A panel of K-12 teachers from the Old Rochester School District will share classroom practices and lessons that promote social studies and civic learning. The teachers will show how they use technology, make connections with young people from other countries and cultures, engage students with debate and counterargument as well as teach the history of […] Read more »
Elks Club April Student of the Month
Old Rochester Regional High School Senior Colby Stabell has been selected by faculty and staff for the Elks Club’s April Student of the Month for April. Colby exemplifies the mission of Old Rochester Regional and does so with great enthusiasm. In his junior year he organized the program, “Spread the Word to End the Word” […] Read more »
Sippican Students ‘Skip the Screen’
Sippican Elementary students are unplugging this week, forsaking television and computers for simpler pursuits as part of the school wide “Skip the Screen” campaign. To help families resist the temptation of the tube and monitor, the school’s PTA group, the Volunteers at Sippican Elementary (VASE), is hosting family friendly events all week – including Bingo […] Read more »
ORRJHS Students of the Month
Kevin T. Brogioli, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, announces the following Students of the Month for March 2012. •Green Team: Skylynne Richards-Auld and Kameron Silvia •Blue Team: Katie Gifford and Jacob Spevack •Orange Team: Madeline Meyer and McIvin Vincent •Red Team: Madison Cristaldi and Becket Kiernan •Special Areas: Casey Allaire and Damon […] Read more »
Every 15 Minutes
The lecture trailed to an end in my Honors Economics class as the door swung inward and the Grim Reaper strode into the room. Walking purposefully to the back of the classroom, he placed a spare chair next to senior Ian Gray and gestured for Mr. Carroll to continue teaching, which he did. A minute […] Read more »
School Dances Fail, Class Olympics Succeeds
It is the eternal question at Old Rochester Regional High School: what is the difference between Student Government and Student Council, the two organizations for which there are annual spring elections? And, for that matter, what are the duties of each? Sophomore Class President Ruhi Raje, who is a member of both organizations, said that […] Read more »
Old Colony Students of the Month
The following Tri-Town Old Colony students were recognized as School Council “Students of the Month” for April 2012. •Computer Information Systems: Chad Underhill, Rochester, Grade 9 •Electrical: Andrew McGraw, Mattapoisett, Grade 9 •House / Mill Carpentry: Thomas Gonet, Rochester, Grade 9 The criteria for the Student of the Month Program are based on a student’s […] Read more »
ORR Hosts Annual Blood Drive
The Old Rochester Regional High School gymnasium was a lively center of activity on Tuesday, March 27, as students and staff left their classes and studies to donate blood to the American Red Cross. The Annual Blood Drive at ORR is always sponsored by the school’s National Honor Society chapter, which has a number of […] Read more »
ORRHS Memorable Teachers
Construction on Old Rochester Regional High School started March 1960. The $2,350,000 junior and senior high school opened its doors September 1961 with 712 students. Bringing the students to the school required multiple bus trips (almost all students travelled by bus). Rochester had four bus trips, Marion had six trips and Mattapoisett had six trips. […] Read more »
Friends of Old Rochester Music
Come to the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium Tuesday, April 10 at 6:30 pm for a reception with light refreshments and then join us at 7:00 pm for a Night of Jazz. The evening will feature traditional and student-arranged pieces presented by the Senior High Chorus, Jazz Band, and Combo. The Junior High Jazz […] Read more »