MAYNARD HIGH SCHOOL
TIGER TALK -- NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPALS' OFFICE
The New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (the organization behind the Emmys) has awarded two of our Maynard High School Communications Students with Student Production Awards. These awards are given to nominated high school students in the New England Region for Outstanding Achievement in Video Production.
Please join me in congratulating Calleigh Currier and Sean Leahy.
Calleigh was awarded Honorable Mention in the category of Animation/Graphics/Special Effects for her stop-motion short Hungry.
Sean was awarded Honorable Mention in the category of Multimedia Journalism for his MHN Segments Sean Skiing and I Can Shine.
Sean was also awarded Honorable Mention in both the categories of Fiction Short and Writer for his short film Something Bigger.
Sean received the highest honor possible in New England as the Overall Winner of the glass pillar in the category Photography/Videography, also for his short film Something Bigger.
Overall winners will now compete for the chance to move to the National competition. Both of these students will have the opportunity to attend an awards ceremony later this spring.
GENERAL INFORMATION
WAVM is our student-run radio and television station. Student radio shows are up and running for 2023-2024 -- tune in on 91.7 FM, or at wavm.org -- every school day from 2 PM - 9 PM.
Students in grades 6-12 who want to get involved are encouraged to stop by the station or come to a staff meeting, meet Mr. Valenti, Mrs. Newey, and the student CEO's, and sign up for a job!
On April 3, 2024, the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded new Innovation Career Pathway designations to 36 high schools. One of these schools is Maynard High School, which is now authorized to provide an Innovation Pathway in Computer Science. Congratulations to Mr. Mark Sinopoli, Computer Science Teacher, for his work to create this new program. Innovation Career Pathways provide students with applied learning experiences in high-demand industries. These experiences enable students to explore careers in high demand industries they may want to pursue, while also bolstering workforce pipelines to meet the needs of employers.
“One of DESE’s goals as an agency is to make sure that learning is relevant and tied to the real world,” said Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston. “Innovation Career Pathways do just that, helping students see the path that connects their learning today to their career in the future.”
A key component of Innovation Career Pathways is developing partnerships with local employers to foster these work-based learning experiences for students. The partnerships enable students to gain work experience and insight about whether the field is something they would like to pursue in college or a career after high school. If your business involves software development or web design, and you would like to get involved with the new Computer Science Innovation Career Pathway at Maynard High School, please contact Principal Elizabeth York at eyork@maynard.k12.ma.us. We will be looking for career speakers, job shadowing opportunities, and insight from the field.
The mission of the Maynard Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to work for the understanding of, respect for, and support of all children with special needs in the community.
Maynard SEPAC works in collaboration with MPS community members to:
· Promote a network of parents and forums to share information
· Advise the school district on special education programs, training needs, and policy
· Promote communication between PAC members; local, state and national organizations, councils and groups
· Promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion within the community
· Provide informational forums for parents, students, educators, and professionals
Joining is easy - any community member who attends a SEPAC meeting or event during the year is considered a voting member. There are many ways to contribute and we will work with you to identify something that works with your schedule and responsibilities.
Please reach out to our Public Outreach Coordinator Kim Baldasaro, sepacoutreach@maynard.k12.ma.us with any questions or for more information about joining.
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A FOOD RESOURCE FOR OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
In addition to all students getting free breakfast and lunch at school this year, Maynard High School offers a food pantry for any student who needs it. The pantry is located in the nurse’s office. This can be accessed by a student asking the nurse or their school counselor. Students may also take enough food and supplies for their families, if needed. If your student wants access to the pantry, please complete this Google Form.
