FRIDAY FOCUS

MRSD has announced the Staff Shoutout for September: MRHS science teacher Jessica Friedman! Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! She was nominated by her students, and they said:

“Ms. Friedman has always been so kind and positive towards her students. If a student is struggling with a topic or lesson, she will help them immediately and even teach it in another way that they may understand better.”

“Seeing Ms. Friedman happy and being kind and welcoming to me just made me feel welcome.”

Each month, the district will feature a staff member in our Staff Shoutout series. Staff members can be nominated by students, parents/caregivers, and colleagues for outstanding positive contributions to our schools using the simple form at www.monomoy.edu/staffshoutout. Nominations for October are now open! Any staff members nominated in September can be nominated again, except for the honoree.

If you missed this week's Parent University on School Safety, you can find the recording on our website. Thanks to the attendees for their engagement, and special thanks to Chief Michael Anderson of the Chatham Police, Chief Kevin Considine of the Harwich Police, and the many other public safety team members who participated.

Many thanks to all of the parents and caregivers who came to Curriculum Night this week to meet the teachers and learn more about their student's academic experience! Special thanks to the Jazz Band for the great performance, and to all of the student volunteers who helped out!

It was a great game as the Seniors battled the Juniors in the Powderpuff game -- the Seniors prevailed with a score of 16-8.

Dear MRHS Community,

On behalf of the Class of 2026, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Powderpuff Game such a fun and memorable event!

We’re grateful to:

• All Players and Coaches from the Junior and Senior classes for their dedication, teamwork, and enthusiasm.
• Student Volunteers who helped organize and keep the energy high.
• Staff and Administration for their support, supervision, and encouragement.
• Friends, Families, and Fans for coming out to cheer and show your school spirit.

This event wouldn’t have been possible without your participation and pride in our MRHS community. The energy on the field and in the stands truly showed what it means to be part of the Class of 2026 and MRHS family.

Thank you again for your support — we’re so proud of how everyone came together to make this tradition such a success!

With gratitude,

The Class of 2026

The rehearsals for "The Outsiders" Fall Drama Production are well underway. Last week, we were grateful to have special guest: Brian Evans Lore, a director and fight coordinator with several Cape Cod community theater affiliations, instructed us on the basics of stage combat and the safety measures necessary when "fighting" on stage. Save the date for the shows on November 13, 14, and 15, at 7 p.m., with a matinee show on November 12 for the 7th graders in order to connect their in class reading to what we are doing with the play.

The Harwich Chamber of Commerce is looking for student volunteers to help at the Toast of Harwich at the Wequassett Resort on November 21 from approximately 5 to 9 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, email Cyndi Williams at cyndi@harwichcc.com.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is on Sunday, October 19, at Cape Cod Community College and the organizers are looking for student volunteers to help with the event. Volunteering can include: help with set up, welcoming participants and event clean up. Hours of the event are 8-10 am, 10-12pm. Volunteer hour confirmations can be emailed to the school or picked up at the event.

Anyone interested in volunteering as a group or individuals can sign up via the volunteer link on the website or email pschwabe@alz.org.

MRHS is on Instagram at @monomoyhighschool!

Support Monomoy student-athletes and enjoy a fun day of golf! Click here to register to play or sponsor this great event.

Colleges visit Monomoy each week and Grades 10, 11, and 12 are invited to attend the info sessions. Students can view the colleges in Naviance and register.

Sign up in Naviance - all start at 12:

• Monday - St. Anselm College
• Tuesday - UMass Boston
• Thursday - Worcester State University
• Friday - University of New Hampshire

Learn more about starting at CCCC. Sessions are for prospective 4Cs students of all ages -- parents/caregivers are welcome too!

• 4Cs and Debt-Free Degrees, Tuesday, October 21 at 6:30pm-7:30pm
• Empowering Access and Support: Understanding Accommodations in College, Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30pm-7:30pm

The PSAT is a very useful tool for students who plan to continue their education after high school.

Upcoming Dates:

• Grade 11 - October 17, 2025 (All Grade 11 students are registered unless they opt out)
• Grade 10 - October 24, 2025 (Open to any Grade 10 students who wish to sign up)

Get more information here!

Senior Meetings are happening with students and their counselors. It is important that college bound seniors are paying attention to deadlines. Any senior with a fall college deadline needs to complete their counselor letter of recommendation form and ask their parent/guardian to complete the parent brag sheet that is located in the senior google classroom or on the MRHS website.

Due to a situation outside of our control, we have to cancel for the Financial Aid night scheduled for October 8. We will look for other opportunities to provide financial aid education to you.

For resources, please explore https://www.mefa.org.

Peer Tutoring is available daily for all students during Jawsome in the guidance and counseling suite. Exception: Day 1 Advisory

Day 2,4,6 Jawsome A

Day 3,5,7 Jawsome B

Our Peer Tutors are among our best students in the building. They range in grade from 10-12 and are eager and willing to help their peers achieve success.

If you are interested in arranging peer tutoring for your student please email jbennett@monomoy.edu

~Jonathan Bennett- Peer Tutoring Advisor

Audrey Brewer, Grade 8, abrewer@monomoy.edu

Lindsay Ginnetty, Instructional Leader, Grades 9-12 (last names A-F), lginnetty@monomoy.edu

Caitlyn Hall, Grades 9-12 (last names G-N), chall@monomoy.edu

Jonathan Bennett, Grades 9-12 (last names O-Z), jbennett@monomoy.edu

Follow us on Instagram: @MonomoyGuidance

Wishing you health and safety, The MRHS Counseling Team

WEEK OF: 10/6/25

MON, 10/6:

V Boys Soccer vs Cohasset 6:00

JV Boys Soccer vs Cohasset 4:00

V Girls Soccer vs Sturgis East 4:00

JV Girls Soccer vs Sturgis East 4:00

V Field Hockey @ Duxbury 4:30

JV Field Hockey @ Duxbury 5:45

V Boys Golf vs Nantucket 4:00

V Volleyball vs Sturgis West 6:30

JV Volleyball vs Sturgis West 5:15

TUES, 10/7:

V Field Hockey @ DY 4:00

JV Field Hockey @ DY 5:15

Cross Country @ Sturgis East 4:00

V Boys Golf vs Sturgis West 4:00

WED, 10/8:

V Boys Soccer vs Nantucket 4:00

JV Boys Soccer vs Nantucket 4:00

V Girls Soccer @ Nantucket 3:30

JV Girls Soccer @ Nantucket 3:30

V Boys Golf @ DY, Sturgis East 3:15

JV Boys Golf @ DY, Sturgis East 3:15

V Volleyball vs Rising Tide 4:00

THURS, 10/9:

Fr Boys Soccer vs Falmouth 4:00

JV Girls Soccer vs Sturgis West 4:00

V Field Hockey vs Sandwich 6:00

JV Field Hockey vs Sandwich 4:30

V Boys Golf vs Nantucket 4:00 (Seaside Links)

JV Boys Golf vs DY 4:00

Unified Basketball @ Nauset 4:00

V Football @ UCT 7:00 (Mass Maritime Academy)

V Cheer @ UCT 7:00 (Mass Maritime Academy)

FRI, 10/10:

V Girls Soccer @ Sturgis West 4:00

V Boys Golf (C&I Championships) @ Willowbend

V Volleyball @ Sturgis East 7:00

JV Volleyball @ Sturgis East 5:30

SAT, 10/11:

SUN, 10/12:

Follow us on Instagram for game results, scores, updates, and more!: @monomoyathletics

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

https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/attendance

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

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https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/parent-caregiver-resources/school-handbook

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