SHS Spartan News

Students in Principles of Biomedical Science were introduced to the topic of crime scene sketching this week. They learned how to draw to scale, create legends and label evidence during the week. They created and sketched their own crime scenes and then met Anna Garcia, whose death we will investigate throughout the quarter.

Students in Mr.Ballou’s entrepreneurship class have been learning risk management and math based opportunity assessment by learning and then playing in a classroom Texas No Limit Poker tournament (for bragging rights only)

On Thursday, Sept 11th, all students in grades 11 and 12 will visit our annual College Fair here at the high school. We are excited to welcome more than 40 colleges and universities to Scituate this year! There will be a brief assembly on Tuesday for Juniors and Seniors to prepare them for the fair.

All seniors will sit for the school day yearbook picture on October 3rd. If you already scheduled a separate photo shoot, you still need to sit for this photo on October 3rd.

Questions? 24hoursnbnri@gmail.com

Scituate MS/HS will conduct a lock-down drill on Tuesday, September 9th

At Scituate High our NUMBER ONE goal is keeping everyone safe! Evacuation drills are held regularly throughout the year. At the sound of the alarm, each class leaves the building immediately through the exit designated for that particular location, and proceeds to a specific location outside the building. Each student should know the exit and passing routes designated for the various rooms in which he/she is scheduled throughout the day.

Emergency drills will be age and developmentally appropriate. Scituate will implement trauma-informed practices wherever possible, and drills will include all school personnel, including school mental health professionals and substitute teachers.

Per state law, a lockdown drill will be conducted each September and January and an evacuation/fire drill will be conducted each month of the school year. School administrators could choose to replace one fire drill per year with an evacuation drill at their discretion.

Each student should walk as rapidly as possible, showing general courtesy and serious attitude toward the drill. This results in the school being cleared in the shortest possible time. Students must return to the building when so directed.

If an evacuation occurs during passing time, students must report to the closest classroom, bathroom, or closet.

As we kick off the new school year, Scituate High School will be implementing a new district-wide cell phone policy aligned with the recently passed Rhode Island legislation banning cell phone use in schools. Starting this year, student cell phones will not be allowed in classrooms during the school day.

This shift reflects our commitment to creating a focused, respectful, and engaging learning environment. Research continues to show that when phones are away for the day, students are more present, less distracted, and better able to connect with their peers and teachers. This new policy supports both academic success and student well-being.

We know that adjusting to this change will take time, and we appreciate your partnership as we work together to prioritize learning, focus, and healthy habits for all students. More details on the policy and implementation procedures will be shared during the first week of school.

Let’s make this year one where we are truly connected—to our learning, to each other, and to what really matters.

See which lunch you have by clicking the day at the bottom of the spreadsheet.

Google Third-Party Services

Parent/Guardian Opt-Out Form

The Scituate School Department uses Google Workspace for Education to support teaching and learning. This suite of tools includes applications such as Google Docs, Gmail, Google Classroom, Google Drive, and others that help students collaborate, create, and communicate in secure, age-appropriate ways. Scituate also occasionally allows access to Additional Google Services (such as YouTube, Maps, and Translate) and third-party educational services integrated with Google accounts, when instructionally appropriate. Please fill out the opt out form below if you do not wish to give consent to your students’ access to these services.

Breakfast $1.50

ES Lunch $ 2.75

HS/MS Lunch $3.00

Milk $.50

Late buses run from leave the campus around 3:45-4:00 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday only and will begin on September 16th

Any student who currently has a license and plans to park on campus must complete the form below by September 15th 2023. Please reach out to Mr. Ceprano with questions! Students must have their licence and a car in order to get a pass.

All students being dropped off in the morning must enter the student parking lot near the auditorium, drive around the middle school and students should enter the door near the greenhouse/Caito Field. No vehicle should pull through the main driveway or enter the bus circle during morning arrival. Thank you!

Save the Date! 2025 Homecoming will be held the week of September 15th. The Homecoming Dance will be Saturday, September 20th at Hope Pond!

Permission Slips are in the high school office.

Please see the welcome back letter with important info and requirements from School Nurse Makowski!

Thank you,

Sarah Makowski RN, BSN

School Nurse

sarah.makowski@scituateschoolsri.net

Phone: 401-647-4120

• September 18th, 6-8pm SELAC Resource and Transition Fair at Ponaganset High School (more information to follow)
• October 21, 2025 - 6-7pm (virtual meeting)
• December 9, 2025- 6-7pm (virtual meeting)
• February 10, 2026-6-7pm (virtual meeting)
• May 19, 2026- 6-7pm (virtual meeting)

Friday, October 10th - morning - set up for sale (school not in session that day)

Sat, Sun, Mon: help needed for sale ; we run shifts in the morning and afternoon. volunteers arrange books and fill in

boxes as books are sold and spaces become available. You can also feel free

to talk to customers, suggest books, etc.

I will contact you soon with sign up information . All students receive a volunteer hours letter. Thank you for your interest.

The book sale is really fun and an easy way to gain a multitude of volunteer hours.

