Class Act Awards

Perhaps no time in the past half-century has a commitment to service been more important.  CCHS student's commitment to service is one load-bearing pillar that our school rests on.  I applaud the efforts of the students listed below.  Their contribution to a cause near and dear to their heart has undoubtedly left a lasting impact thanks to their time, effort, energy, and enthusiasm.  Further, I want to thank all the parents and community members, particularly the individuals associated with 2Volunteer

The 2020 Class Act Awards night was canceled, like all school events.  However, the sponsors of the event, listed below, want to be sure that the incredible individual community service efforts of CCHS students do not go unrecognized.  Congratulations to all!

CCHS Awards   Community Service is an integral part of the total learning experience at CCHS.  Students must complete at least 40 hours of service for graduation, but many students volunteer for much more than the minimum.  These awards recognize the graduating seniors who have volunteered over 100 hours of their time in their careers at CCHS.

Rotary Club of Concord   The Rotary Club of Concord recognizes the contribution of young people in our schools and rewards them for Community Service, Integrity, Kindness, Leadership, and Civic Responsibility. Each club and sport at CCHS has an opportunity to choose their award recipients, as nominated by their group advisors or coaches.

President’s Volunteer Service Awards   2Volunteer, the Concord-Carlisle community-based organization which assists CCHS in its Community Service program, is a designated certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award.  The Award is given by the Points of Light Foundation, as inspired by George H.W. Bush, to recognize the best in American spirit and to encourage Americans to improve their communities through volunteer service and civic participation.  Students are eligible for consideration for this award if they have demonstrated outstanding community service over the course of any consecutive 12-month period.  The Young Adult (service completed above age of 16) Bronze Award is given for 100-174 hours of service, the Silver Award for 175-249 hours, and the Gold Award for 250 or more hours.  The Teen (service completed before age 16) Bronze Award is given for 50-74 hours of service, the Silver Award for 75-99 hours of service, and the Gold Award for 100 or more hours of service.




Concord-Carlisle Community Chest    Awards are given by the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest to CCHS students who have demonstrated initiative and commitment to an organization or a volunteer project within the area of direct human services.  The recipients are selected by the Community Chest Board of Directors.

Maureen Taggert Award  This award is given to a CCHS senior who exhibits exemplary community service participation in Recreation Department programs.  It is named in honor of a beloved Concord Recreation employee who lifelong gave selflessly of her time.




Global Award for Service Learning This award is given to the CCHS student who has completed the most hours of service working with a culture different from his or her own.  The award is designed to foster students’ global awareness, necessary for participation in, and contribution to, an increasingly global society.




NEADS Award  The National Education for Assistance Dog Services trains service dogs to help individuals with disabilities, and is interested in service in general to the disabled.  The Award is given to a member of the junior or senior class who has demonstrated exemplary community service in the area of working with individuals with disabilities.  

