Graduation 6/2/23 : Class of 2023
May 29, 2023
Good evening,
I hope you have had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. It certainly provided the weather for an abundance of activities to celebrate and start off the Summer Season. However, there is still a bit more to accomplish at Stoneham High School.
For our Seniors it’s a week of activities followed by Graduation Commencement on the Athletic Field Friday evening at 6:30pm. We thank our Seniors for the success and accomplishments you have demonstrated these past four years. You have faced unprecedented challenges and have certainly shown you have the ability and capacity to overcome and find success. We wish the Class of 2023 a fun week of laughter, tears of joy and positive reflection. Enjoy the moment and continue to be smart, safe and healthy in your choices and decisions.
For our remaining students the smell of Summer is in the air. The excitement is real. Focus and effective time management is essential. Students have eight more days of classes and FLEX block opportunities before Final Exams on Friday, June 8. Students are strongly encouraged to utilize these remaining opportunities to complete any missing assignments and to best prepare for final exams to support a strong and successful completion of the school year.
Here’s to a good week! Go Spartans!
Best,
Bryan Lombardi
Principal
Communication
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Daily Bulletin Student Handbook Program of Studies ● 2023 -2024 Program of Studies Daily Schedule ● Daily Schedule with Lunch Assignments HERE SHS Calendar ● SHS School Year Calendar HERE Parking and Traffic Route Map ● Updated Driving routes / parking Map HERE Social Media Links ● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shs.principal.184 ● Instagram: bluespartanshs 2022 - 2023 SHS Club and Student Organizations |
Save the Date
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May 30: Senior Prom May 31: Senior Academic Awards & Scholarships June 1: Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony June 1: Senior Picnic June 2: Graduation June 6: Grade 9 - 11 Academic Award Night / Auditorium @ 6:00pm June 6 & 7; Grade 10 Biology MCAS June 7: Sports Banquet, Athletic field, 6:00pm June 8 - 13; Grade 9 - 11 Final Exams / Half Days with 12:15 dismissal ● June 8: A and B exams ● June 9: C and D exams ● June 12: E and F exams ● June 13: G and Make up exams June 13: Last day of school / Half day / 12:15 dismissal |
Stoneham High School Sports Banquet
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SHS Sports Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7th at 6:00pm on the stadium field, weather permitting. |
Senior Prom
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As a reminder for any student guest attending the Class of 2023 Senior Prom and as stated in the SHS Student Handbook, school attendance is required up to 12:15pm on the day of any dance / prom. |
Senior Obligations
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Senior obligations, which include chromebook and charger, specific class or library books, test fees or any other outstanding financial obligation to Stoneham High School, must be resolved prior to participation in any and all Senior Events including Graduation Commencement. Chrome books / Charger ● Replacement costs per SPS Chromebook Policy: ○ Chargers / $25.00 ○ Chromebook / $200.00 ● Link for online payments ○ https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx?TID=32812 |
Senior Events Info
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Senior event details and updates HERE Graduation Parking Guest parking for the Graduation Commencement will be available in both of the SHS parking lots. Perimeter parking along the lower parking lot will be allowed along the cement jersey barriers along the right side of the lower parking lot as well as along the area typically marked for morning drop off. Overflow parking will be available on our current lacrosse field; this lot will be staffed to assist you. Physical needs parking spaces will be available in marked spaces in the upper Faculty Parking lot. If you have a family member /s requiring closer access to the Athletic Field access please contact Principal Bryan Lombardi ( blombardi@stonehamschools.org ) |
Student Parking
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The student parking lot is in transition as our Senior’s daily school use significantly decreases with the end of classes and finals and a remaining week of evening activities. We also know that our many other student drivers who have patiently and creatively utilized off grounds parking are eager for an on campus parking spot. With this in mind our student parking lot, those spaces painted in white or those spaces painted by Seniors will follow the schedule below for the remainder of the school year. Student Parking Area (White lined) ● Tuesday, May 30: Senior parking, Class of 2023, parking spaces in effect ○ Senior Checkout and Cap and Gown Pick Up ● Wednesday, May 31: Open Parking ● Thursday, June 1: Open Parking ● Friday, June 2: Senior parking, Class of 2023, parking spaces in effect ○ Graduation Rehearsal ● Monday, June 5 - Tuesday, June 13: Open Parking Reminder, Blue outlined spaces are Faculty / School Business Assigned Only |
