Congratulations to the cast and crew of the Middle School Drama Club and their performance of “The Super Non-Heroes”!
Crusader Excellence 2024-2025
MAY 2025
Congratulations to these Carver Fire and EMS Interns who graduated from their internship programs last week! They’ve spent months in these programs learning the ropes of an emergency responder. Many thanks to our Fire and EMS Chiefs and their departments for their partnership and these incredible opportunities for our students!
Unified Athletes and Best Buddies got together for a field trip prior to vacation to celebrate another great year together in sports, partnership and friendship!
2025 Massachusetts STEM Summit
Our very own Dr. Meredith Erickson, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and Grade 11 Student, Sophia Tibbetts were invited to speak at the 2025 Massachusetts STEM in Education Summit held at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Recognized as leaders in state, they shared how Carver is leading the charge in career and technical pathways and the importance of preparing students for career and college readiness.
Congratulations Dr. Erickson and Sophia – We are so proud to have you represent Carver at the Summit!
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the Middle School Drama Club and their performance of “The Super Non-Heroes”!
Carver Middle High School’s Ricardo “Rocky” Gomes Gymnasium
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Carver’s Former and First Athletic Director, Ricardo “Rocky” Gomes was honored at a Memorial Ceremony hosted by his family after his recent passing. The Carver School Committee unanimously voted to name the CMHS Gymnasium in his honor. On the day of his memorial following words of remembrance by Superintendent Scott Knief noting the lasting impact Mr. Gomes had on all who knew him, a plaque was revealed that will hang in the Ricardo “Rocky” Gomes Gymnasium honoring his legacy.
Congratulations to Term 3 Honor Roll students!
HONOR ROLL STUDENTS
3rd Term
Students districtwide have been engaged in deeper learning opportunities including extraordinary STEM opportunities including the Title One Game Night, MassBioEd Biotechnology presentations, Newton’s Science Carnival, Dissection lessons, and so much more! Thank you to our educators and community partners for bringing all of these great learning experiences to our students!
APRIL 2025
Middle High School students visited Elementary classrooms prior to vacation and read to students about the importance of kindness, mindfulness and other SEL topics.
Thank you to all the staff members, volunteers, student performers and community members who helped to make our annual Family Fun Night a great success! Here are just a few highlights!
Congratulations to the cast, crew and advisors of SIX the Musical!
Thank you to the community, volunteers and staff who helped to make the Harlem Wizards Game a huge success!
Carver Middle High School recently hosted an exciting collaboration between our Digital Photography and Culinary students, guided by professional photographer Kristin Griffin. Students worked in small teams to plan, prepare, and style dishes—both real and faux—while learning essential food photography techniques.
Kristin’s insightful demo helped them capture the most appealing looks, and they enhanced their skills in editing with Adobe Lightroom. This event showcased the creativity and talent of our students as they were introduced to the fascinating world of commercial photography and food styling! Many thanks to our teachers Chef Portelance and Mrs. Genovese and to Mrs. Griffin for their expertise and leadership!
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Welcome home to the student world travelers who returned from their trip to Spain and Portugal. Thank you to advisors Mrs. Calvo and Mrs. Showan for all the planning and preparations and staff members Christina McKenna, Karen Booth, Michelle Littleton, Nate Miller, and Julia Whalen for chaperoning this extraordinary opportunity!
Congratulations to Senior, Darin Spence who was nominated for the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Program. The scholarship contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship, dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism.
On Friday, April 11, 2025 – 35 members of Student Council attended Spring SEMASC where 3 pairs of Carver students ran fantastic student led workshops and Sophomore Riley Shea ran in the election in hopes of becoming an elected Delegate on the SEMASC Executive Board. The Student Council also earned recognition once again as a regional Gold Council of Excellence for the 13th consecutive year.
Welcome home to the Seniors who returned home from their Senior Trip to Florida and thank you to advisors Mrs. Bertram and Mrs. Kilnapp for all the planning and preparations and staff members Mr. McInnis, Mr. Lyman, Mrs. Showan, and Mrs. Cornock for accompanying them! We are looking forward to celebrating more senior events as we count down the days to graduation.MARCH 2025
A group of Caring Crusaders under the leadership of Meghan Quirke and Katie Beyer represented Carver at the recent “Be in the Know” Youth Conference that centered on the work being done through youth coalitions in perseverance and prevention focused on such themes as Parental Divorce and Family Separation, Mental Health, Physical or Sports Injury, School & Academic Difficulties and more!
Congratulations to Luke Maloney and Darin Spence who were elected by the student body to represent Carver at the Annual Student Government Day at the State House on Friday, April 4. Thank you also to History Teacher and Department Chair, Brendan Cully to accompanied them on their trip to Beacon Hill. 
