Narragansett Regional High School

Principal’s Flyer #32: April 6, 2025

Dear Students & Families:

Today we’re acknowledging our School Committee Student Representative, Amanda Iannacone, for her participation in Massachusetts Student Government Day, held at the State House last Friday.  As part of the day, Amanda participated with elected student leaders from all around Massachusetts and worked in simulated joint committee hearings, and as part of house, senate, and supreme judicial court sessions.  All government day activities are intended to foster the development of the next generation of civic leaders.  Here’s a picture of Amanda at the State House, and you can see Amanda’s work on behalf of the high school and the district by attending or tuning into NRSD School Committee meetings.  Thank you to Amanda for her ongoing leadership, and thank you to Amanda’s Government Day Advisors Ms. Mary Remillard and Mr. Eric Supple for making participation possible!

BRAVO and congratulations to our Cast, Crew, Volunteers, and Directors on the 2025 MS/HS Musical Production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.  Bringing a musical production together requires something close to planetary alignment, and we appreciate the hard work and dedication of performers, stage/tech. crew, and parent/community/staff volunteers for making this happen.  Kudos to our amazing student performers, ranging from our brilliant and talented leads, to our burgeoning and talented middle school performers and supporting cast.  Thank you to Mr. Mike Dickson, and to an incredibly talented team for bringing the production to our community.  It is especially neat to see seasoned performers shine right alongside cast members that are new to performing arts!  Warriors…we now hope you have the bug, so to speak!  In all sincerity and to all our students involved, we are incredibly proud of you!  Finally, thank you to all parents, families, students and community members who came out to join us under the sea for an evening or afternoon.  Bravo Little Mermaid Cast and Crew! You were amazing!

Welcome Mermaids  I  Prince Eric Sails I  Sebastian @ Court  I  Ursula Plots  I  Ariel’s Jealous Sisters I. (Lead) Ariel @ Dinner  I Opening Night Ovation (Photo)  I  Ovation Video (Opener) HS/MS 

Speaking of Student Voice and Leadership at NRHS, all students and families are advised that the election season for Student Council and School Advisory is upon us.  Students interested in running for elected offices should pick-up paperwork in the main office or outside of Ms. Michele Smith’s Room (144).  To run for office, students must complete the brief but important nomination process by Thursday, April 10th.  After nominations, students will campaign, and the entire school will participate in student voting in late April.  We will familiarize all students with elected roles as school council members or student council members (class officers), and we will support all students who campaign through review of their promotional materials, speeches, and general campaign/stump speeches!

Students, the direction a school takes is incredibly important (School Advisory) and the activities, events, and class decision making (Student Council) can have major implications for how students (you and your classmates) will remember high school (maybe forever).  Get involved!  Lead!  Win or lose, the experience of running for elected office will help you grow as a student, a leader, and as a person generally.   We need your voices, Warriors, consider running for office!

Students are advised of the following timelines and processes, which we will review via announcement, in assemblies, and on Warrior News.  If you are considering running for office in any fashion, make sure to:

1. Review these important dates and steps for running for class elections!

2. Review this important class elections nomination process and guidelines information

Want to know more about elected roles and student leadership?  We will broadcast a tutorial about student office AND you can ask Ms. Smith, Mr. Young, Ms. Landry, or Mr. Bond in the main office or at lunch.  You can also ask a class advisor or trusted staff mentor! Good luck Warriors!

Spring Conferences will be held between 11:45 AM and 2:30 PM on April 16th and April 17th. 

• Please find additional information about conferences and sign-ups, here. 

• The conference sign-up window is open now, and will close on April 13th @ 11:59 PM. 

• Thanks for signing up, we look forward to seeing you!

Thank you to our grade ten parents and students for outstanding attendance and participation in MCAS last week.  We cannot overstate how appreciative we are of our students and families being on time, prepared and positive in respect to MCAS.  Especially in light of changes to testing and a lot of ongoing dialogue regarding MCAS, we appreciate our students and families’ diligence!  Upcoming dates for MCAS by grade are listed below.  Note 8th graders will take MCAS this week. 

Grade 8 ELA MCAS - April 9th & April 10th Wed/Thu*

Grade 8 STE MCAS - April 29th & April 30th

Grade 8 Civics MCAS - May 1st & May 2nd

Grade 8 Math MCAS - May 6th & May 7th

Grade 10 Math MCAS - May 20th & May 21st

Grade 9 Biology MCAS - June 4th & June 5th

**Note 8th graders will be sent their room locations Monday (4/7) @ 7:45 AM and will review them with their A block teachers. 

Families are advised that we are bringing a well-regarded speaker, Greg Kulowiec, to talk with our students and families about digital spaces and online safety for the purposes of wider student safety, school climate, and anti-bullying.  In addition to speaking with students during the school day, Greg would like to speak with you.  

Please join us on Monday, April 14th in the NRHS Kiva from 6:00 - 7:00 PM to talk about navigating and protecting our teens as they navigate their adolescence in digital spaces.

• To read more about Mr. Kulowiec’s background and work, please visit this site

• The talk for families (parents and guardians) will be held:

  • Monday, April 14th 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the NRHS Kiva.

  • See the informational flyer, here!

  • NRHS will provide free childcare/supervision in the NRHS library for the duration of the talk.

  • Please note this is a LIVE, in-person event (it is not a virtual event)

• Term 3 Report Cards will be available in the portal by the end of the day on April 8th. 

• April is Stress Awareness Month.  Here’s your newsletter for the month of April, courtesy of Heywood’s School Based Services team

• Attention AP Students. Please mark your May calendars; the AP testing schedule has been released. 

  • Students should plan to take their exams at the dates and times you find here.  

• The Montachusett Vocational Partnership (MVP) student-applicants will be notified of our lottery results by the conclusion of the week of April 7th.  Please direct questions to Ms. Donnelly (kdonnelly@nrsd.org).

• SEPAC.  Please consider attending the Special Education Parent Advisory Council to learn about topics, issues, and information pertinent to all families, including families of students with disabilities.  

  • Be advised that SEPAC meets the first Monday of each Month

  • NRHS National Honors Society student provide childcare/supervision in the library

  • Please see the flyer regarding the topic for Monday Night (4/7), 6:00 - 8:00 PM

• Rho Kappa Honors Society will hold an important student meeting on Monday, April 7th @ 2:25 PM in Ms. Charrier’s Room (133).  

• Friday, April 11th is a half day for students, dismissal will be at 11:10 AM. 

• April Break Approaches & Schedule.  Looking ahead, families are reminded that the week of April 14th will run: Monday (full day) Tuesday (full day), Wednesday & Thursday (Half Day Conference Days), Friday No School NRHS Closed.  April Vacation 4/21-2/25.  

Have a great week everyone! Good luck to our 8th graders kicking-off MCAS.  Families, don’t forget to sign up for conferences…We want to see you!  And finally, good luck to our students who are participating in Math Competition this week at Fitchburg State University this Friday!

Colby Young & Michelle Landry

Updated 4/4/25.  Click here for the most Up-to-Date Schedule.