King Philip Regional School District

King Philip Regional School District Receives ‘Stop the Bleed’ Kit Donations from State Rep. Shawn Dooley

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 18, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

King Philip Regional School District Receives ‘Stop the Bleed’ Kit Donations from State Rep. Shawn Dooley

School Staff Recently Underwent Training to Use Kits

NORFOLK — Superintendent Paul Zinni is pleased to announce that State Representative Shawn Dooley generously donated several “Stop the Bleed” kits to the King Philip Regional School District.

KP recently welcomed State Rep. Dooley to host two training sessions for faculty and staff with the new “Stop the Bleed” kits. The training sessions were held on Nov. 12 and Oct. 29 at King Philip Regional High School.

Each training session was led by nurse practitioners and trauma surgeons from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston Children’s Hospital. The training sessions organized by State Rep. Dooley focused on equipping the staff with the necessary  skills needed to prevent possible deaths caused from bleeding out.

According to the American College of Surgeons, uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States with 20 percent of those bleeding to death potentially being able to survive if timely care was administered.

“We appreciate State Rep. Dooley’s support and contributions to our school district,” said Superintendent Zinni. “Rep. Dooley has helped equip our district with life-saving tools and training for emergency situations that may arise. For that, we are extremely thankful.”

State Rep. Dooley said, “The simple truth of the matter is, by instituting this program, lives will be saved. Whether it is from a car accident, a simple fall, a sports-related injury or a routine workplace accident, one never knows when these skills will be needed. To couple the training with the resources ensures the best possible outcome when that instance arises. I donated the kits and coordinated the trainings for the schools because I am believer in their necessity, and I believe our success here will help demonstrate that this is easy and practical to deploy state wide.”

State Rep. Dooley, who is also an on-call firefighter and EMT in Plainville and has had first-hand experience with these skills, also donated kits to each of the schools in Norfolk, Plainville, Wrentham, and Millis.

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Threatening Note Found at King Philip Regional High School

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Threatening Note Found at King Philip Regional High School

WRENTHAM — Superintendent Paul Zinni reports that a threatening note was found in a boys bathroom at King Philip Regional High School on Friday, Nov. 15.

On Friday evening at approximately 6:30 p.m., a high school staff member reported finding a crumpled note containing threatening language behind a toilet in a boys bathroom. The Wrentham Police Department was immediately notified and launched an investigation.

The note does not reference specific acts of violence or specific weapons, however it does contain threatening and vulgar language along with negative references toward the school’s wrestling team and its members.

King Philip High School officials and the Wrentham Police Department are working closely to investigate this incident. Wrentham Police were notified of the incident and detectives will continue to investigate in an attempt to determine who is responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Wrentham Police Department at 508-384-2121 or report it to King Philip High School administration at 508-520-7991.

The incident remains under investigation. Wrentham Police and King Philip Regional School District officials will provide further information when it becomes available.

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King Philip Seniors Recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Monday, Oct. 21, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

King Philip Seniors Recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program

WRENTHAM — King Philip Regional School District Superintendent Paul Zinni is pleased to announce that four King Philip Regional High School seniors have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program.

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition that recognizes students for their outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). In September, students were notified that they qualified as either a Commended Student or Semifinalist.

“I would like to congratulate these four students on their achievements on the PSATs,” Superintendent Zinni said. “The test requires a lot of hard work and dedication and this recognition by the National Merit Scholarship Program acknowledges their efforts. These students show exceptional skills and set an excellent example for all King Philip students.”

The National Merit Scholarship Program recognized one King Philip senior as a Semifinalist and three seniors as Commended Students:

Keerthana Senthil Kumar

Keerthana Senthil Kumar is among the 16,000 students in the U.S. who qualified as Semifinalists. Kumar is an active member of the Model United Nations and the King Philip Spanish, English and Science National Honor societies. Kumar plans on applying to Brown University, Tulane University, Rice University and Northeastern University to pursue a degree in political science and public health.

John Beatty

John Beatty is among the three King Philip seniors who were recognized as Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Beatty plans on applying to Northeastern University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the University of Massachusetts to pursue an degree in engineering. Beatty is an active member of the Pride and Passion Marching Band, the King Philip Jazz Band, Debate Club and Model United Nations. He has also been inducted into the King Philip Science National Honor Society.

Thomas Civattone

Thomas Civattone was recognized as a Commended Student for his outstanding academic promise. He is an active member of Debate Club and an award-winning member of Model United Nations. Civattone is a member of the King Philip Spanish, Science, History and English National Honor Societies. He plans on applying to Northeastern University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to pursue a degree in physics.

Allison Norton

Allison Norton has been recognized as a Commended Student for her high scores on the NMSQT. Norton is an active member of the King Philip French and Science National Honor Societies and the volleyball team. She also serves as the vice president of the student government. She plans to attend Carleton College in Minnesota, where she intends to study Neuroscience.

 

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King Philip Regional School District Announces Restrictions on Outdoor Activities Due to Aerial Mosquito Spraying

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

King Philip Regional School District Announces Restrictions on Outdoor Activities Due to Aerial Mosquito Spraying

NORFOLK — Superintendent Paul Zinni reports that King Philip Regional School District is cancelling all outdoor activities after 6:30 p.m. due to mosquito spraying.

Aerial mosquito spraying is scheduled to take place locally throughout the weekend, and coupled with the threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), the district is restricting all outdoor activities after 6:30 p.m.

“The safety of our students and staff is of the utmost importance, and we’ve taken several measures to protect students from mosquitoes as concerns about EEE have risen throughout the state,” Superintendent Zinni said. “While aerial spraying remains ongoing, we are restricting outdoor activities to ensure all members of the King Philip community are safe.”

The King Philip Marching Band Preview Show at King Philip High School will still take place, and will begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday instead of 6 p.m.

King Philip Regional School District conducted mosquito spraying at King Philip Middle and High Schools on Sunday, Sept. 1 through Tuesday, Sept. 3 using organic insecticide, and continues to encourage students and staff to wear bug repellent when spending time outdoors.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health currently lists the risk level for EEE in Plainville, Norfolk and Wrentham as “moderate.”

EEE is a rare but serious illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. While EEE can infect people of all ages, people under 15 or over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk for serious illness.

Information about EEE and reports of current and historical EEE virus activity in Massachusetts can be found on the MDPH website at www.mass.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases.

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