The Common

Dear Nashoba Families,

On Wednesday, January 17th, the initial draft of the NRSD budget will be presented to the Nashoba Regional School Committee. This preliminary budget will center around the anticipated costs of the educational program for the upcoming year. Subsequently, on February 7th, we will present revenue assessments to the committee, providing each town with a clear understanding of their anticipated financial contributions required to implement the educational plan.

A crucial step in the budgeting process will occur on February 27th when members of the Finance and Advisory committees convene for a joint meeting. This public session offers committee members the opportunity to delve into the budget details, posing inquiries to district officials about the proposed financial plan.

For broader community involvement, a budget hearing is scheduled for March 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Office in Bolton. This gathering provides citizens with the chance to actively engage with district officials and the school committee, expressing their thoughts and concerns regarding the proposed budget. Your participation in this dialogue is valued and encouraged.

Peace,

Kirk Downing

(He/Him)

“Be your best self. Pave your path. Impact the world.”

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. Students present a thesis statement, evidence and conclusions through papers, exhibits, performances, documentaries, or websites. Through this process, students develop skills that relate to the core Portrait of a Nashoba Graduate competencies of communication, creativity, empathy, perseverance, learner’s mindset, and culturally competent global citizenship. Nashoba Regional High School students have participated in the competition for over 15 years. This week, Nashoba Regional High School Social Studies students showcased their National History Day projects this week, highlighting their research into topics related to the theme of Turning Points in History. Here is more information about this year’s theme.

After considering what constitutes a turning point in history, students explored and then selected a topic of their choice that connects United States or World history to the theme of turning points. Students collaborated or worked independently, conducting extensive research, outlining the project, writing an annotated bibliography and producing a product to showcase their knowledge. NRHS students created interactive exhibits, featuring text, images, video, and objects. Other students created websites and wrote research papers. The wide array of topics presented by NRHS students included everything from the Manhattan Project, the Dred Scott decision, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Equal Pay Act, the construction of Transcontinental Railroad, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, and the development of polio vaccine. The wide variety of topics and products demonstrated an impressive array of student knowledge about turning points in history and the myriad ways in which students can demonstrate what they have learned.

Nashoba DECA competed at the District 5 Competition at Umass Lowell this week against schools across the Merrimack Valley. Students presented business plans to judges or competed in role-play scenarios that challenged their critical thinking skills and business knowledge. We are pleased to announce that 102 of our 260 members have advanced to the State Competition in Boston, MA on March 7-9! A full recap of the competition can be found here.

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. Episodes will focus on educators, leaders, and learners sharing the things that make the Nashoba Regional School District special.

Great Road will be featured on the district website and new episodes will be pushed out through the live feed as well as The Common. Hosted by Director of Digital Learning and Innovation Jed Stefanowicz, episode one features our first guest Stavros Andreopolous showcasing DECA in advance of the upcoming competition season.

Listen here! Or, on our District Homepage!

The Early Rise program in the Florence Sawyer School is an inclusive therapeutic program that supports students in grades 3-5. The program provides a structured educational and behavioral milieu to assist students in the development of prosocial behaviors, healthy coping skills, and social problem-solving techniques.

Celebrating everyday greatness! Is there a Nashoba teacher or staff member out there who you think deserves some special recognition? Send a Nashoba Notable Award their way! Fill out the form below and thank a Nashoba employee today!

Nashoba Notable Awards thank Nashoba employees for supporting students, families, and their school communities in all ways great and small.

Employees will receive a certificate that includes a brief explanation from the nominator of why they are Nashoba Notable. This form is open to everyone. Students, families, staff and community members can send a Nashoba Notable Award to any Nashoba employee.

There is no limit to the number of Nashoba Notable Awards someone may receive. Thank a Nashoba employee today!

Click here to tell someone they are Nashoba Notable!

Mr. Burks at Luther Burbank MS working with students during WINN time

Hale Middle School held their first No Place For Hate event of 2024. The keynote speaker was Mrs. Nikki Turpin and the theme was “What is your legacy?”

Center School first grader in his self-created Finley the Fox (Center School mascot) attire!

Luther Burbank MS 8th grade students having some recess snowman building fun

Florence Sawyer students enjoying Physical Education Class