Branagan's Bulletin
Week of March 2 - 6, 2020
Hello Sachems! Welcome Back!
Hello Sachems! I hope you had an awesome weekend. Such an exciting week for our school. I am beyond proud of our school community who came together to support and cheer on the Girls Basketball Team this week as they played two HOME games at for the chance to the state title. The crowd was just amazing! From the white-out to the night at the beach...our school came together to cheer on the girls. To the Girls Basketball Team...you define excellence and grit. Your school is so proud of you and all that you have accomplished this season. This team will be back and beyond proud they wear the Orange and Black. Our gym was filled with Sachem Pride this week.
As we hit the mid-point of Quarter 3, it is important to reflect on your progress so far this semester. How was your progress report? Did you feel that you are on track? What needs to happen to ensure your success this quarter? These questions are vital to your academic performance and your ability to achieve success. Everyone who works at MHS believes in you…so make it happen. Take your progress report for Quarter 3 and use it to motivate you to go farther that you think you can go! If you believe it…you will achieve it.
We have a very busy ahead…so, let’s go!
A special note of thanks and appreciation...
- Congratulations to the Girls Basketball Team for an outstanding tournament run. You have made your school beyond proud. A special note to thanks for Kara McManus and Sam Crowley for their leadership and perseverance with your team.
- Congratulations to the Speech and Theater Workshop for competing in the Massachusetts Theater Festival on Saturday at Case High School. The performance of "OZ" was incredible. Job well done, STW!!
- Congratulations to Ayla Goldman for her outstanding work at the Girls Wresting All-State Meet this weekend. So proud of you, Ayla!
- Congratulations to the MHS Majorette Team for their competition last weekend. The Novice Team placed second with first place wins for the B Team, A Team and Open Class. Well done.
- A special note to appreciation the Majorette Team for their performance at the basketball game on Friday evening. Also, a note to thanks for Amanda Gisbert for her performance on Tuesday evening. Well done, Sachems!
- Congratulations to the newest memebers of the National Honor Society! A wonderful evening of celebrating academic excellence.
- Congratulations to the newest members of the Silver M Society. Your commitment and love of your school does not go unnoticed.
- Congratulations to Matt Ruggiero who has spent months preparing to run for the State Vice President of the Massachusetts Association of Student Councils this week. Your school and Council are proud of you, Matt! Now...let's create the Leadership Hat Trick!
Character Strong - Advisory - Monday, March 2, 2020
Character Strong Advisory is back! Our next Advisory will take place on Monday, March 2, 2020. We will follow our Advisory Schedule. Our focus of your Advisory on Monday will begin our work on our theme for the month on Honesty.
Student Council Update
Executive Board Meeting - No Meeting This Week
The Student Council wishes the awesome delegation attending the MASC State Conference in Hyannis this week well and thank you for representing our school and council. Sachem Pride!
Quarter 3 Progress Reports and Parent - Teacher Conferences
Quarter 3 Progress Reports distribution and Parent - Teacher Conference are coming! Please take note of the important dates below:
- Quarter 3 Progress Reports will be distributed to all students on Monday, March 2, 2020 during Advisory.
- Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Class of 2020 - Florida Trip
Please see Mr. Branagan with any questions. The countdown to Florida 2020 is on!
National Foreign Language Week - March 2 - 6, 2020
Monday, March 2
- Mrs. McGurk will host a "Ojo de dios" craft event at 2:00pm in Room 127
- Mr. Michael will host the showing of "The Secret Life of Pets" in Russian in Room 129
Thursday, March 5
- Ms. Redpath will host a Impressionist Paint Night at 2:00pm in Room 131
Friday, March 6
- Come and taste foods from across the world with Mr. Breen in Room 130 at 2:00pm
Also, be on the look out for a Trivia Code at lunch. The highest score each day gets a giftcard prize!
Boys State, Girls State & Student Trooper Program
If you are interested in government and/or law enforcement and please consider applying to be a candidate for the Boys State, Girls State or Student Trooper Program, which is sponsored by the American Legion.
If you are interested in any of these programs, please email or see Mr. Branagan no later than Friday, March 13, 2020 so you can be placed on the interview list. Interviews with the American Legion will take place in early March.
Do not miss out on a great opportunity.
Community Service Hours - Graduation Requirement
Please be reminded about the 24-hours of Community Service that you must document before you graduate. The 24-hours of service is a graduation requirement. To the Class of 2020...be sure you are collecting and submitting your hours for approval and documentation. You do not want to find yourself short hours with this important requirement for graduation.
Please see Mrs. McGurk, Service Learning Coordinator in Room 127 or email her at smcgurk@middleboro.k12.ma.us as she has a ton of ideas to complete your hours.
Massasoit Community College - On the Spot Admissions Day - March 18, 2020
Massasoit Community College will be hosting their annual On the Spot Admission Day at MHS on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Please be sure to stop by the Guidance Office to make an appointment to be interviewed by a MCC Admissions Counselor.
Please be sure to submit your completed application to MCC no later than Friday, March 13, 2020.
Please see your Guidance Counselor with any questions.
It's Coming - Rock Your Socks Day - March 20
Mark your calendars and find your craziest pair of socks as MHS will join the rest of the School District for Rock Your Socks Day for Down Syndrome Awareness.
Be on the look out for more information on how to become involved in this very important day of awareness.
Character Strong - Family Character Dare - Week of March 2 - 6, 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.
MHS Athletics Department - Important Reminders
Here are some important dates for MHS Athletics as we celebrate the end of the Winter Season the preparation for the exciting Spring Season!
Thursday, March 5: Spring Sports Sign-up Meetings in the Gym 2:00pm
Monday, March 9: Winter Sports Night in the Auditorium - 6:30pm
Tuesday, March 10: Spring Sports Parent Meetings in the Auditorium - 6:00pm
Tuesday, March 10: MASBA Meeting in Library - 7:00pm
Monday, March 16 - Opening Day for Spring Sports
Saturday, March 21 - Spring Sports Media Day
School Store is now OPEN - Do Not Miss Out!
Here is the link to the store: http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/massachusetts/middleborough/middleborough-high-school
Thank you for a great season!
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