SHS Spartan News
Back to School! August 30, 2023
Welcome Back, Spartan Family!
Dear Scituate High School Community,
Our teachers, staff, and entire school community are so excited to welcome all Scituate High School students through our doors again on Wednesday, August 30th.
Below are important documents, links, and resources for students and families. It is our hope that each student and parent/guardian review these resources and helpful reminders so that we can all have a smooth return.
Our school is a very special place and we are ready to do great things in the 2023-2024 school year. We look forward to your partnerships.
As always, please reach with questions or concerns!
Go Spartans!
Sincerely,
Michael D. Hassell, Principal
Jennifer Goffe, Assistant Principal
First Day Back is Wednesday 08/30/23
Doors open at 7:20 AM and the first period (period 5) begins at 7:45 AM
Student Schedules
If a student has a schedule but needs to work with a counselor for a potential change, we ask that students report to their period 5 class (first of the day) and visit our guidance department later in the day.
Mrs. Erickson can also make an appointment for any student by emailing erin.erickson@scituateschoolsri.net
Students and their families are reminded that elective courses should not be changed at this time.
Any core academic subject change (level change) must have permission from a school guidance counselor and Mr. Hassell and the window to drop any courses will close on Friday, September 15th
Powerschool Link HERE
Director of Guidance: Mr. Casey daniel.casey@scituateschoolsri.net
Grades 10 & 12: Mrs. Lennon: lisa.lennon@scituateschoolsri.net
Grades 9 & 11: Mrs. Trainor: ruth.trainor@scituateschoolsri.net
Powerschool
Final student schedules will be available on Powerschool two weeks before the start of school.
As in the past, student schedules will be available to view and print on PowerSchool. Students and families that may have lost their username and password or are new to Scituate High School should contact the school at 647-4120. We ask that parents and students remain patient with any schedule errors as our guidance staff is working hard to “clean up” any loose ends. https://scituateschoolsri.powerschool.com
Students are encouraged to print or save their schedule so they are prepared for the start of school on Wednesday, August 30th at 7:45 AM.
Scituate High School Open House
Thursday, Sep 21, 2023, 06:00 PM
Scituate High School, Trimtown Road, North Scituate, RI, USA
2023-2024 Important Dates
Staff Changes 2023-2024
Mrs. Makowski
Welcome to our new middle and high school school nurse, Mrs. Makowski! She is coming to us with school nurse experience and has worked in the hospital setting for a number of year!
Mr. Pecoraro
Welcome Mr. Pecoraro to our World Language Department! He comes to us with experience from Chariho middle and high school and is excited to meet you all!
Mrs. St. Pierre
Congratulations to St. Pierre who will also join our world language team! She comes to us with many years of experience with the Cumberland school district!
Mr. Murphy
Hi everyone! My name is Matthew Murphy, I’m from Warwick, Rhode Island and achieved my BA in History from Merrimack College. I’m currently pursuing a Masters in Education at the University of Rhode Island. Some of my hobbies include exercising, reading and learning! I’m excited to join Scituate High School’s Social Studies department and to learn more about the community!
Advisory and WIN at SHS!
We will be rolling out our new Advisory program at Scituate High this year. Please review the slide presentation below. Much more info will be shared with students during the first week of school.
Summer Work at SHS
Student Parking Pass Request Form
Chromebook Update
Chromebooks
Incoming students in grades 10, 11, & 12 will keep their Chromebook and charger for the coming school year.
Incoming freshmen and new students should have received their device during our freshmen and new student orientation on August 17th. If families were unable to attend, freshmen and new students will see an "IT station" setup in the hallway on the first day of school.
10th Grade will also receive new Chromebook this year! Devices will be swapped out during the first few days of school. More info coming!
Email: technology@scituateschoolsri.net with questions!
School Hours
The school day will begin at 7:45am and end at 2:18.
Students may be dropped off beginning at 7:20 am.
Students taking the bus will be dropped off in front of the high school and students who are driven to school and picked up from school will still enter and exit through the door on the side of the middle school building facing the new field
Bus Info
Students who are joining Scituate for a CTE program and live in Johnston can click on the link below to view bus stops and times.
Students joining us from other towns for our CTE program should contact Statewide busing using the link below.
FirstStudent Questions? Email Wendy.Lacombe@firstgroup.com
CTE Bus Stops in Johnston
Lockers
Students are encouraged to purchase a lock for their locker and they should not leave valuable items in there!
From the app, click "exit to Main PS site"
You will see your locker on the bottom!
Chromebook Bootcamp!
New to Scituate? See below for a "How to" access your Google account!
Email Technology Support Directly by Clicking the Link Below
Building and Grounds Updates From Mr. Martin
Welcome Back!!!
There have been so many great things that have happened in our buildings this summer.
The following is a list of larger items that have been completed in our buildings districtwide:
Security cameras in the elementary schools
Access control upgrades at all buildings
Auditorium roof replaced at high school
Replacement of sidewalk in front of high school
Main office door buzzer/high def camera
Additional handicap parking at North Scituate School
Radiator covers at Hope
Completing 3M film install in all schools
A few important facts about the newly installed and existing window film
No tape can be used on the film
Do not paint over the film
Do not scrape the film with any objects
No paper should be hung on or over the film on the classroom doors
It is very important to follow these guidelines in order to keep the warranty active
I also want to give our custodians a huge shout out in regards to the amazing work they have done this summer! The buildings look amazing!