Congratulations to these Crusader musicians who were selected to attend the Southeastern Massachusetts School Band Association (SEMBSA) and/or the Massachusetts Music Educations Association Southeastern District Music Festivals this year. The acceptance follows an audition process alongside their peers in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Senior Districts Chorus
Leila Daly
Meghan Daly
Maggie Dennen
Maddie Eaton
Deyvn Mullen
*Emma Robbins
*All State Music Festival Participant
Junior Districts Chorus
Miranda Hadfield
Hope Mannix
Maddy McMorrow
Moira Sylvester
Tori Tully
Taylor Whipple
Senior SEMSBA Chorus
Leila Daly
Maggie Dennen
Maddie Eaton
Deyvn Mullen
Senior SEMSBA Band
Darin Spence
Junior SEMBSA Chorus
Andre Arcanjo
Lorelei Gurney
Fernanda Jahel
Maddy McMorrow
Moira Sylvester
Taylor Whipple
Luna Wiggin
Congratulations to Luke Maloney and Darin Spence who were elected by the student body to represent Carver at the Annual Student Government Day at the State House on Friday, April 4. Thank you also to History Teacher and Department Chair, Brendan Cully to accompanied them on their trip to Beacon Hill.
Congratulations to these Crusader musicians who were selected to attend the Southeastern Massachusetts School Band Association (SEMBSA) and/or the Massachusetts Music Educations Association Southeastern District Music Festivals this year. The acceptance follows an audition process alongside their peers in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Senior Districts Chorus
Leila Daly
Meghan Daly
Maggie Dennen
Maddie Eaton
Deyvn Mullen
*Emma Robbins
*All State Music Festival Participant
Junior Districts Chorus
Miranda Hadfield
Hope Mannix
Maddy McMorrow
Moira Sylvester
Tori Tully
Taylor Whipple
Senior SEMSBA Chorus
Leila Daly
Maggie Dennen
Maddie Eaton
Deyvn Mullen
Senior SEMSBA Band
Darin Spence
Junior SEMBSA Chorus
Andre Arcanjo
Lorelei Gurney
Fernanda Jahel
Maddy McMorrow
Moira Sylvester
Taylor Whipple
Luna Wiggin
Congratulations to MET Pathway Student Caleb Perkins on receiving his OnShape Certification! MET Teacher, Mr. Arruda shared that students in the MET Pathway learn how to model objects in the OnShape computer-aided design (CAD) software and it is a skill that they develop throughout their time in the pathway and culminates in an opportunity to take the OnShape Associates Exam.
Passing this exam demonstrates that the student has mastered their CAD skills in the OnShape platform. This level of certification is recognized by colleges and employers which can help bolster a student’s application and resume. The passing threshold is very rigorous and we should be proud of Caleb for reaching this challenging milestone on his way to becoming an engineering professional!
[Information and Image by Intern Melina Berkobein]
FEBRUARY 2025
Congratulations to the CMHS Culinary Team of Darin Spence, Brian Donovan, Carissa Beard, and Gavin Scolamiero under the leadership of Chef Portelance who took 3rd place at the MA ProStart Culinary Competition last month. Gavin also received special recognition for his knife skills. Way to go! Post and image by Intern Melina Berkobein
On Friday, February 7th, the Caring Crusaders Club launched their annual, “Caring Carnation Project” with the goal to promote and praise a positive, healthy, and inclusive school environment for all. They decided that this should be a project held every year in February and students in the CCC (Caring Crusaders Club) will vote on the recipients and determine the design and messaging.
Congratulations to Term 1 and 2 Honor Roll students!
HONOR ROLL STUDENTS
1st Semester
On February 4th, Carver StuCo traveled to Bishop Feehan High School to hang out with 23 other high schools and have an amazing leadership conference!
Congratulations to the Unified Sports Teams on their recent competitions! On Saturday, January 25, members of the Student Council Unified Team traveled to Middleboro High School to participate in Special Olympics, Unified Bocce where Carver teamed up with King Philip HS to compete against other schools around the state!
See the Unified Basketball schedule on the Arbiter Sports schedules found on our Athletics website at http://www.carver.org/athletics
JANUARY 2025
Congratulations to grade 8 student, Sydney Metrano who was selected to represent Carver Middle High School as our PROJECT 351 Ambassador due to her leadership, kindness, and willingness to give to others. Project 351 is a statewide youth-driven service organization that unites eighth grade students from each city and town in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for a year of leadership development, enrichment, and impact. Through unique service opportunities, Ambassadors gain skills in order to create positive change in communities.
Sydney will attend the Project 351 conference this upcoming weekend with the other 350 representatives from towns across the state and will begin her year long service project journey!
Thank you to our P.O.S.T. program students for their collaboration with the Operations & Maintenance Department in preparing the grade stakes used throughout the Town of Carver.
Congratulations to Senior District Choral Festival Participants:
Congratulations to Carver Middle High Choral Music Students: Leila Daly, Meghan Daly, Maggie Dennen, Maddie Eaton, Devyn Mullen, and Emma Robbins who were accepted to and participated in the Senior District Choral Festival over the weekend.
