As we head into the final week before vacation, we want to remind students of the importance of being present, on time and engaged daily.

Attendance is key to success, and we encourage all students to continue showing up ready to learn and finish the week strong. Being on time and prepared ensures students make the most of their learning opportunities and stay on track.

Taunton High School proudly celebrated the induction of 92 outstanding students into the National Honor Society (NHS) during the 76th Annual Induction Ceremony last week. Some pictures from the event are below.

Last week our Robotics Team visited Parker Middle School STEM Classes to showcase their award winning Robot!

CTE held its first Tech Talk this week. Take a look at some pictures of Culinary Teacher Ms. Gibson and our students speaking with our Tiger Tots!

Out of the 52 world language students who completed the exam, one Spanish heritage learner (Anelys Candelario) and one Portuguese heritage learner (Breana Tirano) earned qualifying scores to earn the Seal on their diplomas at graduation. Congratulations Anelys and Breana!

On Wednesday, February 5th, we had an assembly for Grade 11 and 12 students. We hosted Mr. James Lambert III, who spoke to students about the legacy of Black history and the importance of understanding ancestry and culture.

Get ready for an exciting opportunity to order your Official Class Ring! From February 7th through February 28th, take advantage of a special 3-week sale and secure a timeless keepsake at a great price. Attached, you'll find a flyer with all the details you need to make your purchase. Simply scan the QR code or click the provided link, and you'll be directed to your school's page on Balfour.com for easy ordering.

To explore the many ring options available, check out the Balfour brochure, linked on the flyer, and find the perfect design that represents you. To ensure the right fit, Balfour has provided a Finger Sizer, which you can print and use at home. Alternatively, you can visit a local jewelry store for professional sizing.

For a limited time, Balfour is offering $42 off select Celestrium Rings, with discounts already applied on the website. Plus, don’t forget to browse Balfour’s exclusive class gear, including hoodies, T-shirts, sweatpants, and more—a perfect way to show off your school spirit! Don't miss out on this fantastic sale!

SATs will be offered to Juniors (Class of 2026) on Friday, April 11th at THS. The district will pay all exam fees for all students. If you would like your student to be registered for the test, the Google form below must be submitted by Friday, March 7th. If you have questions about whether or not your student should take the exam, please contact your student's Guidance Counselor. If you have more than one student, please complete a separate form for each student.

Students will receive more detailed directions about test procedures after registration has closed. Free SAT prep materials, including full-length practice tests, are available at www.collegeboard.org and through Khan Academy.

SAT Registration: Class of 2026

On February 5th, our Policy Debate Team traveled to New Bedford High School for a competition. Our students did a fantastic job, earning many big wins over competitors across Southeastern Massachusetts.

Be sure to check out the latest edition of Tiger TV below!

This week, our students in the Air Force ROTC participated in an audit to review the quality of programming. Our students looked fantastic and represented THS exceptionally well. My favorite part was hearing about the community service the students have participated in this year and the impact they are making on the city.

Boys Basketball

Taunton, 64 @ Franklin, 74 – Final – Franklin’s big halftime lead was trimmed all the way down to two with six minutes to go in the game but the Panthers never let the lead slip and closed the game strong to get the win. The Panthers erupted for 31 points in the first quarter and had a 46-28 edge at the break. Taunton had a big third quarter to cut the deficit to single digits (58-50) going into the fourth and used a 7-0 run early in the final frame — a three-pointer from Dray Thielker, a layup from Julius Barrios, and a steal and score from Amari Campbell — to cut what was once a 19-point lead down to 59-57. Franklin responded with a run of its own, a 10-2 surge over the next three and a half minutes to put an end to Taunton’s comeback bid. Caden Sullivan (17 points) and Jake Olmstead each had four points and Justice Samuels (13 points) added a tough layup to put Franklin ahead, 69-59, with 2:30 to play. Olmstead was a huge reason why Franklin had such a strong start as the senior poured in 20 of his career-high 31 points in the first half. Thielker had a team-high 24 points, including 16 in the second half, for the Tigers while Barros added 13 points.

Girls Basketball

Franklin, 53 @ Taunton, 37 – Final – Franklin rebounded from its loss to KP by jumping out to a huge lead in the first quarter at Taunton and rolling to a big win. Lauryn DiGiorgio returned after missing a few games with illness and knocked down a pair of threes and scored a dozen points in the first quarter. Franklin had a 26-2 lead after one, a lead it would never relinquish. DiGiorgio led all scorers with 14 points. Mallory Santos finished with 12 points, including a pair of threes and eight points in the third quarter. Elle Bonacci scored nine points and Lena Malymina added eight. Jillian Doherty scored eight of her team-high 10 points in the second half and Chelsea Bousquet had seven points. The Tigers, who were missing head coach Gretchen Rodrigues, also got five points apiece from Kaylee Lopes and Marybel DoRosario. The win keeps Franklin in a first-place tie with KP atop the Kelley-Rex.

Hockey

King Philip, 4 @ Taunton, 5 – Final – Taunton goalie Cam Tomaszycki put an exclamation mark on a milestone night. The senior netminder denied King Philip a potential game-winning goal on a breakaway on one end and sophomore Jameson Vallarelli converted a 2-on-1 chance off a feed from Braden LaChance for the overtime-winner. Tomaszycki finished the night with 43 saves, including the 2,000th of his career — the first goalie in program history to reach the milestone. Taunton had built a 4-0 lead in the game before King Philip rallied to get back into the game, scoring twice in the final two minutes of the second period to halve the deficit, against three minutes into the third on a power play, and tied the game with just 40 seconds left on a tipped shot from the point. The game-winner was Vallarelli’s second goal of the game and fourth point overall, and Drew Nadeau (assist), Breighdyn Simmons (assist), and Cayden Clancy each lit the lamp once for Taunton. Tre Nadeau, Brady Gomes, and Jon McGrath each had an assist in the win.

Wrestling

Taunton, 33 vs. Beverly, 44 – Final

Congratulations is in order for Senior goaltender Cam Tomaszycki who made his 2000th save in the OT win over King Philip! Tomaszycki is the first Taunton goalie to achieve this difficult feat that takes both skill and longevity.