Dear MASH Families,

As we move toward the end of January, we are well into Semester Two and learning across classrooms continues to gain momentum. Counselors are currently meeting with students in grades 9–11 to support course registration and planning for the year ahead.

Second Semester Back-to-School Night
We look forward to welcoming families on Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. This evening is a great opportunity to connect with staff and learn more about Semester Two. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium Commons, several external partners will be available to share information for students preparing for grades 11 and 12. More information is included in this Newsletter.

Student Highlights
Be sure to check out the latest edition of The Torch, our student newspaper, included in today’s update.

Habits for Success – Responsibility
Our monthly focus at MASH is building habits of responsibility. Students are encouraged to manage their time, follow through on commitments, and plan ahead each day. Daily announcements include short tips and reflections, often shared by student leaders, to reinforce these important skills.

CREW Focus
We will hold a CREW session this week focused on reinforcing safety, including personal boundaries, respecting space, and the importance of “see something, say something.” 

February CREW sessions will include Link Crew mentors working with 9th graders. Sophomores will review graduation project next steps. Juniors will meet with counselors in our auditorium for course selection follow-up. Seniors will hone in on a few different topics with their staff CREW advisors.

Winter Weather Reminder
With winter conditions impacting travel, we remind students to allow extra time when commuting. Drivers should slow down, walkers should watch for icy conditions, and student drivers should take extra precautions. We will communicate any schedule changes should inclement weather occur.

Thank you for your continued partnership. Have a wonderful weekend, and stay warm and safe.

Sincerely,
Joe Reidy
Principal, MASH

Monday, January 26- 

Cycle Day 4

Regular Bell Schedule

I/E Period

Tuesday, January 27 - 

Cycle Day 5 CREW

C.R.E.W Schedule

I/E Period

Wednesday, January 28 - Cycle Day 6 Rotation #2

Day 6 Bell Schedule

I/E Period

Back to School Night 7:00

Thursday, January 29 - Cycle Day 1

Regular Bell Schedule

I/E Period

Friday, January 30 - Cycle Day 2

Regular Bell Schedule

I/E period

We would like to invite you to join us at our Spring Semester Back To School Night Program which we will host at MASH on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 beginning at 7 PM. 

You will begin your evening in your child's CREW location where you will collect materials/information to guide you through the evening. You will also hear information regarding this year's academic program and bell schedule. From there you will move through your child's Semester Two Day 1 schedule, meeting their teachers and learning about their daily experiences and opportunities at MASH. You will remain in CREW until 7:15 when you will move to period 1.

Please plan to arrive on campus around 6:45pm so that you can make it to your child's CREW location 7:00 PM. We will have our entrance near the Wildcat Activities Center and our Main Office area open on this day.  You can find your child's CREW location in their Sapphire Portal (it is listed as homeroom) but these will also be posted in the building on Wednesday evening. 

For Parents of Rising Juniors and Seniors

While the primary focus of our Second Semester Back To School Night Program is to allow you to meet those teachers with whom your children will be learning from during the  semester, the timing of this event also coincides with the launch of our annual course registration process. 

With this in mind, we are pleased to inform you that many of our external partners have been invited to join us on Wednesday, January 28, to be available for you and your questions as you work to gain insight to the options available for your children during the 2026-2027  school year.  We will have many of our higher education dual enrollment partners, some of our workforce development partners, as well as representatives of some specialty programs on hand to share information about their respective programs.  Our MASH Counselors will also be available in this same area to talk through these scheduling opportunities. 

These individuals will be set up and available in the MASH main lobby and commons areas to provide you information and answer your questions. We encourage you to arrive early to learn from these partners prior to following your child’s daily schedule for our Back To School Night Program. Our partners will be set up by 6:00 and our BTSN program will begin at 7 PM.

For further detail, please see our External Partner Newsletter, linked below.