Falmouth High School - Massachusetts

The Boys Freshman Soccer away game at Dennis-Yarmouth scheduled today at 4:00pm has been cancelled due to weather.

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Learn more about proposed changes at https://www.falmouth.k12.ma.us/future and attend a community meeting to give your input!

The Boys and Girls cross country teams traveled to Attleboro on Saturday to compete in MSTCA Relay events in Attleboro. In the Freshman/Sophomore Girls division, a team consisting of Taryn Joyce, Kelsey Crowley, and Isabella Cabral earned a medal for their 10th place finish.

Today, FHS Dedicated the John "Jack" Reardon Tennis Courts

John Joseph Reardon, "Jack," started his career with the Falmouth Public Schools in September 1955. From 1955-1974, he taught English and Mathematics; from 1974-1994 he was the Athletic Director/Teacher of Mathematics. In 1956-1959 he implemented an informal tennis program at Lawrence High School. In 1960, Jack became Falmouth's Varsity Tennis Coach. In a 1966 annual report, the tennis team's record was 10-2 which brought them their 5th consecutive divisional title in the Southeastern Massachusetts Interscholastic Tennis League.

Jack was the driving factor in creating the Falmouth Tennis Team and his dedication was evident in every aspect, from recruiting players to securing the necessary equipment. His passion and leadership brought the team together and laid the foundation for a successful and thriving High School tennis program in Falmouth.

Knights And Clippers Open Football Season There is no easing into the new football season for Falmouth and Sandwich this year. The two Cape rivals will square off tonight at the FHS stadium to kick off

Jacqueline Young Named VIPS Student Of The Month The Falmouth Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS) Program is pleased to announce the September student volunteer of the month is Falmouth High School senior Jacqueline Young, daughter of Renee Young

🎉 Welcome, FHS Class of 2028! 🎉

Wednesday night, FHS kicked off the school year with a fantastic Freshmen Orientation, followed by an exciting Sports & Activities Fair! Our newest Clipper class had the chance to meet their peers, connect with teachers, and explore all the incredible opportunities FHS has to offer. From sports teams to clubs and activities, there's something for everyone to get involved in and make the most of their high school experience.

Congratulations to Dr. Callie Donahue, FHS class of 2014!

Callie Donahue Earns Doctorate Callie Donahue, the daughter of Cheryl and James Donahue of East Falmouth, graduated with her doctorate of philosophy in microbiology from Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine on

Student-Crafted Murals Featuring Birds Adorn Shining Sea Bikeway Bikers and pedestrians alike can now see eight more murals while walking the Shining Sea Bikeway. The new murals—all depicting species of birds that can be seen from the trail—were

Falmouth High Student Becomes Literacy Activist Fifteen-year-old Avila Rudd has turned her love of reading into literacy activism. As a youth ambassador with the World Literacy Foundation, she looks to connect with readers from around the

Clipper Family:
Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the car accident that occurred early Tuesday morning in Mashpee involving seven teenagers. The Mashpee and Falmouth communities are closely connected. Additionally, we know that these types of events impact all of us and teenagers in particular in unexpected ways. With that in mind we are reaching out to assure you are aware of the support available to students and families from our counselors this week as well as other supports throughout the summer.
Falmouth High School Counselors and Falmouth Human Services will be available to meet with any and all students and families impacted on Friday June 28 between Noon and 2 pm in the library at Falmouth High School.
Any student who would like to speak with a counselor can reach out to Ms. Fauth [email protected] who will coordinate with FHS counseling staff available this week.
Grief support is also available throughout the summer through Falmouth Human Services and Sharing Kindness
Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and don’t stop believin’,
Dr. Harris

Varsity boys lacrosse has their next round of playoffs home at FHS tonight against Burlington High at 6PM.

Boys Back To Elite 8 Again Dominating on both sides of the ball, the Falmouth High School boys’ lacrosse team easily advanced into the MIAA Division 3 state tournament’s Elite Eight round by blowing out visiting

The Early Education and Care Pathway at FHS provides Clippers with practical, on-the-job work experience, in the private sector and in the FHS Preschool, in addition to Massachusetts EEC Certification and more. Read all about the program in the latest edtion of the Clipper Corner.

*Preschool Graduation photos courtesy of Sam Mueller.

Pathway to Success: Early Education and Care Prepares Clippers for Future Careers

By Sarah E. Murphy

Students enrolled in Falmouth High School’s Early Education and Care Pathway aren't just learning their field of study, they’re immersed in it, imparting knowledge to local preschool children while fostering educational and emotional connections.

Led by Life Skills/Early Education and Care Teacher Lynn Campbell and Teaching Assistant Cathy Femino, the pathway is Chapter 74 approved as a fully-endorsed CVTE Program, and successful completion results in Massachusetts EEC Certification/Early Education and Care Certification (ECC). Additionally, the pathway counts towards community college credit in Massachusetts, and students also graduate with First Aid/CPR Certification.

