Laker Nation had a wonderful and spirited week leading to vacation and is now firmly focused on 2023. We are focusing upon Achievement for the last three weeks of the semester. Grades will close on January 20, 2023 and the new semester will begin on January 24, 2023. Looking forward, the Program of Studies, featuring new elective and AP offerings will be presented to the School Committee and rolled out to students as they plan their FY 24 schedule!
Our DECA chapter had a great time at the District 8 Competition in Hyannis, Massachusetts on January 5th and 6th. Eighty-nine students entered and participated in this rigorous competition, and, as always, made Apponequet proud! Stay tuned for specific awards and accolades.
Laker Nation is joining the district and the wider community in remembrance of Mr. Paul Couto, beloved former Social Studies teacher. Sticker sales are held at all lunches, the school body was invited to dress in all blue and orange to recognize Mr. Couto’s favorite football team, and faculty and staff have engaged in fundraising and activities to celebrate his life.
We are offering two internships this Spring which may be the start of a great career.
If you are interested in police work, if you ever wanted to participate in a ride along, this will be your chance. SRO Bartholomew is accepting applications for next semester's Law Enforcement internship. Applications are available in guidance. Earn credit while you learn and speak directly to officers in the field.
How about firefighting and first responders? The Lakeville Fire Department is offering its second Junior Firefighter Program to Laker students. Please pick up an application in guidance. Applications due by January 13th.
This week’s Core Value Recipients:
Kasey Hrenko - Achievement
Cody Martin - Resilience
Sophia Bandera - Honor
Weekly Punctuality Award: Ryan Ponte
The Apponequet Players are practicing and building the set for a much anticipated performance of the Little Mermaid, which will also travel to the other district schools in April with a mini performance. The Guidance Department will be hosting an E-Fair (Enroll, Enlist, Employ) in February and rolling out scholarship information for seniors. We continue to build avenues for engagement, participation, and joy.
A shout out to Laker swim:
The Lakers swam against Bridgewater-Raynham this week and the finals scores were:
Girls: Apponequet 81 / BR 92
Boys: Apponequet 53/ BR 80
1st place finishers for the girls included:
Lauren Bernaiche in the 50 Freestyle and 100 Breaststroke, Maddie Voci in the 500 Freestyle and the 400 Freestyle Relay of Maddie Voci, Jocelyn Carvalho, Mackenzie Owen and Nora McClurkin.
1st place finishers for the boys included:Hunter Owen in the 200 Freestyle and 100 Backstroke and the 400 Freestyle Relay of David Jope, Levi Jope, Hunter Owen and Eugene Jung.
"The Care Closet"
Please visit our regularly updated wishlist for needed items!
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Yearbook, yearbook, yearbook! Don't forget to pre-order your copy of the 2023 Yearbook while supplies last. The link to order is posted in your Laker Locker. See Ms. Lima in room 109 with any questions!
Our School Store is mobile while under construction. Come see us after school every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to purchase a snack, drink, or candy. We'll be in the cafeteria hallway!
Clubs continue to be a great way to get involved in Laker Nation. Meeting each week:
Green Team
AST- Art, Share, Travel club
Game Club
Math Team
Student Council
Book Club
Need a little fitness in your life? Prepping for the spring season? Join the Laker Athletic Development Program!. Please reach out to Coach Fyfe in Room 217 or at zfye@freelake.org.
The Winter athletic season is underway! Please check www.southcoastconference.org for all of our contest schedules and join us for exciting competition.
Varsity Winter Sports Standings: Boys Basketball 2-3-0, Girls Basketball 2-4-0 , Boys Swim 0-4-0, Girls Swim 2-2-0, Boys Ice Hockey 1-6-0, Girls Ice Hockey 2-4-0, Boys Indoor Track 1-0-0 and Girls Indoor Track 0-1-0.
Please see the daily announcements on the ARHS website for shoutouts to our students.
Student dismissal: Please visit freelake.org and choose the Apponequet website. Click on the “ARHS Parent Dismissal button” and complete the form to dismiss your student.
Reminder of Driving Instructions for Parents/Guardians
Drop Off - The school opens at 7:00 am and students are supervised in the Lecture Hall until the bell rings at 7:30 am.
Please note that both entrances are open for drop off this year. Vehicles must exit by the same side as they entered and are cautioned to drive carefully as our student drivers enter the building from the parking lot. Please contact the Main Office or SRO Bartholomew with any questions.
Pick Up - We continue to ask parents and guardians to park when arriving for pick up to ensure that cars do not block the bus lanes and Howland Road. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Main Office or SRO Bartholomew.
Follow ARHS on Instagram - Arhs.lakernation - where we celebrate every day Laker life, events and our Core Value Award recipients. We have honored multiple students for their achievement, honor, resilience, self-advocacy and random acts of kindness.
Upcoming Dates:
January 16 - Holiday
February 20 - 24: February Vacation