Principal's Newsletter
From the Desk of Russ Booth
July 26th, 2023
I hope you are all enjoying the summer months to this point and have been able to spend good quality time with friends and family. We have been busy this summer preparing for the upcoming school year and there are a few updates we would like to share with families. Below you will find a brief update on some of the handbook and policy changes to expect this coming year. We will provide more detailed information as we approach the start of the school year, but we want to be sure all families are aware of the changes coming up.
I hope you all continue to enjoy your summer and time with your families!
General Handbook Policy Updates:
Student ID Badges - To ensure the safety of everyone at MHS and to ensure everyone in the building is easily identifiable as a member of our school community, all students will be required to wear their ID badge over the course of the day. Students will be issued an ID badge and lanyard on the first day of school. Students will be expected to have their ID visible at all times when in the building.
Cell phone Policy - In line with current research-based recommendations due to the negative impact of cell phones on education, Mansfield High School has decided to implement a new cell phone policy starting this fall. Further details will follow, but students will not have access to their phones during class time but will be allowed to use them during transition periods and lunch.
Chemical Health Policy - In an effort to ensure consistency in addressing chemical health violations, the school has adopted a policy that applies to all students. This policy aligns with the MIAA chemical health policy. Any student who is caught violating the school's policy on drugs/alcohol/smoking/vaping will have their ability to participate in extracurricular activities suspended for a period of time. More information on this policy will be provided as we approach the school year.
District Open House: Thursday, August 31st
The building and classrooms are open, and a student panel is available to answer questions and provide directions, but please note teachers are not required to attend the open house.
About Us
Russ Booth - Principal
Abigail Barlas - Assistant Principal, Student Support Services
Matthew McGuire - Assistant Principal, Grades 9 & 11
Ellen Noto - Assistant Principal, Grades 10 & 12
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