Overview of our Communities
SHS students are divided into four Communities designed to meet students’ academic and social needs through a comprehensive, collaborative team approach. Our school counseling staff is dedicated to practicing preventative, proactive counseling which includes discussing academic and adolescent issues, pre-college planning, career exploration, and post high school planning. Communication is key; we encourage family members to call their student's Community Team with questions.
Elm Community
Newcomers in the Multilingual Learner Education Program
Direct Line: 617-629-5270
Assistant Principal: Joel Villegas
Dean of Students: Beth O'Connor
Senior Clerk: Natali Cardona Restrepo
Multilingual School Counselor (Newcomers in the MLE Program): Anne Herzberg Eden
Beacon Community
Students with last names starting with A-F (or A-Di for Class of 2029)
Direct Line: 617-629-5260
Assistant Principal: Marie Foreman
Dean of Students: Quin Gonnell
Senior Clerk: Paula Mello
School Counselor: Justin LaBerge
Class of 2026, 2027, 2028 students whose last names start with A-CHE.
Class of 2029 students whose last names start with A-BRI
School Counselor: Melanie Banks
Class of 2026, 2027, 2028 students whose last names start with CHH-F.
Class of 2029 students whose last names start with BRO-DI
Highland Community
Students with last names starting with G-N (or Do-MA for Class of 2029)
Direct Line: 617-629-5280
Highland Community Family Guide
Assistant Principal: Paul Cooley
Dean of Students: Gilbert White
Senior Clerk: Cheryl McGovern
School Counselor: Jeremy Rischall
Class of 2026, 2027, 2028 students whose last names start with G-LE
Class of 2029 students whose last names start with DO-HE
Bilingual School Counselor: Kelly Albrecht
Class of 2026, 2027, 2028 students whose last names start with LH-N
Class of 2029 students whose last names start with HI-MA
Broadway Community
Students with last names starting with O-Z (or Mc-Z for Class of 2029)
Direct Line: 617-629-5290
Broadway Community Family Guide
Assistant Principal: Cynthia Massillon
Dean of Students: Mark Quinones
Senior Clerk: Theresa Francis
Bilingual School Counselor: Natalia Ruiz Toro,
Class of 2026, 2027, 2028 students whose last names start with O-SAI
Class of 2029 students whose last names start with MC-RO
School Counselor: Cathy Maguire
Class of 2026, 2027, 2028 students whose last names start with SAL-Z
Class of 2029 students whose last names start with RU-Z