

Student & Family Update
April 29, 2022

March 7th, 2025
Good afternoon everyone,
I hope that you have had a good first week of March.
Hawley is in need of another representative for the Mohawk Trail Regional School District School Committee. People who may be interested, but need more information or have related questions, may reach out to MTRS Principal Chris Buckland in the first instance
Families of current Grade 6 students who will be coming to MTRS in August, please look out for an email with lots of news about upcoming news and activities in relation to starting in Grade 7. Please also find a link to the information here.
Late Bus for Spring Sports: This starts on March 17th and runs to May 30st.
Please read on for information and news related to our busy school. This includes:
- Assembly on Empathy, Understanding, Bias and Hate speech
- Free resources for adults on how to keep teen safe online
- Grade 10 students participated in CPR and First Aid training
- Q3 progress cards are now available
- Student Council Spring Dance
- Paid opportunity for Ashfield students
- MCAS information for students and families
- Student Council updates
- Student Led Conference information for April 2nd (12-3:30)
- Events for the Class of 2025!
- Library news
- District updates
- AP Brault's culture corner
- SEPAC updates
- Student Services updates
- Summer Band program interest needed
If you are reading this newsletter on a phone or laptop, don't forget to click on "read entire message" in order to see the complete newsletter.
We do our best to convey information to our community from a variety of sources, lots of them community rather than school based organizations. Unfortunately we are not able to share images and posters with live links through Smore but always ensure there is an email for inquiries. If you would like an e-copy of a poster with live links, please feel free to reach out to the office directly.
Finally, daylight saving time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9. This means that our clocks move forward one hour, causing us to spring forward and lose an hour of sleep
Have a wonderful weekend
Best
Chris
Important Dates & Information
Upcoming dates
- March 15th: Spring Dance 7-9pm (If students are eligible)
- April 2nd: SLC for grades 7,8,9,10,11,12 (11:30 dismissal for all students!)
- April 9: NHS Induction Ceremony
- April 10: Ice Cream Social and information for Rising Grade 7
- April 17: Spring Music Concert
- April 18th: Middle School Careers Fair
- April break: 21-25th
- May 2 & 3rd: Spring Musical
- May 15th: District Music Concert
- May 17th: Prom
- May 22nd: Career Pathways Exposition at GCC for MTRS Juniors
- May29th: Smithsonian Celebration, Pathways Panels and Senior Awards evening (The new version of Celebration of Learning)
- May 30th: Class of 2025 Graduation
- June 9th: Step up day for grade 6
- June 6th: Grade 8 Semi-Formal
- June 16th: Tentative last day of school for students (this may change based on snow days!)
MCAS and AP schedule for 2024/25
District (Calendar for 24/25)
Live Solar Panel Energy Information
Twin Lakes has taken over from Suzor as our IT company. support@twinlakesconsulting.zendesk.com
Quarter 3: 45 Days
First Day: Wed January 22, 2024
Last Day: Tues April 1, 2024
Q3 progress report grades close on: Tuesday, February 25, 2024
Q3 progress report grading window: Monday, February 24 - Monday, March3, 2024
Q3 progress reports will be available in Aspen Tuesday, March 4, 2024
Q3 grading window: Monday, March 31 - Tuesday April 8 at 11:59 p.m
Q3 report cards will be available in Aspen: Wednesday, April 9th, 2024
Empathy, Understanding, Discrimination, Hate Speech at MTRS
We are entering into the longest stretch of the school year without breaks. With a combination of state assessments and miserable weather this can be a trying time, especially for students in Middle school. I thought it would be an appropriate time to ask families to talk with their students about language that they might use with each other when they feel frustrated. I also spoke to students about this during our school assembly today.
Please find a link to the presentation that we used at the start of the year with Grade 7 & 8 which encourages students to be empathetic and try to show understanding towards all their peers. It also reminds students about bias, civil rights, hate speech and consequences in school and beyond. Please see the District Section of this newsletter to find out how our school Community Engagement Group invites students, families and staff (grades 7-12) to complete a survey about hate speech and bias.
Thank you for your support in continuing to maintain MTRS as an inclusive, safe and welcoming place for students and staff alike.
Grade 10 completed First Aid & CPR training this week
Thanks to Masshire and Molly & Oliver from the Institution for Wild Medicine, 40 Grade 10 students received CPR and First Aid certification on Thursday of this week.
