Milton High School Weekly Updates
4/5/2024
Important Dates to Remember
April 3 - End of Term 3
April 4 - Start of Term 4
April 15 - April 19 - Vacation
May 2 - MHS After School Groups Concert
May 9 - Scholastic Honors Night
May 16 - MHS Spring Concert - 6:30pm
May 18 - Junior/Senior Prom
May 20 - MHS Music Awards Dinner
May 21-22 - Math MCAS
May 24 - Last Day for Seniors
May 28 - Senior Awards Night
Thank You!
Thank you to the Milton High School PTO for sponsoring a visit by Espresso Dave and his coffee cart for MHS teachers and staff, and a BIG thank you to our students in the Launch program for delivering orders all over MHS this week!
Eclipse Safety
As you likely know, a total solar eclipse will be visible from many parts of the US on April 8, 2024.
While no location in Massachusetts will experience totality, some parts of the state will see over 95% coverage of the sun if weather permits. The eclipse will begin shortly after 2 PM and will last about 2 and a half hours until about 4:30 PM. While parts of New England are in the path of totality and will experience full darkness, locally we will experience a partial eclipse at approximately 3:30 pm. The timing of the eclipse overlaps with dismissal and after school athletics. We are preparing our students for the eclipse and instructing them not to look directly at the eclipse without proper eye protection; however, the district is not providing solar eclipse glasses for students.
We appreciate your help with reminding your student of the importance of safety regarding the solar eclipse. Please visit NASA's website for comprehensive information about the eclipse including safety information and what to expect during the eclipse. There are many cultural stories surrounding eclipses and the Exploratorium website contains information about various cultural eclipse narratives and histories. Happy (and safe) eclipse viewing!
🎭 MHS Theatre Presents Footloose The Musical! 🎭
Come support our amazing MHS Theatre Program as they present Footloose The Musical!
Friday, April 26, 2024 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 28, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Get tickets HERE!
MSE Red Shirt Application for Summer 2024 is Open!
MSE Red Shirt Application for Summer 2024 is for a volunteer or paid position at
Milton Summer Enrichment Program. After volunteering for one summer the student can
then apply for a paid position. Please read the application details thoroughly in the MSE Red Shirt Application 2024. Applications must be completed using your MPS Google account for security purposes. Applications are due on April 5th at 3pm. No exceptions. If you have questions, please communicate via email at mse@miltonps.org.
Summertime Custodians - Milton Public Schools
Summertime Custodians are needed in all schools.
- You must be 16 years old to apply for this seasonal position.
- HOURS: Monday to Friday from 7:00am to Noon (you may be asked to work more hours)
- Mid June to Mid August
- PAY RATE: $17.00 per hour. You will be assigned to one of the schools.
Duties include cleaning floors, sweeping floors, stocking supplies, moving desks and furniture, landscaping at your assigned building. Apply here: Summertime Custodian.T he link will close on April 5th.
Junior Senior Prom Ticket Sales!
Prom tickets are officially on sale! If you are planning on attending prom, please be sure that THIS GOOGLE FORM is filled out by you NO LATER than 4/10. To purchase tickets, please complete the following steps:
1. Go to: miltonps.org
2. At the bottom of the page click on "MPS Payment Center"
3. At the bottom of that page where it says "Start typing your city/town" type in "Milton Public Schools" and click "Go"
4. To the left side of that page under transactions, click "Prom"
This will bring you to the page where you can buy your ticket!
5. FIll out the appropriate information and submit payment. Please be sure to include student's name and the name of their guest only if you are purchasing a ticket for them
Important Notes:
- Ticket sales END on April 10th!
- If you are bringing a guest outside of MHS, they must have the guest form filled out and turned in to Mrs. Kalell in room 231 no later than April 10th!
Field Trip to the Milton Fire Station
Students from our Launch and Achieve Programs took a field trip last month to tour the brand new Milton Fire Station and learn about the trucks and equipment. It was an educational and fun trip and we are thankful to our hometown hero's for hosting us.
State House Visit
On March 21st, our Football, Marching Band and Cheer Team were invited to the State House to celebrate our Super Bowl win in November! Senator Timilty honored each member with a citation acknowledging all of their amazing accomplishments!
MFE Celebration May 4 - Tickets on sale now!
The Milton Foundation for Education (MFE) invites you to come celebrate our teachers and staff at our Annual Celebration for Education (CFE) on May 4th! Get ready for an evening filled with Kentucky Derby flare with betting, bourbon, and dancing! Tickets available now at this link!
- This year’s Celebration will again be at Southline, the former headquarters of the Boston Globe, just 6 miles away at 135 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester.
- Early start at 5pm so that you can watch the race live.
- Teacher of the Year winners from each of our six schools will be honored.
- Derby betting squares are available at this link.
- All your southern food favorites are on the menu.
Derby attire, hats and bows appreciated! There will be a best hat and tie contest.
Save 20% on tickets if you register by April 12th.
