Students, parents and guardians are invited to send a carnation to a student!

Carnations will be delivered during lunch on Friday, February 13!

Whether it’s for a friend, classmate, or your own student, a single flower can make someone’s day bloom! 🌸

All proceeds go to the Class of 2027!

Thank you for you support!

Congratulations to the ten SMHS music students who traveled to Grafton High School to audition for the Massachusetts Music Educators All State Music Festival! Eight SMHS students made it into the All State Mixed Choir and the All State Treble Choir!

Congratulations to all who participated and thank you to SMHS music teachers, Mr. Haskell and Ms. Lasit for creating these wonderful opportunities for our students!

Participants:

Ella Avitabile  (choral student)

Brendan Cronin (choral student)

Jane Malcomson (choral student)

Henry Muhlebach (choral student)

Marty Mulroy (choral student)

Daytona Pearson (choral student)

Cameron Phillips (choral student)

Natalie Ring (choral student)

Dan Flynn  (instrumental student)

Klay Warriner (choral student)

On Saturday, January 17, SMHS was proudly represented at the 2026 Project 351 Launch Day in Boston. This year’s SMHS Project 351 Ambassador, Fenno Greene, took part in the full day of events, which began at Faneuil Hall and concluded at the JFK Presidential Library.

Throughout the day, ambassadors traveled to sites around the city to participate in service projects. Joining Fenno was senior Shreya Shukla, who attended as a Project 351 alum. Also present was Molly Kent, a 2020 SMHS graduate and Project 351 alum, who served on the operations team and helped ensure the day’s events ran smoothly.

It was an inspiring day of leadership, service, and connection. We are proud of all the Blue Knights who continue to represent SMHS through Project 351.

Sandwich middle school students scoring in the top 20% of combined ELA and Math MCAS results were invited to attend an engaging information session led by retired Commander Stephen M. Kelleher, Program Director of the Advanced Studies & Leadership Program (ASLP).

ASLP a selective, two-week residential summer program at Massachusetts Maritime Academy for high-performing middle school students from the Cape and Islands. The program blends project-based learning with leadership training, teamwork, and problem solving.

The session also highlighted residential life, daily coursework, and leadership activities designed to build independence, collaboration, and confidence.

Congratulations to our high-achieving middle school students and their proud families and special thanks to middle school staff, Ms. Alexander and Ms. Strano for facilitating the session.

Grade 8 science students recently completed their Physics Unit with an exciting final project: designing, building, and racing their own cars. Using only a set list of materials, each group created a car that generated its own force and traveled at least one meter.

After several class days of planning and building, students put their designs to the test in a race. The project tied together key physics concepts including potential and kinetic energy, speed and velocity, and Newton’s Laws of Motion. The challenge was both fun and rewarding!

Thank you to grade 8 science teachers, Mr. Dumas and Ms. Ferreira, for creating such interactive and engaging projects!

National Honor Society members Alexa Christensen, Maddie Brown, and Lane Kraihanzel spent a recent Saturday helping the Cape Cod Tufts University Alumni group by collecting donated bags of canned food and paper goods and delivering them to the Sandwich Food Pantry.

The students attended the alumni meeting at Alberto’s Restaurant in Hyannis, where they were thanked for their service. During the introductions, it was also shared that Alexa Christensen was a recipient of the Tufts Book Award last spring, which recognized her academic achievement and character.

We are proud of these students for giving back to the community and representing SMHS through service and leadership.

The SMHS Robotics Club has been busy this winter, competing in the VEX Winter Classic Tournament at Mashpee Middle High School on January 10 and the VEX Shark Showdown at Monomoy Regional High School on January 17.

Club members Luke Glaser, Owen Kravitz, Dillon Florence, Paxton Harper, Jonathan McElroy, Paxton O’Kane, and Myles Keegan represented SMHS with pride. While the team did not advance to the finals in Mashpee, both SMHS robots performed well at Monomoy, finishing 11th and 20th out of 27 teams and advancing to the quarterfinals.

Throughout the competitions, our students demonstrated determination, integrity, sportsmanship, and strong school spirit. Thank you to our generous sponsors: HII, Cape Cod 5, and the MIT Club of Cape Cod for their continued support and a special thanks to Mr. Harper for the delicious doughnuts!

