Taunton High School Update

Term 1 closes on Thursday, October 31st! When grades are available the following week on the School Brains Portal, we will let you know. All students are encouraged to see their teachers for extra help and finish term 1 on a positive note!

October

Saturday, 10/26 PSAT Testing- Grade 11

Tuesday, 10/29 Skills USA MRE Challenge

Thursday, 10/31 Term 1 Ends

November

Sunday, 11/3 DECA Miles for MDA (THS Track)

Tuesday, 11/5 No School for Students (Staff Professional Development Day)

Wednesday, 11/6 Assabet Valley Field Trip CTE- Food Show

Wednesday, 11/6 MCAS ELA Retest Session 1

Thursday, 11/7 Bristol Community College On The Spot Admissions

Thursday, 11/7 Culinary Food Show Assabet Valley

Thursday, 11/7 Picture Retakes

Thursday, 11/7 MCAS ELA Retest Session 2

Friday, 11/8 Prostart Bootcamp (Johnson and Whales University)

Monday, 11/11 No School Veterans Day

Wednesday, 11/13 MCAS Math Retest Session 1

Thursday, 11/14 Dean College On The Spot Admissions

Thursday, 11/14 MCAS Math Retest Session 2

Friday, 11/15 Spring Musical 7:00 PM

Saturday, 11/16 Spring Musical 7:00 PM

Sunday, 11/17 Spring Musical 2:00 PM

Monday, 11/18 Spirit Week Dodgeball 5:00 PM

Tuesday, 11/19 Early College UMASS Dartmouth Tour

Tuesday, 11/19 Powder Puff 5:00 PM

Wednesday, 11/20 Curriculum Meetings 2:15 PM

Wednesday, 11/20 Team Trivia 2:00 PM

Wednesday, 11/20 Math Meet 1 @ Bishop Feehan 1:45 PM

Wednesday, 11/20 Site Council Meeting 5:00 PM

Wednesday, 11/20 PTP Meeting 6:00 PM

Wednesday, 11/20-11/21 Early College Field Trip Thompson Island

Thursday, 11/21 House Decorating 12-2:00 PM

Thursday, 11/21 DECA Induction Ceremony 6pm-7:30 pm (THS Auditorium)

Thursday, 11/21 Early Release for Parent Teacher Conferences 12:00-2:00 PM

Friday, 11/22 Pep Rallys E & F Block

Saturday 11/23 Homecoming Dance 6:00-9:00 PM

Sunday, 11/24-11/25 Skills USA Fall Leadership Conference (Marlboro)

Monday, 11/25 Bridgewater State University On The Spot Admissions

Wednesday, 11/27-Friday, 11/29 No School-Thanksgiving Day Break

Congratulations to our garden club! The radishes they have been growing on the THS campus have arrived 🙂

Hands-on learning in a pleasant outdoor setting can really enhance our students experience, especially with a skill as practical as concrete mixing & horizontal form building in an effort to enhance their work space. It all comes down to the leveling when it comes to concrete work!

Permission slips for the 2024 Homecoming Dance are now available in the THS House Offices. There is also a copy attached to this post.

The form needs to be signed by the student and their parent/guardian and returned to Miss Dermody in D203. Please send your student in with a hard copy of the form; we are not accepting digital copies.

Tickets may not be purchased until 24 hours after the form is submitted - ex: if a student returns their form on Wednesday, 11/6, their ticket may be purchased on or after Thursday, 11/7. All permission slips needs to be received by Thursday, 11/14.

Tickets will be $20. Sales will happen virtually via the City of Taunton website. Tickets will be on sale from Friday, November 1 through Friday, November 15. No tickets will be sold the week of the dance.

The dance is Saturday, 11/23 from 6-9pm. This is for THS, TAHS, and TVIP students only - no outside guests.

Here are the scheduled events for Spirit Week 2024:

Monday 11/18 - Dodgeball 5pm upstairs gym

Tuesday, 11/19 - Powderpuff 5pm turf

Wednesday, 11/20 - Team Trivia 2pm cafeteria

Thursday, 11/21 - House Lobby Decorating 12-2pm (during after school Parent-Teacher Conferences)

Friday, 11/22 - In-School Pep Rally (E & F Blocks) - Field House + Homecoming Decorating 2pm Field House

Saturday, 11/23 - Homecoming Dance 6-9pm Field House (tickets go on sale Nov. 1-15 through the City of Taunton website; more information to follow)

Spirit Week 2024 theme days will be voted on at next week's Student Council meeting (Tuesday, October 29 in the ALGI after school). All students are welcome.