The high-schoolers obtain critical skills while studying the physical, cognitive and social/emotional development of children, first in the classroom, then as student teachers in the preschool at FHS, which is accompanied by an age-appropriate outdoor playground on school grounds. Course requirements include two one-year classes, Child Growth and Development and Child Care Aide, followed by a one-year internship in the FHS preschool, which culminates in a graduation ceremony for the preschoolers at the end of the year.

FHS students then have the opportunity to further their knowledge by continuing in outside placements, including public elementary schools, such the district preschool at East Falmouth Elementary, or the private sector.

The ECC program is one of seven Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways available to Clippers, in addition to Business & Career Readiness; Culinary; Design and Visual Communications; Programming and Web Development; Video Production; and Woodworking Technology. Superintendent of Schools Lori Duerr is working with Alan Kazarian, Guidance Director for Grade 5-12 to add two new pathways to the FHS curriculum. Medical Assisting will be offered as an online course with internship options at the Community Health Center of Cape Cod in Mashpee. Additionally, FHS will partner with Cape Cod Community College to offer Aviation Maintenance and Technology, also through online coursework and internships.

CTE Department Head Janet Rocha emphasized the benefits of the ECC pathway.

“Students get a complete education in child development, which they’re able to apply in the both in the building at the FHS preschool, and outside in these work experiences,” she said. “The cherry on top is that they leave the school as a licensed preschool teacher, so it literally prepares them for a job upon graduation,” she said.

Lynn Campbell emphasized the interactive nature of the ECC pathway, in particular, the FHS preschool.

“It’s totally hands-on, and after the first few weeks observing Mrs. Femino and me, the students run it. I’m like a conductor of an orchestra, and they’re doing what they need to be doing at all times. They get very little direction, other than at the beginning of the week,” she said.

Mrs. Campbell teaches the foundation of reading to the preschoolers and the student teachers are responsible for conducting weekly theme lessons, which they select with input from her and Mrs. Femino. The FHS students read books, create slides, play games, and more with the preschoolers, focusing on letter and number recognition, phonics, and number correlation, all centered around the designated subject.

On a typical morning in the FHS preschool, some of the “big kids” are teaching the theme, which on this particular day is all about bees. The “little kids” are divided into small groups that engage in activities at each table led by a student teacher (with classmates who observe and assist) and present a slideshow on different aspects of the bee, such as types, roles, and contributions to the natural world. Meanwhile, their classmates are creating materials for upcoming lessons.

The subject matter is also reinforced through arts and crafts and supervised fun on the age-appropriate playground on the FHS grounds.

“We try to be as hands-on as possible. Learning through whole bodies helps children learn. We have lots of free play time incorporated into our day, and we try to get outside every day, because movement and play is where the most important learning happens at that age,” Mrs. Campbell said.

“We foster kindergarten readiness. We encourage independence and responsibility within the classroom. We make the children feel proud to be helpful and proud of their accomplishments, even if it’s just putting on their own jacket without help.”

The high-schoolers gain independent education experience, for they are each paired with a student to conduct a year-long study of motor skill and social interactions to write a case study reflecting the child’s growth.

Mrs. Campbell emphasized the mutually-beneficial relationships that are forged between the students and the student teachers.

“My favorite aspect of this program is the community within the school. Some of the preschool students are the children of FHS teachers. This means that their high school students are their child’s favorite teacher. This creates a unique relationship that wouldn’t have existed. I’ve had high school students who attended this preschool as well as co-workers and parents of preschoolers who went through the pathway as a high schooler,” Mrs. Campbell said.

“It’s those connections that make it a special place to be. The preschool children have a sense of being loved by so many “big kids.” They get lots of one-on-one time with them and lots of attention. The adult-to-child ratio can’t be beat.”

She speaks as the parent of a former FHS preschooler. Her son, Jake, attended for two years.

“It was awesome to have students in my class who were working with and teaching my son every day,” she said.

“This particular class is amazing. It’s as if I hired all 15 of these students to work here. They’re independent leaders who work really well with each other. If they see a child who needs something, three of them will pop up to help. They know what needs to be done and they do it without being told.”

Mrs. Femino’s daughters also attended the preschool. Her husband, Steve, teaches physical education at FHS, so the location was particularly convenient for their family.

“This was a wonderful program for my girls, and it’s grown so much over the years. Back then, it was only part-time,” she said.

“One of the best parts is the personal attention the big kids give to the little kids. Unfortunately, parents aren’t always able to give one-on-one time, but here the children always get it.”

Four-year-old Rory also enjoys making connections with his peers in the preschool.

“I like playing with my friends,” he said.

His classmate, Nattie, agreed.

