NMS has a culture of continuous improvement--improvement in every aspect of teaching & learning and the student experience in order to support students being productive at their highest levels. We are in the business of student achievement and building a positive school culture--these are the only agendas at NMS that count!
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What is your favorite winter activity? Here's the data so far!
💦 Please be sure that any water bottles that are being sent to school meet specifications that we've shared from the start of the year. Bottes must snap tightly or screw shut; cups with straws are not permitted for safety reason as well as potential damage to equipment. Students have access to functioning water fountains if they are unable to bring a water bottle that meets these requirements. As we start the second half of the year with months of reminders, students have had plenty of notice that they need to have the type of drinking vessel that meets expectations.
🎉 Congratulations to our January students of the month!
Chosen by staff, Students of the Month exemplify the core values of NMS, which include respect, perseverance, and integrity. Students of the Month are also those who strive to meet our Shared Expectations of Be Nice, Work Hard, No Excuses, and Good Choices! January's Students of the Month: (back row, left to right):Antonella Torres, Amelia Hamel, Ava Enright, Dom Fowle; (front row) Zachariah Mbugua, Carter Kauffman, Aria Bachelder, Lydia Niall, Evan Reyes.
Thanks to everyone who came out to support the high school's Varsity Letterman's Club event with the Harlem Wizards!
The Wizards donated two pairs of tickets to the game (congratulations to our winners, 5th grader Kaylie Jackson and 7th grader Lilianna Finch!) and turnout was great! We were lucky enough to have two Wizards surprise us at lunch on Thursday to promote the game and meet the NMS students (pics, above) and sign autographs. They even gave away more free tickets on the spot! Thank you to Mrs. Parker, Ms. Eaton, and Mrs. King (directly above) for their participation in the game Thursday night! Thank you to Mrs. O'Dea and Mrs. Caouette, VLC co-advisors and high school teachers, for including the whole district in the fun!
Don't miss the Valentine's Day Gift Basket Raffle!
Students and families: do you have pictures from any athletic events this year that you want to see in the yearbook? If so, please contact NMS Yearbook Advisor, Mrs. Katie McBrine! Email her at: kmcbrine@nrsd.org
🥎 Middle School Athletes! SPRING sports registration OPENS ON TUE., FEBRUARY 3!
Please register for Spring sports ASAP! Registrations are done online and can be completed by clicking here to access the NRSD Athletics page! Softball, Baseball, and Track are available to students in grades 6 and 7 from NMS. Students in Grade 5 and 6 are eligible for intramurals (see Clubs & Activities)!
Inclement weather, snow / ice delays and cancellations will be sent by the district when decisions about school have been made and you will receive automated calls and texts. Please be sure your most updated contact information is on file with the schools. Posts will also be made on the Narragansett Regional School District's Facebook page. Snow days will impact the last day of school, which will be noted in Important Dates & Reminders, below, as well as being listed in the Events section of the NMS website.
Anti-Bullying Month Wraps Up!
We are grateful for the overwhelming participation our students showed throughout Anti-Bullying Month! We want to implore all students and families to continue support our ongoing conversations and discuss why bullying is wrong, why school is a space where all students can expect to feel safe, and where kindness is an expectation we hold all NMS school community members to!
Attention Skiers and Snowboarders! SKI / SNOWBOARD CLUB CONTINUES MONDAY, JANUARY 13!!
SKI / SNOWBOARD CLUB runs for six-weeks in January and February (no ski club on days when there is no school on February 17, or any day school in cancelled for inclement weather). Questions about ski / snowboard club should be directed to club advisor Mr. Donofrio (HS teacher): mdonofrio@nrsd.org. Remember, all students should meet in Mr. Donofrio's room after school if remaining on school grounds for transportation to depart at 3:00 p.m. from the middle school main entrance!
Stay Connected! Download the NRSD app and sign up to receive alerts for a specific school, or the district as a whole! Go to the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android) to get the NRSD app and search "Narragansett Regional SD, MA"
😃 Get involved! Join a Club or Activity!
NMS offers several ways for students to get involved beyond the school day. Students should listen for morning announcements, read The Friday Memo, and watch the lobby whiteboard and monitor for announcements regarding club start dates, directions for joining, and when the club runs. Clubs meet right after school and end in time to catch the late bus!