Grade 9 - 11 end of year Final Exam Schedule
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6/8 - 6/13 Final Exam Testing Schedule All students, other than the exemptions below, are required to attend school for their course/s final exam. Finals exemptions ● AP ○ Students who took an AP exam for an AP class do not need to take a final or come into school for the testing period of their AP class. ○ AP students who did not take the AP exam are required to come in for their AP class final. ● Biology ○ Students who took the Bio MCAS do not need to take a biology final or to come into school for the testing period of their biology class. Schedule ● Test Session 1: 8:15am - 10:05am ○ Break: 10:05 - 10:25 ● Test Session 2: 10:25am - 12:15pm ● Early dismissal each day of 12:15 (6/8 - 6/13) ● Students with no makeup exam on Wednesday, 6/13, are dismissed at 10:05am Thursday, 6/8 A: 8:15am - 10:05am Break: 10:05 - 10:25 B: 10:25am - 12:15pm Dismissal: 12:15pm Friday, 6/9 C: 8:15am - 10:05am Break: 10:05 - 10:25 D: 10:25am - 12:15pm Dismissal: 12:15pm Monday, 6/12 E: 8:15am - 10:05am Break: 10:05 - 10:25 F: 10:25am - 12:15pm Tuesday, 6/13 G: 8:15am - 10:05am Break: 10:05 - 10:25 Make Up: 10:25am - 12:15pm |
Chromebooks Grades 9 - 11 / Summer
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This year the SPS Technology Department has determined that Chromebooks for students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will NOT be required to turn in their Chromebook on the last day of school and will be permitted to take the Chromebook home for the Summer. Students are responsible for the safety, security and care of their Chromebook and charger. Students should not wait until the start of the 2023-2024 school year to report any needed services. If a student has a need for any repair work at any time between now and the start of the 2023-2024 school year they should email helpdesk@stonehamschools.org. Students will receive a response of when to bring in the Chromebook for the needed service. |
Attention Students / Summer Employment Opportunities
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If you are 16 years old or older and interested in a Summer job please see below: Title: STEM Summer Camp Counselor Dates: Session 1: Tuesday, June 20 - Friday, June 23 Session 2: Monday, June 26 - Thursday, June 29 Hours: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Pay: $15/hr Age Requirements: Minimum of 16 years old Responsibilities: STEM Summer Camp Counselors will be assigned a group of campers to assist and support them throughout the day, including but not limited to: ● attending camp orientation ● working with entering 5-8th grade campers ● assisting campers with daily activities ● leading ice-breaker activities with campers ● monitoring lunch and recess ● assisting lead instructors with daily activities ● helping with set-up and clean-up ● assisting with arrival and dismissal If you are interested, please send a brief letter of interest to STEM Camp Director Ashley Puopolo at apuopolo@stonehamschools.org. Letter of interest must be received no later than June 19. |
New SHS Building Progress Report in Pictures 5/22 - 5/26
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New SHS Construction Project ● A week in pictures ○ Weekly Progress Report HERE |
Drivers / Parking Lot: Follow Traffic Patterns / 15 MPH or less driving speed
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This is a reminder of the expectation for all drivers to follow the designated traffic routes and patterns, regardless of the time of day or how full or empty the parking lot. Drivers are not to cut through the parking lot crossing over parking spaces. Drivers must follow the designated traffic routes. Cutting through the parking lot only causes confusion to other drivers and pedestrians and creates an unsafe environment. Drivers are also reminded that driving speeds on SHS grounds is 15 MPH or less. Let’s all work together to create an efficient and safe driving and parking lot for our school community |
Building Security / School Doors / Entrance and Exit
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A reminder that all school external doors are locked and secure for the duration of the school day, 8:15am - 2:50pm. Exit and entrance during the school day is only through the Main Lobby Entrance. All school visitors must enter and exit through the Main Entrance Doors. Students found entering or exiting any exterior school door other than the Main Entrance during school day hours will receive disciplinary action. A secure physical space is an essential component for school safety and security. We all play a role in school safety and compliance of this policy is essential. We thank you for your support. |
Parent Resources /Community Behavioral Health Centers
Free COVID Test Kits
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Through a joint DESE / DPH program Stoneham High School has been provided free COVID Test Kits for students, households and faculty. These free test kits are available in the Main Office. |
Spartan Gear
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Spartan Gear is available throughout the school year. Show your Spartan Spirit HERE |