This was a fantastic experience and one we really look forward to doing every year as part of G 10 Health.
You can read more about the Institute for Wild Medicine here.
MTRS represented at the State Student Council Conference
This week the Student Council had the opportunity to send four of our members Adrian, Palmer, Cammie, and Landon to the State Conference at Hyannis. We had an amazing three days of leadership and connection making while we listened to keynote speakers and participated in workshops. Our council was recognized as a Bronze Council of Excellence, and a special thank you to Addie Loomis for putting that together. We had three of our members awarded recipients of the Commonwealth award. Also we extend a big thank you to Mr. M for driving over 3 hours to the conference with us as well!
Summer Band Camp?
Ms.Clough is tentatively planning to host a week long band camp for rising 7th graders, 8th grade and high school students the week of July 21st. The intention is that this will be a free event held daily in the music room at Mohawk Trail from 12:30pm-3:30pm. We hope that any student is welcome to attend even if they are not planning on taking band classes or have no experience! If your student can only go a couple days of that week that's fine too!
Students will develop continued mastery of embouchure, hand positioning and fingering techniques, intonation, breath support, playing posture, and ability to read music.
Repertoire will include pep band music, lots of fun songs that students already know like; HOTTOGO, Iron Man, Low Rider, Imperial March and many more.
If you are interested please fill out this short form to stay in the loop.
Based on numbers/ student interest, we can confirm dates and times in April
Quarter 3 Progress Reports are available to view in Aspen until 3/28/25
What are Progress Reports?
Progress Reports are a snapshot of a student’s academic progress at the mid-point of each quarter. Report Cards are the official report of the student’s grades and are published at the end of each quarter.
* Please be aware that progress grades (not term grades) from previous quarters appear on each progress report.
To view progress reports:
- login to Aspen
- look for "Published Reports" (right side of the screen, mid-way down)
- click on the icon
Last Day Q3: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
First Day Q4: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Q3 Report Cards are planned to be available: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
How can adults help teens stay safe online?
MAHPERD (Massachusetts association for health, physical education, recreation and dance) is working with a few agencies in Eastern Mass to provide a free webinar on March 26th for adults about online safety tips, how to talk to kids and teens about it, and how to handle situations where there's already been contact with someone unsafe online.
I attended a workshop led by this crew earlier this year and found it extremely helpful. I asked and they confirmed that this is not just for Suffolk County folks but is available to any adult (staff, caregivers etc.) who register.
Here is the registration link and info with description and date. Can you send it out in your email to district staff, community emails, and our instagram page?
Spring Musical Updates
"TickTick... Boom!" is a theatrically autobiographical story of writer-composer Jonathan Larson, who would later be known for the hit Broadway production, "Rent." This musical depicts the trials and tribulations of an aspiring artist on the verge of his 30th birthday trying to make it in New York City, chronicling his struggles with balancing his musical dreams with personal friendships, partners, and the need for financial stability. With a backdrop of 1990s Manhattan, the production's themes of personal and professional growth mixed with aspirations and pursuit prove to stand the test of time.
Paid Opportunity for Ashfield Students!
Do you have ideas for how to make Ashfield a great place to live? Are you passionate about talking to people and advocating for the needs of others in the community?
MEET on Thursday March 13th, 2025 in the Art Room at 1:45pm to learn how to become involved.
MTRS students living in Ashfield have the opportunity to earn stipends as part of The Ashfield Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Project. Through events and activities this project aims to:
Foster community conversations to learn about different perspectives.
Identify creative solutions related to clean energy, nature-based resilience solutions, and affordable housing in Ashfield.
Create ways to collaborate on shared projects and ideas.
And answer the question: What does community and climate resilience look like for Ashfield?
MTRS students are the future of our communities. We want to hear from you!
What do you imagine / dream / vision for the future of Ashfield? What ideas do your peers, families, teachers, or others in your community have for the future of Ashfield? Some of the questions you might ask yourself and your community could be:
What kind of vision of Ashfield / the Hilltowns / W.MA do you have that would make you want to keep living here or come back here to live after school?
What would it look like to you for our town(s) to be resilient to more climate/extreme weather events like storms, droughts, and floods?
What would you do in your local select board and town government towards balancing the need for farm land and the need for housing?
