Libraries = Strong Communities

National Library Week is April 7-13, 2019. We have come a long way since the Mepham High School Library opened in 1939. This library means so many things to so many people: we provide free access to books, magazines, databases, and media, host fascinating programs and events, and strengthen our entire community through education and lifelong learning.

Mepham High School Library circa 1939

Celebrate National Library Week by sharing your library story—how do you library?

Who Done It? Open Mic Night 2019

Open Mic Night will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 7 pm in the West Cafeteria.

Jeff Somers

We are so very excited to welcome author, Jeff Somers, to Mepham High School on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Mr. Sommers is scheduled to speak to our juniors at the annual National English Honor Society Induction Ceremony. These 49 students have met the rigorous requirements necessary for induction, including maintaining a 90 or above average in English, an 85 or above overall average, participating in three department-approved writing contests, written a reflection paper regarding a live artistic performance, attended our annual author visit and participated in an English-related club on the school campus. We are looking forward to Mr. Somer's speech and to see how he connects with our students.

Author, Jeff Somers, to visit Mepham High School

Jeff Somers, was born in New Jersey. After a series of head traumas resulted in a sudden interest in writing, he published dozens of short stories, including “Ringing the Changes” which was included in Best American Mystery Stories 2006, and nine novels, including the Avery Cates series , “Chum,” and The Ustari Cycle. His book on the craft and business of writing, "Writing Without Rules," was published by Writer's Digest Books in 2018. He currently lives in Hoboken, NJ, with his lovely wife Danette and their plump, imperious cats.

Paint Chip Poetry

Made with Canva

Join us in the Mepham High School Library on Monday, April 8 at 2:15 pm for our next ELITE event! Composing a poem is easy and fun in this colorful and creative way! Students will have an opportunity to select a paint chip in any color they choose, then pen a poem while incorporating the paint chip color. As always, all materials will be provided. All students are welcome to attend.

Skype in the Classroom with Dr. Jane Goodall

On Tuesday, April 2nd, our students participated in a Skype in the Classroom broadcast with Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace. During the event, Dr. Goodall spoke to our students about what motivated her to study chimpanzees in the wild, the scientific discoveries that she made through her studies, and her reasons for hope for our planet. We watched as the groundbreaking scientist shared what she was like when she was younger, her work with chimpanzees, and tips for overcoming criticism. Most importantly, she shared how our students can get involved as change-makers in their community. Inspired to be like Jane, our students will be empowered to complete a service-learning project that makes a difference for the issues THEY care about.

"Selfie" with Dr. Jane Goodall and Mrs. Bizewski's APES class.

If you didn't have a chance to join us at our first Skype in the Classroom broadcast, you can still meet Dr. Jane Goodall at our next event, which is being held on Tuesday, April 9th in the school library
during periods 2 and 3.