On Friday, October 18th, four math team members, seniors Alex Susol, Jordyn Hathaway, and Sam Terra, along with Junior Peyton Colonna, attended the 34th annual Worchester Poly-Technical Institute's Math Meet. The students competed against about 40 other schools from across Massachusetts. Though students didn't win the big prizes, we did have TWO students, Sam Terra and Jordyn Hathaway, walk away with a $1000 scholarship toward admission to WPI!!! They both had the highest score for our team. After the competition, students had a delicious lunch at one of the college's many dining halls and were able to explore the campus. It is a beautiful area and offers a ton of advanced STEM work. The whole day was very fun and informative. The students and I enjoyed all that WPI had to offer.

The Math Team attended their first meet of the 2024-2025 season at Case High School in Swansea Wednesday, October 23rd. Sixteen students, grades 8-12, competed against 5 other local high schools and tied for second with a score of 40! Our team's high scorers were Junior Maya Aminova with 12 points, Senior Sam Terra with 11 points, Sophomore Denzel Chukwu with 7 points and newbie Ocho James Agnetta with 7 points. All were recognized at the meet as being high scorers. We were very impressed by our underclassmen at this meet! The best news for the first meet: EVERYONE scored at least one point. We are very proud of them all!

Thank you to Advisors Menard and Murphy for their leadership!

Next Thursday, October 31st the THS Student Council will host a Halloween costume contest.

• Any student or staff member who would like to participate should see Ms. Lasser and/or Ms. Fernandez in the Main Office between 7:35 and 11:50 (after checking in to A block and before the end of D block).
• As always, students may not wear masks that cover their faces, and no weapons (real or fake) are allowed in school, even as part of a costume.
• Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes - winners will be announced during the afternoon announcements at the start of E block.

We’re excited to invite you to an information session all about what to expect during junior year and the exciting journey ahead! This is a great chance for both students and families to dive into key topics like academic credits, graduation requirements, and even review your child’s transcript—all in one go!

Date: Tuesday, November 12th

Time: 4:00-5:30pm

Location: Taunton High School College & Career Center (Library)

While we’ll give you a quick sneak peek into the college admissions process, we’ll cover that in more detail with a special presentation in the spring.

📅 RSVP today to secure your spot, and we’ll make sure your child’s transcript is ready for you to explore!
Click Here to RSVP

As part of our commitment to ensuring that all students who rely on the GATRA public transportation system have a safe and positive experience, we would like to remind you of the rules and expectations for riding the GATRA bus. Following these guidelines will help maintain safety, respect, and comfort for all passengers.

How to Ride

1. Arrive on Time: Please ensure that you arrive at the bus stop 3–5 minutes early.
2. Be Visible to the Driver: Stand where the driver can see you clearly and wave to the bus as it approaches.
3. Boarding: Enter the bus, have your bus pass ready, or be prepared to pay with cash.
4. Seating and Standing: Once on board, sit down immediately. If no seats are available, stand behind the yellow line and remain there until you exit the bus.

Rules to Follow

To ensure that everyone enjoys their ride:

• Be Mindful of Others: Keep noise to a minimum by speaking at a low volume and using headphones for music.
• No Eating on the Bus: GATRA has a strict policy against eating while riding.
• Treat Others with Respect: Always be courteous and treat fellow passengers the way you wish to be treated.

Important Reminders

• Flag System: GATRA uses a flag system. You must wave to the driver when the bus is approaching for them to stop.
• Enforcement of Rules: GATRA may remove any passengers who do not follow the bus rules or engage in behavior that makes the ride unsafe for others.

We ask that you review these guidelines with your student to ensure they understand the expectations when riding the GATRA. By working together, we can create a safe and respectful environment for all passengers.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school or GATRA directly.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Below is a save the date on Parent-Teacher Conferences. We will provide information on how to sign-up for conferences two weeks before conferences.

On behalf of the Taunton Christmas Parade Committee we would like to invite all Taunton Schools to participate in this year's Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 8th, starting at noon. The Parade begins at 239 Broadway and ends at 15 Summer Street. The theme of this year's parade is "Winter Wonderland".

Any school / group that is interested in registering can visit: Taunton Christmas Parade (if this is your first time using this site, you'll need to create an account. If you are having trouble logging in, please try resetting your password or calling the Taunton Parks & Recreation Office at 508-821-1415.)

We hope you'll join us at this fun event here in the Christmas City!

This week our girls soccer team battled hard against Sharon, tying the team 2-2. Sydney Martin and Amelia McQuiggan scored for Taunton. Ashlyn Hebert made nine saves for the Tigers!

Below is a picture of the volleyball team's home match against Milford this week.

Many of our fall sports to a close next week. Check out a game below.