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Editors’ Farewell
As Editors-in-Chief of The High School View, it has been amazing to work alongside such dedicated, talented writers and photographers as we report on the issues and stories that matter to the MVRHS community. As we move on to Yale University and Providence College this fall, we can only hope…
Ms. Carlomagno will retire after 23 years
In Room 517, one can often find math teacher Mary Lee Carlomagno chatting with students between classes, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for them. Students’ math projects are displayed on the walls, alongside robots and other creations they’ve engineered. After 23 years of teaching at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High…
Retirement looks sunny for Leon Hawksley
Since September, the halls of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) have been a little brighter. Between class periods, amid the rush of students heading to their next class, head custodian Leon Hawksley can always be spotted in colorful Hawaiian shirts splashed with vibrant florals and eye-catching patterns. His celebratory…
Field trips bring learning beyond the classroom
As spring arrives, students across Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) are trading classrooms for buses, as many teachers plan a variety of on- and off-Island field trips. From urban museums to local landmarks, field trips provide students with experiential learning and opportunities to engage with the curriculum — and…
Wampanoag students bring awareness through fashion
Members of the Wampanog Tribe of Aquinnah (Gay Head) and students of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) displayed attire at school on Tuesday, May 5, for the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). Students hoped to bring awareness to members of the…
Ms. Ferrone walks the teacher’s path
Walking into English teacher Christine Ferrone’s classroom, one is likely to see desks arranged in a horseshoe, where daily literary debates take place, and student projects on a wall opposite windows that look out onto the courtyard — at this time of year, a cherry tree is in full bloom…
‘Senior assassin’ game returns with a creative spark
Seniors sprint across neighborhoods and hide between bushes, water guns in hand, while scanning the streets for their target and waiting for the right moment to pull the trigger. This year’s senior assassin, an annual student-run game where students are assigned classmates as targets to “kill” with water guns is…
Routines shift with YMCA renovation underway
At many times during a typical day, the YMCA (“the Y”) is filled with student laughter and chatter as they head to the gym or pool, spend time in the teen center, or enjoy food from Aquila, a native-owned cafe located within the building. Those pastimes came mostly to a…
Open campus fosters independence among seniors
At Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS), open campus is a period in the school day when seniors are free to leave the school building and use the time as they choose. It has become a senior rite of passage built on small routines and everyday traditions, with students reporting…
Zoe Treitman and Leah Thompson step up against cancer
In July, students from the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS), along with family and fellow community members, will swim to make a difference in the fight against cancer. Juniors Leah Thompson and Zoe Treitman are leading the first Island-wide Swim Across America fundraiser to support Martha’s Vineyard Hospital’s Cancer…
Mr. Houghton aims to keep it interesting
As history teacher Olsen Houghton rounds out his 34th year of teaching, what keeps him inspired is considering how best to open doors for students and spark new interests, all while helping them to develop skills they can use for the rest of their lives. He recently sat down with…
Choices broaden for MVRHS English curriculum
Two significant changes to English department course offerings are coming to Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) for the 2026–27 school year. Previously, students had more limited course options within the department: Take College 1 or Honors-level English courses as freshman and sophomores, with the additional options of Advanced Placement…
Learning on the job at MVTV and the Oak Bluffs School
Students who have entered the work-study program at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) are stepping into their desired fields of study through a variety of experiences including paid work, paid and unpaid internships, and volunteering. Students completing work studies for elective credit or career and technical education (CTE) credit…
Daniel Soares inspires community-centered learning
Laughter and conversation are often heard in Room 201 at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS). In Daniel Soares’ Portuguese classes, this collaborative environment is intentional, building community through a Brazilian approach to teaching that values learning through connection and student voice. Mr. Soares brings key elements of Brazilian pedagogy…
Weighing the options when wanting a ride
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS), students have varied relationships with car ownership. Some students are working multiple jobs to save up for a car, others make complex plans for sharing family cars, and a lucky few have cars purchased for them. But the one constant that every car-owning student…
