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The annual SANDWICH VILLAGE CAROL SING and CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING will begin on the steps of The First Church (136 Main Street, Sandwich) at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 6.

Shortly thereafter, our very own SANDWICH SOUL will be performing at the DANIEL WEBSTER INN. Please come out to support our students! It's a wonderful opportunity to hear our talented singers and share the joy of music and community!

We're proud to be part of such a beloved local tradition.

Many of our dedicated teachers go above and beyond by driving long distances each day to teach at SMHS. Their commitment to our students, despite the daily challenge of long drives, speaks volumes about their passion for teaching and their connection to the SMHS school community.

Sip coffee & see our student masterpieces!

The following SMHS students have their artwork displayed through the month of December at

THE SNOWY OWL, Rte. 6A Sandwich:

Bailey Dobson, Caitlyn Wittenmeyer, Maggie Fearing, Ava Clifford, Evan Gilfoy, Kylee Beaudoin, Elisabeth Stutzman, Annabelle Marchand, Isabelle Anders, Emma Moynihan, Olivia McNeill, Alexandra Price, Cailyn Whearty, Carly Hoctor, and Matthew Tokla.

SMHS thanks the SNOWY OWL for this wonderful opportunity and community partnership!

The MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY PROJECT CLUB is excited to unveil their new bulletin board, designed to promote mental well-being and support for all students! Made from recycled advisory boxes from previous years, this display is not only eco-friendly but also a reflection of our commitment to inspire students. The club is also working on a second display that will be revealed soon, so stay tuned for more updates!

If you would like to join the club or learn more about it, please contact club advisor, Ms. Colleen Clabault.

Students who are waiting after school for rides, sports practice or extracurricular clubs to begin are encouraged to wait in the SMHS library. It's a quiet, supervised area where students can get some work done, study, read or meet classmates to collaborate on projects and assignments, etc.

WBZ CHANNEL 4 reached out to SMHS to showcase our incredibly talented performing arts students! In the spirit of the holiday season, WBZ is spotlighting local school music programs. We have been told that viewers will be able to catch a glimpse of our singers and musicians on the following dates:

12/1

12/6 (WBZ will mention the performance on this date.)

12/7

12/13

These are the EARLY SHOWS during the entire month of DECEMBER, so while we don't have the exact timing, the rough estimate we have been given is approximately 5:15 AM and 6:15 AM during the weekdays, and then potentially 5:15 AM, 6:15 AM, 7:15 AM and 8:15 AM on the weekends.

GO KNIGHTS!

Daily attendance and arriving to school on time are essential to academic success. Being present every day ensures students don't miss important lessons, activities and opportunities to engage with teachers and classmates. Arriving on time sets a positive tone for the day. Let's make sure our students are practicing punctuality and exercising accountability. Every minute in the classroom counts!

Breakfast is free and served every morning in the cafeteria from 7:00 AM - 7:25 AM. Classes begin promptly at 7:30 AM.

Congratulations to all our talented choir students who recently participated in auditions throughout the state! SMHS is proud of each and every one of you for pushing yourselves to be your best!

CALLING ALL STUDENTS LOOKING FOR SERVICE HOURS!

On DECEMBER 8, 2024, you earn service hours by helping CRAFT FAIR VENDORS set up and breakdown their displays.

If interested, please SIGN UP via this LINK.

If you know of SMHS graduates who are doing amazing things, we'd love to showcase them as role models for our current students and celebrate them in our newsletter!

Please contact Jeanne Nelson at jnelson@sandwich.k12.ma.us.

Thank you!

For planning purposes, SMHS's 2025 spring MCAS testing dates are below for your convenience.