

https://capecodchildrensplace.com/program-offerings/ - click on the link for the interactive calendar!

INSTAGRAM: @MonomoyGuidance

Wishing you health and safety,

The MRHS Counseling Team

Captain Emily Layton had an incredible month of May for the Girls Golf Team. She led the Sharks with an undefeated 6-0 record in May. In her final regular season match against Barnstable, she led the team with 17 points to capture the Cape & Islands Regular Season Championship. Finally, in her last competitive round as a Shark, Emily fired a team low 95 at the MIAA South Sectional qualifying her to compete at the state final as one of the top 35 best girls golfers in the state. Emily also excels in the classroom with a 4.76 GPA. - Coach John Anderson

Kade has worked tirelessly since December to improve as a thrower. He has studiously examined all the throwing events (shot, disc, and Jav), and worked to improve his technique, improving his shot by 4ft to 35ft, and closing in on the Jav standard for states by throwing 124ft. In addition, Kade is a leader in the classroom with a 4.47 GPA. He has served as a team captain and reliably supported his teammates throughout the season. He also works to help others, and will coach other throwers in events to improve their technique. Overall, he is a positive individual and dedicated, hard working student-athlete. - Coach Adam Syty

The following was emailed home to students/parents/caregivers on Sunday, June 1:

The following information is for all those high school students and families who are planning to play a fall sport. Please read carefully.

High School Fall Sports Information:

Meet The Coaches Night: Monday 8/11/25, 6pm MRHS Auditorium, All student-athletes and their parents/caretakers must attend this meeting.

1. High school fall sports start dates:
Football: 8/15/25
Field Hockey, Boys and Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Boys Golf, Girls Volleyball, Cheer: 8/18/25
(please note specific practice times will be shared by coaches over the summer and at Meet The Coaches Night)

2. Registration is open on Arbiter Registration. All student-athletes must be registered on Arbiter Registration prior to day 1 of practices.

3. All student-athletes must have an up to date physical into the school nurse or our Athletic Trainer Taylor Sliney prior to the first practice. tsliney@monomoy.edu or mrhs_nurse@monomoy.edu

4. All student-athletes must have an up to date ImPACT test with our Athletic Trainer Taylor Sliney. Taylor is currently out on Maternity leave but will be back in August and will send out notification regarding ImPACT Testing dates in August.

5. All student-athletes must complete the two free online courses, Concussion in Sports and Implicit Bias and send the certificates to Taylor Sliney at tsliney@monomoy.edu. These can be found at nfhslearn.com and must be renewed every year.

6. All student-athletes must submit the Pre-Participation Head Injury Form to Taylor Sliney prior to the first practice. The form is attached.

We wish you all the best end of the school year and a great summer!

As always, if you have any questions please contact the Athletic office.

Thank you for your time.

Karen Guillemette, CAA
Director of Athletics

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To report your child's absence, tardy, or upcoming dismissal please use the following link:

https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/attendance

Did you know? Past issues of the Friday Focus can be found on our website:

https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/news/friday-focus

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

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Phone: 508-430-7200

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