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!

Wow! Narragansett Talent on Display this Week!

Art Show and Spring Concert Draw Great Crowd!

(Top) NMS Beginner Band (Grades 5 and 6) and (above) Advanced Band (Grade 7) play to a packed house on Thursday evening, April 10! Thank you to Mr. O'Connor and all of the students who worked so hard every day since August on their musical abilities! We are so proud of every single one of them for their dedication and investment in their skills!

This past weekend, the Narragansett Theatre Guild presented "Disney's The Little Mermaid" to three packed houses and rousing audience reviews. If you missed it, you MISSED OUT! Thank you to all cast and crew for an unforgettable experience!

Get ready for Teacher Conferences!

On Wednesday and Thursday, April 16 and 17, NMS will host Teacher Conferences. NMS utilizes the Pick-A-Time online platform for parents / guardians to sign up for a 10-minute conference slot during the conference sessions, which are as follows:

Teacher Conference Sessions:

Please note there are NO evening sessions for Spring Conferences

• Wednesday, April 16: afternoon only (11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

• Thursday, April 17: afternoon only (11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

Signing up for a 10-minute conference slot is easy! Click here to access the Teacher Conferences page which includes instructions for setting up a Pick-A-Time account if you don't already have one, as well as a link to log into an existing account.

Sign up Window Information:

• NOW: Window open to online parent / guardian sign ups

• Sunday, April 13 @ 11:59 p.m.: Window CLOSES to online parent / guardian sign ups

We are looking forward to seeing you at Teacher Conferences!

🗳️ Question of the Week !

WE ASKED FOR YOUR OPINION! 🫵

One more week to weight into our question: French Fries or Onion Rings?

Here's the data:

📣MCAS Marches into April!

Please note the dates for MCAS testing and avoid unnecessary absences whenever possible. Make up testing will be completed during the last week of the testing window, and participation is state-mandated.

Students will also need to ensure that their Chromebooks are being fully charged at night so they can complete testing. Please help organize students for success!

These students were chosen to represent NMS in the 2025 Youth Art Month (YAM) Virtual Exhibit! Their work is featured on the YAM Virtual Exhibit, Connected Through Color, and can be accessed via this link through April 30th!

 Click HERE and then on the words VIRTUAL EXHIBIT found on the left in black font and choose Baldwinville found under the Gallery 1 column. Explore the work of talented young artists from all towns and school districts in Massachusetts. You can leave an Artist Fan Letter (a link is attached in each gallery) for the creator of an artwork that you like!  

Artistic Excellence awards were given to: (above, from left) Taylor St. Hilaire, Amelia Hamel, Sophia Butterfield, Gwyneth Sears, Charlotte Brown and (bottom) Benjamin St. Hilaire.

Please join us on April 14 for an informative and engaging evening to learn about how to support students as they begin to engage in the digital citizenship of social media and online spaces.

Don't miss THE BUZZ! Click here for Heywood Hospital's School-based Services Monthly Newsletter!

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

Comfort Zone Camp is an impactful opportunity for students in our school community who may be coping with the loss of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or other significant person.
Comfort Zone Camp (CZC) offers a free weekend bereavement camp for children and teens ages 7–17. Their mission is to help grieving kids feel less alone by providing a safe and fun environment where they can connect with others who “get it.”

They are currently enrolling for our upcoming Massachusetts program:
When: September 26–28, 2025
Where: Camp Ramah, Palmer, MA
Who: Children and teens (ages 7–17) who have experienced the death of a loved one
Cost: Completely FREE to families
Comfort Zone Camp combines traditional camp activities with age-based grief support groups led by trained professionals and volunteers. Campers build resilience, make lasting connections, and experience joy in a safe and supportive space.

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!

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!