Laker Nation Newsletter

78% voted that March feels like the longer month when compared to January. I may be in the minority, but I'm enjoying the birdsong!

The month of March is Music in our Schools Month. If you could choose an instrument to master and be known for your talent, which would you choose?

03/06/25 - Bristol Community College On-the-Spot Admission 8:00 am to 1:00 PM

03/13/25 - Class of 2026 Annual Volleyball Tournament 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm

03/14/25- Sophomore Semi-Formal

03/21/25 - Apponecon 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm

03/25/25 - MEFA College Planning Seminar 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

04/04/25 - Spring Musical 7:00 pm

04/05/25 - Spring Musical 7:00 pm

04/05/25 - Physics Olympics 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

04/10/25 - SAT School Day Administration 8:00 am to 10:30 am

04/10/25- Parent/Guardian-Teacher Night

05/01/25 - Art Show 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Are you looking for a fun, cultural experience this weekend? On behalf of the Art and Music departments, we invite you to join us tomorrow at the Great Ponds Gallery in the Lakeville Library for our opening reception of the annual student art exhibit. View works from Art 3 Honors, AP Art & Design, and Art of Healthy Living students, while enjoying music performed by the strings and keyboard sections of our very own Jazz Ensemble. The reception is Saturday from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Please join us for this celebration of arts in our community!

We congratulate our winter sports teams who made it to the playoffs!

Girls and Boys Basketball, Girls and Boys Hockey- Go Lakers!

The Laker online athletic registration has been activated and will close on Friday March 14. First day of spring sports is Monday March 17. Any questions see Coach Cabucio.

Ms. Jenna Kendall led her second concert of the year, the Spring Solo & Ensemble Concert. Bravo to all participants- what a way to celebrate Music in our Schools Month!

Congratulations to all of our DECA students for competing at the Massachusetts State Career and Development Conference last week. All 92 students represented Apponequet in a positive way. A few special shout outs:

Ashna Kantamulkathy and Vidhya Santhosh earned second place overall in their category and will be competing at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL this April.

Sophia El-Ghadi and Jillian Maher qualified as finalists in their category.

Fiona Boren and Scarlett Teixiera won their way into the quarterfinals of the Quiz Bowl Competition.

Eugene Jung and Brynn McLaughlin earned a top ranking in their role play.

Aneil Barnick and Tyler Gray, Ryan Vincent, and Tim Levesque were state winners in the Virtual Business Challenges.

Eugene Jung, Nicholas Connolly, Joshua Snyder, Judson Cardinali, Thomas Smith, and Jared Freitas are the members of our hard working School-Based Enterprise teams who earned Gold Certifications for our School Store, which operates the after school Laker Hut and also the retail operations where we make apparel for clubs and classes. Two teams of two will also be competing at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando.

Hey Lakers! Fasten your seatbelts and join Mrs. O’Brien by participating in Read Across America BINGO! From now until April 30 read any book that takes place in a state on your bingo card. Cover 5 squares in a vertical, horizontal or diagonal row and bring your winning bingo card to the library. Bingo cards, book tracker and a selection of titles are in the library. Any questions or for more information, see Mrs. O’Brien in the library or visit the library website.

This announcement is for all you volleyball enthusiasts out there. The Class of 2026 is hosting a volleyball tournament and we want YOU to join the fun! The tournament will take place Thursday, March 13 and each team can have up to 8 players. The entry fee is just $5 per person; so gather your team and get ready to serve, spike and score your way to victory! Fill out the form in your Laker Locker or pick up a hard copy in guidance. All sign ups must be done by Monday March 10 to make sure you don’t miss out on this exciting event! For those who just want to cheer on your peers, spectators will be charged $5 at the door (cash only). We hope to see you there!

Here is a list of clubs to join:

Student Government (class)

Student Council - J. Solomon, L. Mordini

Art, Share, Travel Club - K. Lima

Chorus/Select Choirs - J. Kendall

DECA - F. Rosa, J. Cronin

LIFE (Lakers) - N. Briggs

Environmental Club/Green Team - K. Marshall

Game Club/SHAPE - J. Giorlando

GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance) - A. Correia

Math Team - S. Pacheco

NHS (National Honor Society)-by invite - B. Ferreira

Tech and Engineering Club - J. Mare

Unified Basketball - N. Briggs

Yearbook - K. Desrosiers

All Booked at Apponequet - J. O’Brien

Debate Club - M. Macek-

Robotics- M. Salmond

Equity Team- K. Dessert

Round Table- K. Dessert

Pokemon Club- J. Solomon

Small World Nikon. Intrigued? Stop by and chat with Ms. Ferreira in room 130.

