SHS Weekly Update
September 16th - 20th, 2024
Week 3
As we wrap up Week 3 of the school year, we are pleased to share some highlights and important updates from our vibrant school community:
Academic Advancements: This week, students delved into new subject matter with enthusiasm. Teachers and students are utilizing the FlexBlock with gusto. We encourage you to check in with your child about their current studies and upcoming assignments.
Extracurricular Success: Our clubs and sports teams are off to a fantastic start. The Science Club held an engaging workshop on renewable energy, while the Drama Club has been busy with rehearsals for their fall production. Don’t miss the chance to support their efforts at the upcoming performances and events.
Back to School Knight: Thank you to all who attended our recent Back to School Knight. It was a great opportunity to meet your student's teachers and learn about their classes. If you were unable to attend, please reach out to your student's teachers to connect with them. If you missed the opening presentation, you can review the information shared here.
Upcoming Health Opportunity: On October 16th, 2024, there will be two dental hygienists coming in to perform dental care on students. Students must sign up by October 2, 2024. Please select the appropriate permission form; available in English, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese. Forms are also available in the nurse's office . This is a wonderful service that is of NO COST to the students or their families. The hygienists do cleaning, fluoride treatments, check for decay and cavities and help with recommendations for services in the area. They also return in the spring to follow up with the students that signed up. It is a wonderful service the school offers.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement. Together, we are making this school year a great success!
SHS Student Wins Stoughton's 300th Anniversary Logo Contest
Congratulations to Addison Strunk! Addison designed a logo for Stoughton's 300th Anniversary Logo Contest. Stoughton's 300th Anniversary planning committee held a contest to develop a logo that was built around the 300 Anniversary theme: Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present, And Dream the Future. Addison's outstanding design was selected by the committee. During the 2026 celebration, Addison's logo will be posted on social media platforms, on promotional items, and be posted at certain events.
Late Bus Available
SHS students who stay after school for extra help or to work with a teacher, use the Learning Commons, and/or participate in a club or activity, may ride the Late Bus. All students are eligible for the Late Bus. Students should get a Late Bus Pass from the staff member they stay after with afterschool in order to ride the Late Bus. The Late Bus will begin on September 16th and picks up at 3:30 pm. There are 3 buses. Check out the Bus Routes to find the route that is right for you.
Attention Students: Looking for Community Service Hours?
The Stoughton Town Hall is looking for student volunteers to help them scan old documents for electronic storage. The hours would be flexible. If you are interested, please email Ms. Elizabeth Zaleski at ezaleski@stoughton-ma.gov.
School Council for Students, Parents/Guardians, and Community Members
The SHS School Council is a council of students, parents/guardians, community members, teachers and the principal who meet one time a month. The council advises the principal on school issues, helps to develop the School Improvement Plan, and approves the Handbook, while also discussing matters and issues that impacts the larger school community. The council will meet on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm; once per month (first meeting is on October 2nd).
We are looking for parents/guardians and students who want to assist in creating positive school improvment and are willing to share their opinions and ideas in a positive constructive manner to move SHS forward towards greater success and achievement. If this is you, and you want to be a part of the SHS School Council, please complete and submit this form.
Attention Grade 9 Students
The Stoughton Youth Commission will host a six-week support group for 9th graders starting Monday, September 23. The group will occur from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Stoughton Public Library. This group is designed to assist students with transitioning from middle school to high school and will be co-facilitated by Pat Howe and John Mayo. See the flyer for more details. Parents/Guardians can sign up through Stoughton Rec at https://bit.ly/SYC-ninthgradegroup. The deadline for sign-ups is Friday, September 20. Space is limited to 10 participants.
John Mayo
Mental Health Clinical Intern
Stoughton Youth Commission
110 Rockland Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 341-2252 Ext. 9488
Studying the Colonies
Students in US I are studying American History, specifically the colonies.
Each student read and watched videos to learn about their assigned colony. They then created digital pamphlets and presented 3 interesting facts that they learned about their colony to the class.