Rotary Club of Concord Awards
Elana Alevy - Pep Band	Jacob Gechtman - Tennis Club	Una Oljaca - Activism Club
Elana Alevy - Serious Repercussions	Mary Goar - Squash Club	Sadie O'Neil - Girls Soccer
Janesse Asare-Danquah - POWER	John Griffin - Academic Bowl	Sadie O'Neil - Swim & Dive
Margaret Barry - BookPALS	Cole Hamilton - Boys' Tennis	Natalie Owen - Yearbook
Claire Bartlett - Spectrum	Danny Harrington - Boys' Lacrosse	Kaiyun Pan - Tennis Club
Alisa Bellotti - Environmental Club	Danny Harrington - Boys' Ice Hockey	Luke Pautler - CC ESports
Colleen Boyle - MVP/Violence Prevention	Emily Harrington - Cross Country	Christina Piccione - CCHS Voice
Colleen Boyle - Softball	Lila Hempel-Edgers - Moot Court	Carter Ridick - Boys' Basketball
Anna Brooks - Girls' Basketball	David (Riley) Honan - Baseball	Mae Claire Sabin - Field Hockey
Samantha Brown - Nordic Ski	Sarah Hoover - American Red Cross	Aarav Shah - Robotics Club
Tanner Buckelew - Swim & Dive	Sarah Hoover - Track	David Shapiro - Student Theatre
McKenzie Campbell - Girls' Ice Hockey	Marisa Ih - TOYS	Emily Sheehan - Model U.N.
Catrin Carey - Yearbook (The Bridge)	Miles Inman - Investment/Finance Club	Edward Shi - Math Team
Gretchen Carr - Indoor Track	Miles Inman - Nordic Ski	Gabrielle Shieh - Golf
Erin Carroll - Film Club	Naima Joachim - Film Club	Cole Siefer - Boys Soccer
Erin Carroll - YA Galley Book Review	Shree Khanolkar - Speech/Debate Club	Cole Siefer - Tai Ji
Mia Caruso - Class Government	Isabel Kilty - Cheer	Rachel Stoppe - WIQH Radio
William Chaffin - Track	Maddie Koenig - Volleyball	Georgia Svrcek - Improv Club
Mia Comeau - Art Club	Morgan Labadini - Field Hockey	Heather Szczesniak - Ult. Frisbee
Sarah Creamer - Alpine Ski	Kierthan Lathrop - Cross Country	Amy Tedeschi - Theatre Tech
William Crounse - Indoor Track	Magan Lee - Reflections Magazine	Fallon Vaughn - Girls Lacrosse
Aidan Daly - Football	Harriet Martin - Activism Club	Lainey Volz - Fashion Design Club
Elise Dohoney - Student Senate	Aren Martinian - Chicken Scratch	Holly West - BookPALS
Abby Dudley - Spectrum	Sarah McMorrow - Dance Crew	Lucas Wilbur - WIQH Radio
Eleni Dunbar - Yearbook	Tyler McMorrow - Weather Services	Maxwell Wong - Tennis Club
Isabel Frangules - W.E.E.Ds (Garden)	Callie Nairus - MVP/Violence Prevention	Theresa Wood - TOYS
Isabel Frangules - Squash Club	Matthew Ngaw - Indoor Track	Zhihan Xu - Ultimate Frisbee
Grae Gaudreau - Photography Club	Stephen O'Leary - Chicken Scratch

President's Teen Volunteer Service Awards presented by 2Volunteer
Margaux Angelino - Gold	Will del Sobral - Bronze	Waverly Leonard - Silver	Susannah Snell - Gold
Chris Bao - Silver	Keane Dinner - Gold	Katherine Lerner-Teves - Gold	Benjamin Sprague - Gold
Margaret Bowers - Gold	Aaron Gao - Gold	Tiffany Lu - Bronze	Miranda Taylor - Gold
John Boyle - Gold	Aaron Gao - Gold	Samuel Lyczkowski - Gold	Henry Vlacovsky - Gold
Sanche Buck - Gold	Ashley Grant - Bronze	Samuel Lyczkowski - Gold	Crystal Wang - Bronze
Vishal Chandra - Bronze	Leah Greenberg - Silver	Alexandra Newman - Gold	Daniel Wang - Gold
Max Charde - Bronze	Hannah Griffin - Gold	Grace Ogden - Gold	Vincent Wang - Gold
Julia Clarke - Bronze	Amelia Hammond - Bronze	Christian Perrotta - Bronze	Jacqueline White - Bronze
Thomas Coloian - Gold	Zuhaye Huseni - Gold	Ellie Pohlig - Bronze	Annie Wiener - Gold
Porter Coutre - Bronze	Lily Kuivinen - Bronze	Mai Richmond - Gold	Maxwell Wong - Gold
Isabella Cupp - Bronze	Sophie Legault - Gold	Akshaya Seetharam - Gold	Byron Woodman - Bronze
Hazel Cyr - Bronze	Matthew Lehmann - Gold	Jessica Shang - Gold

