IMPORTANT UPDATE - TUESDAY, JANUARY 16th: After careful consideration, all afternoon and evening activities, including extended day programs, have been closed. School will dismiss at its usual hours. Due to the anticipated weather conditions, there is a possibility of delays in bus routes. Principals will be in direct communication with families to provide updates on any bus delays. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
This year marks the 50th National History Day competition, an annual competition in which students choose a significant historic topic related to a theme and dive deeply into the past by conducting extensive research through primary and secondary sources.
The January 12th deadline for Pave Your Path II Workshops and Inspiration Station proposals is fast approaching! Get your proposal in soon! Submit here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrBm8JroCijKxo0RqMOQaxzhfdcKAi6x2TatBTATRuXlcS2A/viewform
On Friday we announced our Great Road Podcast! Take a listen to the first episode where Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, Jed Stefanowicz, sits down with guest Stavros Andreopolous to talk all things DECA in advance of the upcoming competition season. Listen here! https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dHGVDBS0OM2mX994E6zRh?si=vKSPYigVTa-M3HPzF1CARA
All schools within the Nashoba Regional School District will have a 2 hour delay tomorrow, January 8th. There will no morning half-day preschool. The morning extended learning program will be closed. Safe travels!
Last night Nashoba Regional High School hosted Future Freshman Night. It was great to see our incoming freshman walk the halls of Nashoba as they talked with current teachers and students about what to expect next year. We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2028 to the Wolf Pack next August!
NRSD is excited to announce the launch of Great Road, our podcast designed to highlight the innovative and impactful learning experiences happening up and down Route 117. Hosted by Director of Digital Learning and Innovation Jed Stefanowicz, episodes will focus on educators, leaders, and learners sharing the things that make the Nashoba Regional School District special. Find new episodes here and on the district homepage!
Call for Presenters! We're thrilled to have already received some exceptional presentation proposals. However, we believe that with a team as dynamic as ours, there are more incredible presentations waiting to be submitted! Submit here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrBm8JroCijKxo0RqMOQaxzhfdcKAi6x2TatBTATRuXlcS2A/viewform
Call for Panelists! We are looking for a diverse group of students, staff and industry professionals to discuss real-world stories and experiences that highlight the relevance of our Portrait of a Nashoba Graduate competencies! Panelists will be featured during a 45-minute panel at this year’s district-wide full day of professional learning, Pave Your Path II, scheduled for March 15th. Submit your interest below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB95OSxfPUau1slLN11oJO4--a4oz6X6uWTGjdfZgAGfqQtg/viewform
Need more information? Check out the full invite on last week's The Common!
https://www.nrsd.net/article/1389108
Last week Superintendent Downing and Assistant Superintendent Friend spent some time working alongside students in the district's elementary and middle schools!
We are pleased to share that the Nashoba Regional School District has been awarded a Deeper Learning Implementation Grant from the Kaleidoscope Collective for Learning at DESE to enhance professional learning and deeper learning pedagogies! https://www.doe.mass.edu/kaleidoscope/
📢🎉 We have an exciting NRHS Building Project Update! On October 25, 2023 the Massachusetts School Building Authority voted to award the Nashoba Regional School District supplemental funding for the school building project. Last week we received the award amount and the maximum grant award has increased by almost fifteen million dollars. That means the maximum impact to taxpayers will be reduced from $177 million to $162 million!
This week Principal Boynton, Assistant Principal Boulay, the Guidance Team, and current NRHS students visited each of our three middle schools to answer questions about what rising freshman can expect next year!
Last Friday, Senator Robyn K. Kennedy and Representative Meghan Kilcoyne visited NRHS! Superintendent Downing, Assistant Superintendent Friend, and NRHS Principal Boynton, showcased Nashoba’s classrooms, where Senator Kennedy and Representative Kilcoyne were able to witness hands-on learning in action, and engage in discussions with both students and staff.
A special thanks to Nashoba's EMT Program! During Senator Kennedy's and Representative Kilcoyne's visit Nashoba EMTs, Matthew Basteri, Max Libby-Grantham, and Eden Botelho, shared the basics of the program and insights into the critical role that the EMT program plays for both NRHS students and the community.
Nashoba DECA hosted its annual Mock Competition earlier this month. Over 300 students showcased their business presentations to 60+ judges from our local community. The Mock Competition prepares Nashoba DECA for its first competition of the year coming up on January 10 at Umass Lowell.
Last Tuesday, The FSS Student Council dropped off over 1,000 pounds of donated food and other essentials to the United Way WHEAT Food Pantry and Kitchen.
Earlier this month the Nashoba team attended the MassCUE Conference (Massachusetts Computer Using Educators) at Gillette.
🍁🍽️Today marks the first day of our November Break. We hope this Thanksgiving holiday brings you and your family joy in being together. We want to offer our thanks to our entire school community for being partners in learning!
🎟️🎭 Nashoba Drama's production of Clue - High School Edition was a huge success this weekend! 👏Bravo!