While examining a sword believed to date back to 1764–1765, SMHS U.S. History teacher Mr. Michael Welch put his extensive knowledge to use and uncovered a fascinating twist. After taking detailed field notes, photographing the piece, and creating a digital 3-D scan, he realized something didn’t add up. With help from a world-renowned expert in 18th-century British weapons, the sword was identified as a Model 1796 Hanger used by British sergeants years after the American Revolution.

This means the sword may have once belonged to General Joseph Warren, but it was almost certainly not the weapon he carried during the Revolutionary War. How he may have obtained it or whether it was his at all, remains a historical mystery still waiting to be uncovered.

Mr. Welch’s passion for historical research and artifacts brings history to life for students, showing them how curiosity, evidence, and critical thinking turn the past into an ongoing investigation, not just a chapter in a textbook.

SMHS recently hosted a Morgan’s Message Game at Gallo Ice Arena to help raise awareness of student-athlete mental health. Morgan’s Message is a student-athlete mental health organization created in honor of Morgan Rodgers, a Duke lacrosse player, with a mission to support athletes’ mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage open conversations.

School chapters promote this work through awareness events, team talks, mental health resources, and Morgan’s Message Games across different sports. Many SMHS student-athletes have become deeply involved in this effort, led by junior Elizabeth Stutzman.

We are grateful for the strong support from our fans and the teams who participated in making this event meaningful and impactful.

To learn more about Morgan’s Message and the work being done at SMHS, check out the feature from The Dungeon’s winter show

SMHS recently partnered with Old Rochester Middle School to host a Playbook Initiative workshop, bringing middle school students together for an afternoon focused on learning how to be upstanders and support one another.

The Playbook Initiative is a student-led program that empowers young people to create inclusive, respectful school communities by standing up to bias, bullying, and exclusion.

The workshop was facilitated by our Playbook Initiative leaders, seniors Peter Milburn and Shreya Shukla, alongside student leaders from Old Rochester.

By the end of the day, students not only gained tools to help make their schools more inclusive and positive, they also made new friends from Old Rochester, strengthening connections beyond their own school community.

Special thanks to grade 8 teacher, Mr. Duffany, for organizing this workshop.

Grade 8 Computer Science students coded and designed prototypes that could dispense an object to help a person or an animal, or improve safety in dark environments. Students presented their final products to SMHS faculty who were impressed with the ideas and craftsmanship applied.

This very popular class is part of Project Lead the Way, a program that builds essential skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

Special thanks to grade 8 computer science teacher, Ms. Beth Donahue, for her inspirational guidance during the project process.

Seniors! As you begin to finalize your plans for next year, we want to remind you not to leave free money on the table!

There are currently incredible scholarship opportunities available that can significantly reduce your financial burden for college. While the process can sometimes feel daunting, please remember that not every application requires an essay. In fact, some of these scholarships are as simple as submitting a brief letter of interest!

Don't hesitate! Apply today! Your future self will thank you.

For a complete list of current opportunities, or if you have any questions about how to get started, please stop by the guidance office to see your school counselor or Mrs. Murphy. We are here to help you succeed!

The SMHS PTSA is proud to announce the 2026 Blue Knight Senior Award, recognizing graduating seniors who exemplify what it means to be a Blue Knight.

The PTSA will award up to three one-time scholarships of $1,000 to members of the Class of 2026. These awards are designed to support seniors as they take their next steps after high school and to celebrate students who have made a positive impact on the SMHS community.

Applications are now open in Naviance under PTSA Scholarship.

📅 Deadline to apply: April 28, 2026

We encourage all eligible seniors to apply and take advantage of this opportunity.

SMHS senior, Breanna Prindle, is generously offering Irish Dance Workshops for all students in grades 7-12 who are interested in learning Irish Step dancing.

No experience is needed, and students may participate whether or not they plan to perform. Workshops will be taught on campus after school.

Students can sign up by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Thank you, Breanna, for volunteering your time and sharing your talent with us!

Cape Kid Meals has partnered with SMHS to assist all SANDWICH PUBLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES in need. 

The SMHS food pantry will be open every Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM–6:00 PM in room A100 at SMHS. Families can visit in person or place a food order by scanning the QR code. No appointment necessary.