Taking full advantage of the gorgeous weather last week, our Grade 8 students traded their classroom desks for the great outdoors!
Señora Broderick turned the campus grounds into an open-air language lab, bringing Spanish to life through an energetic, interactive dialogue activity.
Working in pairs, students put their speaking and listening comprehension skills to the test in a fun, dynamic setting. Whether crafting creative conversational scenarios or building fluency in the fresh air, Señora Broderick is always finding innovative ways to keep learning exciting!
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Oakridge administrators were incredibly thankful to have four stellar SMHS Peer Leaders supporting Oak Ridge's Open House last Thursday evening. SMHS Peer Leaders Brendan Cronin, Lillian Feth, Jane Malcomson, and Samantha Thompson stepped up to support our Sandwich community. They entertained young students so caregivers could focus on listening to teachers share all about classroom experiences this year. The Peer Leaders' efforts were invaluable and we are deeply proud of their service and leadership! |
Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society is accepting applications from students in grades 9-12 until Friday, October 9. The application is linked here. |
On Wednesday, our Fall Sports Captains participated in an engaging, one-hour Conflict Resolution Workshop facilitated by Cape Mediation.
Student leaders learned valuable strategies for managing team dynamics, navigating on-field communication, and building strong, supportive team cultures. We are extremely proud of their commitment to leadership both on and off the field!
A big thank you to Cape Mediation for partnering with SMHS Athletics to empower our student-athletes. Go Blue Knights!
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Students in grades 9-12 who are interested in Biomedical or Health Sciences are invited to participate in a field trip to Curry College on Tuesday, October 27 to explore college and career pathways in Nursing and Exercise Science, including Physical and Occupational Therapy.
Students will depart SMHS at 9:00 a.m. and arrive at Curry College's Kennedy Nursing and Exercise Science Building at 10:30 a.m. During the visit, students will tour Curry's nursing simulation and clinical skills labs and learn more about the hands-on experiences available to students pursuing health-related careers.
Students will have lunch on campus and participate in a Q&A and discussion with members of the Curry College Health Sciences community, giving them an opportunity to ask questions about college coursework, clinical experiences, career preparation, and studying health sciences at the college level.
At 11:45 a.m., Curry College student ambassadors will lead students on a campus tour. The group will return to the Kennedy Building by 12:45 p.m. for departure.
This field trip is a great opportunity for students considering careers in the biomedical and health sciences to experience a college campus, explore potential career pathways, and see health sciences education in action.
Interested students should sign up using the Google Form or see Ms. Lavelle in room D264 for more information.
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The Residential Construction Career Day (RCCD), an annual event hosted by MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board and the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod will be held on Thursday, October 15 (rain date: Friday, October 16).
The hands-on experience gives students the opportunity to explore careers in construction and STEM through interactive activities and conversations with industry professionals. Students will learn about potential employment, internships, job shadows, and other career pathways while connecting with local employers.
RCCD is a valuable opportunity for students to discover exciting career possibilities and gain real-world insight into the skills and opportunities available right here in our community.
Click here to learn more about it:
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Throughout the fall months representatives from a wide variety of colleges and universities will be visiting SMHS. These visits offer a fantastic opportunity for interested juniors and seniors to connect directly with admissions counselors, learn more about specific academic programs, and ask questions about campus life.
How Your Student Can Attend:
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Sign Up: Students must register for upcoming visits in advance through their Naviance account.
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Get a Pass: On the morning of the scheduled visit, students should report to the Guidance Suite to collect their pass containing the meeting location.
We encourage all upperclassmen to explore the schedule in Naviance and take advantage of these valuable sessions as they plan for post-secondary education.
Questions? Please contact School Counseling Department Chair Averill Davis at atdavis@sandwich.k12.ma.us
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Parents and guardians of the Class of 2027 are invited to Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the SMHS Auditorium.
Jodi Conway of Conway College Aid will provide practical guidance on navigating the college financial aid process, including the FAFSA® and CSS Profile®, and answer questions from families.
With decades of experience in college financial aid, Jodi will help families better understand what to expect and how to get started.
No registration required.
Questions?
