Branagan's Bulletin

Hello MHS,

I hope you had a great weekend and are ready for a great week of Sachem Pride ahead!

Our school has so much to be proud of this week. Our Speech and Theater Workshop lit up the stage while keeping the tradition of bringing That's Entertainment 45 - "A Night at the Theatre" to the stage with their annual performance. The show was awesome. The MHS Stage was packed with energy and talent. So proud of the entire cast and crew.

We are in the home stretch of the academic year and summer is now in view. As the release of the Bulletin for this week...we have only FIVE DAYS of school left. The start of our well-deserved break is in sight and we need to be sure that we all FinishSTRONG. I hope each of you will ensure that your assignments are completed and given to your teachers. I hope each of you will dig deep to complete work that perhaps you have not completed. I hope each of you will stay after school and receive some extra help if needed in preparation for any final exams, projects, activities that you may have in your classes. I hope each of you will make a commitment to FinishSTRONG!

This edition of Branagan's Bulletin will mark the final one for the 2023 - 2024 School Year. There is so much to be proud of as we look back on a pretty amazing year. There are many unique challenges this year and there were moments when you wanted to pack it up and call it quits. However, you dug deep and persevered through those challenges to reach the finish line.

Through each challenge that this school year presented, there were so many moments of celebration, accomplishment and great memories. These are the moments that we reflect upon that know that all of you are finishing strong. Each of you have added to the celebration of the school year. Each of you have contributed to our collective story of what it truly means to be a Sachem. Each of you should pause and reflect on this past year with such pride in knowing that you did it.

As we close this week....I wish you all a wonderful summer of celebration, great memories and most importantly...time to unplug from the world and just be with your family and friends. I wish you all the best as you charge your engine for another great year ahead. I am excited to see you all on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 as we begin another school year. Until then...enjoy the very best of the summer.

It has been a true honor and privilege to serve you this year as your principal. Thank you for all you have done to make this school year so special.

Can't wait to see you!

Bran

The last day of the 2023 - 2024 School Year will be on Friday, June 14, 2024. The school day will end with an 11:30am dismissal.

Summer...here we come!

• Congratulations to the cast and crew of That's Entertainment 45 - "A Night at the Theatre" for an outstanding show. You are keeping 45 years of history alive and we are so proud of each of you! A wonderful performance.
• Congratulations to Lily Price and Carolyn Dietzsch for be8ing elected as the Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Chair and the Communications Coordinator, respectively. Your work with DESE next year will be incredible. Well done!
• Congratulations to Isabel Wheeler, Mia Lee-Bowens, Charleigh Butler and Ella Dizel for being named to the National Championship Team for the New Balance National Track Championships in Philadelphia this upcoming weekend. We are so proud of each of you!
• Congratulations to the new officers for the National Honor Society - President - Brady Roche; Vice President, Ava D'Emilia; Secretary, Corinne Horsman; and Activity Coordinator, Emily McCollem. our NHS is in great hands with each of you!
• Job Well Done to the members of the Class of 2027 who participated in the Biology MCAS Exam last week. From all reports...you worked hard and did a great job.
• Congratulations to Eddie Parkinson who will serve as the School Committee Student Representative for the upcoming school year. You will do a great job!
• Congratulations to the Class of 2025 for doing an outstanding job with the Credit for Life Program that took place at MHS on Wednesday of last week. You were engaged, respectful to the many outside stakeholders and had a great deal of fun. A note of thanks and appreciation to Mrs. Salamone and Mrs. Miller for all of their work in bringing this program to MHS.

Congratulations to the recipients of a StudentSTRONG Award for the month of May for your outstanding work inside and outside of the classroom.

• Keira Cady - Spanish I - Mrs. McGurk
• Shayla Conlon - Art of Personal Storytelling - Mr. Mosher
• Nick Crooker - US History I - Mr. Burke
• Madeline Delancey - US History I - Mr. Osgood
• Jaden Ellsworth - Learning Strategies - Mrs. Muse
• Kylie Gilpatrick - Spanish II - Ms. Laine
• Reagan Griffin - Television Production I - Mr. Pelletier
• Niko Harju - English III - Mrs. Muse
• Cole Hill - Library - Mrs. Phillips
• Chelsea Johnson - English I - Mr. Jeffery
• Grace Lynch - Band - Mr. Pittsley
• Naomi Noble - English I - Ms. Lemieux
• Isabella Oliveira - Algebra II - Mr. Darling
• Aarav Patel - Chemistry - Mrs. Gleavy
• Jessica Perry - AP Language and Composition - Mrs. Buco
• Lily Ponte - World History - Mrs. Byrnes
• Mersadie Reis - Academic Excellence - Mr. Goldman
• Mersadie Reis - English II - Ms. Hill
• Edixon Reyes-Jimenez - ELL Support - Ms. Leonard
• Arianna Robitaille - Computer Programming and Design - Mr. Shrey
• Wyatt Rowell - Spanish II - Mr. Breen
• Max Silvestri - Algebra I - Mrs. Long
• Mason Texieira - AP Statistics - Mrs. Pittsley
• Mason Texieira - Advanced Strength and Conditioning - Mr. Kingman
• Sam Wsol - Spanish III - Mr. Kinney
• Meghan Youngquist - Algebra II - Mrs. Shelters

We have an exciting week ahead! Here is the schedule for this week!

