"The SPS Week Ahead" compiles a list of some of the events taking place throughout the district as well as some important reminders.
Stoughton to Celebrate Hometown Olympic Medalist Frederick Richard
We hope you can join us to celebrate Stoughton's hometown Olympic medalist Frederick Richard (SHS Class of 2022) this Sunday, October 6 from 12-1pm at Stoughton High School! (Doors open at 11am.)
During the event, there will be an interview with Frederick and his family. Do you have a question you would like asked? You can submit a question by emailing info@stoughtonschools.org.
Those attending will also have the chance to win a number of prizes, including tickets to see Frederick and other USA Gymnastics stars at the Gold Over America Tour taking place at the TD Garden the evening of October 6!
More info about the Key to the Town presentation at SHS can be found here.
Stoughton High Senior Parent/Guardian Night
Stoughton High is holding a Senior Parent/Guardian Night to share important information about successfully navigating senior year. Deadlines, expected expenses, and after high school planning will be discussed. The event takes place this Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30pm in the SHS Auditorium.
Athletics
It's another full week of action for our fall sports teams at Stoughton High and the O'Donnell Middle School.
There is a "Monday Night Futebol" doubleheader at Stoughton High! On Monday, September 30, the SHS boys varsity soccer team hosts Canton at 5:15pm, followed by the SHS girls varsity soccer team taking on the Bulldogs at 7:15pm. Both games will be played at Veterans Memorial Stadium at SHS on the turf field.
SHS Unified Basketball also has its first home game of the season this Thursday, October 3 at 3:45pm in the Stoughton High gymnasium. The Black Knights will be facing Oliver Ames. It is also teacher appreciation game.
Click here to see the athletics schedule for this week.
Fall Edition of the SPS RN Team Newsletter
The fall edition of the SPS RN Team Newsletter has all of the latest updates from the Health Services department. The newsletter includes info about Care Solace, annual screenings, dental days, reminders about food allergy guidelines, and more. Click here to read the newsletter.
Upcoming Events
Here are a few upcoming events over the next couple of weeks to have on your radar:
There is a virtual FAFSA info night that MassEdCo will be hosting for SHS (seniors and families only) on Tuesday, October 8 at 6pm. See the flyer for more info.
The Stoughton OASIS Coalition is hosting two parent workshops in collaboration with the Stoughton Public Schools:
On Tuesday, October 8 from 5-7pm at the O'Donnell Middle School learning commons there is a "Power of Positive Parenting" workshop for parents and guardians of preschool and elementary-school aged children. Click here for more info.
On Tuesday, October 15 from 5-7pm in the O'Donnell Middle School learning commons there is a parent workshop about "managing emotions of tweens and teens." This workshop is for parents and guardians of middle school and high school students. Click here for more info.
Please Update Your Student's Emergency Contact & Health Info
With the school year underway, we want to make sure we have accurate and updated emergency contact information and health information for your child. Please log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal account, click on the forms link in the left navigation menu and update any information that is not accurate in the two forms:
Current Student Health Information
Student Information/Emergency Form
Thank you for taking the time to complete this important task.
Receive Text Message Updates from SPS
Are you receiving text messages from the Stoughton Public Schools? We sent "The SPS Week Ahead" via text and email to all SPS families and staff. If you did not receive this text and have not been receiving texts from SPS so far this school year but would like to be receiving them, you can text YES to 79041 to opt-in to text messaging.
Helpful Links
Here are some helpful links to bookmark:
• 2024-2025 Calendar
• Breakfast & Lunch Menus (menus for October have been posted)
• School Handbooks
For updates and a look at all of the wonderful things our students are doing each day, follow our SPS Facebook and Instagram accounts.
District Newsletter
Miss last week's district newsletter? Click here to read it. The next edition will be sent to the community on Friday.