As we head into April, we continue to focus on our Core Values of Achievement, Resilience, Honor, and Self-Advocacy. Our grade 10 students were focused and well-prepared for their ELA MCAS and we applaud their efforts. Math MCAS will be held on May 21st and 22nd and our grade 9 students will engage in Biology MCAS on June 4th and 5th. There is far more to Laker Nation than displaying our strong abilities on state testing. Grade 12 honors ELA students are practicing their presentation skills for their Senior Projects, Anatomy and Physiology students got up close and personal with a dissection of a sheep eye (see photos on the last page), and the Model UN class prepares for their first United Nations simulation on the Syrian Civil War, just to name a few. Authentic learning and engagement are everywhere!
We close term 3 today and begin our final term on Monday April 1st. Please be reminded that this is a half day for students.
Upcoming events for our students:
Apponecon is a great night of board games, ping-pong, video game tournaments, including Madden, NHL, Rocket League, Foosball, Just Dance, Chess and much more! The Student Council treats Laker Nation to this free event once a year. Come by between 5 and 10 pm to cosplay, snack on free food, and play!
Calling all Laker film enthusiasts and aspiring filmmakers! The Laker Film Festival, which will take place on May 1st from 6:00 - 7:30 PM, is open for student submissions. All student films are due by April 22nd to Ms. Sardelli. See Ms. Sardelli or your ELA teacher for the submission guidelines and application form.
Grade level meetings will be held on April 8th and 9th. Grades 9 and 10 will see a presentation from the District Attorney’s Office on Digital Safety during their meeting.
Prom tickets will be on sale for grades 12 and 11 beginning on April 9th.
On April 5th, grades 9-11 will engage in Career Day here at Apponequet, with 57 presenters to help students explore future pathways. Grade 12 will be dismissed early. Senior Lakers are welcome to attend if they choose to participate.
The District DEI-B monthly meeting will be on Tuesday April 2nd at 6 pm. Please join us!
Here we go again! Coming April 4th and 5th!
On Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23, Colby Blais, Conner Radley, and Elijah Sullivan participated in the MMEA All-State Music Festival. They performed with the All-State Chorus, made up of 200 of the best high school choir members in Massachusetts. The concert was held at Symphony Hall in Boston.
Attention Class of 2026! The Sophomore Semi on April 26th is quickly approaching! Tickets will be on sale to all grade 10 students in the cafeteria on Monday April 1st.
Check out some opportunities!!
New Bedford High School is offering a lifeguard course. The course is $300 per
person. Interested students can pick up information from the Athletic Director’s
Office or reach out at jcabucio@freelake.org. Course begins on April 24.
FLAA Baseball registration - Town Baseball registration
Shaan Barnick and Kora Santangelo, FLMS students and Ambassadors of Project 351 ask for your support of Cradles to Crayons. See our three drop off locations at ARHS!
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!
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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 Cafeteria 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:
March 28 - Apponecon
March 29 - No School
April 1 - ½ Day/Early Dismissal
April 5 - Career Day
April 4, 5 & 6 - Spring Musical
April 12 - 19 April Vacation
Classroom Highlights: Integrated Fitness Ice Skating!
Anatomy and Physiology dissection!
