Branagan's Bulletin
Week of January 9 - 13, 2023
Welcome Back!
Hello MHS,
Welcome Back! I hope you had a great weekend. It was so good to be back to school after a long and much needed break. It was nice to see our classrooms full again and games and activities back in full-swing.
We have a very exciting week ahead as we begin college preparation for the Class of 2024 with their first workshop on College Planning, which will be held on Wednesday evening. Also, we begin to prepare the Class of 2023 to graduate as we celebrate with their Senior Mystery Ride, which will be held on Friday evening. It is going to be such a great evening to celebrate this amazing class.
As you know, the end of the first semester is coming to a close and it is imperative that each of you are assessing where you are in terms of your grades at this time. It is expected that each of you FinishSTRONG and close our the first semester of the school year with success.
Can't wait to see you!
Have a great week!
Bran
SACHEM SHOUT - OUT!
Great job to the following:
- Congratulations to Ally Crowley and Ryan Fahey for placing second in the Congressional App Challenge. Their entry, The Race to End Waste, was chosen as the first runner-up in the contest this year. It is anticipated that Congressman Keating will visit MHS soon to congratulate Ally and Ryan for their outstanding work. Well done!!
- Good luck to all of our students participating in the ACCESS Testing, which begins this week. We believe in you!
- Congratulations to Cristina Chane for submitting her nomination papers for become the next State President for the Massachusetts Association of Student Councils. Good luck, Cristina.
- Congratulations to Sarah McCollem for submitting her nomination papers for become the next President for the Southeastern Massachusetts Association of Student Councils. Good luck, Sarah
- Thank you to the members of the Superintendent's Roundtable who participated in a great discussion about belonging and teacher engagement. Very powerful.
SACHEM PRIDE!
Student STRONG - December
- Isabella Bernard - Spanish II - Mrs. McGurk
- Annabelle Carbone - English I - Ms. Lemeiux
- Matilda Davenport - Senior Internship - Mrs. Phillips
- Chloe Deegan - Orchestra - Mr. Pittsley
- Chloe Deegan - Spanish I - Ms. Laine
- Calvin Derby - Sports Medicine - Mrs. Morano
- Phoebe Dora - Biology - Mrs. Cobb
- Conor Dragunas - Algebra II - Mrs. Salamone
- Ayden Fernandes - Sports, Games and Team Activities - Mr. Kingman
- Sarah Francis - Biology - Mrs. Harris
- Gabby Freitas - AP US History - Mr. Burke
- Luke Frisbee - Algebra II - Mr. Darling
- Sarah Gamble - French II - Ms. Redpath
- Mercedes Horsman - Geometry - Mr. Jeffery
- Jason Howard - Computer Science Essentials - Mrs. Sangeleer
- Andrew Jackson - Public Speaking - Mr. Mosher
- Lauren Leite - English - Ms. Tobin
- Bayley Martin - Television Production II - Mr. Pelletier
- Jacob Martin - Math Topics - Mrs. Long
- Sarah McCollem - AP Language and Composition - Mrs. Buco
- Natalia Medas - Overall Excellence - Ms. Bowen
- Caleb Menard - English II - Mr. Clattenburg
- Keith Mello - Mobile Applications - Mr. Shrey
- Sophia Nardullo - Introduction to Law - Mr. Osgood
- Maria Eduarda Paixao - Algebra I - Ms. Teceno & Mr. March
- Jess Perry - Sports, Games and Team Activities - Mr. Morocco
- Atley Phinney - Algebra I - Mrs. Shelters
- Niko Pucillo-Dunphy - Digital Imaging - Mr. Souza
- Trevor Puryear - Senior Internship - Mrs. Miller
- Alexa Scanlan - English I - Ms. Hill
- Abby Smith - US History II - Mrs. Byrnes
Get Those School Laptops Charged!
Thank you for your commitment to ensuring you are ready for school each day!
Class of 2024 - College Planning Night - January 11, 2023 - SAVE THE DATE!
Please be on the lookout for more information.
Any questions, please reach out to your School Counselor.
Professional Development Day - Friday, January 13, 2023
Enjoy the extra long weekend!
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
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.
FAMILY STRONG COMMUNITY SERIES
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - JANUARY 24, 2023
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.
Talent Show - January 26, 2023 - It's Back!
A note from the MHS Music Department:
Student Government Day - March 2023
If there's more than one applicant per grade level, elections will be held during the week of 01/23/2023. Please reach out to Mrs. Byrnes in C258 with any questions.
Senior Mystery Ride - January 13, 2023 - FINAL CALL!!
Permission slips are available from the Main Office.
Please see Mrs. Salamone or Mr. Darling with any questions. Get ready for a great night!
PARENT/GUARDIAN RECOGNITION PAGES - CLASS OF 2023 YEARBOOK - DUE JANUARY 31, 2023!
Please consider ordering a Recognition Page for the Class of 2023 Yearbook. If you are interested in ordering a page, please visit the link below:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1065726/-/2022082613184736087/CATALOG_SHOP/
Please reach out to the MHS Yearbook with any questions - mhs_yearbook@middleboro.k12.ma.us
Home Games - Week of January 9 - 13, 2023
Monday, January 9:
- Boys Track Vs. Carver & Norwell - Varsity - 5:00pm - Reggie Lewis Center
- Girls Track Vs. Carver & Norwell - Varsity - 5:00pm - Reggie Lewis Center
Tuesday, January 10:
- Boys Swimming Vs. Old Rochester - Varsity - 4:00pm - Burkland Pool
- Girls Swimming Vs. Old Rochester - Varsity - 4:00pm - Burkland Pool
- Boys Basketball Vs. Rockland - Freshmen - 3:30pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketball Vs. Rockland - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketball Vs. Rockland - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym
Wednesday, January 11:
- Ice Hockey Vs. Norwell - Varsity - 8:00pm - Bridgewater Ice Arena
Thursday, January 12:
- Boys Swimming Vs. New Bedford - Varsity - 4:00pm - Burkland Pool
- Girls Swimming Vs. New Bedford - Varsity - 4:00pm - Burkland Pool
- Girls Basketball Vs. West Bridgewater - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
- Girls Basketball Vs. West Bridgewater - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym
Friday, January 13:
- No Home Events
Saturday, January 14:
- Hockey Vs. Abington - Varsity - 2:30pm - Bridgewater Ice Arena
Good luck to the many away meets and games taking place this week!
Go Sachems!!
MASC Unified Bocce - January 29, 2023
Get ready for the one of the greatest events of the year....Unified Bocce Tournament. MHS is partnering with Special Olympics of Massachusetts for the annual Unified Bocce Tournament that will be held at Pembroke High School on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
We are looking to pack the stands with Sachems to cheer on our Unified Bocce Teams. Please pick up a permission slip in the Main Office and come join a GREAT day with our Unified Bocce Team.
All permissions are due back no later than Monday, January 23, 2023
Please see Mr. Dyer, Hana Marshall or Ally Crowley with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE- WINTER BALL IS COMING!
KEY CLUB MEETINGS!
GAME CLUB IS BACK!
GSA MEETINGS!
JOIN YESS CLUB!
JOIN THE NEW CREATIVE WRITING CLUB!
MHS DEBATE CLUB
MHS BOOK DRIVE - THANK YOU ETHAN FOR YOUR WONDERFUL PROJECT!
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