SMHS was filled with festive spirit as teachers came together to greet students with Christmas carols and holiday favorites. Their performance created a joyful start to the school day. Moments like these highlight the strong relationships and welcoming culture that make SMHS such a special place during the holiday season.

SMHS will be celebrating Winter Spirit Week from December 15–19. Each day features a fun theme designed to bring our school community together and enjoy the holiday season. We encourage all students and staff to join in and show their Blue Knight pride.

• 12th Grade: White

• 11th Grade: Red

• 10th Grade: White

• 9th Grade: Red

Wear your favorite flannel or plaid patterns

Festive hats, scarves, headbands, and other holiday accessories

Bundle up and join the fun by wearing your warmest winter gear

Wear your favorite ugly sweater or pajamas to wrap up the week in festive style

We look forward to a great week of holiday spirit!

Monday – Holiday Colors

• 7th Grade: Green

• 8th Grade: Red

Tuesday – Holiday Character Day

Wednesday – Holiday Accessory Day

Thursday – Skiers vs. Swimmers

Friday – Jolly Jammies

Monday – Holiday Sweater

Tuesday – Winter Wonderland

The SMHS Unified Volleyball Cookie Decorating event on December 8 was a joyful way to wrap up an incredible season of growth, teamwork, and camaraderie. Over the fall months, students from across the school came together to build skills, support one another, and celebrate what it means to be part of an inclusive community.

The Unified Volleyball Club, open to all students September through December, continues to be a space where friendships thrive, confidence grows, and everyone feels welcome, on and off the court. The cookie-decorating celebration was the perfect finishing touch to a season filled with fun!

Welcome to Episode 2 of Knight Life! 

All Knight Life shows are written, filmed, edited and produced by SMHS's Broadcast Journalism class. Students are already in the midst of working on Episode 3! It's set to drop before break and promises to be an epic holiday experience for everyone!  

SANDWICH DECA hosted its first-ever Mock Role-Play Night last week in the SMHS Library, giving students the chance to practice real-world business scenarios and sharpen their presentation skills.

A sincere thank you to the 20+ community judges who volunteered their time and expertise to make the event such a success. Your support helps our students grow with confidence and professionalism!

Students in Mr. Dobbins’ Design I class and Mrs. D’Avena’s 7th Grade Art class are collaborating on a creative, cross-grade assignment focused on original textile design.

Design I students created custom patterns digitally and applied them to real-world items such as bags, dresses, and rugs, while 7th graders explored hands-on techniques using printmaking ink, paint, and thread on fabric.

Working in teams, students will bring their individual designs together into one cohesive display. Final concepts range from virtual car tours and magazines to websites and art galleries, highlighting creativity, collaboration, and the design process from concept to completion.

SMHS Students Take on Real-World Challenges Through the One8 Student Solve, an immersive experience that connects classroom learning with real-world problem solving. During the event, students worked in teams alongside industry and community mentors to tackle authentic challenges and develop creative, thoughtful solutions.

Partnering with the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a nonprofit organization that raises funds for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, students explored mission-driven challenges related to community engagement and large-scale event planning, gaining insight into how problem solving and innovation support meaningful impact.

One student team was mentored by Mr. Kevin Sareault, a 30-year Pan-Mass Challenge participant, whose long-standing commitment to PMC offered students a powerful perspective on leadership, service, and perseverance.

SMHS’s participation highlights our commitment to applied learning, community partnerships, and preparing students to see themselves as capable problem solvers beyond the classroom.

Students in Exploring Computer Science are strengthening their coding skills through hands-on work with Sphero robotics. This physical computing approach gives them immediate feedback, helping them learn to program quickly and confidently.

Throughout the week-long lesson, students move from basic driving and coding challenges to designing and building their own mini-golf courses—then programming their Sphero robots to successfully navigate each obstacle.

Students in the National Art Honor Society are excited to reveal MITTENS the LOBSTER, the newest character at Heritage Museums & Gardens.

For six years, NAHS students have painted the large cut-outs for fun photographs that families enjoy during Gardens Aglow.

Thank you to Heritage Museum and Gardens for supporting our talented artists!

Sandwich Soul shared the sweet sounds of holiday spirit recently by performing at the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony, and a holiday concert at St. John's Church, Sandwich. 

Grade 7 students thoroughly enjoyed visiting the kindergarten and first-grade classrooms to read stories with younger students. The older students relished the opportunity to step into leadership roles, reading with confidence, while the younger students eagerly listened, engaged with the stories, and looked up to their older peers.

