Miscoe Hill Newsletter

Dear Miscoe Families,

Welcome to November - a fast-paced, event-filled month anchored in gratitude!

Our 5th graders recently had a fantastic three days at Outdoor Classroom! Students had the opportunity to unplug from technology and reconnect with nature, spending their time hiking, exploring the outdoors, taking on group challenges, and enjoying hands-on learning and discovery.

One of the most rewarding parts of the experience was seeing our students demonstrate such independence, responsibility, and teamwork. From organizing their belongings to setting tables, serving meals, clearing dishes, and keeping shared spaces clean, they took great pride in contributing to their community. They embraced new routines, tried new foods, and navigated shared living with flexibility. Without screens to fill every quiet moment, students turned to their imaginations, games, nature, and simple conversation to connect with one another. In just three days, we saw tremendous growth in their confidence, resilience, and spirit of cooperation. What an unforgettable adventure!

A very special thank you to our incredible 5th grade team for making this experience possible for our students! The time, thought, planning, and dedication that go into an event like this do not go unnoticed. Thank you for creating an opportunity for our students to step outside their comfort zones, build independence, strengthen friendships, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

We also extend a huge thank you to the Miscoe Hill Student Council for hosting a successful 7th & 8th grade Volloween event - the energy, enthusiasm, and team spirit made this annual tradition memorable and fun! Thank you to StuCo, their advisors Mrs. McCourt and Miss Rhodes, and the faculty members who attended to help out and play against the winning team.

As we move into the month ahead, we want to reaffirm one of our primary shared goals: creating a school environment where every student feels safe, respected, and supported throughout the entire day. While much of our focus is on classroom learning, it is equally important that students understand and meet expectations in all areas of our school -including the cafeteria, hallways, bathrooms, and playground.

We are actively working with students to reinforce foundational habits: treating others with kindness and respect, using appropriate language, keeping hands and feet to themselves, following adult directions, and respecting shared spaces. This includes taking responsibility for cleaning up after meals, using facilities appropriately, moving mindfully through hallways, and demonstrating good sportsmanship during recess. These expectations apply everywhere on our school grounds, not just during instructional time.

We ask families to partner with us by continuing these conversations at home and reinforcing what it means to be a kind, respectful, and positive community member. Our goal is to address concerns early, help students understand the impact of their choices, and provide guidance as they practice positive decision-making.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. When school and home work together with consistent expectations, we build a community where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.

With gratitude,

Ms. Corron

We will be holding our Winter Sports Meeting on:

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Nipmuc Regional High School Auditorium

Winter Sports Offered

Middle School Basketball

• Boys Basketball: 7th and 8th Grade

• Girls Basketball: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade

Nipmuc JV Basketball

• Important: 8th grade boys and girls also have the opportunity to play JV at Nipmuc. They will need to register for Nipmuc which is open as well.

  
  

  Also Important: Please do NOT pay until after tryouts!

We look forward to seeing our student-athletes and families as we get ready for another exciting winter sports season!

Tryouts begin November 30. Register here.

Go Coyotes!

If you purchased a student photo package, it should have been sent home today! Be sure to ask your student about their photos so they make it home safely!

If you did not order a photo package, there's still time! You can place an order using the photo proof that was provided.

Picture make-ups and retakes will be held on November 20th. Students who missed the original picture day will have an opportunity to have their photo taken. Students requesting a retake should be sure to bring their original photos with them.

If you have any questions, please contact Coffee Pond directly at 508-907-6633 x0 or email lifeguards@coffeepond.com.

Miscoe PTO November Meeting- Miscoe Library, Wednesday 11/4, 6:30pm

See what we've got planned and help shape future events and programming! Join in person or via Google Meet. Click to see last month's minutes and this month's agenda if you prefer to follow along that way.

The Nipmuc Showcase will take place on Wednesday, November 4 from 6:00pm-7:30pm. and we are looking forward to hosting middle school students and their families. This annual event highlights how Nipmuc’s academics, extracurricular opportunities, and student life are helping students tap into their curiosities and blaze a trail to their futures.

Incoming students and their families will have the chance to connect with our students and teachers to ask questions, tour the facility, and experience first-hand what life and learning look like at Nipmuc. The showcase will begin with opening comments by Mr. Clements and Mrs. Moran at 6:00pm in the Nipmuc auditorium.

We hope that you can join us for this event to explore Nipmuc and get excited about the journey into high school!

Get ready for a night of laughter, surprises, and fun! Join us for our upcoming Miscoe Hill Youth Theatre production of, “Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Teachers… But Were Afraid to Ask!” Performances will take place on Friday, November 6th, and Saturday, November 7th, at 7:00 PM.

🎟️ Ticket Prices:

Adults: $10

Students: $8

You can purchase your tickets by clicking here or scanning the QR code! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and come out to support our talented cast. We hope to see you there!

• Virtual Admissions Informational Sessions left: Nov. 4th (Spanish), & Nov. 10th (Sign up link will be posted on their website in October)

• All Applications open November 1st,
  • Incoming Freshman application deadline is January 15th,
• Open House November 12th

• Tuesday, November 3 - No School, Full PD Day
• Wednesday, November 4 - Miscoe PTO Meeting
• Wednesday, November 4 - Nipmuc Showcase
• Wednesday, November 4 - Spanish BVT Virtual Admission Session
• Friday, November 6- Miscoe Hill Theatre Performance
• Saturday, November 7- Miscoe Hill Theatre Performance
• Monday, November 9 - Early Release, Parent Teacher Conferences
• Tuesday, November 10 - Early Release, Parent Teacher Conferences
• Tuesday, November 10 - Term 1 Ends
• Tuesday, November 10 - BVT Virtual Admission Session
• Wednesday, November 11 - No School, Veteran's Day
• Thursday, November 12 - BVT Open House
• Monday, November 16 - School Committee Meeting
• Thursday, November 19- Miscoe Hill Grades and Comments Posted in PowerSchool
• Friday, November 20- Picture Retakes
• Wednesday, November 25 - Early Release, Thanksgiving Recess
• Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Recess

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Upton Bloomer Girls Fall Fair at BVT- Saturday 11/7, 9am-3pm

Come visit us at the Bloomer Girls Fall Fair! We will be selling fresh popcorn and have another batch of amazing raffles! Can't attend or want to skip the line? You can purchase raffle tickets here from now until Friday, 11/6. We could also use some event volunteers, sign up here to help.

Central Mass Youth Wrestling coaches BOYS and GIRLS in grades K-8.

We are offering after school and evening teams starting after Thanksgiving.

Practice is at Northbridge Middle School.

Central Mass Youth Wrestling - Registration Link

If you have any questions please reach out to the

Central Mass Youth Wrestling President, Baird Lashley at

centralmassachusettswrestling@gmail.com or (508) 404-8969

Mendon, Hopedale and Upton Girl Scouts (MHUgs) is hosting a Community Clean Out Fundraiser on November 21 at BVT.

It is open to the general public; you do not need to be a resident of any town to participate!

Blackstone Valley’s regional mountain bike team, the Dirt Diggers, is having an open ride for

anyone who is interested. This is an opportunity to meet some coaches and current team

members, go for a ride, and get a feel for what it is like to be part of the team. The ride is on

November 8 th at 10:00am at West Hill Dam in Uxbridge. The team manager can be reached at

bvdirtdiggers@gmail.com.