Greetings KP Community,

As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to take a moment to reflect on how grateful I am for the extraordinary KPRHS community. Each day, I am reminded of the collective strength, kindness, and dedication that make our school a special place for students to learn and thrive. From our hardworking staff and engaged families to our students who consistently demonstrate leadership and resilience, there is so much to celebrate and be thankful for.

This season is also a time to recognize the profound ways our community comes together in moments of need. The compassion and care we’ve witnessed recently are a testament to the strong bonds that unite us. I hope this holiday brings you moments of joy, reflection, and connection with loved ones.

Nicole Bottomley

Principal

King Philip Regional High School

Pronouns: she/her/hers

December 4: Early Release Day

December 5: KP Football Super Bowl Game 8:00 pm, Gillette Stadium

December 6: Matilda Musical 7:00-9:00 pm, HS Auditorium

December 7: Matilda Musical 7:00-9:00 pm, HS Auditorium

December 8: Matilda Musical 2:00-4:00 pm, HS Auditorium

December 9: School Committee Meeting 7:00-9:00 pm, HS Library

December 12: National Honor Society Induction 6:00-8:00 pm, HS Auditorium

December 13: Babysitting Night 6:00-8:00 pm

December 14: Winter Pops 7:00-9:00 pm, HS Auditorium

December 16: School Committee Meeting 7:00-9:00 pm, HS Library

December 17: Culture Night, People of Prosperity 5:00-7:00 pm, HS Library

December 23-January 1: No School - Vacation Week

Follow the following social media accounts-- @kphighschool, @kpcares, @kpstuco, @kphsathletics and Arbiter Live for sports schedules.

Celebrate 10 Years of Giving with the KP Cares Giving Tree!

This holiday season marks the 10th anniversary of the KP Cares Giving Tree, a cherished tradition of supporting local families by providing gifts for their children. However, we still have over 100 gift tags that need to be filled, including many requests for gift cards.

If you’re able to help, your generosity will make a meaningful difference in spreading holiday cheer to our local families. Join us in making this milestone year extra special!

How to Participate

Option 1: Choose a Tag from the Giving Tree

• Visit the High School Library and select a paper ornament from the Giving Tree.
• Each ornament represents a specific gift request from a local child or family.
• Once you select an ornament:
  • Write your name and phone number next to the ornament number on the clipboard OR scan the QR code on the back of the ornament to complete the online form.
• This process helps us track all gift requests and ensures every tag is accounted for.

Option 2: Can’t Make It to the Library? No Problem!

• Email us at rowec@kingphilip.org and we’ll select a tag for you. Please include:
  • Your name.
  • Your budget or approximate amount you’d like to spend.
  • The type of item you’d like to purchase (e.g., clothing, toys, gift cards).
  • The age range of the recipient you’d like to buy for.
• We’ll do our best to match your preferences to a tag. If no exact match is available, we’ll email you with alternative options.

Important Dates

• All gifts must be returned by December 10, 2024.

The 3rd Annual Parent's Night Out being held at the high school on 12/13. If you would like to drop your child(ren) off, please fill out the form and have them join us.

Have a great night out and sign your children up for their own fun. Scan the QR code to register or click on this link--Parent's Night Out Registration Link.

King Philip Drama Program is proud to present their Fall Musical, Matilda! For the second time, this production features students, onstage and backstage, from the Middle School and the High School! Based on the famous book, this show is fun for the family! Tickets are now available online! General Admission $12, Students, Staff, and Seniors $8. Performances are December 6th and 7th @7pm, Dec. 8th @ 2pm. We hope to see you all there to support these hard working, talented students!

Follow us on Instagram for more information and pictures! @kpdramaprogram

KPDRAMAPROGRAM

67th Annual Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Awards Program

All graduating seniors in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who are seeking a college degree or job training are eligible to compete. Scholarship awards this year total over half a million dollars.

To qualify, students must be a senior in high school, fill out the online application and then take our exam. Applicants must register in advance at //www.massaflcio.org/scholarships. We will be accepting applications through Friday, December 20, 2024. The deadline is firm, and no late registrations will be accepted. The exam consists of 30 multiple choice questions and one written essay. All questions will be selected from the information in the study guide.

Exams will be administered online, at KPRHS. Further testing instructions will be sent to exam proctors in the last week of January.

All study resources including the study guide, flashcards and quizzes are available by visiting www.learnlaborhistory.com.

MEFA Financial Aid Information

MEFA, Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, provides informative webinars and virtual community events on a range of topics, that include Financial Aid 101. MEFA’s Financial Aid 101 webinar series presentation provides a helpful overview of the entire financial aid process, and includes information on financial aid applications and eligibility, types of financial aid, and how colleges determine the details of financial aid offers. Weekly webinars will continue through mid-December.

View English Financial Aid 101 webinars

To register for an upcoming live webinar, click HERE.

To view a recorded webinar, please view the MEFA Videos page HERE.

• Youth Connections:

  Upcoming Career Events

  Students will be able to register for events via their graduating class' Google Classroom

  December 12th:

  Self Branding & Social Media Workshop at KP

  December 19th:

  Career Speaker: Minuteman Technical Institute at KP

  January 9th:

  Career Workshop: Finance at KP

  January 23rd:

  Possible Field Trip: Ken's Dressing Manufacturing Plant

  February 13th:

  Career Workshop: Mock Interviews at KP

  February 27th:

  Career Speaker: Reliant (medical group)

  
  

  Massachusetts Community Colleges are now FREE to MA residents!

