305 8th grade students visited our Nation's Capital last week. Lots of learning took place, lots of fun was had, and lot of memories were made!
On Friday, May 1, members of the school newspaper, "The Elephant in the Room," attended the New England Scholastic Press annual conference at Boston University. Student reporters, editors, photographers, and social media managers went to various workshops and seminars led by talented professionals in the world of journalism.
Three students won special achievement awards for their submissions to the annual contest:
- Griffin Angus won honorable mention for his article "Burrows Bails Amid Financial Fiasco, Phelan to Fill in"
- Layla Raymond won third place for her graphic design "Out of Service"
- Adam Cheairs won fifth place for his article "The Town that Turned Toward the Sun."
"Elephant in the Room" is a monthly publication with a loyal staff of about 15 students. That they earned these top awards against schools with staff sizes of 80 to 100, speaks to their intelligence, work ethic, ethical judgement, and desire to find original stories with good angles on the truth. Elephant in the Room is always looking for hard-working student writers and creators. They meet Wednesday mornings in room 212, around 7:00 am.
Three students won special achievement awards for their submissions to the annual contest:
- Griffin Angus won honorable mention for his article "Burrows Bails Amid Financial Fiasco, Phelan to Fill in"
- Layla Raymond won third place for her graphic design "Out of Service"
- Adam Cheairs won fifth place for his article "The Town that Turned Toward the Sun."
"Elephant in the Room" is a monthly publication with a loyal staff of about 15 students. That they earned these top awards against schools with staff sizes of 80 to 100, speaks to their intelligence, work ethic, ethical judgement, and desire to find original stories with good angles on the truth. Elephant in the Room is always looking for hard-working student writers and creators. They meet Wednesday mornings in room 212, around 7:00 am.
The MHS Outdoors Club recently participated in the Green Up Milton town-wide cleanup event. In service of the preservation of local outdoor spaces, students volunteered to remove trash from the area around Turner's Pond. Students also recently participated in a hike around Ponkapoag Pond. Upcoming outings include a Mount Wachusett hike and a Blue Hills trail maintenance project in collaboration with the Friends of the Blue Hills and the Blue Hills Regional Technical School Outdoors Club.
A TRIBUTE TO MR. MAC
Click HERE to see some of our 8th graders' amazing tribute to retiring teacher, Mr. Mac!
We are excited to share that Cunningham student Tori Fernsten is a featured reader on the Milton Public Library’s Dial a Story service for the month of May!
Dial a Story is a wonderful Milton Public Library service that allows families to call 617-915-1915 anytime to hear librarians read stories, tell jokes, and share other fun content. The selections change each month, and the library also includes guest readers, often students, in the Dial 6 slot.
This month, Tori is reading "After the Fall "by Dan Santat. Her recording is live now and will be available throughout May. We are proud of Tori and hope Cunningham families will take a few minutes to call and hear one of our own students share a great story.
Dial a Story is a wonderful Milton Public Library service that allows families to call 617-915-1915 anytime to hear librarians read stories, tell jokes, and share other fun content. The selections change each month, and the library also includes guest readers, often students, in the Dial 6 slot.
This month, Tori is reading "After the Fall "by Dan Santat. Her recording is live now and will be available throughout May. We are proud of Tori and hope Cunningham families will take a few minutes to call and hear one of our own students share a great story.
I got this text from Principal Fish last night: "Best part of the day so far. We met some Vietnam vets at an honor flight. The kids sat with them and the vets wanted to take pics." What an amazing experience for our 8th graders in DC!
Milton High School's Morgans Message Club recently hosted 4 dedication games (Track & Field, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Lacrosse and Baseball) to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month. Morgans Message strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student athlete community. Our students meet monthly to plan activities and to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations. Find more information at https://www.morgansmessage.org/
Dear MPS Community,
Due to the power outage in Milton last night, the MHS Spring Concert has been rescheduled to TONIGHT, Wednesday May 20th. Doors will open at 7 PM for the audience and we will begin the concert as shortly after that as we are able to.
Thank you for your ongoing support. We are looking forward to a terrific concert!
MHS Music Department
3rd grade science observations are in full swing. Currently, students are observing the habits of male and female Madagascar hissing cockroaches in the environments they created. They are learning about insect life cycles, habitat needs, and behavioral adaptations. Keep those lids on tight!
Tonight at MHS!
Congratulations to our MHS students who are on the Quarter 3 Honor Roll!
You can find the full list if recognized students here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rY-kcAvXciab67adgrNNigofQR0tfiCo5yKzdWH9eHM/edit?usp=sharing
You can find the full list if recognized students here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rY-kcAvXciab67adgrNNigofQR0tfiCo5yKzdWH9eHM/edit?usp=sharing
Great showing at the Cunningham Science Fair with 155 creative projects on display!
Bravo to MHS Theatre!
Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Drowsy Chaperone on another amazing performance!
Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Drowsy Chaperone on another amazing performance!
Fourth grade students in our elementary schools welcomed volunteers from the Milton Garden Club to discuss the Neponset River. Students learned about the history of the river and its connection to the town of Milton, and then worked with maps of Milton to identify their school, ponds, estuaries and Miton landmarks. Topics discussed included the indigenous people of Milton and their relationship with the river, environmental wonders of the Neponset River Estuary and the importance of being caretakers of the river and its tributaries as residents of Milton.
Thank you to the volunteers from the Garden Club who were able to visit every fourth grade class across all four elementary schools.
Thank you to the volunteers from the Garden Club who were able to visit every fourth grade class across all four elementary schools.
Our Advanced and AP Art students recently traded the familiar studios of Milton High School for the Venetian-inspired halls of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. This immersive field trip offered an opportunity for our young artists to study world-class works beyond the classroom, providing a day filled with historical discovery and creative rejuvenation.
