Mepham Book Club - The Sequel

Mepham's Book Club is back for year 2. We are excited to have new students join our literary circle. Our first meeting will be held in the school library on Wednesday, September 28th. Students - please join our Google Classroom; the code is below. Snacks will be provided and books will be distributed. 

Banned Books Week 2022

Banned Books Week (September 18 - 24, 2022) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. It spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Laurie Halse Anderson, the author of Speak, is credited with this quote: “Censorship is the child of fear and the father of ignorance.”

"Books unite us. They reach across boundaries and build connections between readers. Censorship, on the other hand, divides us and creates barriers." Some of my favorite books have been banned or challenged, including Looking for Alaska by John Green and To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. What are some of your favorite books? Have you ever checked to see if your favorite books have been banned or challenged?

Mepham High School Salaries

Back in 2017, we had a series of posts celebrating the school's 80th anniversary. The posts were throwbacks of photographs from past Mepham High School yearbooks, articles from the school newspaper, The Buccaneer, and artifacts from the alumni association. Mepham High School has such a rich history and we are lucky enough to be able to share that with you here. 

I recently came across the salary schedule for Mepham High School for faculty from September 1936. Two items really stood out to me. First, there were so few teachers (obviously because there were fewer students back then). Second, do you notice which teacher was paid the most and which teacher was paid the least? 

Salary Schedule for Mepham High School, September 1936

Today school librarians are not part of the clerical staff. In fact, librarians are required to have a Master's Degree in Library Science in New York State. We are in fact teacher-librarians. Schools with librarians and libraries have been shown to increase test scores on standardized tests throughout our country. 

You have fantastic teachers and programs at Mepham High School. We are happy to provide you with opportunities to explore and find your path. The library is here to assist you in this endeavor and to teach you the skills to help you be successful. 

Fiction

We have many new books for Fall 2022 including fiction, non-fiction, biographies, short stories, and graphic novels. There is something for everyone. Stop by to find your next favorite book! 

Mepham High School Library Bulletin Board

Welcome Back 2022-2023

Welcome Pirates! My name is Mrs. Stack and I am the librarian here at Mepham High School. We are so happy to have you back with us this year and also want to welcome our new pirates - the Class of 2026!

The school library has a lot of resources to offer you, including books, computers, printers, school supplies, magazines, newspapers, online resources (databases), a 3D printer, scanners, charging stations and so much more! So if you are an old friend or a new student, stop by to say hello. Students are allowed to come to the library during any free period, during their lunch period, or after school. We are open on Mondays and Fridays until 3:30 PM and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until 4:30 PM (unless otherwise noted on our doors). Mrs. Gellerman, the library clerk, and I are here to serve you. If you need any help, please let us know.