The Wolf Weekly

Week of January 20, 2026

Hello Nashoba Community,

I hope this message find you doing well. We began midterm exams this morning and the end of Quarter 2/Semester 1 is on Friday. See below for the midterm exam schedule and expectations. It is hard to believe we are at the midpoint of the school year already!

As we prepare to begin Semester 2 at NRHS, I want to thank our students, staff, and families for their continued partnership and support. The start of a new semester is a chance for students to reset, refocus, and set goals for the months ahead. Our teachers and staff are ready to support students academically and socially and encourage students to ask questions, seek help when needed, and stay engaged in their learning. We look forward to a productive and successful second semester together.

Important Dates:

January 21, 2026 - 6:00pm - School Council
January 22, 2026 - Why Character Matters guest speaker event
January 26, 2026 - Beginning of Quarter 3 and Semester 2
February 2, 2026 - Quarter 2/Semester 1 grades posted

Sincerely,

Dr. Kate Boynton

Introducing SchooLinks to our Parents/Caregivers

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

We are very excited to introduce our college and career readiness platform, SchooLinks! All of the SchooLinks features are designed with students in mind to help them become career, college, and life-ready. As a guardian, you will have the opportunity to join your student in their career and college exploration process and have conversations with them about their future. You will have access to SchooLinks through your own account.

For those of you with children who have graduated from Nashoba in recent years, you might be familiar with Naviance as our college application platform. Naviance will be phased out with the current class of 2026 and everyone else is now on Schoolinks. With as fabulous as Naviance is, we have found that Schoolinks is even better. Schoolinks will help our department to increase our focus on career exploration, something that is ever more important in these changing times.

SchooLinks allows you to:

View the results of your student’s career interest, strength, and mindset assessments to learn more about their interests and what careers might be right for them
See what colleges and careers your student has favorited and set as goals
Check your personalized dashboard for important reminders and to-dos for your student
Complete your own research on colleges, careers, and more to help you have informed conversations with your student
Compare college costs and explore expected financial aid, scholarships, and out-of-pocket expenses

SchooLinks is a tool that gives you access to the bigger picture of your students’ future.

To access SchooLinks, click here follow these directions: onboarding for guardians

Watch this video and view this guardian account overview to learn more about your SchooLinks account.

We look forward to getting started and helping you help your student!

Respectfully,

NRHS School Counseling Department

College Planning Night Presentation

For anyone who was unable to attend the January 12, 2026 "College Planning for Juniors", the PowerPoint from the evening's presentation can be found on the School Counseling page of the high school website.

Nashoba Dollars for Scholars

Nashoba Regional Dollars for Scholars is accepting scholarship applications through March 2

Now that Nashoba Regional High School seniors have filled out their college applications, there’s an opportunity for them to secure financial support to help make their academic dreams come true. Nashoba Regional Dollars for Scholars® has opened its scholarship application window for the 2026 academic year, offering local students the chance to earn one of ten scholarships worth $1,500 each. The application window closes on March 2, 2026 and the scholarships will be awarded at the Nashoba Regional High School awards ceremony being held June 1, 2026. Volunteers will be at Nashoba Regional High School on February 11 to help students get their applications started. Awardees are selected based on their academic achievements, extracurricular leadership, work experience, and commitment to community service. Additional information and application materials are available at the organization’s website https://nashobaregional.dollarsforscholars.org/

Nashoba Regional Dollars for Scholars® is also looking for adult volunteers to read scholarship applications. It is a great way to give back to our community, while supporting the incredible students who apply. Readers can evaluate the applications from home and only need to attend one of two selection nights in person either April 16 or April 30. To volunteer email nrdfsawards@gmail.com (Class of 2026 families are not eligible to serve as readers).Those who want to participate financially can still donate to this worthy cause which has been helping Nashoba students for more than 30 years. Interested supporters can donate at bit.ly/NashobaDFS25-26.

Midterm Exam Week Expectations

Midterm week are early release days. Students are expected to be in school for all scheduled exams, presentations, and class requirements. If a student has a study hall with no exam during a given block, they may arrive late or leave early with parent or guardian permission. Parents should email nrhmainoffice@nrsd.net. We also ask families to please be mindful when booking appointments that week, as we want students present and ready to do their best.

Have Questions About Special Education? The NRSD SEPAC Can Help!

What is NRSD SEPAC?

The NRSD Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is an all volunteer group with a mission to support students and their families by providing education and information on special education issues and services. Through their efforts, the organization aims to promote a better understanding of, respect for, and support of special education in the community. The Nashoba SEPAC works closely with the Nashoba Regional School District administration and School Committee to ensure that students' needs are being met in accordance with applicable laws.

SEPAC Does This By:

Listening to families, our students and caregivers
Participating in the planning, development, and evaluation of the school district's special education programs
Advising the district on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities
Providing family-to-family support and networking
Hosting presentations
Making recommendations for professional development

Why explore SEPAC? SEPAC welcomes everyone. We strive to build a community of support for those on the special education journey. Get in touch by emailing SEPACchairs@nrsd.net. Each town has parent liaisons whose contact information names can be found on the district website.