Branagan's Bulletin
Week of October 21 - 25, 2019
Hello Sachems! Welcome Back!
I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend! Homecoming 2019 is now complete and what a wonderful week it was. So many of you participated in the Spirit Days and the energy and school pride was evident in every hallway throughout our school. The weekend was a blast…and the crowds at the Homecoming Game on Saturday afternoon and the Homecoming Games throughout the week were AWESOME. As I drove home from the dance on Saturday night, I could not help but reflect on an amazing week it has been. Furthermore, I thought of how honored I am to serve as your principal. Each of you truly adds a piece to our family and is helping make this school incredible. It was a great ride home thinking of the great moments of this past week…especially the great new traditions for our school.
It is amazing how quickly the month of October is going! As we begin this week, please know that there are only a few weeks away from the close to Quarter I, and the administration of mid-semester exams. I hope that each of you are taking a good look at your personal goals that you set in this year and making sure that over the course of the final days of the term…you are working to meet those goals. Please remember…at Middleborough High School failure is not an option! Here are a few things for the week ahead!
A special note of thanks and appreciation...
- Thank you to the Student Council Officers, Class Council Officers and the members of our school community who were instrumental in the planning and energy of the Class of 2024 visit to MHS on Friday. You were awesome!! Thank you for sharing why you love MHS…I think our 8th graders loved their visit. Also, a note of sincere thanks to the members of the Concert Choir for their participation in the singing of the National Anthem.
- To the members of the TV Production for the outstanding “Choice Is Yours” Video that celebrates the great things happening at MHS! Thank you!!
- To all of the sports teams for a great week of games! You really helped celebrate our Homecoming with excitement.
- Congratulations to the MHS Golf Team for being named South Shore League Champions. Well done, Sachems!
- Thank you for the student council for planning an incredible Homecoming Week. The events were outstanding.
- Congratulations to Chris Cogan and Greta Jacobson who were named the 2019 Homecoming King and Queen.
- Congratulations to the Class of 2020 for the Best Float in the annual Homecoming Parade!
- Thank you to the MHS Band, Majorettes and Concert Choir for being a part of a great weekend of Homecoming Events. The half-time how was awesome.
- Thank you to everyone who participated in the annual Homecoming Dinner on Thursday night. We raised close to $1,000.00 for the Jimmy Fund. Well done, Sachems!!
- A note of thanks and appreciation to the MHS Cheerleaders for all of their appearances this past week…from Unified Basketball to the many events on Saturday afternoon…you were awesome! Thank you!
- Congratulations to Mia Bennett, Jake Donahue, Angel Rees and Max Dargie for representing our school at the WPI Mathematics Invitational on Tuesday of last week. Job Well Done!
Character Strong - Advisory - Monday, October 21, 2019
Our next Character Strong Advisory will take place on Monday, October 21, 2019. We will follow the Advisory Schedule on Monday. Our theme for the Advisory on Monday will focus on The Eight Essentials of building good character. Get ready for a great day!
Mid-Semester Exams are coming! Mark your calendars for November 5 & 6, 2019
Mid-semester exams are quickly approaching and it is important to know how the exam schedule will work. On Tuesday, November 5, mid-semester exams will take place for all Block 1 & 2 classes. Block 1 and 2 will be extended a bit to allow for maximum time in these exams. Please be reminded that November 5 is a full day of school. On November 6, mid-semester exams will take place in all Block 3 & 4 classes and all students will be dismissed at 11:00am. A formal schedule of the two days will be included in the Bulletin over the next few weeks! Be sure you begin studying.
Student Council Update
- Executive Board Meeting – Monday, October 21 – 6:00pm
- The next Student Council meeting will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 7:00pm in the MHS Cafeteria.
- MASC Hyannis Applications are due no later than Friday, November 1, 2019 to Mr. Branagan.
- Halloween Fun Fest – Wednesday, October 30 – 6:00 – 8:00pm
- All student council members MUST bring bags of candy to Mr. Branagan’s office for this event! Remember this event is for the little children of Middleborough!
Open House - Class of 2024
The Nichols Middle School students and parents/guardians will have an opportunity to visit the high school and learn about the great things happening at MHS Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:00pm. Additionally, Open House for the Class of 2024 will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 7:00pm and Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 9:00am at Middleborough High SchoolThank you to Olivia Austin and her team of freshmen who will be helping with open house dates.
Financial Aid Night - Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - Mark Your Calendars
A friendly reminder to all members of the Class of 2020. A very important evening for you and your family regarding the financial aid process will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 6:30pm in the MHS Auditorium. This meeting will be hosted by a financial aid expert who will be visiting MHS for his very important process in regard to college planning. Please attend this meeting. Please see your guidance counselor with any questions.
Mark Your Calendars - 21st Century Learning Conference - DIVE - November 22, 2019
- MHS is excited to launch the third annual 21st Century Learning Conference for all students on Friday, November 22, 2019. Information will be coming out shortly for planning.
- Get ready for an exciting day at MHS.
Class of 2020 – YEARBOOK INFORMATION AND SENIOR PICTURES
- Seniors, please make sure you are checking your email for the information regarding senior pictures and senior photos. Everything will be done electronically, including the senior favorites and the senior superlatives.
- The deadline for submitting your senior portrait and your baby picture is October 25, 2019.
- Yearbooks will be available for online orders shortly, so please look out for a flyer from Jostens, which will be mailed home soon. This will contain online ordering information, in addition to the tiered pricing. The earlier your order your yearbook, the less expensive it will be.
- Please see Mrs. MacLeod, Yearbook Advisor with any questions at jmacleod@middleboro.k12.ma.us
Speech and Theater Workshop Presents - "The Crucible" - November 1 & 2
- The Speech and Theater Workshop will proudly present their Fall Show, “The Crucible” on Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd in the MHS Auditorium.
- Best wishes to the STW as they prepare for their fall show. We are very much looking forward to it!
Homecoming Games for the Week - SACHEM PRIDE
Monday, October 21, 2019
- Field Hockey Vs. Bishop Stang – Varsity – 3:30pm – Peirce Field
- Field Hockey Vs. Bishop Stang – JV – 4:30pm – Peirce Field
- Girls Soccer Vs. Rockland – Varsity – 4:00pm – Purchase Street Fields
- Girls Soccer Vs. Rockland – JV – 4:00pm – Field of Dreams
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
- NO HOME GAMES
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
- Boys Soccer Vs. Randolph – JV – 4:00pm – Field of Dreams
Thursday, October 24, 2019
- Field Hockey Vs. Sturgis Charter School – Varsity – 4:00pm – Peirce Field
- Football Vs. Norwell – JV – 4:00pm – Battis Field
Friday, October 25, 2019
- NO HOME GAMES
Best of luck to all the away games this week! Sachem Pride!
Class of 2024 Visit to MHS with Tour Guides - Future Sachems!!
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