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CASTLE CHRONICLES 10.14.25

Posted Date: 10/14/25 (07:16 AM)


CASTLE CHRONICLES

October 14, 2025

KNOT YOUR AVERAGE FIELD TRIP!

Students listening to instructor at Adventure Park at Heritage
Student on a tree top platform getting a zip line ready
Students walking on a rope ladder at Heritage Park
Students on a Tree top platform at Heritage Park

7 Ziplines. 5 Treetop Trails. 1 Unforgettable Adventure!

The 8th grade class enjoyed an unforgettable day at The Adventure Park at Heritage! Students spent the school day outdoors, challenging themselves on seven ziplines and five treetop trails high above the ground. The trip was the perfect mix of fun and teamwork, as students encouraged one another, faced their fears, and created lasting memories together. It was an unforgettable experience that combined adventure, confidence-building, and connection.

Thank you to the SMHS PTSA for their generous contribution which helped offset the cost of this field trip!
Student on a zip line at Heritage Park
Student walking a step ladder in between trees
Group shot of 8th Graders at Heritage Park
 

Behind the Mic with Brendan Fitzgerald, Class of 2001

The SMHS Sports & Broadcasting class had the opportunity to connect with Brendan Fitzgerald, a Sandwich High School Class of 2001 graduate who has built an impressive career in sports media.
Brendan shared his journey from his early days at FOX 25 and ESPN to his current role as a play-by-play announcer for the UFC. He spoke about the lessons he’s learned along the way, offered advice for students interested in sports broadcasting, and shared valuable insights about finding your voice in a competitive industry.
We’re proud to see our alumni continuing to inspire Blue Knights by sharing their experience and expertise with today’s students.
Thank you, Brendan!
Social Media post with SMHS grad Brendan Fitzgerald with UFC logo
 

SMHS CLUB REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Students with Best Buddies sign at Club Fair
Student signing up for Key Club
Club registration for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Please register using the link below.


If you have any questions about clubs, please contact Sean Donovan, Student Activities and Athletic Director, at sdonovan@sandwich.k12.ma.us.
 

🎓Your Future Starts Here: Upcoming College Visits

Hey Juniors & Seniors — curious about different colleges? Want to hear what campus life is really like? This is your chance! College reps will be visiting SMHS next week to chat, share info, and answer your questions.
This is a great way to explore schools, make connections, and get the inside scoop on different colleges!
Sign up through Naviance.
List of College visits for next week at SMHS
 

ALL CAPE COLLEGE DAY: OCTOBER 15

Students are invited to attend the 59th Annual All Cape College Day on Wednesday, October 15 from 3:30 PM–5:30 PM at BARNSTABLE HIGH SCHOOL.
This annual event brings together 150+ colleges, technical schools, and military branches—all in one place.
It’s a great opportunity for students to explore programs, ask questions about campus life, financial aid, and admissions, and start planning their path after graduation.
All Cape College Day is open to ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, including freshmen and sophomores who are just beginning to think about college, as well as juniors and seniors currently in the college search and application process.
Flyer for the 59th Annual All Cape College Day 2025 at Barnstable High School, featuring 150+ colleges and info for students.
 

AP REGISTRATION REMINDER

Image reminding AP students to complete the registration process
Attention AP Students — if you have not yet completed the AP registration process, please visit Ms. Murphy or your school counselor in the Guidance Office as soon as possible.
AP Exam fees are due in the Guidance Office.
If you haven’t already done so:
  1. Complete the AP Exam Registration Form (linked below).
  2. Return the form with your exam payment to the Guidance Office.
  3. Go to the College Board website and join your AP Classroom(s).
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your school counselor for assistance.
AP Registration Form
 

✨ Meet the Class of 2026: Weekly Feature by Lillian Barbosa✨

KYLA DARMON

ALL ABOUT KYLA DARMON:

@SMHS-SPORTS); VARSITY LACROSSE, VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY LEAGUE ALL STAR 

CLUBS: KEY CLUB, EYE-TO-EYE, ADAPTIVE DANCE, D.E.C.A and BEST BUDDIES

Outside SMHS- COMMITTED to ASSUMPTION COLLEGE to play D2 LACROSSE

What senior event are you most excited for? SIX FLAGS, BOAT CRUISE

What’s your go to song? NO BROKE BOYS

Dream job? FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST

What’s your favorite lunch spot on Cape? THE PILOT HOUSE

Favorite beach? SANDWICH DOWNS
 

NATHANIEL HUNT JR.

