The collaborative Open Mic/Slam Poetry event at MHS earlier this month was a major success!
One student reflected, "I thoroughly enjoyed attending the Open Mic Poetry Night. It was my first time experiencing slam poetry live, and it exceeded my expectations. I love the concept of anyone being able to step up and share, whether through a story, poem, or song. It was exciting to see how much room there was for creative expression and variety. The community was incredibly supportive and welcoming, which made it feel even more special."
The three-hour evening featured fantastic student performances and delicious snacks courtesy of Culinary Club. Poetry Club advisor Mr. Cunningham and President August Alvarova extend their sincere gratitude to Tech Club (Mr. Collyer), Photography Club (Ms. Chandler-Blood), Culinary Club (Ms. White), The Echo (Mr. Radosta) for their awesome pin sales, and Mr. LoPresti for supplying video equipment. Special thanks also to librarian Ms. Alpert for the use of her space, our amazing custodians Judy Whalen and J.T Redden, and all those who generously donated to make the event possible.
Join members of the MHS National Honor Society for some fun crafts this weekend at the Milton Public Library!
Congratulations to MHS seniors Lucie Lloyd-Farber and Reilly Bergin who completed the Boston Marathon last week! We are so proud of these MHS superstars who raised thousands of dollars for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, trained all winter AND completed 26.2 miles on Marathon Monday!
Thank you to the MHS Partner and Achieve classes who pumped Reilly and Lucie up pre-race and congratulations to all in the MHS and MPS community who participated in the Boston Marathon!
Our MHS World Language students are having a blast taking on Europe!
The group has been to Barcelona, Carcassonne, Nimes and Paris and we hear that both our students and staff are loving every minute of their time away!
Join the MHS Marching Band! Info meeting for interested 8-11th graders.
On April 4th, members of the Milton Youth Advocates for Change attended the Norfolk County District Attorney's Peer Leadership Conference at Gillette Stadium with about 150 other students.
Drug Story Theater provided the "keynote", which included a play about opioid overdose based on a true story. All of the actors are young people in recovery. Next, there were two breakout sessions for the students. Milton youth all attended a presentation by Minding Your Mind which featured a young woman bravely sharing her struggles with her mental health. The students split up and attended different sessions during the second breakout.
The conference wrapped up with leadership awards, lunch and a closing presentation. Thanks to the Milton Police Department and Officer Martin who provided transportation.
Pictured back from left to right: Griffin Angus, Emily Vogel, Zakai Perkins, Margaret Carels. Front from left to right: Samantha Quirion, Macy Burns, Sara Khan, Myriam Francoeur.
April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate National Poetry Month at MHS, the MHS Poetry Club created an amazing display in the library featuring novels in verse and Ms. Alpert, MHS Librarian, shared resources with students and staff. Ms. Alpert also created a display highlighting collections of poetry in our MHS Library.
Grease Tickets on Sale Now!
Grease is the word! Tickets for MHS Theatre's Spring production of GREASE are ON SALE NOW! Grab your seats at this link (https://miltonhstheatre.ludus.com/index.php) before they’re gone. This will sell out! Performances as follows:
Friday May 2nd at 7PM
Saturday May 3rd at 2PM & 7PM
Sunday May 4th at 2PM
Milton High School art students recently had the opportunity to step outside the classroom and into the rich, immersive world of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, one of the top art museums in the country. From ancient Egyptian mummies and elegant Greek vessels to stunning Roman sculptures and the light-filled canvases of Monet, students explored an incredible range of artwork across time and culture.A standout moment of the day was the powerful exhibition "Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson." A Roxbury native, John Wilson, celebrated as one of Boston’s most influential artists.
Beyond the awe-inspiring collections, the trip was a welcome change of pace. Engaged, curious, and thoughtful, students enjoyed viewing the art and connecting with peers in new ways. As studies show, museum visits are proven to reduce stress, expand social connection and increase emotional engagment—all of which were clearly felt throughout the day. With renewed energy and fresh perspectives, students return to the classroom ready to channel their inspiration into their own creative work as we head into Term 4. What better way to spark curiosity and ignite the imagination?
Join the MHS Marching Band! Info meeting for interested 8-11th graders.
Seven Milton students attended the YMCA Massachusetts Youth and Government Conference from April 6 to April 8 at the Massachusetts Statehouse. Students presented bills they had spent all year working on and engaged in debate to advocate for their bills to pass. It was a great experience for our students!
MHS Music Travels to NYC!
The Milton High School Music Department recently traveled to New York City for an incredible trip! 120 students embarked on this cultural adventure, and the memories made were truly unforgettable.
The group attended a truly inspiring evening at Carnegie Hall, where they were mesmerized by the legendary violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter as she performed a program which included a world premier piece “Likoo” by Aftab Darvishi. The energy continued on Broadway with a powerful performance of Hadestown, leaving us all in awe of its storytelling and music. The final performance was Jazz at Lincoln Center's Tribute to Gerry Mulligan. This concert was an educational experience and included an appearance by 97 year old legendary bass player Bill Crow who played on the original Gerry Mulligan recordings.
