The Wolf Weekly

Hello Nashoba Community,

I hope you had a great weekend.

We had a very successful Homecoming Dance on Saturday evening. Our students were wonderful and had a great time!

Many thanks to Jen d'Entremont, Marcia Winter, Melissia Clericuzio, Melissa Snediker, Laurie McDonald, Jamie Tucker, Emily Frisch and the Admin Team for all the work they put in to make the evening a success!

We also were privileged to host NRHS 2008 graduate Monet Izabeth who spoke about her adventure and achievement making a solo transverse to the South Pole - the first US woman to do so. She shared her journey with our seniors highlighting both challenges and triumphs with the ultimate messages of perseverance and believing you can you anything you put your mind to.

Thoughts on Student Engagement:

Student engagement extends beyond the classroom. Families play an important role by encouraging curiosity, celebrating effort, and showing interest in what students are learning each day. A simple conversation at home - asking what students learned, what challenged them, or what they enjoyed can reinforce the value of learning and strengthen the connection between home and school.

We encourage students to stay involved, ask questions, seek support when needed, and take advantage of the many academic, athletic, artistic, and extracurricular opportunities available at Nashoba. Every opportunity to participate helps strengthen both learning and our school community.

End of Quarter 1

As the end of Quarter 1 approaches on October 30, we encourage students and families to check in on academic progress and stay current with assignments. Students who have questions, need support, or have work to complete should connect with their teachers now and make a plan for finishing the quarter strong. Please check teachers’ websites and Google Classroom for extra help availability, and encourage your student to take advantage of these opportunities. Reaching out early can help students feel more confident and prepared as the quarter comes to a close.

We are excited to host our first AI family University Night on 10/19/26 at 7:0pm at Florence Sawyer School. All are welcome!

Have a wonderful week!

Dr. Kate Boynton,

Principal

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on November 2nd and 3rd. Below is the schedule and the link to sign up for conferences. The link closes at 7:00am on 10/28/26.

Day 1, November 2

12:30 - 1:30 virtual

1:40 - 2:30 virtual

5:30 - 6:20 in person

6:30 - 7:20 in person

7:30 - 8:00 in person

Day 2, November 3, (all virtual)

7:40 - 8:50

9:00 - 10:20

11:00 - 12:00

1:00 - 2:30

https://sso.pickatime.com/client?ven=11600893&event=416828

The MCAS Family Portal is now open, allowing families to view their student’s MCAS results online. Visit the MCAS Family Portal information page for access instructions and helpful resources. If you need assistance accessing your student’s results, please contact the school’s main office.

https://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/family-portal/default.html

This October, Nashoba Regional High School is spotlighting Communication, one of the competencies in our Portrait of a Nashoba Graduate. Throughout the month, students and staff are encouraged to notice and celebrate examples of effective communication in classrooms, extracurricular activities, and everyday conversations. Students develop this competency by expressing ideas clearly, listening thoughtfully, and adapting their message to different audiences and purposes. We invite families to join this effort by asking students to share examples they have noticed, encouraging them to explain their thinking, and discussing how word choice, tone, and empathy shape a message. Together, we can help students strengthen skills they will use in school and beyond.

NRSD Family University event, AI at NRSD, in the last few issues of The Common. Last week, families an invitation to join us on Monday, October 19, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Florence Sawyer School Cafeteria to learn about our AI work, review recent survey results, and discuss next steps in developing our AI Policy. Parents/caregivers must register by Wednesday, October 14, all grade levels are welcome to attend. You can register for our AI at NRSD event here.

The Nashoba Regional School District Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) would like to invite parents and caregivers to join us for the first listening session of the school year on Tuesday, October 20, from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the Community Room of the Randall Library.

The primary goal of listening sessions is to gather feedback, ideas, and concerns from families to identify patterns and trends that can drive systemic changes in the school district’s special education programs. We aim to provide a supportive environment for families to speak candidly about what is working and what is not.

Event Information

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm

Location: Community Room of the Randall Library, 19 Crescent Street, Stow MA 01775

We hope you will join us for this important conversation,

Pam Duggan and Rebecca Viola

SEPAC co-chairs

• 10/15/26 - ML Family Night
• 10/16/26 - PSAT
• 10/16/26 - NRHS Alum Monet Izabeth guest speaker with senior class

• 10/17/26 - Homecoming Dance 6 - 9 pm (tickets on sale during lunch $15 or at the door $20)

• 10/21/26 - Wolf Tracks Portrait of a Nashoba Graduate Period

• 10/21/26 - Fall Band Concert

• 10/23/26 - Senior Sunrise

• 10/23/26 - Early Release PD Day

• 10/28/27 - Fall Choral Concert

• 10/29/26 - Picture Day Retakes

• 10/30/26 - End of Quarter 1

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

Phone: (978) 779-2257