Term 3 Progress Reports close on Thursday, March 6th. We should have the grades available on School Brains for students and families the following week.

March

Tuesday, 3/4 Mr. THS 6:00 PM (Auditorium)

Tuesday, 3/4 National Latin Exam (D Block)

Wednesday, 3/5 Faculty Meeting 2:15 PM

Thursday, 3/6 Term 3 Progress Reports due for teachers (available few days later)

Friday, 3/7 No School for Students (Staff Professional Development Day)

Wednesday, 3/12 Early Release at 11:50 AM

Wednesday, 3/12 Math Playoff Meet @ Dartmouth HS

Thursday, March 13th Music All-City (Chorus 6PM, Band 7:30 PM)

Friday, 3/14 Ides of March

Friday, 3/14 Boston Symphony Hall Orchestra Field Trip 11:30 AM-5:30 PM

Monday, 3/17 Matthew Arau Visit with Music Classes

Monday 3/17-Friday 3/21 World Language Week

Wednesday, 3/19 School Council Meetings 5:00 PM

Tuesday, 3/25 MCAS ELA Session 1 Grade 10

Wednesday, 3/26 MCAS ELA Session 2 Grade 10

Wednesday, 3/26 Curriculum Meetings 2:15 PM

We are excited to announce the winners of this year’s Black History Month Door Decorating Contest, and to celebrate the incredible creativity and enthusiasm shown by everyone who participated!

First and foremost, a huge THANK YOU to all the participants for embracing the spirit of this month and showcasing your dedication to honoring Black history through such thoughtful and inspiring door designs.

Here are the official rankings for this year’s door decorating contest:
🏆 1st Place: C209 (Zora Neale Thurston)
🎉 2nd Place: B105 (Black History in our DNA)
🥉 3rd Place: C312 (Read Black Writers)

Special Superlatives:

• Most Content-Related: D303 (Hidden Figures) & A104 (Inventor of Potato Chips)
• Most Student-Driven: A203 & C205 (letters and historical figures)
• Most Interactive: D204 (quote wall)

Mrs. Farias’ African American Club students volunteered to visit & read to Ms. Griffin’s preschool students today in honor of Black History month!

On Thursday, Feb 27th from 6-8 pm, the Art Department worked with the Taunton Art Association to have a student art show. The show was for only advanced-level students (Drawing & Painting IV and Ap Art & Design) and showcased traditional, digital, 3D, and photography works. Our students and teachers are so incredibly talented!

On Tuesday, March 25th, and Wednesday, March 26th, all grade 10 Taunton High School students will take the English Language Arts portion of the MCAS Exam in the morning. On Tuesday, May 20th and Wednesday, May 21st, all grade 10 students will take the Mathematics MCAS Exam in the morning. While the test is no longer a graduation requirement, there are opportunities for students to earn significant scholarships through the state.

On the dates of testing, test-takers need to bring a charged Chromebook and their power cord to school. The tests are taken on their Chromebook, so this is very important. We do not have extra Chromebooks or power cords.

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires that we provide students with an extremely strict testing environment. For students, this means:

• Headphones, iPods, Smart watches, or electronic devices may not be used at any time during the testing period. All cell phones will be collected by test proctors before the start of the exam and returned to the student at the end of the exam period. No exceptions. Students may bring books and schoolwork to do should they complete the exam before the end of the testing period.

• Students must be in their assigned exam room no later than 7:33 a.m.

You can help your son or daughter prepare for this state-wide assessment by reinforcing the importance of:

• Giving your best effort on each test question

• Being on time

• Getting a good night’s sleep and eating breakfast

This year, THS has partnered Green City Growers (GCG) to provide students hands-on learning experiences with a hydroponics lab. We applied, under Ms. Blennau's leadership, for the Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health (FRESH) grant. Green City Growers has built, maintained, and provided educational programming in gardens in the greater Boston area since 2008. In addition to outdoor gardens, they have successfully implemented educational hydroponic programs in 8 different schools, as well as maintained hydroponic growing units at many more non-school based sites. The hydroponic education programs support students’ understanding of farming practices and technologies and allow them to develop a personal connection to growing food. They also build students’ technical skills around growing food hydroponically. This week, our students were able to donate the first round of lettuce for our culinary students to use :)!

Be sure to check out Mr. THS on Tuesday night!

The THS Drama Club is excited to compete in the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild High School Drama Festival and invites you to their preview performance of "Elephant's Graveyard" on Friday, February 28th at 6:00pm in the THS auditorium.

The true tale of the tragic 1916 collision between a struggling circus and a small town in Tennessee. Blending historical fact and legend, the play explores America’s deep-seated craving for spectacle, violence, and revenge. Please note that this production contains strong and sensitive subject matter and is intended for mature audiences.

Tickets are $10 at the door. Your support means the world to these talented students as they prepare for competition. We hope to see you there!

SATs will be offered to Juniors (Class of 2026) on Friday, April 11th at THS. The district will pay all exam fees for all students. If you would like your student to be registered for the test, the Google form below must be submitted by Friday, March 7th. If you have questions about whether or not your student should take the exam, please contact your student's Guidance Counselor. If you have more than one student, please complete a separate form for each student.

Students will receive more detailed directions about test procedures after registration has closed. Free SAT prep materials, including full-length practice tests, are available at www.collegeboard.org and through Khan Academy.

SAT Registration: Class of 2026

MIAA Indoor Track Championships

Emersyn DePonte finished Second overall in the mile and has qualified to compete in Nationals taking place @ The New Balance Center on 3/16.

MIAA Wrestling Division 1 State Tournament

Saturday 2/21 (North Andover )

The following 10 wrestlers qualify for states:

Nadira Beye

Cody Truelson

Landen Rodrigues

Antonio Maldonado

Thomas Hoye

Elijah Prophete

Mike Leskoski

Kingston DaCosta

Josh Millerick

Will Buffington

Other highlights include:

Elijah Prophete 1st (190 lbs)

**2x State Champion**

Mike Leskoski 3rd (132 lbs)

Kingston DaCosta 5th (165 lbs)

Josh Millerick 6th (157 lbs)

Will Buffington 6th (175 lbs)

*We advance 5 to All States on 3/1

Elijah Prophete

Mike Leskoski

Kingston DaCosta

Josh Millerick

Will Buffington

The 2025 MIAA Sportsmanship Award was presented to THS wrestling program at the Division 1 state Championships on Saturday.

Hock. Competitive Cheer

Sunday 2/23 (North Attleboro)

The cheer team advanced to the Regional competitive cheer competition on Sunday 3/2.

The boys basketball team defeated Concord-Carlisle in the Preliminary Round of the Boys Basketball Tournament.

The hockey team defeated Bishop Stang on Wednesday, February 26th 3-1 in the first round of the tournament.

Congratulations to our girls basketball team on a terrific season. The girls team had a tough draw in the first round, losing to Franklin High School. The Tigers had the lead throughout the first half, in what was a close game!