The Common

Dear Nashoba Families,

Next week the school district will be closed for the annual April vacation week. Whether you're celebrating the festivities of Marathon Monday, traveling for a well earned vacation, or just enjoying the comfort of your own home, I hope you have a restful vacation week.

Last week Nashoba Regional High School had a day of school canceled due to a power outage during inclimate weather. As a result, the high school is out of sync with the rest of the district regarding the Massachusetts requirement of 180 days of school. The last day of school for Nashoba Regional High School will be Monday, June 17, 2024. The last day for all other schools will be Friday, June 14, 2024.

We will see you again after vacation week.

Peace,

Kirk Downing

(He/Him)

A huge congratulations to our NRSD Music Department, who has been recognized and celebrated by The Best Communities for Music Education Program (BCME) under the The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)! The BCME Program celebrates schools that demonstrate exceptional commitment to music education and ensure its accessibility to all students. This recognition highlights the NRSD Music Department's dedication to maintaining comprehensive music education for students across the district. The BCME Program provides national recognition and tools to enhance the visibility and support of their music programs. Our district is proud to be one of 23 across the state of Massachusetts to receive this honor!

- Genevieve Lussier, LBMS

Families of current 8th and 9th grade students interested in learning more about Nashoba Regional High School's Innovation Programming are encouraged to visit our new Innovation Pathways website.

Nashoba will offer two pathway programs beginning next fall: Advanced Manufacturing and Business and Finance. Interested 8th and 9th grade students should complete an application linked on the website. All applications are due by 11:59 PM TONIGHT (April 12, 2024).

The NRHS International Club is excited to host the second annual Nashoba InternationalFest on Saturday, April 27 from 12-3 p.m. at the high school. InternationalFest is a celebration of the diverse cultures and traditions practiced by families within our school district. This year, it will feature displays and food items from more than 20 different countries, all prepared by members of our Nashoba community. Additionally, there will be a henna artist plus arts activities, world music, and games from a variety of cultures. Admission is $5 (cash/check) at the front entrance of the high school. To get the flavor of InternationalFest, please view this Stow TV segment from last year’s event. Interested in participating? Please use the QR code or URL in the flyer below to sign up!

Second Annual Nashoba InternationalFest, April 27, 2024

Students are leveraging digital tools to create content, enhance their learning experience, and deepen their understanding across different subjects. Traditional displays are being enriched with digital content, incorporating QR codes to expand the scope and effectiveness of student work. Students are creating podcasts, adding narration to their writing, and designing multimedia content to transform the concept of classroom publishing.

Our digital assessments and educator dashboards provide a comprehensive view of student learning, enabling targeted instruction based on individual strengths and areas for improvement.

Educators gained experience and ideas shared in our Pave Your Path II professional learning day to engage students through the integration of academic technology that captures their voices while showcases their creativity.

As Nashoba continues to evolve with digital learning, stay tuned for updates on how our schools are transforming the classroom experience and empowering students to become future innovation leaders!

Episode 4 of the Great Road Podcast features Thea Tully’s Race to the Presidency at Florence Sawyer!

Listen here! Or, on our District Homepage!

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!

Florence Sawyer School Drama Club performed two sold-out shows of

The Wizard of Oz this past weekend.

Center School students viewing the Eclipse

Mary Rowlandson ES students enjoying the eclipse!

The Center School Third Grade Chorus concert

Nashoba is offering a new boys’ volleyball team too! The team is in their inaugural season and hosted their first home game in school history yesterday. The boys are improving each day and having fun!