For stipended positions, MTRS students would:
● Talk to peers, families, and MTRS faculty and staff, as well as others you know in the
community about their ideas for the future of Ashfield, and the things they are most
concerned about
● Talk to peers and others you know in the community about the project; encourage them
to come to the MVP Community Dinner on April 29th from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Sanderson
Academy, and to Ashfield Community Day on Sunday, May 4th, 1:00-4:00pm at Double
Edge Theatre
● Share what you’re learning with the Ashfield MVP Project team! Document your
conversations and interactions so that others in the community can learn from your
process too
● Participate in and bring your ideas to the Community Dinner and Ashfield Community
Day
● Help in compiling interviews and ideas with the Ashfield MVP Team
This unique grant was put together by the Town of Ashfield in collaboration with Double
Edge Theatre, climate & cultural strategist Lauren de la Parra and climate planner Holly
Jacobson. Additional project associates are the Ohketeau Cultural Center and Arts
Extension Service at UMass Amherst
Another Polar Plunge?
Yes! Members of the MTRS Student Council will take part in a second polar plunge of the season - this time in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Cod on March 5th when they attend the Mass Association of Student Councils conference. Some members already participated in a polar plunge pool at Greenfield High School. Both efforts benefit the Special Olympics. Students have a goal to raise $100 each.
If you would like to support one or more of the students, the link below will take donors to the team page. Once there click the “roster” tab to find the individual students - seniors Adrian Grant and Palmer King, junior Cammie Thompson, and sophomore Landon Clark.
https://fundraise.specialolympicsma.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=8397
It is MCAS season!
We are about to head into MCAS testing season and I wanted to communicate our school expectations to students and families. This information has previously been shared by email and also in previous newsletter editions.
It is the expectation of the district that all students take MCAS tests that they are scheduled for as these assessments provide valuable insight into student progress in core content areas. I hope that the information below helps provide clarity around when MCAS testing takes place and how, even though MCAS is no longer a graduation requirement, we still expect students to take MCAS tests during their time at MTRS.
What is MCAS?
MCAS stands for Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, which is a set of standardized tests that assess how well students are learning the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) develops and administers the MCAS. The MCAS helps teachers, parents, and students understand where students are excelling and where they need help. It also holds schools and districts accountable for their progress on the assessment.
In which grades and subjects are students expected to take MCAS?
Testing typically takes place during March - June and the schedule is shared on the website and directly with students and families directly. It is also shared below. The following grade levels take MCAS tests at MTRS in the following subjects:
- Grade 7: ELA and Math
- Grade 8: ELA, Math, Science and Civics
- Grade 9: Biology
- Grade 10: ELA and Math
What happens before testing and on testing days?
- In addition to the schedule being available on the website and in the newsletter, students and families will be reminded the week before testing and told where and when they should report to.
- Students should ensure that their chromebooks are fully charged and should report to their assigned testing rooms.
- Testing times range from 1 hour to 2 1/2 hours and students can continue beyond these times to the end of the school day should they wish to do so.
- Students who miss a testing session will have a make-up test session scheduled.
What happened on the MCAS ballot on November 5th?
Voters removed passing the MCAS exams in high school as a required measure of competency to graduate high school. This means that while students will still take MCAS, they do not need to pass it in order to graduate from high school. The law now requires students to pass high school coursework equivalent to that tested by MCAS to demonstrate competency, along with meeting local graduation requirements, to receive a diploma. This means, students will need to meet MTRS graduation requirements, which includes passing rigorous courses in math, ELA, and science.
Will high school students be required to take the MCAS in 2025 and beyond?
It is the expectation of the school, district and state that all students take all of the MCAS tests administered in grades 3-8 and 10, along with a science MCAS test in high school. At MTRS the high school science MCAS offered is typically biology in 9th grade. Participation in the MCAS is required by federal and state law and the ballot question did not change this requirement. DESE's accountability system will continue to use assessment participation rates (and the resulting achievement and growth data) in its annual determinations made through the district and school accountability system. This means, schools and districts will continue to be evaluated by student participation and performance on MCAS. These exams also give educators important information about the efficacy of our curriculum and teaching practices.
Do high school students still need to earn a Competency Determination (CD) in order to graduate?
High school students will still need to earn a CD in order to graduate. Since 2003, the CD has been based on achieving qualifying scores on relevant MCAS tests. After the November vote, CD is now based on "satisfactorily completing coursework that has been certified by the student's district."
