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Vision high schools with the highest percentage of The vision statement for the district defines upperclassmen enrolled in Advanced Placement excellence and what we strive to become. courses. The vision of the Mashpee Public Schools The Mashpee High School football team had its is to ensure that all students achieve academic best season ever with 13 wins and 0 losses to win the excellence in a safe, respectful, and South Shore League Championship. The Falcons personalized learning environment. moved on to win the Super Bowl, beating Cardinal Spellman 34 to 8 at Gillette Stadium, an evening that Quality teaching, small class sizes, and will be long-remembered in the community. the use of technology will prepare students for future challenges. The schools were awarded a national Physical Education Program grant, which will bring $300,000 School Committee Members to the district to promote physical activity and wellness. Kathy Stanley was Chairperson of the committee Climbing walls, fitness equipment, and professional and Jose Franco served as Vice Chair. Scott McGee development for staff are some of the benefits of the was Secretary,and Janice Mills and David Bloomfield grant. were Members. Mashpee students and staff are proud to show Review of 2011-2012 their appreciation for veterans and active military After 38 years of service to the children of personnel. Veterans Day is an important day in the Mashpee, Janice Mills retired from the school schools, as gratitude for service to our country is acknowledged through special tributes and recognition. committee. A reception was held in her honor to recognize the significant contributions she has made to the schools. A permanent display of her watercolor Mashpee educators continually work to improve ptheir professional practice. In addition to those paintings was hung in Mashpee High School with a studying in university graduate degree programs,53 plaque inscribed `school committee member 1974- 2012,Educator,Artist,Advocate for Children.' participated in district-sponsored graduate courses such as Responsive Classroom. A group of administrators Michael Horne,who served as a teacher, coach, enrolled in the National Institute for School Leadership, and athletic director during his 40 years in Mashpee, an 18-month program for building skills as retired in June. The school committee named the instructional leaders. stadium in honor of Mike's work to hold student athlete's to high standards of commitment, We are fortunate to have a talented and committed sportsmanship,and performance. staff that works to meet the learning needs of every student. Grade level and department teams work in The Mashpee Public Schools continued to focus professional learning communities to identify areas for on and improve student achievement. Mashpee High growth and to develop strategies for improving student School saw increases in SAT scores that far surpassed achievement. growth for both the state and the nation. The table Community service is an important part of the below shows Mashpee's five-year change from 2008 to 2012 as compared to the state and the nation. curriculum. There are many efforts to raise funds to help others, to collect food for those who are SAT Five Year Change 2008-2012 experiencing difficulty, and to share. Starting at the earliest grades,Mashpee students learn the importance State Nation Mashpee of service to others. Critical Reading -1 +1 +15 Math +3 +4 +33 The Mashpee schools are immensely grateful for Writing -3 +1 +19 the ongoing support of the community. Volunteers work in classrooms, libraries, and offices,as well as Mashpee High School was named to The Boston chaperone field trips. Local businesses and individuals Globe's Overachievers List of 15 Massachusetts public donate again and again to support school activities. 134