Principal's Newsletter
From the Desk of Russ Booth
March 10th, 2024
As we head into the middle of March and we set the clocks ahead an hour, it certainly feels like an early spring. We hosted the chorus concert this past week where students from the JJ, QMS, and MHS all performed for friends and families. The orchestra concert is Tuesday evening at 6:30pm for those interested in attending.
Our Junior class is hosting the 2nd annual March Madness tournament this week, and we are also hosting the Junior College Planning night and the Post-Secondary Planning night this week as well. Information on each of these events can be found below, along with a variety of other information families might find helpful.
Enjoy the week and the extended sunshine each day!
Senior Corner
Senior Families: Graduation has been confirmed for Sunday, June 2nd at the Xfinity Center. More details will follow.
The deadline to order a 2024 Mansfield High School Yearbook has passed. If you would like to be put on a waitlist for books in May please email jennifer.martinelli@mansfieldschools.com. Any available waitlist books will be available at the end of May for $90 and they will be given out on a first come, first served basis.
Celebrate your Senior! Advertise your business! Be a part of Mansfield history! Buy an ad in the 2024 yearbook! - Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com (school number 5468) to design your ad and order. The deadline to order ads has been extended to March 10th.
For more yearbook information check out our google site: https://sites.google.com/mansfieldschools.com/mhsyearbook/order-a-yearbook?authuser=0
Senior Lawn Signs:
Graduation season is almost here!
MHS Senior Celebration
2024 Lawn Signs Fundraiser
The MHS Senior Celebration Committee, sponsored by the parents of Mansfield High School Seniors, is planning to celebrate the Senior Class of 2024 with a Senior Celebration Picnic on May 29th. As in years past, one of our main fundraisers is selling lawn signs. Thank you for your support of the Class of 2024!
Deadline for orders is Friday, March 29th.
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SIGN 1 - Designed for a 2024 graduate’s front lawn, bedroom, window, etc. Cost is $25. Please text or email Lisa Portadin for payment information (856-701-5272 or lportadin@yahoo.com)
SIGN 2 - Designed for parents, neighbors, grandparents, and friends of the Class of 2024. Cost is $25. Please email Tammi Koppy for payment information (tammikoppy@gmail.com)
We will announce distribution information for all signs in the spring!
Local Scholarships for Class of 2024
The Mansfield local scholarships will be available through SCOIR beginning March 1st. Please do not miss out on this great opportunity to access scholarship funds to help support your college education. We are so fortunate to have generous sponsors across the Mansfield community who value the opportunity to support our students. If you have any questions please see your counselor.
Junior/Senior Prom 2024!
This year's prom will be held on Saturday, May 18th from 6-10:00 pm in the Tiffany Ballroom at Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood (exact address is 1125 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood MA 02062.)
Students will NOT be bused and will provide their own transportation to and from the prom.
This year, the Class of 2025 is happy to announce the lowered ticket price of $75 per ticket ($150 per couple!) Prom tickets have not been this low since 2016!
The theme of this year's prom is "A Night on the Red Carpet."
Prom assemblies have been scheduled to discuss details and expectations on March 14th.
Students will be required to complete a permission slip packet and have it ready to submit at the time of ticket purchase. Permission slips will be available in the Main Office and by visiting the Jr and Sr class bulletin boards beginning Wednesday, March 6th.
Students may bring out-of-town guests in accordance with the language on the permission slip.
Submission of completed permission slips and the purchasing of prom tickets will take place during the week of March 18th. Tickets will be sold at all four lunches Monday the 18th through Friday the 22nd. Students may pay using the online Unipay link or by check made out to Mansfield High School (no cash sales.) All information will be on the permission slip packet.
Check in times for Prom will be set according to ticket number. More details will be posted on the permission slip. The earliest check in time will begin at 4:45 pm. Check in will consist of two stations - 1) Ticket check-in...students will need their tickets and an ID and 2) Breathalyzer station.
There will be NO assigned seating. The Four Points Sheraton Tiffany Ballroom accommodates round tables seating 12 guests per table.
March Madness at MHS!
The class of 2025 is excited to host the Second Annual March Madness Basketball Tournament! Details below:
The Class of 2025 is happy to bring a second year of March Madness back to MHS! Last year was the inaugural year for this school-wide event and it was a HUGE success. This year's March Madness basketball tournament will take place during the week of March 11 - March 15, in the QMS gym after school. The event is open to all MHS students and registration is currently open and is extended until Wednesday, March 6th. Mansfield students create their own teams of players and sign-up to compete in the tournament in an effort to win hundreds of dollars worth of gift card prizes! Five players are required to play, with 2 additional subs if a team chooses. There is a single entrance fee of $5 per player. Sign-Up Here!
Once teams sign up, they must see Mrs. Gentili in room 208 to pay their registration fee and complete their permission slips. Additionally, this event is happy to partner with the Mansfield Food Pantry as a community food-drive event. Registered teams will be asked to donate non-perishable food items that will be donated to the Mansfield Food Pantry.
The winning team will receive prizes to various locations. Last year's prizes included merchandise and gift cards to local establishments like Target, Mansfield Deli, Jersey Mike's, Flannel Cow, etc. In addition to prizes, the winning team will have the chance to play against the teacher's team after the championship!
More information on games can be found on the March Madness website www.mhsmarchmadness.org (Click Here). Students can also visit the Class 0f 2025 Instagram Page and reach out to Mrs. Gentili and Mr. Braz.
Junior Parent/Guardian College Planning Night - March 13, 2024 Save the Date!!
On Wednesday, March 13th at 6:30pm in the MHS Auditorium, the School Counseling Department will host College Planning Night where counselors will meet to review the college admissions process and how MHS students navigate the process with the support of their counselors. We strongly encourage parents/guardians to attend to help support their child. Students are welcome to attend as well.
MHS International Night
MHS is hosting an International Night on Thursday, May 2nd and is looking for staff and students to sign up and represent. We are encouraging families to talk with their child and have them sign up to host an exhibit. Students have been provided with the link, but they can also access it here. Please note, the link is only accessible to staff and students, but families are encouraged to discuss and share it if they are interested in helping with the event.
Changemaker Series: Action To Affect Positive Change In The Community
Various Vaping Resources
In an effort to combat the ongoing challenge of vaping within our school (and others), please take a look at and utilize the various resources provided below to learn more about vaping in order to start/continue the conversation with your child. Making progress in this area is a group effort, and we want to provide support for families at home with these resources.
General Info:
Vaping and the impact of Covid
Information on Quitting:
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