The Wolf Weekly

Newsletter October 20, 2025

Dear Nashoba Community,

I hope this message finds you doing well. This week is Spirit Week ahead of our Homecoming football game and dance. Here are the daily themes:

Monday (10/20): Pink vs. Camo
Tuesday (10/21): Twin Day
Wednesday (10/22): Jersey Day
Thursday (10/23): Teachers as Students / Students as Teachers
Friday (10/24): PJ Day

With the end of the quarter in sight, we are gearing up to prepare for conferences. Please see below the conference information and Pick a Time sign up link:

https://sso.pickatime.com/client?ven=11600893&event=408194

The Pick a Time window is set to open on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
It is set to close on Wednesday, November 4, 2025, also at 7:00 p.m.

The schedule is as follows:

Day 1, Thursday, November 6 (each appointment is 10 minutes long)

12:30 - 2:30 virtual

5:30 - 8:00 in person

Day 2, Friday, November 7 (all virtual)

7:40 - 2:30 virtual

Important Dates:

Friday, 10/24 - Senior Sunrise
Friday, 10/24 - Homecoming Game 6pm
Saturday, 10/25 - Homecoming Dance (all grades) 6 - 9 pm
Friday, October 31 - End of Quarter 1

Have a wonderful week!

Dr. Kate Boynton, principal

SEPAC Meeting - October 29th

link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85061431640?pwd=lrAsJWJPp7f3ayJcNvO2A3CFxKMFb3.1

NRSD SEPAC Meeting

Time:

Oct 29, 2025 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Meeting ID

850 6143 1640

Passcode

NRSDSEPAC

MUSIC PROGRAM

A huge congratulations to our music program for hosting the 11th annual Nashoba Band Day event this past Friday at our football game. The event featured more than 250 students from across the district in grades 6-12 performing the National Anthem and throughout the game with our Pep Band.

Upcoming Concerts

Be sure to come out to the Nashoba auditorium this Wednesday, October 22nd, for our fall Instrumental Concert. The concert will feature the Nashoba Advanced Jazz Big Band, the Intermediate Jazz Ensemble, and the Nashoba Concert Band.

Be sure to join us on Wednesday, October 29th, for our Fall Choir Concert. This concert is also in the Nashoba Auditorium and will feature, Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Chamber Choir, The Tone Wolves Acapella Group, introducing our newest acapella group, The Siren's Song, and featuring our Unified Music Program.

Both concerts begin at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5, students and seniors are always free!

Homecoming 2025

When: Saturday, October 25th, 6:00-9:00pm

Where: NRHS, Lower Gym and Cafeteria

Dress: Semi-formal is suggested, but not required.

Tickets can be purchased: in the cafeteria during lunches ($15). Tickets will be sold at the door as well ($20). We will have cash, check (made out to Nashoba Regional HS), or QR code payment options.

Holiday Assistance

October 15, 2025

Hello Nashoba Community,

We’ve heard from families interested in supporting others in need, as well as from those seeking assistance. The resources below are meant to connect families with the many supports available within our community. If you need assistance beyond what’s listed, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s school counseling team.

Lancaster Resident Resources:

Thanksgiving meal assistance:

WHEAT Community Connections

Visit WHEAT or call 508-370-4943
Feed-A-Family (Turkey meal) registration begins the 2nd week in September and ends the first week in November.

Holiday gift assistance:

WHEAT Community Connections

Visit WHEAT or call 508-370-4943
“Hope for the Holidays” registration begins the 2nd week in September and ends the 1st week in December.

