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!

🎉 Congratulations to our April 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!  This month's selectees: (back row, left to right): Matthew Tebbetts, Vayla Ogden, Isabelle Buzzell, and Bradleigh Deveikis; (front row, left to right): Olivia Gagnon, Melody McCarrick, Madilynn Riley, and Carter Dexter. Students of the Month are announced before the entire school each month.

If you were unable to secure a slot to meet with a teacher of your choice, please contact the teacher directly. You can find a staff directory here.

The 5th Grade is chugging along with their 40 Book Challenge goals!

The 5th grade read a total of 551 books this past term - that's 1,265 books for the year! Check out their class totals in the photograph below. 

Reading has been an ongoing focus this year, as always, including our Read Across America celebratory week back in March, which Buddy helped champion (see below).

📣 MCAS Continues with Math in May!

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!

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. 

Week of April 28th

Click here for the NRSD Athletics webpage!