President's Young Adult Volunteer Service Awards presented by 2Volunteer
Christina Aiello - Gold	Jacob Gechtman - Bronze	Isabella Lopresti - Bronze	Emma Sabin - Bronze
Cleo Baldoumas - Bronze	Piper Harring - Bronze	Quinn Macy - Silver	Carter Sohn - Bronze
Wan Tong Chan - Bronze	Joachim Laurent - Silver	Maya Malouf - Silver	Paula Vasiliadis - Silver
Nicholas del Sobral - Bronze	Noelle Ledoux - Bronze	Jeffrey Moberly Chan - Bronze	David Wang - Bronze
Rachel Dettelbach - Silver	Jake Lee - Bronze	Whitney Orloff - Bronze	Henry Wasserman - Bronze
Celia Flory - Silver	Matthew Lehmann - Silver	Natalie Owen - Bronze	Ella White - Bronze
Andrew Gao - Bronze	Cynthia Li - Gold	Kaiyun Pan - Bronze	Nathaniel White - Bronze

CCHS Community Service Awards
Christina Aiello	Jacob Gechtman	Cynthia Li	Emily Sheehan
Elana Alevy	Sarah Girma	Elizabeth Loprete	Gabrielle Shih
Patricia Amouzgar	Amy Goodhue	Morgan MacPhee	Charles Shulman
Ella Baker-Puttini	Ethan Gorewitz	William Mara	Mihir Singh
Cleo Baldoumas	Casey Granahan	Alexandra McArdle	Devin Smith
William Beguhn	Taylor Gushue	Sarah McMorrow	Rachel Stoppe
Margaret Besthoff	Welles Hatch	Cameron Mostoufi	Heather Szczesniak
Abigail Bohn	Liam Havens	Brett Murphy	Emma Thomas
Tanner Buckelew	Sarah Hoover	Caroline Nairus	Aaron Tong
Emily Capofreddi	Aliya Hosford	Paula Ogalde-Carmona	Andrew Upham
Charles Clark	George Howes	Natalie Owen	Grady VanOrden
Sibella Cownie	Mitiku Hoyt-Rouse	Olivia Palmer	Paula Vasiliadis
Aidan Daly	Julia Hubbard	Mackenzie Pavlik	Olivia Walton
Nicholas Del Sobral	Liam Hutton	Anna Piccione	Amanda Wang
Carson Detweiler	Miles Inman	Aliana Potter	David Wang
Elise Dohoney	Melissa Jiang	Elizabeth Rennert	David White
Heloise Evins-Mackenzie	Lucy Joseph	Emma Sabin	Ella White
John Ferren	Chloe Kidder	Mae Sabin	Nathaniel White
Celia Flory	Cameron Ladd	Nathalie Schnadig	Honor Williams
Andrew Gao	Magan Lee	Courtney Sepucha

Concord-Carlisle Community Chest Awards:	Isabella Hankins, Concord Recreation
	Ava Lublin, Gaining Ground
	Emily Capofreddi, Gaining Ground
	Tyler Pilliero, Discovery Museum
	Alec Nicoll, Discovery Museum
	Chloe Kirkwood, Open Table
Maureen Taggert Award:	Miles Inman
NEADS Award:	Aidan Daly
Global Award for Service Learning:	Makayla Francois

A Message From The CCHS Principal

On Saturday, students made us aware of an unacceptable and reprehensible video made by a CCHS student, and we denounce it in no uncertain terms. The video was disturbing and laced with racist language and graphic imagery. Concord Police were notified immediately, and the investigation continues.  Further, these actions violate our code of conduct policies, consequences consistent with our handbook will follow.  

Concord Public Schools and Concord Carlisle High School has zero tolerance for acts of hatred, racism, discrimination, and bigotry. There is no place for this in society, and it will not be tolerated at our schools. Our school stands for respect and inclusion and a place where all are welcome and appreciated. 

We will always condemn words of hate, but the national outrage over the senseless killing of George Floyd compels us to stand together and universally and vehemently condemn vile and racist words and behaviors perpetrated by anyone.  This reprehensible action is entirely inconsistent with our school values and beliefs.   We are deeply affected by these acts of hatred and bigotry, and we encourage any student in need of support to reach out to a trusted adult.

During a pandemic, the need for sustained, willful acts of kindness and love that promote unity is vital to healing the damage caused by a health crisis that further perpetuates racial inequality. Even in the time of a pandemic, tragedies occur that have nothing to do with a health crisis, and the daily crush of grim COVID-19 news has pushed aside critical issues plaguing our country that require dialogue and understanding. 

