News and Announcements

Each spring, students with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or above are invited to apply for membership in this prestigious national academic club. In order to be selected, students must demonstrate not only excellent scholarship, but also leadership, service, and character in their school and community. Membership offers scholarships, awards, and benefits on college applications.

On March 24, eight students traveled to Baystate Franklin Medical Center for the Annual "Blood and Guts" Career exploration event. Students had the opportunity to rotate through respiratory therapy, HR, pharmacy, obstetrics, surgery, and more to gain first-hand exposure to careers in the medical field.

Baystate is offering a new Ask Me! Program this summer for students ages 14 and 15 and has the Explorer's program for students 16 and over. Flyers are available in student services.

As was the case last year, I will hold regular virtual office hours. You don’t need an appointment to come and talk with me and share your thoughts on what goes on at MTRS. I will try to be available for the whole 60 minutes, but can't always guarantee it at our busy school. The next drop in will take place on April 11 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

Meeting ID: meet.google.com/jtz-yhet-ipo
Phone Number: (US)+1 (813) 773-5581
PIN: 636 883 303

On Friday, April 18, middle school students will participate in Career Day- a morning event designed to expose students to a variety of different career paths. They will learn about a day-in-the life of different professionals through hand-on activities and presentations. We are still looking to fill a few presenter spots. If you are interested in presenting your career to middle school students, please email Taffy Ruggeri for more information.

Please join us for our spring music concert on Thursday, April 17. We look forward to sharing our music with you!

There is no school on Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25 for our April break. School resumes on Monday, April 28. Have a safe and enjoyable break!

On April 2, from noon to 2:30 p.m., Mohawk Trail Regional School will host student-led conferences. These conferences are central to the school's transition to standards-based teaching and learning. They provide an opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning experiences. They also encourage reflection on progress made thus far and allow students to set meaningful academic goals for the remainder of the school year. All students are encouraged to participate in this important event to engage in their learning journey.

We were saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Coach Zack Turner in late February. Zack had a huge impact on Mowhawk Trail, and we will miss him. Please see his obituary notice in The Recorder. 

Families of current grade 6 students who will be coming to MTRS in August, please look out for an email with lots of news about upcoming news and activities in relation to starting in grade 7. You can read the special edition newsletter for students entering grade 7.

We are in a particularly slushy time of year, and the custodial team does a great job in helping keep all our floors clear and safe. Thank you for helping remind your students to use the mats by the doors and wear appropriate footwear when using the gym. Please reach out to your child's counselor if you have any shoe-related concerns.

This year’s senior class is gearing up to begin their Capstone projects, which are happening in the spring semester this year. We are excited to roll out this scheduling shift, as it allowed students to get through the bulk of the college and scholarship application season without the added layer of Capstone. Additionally, holding Capstone in the spring gave students an opportunity to set up internships, start their projects early through independent study, and do background research during supported advisory sessions. This year’s senior class is bubbling with great Capstone ideas and they are poised to launch their projects right at the beginning of the semester.

Mark your calendars! This year’s formative presentations will be on March 20 and 21, summative presentations will be on May 15 and 16, and seniors will showcase their projects for the public during our Pathways event before senior awards on May 29.

Interested in being involved in Capstone? Students are responsible for finding experts in their chosen field and inviting community members to sit on their panels, but we are always happy to expand our network and help students make connections. Please visit the Capstone website for more information, and email Capstone coordinator Rachel Hoogstraten if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.

Our district updates have a new name! We hope you'll find our regular MTRSD S'Updates to help keep you informed throughout the school year. Check back often for the latest going on in our schools.

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