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Provide a learning environment which fosters critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication to prepare all students for the challenges of the 21st century.


Welcome to the Foran School Counseling Department

Pamela Procyk-College & Career Aide

Welcome to the Milford Public Schools 

Ms. Hallie Zuckerman Foran Athletic Trainer!

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Hallie Zuckerman on her new position as our full time Athletic Trainer. Hallie has worked part time at Foran High School since 2018. A 2010 graduate of Foran High School, Hallie continued her studies at Keene State where she earned a  Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training in 2014

A reminder to all families and student athletes:

 All medical notes and physicals for athletics should be emailed, mailed or dropped off to the Foran High School Main Office Attention  Hallie Zuckerman (hzuckerman@milforded.org).  

If parents have any questions or concerns please contact her at 203-882-6101.



READ THE JANUARY MANE STREET MIRROR NOW!

JANUARY LINK

Students in Mrs. Newall’s English 3 classes completed a choice board project to finish their work on The Things They Carried. Some choices included making a movie trailer of the book, writing journal entries from the point of view of one of the characters, writing a newspaper article on an event of the book, doing research on the United States’ involvement in the war and more! 


The CNA students learned how to take vital signs this week in class.

 


In Mr. Hair’s PE-1 classes students are starting their various badminton tournaments to close out quarter 2. In Mr. Hair’s nutrition class, students just finished their fad diet presentations.

 


 


Mrs. Dotson’s Art for Seniors mixed pop culture with a 1800’s painting style creating Pointillism Landscapes using markers. Pointillism is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. Georges Seurat and Paul Signac developed the technique in 1886, branching from Impressionism.

 

 

 


Students in Forensic Science began processing their final crime scene.  Students will use skills learned throughout the course to sketch, photograph, process and analyze evidence to figure out what happened to the victim.

 


In Mr. Williams AP Psychology class student's put into practice Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence as they attempted the Cork in Bottle Challenge.  Needless to say,  it made for an entertaining experience for each class.

 

  


LETTERMAN JACKET ORDERS

Orders will be taken on Thursday, February 2,  immediately after school in Mr. Vitelli's office. Please contact Mr. Vitelli at avitelli@milforded.org with any questions.



GOLF MEETING

There will be a meeting for anyone interested in trying out for the golf team this year on Thursday, 1/12, immediately after school in the cafeteria.

BOYS TENNIS MEETING

Boys Tennis will have a brief meeting after school on Tuesday, January 10th in Room 404.  If you cannot attend, please see Mr. Stern.

 Interested in playing a Spring Sport????? Contact information below. 

Baseball....Coach Garrett Walker........ gwalker@milforded.org

Golf......Coach Brian Algiere.................balgiere@milforded.org

Boys Lacrosse...Coach Brian Adkins....badkins@milforded.org

Girls Lacrosse....Coach Tom Drew........tdrew@milforded.org

Softball.......Coach Gina Georgetti.........ggeorgetti@milforded.org

Boys Track....Coach Pete Jambor.........pjambor@milforded.org

Girls Track.....Coach Jeff Raucci...........jraucci@milforded.org

Boys Tennis....Coach Alan Stern...........astern@milforded.org

Girls Tennis.....TBA................................avitelli@milforded.org


The Foran High School Athletic Department and The Foran Sports Booster Club have teamed up to honor a deserving varsity athlete each week of the season throughout the 2022-2023 school year. Each recipient will be recognized for their performance in the “Friday News” and they will also receive a tee shirt.

The Foran Sports Booster Club Athlete of the Week

Senior Mary Rodrigues has been selected for her outstanding performance in basketball. Mary scored a career high 15 points helping defeat Jonathan Law and scored 10 points in each of the holiday tournament games. Congratulations Mary!

 

The Foran High School Athletic Department and The Foran Sports Booster Club have teamed up to honor a deserving varsity athlete each week of the season throughout the 2022-2023 school year. Each recipient will be recognized for their performance in the “Friday News” and they will also receive a tee shirt.

