Principal's Newsletter
From the Desk of Russ Booth
March 24th, 2024
We have a busy week coming up with MCAS this week. Please remind any sophomore to get a good night sleep, eat a good breakfast, and be sure to bring their charged chromebook to school on Tuesday and Wednesday to ensure they are set up for success on the MCAS.
Students in grades 9, 11, and 12 will not need to report to school to start the day at 7:25. Instead they will begin their day at 10:25. Students who ride the bus should arrive to their stop 2 hours and 45 minutes after their regular pick-up time.
Any family that has questions regarding the logistics of the week should call the main office for clarification.
MCAS Reverse Half-Days
The first round of MCAS are scheduled to be administered on Tuesday, March 26th, and Wednesday, March 27th. We will be holding reverse half-days both days of MCAS.
Students in grades 9, 11, and 12 will start school at 10:25am on both days. Students who ride the bus should be ready at their stop 2 hours and 45 minutes after their normal pick-up time.
Students in grade 10 should report to school for the normal start time of 7:25am to take their ELA MCAS.
Senior Corner
Senior Families: Graduation has been confirmed for Sunday, June 2nd at the Xfinity Center with the ceremony beginning at 1pm. More details will follow.
Cap, Gown and Graduation Photo - $23
It’s hard to believe but graduation is on the horizon. In preparation for the big day, we are starting to collect payment from seniors for their cap, gown, tassel and a graduation photo taken at the ceremony, mailed home in July. Payment of $23 is due by Friday, April 26th. The QR code will take you to Unipay if you would like to pay with it.
Payment can be made online via the Unipay link on the District website, for a fee, or by check payable to “Mansfield High School”, and brought to the Main Office. Please provide the senior’s name if paying by check.
Unipay instructions for Cap & Gown: go to mansfieldschools.com => Parents Tab => Online Payments => Unipay Link => MHS Student Activity (under Transactions) => Cap & Gown.
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.
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. Below is key information to help students access applications and supplemental material.
- Students were sent information with a spreadsheet of all the local scholarships and the link to request transcripts through their Counseling Google Classroom on March 1st. Students can also find the Local Scholarships List on SCOIR under "My Drive"
- To access applications, students must access the documents through their MHS google account as they are only available to individuals with an MHS gmail address. Please note that students cannot share applications with individuals that do not have an MHS email address as they will not be able to open the shared document.
- To request transcripts, students must access the google form through their MHS gmail account. Students are responsible for picking up their transcripts. We do not email them when it is ready due to the volume of requests. Please allow 3-5 business days for your requests to be processed.
- If students require a letter of recommendation for their application, they will need to reach out to their recommender (teacher, coach, advisor etc...) directly to request a copy of their letter. Please make the request a minimum of 5 business days before the letter is needed.
If families have additional questions, please reach out to the school counseling department.
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 Staff Excellence Award - March
It is time again to nominate a Mansfield High School teacher, coach or staff member that has made a difference for you or is making a difference for our community. Here is your chance to recognize them and let them know!
We invite all staff, students, parents and community members to nominate someone for the Mansfield High School Staff Excellence Award for March. This award is meant to recognize two members of the Mansfield High School staff who provide extraordinary service to the school community. It is a wonderful opportunity to communicate your appreciation for someone that you feel has gone above and beyond.
Award recipients will be announced at the upcoming Faculty Meeting and in the Principal's Newsletter. Your kind words will be shared with all nominees. There is no limit on the number of individuals you may nominate but please submit a separate form for each nominee.
Staff Excellence Award Nomination Form - March 2024
NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY APRIL 1ST
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
Class Ring Sale
Balfour is offering a CLASS RING SALE FOR 3-WEEKS ONLY!!!
Attached is a flyer with all of the necessary information to purchase an Official Class
Ring. You may scan the QR Code on the flyer it will bring you to our school’s page on Balfour.com.
Also on the flyer is a link to the Balfour brochure so that you may look through it
beforehand to see all of the different options Balfour has to offer.
Balfour has also provided a Finger Sizer. Please print it out and follow the instructions
on how to size your finger. You can always stop by a local jewelry store to get your
finger sized as well.
For a limited time, Balfour is running a 3-week sale! Prices are reflected on the website.
If you have any questions at all regarding ordering a Class Ring please call the
local Balfour Sales office at 401-430-6400.
17 th Annual Great Mansfield Cleanup Set for April 27
Spring is here and that means it’s once again time for Keep Mansfield Beautiful’s annual Great Mansfield Cleanup. This year’s cleanup takes place on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., rain or shine, followed by a volunteer-appreciation pizza party for volunteers on the South Common at Town Hall. Join your classmates, friends, family, and neighbors and show your pride in a cleaner, greener Mansfield. Students can also earn community service hours by participating.
The deadline for registering for this year’s Great Mansfield Cleanup is Wednesday, April 17. The first 500 people to register will receive free tee shirts. Volunteers can sign up at www.keepmansfieldbeautiful.com.
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