The tragic killing of George Floyd opens the national wound, and the unfortunate incident within our school community compels me to express how deeply we sympathize with those having to bear the racial injustices that exist in our country.  


Hate has no place in our society or our schools; Concord Public Schools and Concord Carlisle High School stands firm in its commitment to a respectful and inclusive environment. Even when we fall short, we must tell everyone that our schools are a place where all are free to learn in a safe and welcoming environment.  That is the work that lies before us.

Michael J. Mastrullo
Principal
CCHS

A Video Tribute To The Class of 2020

A great tribute to the amazing #classof2020. A big thanks to Owen Curtain for compiling this video and to all of the staff who contributed. Wishing the Class of 2020 a lifetime of happiness and success.

A Video Tribute to the Class of 2020

Important Graduation & Senior Celebration Information

Important Graduation & Senior Celebration Information

I am pleased to announce our plans for the CCHS Graduation ceremony that will allow for a long-overdue celebration of the Class of 2020.  Several weeks ago, we surveyed students with three options to consider for commencement exercises (Drive-in, virtual, or socially distanced with no spectators).  Garnering nearly eight-out-of every ten votes, students selected the socially distanced option with no spectators. We were waiting for official approval from state and local leaders to move forward, and I am excited to say approval has arrived.  

At that point, without approval, we could not broadcast plans that were simultaneously underway that could potentially allow for limited spectators at the Graduation ceremony.  We have faith in our students and feel strongly that we can plan a safe, celebratory graduation with limited spectators.  Our patience and planning have paid off.  

Please read the information below on the Graduation ceremony including the information from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  

In the coming weeks, a future correspondence will provide additional details on the graduation ceremony, but it is essential we save the date and provide information so families can plan.   Please note, all plans are subject to change if circumstances change or if state and/or town rules and regulations change.  

Graduation

Date:

• 19 July
• This is the first day an outdoor ceremony is allowed.
•  The ceremony must be outside, so rain date(s) will be the entire week of 20 July.  

Time:  

• 9:00am
• This may change if held during the week due to rain.  

Spectators: 

• Each graduate will receive two tickets for their family.  
• School personnel will also be in attendance.  

Additional Details:  

• Everyone will maintain social distancing and wear masks.  
• We purchased masks for students.  
• The ceremony will be broadcast live by Minuteman Media Network.  

As noted, future correspondence will provide detailed information on the graduation ceremony.  

Student Masks Are Provided

Likely not a single person around the globe escaped some form of impact by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Everything is relative, and COVID-19 has gradations of impact, but as noted in a previous blog post, few have suffered more than the Class of 2020. Although a graduation ceremony with limited spectators is not the exact model we are accustomed to, it is the best we can do under the conditions. We are so excited for this day to come.

Additional information celebrating seniors is below.  

Senior Exit Survey
Seniors, please complete the survey for the Guidance Department.  
https://forms.gle/gcAgAoSaYyLQVWo86



Senior Parade
Due to the rainy forecast Saturday, we decided to CHANGE the DATE of our Senior Parade. 

Please plan to join us on SUNDAY 31 May, from 4:15 - 5:30 pm. We will send out a detailed email about logistics for all participants later this week. All CCHS seniors and their family members are welcome. 

Please sign up on this Google Form by noon on Friday, 29 May, if you plan to join us. Once you have registered, you will receive an Evite where you can see who else will be at the parade, and add/access photos after the event.

Here is the FAQ document for seniors and families, which should address most of your questions about the parade. Seniors, you can email jcottonherman@concordcarlisle.org or anyamekye@concordps.org directly if you have any questions about your participation. We especially wish to hear from any senior who wants to attend but is dealing with transportation challenges. We will do all we can to help you be a part of this special event.

We can't wait to celebrate all of you this SUNDAY at CCHS. We hope to see you there!

With congratulations from all of us at CCHS.  

Senior Awards
A virtual ceremony will take place on 9 June.  All students and families receiving an award will receive an email invitation.     

Graduate Lawn Signs- We delivered lawn signs to all Graduating seniors.  