  Mass Educate provides FREE community college tuition and fees for all Massachusetts students
  Building on the success of Mass Reconnect, which made community college free for students 25 years and older, the Healey-Driscoll Administration and state Legislature made public community college FREE for students of any age and income in Massachusetts.
  Mass Educate covers the full cost of tuition and fees for all eligible students. For more information and how to apply see the Office of Student Financial Assistance website: https://www.mass.edu/osfa/programs/masseducate.asp
  

  
  

  Level Changes

  Academic level change requests occur during the first two weeks of a course or with administrative approval. It is important that students spend sufficient time in a course before an academic level change is requested so that they and the teacher have the opportunity to determine the appropriateness of the placement.
  
  Any level change that occurs after the first two weeks of the beginning of the course will require an Academic Level Change Request Form. Academic Level Change Request Forms are available in the School Counseling Office and require the student to get the signature of the current teacher and a parent/guardian.
  Moving up a level only occurs within the first term. Any exceptions require administrative approval.
  All courses dropped after the add/drop period will result in the appearance of a Withdrawal “WP” or “WF” on the student’s transcript. No schedule changes will take place during the last three weeks of a term.
  

  
  

  Getting your permit?
  

  If you need residency documentation to obtain your Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License, the Massachusetts RMV requires the following items:

  • An Official Transcript

  • A Letter of Residency (which includes student’s DOB and current residential address)

  • To have these items prepared, please complete a Transcript Request Form, check off the RVM box, and submit it to the Guidance Office secretary, Mrs. Ludwig or email it to ludwigm@kingphilip.org

Information on the Spring 2025 SAT Preparation Courses, to be held at Bridgewater State University, can be found by clicking on the link below.

https://www.bridgew.edu/ccs/SAT-Preparation

All registrations are to be done online.

If you have any questions, please email me at: d2marks@bridgew.edu.

Tickets for the KP thanksgiving Day Game can be purchased thru GoFan with the QR code above or by clicking: GoFan Link

Thanksgiving football is more than just a game—it's a cherished tradition around these parts! This year, KPSN is thrilled to partner with Wrentham, Norfolk, and Plainville Cable Access, along with Franklin Cable Access, to bring the King Philip vs. Franklin Thanksgiving game to fans across multiple platforms.

Our production will include top-tier coverage with color commentary, replay capabilities, and two sideline cameras capturing interviews and reactions from the field. In addition, we’ve included interviews with both teams' coaches and a special pre-recorded segment featuring WCVB’s Mike Lynch, reflecting on his iconic career covering Thanksgiving football—a tradition as classic as the game itself.

This collaborative effort also provides a hands-on opportunity for students from both KP and Franklin to work alongside cable access teams and gain valuable experience in live sports production.

If you can’t make it to the field, join us for this special event from the comfort of your home! Coverage begins at 9:30 a.m., and you can tune in on the Wrentham Cable 8 website. Even though it looks like we will be pretty soggy, we’re excited to share the energy and excitement of this timeless rivalry with everyone who holds it dear.

Wrentham Cable 8

Happy Thanksgiving, and Go Warriors!

2024-2025 Winter Sports Tryout Schedule

Arbiter Live for game schedules & locations

KP Athletics Webpage

KP Sports Boosters on Instagram

KP Athletics on Instagram

KP Hudl link to watch KP sports teams

Hockomock Sports League news, photos and awards

MIAA State Power Rankings for all KP Teams

Cold and Flu season is upon us. Keeping a sick child home will help prevent the spread of illness.

If you need to dismiss your student during the school day please email hsattendance@kingphilip.org. If at all possible, please do this at the beginning of the school day. Only excused absences allow students to make up missed work.The KPRHS Student Handbook lists what constitutes an excused absence.

Please note: Juniors do not have 'senior' privileges and are not allowed to leave during the school day. The consequence for any student leaving school without permission is a Saturday Detention for the first offense.

also

"Students misusing their parking privileges by leaving school grounds before the end of the school day may be subject to having their parking privileges revoked."

King Philip Regional Schools offers the following program to those who may not have internet access available for their KP student.The device provided is a modified mobile hotspot providing filtered internet intended for educational purposes.

To access the program please fill out the following form and return it to the Technology Department.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1goM-YWK8gCQEZUmk2gWFTnCdzDbk93S1/view?usp=sharing

The form is also available in printed format in the tech office at each building.

If your student is eligible for Free & Reduced Meals, with their parents permission, KPHS Administration is able to share their information with other departments to offer discounted pricing on other things such as Prom tickets, SAT tests, club activities and more. If you are interesting in sharing this information please complete the attached form Sharing Information Form

Universal Free School Meals for All Students

Governor Healey and the Massachusetts Legislature have made Massachusetts the 8th state to make School Meals for All permanent, beginning immediately for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year! School meals will be offered at no cost to all students.

Free and Reduced Cost Meals Application

Please note that even though meals will be free for all, it is very important for families in need to still complete the household Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2023-2024 school year. This allows districts to establish eligibility for other federal benefits and school programs. Families who have been eligible for Free and Reduced Meals in the past must apply again for 2023-2024. Please know that the application is confidential with only the Director of Food Services and administrators having access. All students receive the same meals.

King Philip Free and Reduced Meals Application

For more information on the School Meals Program, please visit the food services page on the district's website, King Philip Schools Food Services Department.

We establish high academic standards and expectations for personal responsibility. Students are encouraged to become lifelong learners, to be productive contributors to society, to set ambitious goals, and to use all available resources.

Principal: Nicole Bottomley

Assistant Principal: Kip Lewis

Assistant Principal: Karen Archambault

Assistant Principal: Jill Poirier

Athletic Director: Gary Brown

Website: https://www.kingphilip.org/high-school/
Twitter: @KingPhilipHS

Instagram: KPHighSchool

Location: 201 Franklin St, Wrentham MA 02093
Phone: 508-384-1000