Toys for Tots: https://local.toysfortots.org/request_toys/toys-city-county.aspx?txtState=MASSACHUSETTS
Lancaster Police Department Angel Tree in Collaboration with the Lancaster Community Food Pantry: Robin A Zagwyn, Lancaster Police Department Telephone 978-365-6308 Cell 978-875-2017
Catholic Charities of Worcester County Phone: (508)-798-0191 Address: 216 W. Boylston St #300 West Boylston 01583

Additional resources available to Lancaster Residents

Lancaster Food Pantry (located at the Community Center)

Call 978-733-1249 x2 to speak with Caitlin

Stow Food Pantry (available to Lancaster residents)

Call 978-897-4230 or email at stowfoodp@gmail.com

Wheat Community Connections

Call 508-370-4943 or visit at 272 High St., Clinton, MA 01510

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps (upper right hand corner of website has languages to translate)
Fuel Assistance: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-home-heating-and-energy-assistance
Lunch Application: (there is a place in the upper right hand corner to translate language) https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
Free of Reduced Cost Services: CommunityHelp.net

Bolton Resident Resources:

Thanksgiving meal assistance:

WHEAT Community Connections

Visit WHEAT or call 508-370-4943
Feed-A-Family (Turkey meal) registration begins the 2nd week in September and ends the first week in November.

Holiday gift assistance:

WHEAT Community Connections

Visit WHEAT or call 508-370-4943
“Hope for the Holidays” registration begins the 2nd week in September and ends the 1st week in December.

Catholic Charities of Worcester County Phone: (508)-798-0191 Address: 216 W. Boylston St #300 West Boylston 01583
Toys for Tots: https://local.toysfortots.org/request_toys/toys-city-county.aspx?txtState=MASSACHUSETTS

Additional resources for Bolton Residents

Lancaster Food Pantry (located at the Community Center)

Call 978-733-1249 x2 to speak with Caitlin

Stow Food Pantry (available to Bolton residents)

Call 978-897-4230 or email at stowfoodp@gmail.com

Wheat Community Connections Call 508-370-4943 or visit at 272 High St., Clinton, MA 01510
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps (upper right hand corner of website has languages to translate)
Fuel Assistance: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-home-heating-and-energy-assistance
Lunch Application: (there is a place in the upper right hand corner to translate language) https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
Free of Reduced Cost Services: CommunityHelp.net

Stow Resident Resources:

Holiday gift assistance:

Toys for Tots: https://local.toysfortots.org/request_toys/toys-city-county.aspx?txtState=MASSACHUSETTS
Beacon Santa

beacon-santa@wickedlocal.com
Beacon Santa Fund, c/o Wicked Local Media, 150 Baker Ave. Ext., Suite 201, Concord, MA 01742

Catholic Charities of Worcester County Phone: (508)-798-0191 Address: 216 W. Boylston St #300 West Boylston 01583

Additional resources for Stow Residents

Warm Hearts of Stow 549 Great Rd, Stow, MA 01775 (978) 897-4569
Stow Town Social Workers: https://www.stow-ma.gov/social-worker

Brian O’Sullivan LICSW, Town Social Worker 978-897-2638
Rachel Michalczyk LICSW, Town Social Worker 978-897-2638

Stow Food Pantry

Call 978-897-4230 or email at stowfoodp@gmail.com

Metrowest food collaborative: https://www.metrowestfoodcollaborative.org/_files/ugd/cc164f_091452b5037e4584a9969f041047c201.pdf
United Way for Stow: https://www.unitedwaycm.org/
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps (upper right hand corner of website has languages to translate)
Fuel Assistance: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-home-heating-and-energy-assistance
Lunch Application: (there is a place in the upper right hand corner to translate language) https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
Free of Reduced Cost Services: CommunityHelp.net

We hope that this advanced notice will provide time for planning and connection to support.

Take Good Care,

Nashoba’s Student Services Team

Friends of Bolton Library

The Friends of the Bolton Public Library will hold their semiannual book sale on Saturday October 18th, from 8:30am – 4pm. No Rain Date. Location is the Houghton Building, 697 Main Street. There are over 5,000 books sorted and “not picked over.” Puzzles, CDs and DVDs.

The book sale is the Friends' largest fundraiser. Proceeds from the sale support programs, events, museum passes, and our online newsletter Wowbrary.

Marcia Burnett
marciaburnett0142@gmail.com