The students also had an opportunity to experience the sights and culture of NYC. From posing with the stars at Madame Tussauds to reflecting at the solemn 9/11 Memorial, taking a river cruise to the Statue of Liberty, exploring Times Square, and a visit to the Bronx Zoo offered a great snapshot of what the city has to offer. The students even got a behind-the-scenes peek at the iconic Madison Square Garden.
This NYC adventure was a fantastic blend of world-class music and iconic city experiences. The energy and enthusiasm of the MHS Music Department truly made this a trip to remember!
"SAFER Choices" is hosted by Mike Domitrz, critically acclaimed author of the book “Can I Kiss You?” , a nationally-renowned speaker, and Founder of The Center for Respect. He takes parents on a fun, thought-provoking, and hard-hitting journey filled with solutions and real-life skills.
Join us on Tuesday, April 15th 7pm-8pm (Doors open at 6:45) in the Pierce Middle School Auditorium for this important event.
Tuesday night at MHS!
MHS Theatre State Champions Parade!
Come celebrate our MHS Theatre State Champions on Saturday April 12th at noon with a town wide parade! We would love to see our whole community come out and support this amazingly talented group of students who for the first time in the history of our program has taken home the top prize!
MHS Theatre State Champions Parade!
Come celebrate our MHS Theatre State Champions on Saturday April 12th at noon with a town wide parade! We would love to see our whole community come out and support this amazingly talented group of students who for the first time in the history of our program has taken home the top prize!
Grease Tickets on Sale Now!
Grease is the word! Tickets for MHS Theatre's Spring production of GREASE are ON SALE NOW! Grab your seats at this link (https://miltonhstheatre.ludus.com/index.php) before they’re gone. This will sell out! Performances as follows:
Friday May 2nd at 7PM
Saturday May 3rd at 2PM & 7PM
Sunday May 4th at 2PM
MHS students Leif Harris, Liam Manares, Layla Raymond, and Dan Winterberg took a trip out to Worcester last week to be a part of a presentation by MHS music teachers Rebecca Damiani and Julia Hanna at the MA Music Educators All State Conference.
Mrs. Damiani and Ms. Hanna presented a session about creating opportunities for student leadership within school music programs and shared information about some of the great student leadership taking place at MHS, including elected student officers, peer mentoring, independent/group honors projects, and student-directed ensembles. As part of the session, Leif, Liam, Layla, and Dan each presented about their own experiences in the music program and shared ways in which they've taken on leadership roles that have impacted their own musical journeys.
The other music educators present at the session loved hearing from the students directly and many were inspired to adopt similar policies and activities at their own schools . We love celebrating the collaborative nature of music-making and sharing our successes with the greater music-education community across the state. Congratulations to our students and teachers on a job well done!
Celebrate MHS Theatre at the Parade!
For the first time in Milton High history, MHS Theatre is a Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild State Champion! The State finals was a 3 day event that took place on March 27th-29th at the Back Bay Events Center in Boston. 15 Schools and over 650 students competed against each other for the top spots, 3 schools were chosen as winners. Milton won for their production of Too Many Daughters: A Jane Austen Parody, alongside Peabody Veterans Memorial High School & Stoughton High School. We have been fortunate enough to have gone to State Finals the past 3 years and this year we took home the win!
The Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild High School Drama Festival is a competitive program that includes 88 one-act plays produced by MA high schools over the course of the month of March. The competition is organized across three levels – Preliminary, Semi-Final and State Finals.
Milton High Students involved in the production include: Henry Armstrong, Mairead Brien, Eilie Boylan, Maddie Boylan, Amelia Cardoza, Jayce Crichlow, Liam Corey, Claire Deren, Ruby Dolgon, Franz Finn, Luke Gibbons, Will Gordon, Leo Gerald, Grace Harris, Thomas Hayden, Arianna Key, Owen Kelly, Will Malec, Emma Nolan, Sophie Middleton, Ariel Phong, Lexie Sanders, Molly Sutphin, Ronan O’Connor, Xyla Sophinos, Sadie Wetzner-Crothers, Jack Dylan Walsh, Florian Zoll, Melina Zullas.
The town of Milton will be recognizing this amazing cast and crew with a parade through the town on April 12th at noon and hope you will join the Milton community to celebrate these amazing students on this incredible achievement!
Over the course of March, MHS Student Leaders helped promote mindfulness across the school, including events such as four-way volleyball, walk and talks, Bingo, Lucky Advisory, a raffle, a school-wide playlist, after school crafts, coloring pages, and a visit from a therapy dog. These events were held during advisory or after school as a way for students and staff to connect and socialize in a friendly environment.
The events all month were very successful as Student Leaders, students and faculty members enjoyed their time together throughout the many activities!