Jason Martin, Director of Operations
Late Buses
Late buses run from leave the campus around 3:45-4:00 PM, Monday-Thursday and will begin on September 11th
Scituate High School Supplies
High School Supplies
Scituate High School does not compile an official supply list as we have minimal materials that families need to purchase. Each course will have a syllabus which is given to students during the first few days of school. Families will have a few weeks to get those supplies.
Any family with a financial need should reach out to Mr. Hassell
From Northwest Special Education
Hello! Below are the meeting dates for the Northwest Special Education Local Advisory Committee for the 23/24SY. All are welcome to attend!
September 26, 2023 at 6:00pm at Ponaganset Middle School, Room 150 November 14, 2023 at 6:00pm at Ponaganset Middle School, Room 150 February 13, 2024 at 6:00pm at Ponaganset Middle School, Room 150 April 30, 2024 at 6:00pm at Ponaganset Middle School, Room 150
Parking is available in the rear parking lot behind the building; entry at the rear entrance of the building.
From School Counseling
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 2, 2023, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
We want your school to have a Coke Scholar this year!
College Planning Center of RI
The FAFSA is not available until December (exact date has not yet been determined) so we will not be able to do any in school fafsa days until the Spring. You can of course refer your families to the College Planning Center and we can assist in person or over the phone prior to in school visits.
Ant students applying to private schools or schools requiring the CSS Profile can still complete this form beginning Oct 1 so please remember to send those students our way as well as that can also be a daunting form.
September through November we are happy to offer common app workshops, fsa id workshops and admissions workshops. You will also be receiving an email from RIASFAA to set up financial aid night presentations. We will be hosting a few Fafsa nights throughout the state to help accommodate not being in the schools those first months as well as a district wide FSA ID workshop and numerous zoom webinars early Oct..
We also hope to see your students at our College Fair Sept 19th at Warwick Mall. If they register at www.cpcri.org and attend, they will be put into a scholarship drawing as well!
From the Sojourner House Providence, RI
2023 Homecoming October 22nd
Save the Date! 2023 Homecoming will be held on October 28th. Details to follow!
New Teen Center Grand Opening Sept. 1st!
Spartan Athletics 23/24
Students, Parents, Guardians,
The Fall Season is about to get underway. All sports (except Football) have a start date of Monday August 21st 2023. Football will begin on August 14, 2023. In order to participate, ALL students MUST have a current physical, MUST be registered on the school Website, and MUST be in good academic standing from the 4th quarter of this past school year.
Website Registration
Please navigate to https://scituate-ar.rschooltoday.com/ and proceed by creating an account (First time users) or logging in (returning users). ALL ATHLETES MUST BE REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE FIRST PRACTICE/TRY OUT
Academic Standing
All students moving up to 9th grade are eligible. All returning students must have passed with a GPA greater than 1.7 or failed fewer than 2 courses.
Please reach out to the appropriate coach/coaches should you have any questions or if you are interested in participating. Summer workouts have been going on for most sports.
Football Coach Scarduzzio damonscarduzio@gmail.com
Girls Soccer Coach Brown timothy.brown@scituateschoolsri.net
Boys Soccer Coach Olivera rpsoliveira7@gmail.com
Boys Cross Country Coach Kelly matthew.kelly@scituateschoolsri.net
Girls Cross Country Coach Haney haneyneit@hotmail.com
Girls Volleyball Coach Martin emmam1234567@gmail.com
Girls Tennis Coach Marchant Taram99@gmail.com
Cheerleading Coach Campbell cara.campbell@scituateschoolsri.net
Unified Volleyball Coach Martin emmam1234567@gmail.com
How to Use the rSchool Sports Calendar
From the Scituate Athletic Boosters Club
Mark your schedule now!!! General membership meeting on 9/12 @ 6:30 PM.
https://meet.google.com/uim-eveq-qbi
Agenda items...
Scituate Art Festival
Volunteering Opportunities
Parent Liaisons
Fundraising Efforts
Save the Date!
SAVE THE DATES ~ October 7th, 8th, and 9th.
It's that time of year again when we begin planning for our Booster Club food booth at the Scituate Art Festival. We'll have 3 days of shifts that will need to be filled with student & parent volunteers, so save the dates!
SHS Booster Club Art Festival Committee.
We are currently looking for parent volunteers to join our committee that can assist in the running of our most important fundraiser. If you can commit to helping, please DM your contact info to us. We'll set a date in early September to get together with an action plan.
As always, thank you for your support!
First Home Football Game Bryant University Sept. 15th 7PM
Photo: E. Schmeling
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Thank you!
We couldn't give up the chance to thank the student who was responsible for us being able to share these priceless moments of the 2023 Spartan Olympics, Elizabeth S. She was the team photographer for our 2023 Baseball team and for her services we are truly thankful.
She sparked inspiration and showed us what could be...
Visit our Athletic Website
Non-Discrimination
The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation or disability in any of its educational programs and activities, and in employment and application for employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Equal Employment Officer, P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857, Telephone: (401) 647-4100; Email: EEO@ScituateSchoolsRI.net. You may also direct inquiries directly to: Office for Civil Rights (Boston Office), U.S. Department of Education, 8th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: (617) 289-0111; Facsimile: (617) 289-0150; Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov. If you require an accommodation to attend a meeting or program at a school, call the Equal Employment Officer at least two business days in advance of the meeting or program.