Principal's Newsletter
From the Desk of Russ Booth
April 8th, 2023
I hope everyone has had an enjoyable long weekend. The senior mailing went out this week and the documents are now linked below in the "Senior Corner" section of the newsletter. Our quiz show team will also have their quarterfinal match against Andover televised this week. I'll keep the result a secret for those who did not see one of the first few airings!
There are a few other updates found below, and we will continue to provide links and resources to families as we continue to address our concerns related to vaping.
Have a great week!
Senior Corner:
We are excited to announce the finalized list of Senior Week activities. Below you will find the dates and times of each activity. Senior families should have received a senior week mailing this past week with details of each event. Digital versions of the senior events letter and senior calendar are available by clicking the link to each. You can also access the link to purchase Senior Boat Cruise tickets here. The Boat Cruise permission slip must be turned in at one of the lunch periods along with your online confirmation number.
Senior Week Activities!
Friday, May 26th-6:00pm: Junior/Senior Prom at Gillette
Tuesday, May 30th-8:30am: Senior Breakfast and Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 30th-7:00pm: Athletic Awards Night
Wednesday, May 31st-8:00am: Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 31st-10:30am: Senior Picnic
Wednesday, May 31st-7:00pm: Scholarship Night
Thursday, June 1st-8:00am: Senior Class Day
Friday, June 2nd-8:00am: Rehearsal and Senior Stroll
Friday, June 2nd-4:00pm: Senior Boat Cruise (leave from MHS)
Sunday, June 4th-1:00pm: Graduation at Xfinity Center!
Graduation is set for Sunday, June 4th at the Xfinity Center. We have also confirmed the time of the ceremony to begin at 1:00pm. There are no restrictions on the number of guests that can attend graduation.
Senior Celebration Parent Volunteers: The senior parent group is in need of volunteers for the senior celebration scheduled for May 31st. Please use this link for information on how to volunteer and details about the event.
2023 Lawn Sign Fundraiser:
Graduation season is almost here, and the Mansfield High School Class of 2023 deserves to be celebrated!
The MHS Senior Celebration Parents Committee, sponsored by the parents of Mansfield High School Seniors, are planning to celebrate the Senior Class of 2023 with a Senior Celebration Picnic on May 31st.
As in years past, one of our main fundraisers is selling lawn signs to parents of Seniors, relatives, friends, and community members. Please consider purchasing a sign to not only acknowledge your Senior but to also show your neighbors and friends that your family has something to celebrate! Your relatives and friends are encouraged to purchase a sign to support your Senior as well. Thank you for your consideration and support of the Class of 2023!
ORDER TODAY – Simply click on this link and place your order!!!!! https://forms.office.com/r/1AE44hnqTf
If you have any questions, please contact Dianna Feinberg – thefeinbergs@comcast.net or send an email to mansfieldseniorclasspicnic2023@gmail.com
Senior Celebration Picnic Donation Information: Please use the link to access information regarding the picnic and donation information.
Quiz Show Team Update
Be sure to tune in next weekend and watch the Mansfield High School Quiz Show Team battle the powerhouse Golden Warriors of Andover in what promises to be an exciting quarterfinal competition. The match will be televised on GBH at the following times:
Saturday April 8th -- 6:00 PM GBH2
Saturday April 8th -- 11:30 PM GBH44
Sunday April 9th -- 1:00 PM GBH44
Sunday April 9th -- 5:00 PM GBH2
Friday April 14th -- 12:30 PM GBH 44
Yearbook Information Update
Yearbook sales have closed. To put your name on the wait list please email jennifer.martinelli@mansfieldschools.com. Yearbooks will be distributed to seniors during senior activities. All other books will be given out on June 1st.
The Yearbook Staff is spring cleaning and have several copies of old yearbooks. If you're interested in purchasing a book from 2008-2021 send your request to yearbook@mansfieldschools.com
Healthy Decision Making Presentation:
For parents that are interested in specific points of emphasis from the presentation, each section is broken down below with the timing from the video noted:
Education about Vaping ( at 6 minutes, 28 seconds)
Health Risks
Impact of Marketing on Youth
Prevention vs. Intervention (at 47 minutes)
Peer Pressure vs. Peer Influence
Communication Strategies (at 59 minutes)
How Habits Form and Lead to Addiction (at 1hr, 17 seconds)
Quitting Resources (at 1hr, 22 seconds)
Below you will also find a screenshot from Rebecca's presentation with various resources to help students quit vaping.
Various Vaping Resources
General Info:
Vaping and the impact of Covid
Information on Quitting:
Great Mansfield Clean-Up
Register Now For The 16th Annual Great Mansfield Cleanup on April 29
Spring is here and that means it’s once again time for Keep Mansfield Beautiful’s annual Great Mansfield Cleanup. This year’s cleanup takes place on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., rain or shine, followed by a volunteer-appreciation pizza party for volunteers on the South Common in front of Town Hall.
Join with your classmates, friends, or family, and show your pride in a cleaner, greener Mansfield. Students can also earn community service hours by participating!
The deadline for pre-registering for this year’s Great Mansfield Cleanup is Friday April 14. Visit www.keepmansfieldbeautiful.com to volunteer and help keep Mansfield beautiful and litter-free.
About Us
Russ Booth - Principal
Abigail Barlas - Assistant Principal, Student Support Services
Matthew McGuire - Assistant Principal, Grades 10 & 12
Ellen Noto - Assistant Principal, Grades 9 & 11
Timothy Tichacek - Assistant Director, Special Education
Tim Selmon - Athletic Director
Email: russ.booth@mansfieldschools.com
Website: https://mhs.mansfieldschools.com/
Location: 250 East Street, Mansfield, MA, USA
Phone: 508-261-7540
Twitter: @MHSHornets