"The SPS Week Ahead" compiles a list of some of the events taking place throughout the district as well as some important reminders.
Stoughton High Showcase for Grade 8 Students & Families
Attention current 8th grade students and families: Please join the Stoughton High administration, department heads, and SHS student leaders on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the Stoughton High School Auditorium for the 8th Grade SHS Showcase.
This program is an introduction to all our 8th grade students and families of all SHS has to offer our students. You will hear all about SHS classes, requirements, opportunities, activities, clubs, sports, music, drama, and much more! In addition, you will receive important information about the course selection process which will begin for incoming 9th grade students in February.
Jones Early Childhood Center Open House for New Students
Attention families with students entering preschool: The Jones Early Childhood Center, located at 137 Walnut St., is holding an open house for new students on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The program runs from 5:30-6:30pm. Parents, guardians, and children are welcome! Come take a tour of the school and meet the staff!
Portuguese and Haitian Creole translators will be in attendance.
Click here for more information.
Stoughton High Theatre Program's Winter Production
The Stoughton High Theatre program's next production is coming up this weekend. SHS Theatre presents The Laramie Project:
Friday, January 31 at 6pm
Saturday, February 1 at 6pm
Sunday, February 2 at 4pm
All performances will take place in the SHS Auditorium. Tickets are available in advance by clicking here.
*Please note that the Laramie Project is based on a true story and actual interviews from real people surrounding the murder of Matthew Shepard. The play includes strong language and mature content including descriptions of homophobia, violence, and death.
School Committee Meeting on Tuesday
The Stoughton School Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in the conference room at the SPS District Office, 31 Pierce St. The public portion of the meeting starts at 7pm. An agenda for the meeting can be found here.
Stoughton High Recycling Club Clothing Drive
The Stoughton High Recycling Club is holding a clothing drive this week, January 27-31, in partnership with the Epilepsy Foundation. There will be collection boxes in several of our schools across the district. For more information, including a list of items that will be accepted and where you can donate, click here.
Nominations Being Accepted for SHS Hall of Fame for Extraordinary Achievement
We are looking for our next group of hall of fame alumni! Nominations for the Stoughton High Academic Hall of Fame for Extraordinary Achievement are being accepted. Eligible nominees are graduates of Stoughton High School who have achieved notable success in his/her chosen profession either from a singular extraordinary accomplishment, career of exceptional achievement, or significant contribution to society. Please submit nominations to: Dr. Joseph Baeta, Superintendent of Schools, 31 Pierce Street, Stoughton, MA 02072. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 31, 2025. Click here for more details.
Winter Sports Season
It is another busy week for Stoughton High and O'Donnell Middle School winter sports teams. Click here for a calendar view of upcoming games. And, click here to see schedules for each team.
One highlight from this week's schedule: Stoughton High is hosting the Hockomock League Wrestling Championship meet this Saturday, February 1, 2025. Wrestling is expected to begin at 9am in the SHS gymnasium.
For updates throughout the winter sports season, be sure to follow our Stoughton High School Athletics Facebook page.
Helpful Links
Here are some helpful links to bookmark:
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.