
We hope everyone is enjoying the last few weeks of summer! As we begin looking ahead to the new school year, we wanted to share the Middle School Summer Update Newsletter, which includes important information, reminders, and a preview of what’s to come. https://secure.smore.com/n/fn16z

We are thrilled to be welcoming back students in just a few short weeks! Check out the back-to-school Central Office Newsletter here. https://secure.smore.com/n/4u3wa

We are excited to welcome new faces to the Scituate school community this year!
Meet Dr. Jessica Simonelli, she will be joining the Spartan team this year as the Speech-Language Pathologist for Scituate Middle and High School. She is committed to helping students grow in their self-advocacy and communication skills and fostering an environment of inclusivity and acceptance for all!
We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Quintin Nard, our new SHS Culinary Arts Teacher! He is a proud graduate of Johnson & Wales University with over a decade of experience in the culinary industry, Mr. Nard brings a wealth of real-world expertise and a passion for education.
We are also very happy to have Mr. Robert Anastasi who will be our new Head of School Counseling! Prior to his role as a school counselor, he taught both Art and Library Media at the secondary level, and is also a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). Mr. Anastasi is excited to work with students and families to increase knowledge of college and career-related opportunities.
Meet Dr. Jessica Simonelli, she will be joining the Spartan team this year as the Speech-Language Pathologist for Scituate Middle and High School. She is committed to helping students grow in their self-advocacy and communication skills and fostering an environment of inclusivity and acceptance for all!
We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Quintin Nard, our new SHS Culinary Arts Teacher! He is a proud graduate of Johnson & Wales University with over a decade of experience in the culinary industry, Mr. Nard brings a wealth of real-world expertise and a passion for education.
We are also very happy to have Mr. Robert Anastasi who will be our new Head of School Counseling! Prior to his role as a school counselor, he taught both Art and Library Media at the secondary level, and is also a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). Mr. Anastasi is excited to work with students and families to increase knowledge of college and career-related opportunities.


SHS Senior, Nettie Hartley, joined the Rhode Island Association of School Principals - RIASP Summer Conference yesterday to be part of their student panel. Nettie did a fantastic job representing Scituate High School and answering questions from Principals across the state. Principal Hassell also joined in on all of the summer conference fun to help host the panel!




Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children? The Scituate School Department is hiring paraprofessionals! Apply through www.schoolspring.com or visit our website.


As we begin looking ahead to the new school year, Scituate Middle School's Principal Morel has shared a summer update to keep our returning and new middle school students in the loop on all things SMS! Check out the midsummer SMS newsletter here https://secure.smore.com/n/8ez61

Due to scheduled work on the fire alarm system at Clayville Elementary, the Central Office Staff will be working remotely on Monday, July 21st and Tuesday, July 22nd.
Thank you for your understanding. Should you need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out via email.
Best regards,
Laurie J Andries
Superintendent of Schools
Contact Information]
Thank you for your understanding. Should you need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out via email.
Best regards,
Laurie J Andries
Superintendent of Schools
Contact Information]

On the last day of the HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference, the Grand Awards Ceremony took place. Congratulations to Valentina Mancini for placing in the top 10 of the Clinical Specialty event!
The SHS HOSA members also enjoyed some down time and were able to explore Nashville!




On day three of the HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference, the last of our competitors took part in the Public Service Announcement, Health Career Display, and Mental Health Promotion events. Students also took part in workshops. The day ended with the Recognition Session, where Mr. Wentworth was awarded the Outstanding Local Advisor award!







Students were busy on day two of the HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference! Students competed in events, were recognized for accomplishments, and took part in workshops. Congratulations to Hailey DeMerchant and Lauren Henault, who received gold level recognition for their work in the Health Literacy Ambassador event. Valentina Mancini was recognized in the HOSA Happenings event as well. Other members competed in Community Awareness, Research Poster, Health Education, and Clinical Specialty events.







Congratulations to Ella Werbecki, who earned a HOSA scholarship! Ella was a recipient of the Citizens Bank scholarship.


Scituate HOSA members have wrapped up day one of the HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference. Rhode Island HOSA received a membership increase award, and the Eastern Region won the HOSA Cup for the most membership growth! Our students attended the symposium, traded pins, and took part in the Anatomage Tournament. The day ended with opening session, and students were eager to take on day two!






With the end of the school year came so many smiles, laughs, and memorable moments. The Class of 2025 will surely be missed as they move into this next phase of their lives.











Yesterday, we celebrated the incredible dedication and hard work of our teachers and staff at our End of the Year Celebration! Every achievement this year across the Scituate School Department is a direct result of their passion, perseverance, and commitment to our students. We are so proud and so grateful for all they do! We want to send a special congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Vanessa Mezzancella, and our Support Staff of the Year, Helen Dichiaro, who continue to go above and beyond for their students and for our school community. Thank you for all that you do!








6th grade students enjoyed a beautiful outdoor lunch a few weeks ago, and we were happy to see our students relaxing in the sunshine!


We want to congratulate the girls' and boys' Lacrosse Teams for working so hard and having such a great season this year! Even though their final games didn't end in the results we hoped for this time around, these athletes showed grit, determination, and did an overall fantastic job this season!



We recognized our 5th grade Clayville students at a special celebration last week, where their families and friends joined us in a ceremony honoring our 5th graders for all of their hard work! We know these students will do wonderful things in middle school next year. Congratulations to all!









Congratulations to our Hope Kindergarteners who were honored at their Kindergarten Celebration last week for completing this special milestone! Students did a fantastic job performing songs for their families and friends.









Field Day at North Scituate was tons of fun! Students enjoyed beautiful weather, playing with friends, and yummy snow cones!









Clayville's Night of the Arts was a terrific night filled with students excited to show their family and friends their works of art!









