Branagan's Bulletin
Week of January 20 - January 24, 2020
Hello Sachems! Welcome Back!
Welcome Back, Sachems! I hope you had a wonderful long weekend and enjoyed a little snow as well. I sincerely hope you took a moment to understand the importance of why we had the long weekend as we observed the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I hope you took a opportunity reflect on the life of Dr. King and his importance to American History.
This week is very important to our school as this week will serve as the final full week of Semester 1/Quarter II. On Tuesday, January 28, 2020 we will begin the start of Second Semester and the start of new beginning for each of you! I encourage you to assess your goals and ask yourself, “Am I meeting the goals that I set for myself this year?” One of the great aspects of the new semester is that it is fresh start to begin creating new habits. Your teachers have been asked to raise the bar in all levels and to prepare you for excellence. Are you ready? I wish each of you the very best for a great and rewarding semester. Now, before the semester begins, we must complete this week STRONG as you complete your final exams in many of your courses on Monday and Tuesday of next week. I want to you remain focused, committed to excellence and know that you can find success if you dig deep. I have confidence in you for excellence. I wish you the very best on your final exams this week. Be sure to FinishSTRONG!
A special note of thanks and appreciation...
- Congratulations to all those who will be involved in the upcoming Massachusetts Drama Festival. The important rehearsals begin very soon! Looking forward to your performance on February 29, 2020.
- Thank you to the MHS Student Council for representing our school at the SEMASC Winter Conference last Wednesday! A great showing of MHS Leaders.
- A special note to congratulations to Declan Hastings and Noah Miles for their work in the planning of the SEMASC Winter Conference. The conference was very well done!
- A note of appreciation to the MHS Gymnastics Team for their outstanding work in our cooperative partnership with Carver High School. A great season, indeed!
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 - Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 6:00pm
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!
Final Exam Coca Cram - Wednesday, January 22, 2020
This event is a perfect opportunity to the Class of 2023 to engage in the preparation of these very important exams.
Also, have some hot chocolate and snacks as you study!
Hope to see you there!
Winter Ball - Saturday, February 8, 2020
Guest permission slips will be available from the main office beginning on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Get ready for a great night to celebrating Sachem Pride!
No Name Calling Week - January 20 - 24, 2020
Final Exams - January 24 & 27, 2020
Friday, January 24, 2020
- Final Exams - Block 1 & 2 (Black Day)
- Full-Day of School
- 1:50pm Dismissal
Monday, January 27, 2020
- Final Exams - Block 3 & 4 (Black Day)
- 1/2 Day of School
- 11:00am Dismissal (High School ONLY)
AP Exams Payments Due!
The deadline to pay for your upcoming AP Exams is quickly approaching. The deadline to pay for all AP Exams is Friday, January 24, 2020.
- Please make payment(s) to the Town of Middleborough via: Money Order, Bank Check or Cash. No personal checks please.
- Monthly payments can be done to help with the cost of the AP Exam.
- All payments can be given to Mrs. Deggendorf in the main office.
Please see Ash Baron in the Guidance Office with any questions!
"Screenagers - Growing Up in the Digital Age" - Wednesday, January 22, 2020
This powerful documentary is been screened more than 8,000 times to 4 million people in over 70 countries around the world. Screenagers is the first feature documentary to explore the impact of screen technology on kids and offer parents and families proven solutions that work.
Please consider attending this very important presentation.
Course Selections - 2020 - 2021
Beginning on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 all students (Grades 9-11) will meet with their respective guidance counselor to explore and finalize courses for next year.
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.
More to come!
Road to College Night - Wednesday, January 22, 2020
The MHS Guidance Department will proudly host a wonderful opportunity to begin the college planning process with the Road to College Night, which will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 6:30pm in the MHS Library. This event is to help unpack your student's PSAT Grade 8/9 Scores, which were mailed home before the holiday break. Also, this evening will help parents/guardians begin to prepare for the college planning process, which will be here before you know it.
This evening is very informative and we look forward to seeing you there! Please reach out the Guidance Department for more information.
Character Strong - Family Character Dare - Week of January 20 - 24, 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 20, 2020
- No Home Events
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
- Boys Basketball Vs. Abington - Freshmen - 3:30pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketball Vs. Abington - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketball Vs. Abington - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym
- Gymnastics Vs. Somerset/Berkley - Varsity - 6:00pm - Carver High School
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
- Ice Hockey Vs. East Bridgewater - Varsity - 4:00pm - Bridgewater Ice Arena
- Wrestling Vs. Randolph - Varsity - 6:00pm - MHS Gym
Thursday, January 23, 2020
- Boys Basketball Vs. Case - Freshmen - 3:30pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketball Vs. Case - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketvall Vs. Case - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym
Friday, January 24, 2020
- Swimming & Diving Vs. Norwell - Varsity - 4:30pm - Burkland Pool
Saturday, January 25, 2020
- No Home Events
Middleborough High School Gymnastics Team
Middleborough High School Fire Science Program - Thank you, Middleborough Fire Department!
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