Scituate School Department

HOSA Students wrapped up their time in Houston by visiting The Health Museum. They were able to interact with the exhibits as they learned about medicine and the human body! SHS students did a fantastic job in Houston and they are ready for a new year that will be “Powered by People” and to return to the International Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN!

Competitive events wrapped up on day 3 of the International Leadership Conference! Congratulations to our CPR team, Lauren Henault and Hailey DeMerchant, who made it to the skill round! RI and SHS HOSA were recognized in a session that night for the following: Abby Chatelle - HOSA Happenings Maggie Collins - Barbara James Service Award, Bronze Level 96% membership increase, the 2nd highest of all chartered associations!

This year we were lucky to have Alexis Surtel join us at the International Leadership Conference in Houston! Alexis graduated in 2019 and was a founding SHS HOSA member. She continued with HOSA through college and currently works for the National Institute of Health (NIH). In this trip she gave back to the organization by judging and helping SHS students prepare for their events! During the conference, Alexis received the Outstanding HOSA Alumni Award!

HOSA members participated in competitive events and workshops during their second day in Houston. Some members participated in the Go Baby Go event, where they built toy rides on cars that were accessible for children with disabilities. Most members participated in community awareness, health education, public health, public service announcements, CPR, and more!

Scituate HOSA students arrived in Houston this week to participate in the HOSA International Leadership Conference! The first day of the conference offered opportunities to visit the expo, donate blood, network with other future health professionals, and trade pins! Hailey Horne received a scholarship from one of the many HOSA sponsors! During the opening session, students listened to a keynote speech by Dr. Rayne Rouce.

During the month of May, Hope Elementary students had an exciting butterfly release day where they were able to watch their classroom butterflies stretch their wings for the first time!

Grace K., a 3rd grade student at Hope Elementary is a star reader! She was the first student in the entire school to read 1000 steps during this school year, far surpassing the goal number of steps this year. Grace, keep up the amazing work!

North Scituate Kindergarten students visited the Biomes Marine Biology Center in North Kingston before the end of the school year! The Biomes Center is New England is the only private marine education facility and the most hands-on aquarium in the region. They have been providing interactive marine biology programs for schools and families since 1989. and they specialize in teaching children and adults about the marine animals of Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Thank to you our teachers and parent volunteers for making this trip possible!

Kindergarteners at North Scituate Elementary celebrated a year of learning and growth by writing and illustrating their own class books. Families attended an evening event where each student showcased their page to the audience, and families had their own copies autographed by the authors. What a wonderful night to celebrate an incredible first year of learning. Thank you to Mrs. Slaughter and Ms. Murphy for making this event so special!

During the last few weeks of school, Hope students had the opportunity to be entertained by the Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure! This exciting program entertained students in grades k-5 as they learned about the mysterious world of reptiles and amphibians!

To end the year, PE students at Clayville played games related to chasing, fleeing, and dodging! Additionally, students played manipulative skill games. All students had tons of fun!

The 4th and 5th grade Clayville Chorus had a fantastic performance during the month of May at the Herbert Nursing Home!

On May 21st, Hope students and families participated in Hope's Arts Night! Families had the opportunity to participate in STEAM activities, explore student artwork created throughout the year, listen to a fabulous chorus concert, shop the Scholastic Book Fair, and enjoy some dinner from Pam's Grill Food Truck!

High-five Fridays at North Scituate Elementary are the best, especially when they involve Glory (a Therapy Dog in Training)! We can't wait to have more high-five Fridays in the fall! A special thank you to SRO Sgt. Parenti and the SHS sports teams for making Friday mornings at North Scituate so special.

Preschoolers at Clayville sang songs and demonstrated their letter, sound, and number knowledge during celebration ceremonies on May 24th!

Clayville students made such special memories during the last month of school! 5th grade students had a blast during their field trip to Boston.

Congratulations to Spartan Pride recipient, Maggie Collins! Maggie has always gone above and beyond what is expected of a student. As a sophomore, she was named the captain of the tennis team and she held the position for 3 years. She is a state leader for HOSA and attended and placed at state and international conferences. Maggie helped our school earn its Project ADAM Heart Safe School status and she has helped staff members at faculty meetings learn about AED's and cardiac arrest so that everyone can be better prepared for emergency situations. We can't wait to see the great things she will accomplish in the future. Thanks for being a Spartan, Maggie!

Congratulations to Spartan Pride recipient, Anna Floor! Anna works hard for her achievements and puts in the time it takes to meet academic challenges. She is the student in class you can count on to think ahead, be prepared, work well with peers, and communicate well with teachers. She is a student-athlete and juggles a variety of responsibilities maturely and responsibly. She is thoughtful and has often volunteered to take care of classroom plants. She consistently has a positive attitude, even in challenging situations. Make sure to check out her Spartan Pride profile. Thank you for being a Spartan, Anna!

Congratulations to Spartan Pride recipient, John Loertscher! John goes out of his way to make sure everyone is included. He is an all-around kind and caring student who leads by example. Make sure to check out his Spartan Pride profile! Thanks for being a Spartan, John!

Congratulations to Spartan Pride recipient, Abbey Theroux! Abbey participated in a challenging school production this year. She went above and beyond acting as a team player, keeping the cast going and adding her own insight and ideas. Her cleverness came out in how she portrayed 6 different characters shifting from one character to another in split seconds. She was dedicated and helped run and organize rehearsals over the February vacation. She is very dedicated in what she does with her extracurricular activities and her school work. We are looking forward to watching Abbey reach her goals! Thanks for being a Spartan, Abbey!