Dressed in full lab safety gear, grade 8 students in Mr. Gifford and Mr. Watson’s Medical Detectives classes participated in an antibiotic resistance lab. The students ran experiments to identify the most effective antibiotic for treating an E. coli infection in a patient they had previously diagnosed. Great job to our up-and-coming medical researchers!
BOO! 👻SURPRISE YOUR STUDENT! 🎃
SENIOR MASQUERADE: OCTOBER 28
Help Make the Class of 2027 Senior Masquerade Unforgettable!
Thank you to everyone who has already donated to the Senior Masquerade! If you'd still like to make a donation, we are looking for individually wrapped candy, wrapped snacks, and gift cards to use as costume contest prizes. Please drop off all donations in the main office clearly labeled "Senior Masquerade."
The Masquerade will be on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00 PM in the SMHS cafeteria. The Masquerade is a cherished annual tradition and consistently one of the most fun, memorable events of senior year.
Thank you so much for your generous support in creating a fantastic evening for our seniors!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
🎓 Introducing Senior Spotlight!
Get to know the amazing members of the Class of 2027, one senior at a time!
Each week, the Castle Chronicles will feature a different senior and learn more about their interests, hobbies, future plans, and advice for younger students. Join us as we celebrate our seniors, their unique stories, and all the exciting things ahead. Stay tuned for a new spotlight each week!
MADISON LEWIS
GRADE 7 HEALTH SCREENINGS THIS WEEK
Grade 7 Health Screenings
Beginning Monday, October 26, nurses will be conducting the grade 7 state-mandated health screenings. These screenings will include:
Vision
Hearing
Height and weight
Postural screening
In addition, our social worker will be conducting SBIRT screenings: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment: anearly intervention approach used in schools to identify individuals who may be at risk for issues related to substance use or other health and behavioral concerns.
Important reminders:
If your child wears glasses or contact lenses, please make sure they have them.
For the postural screening, students will be asked to remove outer layers so the nurse can clearly see their back.
Please dress accordingly on Monday and Tuesday October 26 and 27
If you have any questions, please contact middle school nurse, Terese Dashuta at tdashuta@sandwich.k12.ma.us or District Nurse Coordinator, Jennifer Blackington at jblackington@sandwich.k12.ma.us.
MEET HISTORY TEACHER, MR. WELCH
School Safety: A Friendly Reminder
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
To help maintain a safe and secure environment for our students and staff, we ask that all families be aware that delivery services, including DoorDash, Uber Eats, and other food or package delivery companies, are not permitted on school campus during school hours. This policy helps us ensure the safety and security of our students, staff, and campus facilities.
We kindly ask all parents and guardians to review this expectation with their students.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep our school community safe.
PICTURE RETAKE DAY IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30.
Retake Picture Day is on Friday, October 30.
If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0744NEF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.
Sign Up: Students must register for upcoming visits in advance through their Naviance account.
Get a Pass: On the morning of the scheduled visit, students should report to the Guidance Suite to collect their pass containing the meeting location.
We encourage all upperclassmen to explore the schedule in Naviance and take advantage of these valuable sessions as they plan for post-secondary education.
Questions? Please contact School Counseling Department Chair Averill Davis at atdavis@sandwich.k12.ma.us
GRADE 8 SPOOKTACULAR DANCE
Upcoming Middle School Dances
It’s almost time for our youngest students to hit the dance floor and socialize! We are excited to announce our upcoming middle school dances, where students can enjoy great music, play games, hang out with friends and just have fun!
To help make these events extra special, we are asking for donations of individually wrapped snacks, chips, or candy for students to enjoy throughout the event.
If you are able to contribute, please drop off your donations at the Main Office. Kindly ensure all items are clearly labeled "Grade 8 Dance" or "Grade 7 Dance" so they reach the correct event.
Thank you so much for your generosity and support on behalf of our students!
GRADE 7 NEON DANCE
Knights Theatre Company Presents our Fall 2026 Production!
TRAP
By Stephen Gregg
Performance dates: November 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21
Fridays & Saturdays @ 7 pm, Sunday @ 2 pm
Tickets: $5 for students, $10 for adults / Tickets will be sold the week of November 9.
Menachap, California. An incomprehensible event: every person in the audience of a high school play falls unconscious – every person but one. Using interviews with witnesses, loved ones, first responders and the investigators pursuing the case, a theatre ensemble brings the story of the strange event to life, documentary-style. But as the strands weave together into an increasingly dangerous web, it becomes clear that this phenomenon might not be entirely in the past. Unnerving, exhilarating and wildly inventive, you’ve never walked into anything quite like TRAP.
Please be advised: TRAP features flashing lights, loud noises, and spooky situations. Parental discretion is advised for anyone under the age of 10!
