Norfolk D.A. Offers Grants to Towns for Safe Graduation Events

Last year, the office of District Attorney Michael Morrissey awarded grants to all school districts that applied for support for safe and substance-free graduation events.

The following press release was submitted by the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office. Do you have something you'd like to share? Upload your announcement here.  District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey is renewing his support for local communities that provide safe and substance-free high school graduation events. A request for grant applications was sent to all Norfolk County superintendents this week, offering to help purchase food, supplies, entertainment or other necessities. Morrissey supplied “Operation Graduation” grants to help communities organize safe and substance-free after-graduation parties to all 15 Norfolk County schools that applied last year. “The parents and educators who work together to organize these events are …

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High School PTO Seeks Volunteers to Join Group Now

The Medfield High School parent-teacher organization, formerly the Boosters, is seeking parents to help with the PTO's many activities. Organizers say this is a good way to get involved without intruding on their privacy.

The Medfield High School Boosters has changed its name to the MHS PTO (parent teacher organization). PTO representatives say the name has changed but the mission remains the same: “We support Academics, Athletics, The Arts, and More for the entire high school community.” The PTO is currently seeking volunteers to join the group, and specifically need people to serve as officers starting as soon as possible.  “In high school, your kids will strive for independence more than ever.  Volunteering with the PTO will give you [emphasis added] opportunities to help and interact with MHS staff and students,” say organizers.  “This gives you a better understanding of your child’s school life so you can relate and talk to your kids without intruding …

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Volunteers Sought for 2013 All Night Graduation Party

Summer vacation? Not for members of the All Night Graduation Party Committee which is already planning next year's event, and is seeking many volunteers to the party a success.

There is no summer vacation for organizers of the Medfield High School's All Night Graduation Party.  Organizers say planning has already begun for next year’s ANGP for which many volunteers are needed to make the event a success for the Class of 2013. “This year we have lost many parent volunteers,” said ANGP Co-Chair Nancy Braverman who said positions available include decorating co-chair, publicity, senior invites, town mailer, secretary, subway representative, Thursday trailer, event nurse, clean up(shadow this year), and decorating email chair. Braverman said this will be the 21st year for the All Night Graduation Party which was started to provide graduating seniors a memorable evening in a safe, substance-free environment. Funding …

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Tickets On Sale for Medfield High School Fashion Show

The 19th Annual Medfield High School Fashion Show will be held March 17 at 7 p.m. in the Lowell Mason Auditorium of the high school.

The 19th Annual Medfield High School Fashion Show is Saturday, March 17th at 7 p.m. in the Lowell Mason Auditorium of the high school. Come see the MHS Class of 2012 model the latest fashions provided by area shops. This Fashion Show is the main fundraiser for the All Night Graduation Party, the town's farewell celebration for graduating seniors, now in its 20th year. Tickets are $20 per person and are on sale now. You can order your tickets by e-mailing MHSFASHIONSHOW2012@YAHOO.COM with your name and how many tickets you want. You will receive ticket pick-up and payment instructions in a return e-mail.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things You Need to Know Today in Medfield, Jan. 25

Here's a look at the day ahead.

Today's Forecast: Wednesday's weather, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind between 6 and 13 mph. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind between 5 and 7 mph. Notable Events: The Medfield Library will host several events today: Medfield High School Warriors' Wednesday: Get Medfield Patch headlines in your Newsfeed on Facebook, search Medfield Patch and click "Like" or follow us on Twitter @MedfieldPatch.

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Over 200 Volunteers Throw All Night Party for Medfield High Graduates

The theme at the 19th annual All Night Graduation Party was Social Networking.

Facebook, smartphones, iPads, texting and tweeting – it has to be Social Networking.  While honor essayist Kathryn Berger said at Sunday's Medfield High School graduation that she hopes her and the rest of the Class of 2011 will not be remembered for Facebook and social media, she said it was a big part of their generation and that it is nice to be remembered for "technological innovation." On Sunday night, thanks to the efforts of more than 200 volunteers, their world of social media and pop culture came to life in the halls and rooms of Medfield High School at the 19th Annual All Night Graduation Party.  "Each year a new theme is picked and fresh ideas are put to paper," said ANGP co-chair Nancy Braverman. "In the younger grades there …

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