- Congratulations to Mr. LoPresti, for being named Boston Globe’s All-Scholastic Coach of the Year!
- We also congratulate Coach LoPresti for being chosen as March’s Good Goin’ Winner. Not only is he an AWESOME coach for shepherding our Boys Basketball team to victory, but he also supports our students in other sports, in music, and in drama. He’s an all-around great guy, so Good Goin, Mr. LoPresti!
- Tomorrow, Sophomores in Group 10C will meet at 9:22 for their third session of Group Guidance. Mrs. Cove’s Juniors in Group 11B will meet at the same time for Library Lab. On Thursday, Freshmen in Group 9A will meet for their third session of Group Guidance and Mr. McPartland’s Juniors in 11C will meet for Library Lab.
- The Observer will have a meeting after school in Mr. Tart’s room (218) on Tuesday.
- Drama Club open meeting today for all interested in brainstorming our spring production of SNL-style skits. All are welcome — those who take part in the brainstorming will, of course, have first chance at the roles. Room 224 at 2:30.
- Attention ALL juniors and seniors! Anyone interested in participating in Mr. Milton, please sign up in Mrs. Damiani’s room.
- Careers in Teaching: Please see Mrs. Mullen in 131 if you are interested in becoming a teacher and would like to go on a field trip to Bridgewater State College on March 26.
- Take a few moments to notice the flowers in bloom at the front of the building. We are grateful to Mrs. Jackson’s students for all their hard work in making our school look so nice.
- Student Government meeting Wednesday at 7:00 am.
- There will be a Key Club meeting in room 243 after school on Wednesday.
- The Debate Club is in action! The topics are “Chris Brown and Rihanna; Who’s to blame?” and other controversial topics. Choose a side and argue your point or sit and watch the action on Wednesday after school in room 212.
- Future Business Leaders meeting Wednesday right after school in room 301.
- Attention all Spain travelers the countdown begins. There will be a meeting for parents and students at 6:00 on Wednesday in room 229. All students must attend and have a parent present.
- The Poetry Club will be meeting on Thursday after school in Mr. Collyer’s room. All those participating in the Jam must attend. See Mr. Collyer or the directors if you cannot attend.
- Sewing Club meeting this Thursday until 3:30.
- Drama Club tech meeting Thursday at 2:30 in room 224.
- Community Service: Collicot PTO needs students to provide childcare on Friday, March 27th from 6 – 9 pm at Cunningham Hall. Many volunteers are needed as they expect 55 children that evening. Please contact Ms. Aldrich at aldrich27@verizon.net. The Milton Hospital Health Fair will be on May 30th from 8 am to 4 pm (Rain date May 31st). Approximately 25 to 30 friendly and outgoing volunteers are needed. Please contact Robin at 617-921-3448 or sign up in community service. Keeping Pace needs students to work with families of multiples in town. It would involve playing with toddlers and light housework. An adult would always be present. Please contact Ms. Baker at 508 842-6648. The Milton Public Library needs approximately 150 volunteers for the opening weekend – April 4 and 5. Information can be found at Milton Public Library Opening on Facebook. Please sign up in community service.
- Attention Seniors! Bay State College will be here at Milton High School on Thursday, from 2:30 -3:30 for an On-Site Application Day. If you are interested in applying to Bay State and have not yet applied, you can come to the Guidance Office to pick up an application and sign up to speak to the Admissions Representative. Bay State College requires an essay, so be prepared and pick up your application early. The application fee will be waived. You will know within a few days whether or not you have been accepted. If you have any other questions please see your Guidance Counselor.
- Now through March 31, the Language Department will be collecting funds for our sister school in Burkina Faso, Africa. These funds will enable students to attend school and also will give them at least a meal per day. Collection will be taken in language classrooms and at lunch. Checks may be made out to Milton High School.
- The Milton High School Key Club and Sewing Club are sponsoring a prom dress sale on March 25. In anticipation of this event, the clubs are asking for donations of gently used prom dresses. Dresses will also be accepted on consignment. Donations may be dropped off in Room 243 by March 24. See Mrs. Donnelly, Mrs. Cove or Mrs. Lovett with questions.
- Scholarships: Please check the case opposite guidance for scholarship criteria on the following: Patty Outman Scholarship (healthcare) deadline: April 30; PFLAG Scholarship/Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays (essay as a GLBTQ youth or ally) deadline: March 27; Syrian-Lebanese Women’s Club Scholarship (S-L women to become teachers) deadline March 31; Debra Davis Memorial (essay on personal growth and uniqueness) deadline April 1; New England Counselors of Color Book Scholarship (500 word essay) deadline May 15; Metro Planning Council Scholarship (land management, ecology) deadline: April 24; Milton Players Scholarship (theatre) deadline: April 15; Milton Junior Woman’s Club Scholarship (personal statement, activities, academics) deadline: April 29.
- Seniors will attend Shakespeare Now’s production of Macbeth during the second block on Wednesday.