The experience fostered meaningful connections across grade levels and highlighted the joy of learning, mentorship, and community.

On Tuesday, December 9, members of Rho Kappa, the National Social Studies Honor Society, visited the Town Archives at the Sandwich Public Library. Students viewed artifacts related to George L. Haines, a Sandwich resident who served during the Civil War. They also learned about the role of an archivist and explored ways to use the archives to deepen their own historical research.

Thank you to Sandwich Public Library for their valuable partnership with SMHS.

Senior members of the Rho Kappa History Honor Society: Hannah Sareault, Ella Muhlebach, and Breigh Falwell are conducting a project on significant historical events experienced by members of our Sandwich community.

If you are willing to be interviewed for their research, please complete the Google Form or reach out to the students by email. Your stories and perspectives will help bring this project to life. Thank you!

Last week SMHS SENIORS learned about scholarships and the application process. Mary Beth Horwood and Marielle Sullivan from the Cape Cod Association and Cape Cod Foundation, shared valuable information specifically designed for Cape Cod residents. They explained how to navigate applications, identify funding sources, and take proactive steps toward their post-secondary plans.

If you or your senior has any questions about the scholarship application process, please contact MELISSA MURPHY at mmurphy@sandwich.k12.ma.us

The Class of 2026 will celebrate the season with the annual Gingerbread House Decorating Event on December 23, 2025, during the school day. Students will work in pairs to design and build their own festive creations.

This SMHS tradition gives seniors a chance to unwind, have fun, and show off their creativity before heading into winter break.

We look forward to seeing the Class of 2026’s holiday masterpieces!

Students: The annual SMHS Poetry Out Loud competition will be on Friday, December 19.

Grade 9-12 Blue Knights have been practicing, and polishing their poetic performances. We’re excited to see them showcase their talents!

Come and enjoy a magical show!

KTC's ALICE IN WONDERLAND PERFORMANCES will be on the following dates:

December 18: 7:00 PM

December 19: 7:00 PM

December 20: 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

December 21: 2:00 PM

Adults: $10.00

Children/students: $5.00

Scan the QR code to pre-purchase tickets! Tickets will also be sold at the door.

See you there!

GO KNIGHTS!

First come first serve- Trips fill up fast! Turn permission slips and forms in ASAP

*The Bus will leave SHS parking lot PROMPTLY at 5:15 AM*

The bus will be returning to SMHS at approximately 8:00 PM.

*Rentals are available at the mountain but renting prior to the trip is a good option.

**Students are required to wear a helmet at all times while skiing and snowboarding**

Rental helmets are available at the mountain.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS?

Contact Mike McNeill at mmcneill@sandwich.k12.ma.us or stop by room C326

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Never been skiing or boarding? -YOU MUST See Mr. McNeill-(C326) for learn to ski/ride packages and you must have a learn to ski/ride buddy.

-NO REFUNDS    

At SMHS, we proudly recognize students who demonstrate proficiency in English and another language through the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy. This statewide honor acknowledges students who can read, write, and speak in two languages—and it comes with meaningful benefits. Students who earn the seal can qualify for college credit at Massachusetts state universities and graduate with a valuable credential that highlights their linguistic skills.

The Seal of Biliteracy is open to students who are bilingual in any language, whether learned at home, in school, or through personal experience. Many students who are fluent in another language don’t always realize they qualify, so we encourage families and students to explore this opportunity and learn more about the assessment process.

If you or your student is bilingual and interested in pursuing the Seal of Biliteracy, please reach out to Liam Kelly, World Language Department Chair at lkelly@sandwich.k12.ma.us

or Camila Oliveira, District EL Coordinator coliveira@sandwich.k12.ma.us

The Class of 2029 is kicking off its Fun Pasta Fundraiser to help raise money for future class events, including prom, homecoming, senior week, and graduation. It may seem far away, but it all starts now!

You can shop a variety of fun, themed pasta options, and a portion of every purchase goes directly to the Class of 2029.

Online Sales Open Until: December 15

Your support goes a long way! Thank you for helping our freshmen build toward an amazing senior year!

Cape Kid Meals has partnered with SMHS to assist all SANDWICH PUBLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES in need. 

The SMHS food pantry will be open every Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM–6:00 PM in room A100 at SMHS. Families can visit in person or place a food order by scanning the QR code. No appointment necessary.