🎄✨ Wishing all of our students and families a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season! ✨🎄

Thank you for the trust you place in us each day to teach and support your children. It is a responsibility for which we are truly grateful.

On behalf of SMHS, we wish you a safe, relaxing, and joyful holiday break surrounded by family and friends.🎁⛄

Reminder: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 will be an 11:00 AM dismissal and classes resume on January 5, 2026.

Congratulations to the Knights Theatre Club on a truly wonderful Wonderland performance. Alice in Wonderland happened because of KTC students. Your creativity, collaboration, and determination pulled the club together and turned understandable panic in September into something spectacular on stage in December.

A million thanks to our talented KTC Director Anthony Teixeira on his first KTC production, a fantastic achievement and an exciting start! We are so happy you're here at SMHS!

A heartfelt thank you to all of the KTC seniors for their leadership and legacy, and to our two KTC co-presidents, Peter Milburn and Marty Mulroy for stepping up, taking initiative, and guiding the work from start to finish. This production was student-driven in the best way, and it showed. Bravo to all involved! 🎭

We're already looking forward to KTC's spring musical! 🎭

Last Friday, SMHS hosted the 2025 Poetry Out Loud competition, featuring student performers from grades 9–12.

The event was a great success, with engaging performances and strong audience support. Congratulations to senior Breanna Prindle, who was voted this year’s winner.

We are proud of all the students who participated and helped make this event a memorable celebration of poetry and student voice.

CONGRATULATIONS to the SMHS WINNERS:

Left to right:

1st Place: Breanna Prindle / Grade 12

2nd Place: Lilian Feth / Grade 11

3rd Place: Lily Martin / Grade 10

At the request of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), all school districts were required to submit an updated Competency Determination (CD) policy by December 31, 2025. As part of this statewide requirement, Sandwich Public Schools updated its CD policy, which was approved by the School Committee at the December 10 meeting. You can read the updated policy here.

There are no changes to graduation expectations for students. All requirements included in the revised policy are already in place.

The updates clarify existing practices, including adding U.S. History to the CD, outlining the student appeal process, and explaining how current or former students may request a transcript review. The policy also more clearly reflects supports for English Learners and students with disabilities that are already provided.

If you have any questions, please contact Jeanne Nelson at jnelson@sandwich.k12.ma.us or call (508) 888-4900.

The SMHS Holiday Market was a wonderful success! Ms. Jocelyn Greenberg and Ms. Amanda Neill's students spent weeks crafting and baking, and it was amazing to see their hard work pay off. Shoppers enjoyed handmade gift bags and cards, along with cookies, fudge, and other sweet treats.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to support our students. All proceeds will go toward classroom activities and future community outings. We are so proud of our students!

Students in Señor Price’s Spanish classes treated their neighboring classmates with traditional Christmas carols sung in Spanish. The music brought smiles, applause, and a festive energy while showcasing students’ language skills in a fun, joyful way. Feliz Navidad!

French Club students mixed laughter, French traditions with a bit of friendly chaos by playing a lively round of “Hot and Cold” in French, of course! Each student took a turn trying to find the hidden lutin. The room was filled with calls of “plus chaud ! plus froid !” and plenty of cheering.

Then came the star of the afternoon: the bûche de Noël. Students learned that this classic French holiday cake dates back to an old tradition of burning a special log for good luck. Their version was much tastier: chocolate!

The meeting wrapped up with a gift exchange, filled with thoughtful surprises. By the end, it wasn’t just about the game or the cake; it was about sharing traditions, making memories, and feeling connected.

It was a perfect French Club day: sweet, silly, and full of holiday spirit.

If your student is interested in joining the French Club, please reach out to Madame Julie Walsh at jwalsh@sandwich.k12.ma.us

Mr. Gifford’s Cyber Security students and Mr. Welch’s Introduction to Criminal Justice students stepped out of the classroom and into the digital trenches at the Bridgewater State University Cyber Range where they took on the vocational roles of a cybersecurity incident response team for the fictional company, "Level Up Gaming."

The stakes were high: Level Up Gaming was hit by a massive $25 million ransomware attack just days before the release of their flagship title, Galactic Guardians.

Through this immersive simulation, our students were tasked with:

This experience provided a peek into the future of criminal justice careers, proving that modern investigations require critical thinking and technical skill. Great job to our SMHS cyber-defenders!

Students in Mr. Welch’s Criminal Justice class recently welcomed members of the United States Coast Guard for an in-depth look at real-world maritime law enforcement and national security.

Their commanding Officer, is Lieutenant Commander Micah Figueira

This Coast Guard team is heavily involved in interdicting narcotics and investigating criminal activity on the open ocean, giving students first hand insight into how federal law enforcement operates beyond land-based jurisdictions. Officers discussed their roles, the skills required for maritime operations, and the career pathways available within the Coast Guard.

SMHS thanks the United States Coast Guard for their service and sharing their time and knowledge with us.

Ms. Becky Milburn from Cape Cod Community College’s Admissions Department visited SMHS to provide information about the wonderful resource of Cape Cod Community College (CCCC) and assisted students in the application process. Ms. Milburn will also help students complete their course schedules in the spring.

SMHS is proud and appreciative of our strong, collaborative partnership with Cape Cod Community College.

If you or your student is interested in learning more about opportunities at CCCC, please contact Ms. Kathy Lucas, Director of Guidance at klucas@sandwich.k12.ma.us.

Students in Mr. Zach Boykin’s Principles of Biomedical Science class explored and dissected a sheep heart. Students closely examined the external and internal anatomy of the heart.

This lab experience demanded critical thinking and real-world application of biomedical science concepts, allowing students to learn by doing and extend their understanding of human and animal anatomy.

First come first serve- Trips fill up fast! Turn permission slips and forms in ASAP

*The Bus will leave SHS parking lot PROMPTLY at 5:15 AM*

The bus will be returning to SMHS at approximately 8:00 PM.

*Rentals are available at the mountain but renting prior to the trip is a good option.

**Students are required to wear a helmet at all times while skiing and snowboarding**

Rental helmets are available at the mountain.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS?

Contact Mike McNeill at mmcneill@sandwich.k12.ma.us or stop by room C326

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Never been skiing or boarding? -YOU MUST See Mr. McNeill-(C326) for learn to ski/ride packages and you must have a learn to ski/ride buddy.

-NO REFUNDS    

Cape Kid Meals has partnered with SMHS to assist all SANDWICH PUBLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES in need. 

The SMHS food pantry will be open every Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM–6:00 PM in room A100 at SMHS. Families can visit in person or place a food order by scanning the QR code. No appointment necessary.