ALL ABOUT NATHANIEL HUNT 
@SMHS- SPORTS Varsity lacrosse CAPTAIN 
CLUBS: Fishing club
 
What senior event are you most excited for? Six Flags

What’s your go to song? Man in the Box, Alice In Chains

Dream job? FireFighter 
 
Fun Fact Went to Tennessee to fish in the High School Championship

What’s your favorite lunch spot on cape?- The Local

Favorite beach- Sandy Neck
 

CONFERENCES ARE OCTOBER 15

Parent Teacher Conferences are October 1 from 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM and on October 15 from 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM and from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Please sign up here: https://www.myconferencetime.com/smhsconferences. 
Questions? Please call (508) 888-4900 or send an email to Colleen Davidson at cdavidson@sandwich.k12.ma.us.
Schedule a conference with your student's school counselor! Image of the Blue Knight on a pencil cap.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR CONFERENCES!

Please join us for the second round of Conferences on October 15 ! These 10-minute, individual meetings with your student’s teachers and counselor are a wonderful opportunity to strengthen the school-home partnership, hear about your student’s progress, and work together to support their success.

Parents can select the time that work best for their family schedule, and students are always welcome to attend.

COUNSELOR CASELOADS:
Grades 7 & 8: NICOLE ALEXANDER

GRADES 9-12 / ALL STUDENT LAST NAMES STARTING WITH A: KATHY LUCAS

GRADES 9-12 / STUDENT LAST NAMES STARTING WITH B THROUGH G: SERENA SIMMS

GRADES 9-12 / STUDENT LAST NAMES STARTING WITH H THROUGH M: LYNNE DONOGHUE

GRADES 9-12 /STUDENT LAST NAMES STARTING WITH N THROUGH Z: CHRISTINE CARROLL

Please remember, we are happy to communicate at any time. You don’t have to wait for conferences if a question or concern arises.

If you have questions about the sign-up platform, please reach out to our Technology Department Chair, Colleen Davidson, for assistance.

We look forward to seeing you at conferences!
 

OCTOBER CALENDAR

October calendar:
9.29: school picture day
9.30: last day to order a discounted yearbook
10.01: parent teacher conferences 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
10.02: CREDIT FOR LIFE (grade 12)
10.06: Financial Aid Night / 6:00 PM in the SMHS library
10.13: NO SCHOOL
10.15: Conferences 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM and 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
10:17: Homecoming Game at 6:00 PM
10.18: Homecoming Dance at 7:00 PM SMHS
10.21: PSAT / NMSQT 7:30 AM
10.24 and 10.25: Spooky Knights Halloween at Heritage Museum and Gardens
10.29: Senior Masquerade at 6:00 PM
 

AUTHOR MITCH ALBOM COMING TO SMHS!

CAPE COD BOOK FESTIVAL INFORMATION with 4 authors: Susan Orleans who will be at the Cotuit Center for the Arts on 10.18 from 11:00 - 12:00.
Mitch Albom, who will be at SMHS on 10/24 from 6:30 - 8:00PM.
Eliana Ramage who will be at the Cotuit Center for the Arts on 10/25 from 1:30 -2:30 PM and finally Joseph Finder who will be at the Cotuit Center for the Arts on 10/25 from 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM. 
This event is sponsored by Ticombs Bookshop and the Cape Cod Book Festival.
For tickets and questions, please visit capecodbookfestival.com
As part of the second annual Cape Book Festival renowned author Mitch Albom (Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven) will give a facilitated book talk about his new work, Twice, on Friday, October 24 at 6:30 pm in the Sandwich Middle High School Auditorium.

Mr. Albom's books have collectively sold 42 million copies worldwide; have been published in 51 territories and in 48 languages around the world; and have been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically-acclaimed television movies.

Tickets for this event are $10.00 (without book) and $32.49 (with book) and may be purchased at this link.
 

ORDER MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOKS NOW!

Blue Knight icon with the text Middle School Yearbook
The middle school yearbook is currently on sale. Books will be delivered in the spring (usually early June). Current prices through October 31st are $27 per book. That's $9 off the final sale price of $34. To purchase your book, go to the following link:


Prices go up to $34 after October 31st. Books tend to sell out, so to ensure your student gets a yearbook, buy one now!

