Cohasset High School Newsletter

October 16, 2026

Dear Families,

Yesterday, our senior class delivered a heartfelt card to a middle school student who has recently been diagnosed with a significant medical challenge and just completed his first round of treatments for it. A single post to the Google Classroom -- Wear Blue on Thursday -- was overwhelmingly received, with no questions asked. It was the kind of example of Love, Inclusion, and Trust, that I hope our community becomes known for.

As I mentioned in the last newsletter, these types of acts have become commonplace, and while on the one hand I understand the sentiment that true generosity is private, on the other, I have a unique platform in which to show the world that -- in the words of Joseph Osgood -- this is who we are and this is what we do.

So we will continue to highlight those things that make us great. Not the trophies and the ribbons and the status markers, but those things that happen organically, when our students and our faculty see a need, realize they can help, and do without asking permission. There is a lot that has happened in the first few weeks of school, and I could not be more proud to show our response.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Brian T. Scott
Principal

MCAS PORTAL

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the MCAS Family Portal, which provides online access to your student’s individual results on the MCAS tests. MCAS data from spring 2026 is now included in the MCAS Family Portal, along with previous years’ data, if available, from spring 2025, 2024, and 2023.

You can access the MCAS Family Portal online at https://mcasfamilyportal.emetric.net. To create an account, you will need your Student's Registration Code found in your Aspen Family Portal located in the Family tab. Please visit the MCAS Family Portal for more resources and FAQs.

Get in the Spirit!

In preparation for the Homecoming game on Friday, October 23rd at 6PM, CHS launches Spirit Week 2026.

The fun starts Monday, October 19 with spirit days for dressing up. While seniors keep their dress-up days top secret, freshmen, sophomores, juniors and even teachers will flaunt their creativity in a series of costume theme days, as listed below.

After lunch on Friday, October 23, all pile into the gym for the annual pep rally. This includes a competition to see which class can out decorate each other’s bleacher section, lots of embarrassing games with plenty of cheating, loud music and ultimately, a video montage of footage from all the fall sports because, well, we are Cohasset after all. Friday night lights kicks off at 6PM with character awards at halftime. The night culminates in a post-game Homecoming Dance in the cafeteria, the proceeds for which are meant to help fund the 2027 senior prom.

Underclassmen:

Monday - Under the Sea

Tuesday - Meme Day

Wednesday - USA / red-white-blue

Thursday - Billy Madison (dress like a teacher or Adam Sandler)

Friday - Class Bleacher Theme

STREAM to Sanctuary Certificate of Watershed Stewardship

Gabby Madden shared her capstone Story Map with the leadership team at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary on Thurs Oct 15, 12-2pm and earned the STREAM to Sactuary Watershed Award. The presentations took place at the Sanctuary's office,175 Edward Foster Road, Scituate.

Earning distinction as a STREAM to Sanctuary Watershed Steward is a significant accomplishment. Thank you to Gabby and our partners at CSCR and Stellwagen Bank. To view her presentation, click below.

Bienvenue aux étudiants français!

Kudos to Mr. Grasmann and his students for welcoming students from Lycée Sainte-Clothilde in Strasbourg , France this week. The French Exchange a long-duration Project-Based Learning experience that starts in sixth grade. Everything is built to culminate with practice using French to work through real-world moments. It is also everything the French Program here at Cohasset is structured to prepare our students for.

Our students helped to create meaningful memories and global citizens with stronger communication skills, and did so with the kindness, open-minded and affable nature of our students when confronted with linguistic and cultural barriers. This was evidenced by what our counterparts from Strasbourg did while here both in and out of the high school: they taught middle schoolers French, participated in Mindful Art, a Robotics Class contest, and saw a real American cafeteria.

Evidence of being fully present for others and problem-solving for real world problems was easily observable during the tour of Cohasset HS and the town with the HS Seniors. The Seniors worked out the ideas, the logistics and implemented all of the experiences for their day. Eren Tiryaki led a tour of the Maritime History Museum in town in both French and English. Grant Wilson, Dylan Jewell and Scarlett Crews gave an introduction to our town and lead them around in both French and English.

After school, both students and families organized themselves to have a rowing practice, a charcuterie board and BBQ experience as well as fire pit and game night.

Well done!

Alumni Spotlight!

Congratulations to graduate Amara Pierce, who earned 1st Place in the Deese College FRST 101 Midterm Pitch Competition where freshmen are challenged to identify real-world problems, develop solutions, think critically, communicate their ideas, and pitch those ideas in front of an audience and judges. Sponsored by HBCUniverse, she received a $5,000.00 scholarship award.

The challenge title was Eco Friendly AI and her project was named Eco Mode.

Green Halloween

This past week, members of the Green Halloween subcommittee of the Green Team drove with Coach A to the Edgerly Family South Boston Club to donate the Halloween costumes collected from last year. Members included: Maddy LeFevre, Kendell Berndt, Sophia Fama, Thomas Weissensee, and Lily Hampton. Another sign of generosity!

FOR STUDENTS TAKING AP CLASSES:

AP Students and Families:

AP Exams will take place during the first two weeks of May 2027. The complete schedule can be found here: 2027 AP Exam Schedule.

Fee: $99 per exam. Payment should be made via Unipay.

(On Unipay screen, search for Cohasset Public Schools - choose High School on side bar - choose AP Class Exam Payment from menu).

Payment Due Date: Monday, November 2nd.

Students taking AP courses are required to take the exam. If you have any questions, please contact your high school counselor.

Clothing Drive Begins October 26!

Our community is partnering with Cradles to Crayons for a clothing and shoe drive from October 26 through November 20! Families are invited to donate new and gently used children’s clothing and shoes to help local children in need. Keep an eye out for the purple donation bin in the main office at school beginning next week!

Hall of Fame Recommendation are Now Being Accepted

The Cohasset Athletic Hall of Fame Committee will begin accepting nominations for the 2nd CHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class to be inducted on March 20, 2027. In order for a candidate or team to be considered a nomination form must be completed on their behalf.

Nomination Forms are due by November 16, 2026

Application forms will be available online at the link below.

IMPORTANT! Complete Your Annual Student Information Update

It is critically important that we have the most updated contact information and information regarding data-sharing on file. Each year, parents and guardians are required to update this. To do so, please: