News from Seekonk High School

November at SHS brings the retirement of two veteran teachers in the World Language Department. After years of dedicated service as Spanish teachers Mrs. Hilda Pelicano and Mrs. Cheryl Geremia are retiring.

We wish them well in the next chapter of their life. With that we welcome two new teachers, Dr. Rosamaria Carlozzi and Ms. Taylor Johnson. We are fortunate to have such experienced teachers join ourfaculty.

The guidance department hosted a College Financial Aid Night on October 24th and continues to schedule times for seniors to work with school counselors on the Common Application. More than 200 students participated in the PSAT given on October 10th at the school. Guidance will be meeting with juniors to let them know about signing up for the Armed Services Aptitude Battery, ASVAB, which will be given here in December.

The Model United Nations Team traveled to St. John’s last weekend for a successful event. The class of 2019 held their Senior Supper at the Hillside Country Club on October 27th. All classes are gearing up for Spirit Week activities, Classes are finalizing their theme for the week, ordering t-shirts and starting on decorations. A school dance has been added to the list of Spirit Week Activities this year.

Parent Conference Night will be on November 15th from 6:30-8:30pm. Parents are asked to sign up for a meeting time through the Sign-Up Genius tool that is found on the school home page. The site will be live from November 5th through the 11th
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From The school nurse: Flu season is upon us and all students are encouraged to get a flu shot, especially those with asthma, diabetes, immune-compromised illnesses (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis) and cardiac problems. Local pharmacies are now offering flu shots to children over the age of 9.
The school is in need of another wheelchair if anyone has one to donate. Please contact Mrs. Rok at ext. 62119 or rokp@seekonkschools.org.

The MDPH requires all grade 10 students are required to submit a recent physical to Mrs. Rok by Jan. 9, 2019. Dr. Wendy Cohen, School Physician, will be conducting sports physicals on Nov. 29, 2018 at 2 PM in Mrs. Rok’s office. All students who are participating in winter sports needs an updated physical on file.  Please pick up a form if your child is coming for a sports physical.

Athletic News:
For all those participating in Winter Sports this year, please mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 14th. This is the date for the Mandatory MIAA Pre Season Meeting for all student-athletes and their parents. A brief general presentation will take place in the auditorium at 6:30 followed by individual sports meetings led by the Head Coaches and members of the coaching staff.
Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams who concluded their dual meet season undefeated and Champions of the South Coast Conference Gold Division. The teams traveled to the Cape Cod Fairgrounds to take part in the Twilight Cross Country Meet on October 19th where they were the winning team.

The Boys Soccer Team has qualified for the Playoffs where they are the undefeated SCC Gold Division Champions. We wish them well in the playoff tournament.

The Girls Soccer Team is the SCC Gold Division Champions and are moving on to the playoffs. We wish them well.