Castle Chronicles

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Congratulations to 24 extraordinary Sandwich Middle High School juniors, who were inducted into the Glass Chapter of the National Honor Society.

They are: Maylin Alty, Luke Caleshu, Alexa Christensen, Sabrina Davison, Jenna Fay, Lauren Frazel, Isabella Ghirardini, Emma Grady, Cassidy Hoffman, Megan Jakubicka, Payton Lamontagne-Heston, James Lehane, Joshua Mark, Peter Milburn, Ella Muhlebach, Marty Mulroy, Emily Noble, Nicholas Pearce, Drew Peters, Breanna Prindle, Olivia Ring, Aislin Russo, Hannah Sareault, and Shreya Shukla. SMHS is very proud of you!

GO KNIGHTS!

As part of their service initiative, members of the NJHS weeded and planted vibrant flowers in the garden outside the cafeteria. Their efforts transformed the courtyard into a more welcoming and relaxing space for students to enjoy during lunch and free time. This project is a wonderful example of students taking pride in our school community!

Thank you to NJHS Advisor, Ms. NANCY HORWOOD and members of the NJHS!

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, students proudly participated in the Green Out Campaign on May 1st. Spearheaded by our Project 351 ambassador team, the initiative encouraged students and staff to wear green to show support for mental health awareness. Tables were set up in the lobby with green ribbons and informational signs to spark conversations and promote the importance of emotional well-being in our school community. The effort brought positive energy and unity, reminding everyone that mental health matters.

The Knight Runners left their mark at the MSTCA Freshman-Sophomore meet Friday night as they ran their way to personal records and top 8 finishes!

• Sophomore Distance Destroyer, Ashlyn White, ran the 2 mile in the blistering afternoon heat and placed an impressive 4th place!
• Sophomore Speedster, Grace Chanya, battled it out in the 800 run placing 7th and breaking her personal record by 6 seconds crossing the line in 2:30. This qualifies her for the competitive State Coaches meet this upcoming weekend.
• Sophomore Hurdle Queen, Iris Gaffney, ran the 400 hurdles crossing the line in 8th place and running her personal best of 1:15.93.
• Sophomore Shot Put Sensation, Natalya Bailey, tossed the shot 27'01.25" placing her 8th in this field of competitive throwers.

Thank you to club advisor, Ms. COLLEEN CLABAULT and all members of the Mental Health Advocacy club.

AFTER YOUR AP EXAM, there will be a goodie bag for you to congratulate you on your hard work,

compliments of the MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY CLUB! One bag per student, please.

We are so proud of you!

Broadcast Journalism students have been producing the latest edition of Knight Life, a series that highlights the heart of our school community. In this series, the news team takes viewers behind the scenes of prom preparations, celebrates the success of the girls lacrosse team, explores the journey of alumni who have returned as teachers, and offers an exclusive look at the tech crew preparing for the school musical Hadestown.

Links to watch below:

Behind the Scenes of Prom

Girls Lax Success

Alumni Teachers

Hadestown: Before the Show

Congratulations to the KNIGHT LIFE TEAM for receiving prestigious awards at the

New England Scholastic Awards & New England Emmy Awards ceremonies this week.

Awards Included:

Best Sports Show in New England

Best School Promo in New England

Best News Story in New England

Best PSA in New England

Best Commercial in New England

SMHS's AP Environmental Science and Earth Science students were positively charged after their recent tour of our local, electric power plant! They got to see the behind-the-scenes happenings of energy and its impact on the environment.

Special thanks to science teacher, Mr. CHRIS DUMAS, for organizing such an interesting field trip and many thanks to the staff at the Canal Generating Plant for welcoming us and successfully bringing our classroom learning to life!

Our classroom observation beehive has returned for spring, and the excitement is un-bee-lievable! On Monday, our trusty beekeeper was on campus to help our new fuzzy friends settle into their hive sweet hive. Students are swarming with curiosity as they get a front-row seat to see how bees work, dance, and do their thing—right in their own classroom!

Still looking for that perfect prom dress? Look no further than the guidance office! Stop by before or after school to check out all of the gorgeous, new and gently used dresses currently on display in the guidance office. Did I mention that all the dresses are FREE?!

Get ready for an exciting opportunity to explore your future!

On May 29, 2025, BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY is hosting a COLLEGE FAIR showcasing multitude of colleges and universities. Whether you're starting to think about college or finalizing your choices, this is a great chance to gather valuable information. Students interested in attending this fair should contact their school counselor.

ADVISORY:

ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT IS APPROPRIATE FOR HIGH SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS, BUT NOT YOUNGER CHILDREN.

Questions? Please contact NICOLE ALEXANDER at nalexander@sandwich.k12.ma.us or DIANNA SMITH at dlsmith@sandwich.k12.ma.us.

Students who are waiting after school for rides, sports practice or extracurricular clubs to begin are encouraged to wait in the SMHS library. It's a quiet, supervised area where students can get some work done, study, read or meet classmates to collaborate on projects and assignments, etc.

For planning purposes, SMHS's 2025 spring MCAS testing dates are below for your convenience.