Narragansett Regional High School

Principal’s Flyer #37: May 19, 2024

Dear Students & Families:

Thank you goes out to our Class of 2025 advisors (Ms. Smith and Ms. Lyons), student volunteers, parent/family supporters, as well as attendees to Friday’s BBQ Meat Raffle.  We appreciate the generosity of those donating, and to all who came out to support the Junior Class!  Kudos for a final time to our Warriors Cheer Team, which unofficially closed out a historic season at ‘Gansett this Saturday at Banquet. As you’re well aware, the Cheer Team won Nationals in Hershey Pennsylvania with the best overall score, crowned Grand Nationals Champs!  Congratulations this week goes out also goes out to Mr. Gagnon’s Robotics students for your strong effort this week in the annual, multi-school Vex Robotics Competition.  Here are just a few photos capturing high level robotics engineering and design: The Pit, Robot Prep, & Warriors at Competition!

As we head into Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, we’ll overview just a few key items at the top of this week’s update.  

This is our seniors’ last full week of classes.  It will be a busy one, as seniors must complete End of Year academic testing for math and reading in their English and Math classes, wrap up any outstanding bills and fees owed to the school, and have a number of events during the day and evening this week.   Senior events this week include the Senior Give Back Day, which begins at 9:00 AM on Tuesday (mandatory) Athletics Awards on Tuesday at the Baldwinville American Legion (6:00 PM) and Senior Class trip on Thursday.  Families of Seniors: thanks keeping current with our schedule, which we have reviewed with all seniors. Senior families, you’ll see a section of this memo (below) dedicated to you over the next several weeks.  Thanks for taking a close look to stay current. 

Sophomores and all grade 10 families are reminded that we have MCAS on Tuesday (5/21) and Wednesday (5/22), which is a High School Diploma requirement.  Finally, we are pleased to welcome Representative Jonathan Zlotnik to our MS/HS Memorial Day Observance this Friday.  Please see the full details and press release below.  We are excited to welcome our community to this formal observance, which also includes a student-led component.  And as always, please be advised that NRHS will be closed on Monday (5/27) in observance of Memorial Day. 

Narragansett Regional School District is working with Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School (Monty Tech) and multiple local schools to provide NRHS students with expanded opportunities to enroll in vocational programming during their junior and senior years. Our unique program differs from those across the state, as it is in consideration of a traditional school schedule. NRSD students will attend their academic classes for one week at Narragansett Regional High School, followed by a shop week on the Electrical and Carpentry MVP campus located in Fitchburg. Students who apply and are accepted into our program are making a two-year commitment for their junior and senior years, and at the end of their high school career, students will graduate from Narragansett Regional High School with a high school diploma, 900 vocational training hours, industry-recognized credentials, and co-op experience.  Rising juniors and seniors (current grade 10 and 11 students) and families: if you/your student is interested in our (MVP) vocational programming, be advised that NRHS has reviewed this program with students.  Families interested to learn more are advised that we will:

• Host an informational evening session the evening of May 20th @ 6:00 PM (virtually)

  • Sophomore and Junior Families, the virtual presentation link and application will be sent to you directly today at the same day/time as the memo, please check your inboxes if interested 

• Hold help sessions for students interested in applying on May 24th

• Adhere to a due date for applications of May 28th

Please be advised that this program is subject to final funding approval.  

NRSD Montachusett Vocational Program

A reminder that we have two grades taking important MCAS examinations over the next few weeks.   Please be advised that next MCAS dates are next week for grade 10-

Grade 10 Math, May 21st and May 22nd

Grade 9 Biology, June 4th and June 5th

On Friday, May 24, 2024, beginning at 1:15 PM, the Narragansett High School and Middle Schools will hold a Memorial Day Observance in Elinor J. Putnam Gymnasium (464 Baldwinville Rd., Baldwinville MA).  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 format as the one at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Winchendon.  This year’s guest speaker will be Rep. Jonathan Zlotnik, who has participated in many observances at the Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery.

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, please contact Principal Colby Young of Narragansett High School at 978-939-5388 (cyoung@nrsd.org).  Please click here for a copy of our press release. 

The following students have been elected by their peers to serve as elected class officers beginning the 2024-2025 school year.  Any vacant positions will be filled in a Fall 2024 Special Election. 

Class of 2025:

Co-Presidents: Amanda Iannacone and James Cavaleri

Vice President: Caitlyn McGuiness

Secretary: Ruby Tower-Hughes

Treasurer: Collin Smith

Class of 2026:

President: Isabelle Hill

Vice President: Elliot “Bee” Peck

Secretary: Lila Hickey

Treasurer: Madison DiMucci

Class of 2027:

President: Samantha Boumil

Vice President: Rachel Worden

Secretary: Sawyer Barlow

Treasurer: Kelly Taylor

Class of 2028:

President: Aine Thornton

Vice President: Cameron McGuiness

Reminder to Senior Families.  All senior families are asked to please double check our Senior Calendar of events.  Thank you for taking a fresh look:

• Senior Give Back Day is Tuesday starting at 9:00 AM

  • Students should dress for outdoor work

• Seniors will not dismiss early on Wednesday until dues/charges/fees have been paid AND

  • Star End of Year Testing has been completed

  • Seniors have collected caps and gowns for upcoming Senior events

• The Senior Class Trip is Thursday

• Seniors families are advised that you have received an email May 12th @ 5:00 PM regarding ordering graduation photos through Lifetouch in advance of graduation

• May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Please find our Heywood School-Based services monthly newsletter here. 

• Yearbooks Available to order! Great news! Yearbooks are now available to purchase online through Jostens at the link below. The cost of this year's book is $65 and will provide lots of memories from all of our events at school this past year. Also, it is a great way to remember your friends that are seniors!

  • Don't be left out and order your copy of the 2024 Yearbook today! Ordering and payment is easy through the online order form. Yearbooks will be available for pick up sometime after graduation!

  • Here’s the link to order: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A03405700

  • Yearbook sales will close May 31st, don’t delay in ordering!

Wishing our Seniors a wonderful final week of formal classes.  We’re looking forward to an outstanding week ahead for all!

Colby Young & Michelle Landry

Updated 5/19/24.  Click here for the most Up-to-Date Schedule.