If your student is interested in helping to create the yearbook, they can join the Middle School Yearbook Club! We meet every Monday from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM in Room D265. We have yearbook courses in high school, and juniors and seniors who hold leadership positions on the high school staff are eligible for the Quill and Scroll Honor Society, a prestigious national journalism honor society.

Students interested in photography, journalism, graphic design, or business are encouraged to join. The ​middle school club is a great training ground for students to get a head start on potential editor positions when they get to high school. 
We also welcome photos you have of sports, club activities, or other school activities throughout the year.

Please email Mr. Scott Childress at schildress@sandwich.k12.ma.us with questions.
 

PHOTO RETAKES NOVEMBER 3, 2025

PICTURE RETAKES WILL BE NOVEMBER 3, 2025.
PHOTOS WILL BE SENT HOME TODAY. LIFETOUCH WILL BE BACK ON CAMPUS ON NOVEMBER 3, 2025 FOR RETAKES
LIFETOUCH PICTURE RETAKE INFORMATION:
School Name: Sandwich Middle High School
Picture Day Date: Monday, November 3
Picture Day ID: EVTT298RQ

photo of BLUE, the SMHS support dog
 
Image of an orange background with the title: Spooky Knights Halloween October 24 and October 25 at Heritage Museum and Gardens. Images of bats, a full moon, a tree and a ghost decorate the post.
Spooky Knights Halloween:
A Community Fundraiser at Heritage Museums & Gardens serves as an important fundraiser for the SMHS Parent Teacher Student Association, the SMHS Junior and Senior Classes, the SMHS National Art Honor Society, and Heritage Museums & Gardens. Tickets are $14 for everyone age three and over, and children two and under are free. 

All tickets are date and time specific, and attendance is limited to provide a safe, high-quality experience for all. Tickets are non-refundable and are only valid for the date and entry time for which they are purchased.

To purchase your tickets to the Spooky Knights event, please follow the directions below:
Ticket Purchase Directions
 
Please sign up at https://signup.com/go/WhVAeDL to donate a single layer cake or set of 6 cupcakes to the junior and senior event during Spooky Knights Halloween Fundraiser at Heritage on Oct. 24 & Oct. 25.
All cake donations will be used as prizes during the Musical Cakes event run by the junior and senior classes. Homemade or store bought are both accepted with gratitude.
Thank you in advance for your support! Proceeds support Senior Week activities and the prom.

CAKE & CUPCAKE DONATIONS NEEDED!

Please sign up to donate a single layer cake or set of 6 cupcakes to the junior and senior event during Spooky Knights Halloween Fundraiser at Heritage on Oct. 24 & Oct. 25.
All cake donations will be used as prizes during the Musical Cakes event run by the junior and senior classes. Homemade or store bought are both accepted with gratitude.
Thank you in advance for your support!
 
Football Game 10.17.25 at 6:00 PM in DeConto Stadium
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It was wonderful to see so many students come out to support our Blue Knights football team at the October 3rd game!

As we look ahead to this Friday night’s Homecoming game, we’d like to share a few reminders to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone:

  • All spectators must remain in the stadium; the surrounding fields (baseball, softball, and soccer) are off-limits.
  • Students 12 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Thank you for helping us maintain a positive environment. We look forward to another exciting night of football and cheering on our team together.

GO KNIGHTS! 🏈
 
HOMECOMING DANCE ANNOUNCEMENT:
SMHS students in grades 9-12 are invited to the Homecoming Dance at SMHS Gymnasium on October 18 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Tickets are $20.00 and will be sold in October.
 

COSTUMES READY? THE SENIOR MASQUERADE AWAITS!

SENIOR MASQUERADE ON OCTOBER 29 AT 6:00 PM IN THE SMHS CAFETERIA. INCREDIBLE PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUME, BEST DUP, GIFT CARDS AND MORE!
Dear Parents/Guardians of the CLASS of 2026,

The Senior Class is excited to celebrate with our Senior Masquerade on Wednesday, October 29. To help make the event extra special, we are asking for donations of candy, festive snacks, desserts, and drinks for our seniors to enjoy during the evening.

If you’re able to contribute, please sign up using this link, Https://signup.com/go/gDzBAzj.

Your support helps make this event a memorable and fun night for our seniors—we truly appreciate your generosity and involvement!

Thank you for helping us celebrate the Class of 2026!
 