What does "satisfactorily completing coursework that has been certified by the student's district" mean?
In order to graduate from MTRS, students need to pass their scheduled classes in Science typically offered in grade 9 and ELA and Math in grade 10 or the equivalent, as well as fulfilling MTRS Graduation requirements. For example, students typically must pass biology in 9th grade in order to meet the science competency determination. However, there are many other courses that fulfill the requirement, and competence could be demonstrated by passing chemistry, physics, anatomy, AP coursework, or other rigorous lab sciences offered at MTRS. Similarly, in math, students will need to pass Algebra and Geometry or more rigorous courses. In ELA, they would need to pass 10th grade English or more rigorous ELA courses.
What is the impact of the new law on students who have not earned a CD before the date that the new law goes into effect?
As of the date the new law takes effect, students who have not yet earned the CD would be eligible to do so through "satisfactorily completing coursework that has been certified by the student's district." Guidance on certification will be forthcoming.
Why will students in High school continue to take MCAS at MTRS?
- Strong performance on 2 or more MCAS tests in high school makes students eligible for the Adam's scholarship, which offers 4 years of in-state tuition to a state university
- Educators and administrators use the test results to help them assess the efficacy of their curriculum and instruction, and to make improvements to their own practices. We want to see what is working and what needs improvement.
- It is required by state and federal law that students in MCAS grades (3-8, high school) participate in MCAS tests.
You can explore more fully the Dese update on MCAS testing: Link
More general information about MCAS for families can be found here: Link
Athletics News
In memorium - Coach Zack Turner
We were saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Coach Zack Turner earlier this week. Zack had a huge impact on Mowhak Trail and we will miss him.
Please see his obituary notice in the Recorder.
Student Led Conferences are coming!
April 2nd: 12-2:30pm
General information about SLC
What is a Student-led-conference?
Student-led-conferences (SLC) are at the heart of our shift to standards based teaching and learning. They provide students with more ownership of their learning experiences at MTRS.
Rather than reviewing letters/ numbers on a report or progress card, SLCs provide students with an opportunity to lead a 15 minute conversation about their progress towards proficiency in habits of learning and content-based skills.
Students will be using the assessment criterion that we shared earlier in the year.
They also enable students to reflect on their learning experiences to date and to set goals for the rest of the school year.
Does my student have to do an SLC?
SLC are based in an advisory class, which is scheduled for each student every day. Advisory is a graduation requirement and student participation in SLC is expected and contributes to the pass/fail (credit/no-credit) for the course at the end of the year.
SLCs are scheduled 1 x a year for grade 7 and 2 x a year for grades 8-12 Students must participate in SLCs in order to pass the Advisory class, in addition to attendance and participation.
If a student is absent or unwell when their SLC is scheduled, they will make this up when they return.
Who will be at the Student-led-conference?
Students will lead their own conference as it is their opportunity to talk about their experiences at MTRS as well as their goals for the rest of the year and beyond high school.
We would like to invite care providers and families to be an integral part of every student’s journey and to try to be present at the SLC - in-person or virtually.
Your student’s advisory teacher will be present. As advisory groups meet every day for a year, advisory teachers have the best overall insight into habits of learning and academic progress of each of their students. They can help support students as they lead their conference.
When will the Student-led-conferences take place?
SLC #2 for Grades 7-12 will take place on April 2nd, 2024 from 12 - 3:30pm
Where will the Student-led-conference take place?
If you are in-person, please arrive at school 10 minutes before your scheduled time and someone will bring you to the advisor’s room.
If you are meeting virtually, please log in to the google meet 5 minutes before your scheduled time.
What is the difference between SLS #1 and SLC #2?
SLC#1: A chance for the student to reflect on their strengths, growths and challenges in the first semester, to reflect on their discoveries as a learner during the year so far and to set some habits and academic goals for the second semester. It is also an opportunity for students to talk through current post-high school plans.
SLC #2: A chance for the student to reflect on challenges and successes of the year, to set goals for the year ahead and to revisit and possibly change post-high school plans.
What is the schedule for the S2 Student-led-conferences?
Students will be dismissed from school at 11:30 am after lunch. They will take their bus home and then either come back in to school with a caregiver to complete their SLC in person or take part in their SLC virtually with their caregiver.
Students who return to the building with a caregiver for an SLC are expected to leave campus with their caregiver after their SLC has taken place.