Core Value Recipients:

Dylan Griffin - Random Act of Kindness

Joshua Mills - Random Act of Kindness

Ellie Boisvert - Resilience

Troy Cobb - Achievement

Briana Kingman - Achievement

Jakya Long - Honor

Logan Conlon - Honor

Colin Carvalho - Self-Advocacy

Jayden Caldwell - Self-Advocacy

Kohana Fontinha - Honor

Molly McCarthy - Honor

Makenzie Cunningham - Resilience

On Thursday March 6 the Guidance Department hosted the Bristol Community College admissions and Financial Aid team for the annual On the Spot admissions. Twenty two students were accepted for enrollment at BCC. As of August 2025, all community colleges in the state of Massachusetts are tuition free!

Clothing Bin - We are happy to "Go Green" by reducing textile waste from the local landfill with a FREE, No-Work Clothing and Shoes Recycling Fundraising Program. This clothing bin is located by the fence of the upper lot between GRAIS and ARHS. Please donate your clothing, rags, linens, shoes, handbags, and more to be recycled. Funds earned by this program will be used by our Laker Leader group to support community initiatives and school-wide needs.

Learning the benefits of foam rolling

Hexagonal thinking for Newton's Laws

Shadow boxes

• Our Laker Girls Indoor Track and Field teams ended the 2024-2025 season strong. The girls team had 18 qualifications for the MIAA Division 4 Indoor Track & Field Championship Meet in the 600m, 1000m, 1 mile, 2 mile, long jump, 4x200m, 4x400m, and 4x800m. In long jump, Orianna Hernandez reached the podium with a 6th place finish.

• Our Laker boys Indoor track had 22 qualifications for the MIAA Division 4 Indoor Track & Field Championship Meet in the 55m hurdles, 55m, 300m, 600m, 1000, 1 mile, 2 mile, 4x200m, 4x400m, 4x800m, high jump, long jump, and shot put. Reaching the podium for the Lakers was Judson Cardinali, who had a 4th place tie in high jump, Elijah Barlow, who placed 7th in the 55m dash, and Thomas Smith, who won the MIAA Division 4 title in the 55m hurdles. Thomas Smith was the only laker who advanced to the MIAA Indoor Track & Field Meet of Champions and the New England High School Indoor Track & Field Championship Meet. He finished the season with a 7th place finish at the MIAA Meet of Champions and 13th in the New England Meet.

• Our Laker boys swim team had two swimmers qualify for the MIAA D2 swim sectionals. Hunter Owen qualified in the 100 butterfly and100 backstroke. Eugene Jung qualified in the 100 breaststroke.

• Our boys ice hockey team entered the MIAA D4 as the #28 seed and traveled to play #5 Winthrop and lost a thrilling triple overtime game to conclude their season.

• Our Laker girls basketball team earned a #10 seed in the MIAA D3 tournament. After a win vs GNBVT they advanced to the Round of 16 vs #7 Pentucket, but lost in an exciting game to conclude their season.

• Our Laker boys basketball team earned a #22 seed in the MIAA D3 tournament. After wins vs Ludlow and #11 Swampscott our Lakers Lost to #6 Taconic in the round of 16 to conclude their season. Will Levrault became the second all time leading boy scorer with a final career point total of 1,162 points.

• Our girls ice hockey players(Co-op with Bishop Stang) entered the MIAA D1 girls ice hockey tournament as the #15 seed and advanced with wins vs Winthrop, an upset win vs #2 Notre Dame Academy, and #4 Bishop Feehan to advance to the Final Four. Their next opponent is Methuen in the state semi final (Final Four). Stay tuned!!

For those celebrating Ramadan, Ramadan Mubarak!

Ramadan is February 28- March 29. This is a sacred month for Muslims around the world and a time of reflection, prayer, and fasting.

The lunar cycle of Ramadan begins with the sighting of the new moon, which marks the start of the month. This sighting is traditionally done by human observers, looking to the skies to catch a glimpse of the slender crescent moon after sunset. Once the new moon is sighted, the fasting period of Ramadan begins the next day.

The lunar cycle continues throughout Ramadan, with each night bringing changes to the appearance of the moon. As the days progress, the moon waxes, growing larger and brighter in the night sky. This progression symbolizes the journey of the month, a time of spiritual growth, self-reflection, and increased devotion.

Finally, the end of Ramadan is marked by the sighting of the new moon once again. This signals the arrival of Eid al-Fitr, a joyous celebration that brings the fasting period to a close. Eid al-Fitr is a time of feasting, giving thanks, and sharing with those less fortunate.

For those celebrating Lent, may you have a blessed Lenten season!

Lent is a significant season in the Christian calendar, observed by many denominations, including Catholics and Protestants. It lasts for 40 days and begins on Ash Wednesday, leading up to Easter Sunday. Lent is celebrated by prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, reflecting Jesus' time of fasting in the wilderness. Many people give up certain foods or habits as a form of spiritual discipline, while others focus on doing good deeds. Lent is a time of reflection, renewal, and preparation for Easter.

The 2025 theme is "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations!"

Here's a shoutout to all women! If you would like to learn more about Women's History Month and/or find ways to celebrate, please use the following links.

https://www.womenshistorymonth.gov/

https://www.internationalwomensday.com/