Tote Bags
We are in the process of ordering our version of a CCHS "swag bag." We plan to fill them with small items and arrange for a pickup in June of student records, cap and gown, and other things.  Details and the date to follow soon.  


Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Graduation Guidance

On Thursday, 21 May, DESE sent districts guidelines developed in conjunction with the Department of Public Health about high school graduation ceremonies (download). High school graduations are an important ceremony in the lives of the graduate and their loved ones. High school graduation ceremonies should proceed with the following schedule and guidelines:

• Ceremonies held between now and Saturday, 18 July should be held virtually or in extremely limited other circumstances following safety protocols (e.g., car parades).
• Ceremonies held beginning Sunday, 19 July may take place OUTSIDE under the standards outlined in the guidance and assuming the public health data supports the continued opening of our state.

As an agency, DESE would also like to make a special effort to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2020. As graduation time approaches, please encourage the high school community, particularly teachers, to share highlights about the graduating class on social media with the hashtag #ThatsMyStudentMA and tag the DESE account at @MASchoolsK12 on Twitter or @MassachusettsDESE on Facebook. The Department hopes to feature a rotating display of photos of the class of 2020 (from before the school closures) on our homepage and welcomes photo submissions from schools and districts. Please add them to the online folder and include the district in the file name as soon as possible.
 
In addition, Governor Charlie Baker, in partnership with WGBH, will deliver a commencement address to the Class of 2020 as part of a celebration for graduating seniors that will be broadcast at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, 9 June. In addition to the Governor’s remarks, the event will feature congratulatory messages from local celebrities, a performance by members of the Boston Pops Orchestra, and a speech by students.

A Message to your Graduating Seniors from Congresswoman Lori Trahan

Registering to Vote Read Congresswoman Lori Trahan's letter to Seniors here 

Senior Celebrations

Graduation & Senior Recognitions

There is a group comprised of staff, parents, and students currently working on end-of-year recognition for seniors.  I want to thank all of them for helping to plan unique ways to celebrate seniors.  The parents either represent a parent group, or are in close contact with parent groups who continue to offer their time, energy, and generosity to the students of CCHS.  Students are providing great feedback that help shape the decision making and staff members are working hard to help organize.  

Although this is not an exhaustive list of ideas currently under consideration, the list below is an update on plans that are marching ahead.  

Graduation-Seniors received a survey yesterday and have until midnight tomorrow to offer feedback.  

Graduate Lawn Signs- We are in the process of ordering lawn signs made for all Graduating seniors.  Brian, Katie, and I plan to personally drop them off at each graduates residence.  

Tote Bags- We are in the process of ordering our version of a CCHS "swag bag." We plan to fill them with small items and arrange for a pickup in early June of student records, cap and gown, and other items.  

Senior Parade- This requires detailed cooperation with town officials, but the planning has commenced.  A date in late May is likely.  A rolling rally with a publicized route to allow staff to say goodbye to the Class of 2020 is the desired result.  

Senior Awards-Staff/individual departments will deliberate over the next two weeks.  We will announce all winners and either mail or arrange a pickup in late May or early June.  

Please be aware, that all events and dates are subject to change.  Other groups who generously support CCHS students continue to plan ways to recognize the great Class of 2020!  We are grateful to all those willing to help celebrate the great students of CCHS.  

Important Information: Graduation & Senior Recognitions, Phase 3 Learning Expectations, Student Q&A, Parent Q&A, and Kahoot Event

All,

I hope this correspondence finds you and yours in good health during this unprecedented time. The week of May 4th is Teacher Appreciation Week.  This noble profession always deserves appreciation, but I cannot think of another time in our nation's history when they deserved more than they do right now.  Thanks to each and every teacher across the country!

Let me start with a sobering assessment of our current situation. We are seven weeks into the current learning environment that continues with the massive cloud of a health crisis hanging overhead.  We begrudgingly accepted the fact that schools are closed for the year.  This decision moved us from Phase 2 of the learning plan to Phase 3 (outlined below).  

One of the many difficult things to accept is the inaction required to address the pandemic.  We are programmed to identify challenges and take action to solve complex problems.  The pandemic asks of us the exact opposite.  Instead of action to tackle our problem, we must distance and hunker down, and that is not in our nature.

