Greetings Mashpee Middle-High School students and families!

My name is Ms. Brady and this is my second year as Principal of Mashpee Middle-High School (MMHS). We're going to have a great school year!

Pictured left to right: Ms. Melby, Ms. Brady, and Mr. Markarian

Building Administrators

Ms. Brady, Principal: bbrady@mpspk12.org

Mr. Markarian, Assistant Principal 7-9: smarkarian@mpspk12.org

Ms. Melby, Assistant Principal 10-12: rmelby@mpspk12.org

Additional Administrators

Mrs. Kett, Director of School Counseling: lkett@mpspk12.org

Mr. Looney, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE): mlooney@mpspk12.org

Mr. Triveri, Athlectic Director and PE and Wellness Department Head: mtriveri@mpspk12.org

Ms. Finn, English Department Head: afinn@mpspk12.org

Mrs. Brodie, Math Department Head: kbrodie@mpspk12.org

Mrs. Soares, Science Department Head: ssoares@mpspk12.org

Mr. Brodie, History and Social Sciences Department Head: bbrodie@mpspk12.org

Mr. Rumberger, World Languages Department Head: trumberger@mpspk12.org

Important Upcoming Dates:

• Early Release Day for ALL MPS Schools: Monday, 9/29. MMHS dismissal is at 11:45am.
• Orange Shirt Day: Tuesday, 9/30. See flyer below for more information.
• First ALICE Drills for MPS: Tuesday, 9/30
• Alltown Car Wash MMHS Fundraiser: Friday, 10/3, and Saturday, 10/4. See flyer below for more information.
• Picture Day for Grades 7-11: Monday, 10/6, 8:30-11:30

Important MMHS Information:

• Students can enter the building at 8:09am.
• Classes start promptly at 8:20am.
• Dismissal is at 2:50pm.
• MMHS has a rotating schedule with a dropped class each day. Here is a copy of our daily schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mUwCGovdHGpNwTbxrATB4G4PzeghtDX5/view?usp=sharing

Athletics Information:

School grounds during the school day:

Our schools are nestled within our neighborhoods, and we are fortunate to have such close connections with our community. As part of ensuring our schools remain safe and welcoming places for students and staff, we regularly monitor our school grounds with the support of the Mashpee Police and Fire Departments. We ask that you help us get the word out that being on school property during school hours (i.e. taking a walk) is not permitted. Thank you for helping us keep our schools secure.

First ALICE Drill - September 30:

The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. As part of our ongoing safety practices, all schools will conduct their first ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) drill of the year on Tuesday, September 30. These drills are done in an age-appropriate way and are simply another way we help students and staff feel safe and prepared. Just like fire drills, practicing together gives everyone confidence that they’ll know what to do in the unlikely event of an emergency.

ALICE and Safety Assemblies:

This morning, MMHS engaged in their annual ALICE and Safety assemblies with Officer Hennessey and K9 Cara. Here are some pics:

Does your child need teeth cleaning and evaluation?

Dear Families,

Polished Dental is coming on Friday, October 3rd to provide cleanings and dental evaluation for any student. Please register your child online at Polished Dental or contact the school nurse for a form to complete. Contact our school nurse if you have questions!

Jennifer Garb-Palumbo MS, BSN, RN

MMHS School Nurse

P: 508-539-3600, Ext. 1130

jgpalumbo@mpspk12.org

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The MMHS School Council consists of parents, teachers, students and individuals from municipal government, higher education, business and labor organizations.

The MMHS School Council meets monthly, outside of school hours, during the school year.

Responsibilities of the School Council consist of the following:

• Adoption of educational goals for the school that are consistent with state and local policies and standards.

• Identification of the educational needs of the students attending the school.

• Review of the school building budget.

• Formulation of a school improvement plan that may be implemented only after review and approval by the Superintendent.

This year's meetings will be held on the following dates at 6:00pm in the MMHS Cafeteria:

• Monday, November 10, 2025
• Monday, January 12, 2026
• Monday, March 9, 2026
• Monday, May 11, 2026

If you are interested, please fill out the Form below by Wednesday, September 17th. We will contact you with more information.

This year, we strategically planned our School Council meetings to be held immediately before the Mashpee Boosters meetings at 7:00pm in the Cafeteria.

Here is a link in case the option below doesn't work: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHwL3wWQMRf0ZXcp-JF6ojnrdrEbmBqCgo5oeyPAbTHCBt_Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107063572881947538988

Yes, we're talking to YOU!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of a theater program? Did you know that being part of a theater program includes more than just acting? MMHS's own Blue Falcon Theater Company is looking for students interested in being part of their Fall production: The Outsiders! Members of the company include actors, set design and creation, publicity, wardrobe, and many other roles. Come join the fun! Even though the audition date has passed, see Mrs. Reynolds in room B125 if you're interested!

Let's flood our MMHS halls with orange shirts!

Please wear an orange shirt on September 30th to promote the message that "Every Child Matters." Orange shirt day is a day of remembrance and education that honors the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada and the United States.

Friday and Saturday, October 3rd and 4th

Please see the attached flyer if you can't see information shared on the pictures. Our school receives $5 for every car wash and $20 for every Unlimited Car Wash Club signup! Last year, our school received $915 from Alltown and we didn't advertise for it. Let's beat last year's donation!

Become Part of Our MMHS Y Achievers Program!

The Achievers program is a college prep and career readiness program to motivate BIPOC teens by giving them the support and resources to pursue and achieve their personal, academic, and career goals. Our Mission is to help teens discover and pursue higher education and career goals by equipping them with the skills and community role models they need to get there. Our vision is for every high school youth to have access to college and other career readiness resources through committed leaders and dedicated organizations in the community.

Through This Program, teens will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about diverse career options and cultures
• Be guided by positive community role models
• Develop confidence and college readiness
• Prepare for college life or a sustainable career
• Earn scholarships and summer internships
• Network and bond with peers

Throughout the Year, Achievers participants will be guided, mentored, and challenged through:

• Academic Enrichment
• Developing Life Skills & Positive Identity
• World of Work Workshops & Mentors
• College Preparation & SAT/ACT Preparation
• College Fairs & Spring College Tours
• Financial Aid Workshops
• Cultural Enrichment

Meetings will be held Tuesdays 3p-5p in the Library

• Mashpee students grades 9-12 can connect with Ms. Almeida in Guidance B or by email at dalmeida@mpspk12.org to get the application
• For more information, please contact Program Coordinator Christina Silva, at csilva@ymcacapecod.org

Wear your royal blue or Mashpee gear every Friday! 💙

Every Friday is an MMHS Spirit Day! We encourage students and staff to wear their Mashpee gear, royal blue, white, or black. We have a school store located just outside our cafeteria for students who would like to shop. Let's go Falcons!

Who do we want our students to be? Click here to find out more about our Portrait of a Graduate!

Stained Glass Club is coming back to MMHS. Come to the Makerspace Tuesday afternoons starting on September 30th and use glass to make some creative pieces for yourself or gifts for other people! There are so many options, come make some glass jewelry, a glass mosaic piece of artwork, glass mosaic coaster, or your very own original stained glass hanging! Mrs. Hough will show you step by step how to create a unique piece of art with glass. Stained Glass club is open to all and will run on Tuesdays till 4:30pm!

Mrs. Deschamps' students were inspired by our Hope Squad and Active Minds Club and wanted to do something to support suicide awareness. Check out their artwork that's hanging outside our cafeteria!

Even the mannequins are engaged citizens at MMHS! This week our CNA students were learning about feeding a dependent resident. Our mannequins gave anyone who walking into the Paul Funk Room a pretty good scare!