Principal’s Flyer #26: February 25, 2024
Dear Students & Families:
We hope you are feeling recharged after the February vacation! Each year, we make note that the stretch of time between February and April vacation proves to be the most productive and uninterrupted learning time over the course of the school year. We expect this year to be no different. As we return from school, please be advised that we will meet with all students on Monday to review expectations for school wide behavior, and that cell-phone use is not permitted during class unless otherwise stipulated by the teacher. This helps students get into a groove mentally, and can help support focus for valuable skill development including reading comprehension, particularly among younger students. At NRHS, we are extremely fortunate to have outstanding students who are fundamentally supportive and respectful of our learning environment. Thank you in advance to all families for supporting our usual post-break reminder of expectations in order to support a productive winter and spring semester.
Finally, at the top of this memo, we’d like to celebrate the NRSD counseling team, which was featured in the Commissioner of Education’s memo, after earning recognition from the National Association of School Psychologists. Kudos to our team for this recognition, which is composed of counselors, psychologists, behavior analysts, and related support staff. Thank you to this team for all it does for NRSD students.
Character & Leadership: Sportsmanship & Fan Conduct |
A quick reminder for all that NRHS has invited a special guest speaker, Dr. Joseph Hoedel to address our student body to help inspire our students to cultivate and exhibit character, leadership, and integrity in the school environment and in their wider communities. Dr. Hoedel is known for his organization, which promotes character and leadership among students and student athletes, and has been featured on the news on numerous instances. As an all school assembly, Dr. Hoedel will work with our 8-12 Warriors this coming Wednesday, February 28th.
Additionally be advised that Dr. Hoedel will talk with our student athletes as a means to inspire our students and parents to exhibit sportsmanship and supportive conduct at athletic events. Dr. Hoedel will be speaking with NRSD student athletes and parents, Murdock student athletes, as well as student athletes from our athletics league with three goals in mind:
To build relationships and good will between are athletes from different communities
To address rising sportsmanship and fan conduct issues in youth sports
To foster dialogue between students and parents about the type of conduct our athletes appreciate, and that will represent our athletic league and school well.
Athletes, Coaches and Families:
Save the date for this week’s event - Wednesday, February 28 @ 6:30 PM in Safka Auditorium
MCAS Student Testing Dates: Thank You for Planning Accordingly |
With spring around the corner, we begin to shift our attention to Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing that takes place over several months in the spring. We’ll send more information on this as dates draw nearer, but for those of you who are advanced planners: please be advised that students will take MCAS on the following dates according to grade -
Grade 10 ELA, March 26th and March 27th
Grade 8 ELA, April 2nd and April 3rd
Grade 8 Science, April 30th and May 1st
Grade 8 Math, May 7th and May 8th
Grade 10 Math, May 21st and May 22nd
Grade 9 Biology, June 4th and June 5th
Grade 8 Civics Pilot (Date TBA)
At-A-Glance Reminders |
Term 3 Midpoint/Progress Report is quickly approaching this week, February 28th.
Congratulations to NRHS musicians for their performance at Quabbin Valley Music Educators Association’s Festival at Auburn prior to vacation. According to Mr. Salvadore, “students did a wonderful job last night at Auburn High School. Students enjoyed playing in a beautiful venue for a large audience.” Bravo to NRHS performers!
Attention Advanced Placement Students & Families: Please see this important update regarding upcoming end of year AP exams, scheduling, and expectations.
Seniors: a Scholarships Informational Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 5th, E block.
Senior Families, please save the date of March 6th (6:00 PM) for a Federal Student Aid informational session on completing the FAFSA form.
With the Office of Federal student aid being under a great deal of attention recently, this year in particular it is important to have accurate, up to date information on how to navigate the FAFSA form and related financial aid processes. With the support of our colleagues at Mount Wachusett, NRHS can help.
Please find important information regarding our upcoming FAFSA night here.
“Monty Tech” interviews for most students who applied will take place March 20th and March 21st. A representative from the school will be in touch regarding interviews.
Cold weather is perfect for…Ice Hockey. Please consider coming out to cheer on our co-op girls ice hockey team this coming February for the playoffs @ Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield, (2/29) 6:30 PM.
To cap off this update, big congratulations to Jacob Pervier, who swam in states last week. Jacob placed 4th in the 50 free with a best time of 21.96. He placed 10th in the 100 Breaststroke, with a best time of 1:02.66. His 50 free time also qualified him for YMCA nationals in Greensboro, NC!
Welcome back students, we’re looking forward to seeing you!
Colby Young & Michelle Landry
Narragansett Regional School District Athletics Calendar |
Updated 02/25/24. Click here for the most Up-to-Date Schedule.