The Wolf Weekly

Dear Nashoba Community,

Students in our International Foods class have entered the 2025 Gingerbread Competition sponsored by the Springfield Museum. The theme this year is Jurassic Christmas and our students chose to create a gingerbread mash up of Jurassic Park and The Grinch. Their exhibit was delivered to the museum today and will be on display in an immersive and festive gallery setting from November 28-December 31, 2025. https://springfieldmuseums.org/gingerbread/

Many thanks to Mrs. LaRose for her support of our students and best of luck in the competition!

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

https://arbiterlive.com/School/Calendar/15599

Email: kboynton@nrsd.net
Website: https://nrhs.nrsd.net/
Location: 12 Green Rd, Bolton, MA 01740

Phone: (978) 779-2257