The MHS debate team, now in its 4th year, continues to perform at a high level. Three out of the last four years the MHS team has advanced to the semi-final or final round in the state tournament. Last week end Milton High hosted the state tournament and the team earned one of the top awards.
Schools
Curiosity Reaps Rewards For Pierce Students
The following students had their work selected in the 2013 Cambridge Science Festival’s Curiosity Challenge. This contest received over 2,000 entries this year. All the winners will be honored in a ceremony at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Sunday, April 21st. In addition,their work will be published in this year’s Cambridge Science Festival book.
Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Love Super Smash Bros. Brawl? Up for a challenge? Show off your skills at a Super Smash Bros. tournament hosted by the Teen Services Department of the Milton Public Library on Saturday, April 20, at 1:30 p.m.
Phelan finalist for Superintendent job in Medfield
Wicked Local Milton is reporting this morning that Milton’s Assistant Superintendent, John Phelan is a finalist for the Superintendent’s position in Medfield. The other finalists are Glenn Brand, assistant superintendent in Sharon and Jeffrey Marsden, superintendent in Wrentham.
Donorschoose.org – helping parents to help teachers (and you can too!)
by Frank Schroth
A dollar or two may sound like small change; but small change can have a big impact. Talk to some Milton’s school teachers and they will tell you that, thanks to Donorschoose.org an online charity that enables educational projects to solicit funding, it is a tremendous help. Since 2011 Milton schools have raised $18,000 for a variety of classroom projects.
Whole Foods, MPS Cooking Up Good News for Students
New release from the Milton Public Schools
Whole Foods Market staff members recently visited Milton High School and Pierce Middle School as part of a collaboration between Whole Foods and the Milton Public Schools.
Talent on Display at MHS
“Cheerleaders” Gary Good, Rebecca Damian,& Noreen Diamond Burdett
The Milton High School Faculty/Staff Talent Show will be held on Thursday, March 21st and Friday, March 22nd in the Charles C. Winchester Auditorium at 7 pm.
Cunningham & Collicot Schools Host Lunar Festival
Students from the Cunningham and Collicot Elementary Schools gathered in the gymnasium recently to learn the ancient art of calligraphy, how to fold red “money” envelopes and make their own Chinese lanterns.
Travis Roy delivers inspiring talk to Cunningham & Collicot students
News release from the Milton Public Schools
The Cunningham and Collicot Elementary Schools recently hosted motivational speaker Travis Roy. Mr. Roy came to the school to address the fourth- and fifth-graders from all four of Milton’s elementary schools.
The next new hotspot
from The Boston.com – Your Town Milton
When a student was caught with an electronic device during class, it used to wind up in the teacher’s desk drawer. Now, Milton schools are joining the growing number of districts that are passing out the devices. (Read the full story here.)