The day has finally come: our Decennial NEAS&C (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) visit begins Monday September 26th. A team of seven educators from Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be “attending” Apponequet for a three day stay, assessing our performance on academic and social standards and examining our facilities. This visit is part of the accreditation process for New England Schools. We will be showcasing our Vision of the Graduate, academics, safety, and facilities and highlighting all of the wonderful activities and achievements by our students and school community. We are very excited to welcome the team and to engage in self-reflection and growth.
Events from the past week:
Auditions for Select Choir were held.
The Apponequet Players held their auditions for the 2022 Fall Play, The Play That Goes Wrong and the cast members are excited and the stage crew eager for their part in this very creative play. Mark your calendars for November 18 and 19, 2022!
Class of 2024 held a meeting regarding fundraising
Student Council Night Meeting
Class of 2026 elections - Winners announced Monday
Congratulations to our Vision of the Graduate, Core Value winners:
Lily Brouillette - Achievement
London Ciulla - Random Act of Kindness
Wyatt Shea - Achievement
Porter Kelliher - Honor
Dylan Landry - Random Act of Kindness
Julianna DiCarlo - Random Act of Kindness
Nadia Howarth - Random Act of Kindness
Congratulations to this week’s Laker raffle winner for perfect punctuality: Katie Bettencourt
Events this past week include
Auditions for Select Choir
The Apponequet Players held their auditions for the 2022 Fall Play, The Play That Goes Wrong and the cast members are excited and the stage crew eager for their part in this very creative play.
Class of 2024
Student Council Night Meeting
LGBTQ+
Green Team
Plenty of opportunities to get involved!
Looking forward:
If you missed Picture Day or need a retake, ready your smile for November 4th.
Our Guidance Department will hold the second College Fair this coming week for grades 10-12. Many decked out in college swag this past week and took advantage of the time to speak with representatives and to gather materials. We look forward to another group of college reps!
All Senior yearbook materials are due on Friday October 7th using the Yearbook link in the Class of 2023 Laker Locker. Seniors who still need your Senior Photo taken for the yearbook, LifeTouch has added an additional date on Saturday October 8th. Please use the link in your Laker Locker to sign up. Or see Ms. Lima for more information!
2023 Yearbooks are also on sale now for all students and staff. Use the link in your Laker Locker to place your order today!
Our annual Homecoming Dance will be a Winter Ball this year! The decision to change the date to December 16th is a result of negotiations with last year’s venue and the Student Council’s desire to hold the venue at White’s of Westport which better supports our 500 plus guests. More information to follow!
The Fall athletic season is underway! Please check www.southcoastconference.org for all of our contest schedules and join us for exciting competition.
Varsity Fall Sports Standings: Football 1-1-0 , Field Hockey 1-2-0 , Volleyball 2-3-0, Golf 4-0-0, Boys Soccer 0-4-0, Girls Soccer 4-0-0, Boys Cross Country 4-0-0 and Girls Cross Country 4-0-0.
Please see the daily announcements on the ARHS website for shoutouts to our students.
Calling all Videographers!
The Mass Department of Transportation is once again holding its Safe Streets/Smart Trips High School Video Contest! Interested students must create a PSA that focuses on recognizing and explaining the various signs and pavement markings on the roadway, on school property, and/or in school zones. Submission deadline is by 11:00 am Friday, October 7, 2022.For more information please see Mrs. O’Brien in the library or visit the library website.
The Southeast Soccer Academy, SESA, is seeking 4 to 6 volunteers to field set up and take down (Putting down cones, picking them up, pop-up nets, corner flags), demonstrate some soccer skills and techniques, volunteer ref and volunteer coach as needed, distribute and collect reversible jerseys before and after events, etc. This recreational program is held at Bristol community college soccer fields September 18 through October 23, Sunday mornings from 8 AM till 10:15 AM. Volunteers preferably have some soccer experience but not required. Please see Mrs. Frizado in the Main Office for information. Community service hours will be awarded.
Reminders:
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.
Follow ARHS on Instagram - Arhs.lakernation - where we celebrate every day Laker life, events and our Core Value Award recipients. We have honored multiple students for their achievement, honor, resilience, self-advocacy and random acts of kindness.
Upcoming Dates:
September 30: grade release
September 29: College Fair
September 26-28: NEAS&C visit
October 7: Early Release @ 11:00 am
November 1: In-Service Day/No school for students
November 4: Picture Retakes
November 21: Parent-Teacher Night** (change from November 17)
November 18 & 19: Fall Play
December 16: Winter Ball