STUDENTS, STAFF & PARENTS/GUARDIANS NEEDED FOR SMHS's SCHOOL COUNCIL. THE FIRST MEETING IS OCTOBER 20, 2025.

SMHS School council volunteers needed. The School Council meets on the 3rd Monday of every month from 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM in the main office conference room. Advise on school policies, promote school improvement, facilitate communication, organize events and activities and support strategic planning. Interested? 
Please complete this form. https://forms.gle/occicHRf2oErkQit7
 

SMHS SHOWCASE 11.13.25

You're invited to the SMHS Annual Showcase Event on November 13, 2025 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Join us for an inspirational evening where you can explore, discover and experience all that SMHS has to offer.  
Questions? Call (508) 888-4900.
Current and prospective students and families are welcome!
 
Black background with a camera, the Blue Knight icon and the words: Senior Portraits due on November 3, 2025

Smile, Seniors! Portrait Submissions Close Nov. 3

Upload your SENIOR PORTRAIT by NOVEMBER 3, 2025.

Please include your senior quote and list of activities along with your portrait. Scan the QR code to go to our website and follow the directions. 

Note: REMEMBER to choose PORTRAITS as the category to upload your photos. 


Questions? Please contact Mr. Childress at schildress@sandwich.k12.ma.us
 

GRADE 7 DANCE: NOVEMBER 7, 2025

7th GRADE DANCE: WINTER WONDERLAND
POSTER THAT HAS THE FOLLOW TEXT:
Come join us for a night of fun! It's a great way to kick off the winter and make memories you won't forget!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
SMHS CAFETERIA FROM 6:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Permission slips available November 3 - November 7. 
Cost: $10.00
Snack Bar items: $1.00
 

GRADE 8 DANCE: NOVEMBER 14, 2025

Grade 8 Dance on November 14 in the SMHS Cafeteria from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. 
Tickets are $10.00 and will be sold during lunches from 11/10-11/14.
The theme is a Night in Rio. 
The poster has images of colorful feathers and masks and Rio dancers.
 
Poster of a small book being open with 2 hands with a trophy, graduation cap, pencil and the words: Order your 2026 Yearbook with a Blue Knight icon.
High school families,
Order your high school yearbook now!


Contact Mr. Childress at schildress@sandwich.k12.ma.us with any questions. 
 

YOUNG ADULT AUTHOR TO VISIT SANDWICH

A SPELL TO WAKE THE DEAD
YOUNG ADULT AUTHOR NICOLE LESPERANCE IN CONVERSATION WITH COREY FARRENKOPF
October 25 at 2:00 PM at Sandwich Public Library.
Event hosted by the Sandwich Public Library and Titcomb's Bookshop.
Questions should be directed to Sandwich Public Library.
 

ORDER BLUE KNIGHT SPIRITWEAR BY 11.01.25!

Order Deadline: November 1 for Sandwich Blue Knight SPIRIT WEAR. This is the only order of the 2025-2026 school year! Pre-order your spirit wear here: https://sandwichknights.memberhub.com/store 
Hoodies & t-shirts
Once the group order is received from our local vendor, you will receive an email with the date/time to pick up items at SMHS. 
This order opportunity is sponsored by the SMHS PTSA.
Contact SANDWICHHIGHPTSA@YAHOO.COM with questions.
 

ADVENTURE AWAITS WITH TROOP 47: JOIN NOW!

POST WITH THE FOLLOWING TEXT:
READY TO START YOUR SCOUTING ADVENTURE?
SANDWICH TROOP 47 WELCOMES NEW SCOUTS AGES 11-18

JOIN OTHER SANDWICH TEENS AND ENHANCE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS, SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY AND HAVE FUN! ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CAMPING, HIKING, SERVICE PROJECTS AND SOCIAL EVENTS.
SCOUTS DEVELOP OUTDOOR SURVIVAL SKILLS AND SELF-CONFIDENCE THROUGH ACTIVITIES PLANNED BY THE SCOUTS, FOR THE SCOUTS!
FOR INFORMATION, EMAIL TROOP47SANDWICHMA@GMAIL.COM
 
SANDWICH CREST: bLUE AND WHITE WITH A KNIGHT ON HORSEBACK HOLDING A FLAG WITH AN S ON IT. UNDER THE HORSE IS THE WORD BLUE KNIGHTS.

SMHS BLUE KNIGHTS