The Foran Sports Booster Club Athlete of the Week

Senior Luke Cruz has been selected for his outstanding performance in the Shot Put. Luke broke the school record by over 3 feet with a throw of 44 feet 6 inches. Luke’s performance also qualified him for the Class M State Championships. Congratulations Luke!

 

Indoor Track

The Indoor Track Team competed in the Relay Rust Buster Invitational Track Meet at Southern Connecticut State University on Friday December 30th.  Outstanding performance were turned in by the following athletes:

Amanda Graziani              4x200 Relay

Devon Hines                      4x200 Relay,  Sprint Medley Relay

Visaily Martinez-Cruz         4x200 Relay,  Sprint Medley Relay

Julia O'Connell                    4x200 Relay,  Sprint Medley Relay

Adriana Gonzales                Sprint Medley Relay

David Grant-Eckhart           4x200 Relay

Joe Defreitas                      4x200 Relay,  Sprint Medley Relay

Daniel Enrico                      4x200 Relay,  Sprint Medley Relay

Anthony Small                     4x200 Relay,  Sprint Medley Relay

James Galaburri                  4x200 Relay,  Sprint Medley Relay


Swimming 

This week the co-op boys swim team swam against The Greater New Haven co-op team. The Milford swimmers put up a good fight with a number of personal best times but fell short, losing 97-75. The team is looking forward to our two home meets next week against Fairfield Prep (Tuesday) and West Haven (Thursday). 


Girls Basketball

This past week and over the holiday break the Foran Basketball Lady Lions went 3-0 to bring their overall  record to 6-1.  In the Holiday Festival Foran defeated Stratford 42-36 and Branford 58-22.  Last night in a tough fought contest our girls defeated Cheshire 41-36.  Next up is a road contest at North Haven this Friday evening.


Boys Basketball

Foran Boys Basketball won the Platt Tech Holiday Tournament.  Joe Gaetano received Tournament MVP

12/27 -- Foran 50 - Sheehan 32

Joe Gaetano 18 pts 14 rebounds

Braden Tarczali 10 pts

Jackson Doyle 8 pts

12/28 -- Foran 47 - Platt Tech 42

Joe Gaetano 19 pts. 12 rebounds

Liam Young 10 pts

Jack D'Avignon 9 pts

1/3-- Foran 32 - Fairfield Prep 83

Joe Gaetano 10 pts

Liam Young 8 pts

Jackson Doyle 6 pts

 

 Forever Friends

Forever Friends celebrated the New Year with a crazy game of BINGO, a scavenger hunt, a word search, and conversations about resolutions. Everyone had an absolute blast!

Happy New Year everyone!

 


Attention Senior Families!

Please check here each week for important updates for Seniors!

GRADUATION EXPENSES: 

 A date has not yet been set for graduation. The Board of Education will determine the date in April.  As in past years, students will be required to pay $40 to cover the costs of graduation expenses, which includes cap, gown, and diploma cover. 

Please pay online at https://www.milforded.org/o/fhs/page/foran-high-school-dues-for-senior-graduation-expenses. If you would prefer, you may pay by check made payable to Foran High School, or pay with cash.  Checks or cash can be dropped off to Mrs. Carino or  Mrs. Golebiewski in the main office. 

If you have any questions please contact Senior Class Advisors,

 Shauna Newall snewall@milforded.org or Melissa Cacioppo mcacioppo@milforded.org

 

 

 2023 YEARBOOK ADS

Senior Ads Pricing Information 2022-2023

Pricing for ads submitted in full:

⅛ Page: $30

¼ Page: $60

½ Page: $120

Full Page: $240

PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A SENIOR AD IS NO LATER THAN 1/31/23.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How are the ad prices determined and what is the money used for?

Ad prices are determined by our school. The revenue from Recognition Ads helps support our yearbook and keep it affordable for everyone.

  1. How is the ad deadline determined?

The ad deadline is set by our school based on the production schedule for the yearbook.

  1. Can I create my student’s ad on my mobile device?

Yes, yearbook ads can be created online from both desktop and mobile devices.