Only students with SLC scheduled between 12-12:30 will be permitted to wait in the lobby if their caregiver is coming into school. They will be expected to leave campus with them after their SLC has concluded.
How do I schedule my SLC?
After February break, advisory teachers will start to reach out to caregivers and families by email to schedule conferences of 15 minutes per student (in-person or virtual) on the above days.
What if I have children in multiple grades?
We will start to schedule appointments so care providers will be able to arrange times convenient for them during the SLC window.
What if 15 minutes is not enough time?
Advisors can help care providers/ families set up a subsequent appointment to meet with themselves or specific content teachers at a later date.
What will happen if I am unable to attend in person or virtually?
We understand that not everyone can be available in-person or virtually during the school day. If you are unable to attend, your student will still conference with their advisory teacher.
As we continue to develop our Student-led conference process, we will look at ways to have early afternoon/ early evening conferences as a way for all families and care providers to have the opportunity to be a part of the process.
What if I have more questions?
Please reach out to your students' advisor in the first instance. Your grade-level guidance counselor will also be able to help:
Grades 7 and 8: truggeri@mtrsd.org
Grades 9-12: ldessaro@mtrsd.org
Events for the Class of 2025
Seniors, the countdown is on!
Make sure that you are aware of what you need to do in order to graduate. Ms Desarro has already met with you all and you should reach out with any questions.
Please note the following events that are for and involve you all:
Prom - Saturday 5-17
Senior Send off - Weds 21st May (2:10- seniors walk around the building, everyone comes out and cheers)
Senior Soak - Thursday 22nd May: 1:50-2:18 parking lot
Last Day - Friday May 23rd Senior sign off form needs to be completed and returned to students (This will be issued on Monday 19th May)
Memorial Day - Mon 26th May
Finals and rehearsals for Awards/ Graduation - Tuesday 27th May and Wednesday May 29th, 10-12 am
Elementary school visit and MTRS staff cookout - Wednesday 28th May
Awards Event & slide show - Thursday 29th May (5-7)After the Smithsonian event in the library: Junior class to organise food
Graduation Celebration - Friday May 30th 6-8pm indoors at MTRS (auditorium)
Many of these dates have been on the calendar since May of 2024 and you should check in with Class Advisor Mr Leowolf with any questions
Finally, please note that in order to graduate, you need to have paid up your class dues. Please email me/ come and speak with me if you have any questions: cbuckland@mtrsd.org
AP Brault's Culture Corner
Welcome to March! We turn the clock ahead this weekend so spring must be close behind!
We had a really interesting day today with no internet most of the day! I saw some very creative activities going on in the building when Chromebooks and other devices were not available to be used! There was a group creating their dream government, math continued on in many rooms with students doing much of the work by hand, the manual cameras came out in photography, and several teachers took advantage of preparing for tests. Where there is a will there is a way!
District Corner
Survey: Culturally Responsive Practices Community Engagement Task Force
You are invited to complete a survey for which the aim is to gather information about your 1.) awareness of bias and/or hate speech, 2.) experience with it in our communities, and 3.) interest in an event planned with the intent to discuss the topics and for participants to leave feeling empowered with knowledge and ways to respond. We value your input regarding your experience and the planning of an event.
Please know that a group of dedicated individuals from the school districts, members of the Culturally Responsive Practices Community Engagement Task Force, are moving this initiative forward and will apply what is learned from the survey to next steps.
The survey is open to adults of any age who live or work in our communities. We hope that anyone with a connection to the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional schools or towns will take the time to share their experience and ultimately participate in the event later this spring. Please use and share the link widely.
To begin the survey, click here: Anti-Bias and Community Survey - Hate Speech Awareness
Down, Four to Go
The 2D8T sustainability study meeting based at Buckland-Shelburne Elementary and the all-virtual meeting have drawn about 100 community members to better understand the work that has been done to date and become better acquainted with models being proposed. BERK12 is not done bringing the information to you!
Upcoming dates for in-person dates with virtual options include:
Tuesday, March 11, 7:00-8:30 pm, Sanderson Academy
Wednesday, March 19, 6:30-8:00 pm, Hawlemont Regional School
Thursday, March 20, 6:30-8:00 pm, Mohawk Trail Regional School
Wednesday, March 26, 6:30-8:00 pm, Colrain Central School
The registration link and links to the virtual option for each meeting may be found on the landing page of the www.2districts8towns.org website. Attendees may alternatively register by sending an email to Mary Nash (BERK12), msnash3@gmail.com.
