About 100 students from Old Rochester Regional High School (a number that includes nearly all of the students from the Latin program of study in the foreign language department) took a field trip to the Museum of Science in Boston on Friday, December 16. The all-day field trip brought students to the new exhibit about […] Read more »
ORR Will Not Pursue Mandatory Uniforms
Neither the school committee nor the junior high or high school principals expressed interest in pursuing mandatory school uniforms or a strict dress code at the Old Rochester Regional campus. At the request of Marion resident Gary Powers, the ORR School Committee entertained an agenda item at its December 14 meeting to discuss a new […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Prepares for FY 2013 Budget
The funding of a new position for a technology director topped the wish list in a discussion of the fiscal year school budget for 2013, which geared up when the Mattapoisett School Committee met on Monday at Center School. Chairman Grace Knox asked each of the principals to prepare a list of weighted priorities for […] Read more »
Honor Bowl Team Wins Again
Things at Old Rochester Regional High School have once again settled down, just as they always do just before the holiday vacation. There are, however, some important announcements for students. First, seniors should be aware that they are to bring a copy of all college correspondences to the registrar in the guidance office – this […] Read more »
ORR Students Earn AP Awards
21 students at Old Rochester Regional High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams. Ten students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average score of at least […] Read more »
Old Colony Students of the Month
The following Old Colony students were recognized as School Council “Students of the Month” for December 2011: Junior Geoffrey Bentz, Rochester, Computer Information Systems; Senior Jason Lapre, Rochester, House/Mill Carpentry. Read more »
ORR Rolls out the Red Carpet
The seniors and some underclassmen of Old Rochester Regional High School gathered in the auditorium on Thursday, December 1 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm for the school’s second annual Senior Superlatives Gala. Tickets to the event cost $5, serving as a fundraiser for the Old Rochester Regional Athletic Booster Club. The event was designed in […] Read more »
Jr. High Gets a Taste of the Sr. High
Many classrooms in Old Rochester Regional High School entertained groups of eighth grade students visiting from the adjoining junior high on Wednesday, November 23, which was also a half-day for them. The visit was scheduled so that the eight grade students, who will soon be facing the decision of which area high school or vocational […] Read more »
Old Rochester First Term Honor Roll
Old Rochester Regional High School announces the following first term honor roll students: Highest Honors – Grade 9: Jessica Fuller, Heather Nadeau, Austin Salkind, Bailey Truesdale. Grade 10: Madison Durr, John Hewitt, Kelly Merlo, Ruhi Raje, Renae Reints, Paige Santos, Michael Wyman. Grade 11: Colby Garstang, Emun Legesse, Marisa Parker, Grade 12: Megan Merlo, […] Read more »
Rochester Youth Baseball Registration
Rochester Youth Baseball (RYB) has opened registration for its Spring 2012 season. Players may register online via its website (www.RochesterYouthBaseball.com), via mail and in-person. An Information/Registration Night will be held on Monday, December 12 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Re-Max offices at 140 Wareham Road, Marion (on the corner of Route 6 and Point Road). RYB […] Read more »