“I like playing and sharing,” she said.

Out on the playground, Aoife offered one of the takeaways from the morning’s lesson.

“If a bee comes near you, stand like a statue. Then they won’t sting you,” she said.

FHS junior Talia Litterio enjoys the connections that are created with the preschoolers.

“I really like the relationship we build with them. I feel like I’m so different since I started working here. People say they can tell I work with kids, and I know it’s because of the work we do here. We really do learn how to teach, plan, prepare,” she said.

Michaela Waggett is considering a career as a child life specialist working in pre or post operation settings.

“I’ve gained so much experience learning about how children are, what they need, and how to know what they need. I’ve always had a passion for helping people, and I always want to be a positive influence. I’d like to help children if they’re afraid of surgery, to understand what to expect, to help ease their pain or anxiety. I want to support them and their families,” she said.

Maggie McManamon is also thinking about becoming a child life specialist in some capacity, but regardless of her plans, she believes the ECC pathway is offering her an important foundation for the future.

“Learning how to work with kids is really special. You’re going to run into kids throughout your entire life, so just knowing how to communicate and talk to them is a skill everyone needs to have,” she said.

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On Saturday June 1, Silas Gartner ran in the 1 mile race at the State Meet of Champions at Fitchburg State University. Silas finished 6th overall with a new PR time of 4:16.30. His previous 4:18.25 PR time was set the week before at the State Divisional race in Westfield.

Silas Gartner ran the 2 mile at the State Meet of Champions on Thursday at Fitchburg State University where he placed 8th overall. He broke the school record that he set last week, with a time of 9:07.95. He ran 11 seconds faster than last week when he set a record that previously stood for 37 years. He will run again on Saturday in the Mile at Fitchburg State University to try and break the 1 Mile record.

Congratulations to the Falmouth High School Class of 2024!

The Class of 2024 will have their graduation this Saturday, June 1st
A live stream will be available for the ceremony, starting at 10:30AM at https://reflect-falmouth.cablecast.tv/cablecastapi/live?channel_id=4

Here is the breakdown on the senior's future plans:
Four year colleges = 62% (72%)
Two year colleges = 17% (8%)
College Prep = 1% (0%)
Career Education = 4% (4%)
Military = 3% (2%)
Gap year = 3% (2%)
Employment = 10% (12%)

Scholarship totals for 2024

Falmouth Scholarship Association - $238,300
Individual and Community Scholarships - $191,120
Falmouth Road Race - $87,400
Cape Cod Foundation - $39,850
Henry Herbert Smythe Scholarship - $56,000 (Given out late June)
Cape Cod Association - $33,000
Lt. Pafford Essay Award - $27,000
Martha’s Vineyard Bank - $24,000

GRAND TOTAL (record breaking) $696,670 (Still More to come!)

On Thursday, Silas Gartner competed at the Division 4 State Championship in the 2 mile. In an unbelievable race, Silas broke the school record by 7 seconds—a record that has stood since 1987. His time of 9:18.23 took second place at the meet, makes him 9th in the state this year, and is the 33rd best time in the country. Congratulations to Silas!

Student Spotlight: Naomi Jimenez Naomi Jimenez is a senior at Falmouth High School where she takes ceramics classes with teacher Corine Adams. The daughter of Cindy and Danny Jimenez of Falmouth, Naomi found her

Falmouth Chorale Announces Frederick Johnson Scholarship Winner This year’s winner of the Falmouth Chorale’s Frederick Johnson Music Scholarship Award is Merritt Willcox, currently a senior at Falmouth High School. Ms. Willcox plans to major in musical theater

Outside The Lines With Falmouth High School's Jane Hostetter There are not a ton of three-sport athletes anymore, and there are even fewer of those kids who captain three different sports. Jane Hostetter has been that kid for her

Happy Senioritis Art Show 2024! Falmouth High School - Massachusetts Highfield Hall

A Ca****la Fest is 7PM tonight at Falmouth High School!

A Ca****la Fest Is Coming To Falmouth High School The ninth annual A Ca****la Fest featuring Falmouth High School’s auditioned, extracurricular a ca****la group Soulfege and a student a ca****la group from Lawrence Junior High School along with the

Harley Smith Named VIPS Student Volunteer For May The Falmouth Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS) Program recognized Harley Smith as the May “Student Volunteer of the Month.” The FHS senior is the son of Paula T. Smith of

Teagan Lind of Falmouth becomes fifth recipient of the Dave Whiteside Scholarship The Dave Whiteside Scholarship award is given out to athletes who demonstrate consistent characteristics embodied and treasured by Dave Whiteside.

Outside The Lines With Falmouth High School's Declan Norris There aren’t many Declan Norris types left out there. The senior student-athlete at Falmouth High School is a throwback to the way it used to be. In the fall, he’s