We hope our students are acclimated to the new school year. Students have settled into classroom routines, learned our safety protocols and school-wide expectations, and have been busy with their extracurricular clubs and activities. Next week is our first full, five day week.

September

Friday, 9/6 Last Day for Schedule Changes

Wednesday, 9/18-9/20 Senior Photographs

Saturday, 9/21 Sickle Cell Walk

Thursday, 9/26 Open House for Grade 8-12 Parents 6:00-8:00 PM

October

Wednesday 10/2 School Picture Day (Grades 8-11)

Thursday, 10/3 School Picture Day (Grades 8-11)

Friday, 10/4 Term 1 Progress Reports

Monday, 10/14 No School- Columbus Day

Wednesday, 10/16 Site Council Meeting 5:00 PM

Monday, 10/21 Career Expo @ Southbridge

Tuesday, 10/29 Skills USA MRE Challenge

Thursday, 10/31 Term 1 Ends

Below are some pictures from Mr. Silveira's AP Seminar students working together to create a tower using a limited number of supplies, with the stipulation that they could only gesticulate as a means of communication. The goal? Build a tall structure that could support a book. The tallest structure wins.

Below is a press release published by the Taunton Public Schools celebrating the achievement of one of our Grade 8 students.

Ski Sense: A network of sensors attached to skis that give beginners real-time feedback on their mechanics

Just like so many other people learning to ski for the first time, third grader William LeFaivre faced a persistent challenge on the slopes: keeping his skis parallel. Frustrated by the constant swerves, tumbles, and crashes caused by crossed skis, William saw a need for a way to more easily visualize if his mechanics were correct and his skis aligned. After careful testing, iterating, and prototyping, William created Ski Sense. Ski Sense is a network of sensors attached to skis that use Bluetooth technology to provide instant guidance to skiers on their technique. A vibrator attached to the skier’s helmet and lights attached to the front of the skis—green for perfectly parallel, orange for when slight adjustments are needed, and red for when alignment is seriously off-track—give a skier real-time feedback on their mechanics, gently indicating when their form needs to be corrected.

William encountered several challenges in his invention process. At first, he planned to use only one sensor; when he realized that wouldn’t work if the sensors weren’t in precisely the right position, he pivoted to create a network of sensors that would work together to determine the skis’ alignment. William also had to revise his earlier prototypes when snow build-up became an issue, forcing him to switch from laser and infrared sensors to proximity sensors. Ultimately, William’s persistence paid off. Ski Sense was issued U.S. Patent 11,724,168 B1 on August 15, 2023, with pro bono support from the law firm WilmerHale.

William is passionate about creating things to help people. After Ski Sense, he began working on a set of virtual reality goggles designed to make children with sensory-processing disorders, like William’s younger brother, feel comfortable while doctors take their vital signs. "I like designing stuff, and I always wanted to invent stuff when I was younger," he said in a local news story. "This might be good practice for when I'm an adult and can make things to help people."

Related links

• Learn more about the patent process
• Read more about William’s passion for helping other through invention

Are you the parent or guardian of a young inventor, maker, or entrepreneur? Contact us, we'd like to hear your story!

This week Mr. Koneski was busy preparing his students in his popular "Sports Officiating" class to officiate soccer games. Students were engaged, learning about offsides. Our student officials will soon be ready to start working and get paid!

Below is information regarding Taunton High School's Open House Night for Parents/Guardians, which will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Open House Night is an event for parents/guardians; it is an excellent opportunity for parents/guardians to hear from their child’s teachers on expectations for the upcoming school year. Teachers will speak for ten minutes about course expectations and how their class will be structured for this upcoming school year.

The schedule will be as follows:

6:05-6:15 pm: Period A

6:21-6:31 pm: Period B

6:38-6:48 pm: Period C

6:55-7:05 pm: Period D

7:12 -7:22pm: Period E

7:29-7:39 pm: Period F

You must know your child’s schedule, including room locations for each course listed above. If you ask your child to email their schedule to you, our staff can help you navigate the building. We have also attached a template for you to have your children fill out for you.

The Taunton High School Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, November 23 from 6-9 PM in the THS Field House. More details (tickets, rules, etc.) will be shared as we get closer to the event.

This year, student drivers must have a parking sticker if they drive to school. To register for a parking sticker, students must see their House Office Administrative Assistant to fill out a form. The form is also attached below. Students will receive their parking decal within 7 school days, from their Period A teacher. Parking decals need to be visible on their car each day.

Below is a reminder to complete Back to School Paperwork, online this year!

To get started, please go to:

https://bit.ly/TauntonSchoolMint

Then, follow the instructions provided by your student’s school. For a digital version of the instructions, please click here.

Please note that you will need your child’s LASID (Lunch Number) to complete this Re-Registration process.

Additionally, please be aware that your student’s address cannot be changed through this Re-Registration process, as additional documentation may be required. Please contact the house office of your student’s school for assistance with a change of address or your lunch PIN number (also known as LASID).

Thank you for your continued support as we implement this new online system.

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Attention, students! Are you creative, detail-oriented, or love capturing moments? The Yearbook Club is looking for new members from all grades! Whether you're into writing, photography, graphic design, or artwork, there's a place for you. Join us in creating something memorable for our school community! Come to our first meeting Monday September 9th at 2pm in Room B105. Any questions see Mr. Bartel or Mr. Blennau

Below is a picture of our field hockey team after a tough road loss this week. Love the smiles! Coach Fox and AD Dowdye are featured below!

Boys soccer and girls soccer each fell to Foxboro 2-1 on Thursday, September 5th!

Ready for fall sports? Be sure to check out a game below!

Purchase tickets here.