School News:
Doherty seniors are invited to enjoy a senior sunrise on Friday September 26th at 6:30 am. The seniors will gather in the outdoor patio area beyond our main lobby on this day to watch the sunrise together. Please see Ms Falcucci or Mr Bowler with any questions.
Doherty will host our 3rd annual Homecoming Dance on Friday October 3rd from 6-9 pm here in our school cafeteria. The dance will follow the 4 o'clock varsity football game that will be played here at Highlander Stadium that afternoon. Tickets to the dance will be on sale during all lunches next week. Tickets to the dance only cost $10 per student. Please see Mr Bowler in room B015 with any questions.
Any student that is in need of a chromebook, a charger, or if your chromebook is not working. Please continue to utilize the helpdesk during lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this week.
Starting now, the library will be open for lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The library will be a quiet space for those students who would like to borrow a book, read or do other school work. As always, there is no food or drink in the library and students who are loud or disruptive will be asked to go back to the cafeteria.
Any Junior or Senior who is interested in running for Class Officer in the Classes of 2026 and 2027 should go to room B015 to receive nomination papers. Students who receive nomination papers must be in good standing with respect to grades, attendance and discipline the past school year. If any student has questions regarding class officer positions they can see Mr. Bucciaglia in room C406 or Mr. Bowler in room B015.
Guidance News:
JUNIORS and SENIORS: College representatives will be coming to Doherty to meet with juniors and seniors this fall in the Guidance Suite . Please come to the Guidance office before school, during lunch or after school to sign up to attend the particular college slot. Pick up a pass from the Guidance Secretary or your guidance counselor the day before the College Rep visit. Check the online "Weekly College Visits at Doherty" calendar and the Library Announcement page weekly for the college visit schedule.
This week the following colleges will be visiting Doherty:
Tuesday, September 16: University of Miami @11am
Thursday, September 18: Nichols College @11am
Friday, September 19: Regis College in period 2 and Bentley University @11a
Club News:
The Envirothon Team will take a walk on Newton Hill on Wednesday, September 17 after school. We will meet outside the Media Center before heading outdoors. New members are welcome to join us.
The HOSA club will be hosting an informational session Thursday after school in room D308. HOSA is a global student-led organization whose mission is to empower Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. Please join us tomorrow after school to learn more.
Are you a sophomore, junior or senior interested in studying law in the future? If so, consider applying for the The tiered community mentoring program. Run by the Mass Bar Association, this program matches high school students with pre-law college students and law school students to learn more about college and law school. The goal of the program is to build a diverse mentoring network. Applications are due by 5pm on Friday, September 26th. For applications and more information please see Ms. Tencza in C202 or send her an email.
The UNICEF club is meeting this week on Friday in room D-308. The UNICEF Club is a youth-led grassroots movement that partners with UNICEF USA to advocate for children's rights, educate their communities, and fundraise for children around the globe. Please join us on Friday to find out how you can get involved. Any questions please see Mrs. Racine in D-308.
Are you a sophomore, junior or senior interested in studying law in the future? If so, consider applying for the The tiered community mentoring program. Run by the Mass Bar Association, this program matches high school students with pre-law college students and law school students to learn more about college and law school. The goal of the program is to build a diverse mentoring network. Applications are due by 5pm on Friday, September 26th. For applications and more information please see Ms. Tencza in C202 or send her an email.
Sports News:
The Doherty boys cross country team lost to Keefe Tech but defeated Burncoat yesterday to increase their record to 3 and 1.Leading runners for Doherty were fifth place Alejandro Zafon Whalen, sixth place Joel Reyes, eighth place Balen Lorantore, 13th place Frances Obeng, and 15th place Marcellus Cordero.
Congratulations to the Doherty Girls Cross Country team for their wins over Keefe Tech and Burncoat yesterday. Scoring in the top 5 were Josie Rushton, Amanda Correa, Mariana Sanchez, Sydney Coleman, and Emma Thibodeaux. Great work ladies! The Highlanders are now 4-0.
Reminders:
The locker rooms are closed before school unless you are in period one Physical Education class or an athlete in season, dropping off equipment. Please do not go to the D2 hallway before school for any reason if you do not belong there.