EWG Senior High

Art Loft Gallery open 12/22 from 6-7 pm before the high school chorus concert.

Mrs. Settipane’s culinary class participated in a Gingerbread House contest at the Ocean House in Westerly, RI and won Best School Overall, beating 3 other high schools. 15 students participated the winning houses, Peppermint Falls and Beavertail Lighthouse. They have been working since October starting with a unique design creation, baking, construction and decorating. The houses are on display in the HS Art Loft until Thursday, Dec. 22nd.

We will be offering two new Career & Tech programs starting in September: Biomedical Science and Child Development! Reach out to the school counseling office if you would like to learn more about either (or any of our CTE programs).

Seniors Fiona Brand and Jessica Bross are holding a Book Drive from Dec 19- Dec 22 as part of their senior Capstone project. They will use the donated books to create a free library within the community. Books can be brought to the SHS: there will be a box in the foyer and a box in the reception area. All books are welcome!

The EWG FFA chapter participated in the statewide holiday design competition at Chariho High School on December 14. Top category prizes went to Olivia Hathaway for her wreath and Mady Burgess for her centerpiece.

Visit the Class of 2024 Winter Apparel Store at https://rhodytees.printavo.com/merch/ewg-winter-2022/. Purchases can be made from Dec 15 to Dec 27. Items will be delivered to SHS. Details on pick up will be sent after the holiday break.

Our EWG Floriculture students have been learning to use a selection of greens to make wreaths, kissing balls, and centerpieces! They have been working hard!

EWG High School Sustainability Club members are preparing for the Metcalf Bazaar by making holiday ornaments and reusable bags from recycled materials like t-shirts, left over yarn, paper towel rolls, etc. Items will be for sale on Saturday, December 3, 9 am - 3 pm.

On November 1, EWG Senior High hosted a blood drive to honor former alumnus Gianni Guerrieri. For the rest of the story, check out the Mercury! https://ewgmercury.edublogs.org/2022/11/29/a-blood-drive-for-a-beloved-former-student/

Interested in supporting The EWG Giving Tree?? Right now, trees are located in the community at Cornerstone, Back40, and Tilted Barn. You can go to a location and get a tag, or if you would like to help in a more general way without adopting a child, you can purchase gifts/stocking stuffers/gift cards and drop them off at door 6 of the Junior/Senior High School. We use gift cards to buy diapers etc. for families with babies and toddlers. We will wrap donated gifts and place them with an appropriate child. Any support is greatly appreciated!!!

Pancake Breakfast to support the EWG FFA, today at Hianloland fire station next to West Greenwich Town Hall. $10 adults, $8, 6-12, under 6 free. 8-11 am. Lots of great raffles!

Plenty of tickets available!

The EWG animal science students traveled to URI on November 1st to learn about the Animal Science/Pre Vet program. Students in animal science at the high school will receive 3 URI credits for taking the class (AVS 101). The students learned about using ultrasound to check cattle for pregnancy, animal behavior and enrichment, working with marine mammals and sheep parasite research.

EWG Floriculture wins silver at the 95th Annual FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. They competed against 48 teams representing 48 states. Not only did the team earn silver, every member of the team earned silver as well. Team members are Alex van Meeteren, Olivia Smith, Rebecca Kilday and Madison Rathbun. The FFA Convention is the largest youth convention of its kind with over 70,000 participants. The team also attended leadership workshops, motivational speeches, convention sessions and a day of service where they helped eradicate invasive honeysuckle from a public waterway.

Dear Exeter Families, The holidays are upon us and I am reaching out to share with you the upcoming Holiday Giving Programs available through the Exeter Department of Social Services. On November 19, 2022, there will be a Thanksgiving Box distribution at the Exeter Chapel (765 Ten Rod Road) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. This will include items for a Thanksgiving Dinner, a turkey or gift card, produce, dairy, and canned items. Delivery is available for homebound residents. On December, 17th , 2022, we will have a Holiday “Giving Tree” program for qualifying families, individuals, and seniors who could use a little help for the holidays. Parents will be able to shop for gifts for children birth-18 and we will have gifts/gift cards for individuals and seniors in need. A time for this event will be given at the Thanksgiving program. If you would like to take part in one of both of these programs, please call 294-3176 or email socialservices@exeterri.gov by November 10, so I may get a count for these events and plan accordingly. Please let me know how many people make up your household, your contact info (phone or email), Please include the number of children, along with their ages and gender. If you leave a message, please know that I received it and will add your name to the list. I am pleased to be able to offer these services thanks to generous members of the community, the Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, Matthew’s Wish, Exeter Grange, Narragansett Gun Club, and the Exeter Community Food Bank. A special thank you goes to Exeter Chapel for partnering with the Department of Social Services and providing space and volunteers. If I can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to reach out. Kindly, Jessica DeMartino Director of Social Services, Town of Exeter

The Class of 2024 is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct 28 in the senior high parking lot at the high school. Admission is $5/ child; adults & infants are free. The event starts at 5pm. There will be music, activities, a bake sale-- and of course-- CANDY! All proceeds support the Class of 2024!

October 5th, Sustainably Club get 30% of new orders. Amazing products!!

EWG Sustainability Club in action. International Coastal Cleanup at Potter’s Cove in Jamestown. All trash was recorded and uploaded into a world wide data base. Great kids and a great cause! Over 200 lbs collected.

Are you interested in becoming a Capstone mentor for a senior? The Capstone office is creating a list of individuals in the community who are willing to support seniors with their Capstone projects in the event a senior can not find a mentor on his or her own. If you have a specific area of expertise (or are highly knowledgeable in a given area) and are willing/ available to help support a student if/ when necessary, please complete the form link below. If you are needed, the Capstone Coordinator will reach out to you by email or phone. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Michael Walsh, Capstone Coordinator, at michael_walsh@ewg.k12.ri.us Capstone Mentor Form: https://forms.gle/wtbnGyYZquZP3PFt7

The Mercury is back in action! The EWG school newspaper has resumed publication for the 2022-23 school year, beginning with information about the Exeter Fall Festival, taking place this Saturday. Get the scoop at https://ewgmercury.edublogs.org/.