Principal’s Flyer #34: April 30, 2023

Principal’s Flyer #34: April 30, 2023

Colby Young

April 30, 2023

Principal’s Flyer #34: April 30, 2023

Dear Warrior Students & Families:

Welcome to May everyone!  We sincerely hope you’ve enjoyed the rainy weekend and are looking forward to a busy May.  This weekend was a great one for performances.  We’d like to congratulate our cast, crew, advisors and parent volunteers for three days of musical performances of Wizard of Oz by Narragansett Theater Company, with our last performance concluding this Sunday night.  Given the timing of performances, please check out photos of the performances on social media over the course of this week!  And if these musical performances have left you wanting more, please consider coming out to support The Little Mermaid, presented by Holy Family Academy.  Performances will be held on Friday, 5/5 and Saturday, 5/16. See this poster for showtimes and tickets. 

Advanced Placement students are reminded that AP Exam testing begins this Monday. Ms. Donnelly, our AP Testing Coordinator and your AP teachers have reminded you of your exam times.  Over the course of this week, students inducted into an Honors Society will be reminded by their advisor of our yearly induction ceremony.  This year’s ceremony will be held in either Safka Gymnasium or Putnam Gymnasium depending on the weather.  The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 9th at 6:00 PM, beginning with light refreshments with formal ceremonies commencing at 6:30 PM. Advisors will communicate details directly to student inductees. 

Prom Safety and Senior Week Advanced Planning

Juniors and Seniors advised that we will hold a mandatory prom safety program called GAAP, which is a collaboration between the Templeton Police Department, Templeton Fire Department, Worcester County’s District Attorney Joseph Early’s Office, and Narragansett Regional School District.   

This presentation will include a number of stations and events to help educate NRHS students on intelligent decision making alongside a celebration of our Warrior prom traditions.   Here’s a picture of Senior Class Advisor Ann Lyons accepting this grant from Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. and Templeton Police Chief Bennett last week.  Thanks again to our community partners for supporting a robust, meaningful program this year. 

MCAS State Testing

Grade 8 families are advised that MCAS testing will take place Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

Grade 8 Students

  • Participate in Science MCAS on both days: 5/2 and 5/3

  • Participate in Math MCAS on both days: 5/10 and 5/11

Grade 9 Students

  • Participate in Biology MCAS on both days: 6/6 and 6/7

Grade 10 Students

  • Participate in Math MCAS on both days 5/16 and 5/17

Narragansett Middle & High School Memorial Day Observance: May 26th

On Friday, May 26, beginning at 1:15 p.m., Narragansett High School and Middle Schools will hold a Memorial Day Observance in the Elinor J. Putnam Gymnasium.  This observance has been coordinated by retired Music Director Mr. Stephen Babineau in cooperation with the Narragansett Administration and the Baldwinville American Legion Post since 2011. 

 The program is essentially the same as the program held at the Winchendon Veterans’ Cemetery.  This year’s guest speaker will be Rev. Francis Roberge, pastor of St. Vincent DePaul Church in Baldwinville.  Fr. Roberge has participated in scores of military funeral services at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Cemetery in Winchendon. 

 The public is invited to this event.  The facility is handicapped accessible.  Veterans are encouraged to wear insignia showing their branch of service.  For more information, contact Principal Colby Young of Narragansett High School at 978-939-5388 and/or at cyoung@nrsd.org.  Download the press release here.

It’s A Great Day to Be A Warrior!

Students, please make sure to check the weekly events below, and be advised of the latest activities and/or opportunities:

  • Spirit Days ARE BACK!  With spring comes some fun spirit days.

    • May 1 is a momentous day for college-bound students. It's National College Decision Day, the deadline for college applicants to confirm their enrollment for the upcoming fall semester. In honor of college acceptance day wear your College gear on Monday…

    • AND don’t forget your “Star Wars” gear on May 4th!

  • May 19th All School Event! Students are advised that we will hold a special all school rally/game on May 19th.  Check your inboxes for information from Mr. Young on Monday morning how to sign up (hint) a team for this much anticipated game!  Big thanks Ms. O’Dea, Ms. Caouette and Varsity Lettermen’s Club for putting on a fun May event for students!

    • Career Survey.  Please also be advised that we will survey students on career, college and other interests!  If any family would like to opt out of this survey, please email cyoung@nrsd.org.  Thanks in advance for your participation, this survey helps inform our decisions about academic programming to better support you/our students.

  • Supporters of the Washington DC Grade 8 Class Trip! Calendar Raffle Winners! 

    • Here is our list of calendar raffle winners for the end of April. Thank you for supporting the 8th grade DC Field Trip!

      • 4/20 Jill Barnard- $75 

      • 4/21 Paul Dumas- $50 

      • 4/22 Kevin Davis- Kitchen Garden GC

      • 4/23 Jessie Filz- $75

      • 4/24 Lilsa Blondeau- $50 

      • 4/25 Carol Gardner- $75

      • 4/26 Crystal McAllister $50

      • 4/27 Kennedy Engelhault- Indian Basket & Amazon GC

      • 4/28 Paula Dorow- $100 

      • 4/29 Evelyn Gerard- Boston Chops GC

      • 4/30 Dominic Kallel- Movie Night Basket 

  • AP Summer Bridge Program.  Are you a student considering taking an AP next year?  Would this be your first AP course?  If either of the above are true, consider this summer bridge program put on by our partners at Mass Insight.  Check in with an AP teacher and or counselor if you have interest and/or questions about this program!

  • Class of 2024.  Did you know that the class of ‘24 has a dedicated facebook page? Just search NRHS Class of 24'.  Join the page for important information on upcoming fundraisers, important dates, upcoming events, etc. Thanks for your support!

  • Staff Appreciation Week.  NRHS holds our all staff appreciation week during NEA’s Teacher Appreciation week, which begins on May 8th.  As part of this year’s effort, we’d like to invite students and families to leave a comment celebrating a staff member.  Thanks to those who have already left a comment for a staff member.  If you have a comment you’d like passed along, please complete the survey by this Wednesday, May 3rd. 

We’re looking forward to a great first week in May!

Colby Young & Michelle Quercio





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