Term 1 report cards are now live (under documents) on School Brains. If you need help with log-in information, please contact the Guidance office. A reminder that there are parent-teacher conferences next week, and Thursday, November 21st is an early release.

November

Monday, 11/18 Spirit Week Dodgeball 5:00 PM

Tuesday, 11/19 Early College UMASS Dartmouth Tour

Tuesday, 11/19 Powder Puff 5:00 PM

Wednesday, 11/20 Curriculum Meetings 2:15 PM

Wednesday, 11/20 Team Trivia 2:00 PM

Wednesday, 11/20 Math Meet 1 @ Bishop Feehan 1:45 PM

Wednesday, 11/20 Site Council Meeting 5:00 PM

Wednesday, 11/20 PTP Meeting 6:00 PM

Wednesday, 11/20-11/21 Early College Field Trip Thompson Island

Thursday, 11/21 House Decorating 12-2:00 PM

Thursday, 11/21 DECA Induction Ceremony 6pm-7:30 pm (THS Auditorium)

Thursday, 11/21 Early Release for Parent Teacher Conferences 12:00-2:00 PM

Friday, 11/22 Pep Rallys E & F Block

Saturday 11/23 Homecoming Dance 6:00-9:00 PM

Sunday, 11/24-11/25 Skills USA Fall Leadership Conference (Marlboro)

Monday, 11/25 Bridgewater State University On The Spot Admissions

Wednesday, 11/27-Friday, 11/29 No School-Thanksgiving Day Break

December

Wednesday, 12/4 Student Leadership Guest Speaker

Students in Music participate in Upbeat Leadership Workshop A, B, C Blocks

Student Leadership Seminar for captains, club leaders E & F Blocks

Thursday, 12/5 Bristol Community College On The Spot Admissions

Thursday, 12/5 DECA Mock Districts 5pm-8pm (Presentation Room)

Saturday 12/7 Lights on Taunton Green (Band/Chorus Performing)

Sunday 12/8 Taunton Christmas Parade (Band Performing)

Thursday, 12/12 UMASS Dartmouth On the Spot Admissions

Thursday 12/12 THS Choral Concert 7 PM

Friday, 12/13 Term 2 Progress Reports

Tuesday, 12/17 THS Jazz Band/Small Ensemble Concert 7 PM

Wednesday, 12/18 School Council Meetings 5:00 PM

Thursday, 12/19 THS Band Concert 7 PM

Monday 12/23- Tuesday, 12/31 No School December Vacation

The theme for the next Parent Teacher Partnership Meeting will be to host a representative from Bristol Community College who will discuss the following:

• Why college, why Bristol and the locations (highlighting online and Taunton options)

• Overview of programs (certificates vs career track vs transfer track)

• MassEducate (18+) and MassReconnect (25+ - would appeal to parents)/Costs and Affordability

• Application/Enrollment information

• Selective Health Program Requirements (Nursing/Dental) - if you feel this would be beneficial

All parents are welcome to come and learn from our local community college partner!

Need help with your college applications? We've got you covered! Join Ms. Barbour, Ms. Barcelou and Mrs. Golder to get expert guidance on crafting your strongest application.

Monday, 11/18 (2pm-3pm)

Thursday, 11/21 (12pm-2pm)

Monday, 12/2 (2pm-3pm)

Thursday, 12/12 (2pm-3pm)

Monday, 12/16 (2pm-3pm)

Stop by one or all five sessions in the College and Career Center. Pre-registration is not required, all Class of 2025 welcome. Let's make your application stand out!

Here is the early release bell schedule for Thursday, November 21st.

Upcoming Schedule

Monday 11/18 - Dodgeball 5pm upstairs gym

Tuesday, 11/19 - Powderpuff 5pm turf

Wednesday, 11/20 - Team Trivia 2pm cafeteria

Thursday, 11/21 - House Lobby Decorating 12-2pm (during after school Parent-Teacher Conferences)

Friday, 11/22 - In-School Pep Rally - Field House + Homecoming Decorating 2pm Field House

Saturday, 11/23 - Homecoming Dance 6-9pm Field House (Last day to buy tickets is November 15th)

Dress Up Days

• Fri 11/15 - In Honor of Guys & Dolls: Two of a Kind Day (twin day!)

• Mon 11/18 - Minion Monday (dress like a Minion)

• Tues 11/19 - Dress as Your Type Tuesday

• Weds 11/20 - Greek Day

• Thurs 11/21 - Dress Like Your Favorite Holiday

• Fri 11/22 - Class Colors

• Mon 11/25 - Dress to Un-Impress (sweatsuits/pajamas)

• Tues 11/26 - Black & Orange Day
  

Dear Taunton High School Community,

We are thrilled to invite you to the Taunton High School Drama Club’s upcoming production of Guys and Dolls! This award-winning classic is celebrated as the perfect musical comedy, blending luck and love in a whirlwind of excitement under the dazzling lights of Broadway.

Showtimes:
📅 Friday, November 15th at 7:00 PM
📅 Saturday, November 16th at 7:00 PM
📅 Sunday, November 17th at 2:00 PM

Ticket Information:
🎟 $12 for Students and Seniors
🎟 $15 for General Admission
Tickets can be purchased in advance online at this link or at the box office one hour before each show (cash or check only at the box office).

Don’t miss this chance to see our talented students bring Broadway magic to life on the THS stage! We look forward to seeing you there.

Taunton High School Drama Club

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Class of 2026 Parent Night presentation. We hope the evening provided valuable information and that you feel more confident about the steps ahead toward graduation and beyond. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions that may arise.

For your reference, here is a link to the presentation for review.
Link to Junior Parent Night Presentation

To schedule parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, November 21st (12-2pm), please email teachers directly for an appointment. Teachers can offer conferences in-person and over the phone.

Any student-athletes interested in participating in a Winter sports program in 2024-2025 school year, must have his/her parent/guardian register him/her before participating.

Registration is through the button below. Prior to clicking below, make sure you have done the following:

1. Provide a copy of a physical exam to the THS Athletic Department. (physicals are good for 13 months and virtual physicals are NOT accepted)

2. Athletes and parents must complete the following online course annually in order to participate.

NFHS Concussion Course

All tryouts being on Monday December 2nd 2024.
Winter registration will open on November 1st and close November 20th, 2024. All winter registrations must be completed before the deadline.

THS Athletic Fee is $150.00. This covers 1 sport season or all 3 sport seasons. Easy access to pay online. Or if you prefer, cash or check to the THS Athletics office.

Any questions please email Sandy Altman at saltman@tauntonschools.org

Congratulations to softball superstars Brooke Aldrich and Catherine Larson, who will be attending some of the best academic colleges and continuing to play softball next year. We are so proud of you!

The first THS Athletic Hall of Fame was held last Saturday and we had a great turnout. Below are some pictures, as featured in the Taunton Gazette. Attached is also the program from the evening which includes biographies of each inductee.

Below are some pictures from last night's football game versus Weymouth. The last game of the season is on Thanksgiving at Taunton v. Milford.