Opening tonight at MHS - The Drowsy Chaperone!
What’s The Drowsy Chaperone About?
Feeling a little down, the “Woman in the Chair” puts on the cast album of her favorite musical, the fictional The Drowsy Chaperone. As the record plays, the show magically comes to life right in her apartment. Throw in two lovebirds on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, gangsters disguised as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan, and of course a drowsy chaperone, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a night full of laughs.
️Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another!
What’s The Drowsy Chaperone About?
Feeling a little down, the “Woman in the Chair” puts on the cast album of her favorite musical, the fictional The Drowsy Chaperone. As the record plays, the show magically comes to life right in her apartment. Throw in two lovebirds on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, gangsters disguised as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan, and of course a drowsy chaperone, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a night full of laughs.
️Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another!
Before break, the MHS courtyard was transformed into a stage for the Poetry Club’s second annual Open Mic, an evening filled with moving verses and plenty of laughs. The night was a resounding success, highlighted by a standout performance from Slam Poetry winner Jacky Yang.
This event wouldn't have been possible without a massive team effort. We want to extend a huge thank you to Mike Buzzell (our head custodian) and Dobie Illich (photographer) for their support, as well as Mr. Collyer’s Tech Club for their expert stage and equipment setup. We also want to celebrate our graduating senior leaders—August Alvarova, Oliver Jones, El Craghead-Goldman, Markaysa Porter, and Shannon Hale—for an unforgettable "last hurrah." Finally, a special shoutout goes to Daniel Ruiz, who worked closely with Mr. Cunningham to help the evening run smoothly.
This event wouldn't have been possible without a massive team effort. We want to extend a huge thank you to Mike Buzzell (our head custodian) and Dobie Illich (photographer) for their support, as well as Mr. Collyer’s Tech Club for their expert stage and equipment setup. We also want to celebrate our graduating senior leaders—August Alvarova, Oliver Jones, El Craghead-Goldman, Markaysa Porter, and Shannon Hale—for an unforgettable "last hurrah." Finally, a special shoutout goes to Daniel Ruiz, who worked closely with Mr. Cunningham to help the evening run smoothly.
Today at Tucker!
MHS students had another impressive showing at the annual Massachusetts Youth and Government Club conference at the Statehouse prior to break. Nineteen students spent the year preparing mock bills and spent the conference lobbying for their passage in the house and senate chambers.
A few highlights:
Sara Khan was awarded the outstanding debater award in the House and Kayla Nguyen won the outstanding delegate award in the Senate. Sasha Carino also won the Outstanding Media Core Delegate award for her hard work at the conference.
Equally impressive, Milton students won the awards for best bills in both the House and Senate. Layla Raymond won the award for her bill to remove parking space mandates to make more space available for residential housing and green spaces. Daria Malik won the award for her bill to provide a financial safety net to protect residents seeking to move from low paying jobs to higher paying jobs without facing the financial burden of immediate termination of state benefits.
Huge kudos also go to club founder Angela Truong, who won one of three service awards granted - the Servant Leadership award for her effectiveness and humility in growing the club and supporting not just Milton students but all students at the conference.
Finally, 11 Milton students were nominated to participate in national conferences this summer. Layla Raymond, Ava Cheng and Catheline Daniel were nominated to attend the National Judicial Conference, focusing on the role of the judiciary in the government. Angela Truong, Averlyn Truong, Danica Carino, Kagan Brien, Sara Khan Sophie Shaw and Sasha Carino and Layla Raymond were nominated to attend the Conference on National Affairs, focusing on the role of the legislative branch.
Thank you to club advisor H. Hardie and congratulations to our students on their impressive work this year!
A few highlights:
Sara Khan was awarded the outstanding debater award in the House and Kayla Nguyen won the outstanding delegate award in the Senate. Sasha Carino also won the Outstanding Media Core Delegate award for her hard work at the conference.
Equally impressive, Milton students won the awards for best bills in both the House and Senate. Layla Raymond won the award for her bill to remove parking space mandates to make more space available for residential housing and green spaces. Daria Malik won the award for her bill to provide a financial safety net to protect residents seeking to move from low paying jobs to higher paying jobs without facing the financial burden of immediate termination of state benefits.
Huge kudos also go to club founder Angela Truong, who won one of three service awards granted - the Servant Leadership award for her effectiveness and humility in growing the club and supporting not just Milton students but all students at the conference.