Please contact School Counseling Department Chair Averill Davis atdavis@sandwich.k12.ma.us
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We are looking forward to connecting with you during our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences!
We are looking forward to connecting with you during our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences! We want to make the sign-up process as simple and flexible as possible.
Before beginning the sign-up process, it is helpful to have your student’s schedule with their teachers' names handy. Once you know which teachers you would like to meet with, simply find each teacher’s name on the sign-up list and select the day and time that works best for you. Each teacher has three options for scheduling:
- September 30 from 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
- October 14 from 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
- October 14 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
To schedule your conferences, please click the sign-up link and select the teachers from your student’s schedule. It is entirely up to each parent/guardian to decide which teachers and counselors they would like to see. We have also included a helpful video that walks parents through the scheduling process step-by-step. We encourage you to watch the video if you have any questions about how to sign up. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to call (508) 888-4900. We are happy to help!
We look forward to seeing you at conferences!
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Get Ready for Homecoming 2026! 🎈
Mark your calendars! High school students in grades 9–12 are invited to this year’s Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at SMHS.
Ticket & Guest Information:
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Price: $20.00 per person
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Sales Begin: The week of October 5
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Bringing an Outside Guest? Guest permission forms are now available in the Main Office! Please pick one up and return it before purchasing your guest's ticket.
We looking forward to a fun and memorable Homecoming Dance!
If you have any questions, please contact senior class advisors Julie Meader jmeader@sandwich.k12.ma.us or Scott Childress schildress@sandwich.k12.ma.us
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Dear SMHS Parents/Guardians,
We are pleased to inform you of Sandwich Middle High School’s participation in the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy for the 2026-2027 school year. The Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to students who demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in English and any other language, whether they speak or sign the language other than English at home or learned it at school or in the community. The State Seal of Biliteracy aims to:
- Encourage students to study and master languages;
- Certify attainment of biliteracy skills;
- Recognize the value of language diversity;
- Provide employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills;
- Provide universities with a method to recognize and give credit to applicants for high-level skills in languages;
- Prepare students with skills that will benefit them in the labor market and the global society; and
- Strengthen intergroup communication and honor the multiple cultures and languages in a community.
In order to earn the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy, students must:
- Demonstrate proficiency in English by earning a score of 500 or higher on the Grade 10 ELA MCAS (470 for FEL)
- Demonstrate proficiency in a world language by attaining a minimum score equivalent to Intermediate-High on an assessment approved by the Massachusetts DESE, and
- Satisfy all other graduation requirements.
The Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction is awarded to students who:
- Earn a score of 530 or higher on the Grade 10 ELA MCAS
- Demonstrate a proficiency level of Advanced Low or higher on a DESE-approved assessment, and
- Satisfy all other graduation requirements.
SMHS will be administering the Avant STAMP 4s test (available in Arabic, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Spanish) in school .
We look forward to honoring the language expertise and diversity in our district through this initiative.
If you have any further questions, please contact:
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If your student missed the original picture day or you would like a do-over on their portrait, picture retake day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30.
Please keep an eye out for additional details, ordering info, and instructions, which will be sent electronically via InterState Studio in the coming weeks. For now, please save the date!
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Menu information can be found HERE. A full salad bar, fresh fruit and various sandwich options are also available daily.
Questions? Please contact Food Service Director Matt Carney at mcarney@sandwich.k12.ma.us
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Only 5 DAYS left! The finish line is in sight, and the race is getting HOT!
11th Grade is holding onto 1st place — $1,000!
10th Grade is currently in 2nd — $750!
7th Grade is chasing close behind in 3rd — $500!
But don’t count anyone out yet! There’s still time to shake up the leaderboard. Every donation and every participation counts, and a few big moves could change the standings before the campaign ends!
Who’s ready to make a move? Rally your grade, get involved, and help your class race to the top!
And teachers, it’s time to make your move…there’s something in it for you, too! If we reach at least 50% participation, at least TWO teachers will win $100 CASH prizes!
Student $25 donation to the SMHS PTSA Activities Fund before October 2nd!
Teacher $15 donation to the SMHS PTSA Activities Fund before October 2nd!
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