Please review the slide deck and other materials prepared by BERK12 as you get ready to participate in the upcoming meetings. Thank you.
Smithsonian Museum on Main Street #VoicesAndVotes Exhibit
The traveling exhibit will be here in about 6 weeks and will be on display through the month of April. You may review a preliminary calendar of events and respond to a call for volunteer docents. A webpage dedicated to the initiative may be found here: https://www.mtrsd.org/Museum-on-Main-Street. We can’t wait!
Student Services updates!
Scholarship deadlines reminder!
Mrs. Desarro has been meeting with seniors and supplying them with a folder of important information, one being SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS!! Now is the time to get them filled out and turned in. Deadlines are coming up FAST!
All scholarships can be found here on the Scholarship Bulletin, the bulletin is updated weekly, so please check back often. Many applications are online, others can be picked up in the Student Services office.
Make sure you have applied for your FAFSA https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
In addition to FAFSA, some schools require the CSS Profile. Check your school's financial aid site to see if it is required.
If you have any questions, please reach out.
Last year, the class of 2024 received over $100,000 in scholarships!
Please see the latest Student Services updates for more information about how student services supports all students!
Library updates!
Please see our March newsletter
How can you get involved at MTRS?
We want to hear your voice!
Hawley is in need of another representative for the Mohawk Trail Regional School District School Committee.
People who may be interested, but need more information or have related questions, may reach out to MTRS Principal Chris Buckland in the first instance
Local Education Council (LEC)
This meets virtually every second Wednesday of the month between 3:45 and 4:30pm. More information can be found here. The next meeting will take place on March 12th
The virtual joining information is as follows:
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 813-435-9650
PIN: 741 012 215#
Principal Drop-ins
As was the case last year, I will hold regular virtual office hours. You don’t need an appointment to come and talk with me and share your thoughts on what goes on at MTRS. I will try to be available for the whole 60 minutes but can't always guarantee it at our busy school. The next drop in will take place on March 14th: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Meeting ID: meet.google.com/jtz-yhet-ipo
Phone Number: (US)+1 (813) 773-5581
PIN: 636 883 303
Special Education Updates
Mohawk Trail SEPAC Member and Parent
Please read this letter from the district to families receiving special education services
Do you have a question about your child, their services, or resources specific to your needs? If you or someone you know would like to be added to the private list and receive emails and event notifications, please send an email to: MOHAWKSEPAC@gmail.com Please indicate your email, title (such as parent of a student with IEP/504), District, Interested Party or other)
Disclosure: SEPAC maintains the list of contacts and keeps the information private. This email is maintained by a parent and volunteer. Our goal is to respond in a timely manner. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
School Trip for Summer 2026
Students, are you able to attend Field Trips and come to the school dance?
There are a lot of upcoming non-sporting extracurricular events planned for the remainder of the year and I wanted to make sure that students and families are aware of expectations for students in relation to participation.
In order to participate, students must be in:
Good behavioral standing - no more than 3 conduct referrals between the date the permission slip is sent home and the day before the field trip/ event.
Good academic standing - not owing work or have unauthorised absences from school & classes (does not include work missed due to approved absences)
Students who are unable to participate in events will be provided academic work to complete during their regular schedule and will be expected to attend school, if the planned event takes place during the school day.
This information will be included in permission forms that caregivers are asked to sign and return.
Please see the section from the student handbook in relation to eligibility for sports:
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Participation And Eligibility
MTRS offers a variety of team sports in middle school, varsity and junior varsity interscholastic athletics. To be eligible to participate in sports, students must complete an annual physical, be in good academic standing, pay user fees, complete a baseline concussion assessment and sign an athletic contract. Fall sports include cross-country, field hockey, and football, girls’ volleyball, soccer, and golf. Winter sports include alpine (downhill) skiing, basketball, cross-country (Nordic) skiing, indoor track, and wrestling. Spring sports include baseball, tennis, softball, and track and field. Students interested in participating in athletics should contact Greg Lilly, Athletic Director, at ext. 1310.
Chris Buckland
Email: cbuckland@mtrsd.org
Website: www.mtrs.mohawktrailschools.org
Phone: 413-625-9811
Facebook: facebook.com/mohawktrailregional
MTRSD Director of Communications