Despite this sobering reality, there are reasons for optimism.  First of all, I take solace knowing the best minds in the world have a common enemy and a singular focus to beat COVID-19.  It is not "if" we will return to normal, but "when."  Although the when still remains an unknown, I hope you can take comfort knowing that day will arrive.  

Our plans for the remainder of the year are listed in detail below. Phase 3 was motivated by new guidelines from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, along with input from both staff and the community. I wish nothing but health and resilience for you and your family.  

Please read below for details on upcoming informational sessions and information on end-of-year celebrations.    

Graduation & Senior Recognitions
There is a group comprised of staff, parents, and students currently working on end-of-year recognition for seniors.  We will meet tomorrow for the third time to finalize the details of our plans.  Further, seniors will receive a survey seeking their input on Graduation options.  The survey is non-binding and subject to additional approvals and subject to change. More information is forthcoming soon.  


Phase 3 Learning Plan
The most essential factor in the weeks ahead is the physical and emotional well-being of students and staff.  That remains the priority.  The plan in the weeks ahead is put into place, knowing that not everyone will be able to participate in full capacity.  If you need assistance, please contact your teacher and/or guidance counselor.  

Those able to participate should do so earnestly.  Beginning Monday, 11 May, each teacher will offer two 30-minute live, synchronous teaching sessions for students each week until the end of the 2019-2020 school year (for full credit classes, classes that only meet 2x per week, are expected to have one 30-min session per week).  

• These live sessions can be hosted in Google Hangout, Zoom, or another platform of the teacher’s choice.

• One intent of these sessions is to support students in learning new content.  In Phase 2, teachers had the option to hold office hours.  In Phase 3 each teacher will offer two 30-minute live sessions.  

• When possible, tutors and assistants will attend the classes they normally do when school is physically open.

• We expect all students who can attend these live sessions to participate. Mandatory attendance is a new expectation, and teachers will take attendance in Aspen.

• If able, we want students to attend all live sessions; however, to receive an automatic “pass” for Quarter 4, students need to attend more than 65% of live sessions. Flexibility will be determined for special situations by a team consisting of a teacher, administrator, guidance counselor, and, if applicable, a special educator.

• If able, students should complete all assignments; however, to receive an automatic “pass” for Quarter 4, students need to complete more than 50% of the assignments on May 11 through the end of the school year. 

• Last night Dr. Hunter shared Phase Three.docx of our learning plan.  

High School Schedule Effective 11 May

	10:00 am- 10:50 am	11:00 am- 11:50 am	11:50 am - 12:30 pm	12:30 pm-  1:20 pm	1:30 pm - 2:20 pm
Mon.	A1	B1	Lunch	C1	D1
Tues.	E1	F1	Lunch	G3	H1
Wed.	D2	C3	Lunch	B2	A2
Thurs.	H2	G2	Lunch	F2	E2
Fri.	Guidance / Student Supports / Asynchronous work / Clubs /  Teacher Collaboration

*Teachers will notify their students of the start time of the 30-min session within the 50 min block.

Thursday, May 7, 7:00PM - Student Q&A

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://concordps.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMud-ihqzksHd1LG_g7fE37Z3Pz2i8WvnUC

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

To allow us to be best prepared for the event, it would be helpful if you can enter your questions via the google form below.  Having your questions ahead of time will allow us to  conduct any research before the event and then be able to provide you the most accurate answer(s): Question Form

Thursday, May 7, 7:30PM - Community Kahoot Trivia

Register in advance for this meeting (if you have registered for the student Q&A, then you do not need to register again for this event):
https://concordps.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMud-ihqzksHd1LG_g7fE37Z3Pz2i8WvnUC

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

Friday, May 8, 1:30PM - Parent Q&A

Phase 3 & More will be covered in this Q&A 

This Event Will Be Recorded For Those Who Cannot Attend

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://concordps.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DpRswHIkSQaURLldUS84ug

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

To allow us to be best prepared for the event, it would be helpful if you can enter your questions via the google form below.  Having your questions ahead of time will allow us to  conduct any research before the event and then be able to provide you the most accurate answer(s): Question Form