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Laker Nation Newsletter: 11/06/26

Posted Date: 11/06/26 (01:50 PM)
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Laker Nation Newsletter

November 6, 2026

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Upcoming Dates

Tonight and Saturday: The Alibis (Fall Play), 7:00pm
November 11: No School, Veterans Day
November 19: Parent Teacher Conferences- Sign-ups coming soon. 
November 20: Homecoming, Venus de Milo
November 25: 1/2 Day for Students
November 26-27: No School, Thanksgiving Recess

 

Join Us Tonight and Tomorrow for Mystery, Mayhem & The Alibis!

The Apponequet Players invite you to enjoy The Alibis tonight and tomorrow at 7:00 PM! Get ready for a night of mystery, comedy, and unexpected twists as our talented Laker performers take the stage. Mark your calendars and come support our student thespians!

Tickets: $15 General Admission, $10 Students & Seniors. Scan the code below to purchase. 

Limited tickets will be available at the door. 
A school display board under a sign reading "Laker Nation" features student photos arranged in rows.
A theatrical flyer for 'The Alibis' by The Apponequet Players, showing performance dates on November 6 and 7 at 7:00 PM.
Announcements

Need a Little Academic Backup, Lakers? We've Got You!

Your after-school success squad is ready to help! Stop by from 2:00–2:30 PM for extra help, questions, and a confidence boost before that next quiz or test.

📐 MONDAY | MATH
📍 Room 201 | Mrs. Pacheco spacheco@freelake.org

🧬 TUESDAY | BIOLOGY / SCIENCE
📍 Room 130 | Mr. Marshall kmarshall@freelake.org

📚 THURSDAY | ENGLISH
📍 Room 213 | Mrs. Sardelli asardelli@freelake.org

Reach out to each teacher or show up ready to learn. A little extra help today can make a BIG difference tomorrow. 
A flyer for free tutoring sessions at Apponequet Regional High School, listing times, rooms, and contact emails for math, biology, and English language arts.
 

Learning in the Library

Signing up for Libby and learning digital literacy.
You can learn how to use Libby as an e- book library. Lakeville Library brochure
 

Yearbook Sale

CURRENT OFFER: $130
Offer available from 11/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
OFFER 3: $135
Offer available from 1/1/2027 - 1/29/2027
(Personalization & accessories will not be available for purchase online after 1/29/2027)
OFFER 4: $140
Offer available from 1/30/2027 - 2/28/2027
OFFER 5: $140
Offer available from 3/1/2027 - 6/30/2027
(Website automatically shuts off when the copy limit is reached.)

Link to purchase: Yearbook Sale

For a Recognition Ad, here is the pricing:
Regular Pricing: 11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
  • Color Full: $400
  • Color Half: $250
  • Color Quarter: $150
  • Color Eighth: $75
  • B/W Full: $350
  • B/W Half: $200
  • B/W Quarter: $110
  • B/W Eighth: $55 
Direct link to Ad store:
Apponequet Clubs and Activities

Get Involved

Ready to get involved? Be sure to check the times and locations so you don’t miss out on meetings, events, or opportunities to connect with something you love. There’s a club for everyone at ARHS!


ARHS Club Meeting Schedule
All Booked: Monthly meetings from 1:50-4:00
Band (Jazz): Thursdays 4:15-5:45, Music Room
Band (Marching): Fridays 2:00-3:30 during the Fall sports season, Music Room
Chorus: Tuesdays 4:15-5:45
DECA: Meetings held as needed
Drama: Schedule follows the play and musical schedule
Environmental Club: Alternating Mondays 1:50, Room 130
E-Sports: Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 4:00, Online
Fall Play: Mondays for stage crew 2:00-3:30, Auditorium. Actors report Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some Wednesdays from 2:00-4:00.  
Game Club: Tuesdays after school until 2:30
HOSA: Monthly meetings
Laker Athletic Development Club: First meeting will be held the second week of December
LGBTQ+ Alliance: Monthly meetings
Majorettes: Tuesdays 5:45-7:45 @GRAIS, Thursdays 5:30-7:30 @ AES
Math Team: Meetings held as needed
NHS: Monthly meetings
Portuguese Club: Twice monthly on Tuesdays 1:55-2:55
Spring Musical: TBD, Auditorium
Student Council: Monthly meetings 6:00-7:30, Library 
Tri-M: Meetings held as needed, Music Room
Unified Basketball: UB Schedule (2026)
Yearbook: Varying days/times due to deadlines 1:50, Guidance


Upcoming Meeting Announcements: 
  • The next Art, Share, Travel Club meeting will be 11/10 from 2:00 to 3:30. Meet Ms. Lima in room 109 after school. Please have a ride arranged for 3:30.
  • Apponequet's LGBTQ Alliance will be holding its next meeting on Monday, November 16th, immediately after school in Room 204. All are welcome! Bring a friend!
  • Attention Lakers: it's time for our annual Powder Puff Football Game! The event will be held November 17th at 5:30 pm on our football field. Juniors and Seniors who are interested in participating should use the link on your Laker Locker to sign up by Tuesday, Nov. 10th. There is also a mandatory meeting on Tuesday Nov. 10th after school in the cafeteria for all participants. This is a free event for all, and spectators are welcome!
Important Reminders for Parents

Online Parent Dismissal Form

The Online Dismissal Form is now located under Popular Links on the new Apponequet website.
  1. FLRSD.com
  2. Schools
  3. Apponequet
  4. Popular Links

***Students will not automatically be called down for dismissal.  Please call the front office upon arrival at 508-947-2660. 
A popup menu titled 'Popular Links' displays options like 'Public Presentations', 'Current Year Budget Presentations', 'IncidentIQ', 'Unipay', 'Classlink', and 'Online Parent Dismissal' circled in yellow.
 
A graphic features a yellow school bus on the left and the text 'SCHOOL BUS IMPORTANT NOTICE' in yellow on a blue background.

Bus Change Reminder

For the safety and consistency of our students, bus change requests will only be approved for changes in residence. We are unable to accommodate one-time or occasional bus changes for any reason. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we maintain consistent transportation arrangements for all students.
 
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Student Absent?

Please call the absence line at 508-947-2660.
Caught Learning
Content Creation and green screens
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Two young people sit behind a table covered in a green cloth, with a bright green screen backdrop.
The Civics Project- Veterans, Playing Fields, and more!
Three students sit at a desk in a classroom, smiling at the camera with laptops and drinks in front of them.

Help us out- take a survey

The group above is focusing on Veteran's Day- parents and community- please share your opinion. 
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Four young women stand in a school hallway lined with lockers, smiling and holding a piece of paper.
The Book Thief presentations
A person holds up a large drawing titled 'THE BOOK THIEF - MAX VANDENBURG' with character illustrations and notes.
Four students sit at desks in a brightly lit classroom, smiling as they look toward the camera.
When you read the Crucible, you do it in costume!
Students are seated at desks in a classroom, with one wearing a brown hat.
Three students sit at desks in a classroom, with large windows showing an outdoor view in the background.
Math scholars all the way to the last bell on Friday!
Three students sit at individual school desks, focusing on writing and working on papers.
The teachers caught learning on Professional Development!
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People are lying down on the carpeted floor next to a table covered in a black plastic sheet, wearing protective plastic coverings.
Core Values Recipients

Troy DeWitt- Random Act of Kindness


Jackson Nardi

Don't even think about racing this SCC champ!
A young person stands smiling on a grassy field, wearing a blue and white sports jacket with a medal around their neck.
Sincerely,
Kahlan Dessert, M.Ed.
Principal
Jeffrey Gallant, M.Ed.
Assistant Principal
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