MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
The Medfield high School Open House is scheduled for this Thursday, September 30th. Check your email for more information regarding this virtual event.
The Band, Concert, and Orchestra is having concert attire night in the MHS Band Room on Wednesday, September 29th from 4:30-7:30.
MCSP presentation of MyAscension: A Documentary Film is on Wednesday, September 29th at 7pm in the MHS Auditorium. See flyer below for details.
UPCOMING SCHEDULES
THIS WEEK:
September 27 Day 6 E-A-Flex-C-F
September 28 Day 7 A-B-D-G-E
September 29 Day 8 B-Flex-D-C-F
September 30 Day 1 C-A-Flex-E-G
October 1 Day 2 E-B-D-G-F
LOOKING AHEAD:
October 4 Day 3 A-Flex-D-F-C
October 5 Day 4 B-A-Flex-G-E
October 6 Day 5 C-B-D-F-G
October 7 Day 6 E-A-Flex-C-F
October 8 Day 7 A-B-D-G-E
Helpful Information for Families:
Check out the Medfield High School FAQs Center for information regarding our new HS Schedule, School Calendars, Bell Schedules, Technology, and more!
FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES (CLASS OF 2024)
On October 16th Medfield High School will be offering the PRE-ACT for all sophomores. This OPTIONAL practice test for the ACT is normed for sophomores and is a great LOW-STAKES introduction into the college admissions testing window.
To register please log in here: https://aptsusa.com/medfield/
The PRE-ACT will be held at MHS on Saturday, October 16th and is approximately three hours in length. Scores will be released in December. Please see this flyer for more information.
ATTENTION JUNIORS (CLASS OF 2023)
On October 16th Medfield High School will be offering the PSAT for all juniors. We encourage all members of the Class of 2023 to take the PSAT in preparation for future college entrance exams.
To register please log in here: https://aptsusa.com/medfield/
The PSAT will be held at MHS on Saturday, October 16th and is approximately three hours in length. Scores will be released in December. Please see this flyer for more information.
If financial assistance is required for either of these tests, please contact the guidance office at 508-359-2482 to request a fee waiver.
ATTENTION JUNIORS & SENIORS!
The following college representatives will be visiting MHS this week. Please log in to your Naviance account to schedule a visit. NOTE: if the session is during FLEX period, Guidance will also schedule you through the MyFlexLearning app.
Monday, September 27, 2021 - Flex Period
Hobart William Smith Colleges @ Flex A - in-person
Westfield State University @ Flex A - in-person
Bryant University @ Flex B - in-person
Pace University, Westchester Campus @ Flex B - in-person
Tuesday, September 28, 2001 @ 2:15pm
Lafayette College - in-person
Regis College - in-person
University of Rochester - in-person
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - Flex Period
Connecticut College @ Flex A - in-person
Suffolk University @ Flex A - in-person
Fitchburg State University @ Flex B - in-person
College of Holy Cross @ Flex B - virtual
Friday, October 1, 2021 @ 2:15pm
Rivier University - in-person
University of Miami - virtual
The University of Tampa - in-person
Wheaton College - virtual
The No Child Left Behind federal law requires that names, addresses and telephone listings of secondary school students shall be released to military recruiters upon request. Parents or guardians may opt out of this request by completing this Military Opt out form. The form must be submitted by Friday, October 1st.
MHS PTO
The MHS PTO Fall Annual Appeal continues! We did not run our appeal last year, so we are hoping for a successful campaign this year so we can fund grants that help enrich academic, athletic and extracurricular activities for all MHS Students. A donation of any amount is greatly appreciated.
There are two ways to donate:
1. Go to our website https://www.medfieldhspto.com/ and click on the DONATE button.
2. Send in a check made payable to MHS PTO with your student and drop off at the Main Office.
Thank you in advance for your generous donations!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for 2-4 volunteers to run the hospitality group that includes organizing luncheons for the teachers and staff throughout the year. If interested, please reach out to kimprice73@gmail.com.
FROM MEDFIELD OUTREACH
DIG PINK IN OCTOBER
MHS girls & boys volleyball teams are going to Dig Pink in October!
The Ellie Fund (www.elliefund.org) is a non-profit in Massachusetts which provides non-medical support and services to breast cancer patients in Mass. 100% of all funds raised go directly to the Ellie Fund.
You can support these Ellie Fund patients in 3 ways:
Buy a snack or drink @ Wheelock soccer fields this Saturday!
Donate on the Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/donate/294554972088627/4738606006173704/
Attend the girl's volleyball games Wed. Oct 13th versus Hopkinton @ MHS (JV2 starts @ 4:30, JV1 @ 5:30 & varsity girls serve it up @6:30) with all admissions going to Ellie Fund.
FROM MCPE
The rumors are true! MCPE has a number of exciting events planned for this year that we hope you will attend. First up, Fall Fest!! We will be back, in person, at the German Club on Friday, November 5th, so save the date. More details will follow on our website.
PACK THE PARK!!
3rd Annual John Panciocco Softball Tournament
When: Saturday, October 9th from 8am-4pm
Where: Schilling Fields @ Blake Middle School
Games throughout day
Come cheer on the MHS staff, coaches, student teams!
Who will be the JP Tourney Champions?
MHS staff / coaches
MHS class of 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
MHS Girls Hockey
MHS Boys LAX
MHS Boys Baseball
Event sponsored by the Medfield High School Alumni Association
FROM MCAP
Interested in becoming involved in the The 84 Movement’s Statewide Leadership Team? Apply now.
The 84 Movement is a youth movement fighting tobacco in Massachusetts. Members educate community leaders, legislators and their peers about tobacco industry tactics and help local strategies to reduce the influence of tobacco. See this FLYER for more information or email mhaas@email.net or call 508-359-7121.
DIGNITY MATTERS
There is a menstrual product fundraiser going on at the high school until October 20th. Menstrual product items are considered a luxury and therefore many shelters do not carry them. Possible donation items include tampons, pads, panti liners and diva cups. Donations can be dropped off in the “Dignity Matters” bin in the main foyer below the front staircase. For any questions, please contact Maddie Curmi at mdcurmi2022@email.medfield.net
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Any questions? Email lizsandeman@gmail.com Thank you!
To submit items to the MHS WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE, please email Maura Fitzgerald at mfitzgerald@email.medfield.net by 8:00 AM on Monday mornings. If you would like to submit photos or flyers, please convert to .jpg files (if possible).
