The Rebel Crier

Come out to Bethel and support the Rebel Girls Basketball team against their SWC rivals, the Wildcats at 5:30 for the Project Purple game!

NFHS students who sign the Project Purple pledge will get free admission to the game, PLUS free admission to the boys home game at 7:30!

The game is Bethel's annual Project Purple basketball contest. At this game the community comes together to support the Chris Herron Initiative which promotes healthy lifestyle choices in young adults. Hope to see huge support from the Rebel faithful at the game!

Don't Forget to purchase an Ad for your '25 Senior!

Time is almost out to place a personalized ad for your favorite '25 Senior!

It is time to buy a '25 Yearbook too!

All ads, personal & business, are due by 1/10/25

Click on the QR Code on the attached flyer to place your ad and buy a yearbook today!

You can click on this link too: https://yearbookforever.com/

Thank you for supporting the NFHS Yearbook!

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Ms. Giddings

As the new year begins, here are some reminders about school procedures that will help things run smoothly and safely at NFHS!

Remember that students must be present in school for the entire school day, arriving no later than second period of the day, to be eligible to participate in sports or extracurricular activities such as theater. If a student must leave school for a medical appointment, they must return with a note from the doctor in hand.

Remember that students may not have personal devices such as smartphones, AirPods, etc. in class, in hallways during class, or in bathrooms. They may only have them in study hall rooms (not hallways or learning neighborhoods).

All medications that students take must be reported to the school nurse. If students are carrying prescription medications or other controlled substances, they will be subject to disciplinary consequences. Clearly, we cannot have these types of substances floating around the school! Call or email the nurse, Ms. Delcourt, with any questions.

Students must present their school ID card if they are late to school, and must have their school identification card displayed on their lanyard or their backpack at all times.

Additionally, students may use ONLY the main entrance when entering the school during the school day. Students are subject to disciplinary consequences for violating any of the above rules.

Use of cannabis for those 21 and over was legalized in CT in 2021. Legal for adults does not mean safe for kids. Be in the Know is the new CT education campaign to help residents understand the laws, to protect kids and to reduce potential harms of cannabis use.

In 2023, most New Fairfield High School students reporting not using an electronic cigarette or vape. However, of those said they were currently using, 63.4% reported vaping cannabis or marijuana in their vape.*

Using cannabis before the age of 25 can lead to issues such as:

• Difficulty thinking and problem-solving

• Problems with memory and learning

• Decreases in sports performance and athletic ability

• Poor coordination

• Difficulty paying attention

• Increased irritability or aggression

• Lack of motivation which can lead to poor performance at school or work

Visit beintheknowct.org to learn more and for tips on how to talk to your kids about potential risks.

*2023 Search Institute Attitudes and Behaviors Survey Results

The NFHS School Counseling Team has been actively exploring campuses across Connecticut and Massachusetts this fall! Students and families are encouraged to reach out if you'd like additional information or insights about our visits. Please contact the associated school counselor listed below.

Connecticut Community Colleges

• Naugatuck Community College: Mrs. Dighton, Mr. Garofola, Mrs. Severino, Mr. Waymire, Mrs. Laughlin

Connecticut Universities

• Western Connecticut State University: Mrs. Severino, Mr. Waymire

• Southern Connecticut State University: Mr. Garofola, Mrs. Severino

• University of Connecticut: Mrs. Dighton, Mr. Garofola, Mrs. Severino, Mr. Waymire, Mrs. Laughlin

Massachusetts Colleges and Universities

• Colleges of the Fenway (Mr. Waymire, Mrs. Laughlin):

• Emmanuel College

• Massachusetts College of Art and Design

• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

• Simmons University

• Wentworth Institute of Technology

• The Five Colleges Consortium (Mr. Garofola):

• Amherst College

• Hampshire College

• Mount Holyoke College

• Smith College

• UMass Amherst

We’re excited to share what we’ve learned and help guide you in your post-secondary planning! Students and families are welcome to reach out for additional information.

- The NFHS School Counseling Team

Click on the picture below for a good free resource related to completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete the FAFSA. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

Follow this link to sign up!

Mid-Year Assessments in full-year courses, final assessments in semester courses

7pm, NFHS Theater