Finally, 11 Milton students were nominated to participate in national conferences this summer. Layla Raymond, Ava Cheng and Catheline Daniel were nominated to attend the National Judicial Conference, focusing on the role of the judiciary in the government. Angela Truong, Averlyn Truong, Danica Carino, Kagan Brien, Sara Khan Sophie Shaw and Sasha Carino and Layla Raymond were nominated to attend the Conference on National Affairs, focusing on the role of the legislative branch.
Thank you to club advisor H. Hardie and congratulations to our students on their impressive work this year!
The MHS Investment Club recently visited Bentley University’s high-tech trading floor for a firsthand look at collegiate-level finance. Our students shadowed Bentley’s Investment Group as they managed a $2.6 million portion of the university’s endowment, providing a rare glimpse into the sophisticated research and disciplined analytical strategy required to oversee a multi-million dollar portfolio.
This immersive experience served as a powerful bridge to our Personal Finance curriculum and the Investment Club's focus on investing by allowing students to see classroom concepts like asset allocation and risk management applied in a live, professional environment. By engaging with collegiate mentors and observing real-time trading operations, MHS students gained invaluable insights into the complexities of professional-grade market analysis.
This immersive experience served as a powerful bridge to our Personal Finance curriculum and the Investment Club's focus on investing by allowing students to see classroom concepts like asset allocation and risk management applied in a live, professional environment. By engaging with collegiate mentors and observing real-time trading operations, MHS students gained invaluable insights into the complexities of professional-grade market analysis.
As they prepare to make the transition to high school, our 8th graders recently spent time with members of Milton High School’s National Honor Society.
In addition to an informational session that included learning about high school courses, extracurricular opportunities, and resources, 8th graders enjoyed several activities and a Q&A session with MHS seniors.
In addition to an informational session that included learning about high school courses, extracurricular opportunities, and resources, 8th graders enjoyed several activities and a Q&A session with MHS seniors.
This week! Music Discovery Night - April 16
Tri-M will be hosting the 2nd annual Music Discovery Night right before April break! The event was a huge success last year and we hope to have even more people attend this year. Please help us to spread the word with the info below (especially to families with students in grades 3-8).
What to expect:
- Instrument Petting Zoo: Get up close and personal with a variety of instruments! From trumpets to tambourines, discover the sounds and textures of different musical tools.
- Music Technology Exploration: Dive into the digital side of music!
-Experiment with music apps, keyboards, and other tech tools to create your own unique sounds.
-Music-Themed Crafts: Let your creativity shine and create something you can bring home with you!
-Vocal & Instrumental Jam Sessions: Join high school musicians for interactive jam sessions! Sing along, play along, and experience the joy of making music together.
Details:
-Thursday, April 16th
-Milton High School Auditorium & Music Classrooms
-6:00-7:30 PM (drop in and explore different activities as you’d like)
-Vocal Session 6:15-6:45
-Instrumental Session 7:00-7:30 (bring your instrument!)
Tri-M will be hosting the 2nd annual Music Discovery Night right before April break! The event was a huge success last year and we hope to have even more people attend this year. Please help us to spread the word with the info below (especially to families with students in grades 3-8).
What to expect:
- Instrument Petting Zoo: Get up close and personal with a variety of instruments! From trumpets to tambourines, discover the sounds and textures of different musical tools.
- Music Technology Exploration: Dive into the digital side of music!
-Experiment with music apps, keyboards, and other tech tools to create your own unique sounds.
-Music-Themed Crafts: Let your creativity shine and create something you can bring home with you!
-Vocal & Instrumental Jam Sessions: Join high school musicians for interactive jam sessions! Sing along, play along, and experience the joy of making music together.
Details:
-Thursday, April 16th
-Milton High School Auditorium & Music Classrooms
-6:00-7:30 PM (drop in and explore different activities as you’d like)
-Vocal Session 6:15-6:45
-Instrumental Session 7:00-7:30 (bring your instrument!)
Pierce students Avery Fong, Elodie Pozzar, and Lucia Spinks had a fantastic day at Sonia Kovalevsky Day at Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Salisbury Laboratories! They enjoyed hands-on math games, inspiring workshops led by professors and college students, and made new friends along the way. We’re proud of them for representing Pierce at this exciting STEM event!
April is Autism Acceptance Month and is dedicated to promoting understanding, inclusion, and support for individuals with Autism. Autism Acceptance Month focuses on celebrating and honoring the experiences and identities of people with Autism, and emphasizes moving beyond awareness of Autism and toward meaningful acceptance. More information about Autism Acceptance Month can be found here: https://autismsociety.org/autism-acceptance-month/
"The Drowsy Chaperone" is coming to MHS!
