Laker Nation is in 2024 mode! Students and staff are back to end the semester strong on January 19th.
The Social Studies Department would like to invite the Sophomores and Juniors to participate in a field trip to Washington DC from March 2nd to March 5th. Packets with details on the trip and permission slips for the trip are available in the main office, so grab one today when you can. They are also available in the Laker Locker to print out and fill out at home. Return filled out packets AND full payment for the trip to Mr. Solomon in Room 142. Spots are limited.
DECA students are embarking on their annual District 8 overnight competition in Hyannis this week. 158 students will compete and continue to states and nationals later this school year. We wish them luck!
Congratulations and good luck to the following students invited to audition for the Southeastern District MMEA Senior Festival, January 5 & 6:
Colby Blais
Abby Hellwege
Peyton Parent
Conner Radley
Elijah Sullivan
Spring Musical:
It has been announced and all Dancing Queens rejoice; the Apponequet Players will be performing Mamma Mia! for this year’s spring musical! Cast lists have been posted and we congratulate our entire group of participants. Good luck in rehearsals!
Senior, Maggie Donovan, plans and executes the Integrated Music lesson this week!
Here is a list of clubs to join:
Student Government (class)
Student Council - J. Solomon, L. Mordini
Art, Share, Travel Club - K. Lima
Chorus/Select Choirs - E. Ledwith
DECA - F. Rosa, J. Cronin
LIFE (Lakers) - N. Briggs
Environmental Club - K. Marshall
Game Club/SHAPE - J. Giorlando
GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance) - A. Robidoux
Math Team - S. Pacheco
NHS (National Honor Society)-by invite - B. Ferreira
Tech and Engineering Club - J. Mare
Unified Basketball - N. Briggs
Yearbook - K. Desrosiers
All Booked at Apponequet - J. O’Brien
*Debate Club - M. Macek- New!
A Note from the Nurse:
Dear Families,
The health and safety of our students, families and staff are always our top priority.
As we head into the new year, we want to acknowledge that there have been many illnesses this season, and that families have inquired about Covid-19 testing and/or the availability of sending home test kits. In recognition of this, our district nurses have acquired Covid-19 test kits through the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. We would like to offer, to those that may need it, a Covid-19 test kit for their child. The kits can be sent home per parent/guardian request. There is a limited supply and will be given on an as needed basis.
We would like to note that there have been no current changes to practices or guidelines on Covid-19 at this time. FLRSD continues to follow the MA guidance which can be found at: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-isolation-and-exposure-guidance-for-children-and-staff-in-child-care-k-12-out-of-school-time-ost-and-recreational-campprogram-settings
As always please contact your school nurse with any questions.
Events and opportunities
We are so grateful for your support of the Laker Care Closet which stocks items for students with unmet needs or unexpected "situations" so that they may be able to better focus on school and achieve.
Please visit our regularly updated wishlist for needed items!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EJ3DPB697U1O?ref_=wl_share
Varsity Winter Sports Standings: Boys Basketball 3-3-0, Girls Basketball 3-2-0 , Boys Swim 1-3-0, Girls Swim 1-3-0, Boys Ice Hockey 2-3-0, Girls Ice Hockey 3-2-0, Boys Indoor Track 2-1-0 and Girls Indoor Track 3-0-0.
Please check www.southcoastconference.org for all of our contest schedules and join us for exciting competition and please see the daily announcements on the ARHS website for shoutouts to our students.
Student dismissal: Please visit freelake.org and choose the Apponequet website. Click on the “ARHS Parent Dismissal button” and complete the form to dismiss your student.
Reminder of Driving Instructions for Parents/Guardians
Drop Off - The school opens at 7:00 am and students are supervised in the Lecture Hall until the bell rings at 7:30 am.
Please note that both entrances are open for drop off this year. Vehicles must exit by the same side as they entered and are cautioned to drive carefully as our student drivers enter the building from the parking lot. Please contact the Main Office or SRO Bartholomew with any questions.
Pick Up - We continue to ask parents and guardians to park when arriving for pick up to ensure that cars do not block the bus lanes and Howland Road. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Main Office or SRO Bartholomew.
Upcoming Dates:
January 15 - Martin Luther King Day - No School
January 19 - Term 2/Semester 1 closes
January 22 - Term 3 begins; Class meetings held
January 30 - Scholarship Program Info Session for Parents/Guardians
February 2 - ½ Day - early dismissal
February 19-23 - February Vacation
Class of 2024 Important Dates & Information.pdf
Wellness Spotlight on Sophia Mendez who was recognized for her tremendous efforts to collaborate with her teammates/classmates throughout our volleyball unit.