Lynn Dion

Library Trustee

SCITUATE SPARTANS

2025 Fall Athletic Registration

Students, Parents, Guardians,

Website Registration

• Arbiter Sports will now be handling registrations for all athletes. Here is the link to register. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE TO CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT!

Academic Standing

• All students moving up to 9th grade are eligible. All returning students must have passed with a GPA greater than 1.7 or failed fewer than 2 courses.

Please reach out to the appropriate coach/coaches should you have any questions or if you are interested in participating. Summer workouts have been going on for most sports.

Football Coach Hanson david.hanson@scituateschoolsri.net

Girls Soccer Coach Brown timothy.brown@scituat schoolsri.net

Boys Soccer Coach Olivera rpsoliveira7@gmail.com

Boys Cross Country Coach Kelly matthew.kelly@scituateschoolsri.net

Girls Cross Country Coach Murphy matthew.murphy@scituateschoolsri.net

Girls Volleyball Coach Martin emma.martin@scituateschoolsri.net

Girls Tennis Coach Marchant tara.marchant@scituateschoolsri.net

Cheerleading Coach Hackett emma.hackett@scituateschoolsri.net

Unified Volleyball TBD

Boys hockey signs up on Wednesday September 10th at 2:20 and it will take place at Cranston West.

Students interested should have a note from a parent for early dismissal on Wednesday

Need community service hours!! Scituate youth soccer is looking for help in the concession stand on Saturdays.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EAEA62AA1FCC43-57946576-concession

A big shoutout to our Spartan Cheerleaders!

They brought the hype at Friday's game and kept the energy alive from kickoff to the final whistle. Your spirit, pride, and nonstop encouragement make such a difference for our teams and fans. Thank you for keeping the crowd loud and proud—Spartan Nation wouldn’t be the same without you!

Spartan Football Update

The Scituate Spartans opened their season on the road Friday night against the Smithfield Sentinels. Despite a hard-fought effort, the Spartans fell 18–7.

Highlights:
QB Aiden Grover threw for 43 yards, connecting on 4 of 8 attempts.
John Rubiano was a top target, hauling in 28 receiving yards.

The Spartans will look to bounce back quickly as they prepare for their home opener this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. vs. North Smithfield. Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy to cheer on our boys at home!

#SpartanPride #ToughStrongTogether

The Scituate Girls Soccer team battled hard yesterday and earned a 6–2 victory over North Smithfield!

Scoring highlights:

L. Butera – 3 goals

K. Chatelle – 2 goals, 1 assist

G. Jacavone – 1 goal

O. Thompson – 1 assist

A. Fraere – 1 assist

In net, A. Fotopoulos was outstanding, playing all 80 minutes and recording 8 saves to secure the win for the Spartans!

A strong team effort all around — great job Spartans!

Photo credit: Ms. Haigh

#ScituateSpartans #SpartanPride #SpartansSoccer

Spartans Soccer Update

On Thursday, August 29th, the Scituate Spartans took the field against Burrillville for their first game of the season. The match ended in a hard-fought 1–1 tie, with the Spartans’ goal scored by Molly Sheehan!

Great way to kick off the season—strong play, determination, and teamwork on display. Go Spartans!

Photo credit: Ms. Haigh

SPARTAN SOCCER SEASON OPENER!

The Scituate Spartans boys varsity soccer team hit the field last week for their season opener against the Burrillville Broncos… and they came out ready to play!

Final Score: Spartans 4 – Broncos 1

Goals were scored by:

Travis White

Cameron Healey

Declan Cahill

Jason Bettez

What an incredible way to kick off the season—let’s keep the momentum rolling, Spartans!!

The Scituate Varsity Boys battled hard tonight against Division 1 Mt. Hope High School at Roger Williams University, ending in a 1-1 tie.

Goal by Jay Bettez, assist from Travis White!

The boys played with heart and grit from start to finish. Tonight also marks an incredible milestone—this is the 50th consecutive league game without a loss for the Spartans!

Proud of this team and all they continue to accomplish.

The Scituate Boys JV Soccer Team came out strong and secured a 1-0 win against Division 1 Mt. Hope High School!

Goal scored by Casey Durkin!

Way to go, boys—keep that momentum rolling!

SPARTANS SWEEP!

Last week, Scituate Girls Volleyball hosted Mt. Pleasant and absolutely dominated, taking the win in 3 straight sets!

The energy was high, the teamwork was on point, and the Spartans left no doubt on their home court.

Next up: Home game this Monday vs. Narragansett — come pack the stands and cheer on your Spartans!

The Scituate School Department has released an updated non-discrimination policy. Please note that our Scituate High School 2018-2019 student and parent handbook was printed before the new statement was released. Therefore, the non-discrimination policy in this year's handbook is out of date. The current policy with updates is as follows:

The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation or disability in any of its educational programs and activities, and in employment and application for employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Equal Employment Officer, P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857, Telephone: (401) 647-4100; Email: EEO@ScituateSchoolsRI.net. You may also direct inquiries directly to: Office for Civil Rights (Boston Office), U.S. Department of Education, 8th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: (617) 289-0111; Facsimile: (617) 289-0150; Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov. If you require an accommodation to attend a meeting or program at a school, call the Equal Employment Officer at least two business days in advance of the meeting or program.