"Full of new ideas" to improve wellness at Beacon
School nurse and health educator, Peg Quilty RN, MSN, recently attended “Talking With Kids About Healthy Lifestyles” a forum at the Massachusetts State House for educators and other professionals who work on behalf of young people. She says she has returned to Beacon “full of new ideas” to inspire both staff and students to become more active and eat healthier.
The forum, which was presented by Partners Healthcare/Community Health and Jeanne Blake’s Words Can Work and co-sponsored by the Massachusetts...
Information available through text message alerts and "reverse-911" messages
Here’s a reminder about the different ways to get information about Beacon High School cancellations and delays due to inclement weather this winter.
Main Beacon Telephone Switchboard
If school is cancelled on a particular school day, a recorded message will be available on the main Beacon telephone line by 6:30 A.M. confirming the cancellation.
“Reverse-911” Message
We have also implemented a “reverse-911” message system that will notify every Beacon student’s...
Career exploration class tours TV and radio broadcast facility
Continuing their series of visits to area businesses, the Beacon High School Career Exploration class recently toured the broadcast studio and offices of the Boston CBS affiliate WBZ.
The students were treated to a fascinating tour of the TV studios and radio station, and they learned about the many aspects of broadcasting, including the production, sales, and promotion of TV news and other programs. Students were impressed by the state-of-the art broadcast technology and the large number of job opportunities...
Community service hours bring activities to younger students
On Friday, October 21, six Beacon High School students visited the Walker Needham campus to participate in activities with young students from the Walker School.
Organized by the Beacon guidance team, the visit gave Beacon students the opportunity to fulfill community services hours required for graduation, while providing fun activities for children in the Walker residential and day-school programs.
“The students had a great time, and they learned about the Beacon’s connection to Walker,” said guidance...
Additional date planned for popular informational session
Post-High School Planning Night at Beacon proved to be a big hit last week, with 25 parents attending—the most ever for the annual informational session created to help families support students’ post-graduation transition.
Hosted by Beacon guidance counselors Bernadette Smith and Theresa Melito, the evening presentation featured a range of topics that included the college application process, gap year programs, and financial aid.
Described as a “very comprehensive overview” by one parent, the evening...
Students visit Whole Foods Market, New England School of Photography
The Beacon High School Career Exploration class has been busy this past month, visiting several area businesses and organizations to learn about potential professional opportunities after graduation. Most recently the group ventured to Whole Foods Market and the New England School of Photography.
At Whole Foods Market in Cambridge, students heard about professions in the food and marketing industries and saw how many employees ‘live’ the Whole Foods philosophy. They also learned about the process for labeling...
Wayside program featured in MetroWest Daily News article
Kira, a Beacon student is one of 17 students who participated in Photo Voice, a component of an alternative therapy program run by the Wayside Youth and Family Support Network of Framingham in partnership with the state’s Department of Mental Health.
Photo Voice combines photography with social and personal empowerment, as students use images to illustrate and document their lives. The program was recently featured in an article in the Metrowest Daily News.
A varsity swimmer on the Burlington High...
Careers Exploration class receives tour of the hospital in Cambridge
Last week the Beacon High School Career Exploration class visited Mount Auburn Hospital for a special guided tour coordinated by Beacon High School teacher Frank Tassone. The group of students learned about the many potential career paths that could bring them to a hospital setting after graduation from Beacon.
On the tour led by director of volunteer services Jan Ankerson, students met with the vice president of the hospital and visited various departments, speaking with a wide range of the hospital’s 2,500...
Unique educational experience offers a path to leadership skills
A representative from the National Outdoors Leadership School (NOLS) was at Beacon High School last week to offer students and their families a glimpse at a unique educational experience. The presentation provided an overview of their program, including remote wilderness expeditions in “some of the world’s wildest and most awe-inspiring classrooms.”
NOLS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that teaches technical outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental ethics to people of all ages. Students at...
Beacon to host standarized test on October 12th
Beacon students who wish to register for the PSAT should contact Theresa Melito in the guidance office. The test will be administered at Beacon High School on Wednesday, October 12th.
Students are encouraged to take the PSAT if they plan to graduate in the next 2-3 years. There is a $20 registration fee. Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted and can be made out to Beacon High School.
Please contact the guidance office for more information, and download the Official Student...