Assembly empowers teens to resist ‘porn culture’
Despite its widespread presence online, pornography is rarely openly discussed in schools. Last Wednesday, March 11, Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) took a step toward changing that, hosting an assembly led by the international initiative Culture Reframed, set to educate students about the various effects of pornography and hypersexualized…
Beyond Yondr: Fighting the grip of social media
When you walk into a homeroom at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) before the morning bell that signals it’s time to put phones away, the majority of students will have their eyes locked on their screens, unaware of the world around them, seeking a final few minutes of…
Principal candidates visit campus
This past week, two finalist candidates for principal, Dennis Mahoney and Bryan Lombardi, each visited Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) for a day to meet with students and staff, visit classrooms, and field questions from both the student body and the broader Island community. Both applicants have experience as…
Bailen Darack organizes first-ever college fair
Senior Bailen Darack spent the past six months in her leadership elective class creating and organizing the first college fair to be held at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS). Last Saturday, her vision came to life when the gym filled with eager students, parents, and college representatives from…
Coach Joyce approaches 300th win
When the boys’ varsity basketball team beat Falmouth 44-42 on Friday night to clinch the Cape and Islands League title, Head Coach Mike Joyce moved to within three wins of his 300th career victory. Known for his friendly personality and dedication to sports and his players, Mr. Joyce is a…
‘Hadestown’ wows with tale of love and loss
As the lights in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) lowered at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS), the buzz of excitement and anticipation radiated from the audience. The cast then ran in from behind the audience, and the MVRHS theater department’s performance of the Tony awardwinning musical “Hadestown” began. The…
Spirit Club takes steps to select school mascot
A group of students at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) is taking steps to decide on a school mascot. Currently, the “Vineyarders” are not associated with any particular entity, raising the philosophical question: “What is a Vineyarder?” Is it a bunch of grapes? An osprey? A shark? Following a…
Model UN delegation attends annual conference
Last weekend, 11 members of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School’s (MVRHS) Model UN delegation attended the Boston University Model United Nations Conference. At the conference, members acted as delegates in a simulation of the United Nations, discussing world issues and proposing and voting on diverse solutions. Students have been…
Swim team breaks records at sectionals
Nine members of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) swim team traveled to Boston University last Sunday to compete at sectionals, a regional event which marks the final time this season for high school swimmers to qualify for states. This year, the team sent six swimmers along with three…
Behind the curtain: Cecilia Ramirez
Freshman Cecilia Ramirez will be taking the stage in her first official performance at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) in the role of Fate 2 in the musical production of “Hadestown,” which opens in two weeks. “I was terrified at first,” Cecilia said of auditioning. “I thought [this…
Winter sports captains prepare teams for postseason play
Behind every strong, well-disciplined sports team is strong leadership: the team captains. Captains are tasked with setting the tone for practices and games, leading by example, and holding their teammates accountable. As winter sports approach the back half of their season, captains across the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS)…
Maeve provides canine comfort
For the past four years, Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) has had a four-legged, unpaid staff member who has won over the hearts of students and staff alike. Maeve, the school’s therapy dog, has become a source of comfort, calm, and joy throughout the school day. Maeve’s job as…
Charting a pathway into nursing
For senior Brynn Savva, the Health Assisting Program at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) has been more than just a class on her schedule. Nursing has turned from a path she was curious about in eighth grade into a passion that has shaped her goals for the future. Melinda…
Mone reaches milestone with 100th career point
Senior Captain Elle Mone of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) girls’ varsity hockey team scored her 100th career point against Barnstable High School last Friday, becoming the first female hockey player to do so since Aubrey Ashman reached 100 points in 2014. The Vineyarders went on to win…
Ethical questions arise as AI use grows
The use of artificial intelligence is increasing at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS), and it sparks debate among teachers and students about the ethics of its use, whether it’s a tool or a form of cheating, and where that line is drawn. Some have also noted environmental concerns with…
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