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Keeping you informed on important dates and information.
November 20, 2023
Thanksgiving Spirit Week and FAST
Thank you to Ms. Swenson and the Nipmuc Student Council for all of their hard work planning and preparing for FAST. Members of each class are encouraged to dress up with their class colors as they participate in a day of inspiration and fun! FAST is a full-day event with a motivational speaker, class competitions, and a pep rally. Who will be the faculty member that wears the turkey costume this year at the pep rally? We will all find out on Wednesday.
Spirit Week (11/20 - 11/22)
You can find all of the details for this week's spirit week in the image below.
Early College Program with Worcester State University (2pm Deadline Tomorrow if Interested)
We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for our high school students to participate in an Early College program in collaboration with Worcester State University. This program allows students to take college-level courses right here at Nipmuc, taught by experienced college professors. These courses provide a unique and enriching academic experience, giving students a head start on their college journey. The classes will take place after school hours, making it convenient for participants. Participating in the Early College program not only exposes students to higher education standards but also allows them to earn college credits while still in high school. This experience can be invaluable in preparing them for the academic rigor of college. One of the unique aspects of this opportunity is that students can drop one of their current or second-semester classes to “make room” for the after school college-level course. This means they would have a study hall during that time in school, providing flexibility in their schedule. As an initial step, we are asking students who might be interested in taking an Early College class to complete this Google form. The results of this survey will help us identify which courses to offer and when the courses will meet. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your school counselor.
If interested click on the button below to fill out the form by tomorrow, Tuesday November 21 by 2pm.
Nipmuc Football - Battle of Pleasant Street this Thanksgiving
This Thursday is the annual Battle of Pleasant Street as our football team will take on BVT at 10am. BVT will host us this year. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased by clicking here. Go NIPMUC!
JED High School Student Survey
Announcing the JED High School Student Survey at Nipmuc
Nipmuc is conducting a school-wide survey about student health and well-being called the JED High School Student Survey. Your student is being asked to participate, along with students at other high schools across the country. Student responses will help improve understanding of how schools can support student mental health more effectively. Responses will be kept confidential and secure, and will not be connected with student names, emails, or any other identifying information.
If you would not like for your student to participate in the survey, please fill out this consent form by Tuesday, 11/28. If we do not hear from you, your student will be invited to participate.
For information in Spanish, click here.
For information in Portuguese, click here.
For information in Arabic, click here.
Survey from CMRSAC
The Central Massachusetts Regional Student Advisory Council (CMRSAC) is a student group that works to improve the high school experience in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Education (DESE). Every year CMRSAC forms workgroups pertaining to the specific issues that students care most deeply about. To get Nipmuc student voices heard we ask that students fill out this quick google form by November 30th. This way our delegates can best represent you!
April 2025 Student Trip Opportunity Informational Meetings
Attention all travelers! During April of 2025, Nipmuc students will be traveling to Switzerland, Germany and Austria. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore the Alps, visit WWII sights and follow in the footsteps of the VonTrapp family in Austria. Any student who is at Nipmuc next year is eligible to travel with us.
There will be two informational meetings about this trip:
-Tuesday, December 5th at 7pm in room 239 at Nipmuc
-Wednesday, December 6th at 7pm on zoom
There is a $200 discount for those who sign up before December 20th, 2023. The code for the discount is Travel3O. Please reach out to Ms. Reardon with any questions at kreardon@mursd.org.
Toys for Tots
The holidays are fast approaching and Upton's VFW has placed a Toys For Tots box at Nipmuc Regional High School. Please stop by and drop a new, unwrapped toy into the box to help make a child’s holiday a little brighter. The final day for collection will be Tuesday, December 5.
Items Needed for Wellness Week
- Ping-pong table(s)
- Legos
- New unopened puzzles
- Board games
Now Hiring Substitute Teachers
The Mendon Turkey Trot is Back
The Mendon Turkey Trot is back for the 7th year. New this year, we’ll have chip timing and a costume contest. You can even start a team and use it as a fundraiser! This is a family-friendly 5k run on Thanksgiving morning. Walkers welcome too! We start and end the race at Clough Elementary and all proceeds of this race go to the Clough PTO. Make sure to register early, the first 150 registrants get a free race t-shirt!
Link to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Mendon/mendonmaturkeytrot
Follow us on Facebook for all the updates: https://www.facebook.com/mendonturkeytrot