Branagan's Bulletin
Week of January 27 - January 31, 2020
Hello Sachems! Welcome Back!
Hello Sachems! I hope you had a great weekend! On Tuesday, you will begin a new chapter in your journey at MHS. This new journey is the start of a new semester, which gives you a chance to have a fresh start and engage your goals for success. I expect that each of you will be an active participant in the classroom. I want you to raise the bar of your learning and attempt to reach the goals that you have set. Please remember, it is never too late to set some goals. This semester will truly fly by…and I do not want you looking back at this year with regret. Come on, Sachems…let’s get this done! I am so proud of the work you are doing and I know that you can push yourself even further. With that being said…I wish you the very best on your upcoming end of semester exams. Here are a few items for the week ahead!
A special note of thanks and appreciation...
- Thank you to the members of the National Honor Society for sponsoring the Cocoa Cram as you helped prepare and guide many students toward success on their final exams.
- Thank you to the Middleborough High School GSA for a wonderful week of empowerment and support with the “No Name Calling Week”. It was so good to see so many of our students and staff sign the banner in the cafeteria during the week of celebration. Nice job, GSA.
- Thank you to the many AP English students who participated in the AP English Mock Exam on Saturday morning. Job well done!
- Congratulations to Sammy Heroux and Josh Desmond for being selected to represent MHS at the annual Student Government Day program at the State House in April. Well done!
- Congratulations to Ruth Mahoney for her FOUR AWARDS in this year's Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Competition. Ruth won a Gold Key for her portfolio of eight pieces of artwork, a Gold Key for her graphite self-portrait, and two Silver Keys for two other self-portraits. Well done, Ruth!
- Thank you to the students of the AIMS Program for their outstanding work in the community this past week. Your work at the Town Hall Annex was incredible and truly appreciated by the town. Job well done!
- Thank you to the members of the Student Council for their outstanding Appreciation Week. The goodies and kind words were awesome.
- Congratulations to the Girls Basketball Team for taking their place in the State Tournament this past week. Well done!
Character Strong - Advisory - No Advisory This Week
Due to the holiday weekend, our weekly Character Strong Advisory will not be held. Our next Character Strong Advisory will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Student Council Update
Executive Board Meeting - Monday, January 27, 2020 - 6:00pm
Student Council Meeting - Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 7:00pm
MASC UNIFIED DANCE - DANCE INCLUSION REVOLUTION - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020
- Attention all Student Council Members! Please get your permission as we are traveling to the Special Olympics of Massachusetts Headquarters in Marlborough for an MASC dance to celebrate inclusion! This event is open to all Student Council members!
Program of Studies Night - Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Please reach out to the Guidance Office with any questions.
Winter Ball - Saturday, February 8, 2020
Guest permission slips will be available from the main office.
Get ready for a great night to celebrating Sachem Pride!
Final Exams - January 27, 2020
Monday, January 27, 2020
- Final Exams - Block 3 & 4 (Black Day)
- 1/2 Day of School
- 11:00am Dismissal (High School ONLY)
Course Selections - 2020 - 2021
The online portal in Aspen was opened for scheduling by students and parents/guardians for Grades 8 - 11 on Friday, January 17, 2020. The portal will close on Friday, January 31, 2020. Please be sure to go into Aspen and choose your courses for next year.
Please reach out to the MHS Guidance Department with any questions.
College Planning Night for Juniors and Their Families - Where to Begin - January 30
College Planning Night for Juniors and Their Families - Where to Begin will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 6:30pm in the MHS Auditorium.
This workshop is the first of a three-part workshop series that will assist you in planning and organizing your college search.
Please reach out to the MHS Guidance Department with any questions.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Character Strong - Family Character Dare - Week of January 27 - 31, 2020
Here is your next Family Character Dare - Enjoy!
Morning Drop-Off Reminders!
Please be reminded of the morning drop-off procedures as shared in early November. Only School Buses are to drop-off in front of the main entrance of the high school. All students and parent/guardians dropping off are to unload around the building by the Cafeteria and East Bus Lobby Entrance. No cars (unless approved by Administration) are to drop-off at the main entrance between 6:35 and 7:20am.
Also, all students are reminded NEVER to pass a school bus, or mini-school bus when their lights are flashing.
Thank you very much for your help with this.
Home Games this Week - Sachem Pride!!
Monday, January 27, 2020
- No Home Events
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
- Boys Basketball Vs. Mashpee - Freshmen - 3:30pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketball Vs. Mashpee - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketball Vs. Mashpee - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym
- Swimming and Diving Vs. Cohasset - Varsity - 4:00pm - Burkland Pool
- Gymnastics Vs. Cohasset - Varsity - 6:00pm - Carver High School
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
- No Home Events
Thursday, January 30, 2020
- Boys Basketball Vs. Hull - Freshmen - 3:30pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketball Vs. Hull - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketvall Vs. Hull - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym
- Track Vs. South Shore League - Varsity - 6:00pm - Reggie Lewis Center
Friday, January 31, 2020
- Boys Basketball Vs. Randolph - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketvall Vs. Randolph - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym
Saturday, February 1, 2020
- Swimming and Diving Vs. South Shore League Meet - Varsity - 10:00am - Burkland Pool
Congratulations to the MHS Girls Basketball Team - Qualifier for the MIAA Tournament Round
Paul Branagan - Middleborough High School Principal
Email: pbranagan@middleboro.k12.ma.us
Website: www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/MHS
Location: Middleborough High School, East Grove Street, Middleborough, MA, USA
Phone: 508-946-2010
Facebook: facebook.com/Paul.Branagan.9
Twitter: @principalbran