NHS Principal News

Be sure to read below for exciting news about our recent CTE Capital Annex Grant award and how it will help us expand pathways opportunities for our students. Also in tonight's message, you will find updates on:

• Upcoming Dates & Schedules to Know

• NEF Auction - Get Your Tickets

• Romeo & Juliet - Opening Night, Nov 19

• College and Career Boot Camp Pilot Program (Limited Space)

• Way to Go!

• Kids for Kenya Event
• Mock Trial Team
• Cheer Team
• CAL Championships
• Spanish Honor Society

Have a great night and Go Clippers!

As we continue to support students in connecting their learning to our Portrait of a Graduate, we regularly revisit our programs and course offerings to ensure they are preparing students for life beyond high school. Over the past several years, we have worked to organize coursework into pathways that help students connect what they are learning in the classroom to their interests, future goals, and the skills they will need to navigate their next steps.

Our goal is for every student to graduate with the ability to confidently communicate their educational story: what they have learned, the skills they have developed, and how these experiences connect to their plans for the future.

The CTE Capital Annex Grant recently awarded (3.1 Million Dollars) to Newburyport Public Schools represents a significant step forward in this work. This investment will help us expand our pathways programs, creating more opportunities for students to explore their interests, develop practical skills, and make meaningful connections between their learning at NHS and the opportunities that await them after graduation.

Current Pathway Programs:

• Multimedia Broadcast

-Space Developed Through NEF Support,

-Applying for Ch. 74 Designation

• Environmental Innovation Pathway
• Engineering/Manufacturing

-Grant will Support Building of Labs to expand current pathway,

-Seeking Ch 74 Designation

• Healthcare

-Grant will Support Building of Labs to expand current pathway

-Seeking Ch. 74 Designation

• Education and Care

-Pathway begins Next School Year

Potential Future Pathways Part of our 5 Year Plan

• Computer Science
• Technical Theater
• Business and Hospitality

Again, a big thank you to Dr. Erin Hobbs for the work she put into writing out CTE Annex Grant application. Additionally, thank you to all of the community members part of the steering team which provided guidance on the most-appropriate pathways for us to focus on given student interest and projected future career trends for our region.

Last, I want to acknowledge the NEF for getting us launched with the Media Lab. During the summer site visit from DESE, the team wasn't only impressed with the media space but they recognized how Newburyport was serious in its efforts to transform the learning experience for students. This definitley supported our case.

EARLY RELEASE FOR STUDENTS (11:45 DISMISSAL)

To Accommodate for parent conferences, the high school will have a delayed start the morning of November 5th. First period will begin at 11:15 AM for students. Since all other schools in the District will start at their regular time, bus pick-up will be 3 hours later. Students coming to school by bus will be able to access our library and breakfast will be served at its regular time.

Morning Bus Pick-up Will Be 3 hrs. Later

Be sure to attend the Annual Lighthouse Auction, proudly presented by the Institution for Savings, on November 14th from 6-9:30 PM at City Hall in Newburyport. It will be a night filled with excitement, generosity, and fun! This is the NEF's biggest annual event, raising over $150,000 for Newburyport Public Schools. Can't come in person? You can bid from home.

Register to bid on-line for free.

There’s nothing like an opening night at NHS! The cast and crew of Romeo & Juliet are working hard to make their final preparations, and based on what I’ve seen, it’s going to be fantastic. If you can’t make it opening, there are 3 other opportunities to catch the show. See the flyer for all dates and times.

Romeo & Juliet Poster Design by Kara Logan.

As part of our ongoing work to help students connect their learning to future interests and opportunities, the NHS College & Career Center is launching a College & Career Boot-Camp pilot program. These lunchtime sessions will provide students with individualized guidance and hands-on support as they explore postsecondary options, develop a personalized roadmap, and identify next steps toward their future goals.

Students will have opportunities to explore colleges, trade programs, gap years, military options, dual enrollment, and employment pathways using resources such as SchoolLinks, the Career Guidance Network, and The College Tour.

Juniors will also have support with the college application process, including getting started with the Common Application and brainstorming ideas for their college essays.

The pilot will offer five sessions between January and February, with a special focus on juniors, while remaining open to students in all grades. The goal is to help students explore their options, ask questions, and take meaningful steps toward a plan that reflects their individual interests, strengths, and aspirations.

Please email Mr. Aaron Ribaudo-Smith for more information. aribaudosmith@newburyport.k12.ma.us

I’d like to commend all of the students and staff who participated in Saturday’s Kids for Kenya Field Day at the Bresnahan School. Special thanks to Anna Pervier for the time, organization, and planning she put into making this a special experience for everyone in attendance.

I’d also like to recognize the Boys Soccer Team, the Global Citizen Program, and the National Art Honor Society for their participation, along with staff members Shawn Bleau, Amy Heath, Mary Rakoski, and Deb Szabo.

The Field Day was a strong example of teamwork and community coming together to support a worthy cause.

What a turnout for the Mock Trial Team this morning in Ms. Martin’s room. The team is gearing up for another run at the state level, and it was great to see so many students attend today’s review of the case they’ll be arguing. The group is a great blend of returning and new members, which will undoubtedly help ensure the continued success of the program. Good luck to the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Congratulations to the NHS Cheer Team on placing 2nd this past weekend at the "Claw Out Cancer Invitational." It has been awesome to see this team continue to grow, improve, and build on its success with each passing season. Their hard work is definitely paying off, and it’s exciting to see their progress. Way to go.

Congratulations to the following teams for clinching the Cape Ann League. Now its on to their respective tournaments and state meets.

• Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams
• Field Hockey Team
• Boys and Girls Soccer Teams
• Volleyball Team
• Golf Team

Congratulations to all of the students who were recently inducted into the NHS Spanish Honor Society. Like our Science Honor Society, this is the inaugural year for the Spanish Honor Society at NHS. Students inducted into the society demonstrate a commitment to developing proficiency in Spanish, maintaining strong academic achievement, and contributing through service.

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