Club / Activity | Advisor / Staff | Meeting times / information |
|---|---|---|
Art Club | Mrs. Dupuis jdupuis@nrsd.org | Thursdays Art Room |
International Club | Mrs. Medlicott jmedlicott@nrsd.org | Thursdays Room 14 |
Intramurals Stay tuned for updates! | Ms. Eaton aeaton@nrsd.org Mr. Grady tgrady@nrsd.org | Monday OR Tuesday OR Thursday Gymnasium |
Leo Club | Mrs. Dupuis jdupuis@nrsd.org | Tuesdays (as scheduled ) February 11 February 25 (future dates TBD) Art Room |
Student Council | Mrs. Parker & Mrs. McNamara lparker@nrsd.org jmcnamara@nrsd.org | Announced Thursdays Upcoming dates: February 6 February 27 March 6 March 20 Stay tuned for future dates! |
SKI / SNOWBOARD CLUB | Mr. Donofrio mdonofrio@nrsd.org | Mondays: February 3 February 10 February 24 Any cancelled school cancels the club that day! |
Yearbook IMPORTANT changes to the Yearbook meeting schedule--see far right column!! | Mrs. McBrine kmcbrine@nrsd.org | Moving forward: MONDAY & THURSDAYS Exceptions: Monday, 2/10--make-up date Tuesday, 2/11 |
Click here for the NRSD Food Services webpage.
Monday, 2/3 | Tuesday, 2/4 | Wednesday, 2/5 | Thursday, 2/6 | Friday, 2/7 |
F Day | G Day | A Day | B Day | C Day |
Crispy Chicken Sandwich Fresh Fruit Or the salad bar! | Meatloaf Fresh Fruit Or the salad bar! | Cheeseburger Fresh Fruit Or the salad bar! | American Chop Suey Fresh Fruit Or the salad bar! | Pizza Fresh Fruit Or the salad bar! |
Dates of Note, Events, and other Must-Not-Miss Stuff!
Click here for the NMS Calendar of Events webpage!
Friday, February 7 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
Afternoon Professional Development for Staff | |
Wear Your Green for Kindness Day! Wear anything green and add a green bead to your Anti-Bullying charms and beads! | |
Monday, February 10 | NMS School Council Meeting, 4:00 p.m. (Zoom) |
February 17 - 21 | No School--February Vacation |
Friday, March 7 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
Afternoon Professional Development for Staff | |
Wear Your Green for Kindness Day! | |
Friday, March 28 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
Afternoon Professional Development for Staff | |
Wear Your Green for Kindness Day! | |
Students of the Month Assembly! | |
Friday, April 11 | Half Day of School for Students—Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. |
Afternoon Professional Development for Staff | |
Wear Your Green for Kindness Day! | |
Monday, April 14 | NMS School Council Meeting, 4:00 p.m. (Zoom) |
Wednesday, April 16 | Teacher Conferences, afternoon only |
Details forthcoming! | |
Thursday, April 17 | Teacher Conferences, afternoon only |
Details forthcoming! | |
Friday, April 18 | No School--Good Friday |
April 21-25 | April Vacation |
Monday, May 26 | No School--Memorial Day |
Monday, June 16, 2025 | Last Day of School (after 1 snow day 12/5/24) |
Check out these awesome options offered by Family Resource Centers in Gardner!
Click here to access the calendars online!
Other helpful resources:
Mass 211 Call: 211
24/7
emergency food, rent help paying your heating and utility bills, mental health counseling, health programs, public health and safety services, child care referrals, job resources, and other help for individuals, parents and families.
Mass Behavioral Health Helpline: Call/text: 833-773-2445
24/7 emergency/nonemergency support: The Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) connects individuals (children and adults) and families to the full range of treatment services for mental health and substance use offered in Massachusetts, including outpatient, urgent, and immediate crisis care. Call for real-time support, initial clinical assessment, and connection to the right evaluation and treatment. No insurance needed and over 200 languages available in real-time interpretation.
Click here for the NRSD Athletics webpage!
Click on either flyer below to access a registration form!
