Students in Ms. Killgoar’s Precalculus Honors class used uncooked spaghetti to model the x- and y-coordinates around the unit circle.

Through this hands-on activity, students discovered how those coordinates create the graphs of cosine and sine!

On Tuesday, Youth Connections met with Work Study students for a workshop focused on resume building.

Students learned about the key components of a strong resume, how to tailor it for different employers, and had the opportunity to create their own.

Additional workshops will continue to be offered for students on Tuesdays!

On September 26, 600 students came together for the FHS Homecoming Dance, hosted by Student Government and the Underclassmen and School-wide Events Committee. DJ Ace kept the dance floor moving with music spanning the last two decades!

Homecoming kicked off an exciting fall season at FHS, with the Color Run on October 4 and the first home football game on October 8 up next!

Students in AP Environmental Science and 3-D Art welcomed National Geographic Explorer Kat Owens, a scientist and artist whose work focuses on plastic pollution.

During her visit, students began creating their own artwork, contributed to Kat’s giant fin whale sculpture, and researched scientific studies for educational infographics.

Their work will be on display in January at Project B Gallery. More information to come!

Students in French 3 practiced the pronunciation of new vocabulary as they prepared to read Michelle Fournier’s novel La Magie de Manie.

The activity helped students build confidence with both their speaking and reading skills in French.

Great stories are sparking curiosity at FHS Academy at Thayer! Students are reading The Great Gatsby, In the Time of the Butterflies, and The Alchemist, exploring themes of dreams, courage, identity, and perseverance.

A shout-out to our students for embracing these literary journeys and to our teachers for bringing the pages to life and building a love of reading!

Congratulations to senior Nicholas Duarte, who was named MassLive’s Athlete of the Week after a standout performance in the Flyers’ 36-27 victory over Braintree.

Duarte finished with 215 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 18 carries, threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Augustin Capuzzi, and broke loose for an electrifying 73-yard touchdown run.

Students in ECE Honors recently completed a study of children’s authors and had the opportunity to read books by those authors to students at BLOCKS Preschool.

Stop by the library to check out their display and learn more about the project!

A special thank you to Miguel Pillot and our entire FHS custodial staff for all they do each day to keep our building running smoothly, safely, and looking its best.

Much of their work happens behind the scenes, but it makes a tremendous difference for our students and staff. We appreciate their hard work and dedication to FHS!

Celebrating the Arts at FHS 🎨
Our Fine Arts students showcased their creativity during Plus Side Live, giving families a chance to see the incredible artwork being created at FHS.

The FHS brought the performing arts to life during Open House with a special Plus Side Live showcase featuring a cappella performances, student monologues, and dance.

It was a great opportunity for families to experience the creativity, talent, and energy of our performing arts students!

The FHS Cheer and Dance teams brought plenty of energy to Open House with special exhibitions during Plus Side Live. Our student-athletes gave families a firsthand look at the talent and school spirit they bring to FHS!

Unified Basketball took over the Middle Gym during Open House for a Blue vs. White scrimmage, showcasing teamwork, competition, and the incredible spirit of our Unified program!

Environmental Science students became black panthers for the day as they hunted prey and explored the factors that limit population size.

Students calculated the carrying capacity of their classroom ecosystem, experienced the impact of habitat destruction, and learned how wildlife bridges and tunnels help animals safely cross roads.

Congratulations to Kelli Pearson and Adrianne Schueller, who were both recognized in the Office of Teaching and Learning Newsletter for their outstanding work with students.

Adrianne was recognized for fostering student voice, reflection, and academic discussion through Visual Arts, while Kelli was highlighted for her collaboration, flexibility, and support of students in the Phoenix Program.

We are proud to see their work celebrated across the district!