Proposed Schedule Change Decision, Kasey Stewart, Henry Johnstone, Grace Pacelle, CCHS Red Cross Club & More

Proposed Schedule Change Information

A Time and Learning Committee started the process of exploring a new schedule for CCHS in the fall of 2015.  The process was detailed, comprehensive, and thorough as schedules ranging from our immediate neighbors to high-performing schools on the west coast were reviewed and examined.  

In early 2016, the Time and Learning Committee made a recommendation to principal Peter Badalament to adopt a schedule that is nearly identical to the one that was proposed this fall, less a few minor changes.  For various reasons, principal Badalament postponed the implementation of the recommended schedule.  

A committee reconvened this fall to continue the process.  The Schedule Committee did an excellent job seeking feedback from all stakeholders.  The entire process was inclusive and transparent.  Before the break, we shared with staff the feedback provided by all stakeholders. 

On Tuesday, January 3rd we held a faculty meeting to discuss the proposed schedule.  The conversation was professional and constructive.  At the conclusion of the meeting, we held a vote where it was decided to continue with our current schedule and not adopt the proposed schedule.  

A healthy school consistently evaluates prevailing practices to ensure it is performing at optimal levels. The schedule review allowed for such an assessment.   Another positive by-product is a general consensus on a few key issues. 

• We all agree that educational equity is imperative, and creating the conditions for an equitable high school experience for all students is of seminal importance.  

• We need to explore developing additional opportunities for staff members to collaborate both cross-disciplinary and within departments. 

• Finding creative ways to increase student access to electives.   

I want to commend all members of both committees for their hard work and dedication to this process.  

Although I was not in need of it, taking part in this process reaffirmed why I accepted the offer to be the principal of CCHS.   All stakeholders care deeply about the quality of the education at CCHS; a vital and necessary ingredient for a healthy, vibrant educational community.  

I am proud that the staff thoughtfully and collaboratively worked together throughout this process. A highly competent and dedicated staff working collaboratively will continue to serve us well in our never-ending quest for improvement.  

CCHS Red Cross Club

CCHS Red Cross Club completed a gift wrapping fundraiser at Sears. After working to gather donated materials at CCHS and the Beede Center in December, and after getting approval from Sears at the Burlington Mall, students set up tables and wrapped gifts for donations and raised  $1,167.65. This money will be donated to the Red Cross to help those in need of food and shelter.

Students participated in club meetings devoted to "Gift Wrapping 101" lessons.  Kasey Stewart said, "we all got pretty good at gift wrapping. Everyone worked over the course of two weekends prior to Christmas day. Mrs. Gillis, our faculty advisor, and many of the members volunteered their time to wrap as many gifts as fast as they could. We often had long lines of people waiting. Everyone worked as a team, and I think we all learned how much work it takes to raise this amount of money."


CCHS RED CROSS CLUB: Andrea Gillis, Kasey Stewart, Emily Longmire, Katherine Kelly, Brooke Smith, Anna Synakh, Margaret Hedeman, James Irza-Leggat, Camilla Durham, Caroline Canally, Alyssa Stainton, Erin Fitzgerald, Sarah Yang, Alden Harring, Alyssa Attonito, Anna Shulman, Colleen Boyle, Sarah Hoover, Paula Ogalde, Nia Dorsey, Cindy Li. & Matt Messina.  



Student Artwork

Bowling Without Lanes By Kasey Stewart 

 Self-Portrait By HenryJohnstone

 Light & Color By Grace Pacelle

Aya Joachim (2019) 
Check out the Holiday Animation Movie created by Aya Joachim.



Student Newspaper
Check out the latest edition of The Voice.



Winter Concert

CCTV's  Kester Kruegerat along with Charles Peachey (Class of 2018) and Martin Price (Class of 2019) did a great job documenting the Winter Concert. The video is edited live and features views from the catwalk and performer closeups.  The team of camera operators and director worked closely to the brings the music to life for our TV audience. They have published an edited version of the holiday assembly.

Linked is a video of  "Sleigh Ride"  from the December 22nd concert. 

The Full Winter Concert can be viewed on YouTube.



Guidance Update and Junior Night for Class of 2018

Guidance and Counseling January Newsletter: CLICK HERE

Junior Night for the Class of 2018  Parents /Guardians and Students** are invited to attend Junior Night on Thursday, January 5, starting promptly at 7:00 pm in the CCHS Auditorium.

The CCHS Guidance and Counseling Department will be conducting a series of 30-minute workshops related to the post-secondary-planning process.  You will have the opportunity to attend three of the presentations listed.  Note that not all of the programs will be given at the same time slots, so please plan your schedule accordingly.  For the Agenda to plan out your evening: ClickHere   

**Students - if you have a lot of homework or assessments that you need to study for, please do not feel pressured to come.  While there is a lot of helpful information, getting your work completed is more important.  If you are unable to attend, we will post information about each session on our website.

Learning Commons Update
By Robin Cicchetti

January blog post from the Learning Commons

We are looking for 4 student and 4 parent volunteers to join a faculty working group! For the past two summers the faculty and staff have been enjoying a shared summer reading experience. Based on this, we want to open this activity up to the CCHS community with a "twist" on summer reading. Instead of a list of books, we are proposing a question-based format for consideration over the summer. For additional information please read the LC blog post.  

Livy Poulin Diving vs Newton South 12-20-2016

Athletics Scheduling & Updates

Check out our new athletic website for scheduling.  

The Concord Carlisle wrestling team placed seventh in the Knight Hawk Classic Tournament on Friday, Dec. 30 in Holyoke. The Patriots totaled 100 points to finish seventh in the 22-team field.
Three C-C wrestlers earned third-place finishes

CC Swim & Dive Update
Final Score: CC 92 - MV 78
It was a close meet throughout that came down to the last relay.

A few highlights:
There was no diving today, but Livy Poulin, our diver, qualified for sectionals in the 50 free.
Cooper Flory continued to improve, dropping 2 seconds in the 200 free, and 3 seconds in the 500 free from his previous bests. Captain Peter Hart also dropped 4 seconds from his best in the 500.


December 21, 2016 - Bedford at Concord Carlisle

Girls: Bedford HS 78 - CCHS 89
The girls are now 5-0.

Lucas Gernon 100 Breaststroke vs. Bedford 12-21-2016

Boys: Bedford HS 57 - CCHS 86
The boys are now 2-3.

Girls Hockey 

Concord Carlisle 6 Weston-Wayland 5

1st win of the season for CC (Record 1-2)

Goal scorers for CC:

Captain Kristina Webster (1), and Alternate Captain Rosie Braceras (1)

1st varsity goal for Gabriela Braceras (2), Katie Rice (1), and Lucy Atwood (1)

Game winning goal by Lucy Atwood & the winning Goaltender was Grace Blunt.

JV Boys Basketball Beat Bedford 61- 26 

Leading Scorer - Greg Howes

Colonial Sound
Here is a Playlist from the Media Wall created by Colonial Sound Manager, Owen Curtain