Feeling a bit down, “The Woman In the Chair” decides to play the cast album of her favorite musical, the fictional “The Drowsy Chaperone”. As the musical comes to life, it transforms her mundane living room into a vibrant stage filled with colorful characters and comedic antics. Featuring a glamorous bride, bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a quirky chaperone and many more over the top characters - this story is pure silliness and joy!
- Shows April 30, May 1, May 2 and May 3
- MHS Auditorium
- Get your tickets now at this link: https://miltonhstheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200528053
Feeling a bit down, “The Woman In the Chair” decides to play the cast album of her favorite musical, the fictional “The Drowsy Chaperone”. As the musical comes to life, it transforms her mundane living room into a vibrant stage filled with colorful characters and comedic antics. Featuring a glamorous bride, bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a quirky chaperone and many more over the top characters - this story is pure silliness and joy!
- Shows April 30, May 1, May 2 and May 3
- MHS Auditorium
- Get your tickets now at this link: https://miltonhstheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200528053
Tucker celebrated Crossing Guard Appreciation Day last month. Students showed their appreciation with thank you notes and cards delivered to our wonderful crossing guards. We are so grateful for all they do to keep students, staff and families safe!
We're excited to share that Collicot student June Robberson is a featured reader on the MPL's Dial-a-Story service during the month of April! As a reminder, Dial-a-Story is a Milton Public Library service where folks can call 617-915-1915 anytime and listen to librarians read stories, tell jokes, and the like. The content changes monthly, and for a while now they've been including guest readers - usually kids, who read a picture book in the Dial 6 slot.
June is reading We Move Together by Kelly Fritsch, and April stories are posted now (they'll be live all month long). Please give a call and hear June read!
June is reading We Move Together by Kelly Fritsch, and April stories are posted now (they'll be live all month long). Please give a call and hear June read!
Tri-M will be hosting the 2nd annual Music Discovery Night right before April break! The event was a huge success last year and we hope to have even more people attend this year. Please help us to spread the word with the info below (especially to families with students in grades 3-8).
What to expect:
Instrument Petting Zoo: Get up close and personal with a variety of instruments! From trumpets to tambourines, discover the sounds and textures of different musical tools.
Music Technology Exploration: Dive into the digital side of music! Experiment with music apps, keyboards, and other tech tools to create your own unique sounds.
Music-Themed Crafts: Let your creativity shine and create something you can bring home with you!
Vocal & Instrumental Jam Sessions: Join high school musicians for interactive jam sessions! Sing along, play along, and experience the joy of making music together.
Details:
Thursday, April 16th; Milton High School Auditorium & Music Classrooms
6:00-7:30 PM (drop in and explore different activities as you’d like)
Vocal Session 6:15-6:45
Instrumental Session 7:00-7:30 (bring your instrument!)
It was a fun, successful day for the Pierce Model UN Team. Micah Dobin, Ryan Stapleton (6th Grade), August Tran and Hailey Zhong (8th Grade) were awarded for their delegation skills! Great job!!
Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day
On March 21, Pierce celebrated World Down Syndrome Day. Students and staff were invited to wear crazy mismatched socks to represent the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome.
Check out these characters from Tucker's Book Character Day!
Join the family fun at MHS Bingo Night next Thursday, April 2!
Mindful Mondays are in full swing at MHS!
From coloring and therapy dogs to mindful writing exercises and volleyball (with some bedazzling to jazz the whole thing up) Mindful Mondays at MHS have been a big hit!
MHS student leaders have received positive feedback on their Mindful Mondays and appreciate all the participation from MHS students and staff.
Oh, what a night! Thank you to all who attended a fabulous Tucker Art Show earlier this month!
Save the Dates! 8th Grade Events & Activities Fee
A committee of 8th grade parents is planning the annual end-of-year social and a special field day for our 8th graders. We are suggesting a participation fee of $50 per student to cover all expenses, including a DJ, food, inflatables, games, dunk tank, photo booth, and more.
To allow us to move forward with booking vendors and finalizing plans, we kindly ask that payments be submitted by Friday, March 27th. Payment can be made by clicking HERE or dropped off in an envelope at the office. Please make checks payable to the Pierce PTO, including your student's name and a note indicating that it is for 8th grade activities.
All students will be able to participate in these celebrations regardless of contribution. Thank you in advance for helping us make these celebrations special for the entire 8th grade class! More information about all upcoming 8th grade activities will be shared with families soon.
Save the Dates:
8th Grade Social - Wednesday, June 22nd
8th Grade Moving On Ceremonies - Tuesday, June 23rd
8th Grade Field Day - Tuesday, June 23rd