Medfield High School Improvement Plan: Continued Focus on Student Life

This is part 10 of an 11-part series that takes an in-depth look at Medfield High School’s 2010-2011 academic year; goals for 2011-12 academic year; new curriculum offered in the fall; a pilot program; student life and the transition to a new principal.

Editor's Note: Medfield Patch will take an individual look at each theme in Judy Noble’s end of year report at the high school and will also take an in-depth look at goals for the 2011-12 academic year, new curriculum being offered in the fall, an advisor-advisee pilot program taking place, student life and community involvement and the transition from Noble to Robert Parga as Medfield High School principal. This is part 10 of our 11-part Medfield High School series. Student life, perhaps the most crucial part to any school’s overall success, is a focal point of the academic community at Medfield High School. “Our students continue to contribute to multiple organizations,” said former high school principal Judy Noble. “The most recent …

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Recent Storms Take Toll On Medfield Snow Budget

Town's snow budget continues to take a hit this winter.

This has been a winter for the record books as 72.15 inches of snow has fallen on Medfield this season, according to Medfield Weather.  February's first storm hit Medfield for 9.75 inches and brought a messy wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain, causing dangerous travel conditions. There have been nine snow days in 2011 with another storm possibly hitting the area on Saturday and another early next week, according to the National Weather Service. This winter season has provided many around town with plenty of headaches and sore muscles from shoveling, but it has also been a season full of frustration for the Department of Public Works and the town administration handling the snow budget in a recession. "This is going to be a …

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need To Know Today, Jan. 26

Here's a look at the day ahead.

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. Notable Events: ▪  Medfield Board of Appeals will meet tonight in Town Hall at 8 p.m. ▪ Nationally Acclaimed Fitness Guru and Medfield Native Michael J. Schiemer will speak at the Dover Town Library tonight at 7 p.m. Six Medfield Athletic Teams In Play Today: Wednesday is full of Medfield athletic action if the expected storm does not postpone any events. The Medfield High girls' and boys' indoor track teams travel to Hopkinton to go against the Hillers at 3:30 p.m. The Medfield High boys' hockey team hosts Holliston …

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Warriors Game Day

Medfield Girls' Hockey Looks To Rebound From Saturday's 'Wakeup Call'

Warriors get back on ice against Westwood tonight after Saturday's tie with Canton; MHS swim teams also in action.

The Medfield High School girls' hockey team looks to get back into the win column tonight against Westwood in Canton after the Warriors' tied Canton Saturday in Walpole, 1-1. The Warriors' boys' and girls' swim teams are also in action today, traveling to Randolph for a 3:30 p.m. meet.  Girls' Hockey: Westwood (6-4-1, 4-3-1) at Medfield (9-0-1, 7-0-1)  Metropolis Skating Rink, Canton, 7:30 p.m. The Medfield High School girls' hockey team suffered its first blemish on what has been a tremendous start to the season Saturday, tying Canton, 1-1. Seeing the girls' faces and expressions after the tie, however, suggested the Warriors had suffered their first loss of the year. That's how far the program has come under first-year coach Molly …

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Looking Ahead: Jan. 24-30

A preview of what to expect this week around town and on Medfield Patch.

Here's a look at what's on tap this week around town and on Medfield Patch: Monday, Jan. 24:  Tuesday, Jan. 25:  Wednesday, Jan. 26:  Thursday, Jan. 27:  Friday, Jan. 28:  Saturday, Jan. 29:  Sunday, Jan. 30:  Be sure to check Five Things You Need to Know Today each day to see what is going on around town for that day and sign up for the Medfield Patch Newsletter to get headlines sent directly to your inbox. 

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Warriors Game Day

Medfield High Hoops Team To Cap Busy Day of Sports Action

A preview of today's Warriors' games complete with predictions.

Wednesday features seven Medfield High School varsity teams in play as boys' hockey hosts Ashland at 4 p.m., the boys' and girls' swim teams travel to Weston for a 4 p.m. meet, the boys' and girls' track teams meet Millis in Hopkinton at 3:30 p.m. and the boys' and girls' basketball teams host Norton for a hoops doubleheader.  Girls' Basketball: Norton (4-5, 3-5) at Medfield (9-0, 7-0) Medfield High School Gym, 5 p.m.  This game was originally scheduled for Tuesday in Norton but due to the winter weather was rescheduled for this evening at Medfield High.  The Warriors sit alone atop the Tri-Valley League standings with a 7-0 TVL record and a 9-0 record overall while Norton comes in one game below .500 and two under in the league standings…

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Storm Watch 2011

Medfield's Board of Selectmen Meeting Canceled Due to Winter Storm

Tuesday's Medfield High athletic events also postponed due to winter weather.

Tuesday's Board of Selectmen meeting at Town Hall has been canceled due to winter weather. The BOS will meet again in two weeks.   The storm has also forced Medfield High School to postpone its scheduled athletic events, according to High School Sports Net. The following events have been postponed: The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning until 7 tonight. The snow will become freezing rain between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., then change to rain, the weather service said.  The freezing rain could slicken some roads and cause power outages, NWS said and rain could become heavy at times. Visibility may also be difficult during the even commute with patchy fog expected to roll in as well.  About one-quarter to one-half inch of …

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Shea, Conlon The Difference In Medfield's 71-60 Win Over Millis

Warriors boys' basketball pulls away from Mohawks with fourth quarter run Friday.

MILLIS - There was one notable difference between the Medfield and Millis High School boys' basketball teams Friday night: size.  The Warriors (5-3) had forwards Drew Shea and Tommy Conlon towering over Mohawk defenders all night, scoring 42 of the team's 71 points enroute to a 71-60 victory over Millis (2-6). "He [Shea] and Tom Conlon were really the difference tonight for us," said Medfield High School head coach Herb Grace. "Rebounding the ball and finishing underneath." Shea, a freshman starter, took advantage of his size and had a tremendous first half, carrying the Warriors' offense throughout the first 16 minutes, finding a home in the paint and going to work against smaller Mohawks' defenders.  “He [Shea] had a huge first half," …

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Medfield Turns Back Ashland, 47-32 in Girls' Hoops

Warriors run winning streak to eight games, beat another Tri-Valley League opponent.

It was closer than the score indicates, but the final result is exactly what the Medfield High School girls' basketball team was playing for Tuesday night. The Warriors improved to 8-0 (7-0 in the Tri-Valley League) after defeating TVL foe Ashland (5-3), 47-32, Tuesday in the MHS gym. "This was a tough test for us tonight," said Medfield head coach Mark Nickerson. "Ashland is an extremely talented team.  They have post players who play very physical and they have guards that can shoot, penetrate and play great defense."   Ashland took a 11-9 first quarter lead but Medfield responded with an 11-8 run in the second quarter to go to the break ahead 20-19.  "In the first half, we played very sloppy, committing 15 turnovers," said Nickerson. …

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