Dear MVRHS Community,
Happy (almost) spring! I hope you all had a healthy, happy, and restful winter break.
As you may have heard, MVRHS was recently voted into the preliminary stages of the MSBA (Massachusetts School Building Authority) process. This is a huge opportunity for our school and our island. We will keep you informed as the project unfolds and plan to hold open houses with teachers, students and the public to allow for input and questions. Stay tuned.
Below you will find a selection of winter school highlights, upcoming events, reminders, and more. Please note that ongoing school news and announcements can always be found via the Announcements page on the MVRHS website. You can also find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Looking forward to a great spring ahead!
Sincerely,
Sara Dingledy, Principal
“We’re excited about this incredible opportunity for MVRHS and the island community. To be accepted into the MSBA program is a gift that can help us drive the process forward and address the long overdue facility needs of our campus. The MSBA funding will help us renew the older section of building (built in 1959) while renovating and enhancing newer sections of the building (built in 1978 and 1995) to meet the needs of our students, teachers, administration and community partners.” Samuel Hart, Pathways and Special Projects
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During the month of February, MVRHS students and faculty celebrated Black History Month in a number of ways to honor the accomplishments and history of African Americans. Activities included guided discussions during Mentor Meeting, an open mic event, a Jamaican cuisine, student and faculty interviews on The GrapeVine, and more. Learn more here.
Nearly every student in the MVRHS sophomore class is now ready to help their peers with mental health or addiction emergencies thanks to Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) – an evidence-based training that teaches high school students how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders among their friends and peers. Learn more here.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency named MVRHS and Island Grown Schools as a winner of its Food Recovery Challenge award for their 2020-21 Cafeteria Composting and Waste Management program, where approximately 1.2 million tons of food was prevented from entering landfills or incinerators! Learn more here.
MVRHS student musicians led by orchestra teacher Rebecca Laird performed in the Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra at the Heritage Gardens and Museum. Take a listen here.
Congratulations to the MVRHS swim team and coaching staff on winning the Cape and Islands Conference Championship! Check out this article in the High School View capturing the historic event.
Congratulations to the MVRHS art & design students who won a total of 23 awards in the 2022 Massachusetts Scholastic Art Awards! Check out the awarded art pieces for photography, animation, and ceramics here.
MVRHS students and staff attended an all-school assembly on March 10th featuring actor and motivational speaker John Morello – who gave a powerful performance of his one-man show ‘Dirt’- exploring mental health, bullying, substance use, sexual assault, and how decisions and choices we make impact those around us.
Nell Coogan, MVRHS Restorative Coordinator and teacher was interviewed on WCAI’s The Point alongside other Massachusetts educators discussing the shift to restorative practices in school discipline, how these practices are implemented, and their impact on school culture and learning. Listen to the interview here.
Congratulations to Kayleigh Bollin, Henry D’Andrea and Nick Pecararo on completing their senior Capstones! Each gave compelling presentations on mental illness, COVID-19, and sound sleep. Check them out here.
A group of 10 seniors led by history teacher and project coordinator Leigh Fairchild-Coppoletti, designed a project for a civics course focused on linking what students learned about past and current geopolitics to creatively envisioning what the future will look like by 2050. Learn more here.
Congratulations to the MVRHS Chess Team – who on Tuesday, March 15th, were crowned Co-League Champs with Dartmouth High School (DHS)! Get the play by play here.
Congratulations to the MV Big Band and Mr. Fallon for putting on a great performance at the MAJE Cape Coastal Jazz Festival at Marshfield High School last week! Check out the clips of their performances here.
Spring Sports Registration Deadline
Early registration for spring sports will close March 17th. Registration on Family ID is required to tryout. Spring sports include: Baseball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Boys and Girls Track, Unified Track, Sailing, and Boys and Girls Tennis. More information here.
Saturday School
Need academic support? Looking to regain credit due to absences? Join Saturday School from 9am – 12pm starting this Saturday, March 19th from 9am-12pm. Saurday School will be offered on multiple Saturday’s through May (see schedule below). Students with questions about seat time for credits should check in with their Guidance Counselor. Sign up for Saturday School here. Add to calendar.
March: 3/19, 3/26
April: 4/02, 4/30
May: 5/07, 5/13
Science and Engineering Fair
MVRHS will host the 23rd annual Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, March 19th in the MVRHS cafeteria. Thirty-one students will be presenting their investigative and engineering projects to the Fair’s judges between 10:00 and 11:00 AM. The Fair will open up to the public from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM for the viewing of the science and engineering projects and a Wind Turbine competition. Good luck to all student participants. Come out to show your support if you can! Add to calendar.
Chopped for Charity
Brought to you by MVRHS’ Project Vine, four teams will compete by cooking an appetizer, entree and dessert using baskets of mystery ingredients. A panel of judges rates the meals prepared for taste, presentation and creative use of the basket ingredients. All proceeds and donations benefit IGI. Suggested Donation is $10: audience members get to cheer on the chefs, sample some of the food prepared and have the chance to win prizes throughout the night. Add to calendar.
School Photo Makeups & Retakes
School photo makeups and retakes will take place on Monday, March 28th from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm in the MVRHS PAC lobby. You must sign up ahead of time to have your picture taken. More details here.
Les Miserables Musical Opening
MVRHS Performing Arts Department will present the musical stage adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables. Directed by Brooke Hardman Ditchfield and Musical Direction by Abigail Chandler, shows are March 31, April 1, 2 at 7:00 pm and April 3 at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $15 general admission. All performances will be at the Performing Arts Center. Add to calendar.
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. Add to calendar.
PTSO Meeting
The MVRHS Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) meets monthly at 5:30 PM via zoom. The goals of the PTSO are: to help enrich the educational experiences for students at MVRHS, to support and assist faculty and staff, and to inspire a sense of pride in our school. Participation is encouraged and all are welcome to attend! Add to calendar.
April Break – No School. Have a wonderful vacation!
SAC Meeting
Looking for a way to be more involved at MVRHS? Consider joining the School Advisory Council (SAC)! The SAC is a group made up of a variety of stakeholders that come together to discuss the school’s goals and progress towards those goals. This group can also be a forum to have open and respectful communication regarding issues that may come up within the school community. Add to calendar.
MVRHS relies on Family ID to stay connected to families. Please take a minute to log into your account be sure that your email and cell phone information is correct. A reminder that you can stay informed of the latest MVRHS news via our school website in addition to email blasts and text messages sent via SchoolMessenger (more info here).
The new ArbiterSports platform gives you instant access to MVRHS sports schedules! You can download the ArbiterSports Mobile App (iPhone and Android) to have schedules at your fingertips! You can also view the MVRHS sports calendar and individual team schedules on the Arbiter Live website.
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).