  1. Can I send my materials to the school?

No, please do not send your materials to our school. Our school has selected Jostens to assist with our ad program. Please call our customer service number (800-358-0800) if you have questions or need assistance in creating your ad.

More questions? Call Jostens at (800) 358-0800

Important Information  

  • Our school reserves the right to edit ads per our guidelines. 

  • We retain the right to remove any explicit text, graphic photos or copyright-protected imagery or photos. 

  • For the ad to appear in the yearbook, your ad must be purchased by the order deadline. 

  • Color photographs uploaded for black-and-white ads will appear in black and white. 

  • We will make every effort to use your layout and text as indicated. A proof will not be provided and no changes can be made after purchase.

Guidelines for Senior Ad Submissions

Please read these carefully; these guidelines will be strictly followed:

  • The yearbook advisor and staff have the right to edit any text and/or photographs.

  • Photographs must be school appropriate. Here are some rules to follow:

    • Please do not submit any photo with inappropriate content (Offensive gestures, content, images, connotations, etc.)

    • No pictures expressing romantic kissing will be printed.

    • Everyone in the photos should be fully clothed. No exceptions will be made; please remember this rule is for the safety and protection of your child. (Questionable pictures will be deemed appropriate by Ms. Condon and/or administration.)

  • Photographs must be in good condition in order to scan well. The yearbook is not responsible for the quality of scanning due to poor picture quality. Please do not submit pictures that have been cut in any way or that are printed on regular paper as these do not scan well.

  • Please see the last page for an ad layout example for guidance.

  • Please take picture size and length of text into account when compiling your ad.

Recommended amount of pictures per ad size: ⅛ page= 1-2 pictures; ¼ page = 3-5 pictures; ½ page= 6-10 pictures; Full page= no more than 15 pictures. Please be aware that the more pictures provided, the smaller each individual picture will be, unless specified (for example, one picture may be the main, larger picture while others remain a smaller size.)

 

If you have not yet ordered your yearbook, now is the time!!

The 2022-2023 Foran High School yearbook is still available to purchase.

We have a limited number of yearbooks still available which are being sold on a first come, first served basis. 

To order your yearbook go to: Jostens Yearbook Order

If you do not remember if you have already purchased one, please search your email for 'Jostens' as they would have sent you a confirmation email.  Or call Jostens at 1.877.767.5217 during business hours and they can check for you, or take your order over the phone. 

 

REMINDER!

Meal Prices, as of January 9, 2023.

 BREAKFAST

Elementary: $1.75

Middle School: $2.00

High School: $2.50

LUNCH

Elementary: $3.35

Middle School: $3.60

High School: $3.85

At all levels, reduced-price breakfasts for qualifying families are 30¢.

At all levels, reduced-price lunches for qualifying families are 40¢.

 

SNAP Program: An Alternative for Free/Reduced Price Meals

Back in October, the income level required for eligibility for SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) was increased, so some families who previously did not qualify for SNAP may now qualify.  Any student who receives SNAP benefits is automatically eligible for free school meals.  Click HERE to go right to Connecticut’s dedicated website page about SNAP funds and directions on how to apply.

Paying For Lunches

For families who will need to purchase meals for their children, we have several convenient options for you to do so.  The online payment portal, Titan, offers you many advantages for keeping track of your child’s meal spending and is a great way to manage his/her account.  You can access your child’s Titan account 24/7/365 – from anywhere.  If you haven’t created a payment portal account in the Titan system, please consider doing so as soon as possible.  Details and directions on how to do this appear on the district website; click HERE to get started.  

The Milford Foodservice Department will also accept checks; please complete a deposit slip and send it in with your child along with your check. Please make sure to indicate your child’s name on the note line on the check.  

At this time, cash cannot be accepted in the Milford Foodservice program.

We thank you for your patronage and your support in the coming year.  If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact your child’s school cafeteria manager or the Milford Foodservice Central Office at (203) 783-3490.

Eileen S. Faustich

Director of Food Services