What a beautiful day to celebrate the Class of 2022!
If you were not able to attend the ceremony you can watch a recording here and see some amazing pictures too!
I want to thank all of the students, MPS staff, and families for making this just the perfect day!
Several have reached out asking for a copy of Angelina Colon's poem. Here is a copy of World View, Class of 2022.
I want to apologize that parts of the parade route were missed on Sunday. It was an unintended error in the excitement of the day, a turn was missed and it wasn't realized until after the parade ended. We will be closely reviewing the route with all adults prior to next year's parade. I know some families missed the chance to share their pride and excitement with their graduates and I am truly sorry for that missed opportunity.
Come Celebrate Pride Month!
Bring your decorated vehicle to the front parking lot of the Pierce Middle School @ 4:00PM. The parade will depart at approximately 4:30PM and will be followed by speeches and open mic back at the school.
Athletic News From Director Madden!
Athletes of the Month for May:
Donovan Murray; Senior, Boys’ Outdoor Track
Murray closed out his Wildcat career on a high note. Donovan captured a school record in the two mile (twice, breaking his own record in consecutive weeks) and was two seconds away from the school record in the mile. Donovan’s time of 4:32.79 at the Bay State Conference Championships was good for seventh place in the conference championships. Donovan came back the following week and placed 4th in the two mile at the Division 3 Championships, running a 9:40.30, breaking the school record in that event. Donovan continued his late season success with a 9:38 at the All-State Championships, good for 17th place and lowered his school record by two seconds. Donovan’s superior work ethic and his positive attitude optimize what every coach is looking for as a captain and leader of the team.
Charlie Walker; Senior, Baseball
Walker dominated at the plate and on the mound during the month of May. He lead the team to wins against Walpole, Braintree, Needham and Brookline. Both his pitching and offensive production were top of the team for the month of May. Walker is attending Northeastern next year on scholarship, after signing his Letter of Intent back in November. He will be hoping to finish this season strong. Stats for the Month of May: 4-0 .875 era, 24 ip, 40 k, 5 bb / .448 average, 4 HR, 2 3B, 3 2B, 14 RBI, 8 R
Off the field, Milton High School students have represented the Wildcats well! Grace Henry, Abbe Taugher and Emily MacNeil were honored at Faneuil Hall on May 20th in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX.
Today, ten students attended the Sophomore Sportsmanship Summit at Weymouth High School. Abdallah Hassan, Alec Carew, Catherine Curley, Lucy Asanza, Luke Haley, Mason Pellegri, Meghan Mylod, Mia Jilani, Kyla Miller, and Mudia Odion-Ukpebor learned a lot about sportsmanship, recruiting, social media, drug and alcohol abuse, and team building. It was a great event!
The Boys and Girls Track Team did very well over the weekend. Donovan Murray (2-mile), Gretel Schewe (800m), and Mia Jilani (800) all finished in the Top 20, while Kate O’Toole and the 4×800 Relay Team finished in the Top 10. The 4×800 Relay Team, consisting of Katie O’Toole, Marilyn Roche, Mia Jilani and Gretel Schewe earned their spot at the New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia this weekend!
Girls Tennis won their first Tournament Match in over 10 years, beating Chicopee on Friday 5-0. On Monday, both the Girls and Boys Tennis Teams went on the road, each losing very tight matches 3-2 to Melrose and Dartmouth, respectively.
The Softball Team took care of business at home on Friday, beating Pembroke 2-1. The Cats then traveled to DII favorite, Westfield on Tuesday. After trailing 11-0 at one point, the ‘Cats railed back late in the game (including a Shakura Lynch Grand Slam to cut the lead to 1), but feel just short, losing 15-14. What a dramatic ending to a great season!
The Girls Lacrosse Team then hosted Leominster on Wednesday. The game was tight the whole way, with Leominster holding a slight advantage going into halftime. Though they grabbed a few goals in the second half, Leominster held on to win 9-6.
Wednesday night, Rugby traveled across town to take on BC High in the State Semifinals. After losing in the Finals to the Eagles last year, the ‘Cats fell behind 14-0 early. They responded well, making it 14-7. BC High proved to be too tough and the Wildcats lost 47-28, ending their run at another State Title.
And then there was Baseball. After cruising to a 10-3 win over Grafton on Monday, the Wildcats gritted out a 2-0 win over West Springfield on Wednesday. Foley threw another gem, and some timely hits and good baserunning saw the Cats take an early lead and never look back. They will play Leominster on Saturday at Cunningham Park at 2:00pm. Tickets must be purchased online through GoFan. All spectators will be checked for tickets at all entrances. Tickets can be found here.
Achieve Garden Project
This week the Food Service Program and Achieve students invited everyone to stop by the cafeteria to see what the Achieve students have been growing with their indoor garden racks. The garden rack was brought down to the cafeteria to allow students and staff to see all the beautiful crops our Achieve students have grown and to watch them harvest some!
Students involved: Molly Bauer, Aidan Cheverie, Sophie D'Alessandro, Keanu Hiciano, Sa'nya Roache, Emma Rush, and Emily Walsh
Teachers/Paras Involved: Christine Martinelli, Grace Marinilli, Wendy Kelly, Meghan Medeiros, and Nicole Allen
Calculus Project
Community News
Save the date for Milton Music Fest and Fireworks on Saturday June 25, followed by Celtic Sunday on Sunday June 26! Celtic Sunday begins at noon with many familiar and beloved Irish bands Fenian Sons, Erin’s Melody, Sean and Caroline Brennan and the Skiffs, Curragh’s Fancy and new this year…the Strawberry Hill band. Headliner will be Celtic Cross from NYC. Also new this year is a Tiny Little (Irish) Pub that will be a welcome addition! Free parking is available both days at Lasalle and Fontbonne with shuttle buses bringing you to the field. Food trucks will be on site both days. No outside adult beverages are permitted on the field.
Volunteers needed! We are a small group of volunteers who coordinate this event who would love some help setting up on Friday and Saturday as well as clean up on Sunday night and Monday morning. Check out our website WeareMilton.org for ways to help and for the most up-to date information.
Sing We Our Tomorrow!
The program also includes a timeline of highlights in LGBTQIA+ history in America and readings from historical and contemporary LGBTQIA+ writers, leaders, and allies to shine a light on past and current matters related to social justice and diversity. In a year with no official Boston Pride programming, our concert is a chance for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies to connect and reflect together in a musical context.
Tickets and more are available at website, and advance purchases are discounted! They also have a special ticket offer for families and groups: for parties of more than 2 people, the first two tickets are on sale at the regular price, and additional tickets can be purchased for $5 each.
Contact Information
Pride Month
Decorate your vehicle and head on over to the front parking lot of the Pierce Middle School on June 11th at 4:00PM! The parade will depart at approximately 4:30PM and will be followed by speeches and Open Mic.