DECEMBER 2024
Congratulations to these students who were recognized by the School Committee for achieving an exceeding score in one or more of their 2023-2024 MCAS Exams. Great job!!
- Phuc Le, Gr. 9 – Science
- Korbin Perry, Gr. 5 – Science
- Kaylin Place, Gr. 6 – ELA
- Gwenyth Reid, Gr. 6, ELA
- David Savastano, Gr. 9 Science
- Trace Seo, Gr. 7, Math
- Audriana Sudar, Gr. 4, Math
- Ella Toolin, Gr. 6, ELA – Perfect Score!
- Anthony Torpes, Gr, 3, ELA & Math
- Annabelle Tyler, Gr, 3, ELA & Math
- Paige Voss, Gr, 3, ELA & Math
- Bennett Wallace, Gr. 3, Math
- Lillian Wiafe, Gr. 10, ELA
- Graham Wood, Gr.5, Math
CMHS Drama Club Presents: The Addams Family
Congratulations to the CMHS Middle and High School Drama Clubs on their presentation of “The Addams Family the Musical” this past weekend, December 6-7, 2024. Bravo for a job well done!
NOVEMBER 2024
Thank you to the Captains Council, student participants and the Carver community for their support at this year’s Powderpuff Games! The captains council was were able to donate over 100 items to the Shane Gives Thanks pantry. The money raised will also go towards sponsoring homeless families for this upcoming holiday.
Congratulations to these students who were recognized by the School Committee for achieving an exceeding score in one or more of their 2023-2024 MCAS Exams. Great job!! Daxton Fuller, Gr. 3 – ELA & Math Kendall Holmes, Gr. 5 – Math Maggie Kamp, Gr. 5 – Math Brendan Kelly, Gr. 3 – Math Dexter Kostas, Gr. 4 – Math Andrew LaBelle, Gr. 4 – Math Will Lyman, Gr. 8 – Science Hope Mannix, Gr. 8 – ELA John Mari, Gr. 5 – Science Lexie McDonald, Gr. 4 – Math Madison McMorrow, Gr. 6 – ELA Gregory Meade, Gr. 5 – Math Elliot Mueller, Gr. 7 – Math Levon Mulready, Gr. 10 – Math Jack Ouimet, Gr. 5 – Math Milo Pelkey, Gr. 3 – Math
OCTOBER 2024
Congratulations to these students who were recognized by the School Committee for achieving an exceeding score in one or more of their 2023-2024 MCAS Exams. Great job!!
Ariela Barboza, Gr. 10 – ELA
Ellie Beaulieu, Gr. 5 – ELA & Math
Trevor Bienvenue, Gr. 10 – ELA
Amelia Brooks, Gr. 7 – Math
Joshua Clark, Gr. 7 – Math
Ellie Craig-Pelaggi, Gr. 5 – Math
Jason Dipersio, Gr. 3 – ELA
Reed Doherty, Gr. 7 – ELA & Math
Isaiah Dusel, Gr. 4 – Math
Keira Fardy, Gr. 5 – Science
Daxton Fuller, Gr. 3 – ELA & Math
Malik Ghazi, Gr. 5 – Science
Emery Gurney, Gr. 4 – Math
Elise Halunen, Gr. 6 – ELA
Owen Harder, Gr. 3 – ELA
CAPTAINS COUNCIL DONATIONS
Thank you to all who made Spirit Week and Homecoming events such a success this past week at Carver Middle High School. Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming Court:
Jonathan Carroll, King
Shatavia Leonard, Queen
Jack Balzarini
Olivia Cornock
Julia Grimes
Kyle Hoffman
Darrian King
Makenzie Moore
Kayleigh Shurtleff
Darin Spence
SEPTEMBER 2024
The newest clutch of Endangered Red-bellied turtles have arrived at Carver Middle High and will be taken care of in house until their release in the Spring.
Click here for the Crusader News clip that tells all about this great and unique opportunity at CMHS. – YouTube https://youtu.be/OGxoWlxm7wA?feature=shared
Congratulations to the following students who were named AP Scholars by the College Board and were recognized for their achievement by the School Committee.
The committee recognized AP Scholar Awards recipients who were recognized for their exemplary college-level achievement on AP Exams. There are three levels of awards: AP Scholar – A score of 3 or higher on 3 AP Exams; AP Scholar with Honors – A score of 3 or higher on 4 AP Exams and an overall score average of at least 3.25; and AP Scholar with Distinction – A score of 3 or higher on 5 AP exams and an overall score average of at least 3.5. The appropriate distinction is reflected on all score reports sent by the College Board.
Recipients recognized at the meeting were:
Melina Berkobein, AP Scholar
Ryder Holmes, AP Scholar
Chloe Christen, AP Scholar
Leo Lyman, AP Scholar with Distinction
Olivia Cornock, AP Scholar
Emma Robbins, AP Scholar
Finn Doherty, AP Scholar with Honors
Sarah Stairs, AP Scholar with Distinction
Graduated seniors who also received this honor were also recognized by name.