The experience was centered around a specialized Renaissance themed tour, where students engaged in discussions regarding the museum’s most prominent works. Rather than simply observing, MHS students analyzed the techniques of the Old Masters, sharing insights and asking questions that brought the history of the 14th and 15th centuries to life. A highlight of our trip was conversation around the infamous Gardner Museum Heist. Standing before the haunting empty frames where stolen masterpieces once hung, students reflected on the enduring legacy and vulnerability of the art world.
After touring the museum, students spent time on the outskirts of the museum’s breathtaking central courtyard. Surrounded by lush seasonal flowers and stunning architectural views, the courtyard served as a serene temporary studio where students captured the interplay of light and flora, translating the museum's beauty onto paper.
Beyond their artistic talents, our students served as exceptional ambassadors for Milton High School. All three tour guides took note of the group, specifically complimenting our students on their inquisitive nature, high level of engagement, and respectful representation of Milton High’s student body. We returned to MHS with a renewed sense of inspiration that will undoubtedly fuel our creative projects for the remainder of the year!
The experience was centered around a specialized Renaissance themed tour, where students engaged in discussions regarding the museum’s most prominent works. Rather than simply observing, MHS students analyzed the techniques of the Old Masters, sharing insights and asking questions that brought the history of the 14th and 15th centuries to life. A highlight of our trip was conversation around the infamous Gardner Museum Heist. Standing before the haunting empty frames where stolen masterpieces once hung, students reflected on the enduring legacy and vulnerability of the art world.
After touring the museum, students spent time on the outskirts of the museum’s breathtaking central courtyard. Surrounded by lush seasonal flowers and stunning architectural views, the courtyard served as a serene temporary studio where students captured the interplay of light and flora, translating the museum's beauty onto paper.
Beyond their artistic talents, our students served as exceptional ambassadors for Milton High School. All three tour guides took note of the group, specifically complimenting our students on their inquisitive nature, high level of engagement, and respectful representation of Milton High’s student body. We returned to MHS with a renewed sense of inspiration that will undoubtedly fuel our creative projects for the remainder of the year!
Congratulations are in order for the world language scholars at Milton High School, who recently achieved prestigious honors in both Latin and French.
Students participating in the National Latin Exam earned numerous National Honor Exam certificates, with many receiving Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude distinctions alongside Gold Medals. Simultaneously, French students excelled in the DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française), securing B1 and predominantly B2 diplomas, showcasing a high degree of linguistic fluency.
The World Language Department is incredibly proud to present these awards, celebrating the dedication and academic rigor that led to such outstanding achievements!
Students participating in the National Latin Exam earned numerous National Honor Exam certificates, with many receiving Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude distinctions alongside Gold Medals. Simultaneously, French students excelled in the DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française), securing B1 and predominantly B2 diplomas, showcasing a high degree of linguistic fluency.
The World Language Department is incredibly proud to present these awards, celebrating the dedication and academic rigor that led to such outstanding achievements!
For the first time, the Milton music department has been officially recognized with the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation. This is an honor marking the program’s 27th year of celebrating excellence in music advocacy. Selected from over 1,000 applicants nationwide, Milton earned this distinction which highlights our unwavering commitment to providing a well-rounded K-12 music education.
Thank you to all of you for your support of the program. A huge congratulations to our entire PK-12 team of music teachers who do incredible work with our students every single day!
Thank you to all of you for your support of the program. A huge congratulations to our entire PK-12 team of music teachers who do incredible work with our students every single day!
On April 16th, Milton High School Latin Club traveled to the College of the
Holy Cross to compete in Classics Day. This event celebrates the study of Latin and Roman culture with several high schools from around the state. Milton competed in trivia, costume, and art. All members took part and enjoyed both competing and watching other performances. The MHS costume group put on a skit of the myth, "Baucis & Philemon" from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Our students were excited to take home the second place trophy! Students were also able to view parts of the college campus and learn about opportunities the college has to offer.
Holy Cross to compete in Classics Day. This event celebrates the study of Latin and Roman culture with several high schools from around the state. Milton competed in trivia, costume, and art. All members took part and enjoyed both competing and watching other performances. The MHS costume group put on a skit of the myth, "Baucis & Philemon" from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Our students were excited to take home the second place trophy! Students were also able to view parts of the college campus and learn about opportunities the college has to offer.
Brooks Field Reminder - No Pets Permitted
As a reminder, pets are not permitted on Brooks Field at any time. This policy is in place to ensure the safety of students and attendees, as well as to help maintain the condition of the field. We appreciate your cooperation and adherence to this district policy.
As a reminder, pets are not permitted on Brooks Field at any time. This policy is in place to ensure the safety of students and attendees, as well as to help maintain the condition of the field. We appreciate your cooperation and adherence to this district policy.
On April 17th, Milton High School partnered with Early Investors, Inc. to host its third annual Financial Literacy Fair, bringing together over 50 professional volunteers from 15 local businesses and approximately 200 students.
Participants engaged in a hands-on budgeting simulation that provided practical knowledge regarding monthly expenses, lifestyle choices, and financial planning. This interactive experience allowed students to learn the realities of budgeting, saving, and investing while preparing for life's unexpected costs. It was also a rewarding professional networking experience and a fun event for students to participate in on the day before April break.
Participants engaged in a hands-on budgeting simulation that provided practical knowledge regarding monthly expenses, lifestyle choices, and financial planning. This interactive experience allowed students to learn the realities of budgeting, saving, and investing while preparing for life's unexpected costs. It was also a rewarding professional networking experience and a fun event for students to participate in on the day before April break.
