Dear MVRHS Community,
I hope you all had a healthy, happy, and restful Thanksgiving break and that many of you were able to gather with your loved ones to celebrate.
I am truly grateful to be surrounded by a dedicated team of caring and thoughtful educators and staff who share a desire to see every student at MVRHS thrive and succeed. I am thankful for my leadership team and their efforts to keep moving the school forward, for the partnerships we have with our families and within our community, and for all of the support and guidance offered to our students day in and day out.
Below you will find a selection of fall highlights, important reminders, upcoming events, and more.
Looking forward to a great second semester ahead.
Sara Dingledy, Principal
Stay Informed
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Important Dates
Holidays, early dismissals, quarter end dates, final exams, and more. View or print a list of important dates for the 2021-22 school year. These dates can also be found on the School Calendar.
Miss an Announcement?
Not to worry. All school-wide announcements sent to families can be found on the MVRHS website by viewing Announcements (located under ‘About’ tab on MVRHS website). Also, student-specific PowerSchool Bulletin announcements can be accessed here.
Fall Highlights
Students decorate their homeroom doors as part of a fun-filled spirit week! 
Compassion: MVRHS Core Value for the month of November. Students could choose a random act of kindness from an envelope, carry out the task, and then pass the card to a friend. 
MVRHS musicians returned to the stage this fall to give an incredible performance – featuring ensembles from Orchestra, Concert Band, MV Big Band, Vocal Ensemble, and Minnesingers. 
Homecoming was a great success and students enjoyed a long awaited celebration. Homecoming 2021 sign graciously donated by ‘Card My Yard Martha’s Vineyard’ 
MVRHS Navigator and Voyager programs put on their second annual Friendsgiving! The audience was treated to several performances by the students – an unforgettable evening! 
Mr. Ward and students in the Automative Technology Career Technical Education course take a quick break for a photo op. 
MVRHS Advanced Photography students capture head shots of faculty members in a striking ‘Deadly Serious Portraits’ display. 
Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams for winning the State Division Title! Kudos to all MVRHS fall student-athletes for great seasons. 
The Grapevine crew films their weekly broadcast to keep the student body and faculty informed about school happenings. 
Ms. Meader, Ms. Lilavois, Ms. Coogan and Ms. K. showing some Vineyard Pride! 
MVRHS faculty gathers for a professional development day focused on devising a vision of an MVRHS graduate. 
Action shot from a MVRHS Unified Basketball game this fall. Catch more Unified action in the spring! 
The Navigators collected more than seven boxes of leftover Halloween candy for veterans and troops overseas through Operation Gratitude. 
Parents and caregivers take a stroll through the school during a well attended Back to School Night in October. 
Students and faculty join together for a spirited capture the flag tournament. 
Students share what they’re grateful for so far this year. 
Navigators and Voyagers check out the Oceanographic Institute in Woods Hole. They had a great time and learned a lot about studying the ocean!
Save the Date
December 10-11th
Minnesingers Winter Concert
Come out to support the Minnesingers at their Winter Concert performance! There will be two performances at the Old Whaling Church – the first on Friday, December 10th from 8-9:30 PM and the second on Saturday, December 11th from 4-5:30 PM. Purchase tickets at link below, at the door or directly from a Minnesinger.
December 14th
School Committee Public Hearing
The MVRHS School Committee will hold a public hearing to review the MVRHS proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 and to receive comments from the public regarding this proposed budget. The public hearing will take place on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:00PM via zoom. Copies of the proposed budget will be available please contact Suzanne Cioffi at suzanne.cioffi@mvyps.org.
December 15th
School Advisory Council
The School Advisory Council (SAC) meets Wednesday, December 15th at 4:00 pm in the Culinary Arts Dining Room. Participation is encouraged and all are welcome to attend! Learn more.
December 16th
Vision of the Graduate
The MVRHS SAC (School Advisory Council) invites MVRHS parents and caregivers to the MVRHS Vision of the Graduate discussion on Thursday, December 16th, 2021 from 6-7:30 PM in the cafeteria. Conversations will be conducted in both English and Portuguese. Learn more.
December 24th – December 31st
No School – December Recess
Enjoy your break! School reopens on Monday, January 3rd.
January 3rd
Principal’s Coffee
Join Principal Dingledy for Principal’s Coffee on the first Monday of every academic month at 12:00 PM via Zoom. The goal of these gatherings is to facilitate connections and conversations that help us to work together to support MVRHS students in their learning and growth.
January 24th-28th
Mid Term Exams
Mid Term Exams take place Monday, January 24th – Thursday, January 27th with Make-up Exams on Friday, January 28th. All days are half days with a 12PM dismissal. View schedule and other important information.
Spotlight on Mental Health
Luiza Mouzinho
MVRHS Mental Health Counselor
Q: You’ve stepped into a new role at MVRHS this year as Mental Health Counselor. Why do you think this role is important for the school community?
This new role is important because it provides students, particularly newcomers, with easy and quick access to mental health services when they may need it most.
Q: Do you have any advice/tips for supporting students’ Mental Health this fall and winter?
Getting sufficient quality sleep on a regular schedule, eating healthy meals, and exercising a few times a week are foundational habits for mental and emotional well-being. Additionally, connecting with and seeking support from friends, family, or mentors promotes feelings of joy and belonging, while keeping depression and loneliness at bay.
Q: What mental health resources are available outside of the school?
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services offers a variety of resources to support students and their families. The agency provides counseling services, crisis support, parent education programs, recovery coaching, and survivor advocacy. Services are confidential and oftentimes offered at no cost or on a sliding scale basis.