The Wolf Weekly

Newsletter November 3, 2025

Dear Nashoba Community,

I hope this message finds you doing well. We officially started Quarter 2 today and parent-teacher conferences are at the end of this week. Parent-Teacher conference links will go out on Wednesday for the virtual meetings and the links will be available on the Pick a Time site as well. The window for signing up for conferences closes tomorrow (11/4) at 7:00pm.

Reminder that picture retake day is Monday, November 10th.

Please see below the conference information and Pick a Time sign up link:

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

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

Transitions Program in the News:

Earlier this week, students from our Transitions and High School PACE Programs attended a financial literacy workshop at Workers Credit Union in Lancaster. The monthly sessions focus on real-world skills—from budgeting and banking to spotting scams—and this one even caught the attention of Boston 25 News as part of their 50 Years of Special Education feature. Video Link Here

Through experiences like this, our Transitions and PACE students build everyday life skills, confidence, and independence—showing the power of learning beyond the classroom and the value of our community partnerships.

Important Dates:

Thursday 11/6 - 1/2 day (conferences)
Friday 11/7 - No School for students (conferences)
Monday 11/10 - Picture re-takes (auditorium foyer during students study or lunch)
Tuesday 11/11 - No School - Veteran's Day
Wednesday 11/12 - School Council 6-7pm NRHS Library

Have a wonderful week!

Dr. Kate Boynton, principal

NRHS Athletics Updates

Congratulations to our Fall Athletics Teams for a great regular season! We are excited for Post-Season Playoffs!

MIAA Brackets - The most up to date brackets for playoffs.

Field Hockey - No. 2 Nashoba defeated Stoughton, 7-1, in the Round of 32. Nashoba will host Notre Dame Academy (Hingham) on Wednesday 11/5 at 5:00PM in the Sweet 16 at NRHS.

Boys' Soccer - No. 22 Nashoba will travel to No. 11 West Springfield on Thursday 11/6 at 7:00PM in the Division 2 Round of 32.

Girls' Soccer - No. 26 Nashoba will host No. 39 Bristol Plymouth RVT on Monday 11/3 at 6:00PM in the Division 2 preliminary round. The winner will play at Oliver Ames on 11/5.

Cross Country - The cross country teams will compete in the MIAA Division 2 meet on November 8th at Northfield Mountain Recreation Center.

Other fall updates

Football - The football team will travel to Grafton on Friday 11/7 for a 6:00PM game. The team will be back home on Friday 11/14 versus TBA.

Cheer - The cheer team will compete in the Mid-Wach League Championship on November 9th at Shrewsbury High School.

Volleyball - The volleyball team was seeded 28th and defeated Chicopee Comp, 3-0, in the preliminary round before bowing out of the tournament to the 5th seed King Philip.

Golf - The golf team competed in the Division 2 state championship and placed 5th overall as a team.

Go Wolves!

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