This week will be an ORANGE WEEK on your schedule. .

Monday, June 10 - DAY 1

Tuesday, June 11 - DAY 2

Wednesday, June 12 - DAY 3

Thursday, June 13 - DAY 4

Friday, June 14- DAY 7

Please see the graphics below to help with your planning.

Please see the Class Schedule and Rotation for this week - Week of June 10 - 14, 2024. Please check out the graphics on the TVs for each day to help you navigate the rotating schedule.

You got this!

For your planning...here are the Lunch Assignments for this week!

Student Schedules - 2023 - 2024

The high school has been busy working to bring the master schedule for the 2024 - 2025 school year to a close. For the last two weeks, School Counselors have been in the Student Commons working with students to make any necessary changes to their academic schedules for next year.

All schedules will be finalized this week. Be on the lookout in late June for the mailing that will include a listing of the courses you have been scheduled for next year.

Mark your calendars!

Quarter 4/Semester 2 Report Cards will be available through Aspen on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 9:00am

Congratulations to everyone who made a commitment to FinishSTRONG!

Just a friendly reminder to all students...PLEASE be sure to keep you school issued device in a safe place for the summer. You are free to use your device throughout the summer. It is important that your device and charger are ready to go for the first day of school. Be sure it is charged and ready!

Attention all AP Math, Science and English Students!!

Middleborough High School has an amazing partnership with an organization called, Mass Insight. Mass Insight offers and amazing and FREE summer program to give you some foundational skills before you begin your AP Math, Science or English classes in the fall. The program is called the Summer Bridge Program.

Students learn skills to help them bridge any gap between their experience in fundamental high school classes and AP-level coursework. Courses are taught virtually by experienced AP teachers from across the country in both morning and afternoon sessions to accommodate most students’ schedules.

To learn more and to register, please visit:

https://massinsight.org/advanced-placement/ap-summer-bridge/

Program Dates:

Week 1 - August 5 - 9, 2024

Week 2 - August 12 - 16, 2024

To learn more, please see Mr. Chamberlain, Mrs. Laliberte, Mr. Roensch or any of the AP Math, Science and English teachers.

So many great things happening in our new Innovation Lab located within the new high school. Please check out the spring newsletter from the MiLab!

Link: https://secure.smore.com/n/y6jvc-mhs-innovation

Attention Class of 2025!

Middleborough High School is pleased to continue offering the College Boot Camp program to assist your student in their college application process. This program is designed to prepare students who will be applying to a 4-year college or university during the fall of their senior year.

During the week-long session, our main goals are to assist your student with the following: writing their college essay, revising the essay, filling out the Common Application, and setting up SCOIR accounts for teacher recommendations. The Common Application essay will be the main focus, and students should be prepared to write multiple drafts. Students will receive feedback from a teacher and will meet with the teacher one-on-one to discuss their essay. Additionally, students will have access to college essay and application resources through Google Classroom, and these materials will be posted the week before Boot Camp begins for your review.

TO REGISTER FOR COLLEGE BOOT CAMP - PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM LINKED HERE:

https://forms.gle/oRDsfVWB9bv6W1h3A

Any questions? Please reach out to Ms. Connor in Room C156 or your school counselor!

Important Announcement:

IMPORTANT NOTE - THE LATE BUSES WILL STOP RUNNING FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024. LATE BUSES WILL NOT RUN THE WEEK OF JUNE 10TH

Mark Your Calendars!

Spring Sports Night will take place on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm in the MHS Auditorium. There is so much to celebrate this season!

See you there!

The Athletic Department will be offering the following athletic programs this summer through the Middleborough Public Schools. Please view the schedule below and then click the button to register online though ArbiterSports. The clinics are a great opportunity to work with our high school coaches and student-athlete volunteers. All clinics are held at the Middleborough High School Athletic Center with the exception of majorettes which will be held at Nichols Middle School.

Link to Register: https://secure.smore.com/n/6qfer

If you have specific questions about one of the clinics, please use the coaches directory to reach out to the coach of that clinic by email.

Congratulations to the new officers for the Class of 2025:

President: Jacob Waterman

Vice President: Paige Strong

Treasurer: Jessica Perry

Secretary: Emily McCollem

Member-At-Large: Melina Freitas

Congratulations to the new officers for the Class of 2026:

President: Natalie Corey

Vice President: Alex Kessimian

Treasurer: Ana Machado

Secretary: Phoebe Dora

Member-At-Large: Lily Price

Congratulations to the new officers for the Class of 2027:

President: Jack Doherty

Vice President: Ryan Tullish

Treasurer: Christian Alexandre

Secretary: Lily Ponte

Member-At-Large: Meaghan Kennedy

The Office of Student Services are here to help! Please check out the important newsletter that is rich with resources and information for the families of our community.

Link to Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/tbzqf

Please see a message from Superintendent Lyons and Sean Siciliano Director of Communication. This Mini Communications Guide outlines what families can expect for communications about events and important information from the schools.

https://www.smore.com/fd306

Check out some of the amazing things happening this week at MHS as we celebrate 180 Days of Joy.

Proud Principal of Middleborough High School

Email: pbranagan@middleboro.k12.ma.us
Website: www.middleboro.k12.ma.us
Location: 71 East Grove Street, Middleborough, MA.
Phone: 508-946-2010
Facebook: facebook.com/MiddleboroughHighSchool
Twitter: @principalbran