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Grade 8 Counseling Corner

Welcome

QMS Counseling Office: 508-261-7530, extension 3

Kristi Mahoney - Counseling Office Administrative Assistant
Dawn Martin - Grade 8 School Counselor

8th Grade Teams:
Green: Liaison - Tim Carpentier - qms.greenteam@mansfieldschools.com
Silver: Liaison - Jennifer MacMurray - qms.silverteam@mansfieldschools.com
White: Liaison - Steve Walsh - qms.whiteteam@mansfieldschools.com

High School Transition Information

High School Transition letter September 2026

Fall/Winter  

  • October 5th- All 8th grade students will attend a presentation during the Hive period with representatives from Southeastern and Bristol Agricultural High Schools to learn about opportunities available to them. 

  • Students will attend a separate presentation on another date TBD with representatives from Mansfield High School to learn about those opportunities.

  • October 17th and 18th- Bristol Aggie Fall Show

  • November 14th- Southeastern Open House

  • November 19th- Opportunities Night presentation at Mansfield High School at 6pm in the auditorium for families to hear more about the opportunities available to students at MHS. 

Spring 2027 

  • QMS 8th grade teachers make high school course recommendations. 

  • Discussions with all 8th graders to talk about Mansfield High School and the registration process. 

  • MHS Program of Studies, course recommendations, and online registration material will be available. 

  • 8th grade parents will be invited to Mansfield High School to attend a presentation to learn more about course offerings and the online registration process. 

  • Course Request confirmation will be mailed home to students. 

  • June 2027- 8th grade students tour Mansfield High School and participate in a Q&A.

Homework Tips - When, Where, How? You Got This!

Time Management Tips and After School Schedule Ideas

Setting routines and organizing your time are helpful life skills. Need ideas for calmer mornings or to feel more rested? Do you need a plan to manage your after school time? These can help!