Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who should I contact if I have a question or concern about one of my child’s classes?

For all matters involving grades, assignments, student behavior, etc. parents and students should first​ contact the classroom teacher.  You can email them directly after finding them in the staff directory.

If a matter is not resolved after speaking with the classroom teacher, parents and students should then contact the appropriate department chair.

If a matter is not resolved after speaking with the subject supervisor, parents and students should contact their child’s guidance counselor or any member of the administration.

Who should I contact about matters involving student discipline?

For matters involving discipline assigned by MVRHS Administration, please contact Jared Andrews.

Who should I contact if I am concerned about my child’s health or well-being?

I have a concern about a conflict or incident between my child and another student (including bullying and harassment).  Who should I contact?

For all matters involving student relationships, please contact:

  • the appropriate guidance counselor to inquire about mediation and conflict resolution. Please see the contact information above.
  • If warranted, please contact Jared Andrews, Student Affairs Director to inquire about more serious concerns.

Who should I contact if I have a question about my child’s schedule or the class selection process?

Contact Guidance.  If you know your child’s counselor, you can email or call directly.  If not, call Cindy Grant, the Guidance Administrative Support Person at (508) 693-1033 ext. 121.

Who should I contact if I have a question or concern regarding sports or a coach?

Contact the Athletic Director, Mark McCarthy at (508) 693-1033 ext. 123, or your student’s coach.  Find contact info for coaches on through the Athletics page.

Who should I contact if my child was injured or has a health issue?

Contact the Nurse’s Office at (508) 693-1033 ext. 116. Either the Nurse or the Athletic Trainer will be available to answer your questions.

Who should I contact if I need to discuss the fact that my child may need accommodations on a test?

First stop is to talk to your student’s teacher. Your child’s guidance counselor is also available to answer any questions.  If your child is on an IEP, you can also touch base with your child’s liaison or the Special Education Department at (508) 693-1033 ext. 136.

Who should I contact about matters involving Student Support and Special Education Services?

Who should I contact if my child is involved with a Play or Minnesingers and I have a question?

Contact the Head of the Performing Arts Program, Charlie Esposito at (508) 693-1033 ext. 250, and he will direct you to the appropriate staff member.

How can I learn about what clubs are offered?

All clubs are listed here. Any questions you have that cannot be answered there can be answered by emailing Sheryl Taylor.

Who should I contact if I have a question about attendance, including my child’s absence or a recorded tardy or cut?

Please call the Attendance Office at (508) 693-1033 ext. 235.

For long-term absences, please contact:

  • the child’s guidance counselor to arrange for make-up work. The guidance counselor will serve as the liaison to the classroom teacher. Please do not contact the classroom teacher in these instances.
  • the school nurse, so that she can serve as the liaison for all medical needs (if applicable).

For more info about absences and how to report them, click here.

I’m a graduate of MVRHS. How do I request a transcript?

Please download a Transcript Request Form and return to the Guidance Department.

How do students register for the SAT?

Students should register online at www.collegeboard.com.  Students must have their test results sent directly to the colleges from the SAT Program.  When the student takes their last SAT I or Subject Tests, the results have to be sent to all colleges the student is applying to directly from the SAT Program.  They will send all your SAT results from that test and past tests at that time.

When is Freshmen Parents Night?

Freshmen Parents Night is in mid-September. All freshmen parents are invited to attend Freshmen Parents Night. The Principal and John Fiorito, Guidance Department Director, will host this night to answer any questions about the high school. This is annually a good night to hear from our staff and fellow parents about how the high school transition is working for everyone.

How do I register for school?

MVRHS uses Arbiter Registration (formerly FamilyID) to gather MEDICAL and DEMOGRAPHIC information for ALL students. The initial information you enter will carry over into the next school year making it easy for annual updates and confirmation. Parents/Guardians are required yearly to review your student(s) data and make any changes and confirm.

Kindly note: Parents/guardians who registered their student(s) last year are required to review their stored data, make updated changes if necessary, answer a couple of newly added items and confirm each year the student is at the high school.

How do I register my child for athletics?

The parent of any student participating in a sport must complete Sports Registration to play. Please visit FamilyID to register.

What does “in good standing” mean?

Students must be ‘In Good Standing’ in order to participate in extra-curricular activities, school trips, school activities and to hold leadership positions. Seniors in good standing are eligible for Open Campus. To remain in good standing, students must:

  • serve consequences when assigned, and not have any missed consequences on record;
  • not be on social probation as a result of suspension;
  • not have cut class or school on the school day of an event (if the activity/event is on a weekend, the school day immediately prior to the event counts);
  • not be deemed a safety concern to the community; and
  • demonstrate a willingness and ability to comply with the reasonable requests of adults and be redirected in the moment.

Who should I contact regarding MVRHS facilities (buildings and grounds)?

Who should I contact about obtaining a work permit?

Work permits are available in the front entrance of the school. Students looking for work permits may also contact Amanda Carter at 508-693-2007 x10 to leave a message.