Sponsorship opportunities available: Milton Foundation for Education
Innovative Pathways-Schools to Careers
Innovative Pathways allow students early insight to careers that suit their interests and abilities and encourage paths that they may not otherwise have discovered. Our partners, School to Careers and MassHire, provide Milton students opportunities to forge these discoveries. Both will help connect students with local employers in specific industries for our Internship Program and help to offer real life work experiences for our students in our Career Readiness class.
Click here for specific programs that may interest you. This will be updated as more opportunities are confirmed. Contact Joyce White with any questions jwhite@miltonps.org.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Community Event on April 8th at 6:30 p.m.
The Pierce diversity, equity and inclusion committee will host a community event open to all parents and caregivers across the district on April 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Pierce auditorium. The event will offer a series of short educational and skill building workshops for parents and caregivers that will focus on promoting and supporting the academic, social and emotional wellbeing of children and teens through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion. The workshop sessions are as below:
Diversity, equity and inclusion at Pierce & MPS facilitated by Zakia Jarrett, MPS interim director of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
Restorative practices at Pierce Middle School facilitated by Sires Rivers, MPS restorative justice coach
Responding to bias lesson (the same lesson experienced by students) facilitated by Dr. William Fish, Dr. Matthew Maré, and Janice Mazzola
More details about the event can be found here. Parents and caregivers are asked to complete the pre-registration link in advance of the event on April 8th.
Screenagers At Home Viewing
Screenagers Under the Influence is now available for at home on-line viewing, until April 11th. Click the link to register and receive your free link to the film. https://www.eventcombo.com/e/screenagers-under-the-influence-presented-by-the-milton-coal-70297
All parents should understand the latest trends when it comes to drugs and alcohol, and that means understanding the on-line environment. This 70-minute film delves into how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use. The film debunks myths and depicts strategies parents and schools can use to encourage healthy decision making , support teen mental health, set limits, and create healthy environments.
Updated COVID Guidance
MPS has updated our policy to follow COVID 19 isolation/ quarantine/ exposure guidance released this week from the Department of Public Health (DPH).
On March 25, 2024, DPH released a statement that they have reviewed recent CDC guidance regarding respiratory virus isolation strategies. DPH has updated its recommendations for the general public to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. MPS will follow the guidance specifically highlighted in the section "Schools and Childcare settings." You can read the guidelines here: Staying home to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses | Mass.gov.
Junior Class News
NACAC National College Fair Boston
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) invites students, parents, and counselors to explore the college search process at the NACAC National College Fair in Boston held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and Friday, May 3, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The fair will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
Students planning to attend should REGISTER ONLINE HERE and print their personal barcode to bring to the fair. This will allow Colleges and Universities to scan your barcode and put you on their mailing lists. In addition, the fair will provide students with an excused absence verification form to bring back to Milton High.
Senior Class Information
MEFA
MEFA, tha Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, offers excellent information for families navigating the college financial aid and loan process. Here is a link to their recent webinar: Helping students Understand Financial Aid Offers and Pay the College Bill.
This lesson provides valuable guidance on understanding financial aid offers. Topics include an overview of the different types of financial aid available, how to calculate the balance due at each college, and methods of paying the college bill.
Thinking about Gap Years at College Decision Time - Webinar
Is it too late to consider a Gap Year? How do I organize a Gap Year if I'm not sure what I want to do? How do I ask for a deferral if I've accepted an admissions offer? Join Katherine Stievater, Founder of Gap Year Solutions, for a virtual presentation and Q&A to answer these and other questions that always come up at college decision time. She will also cover the benefits of Gap Years, and how more students are choosing Gap Years to improve college readiness.
Speaker Bio: Katherine Stievater founded Gap Year Solutions to help students successfully transition to college. She works with students across the U.S. to structure internships, work, service, travel and other activities into a customized plan. Based in Boston, MA, Katherine is an Accredited Gap Year Consultant and has four sons, three of whom have taken Gap Years. She speaks and publishes regularly to raise awareness about the benefits of Gap Years.
Thursday April 11, 2024 at 7:00pm ET. Registration: click here
Community Events
Please visit our Community Events page for information about sports sign ups, local community events and classes, summer information, library activities and more!
Who's Who at MHS
Principal Karen J. Cahill, kcahill@miltonps.org
Vice Principal Ngoc Tran, ntran@miltonps.org
Vice Principal Brian Mackinaw, bmackinaw@miltonps.org
Nurse Shannon Aikey, saikey@miltonps.org
Administrative Assistant Jenn McCullough, jmccullough@miltonps.org
Adminstrative Assistant Tyler Urso, turso@miltonps.org
Community Service & Employment Opportunities
Are you looking for community service opportunities? Throughout the year you will be able to access any community service opportunities here. There are already several opportunities available for students to volunteer. Get involved now! If you are looking for employment or internship opportunities this page will be updated throughout the year.
Milton High School
Email: kcahill@miltonps.org
Website: https://www.miltonps.org/mhs/
Location: 25 Gile Road, Milton, MA, USA
Phone: (617)-696-4470