Natick Redhawks

Hello Natick High School Caregivers,

We are quickly approaching spring break! As we get closer to this point in the year, there will be more announcements for our seniors, as they prepare for graduation. Our newsletter today features a relatively large senior section, including information on prom tickets, additional scholarship opportunities, a corrected senior final exam schedule and information on the After Prom Party. For our students in grades 9 through 11, you will see the information on the Junior Boat Cruise, our end-of-year celebration for juniors, as well as information on purchasing bus passes for next year.

This weekend, we have our second student-directed play of the year: Clue! We hope you will join us tonight or tomorrow! And, looking ahead to next week, you will notice that there is a opportunity on Tuesday night for students, staff and families to participate in choosing the next Athletics Director for Natick High School, and that there is an early release at 11 am on Wednesday so staff can engage in professional development.

Lastly, you will notice a number of reasons to celebrate in our Redhawk Pride section, including several recent successes of our student musicians.

I hope you have a great weekend!

Best,

Josepha Blocker

Principal, Natick High School

4/10 - NHS Theatre Company presents Clue @ 7:30 pm

4/11 - NHS Theatre Company presents Clue @ 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

4/14 - Athletics Director Finalist Forums, 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm

4/15 - Professional Development Half Day - Early Release for Students @ 11 am

4/15 - Grades finalized in Powerschool by 3 pm

4/20 - 4/24 - April Break - School Closed

4/29 - 8th Grade Step Up Night

5/4 - 5/15 - AP Testing

Please see my earlier message about an opportunity to contribute to the hiring of our next Athletics Director by attending the parent forum with the finalists on Tuesday night. We hope to see you there!

Don’t miss Natick Theatre’s second student-directed show of the season, the comical, mysterious, fun, and farcical smash, Clue.

Friday, April 10th @ 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 11th @ 2:00 PM

Saturday, April 11th @ 7:30 PM

Tickets are available online HERE or at the door for $10!

It’s a dark and stormy night, and we’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep the audience guessing until the final twist. (Concord Theatricals)

There are several more scholarship opportunities for NHS Seniors. Please take a minute to complete an application here: ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATICK HIGH STUDENTS

The Disabled America Veterans of America, Natick Chapter 114 continues to support students of Natick High School through their scholarship program.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Students must:

• Be a graduating senior at NHS going onto higher education or a trade.

• Have a parent, grandparent or sibling who is active military or a veteran, or a grandparent who is a member of the DAV.

• Demonstrate outstanding character, integrity and leadership.

To apply:

• Complete this application.

• Write a one page statement: “Why you feel you are deserving of this scholarship and include the information on the Veteran you are applying under. I.E. medals, honors, history etc.”

• After students submit their application, the School Counseling Department will attach a copy of students' high school transcript and a letter of recommendation.

DUE DATE: April 15, 2026

This last newsletter incorrectly listed the color-days for one of the senior exam days. Please see the corrected schedule below:

Friday, May 22: Blue 1

Block 3 exam - 11:32 am - 12:52 pm

Block 4 exam - 12:57 - 2:17 pm

Monday, May 25: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, May 26: Red 2

Block 3 exam - 11:32 am - 12:52 pm

Block 4 exam - 12:57 - 2:17 pm

Wednesday, May 27: Blue 2

Block 1 exam - 8:15 - 9:35 am

Block 2 exam - 9:40 - 11:00 am

Thursday, May 28: Red 1

Block 1 exam - 8:15 - 9:35 am

Block 2 exam - 9:40 - 11:00 am

Graduation Rehearsal #1: 11:30 - 12:30

Senior Week will follow the exam period. More info to come!

The Natick High School PTO is preparing to host the annual after-prom party, and they need your help! This party is an important FREE opportunity for our seniors to have a safe, substance-free, after-prom celebration. This is important for both our seniors and our community that evening.

PTSO and the After-Prom Committee CANNOT put on this event without your help!

Volunteer to chaperone! Parents and guardians of all grades can volunteer here

Contributions can be in the form of raffle prize donations or monetary donations.

Monetary donations can be made via:

• Venmo
• Paypal
• Checks made out to NHS PTSO
• Cash

Thank you for your support of our seniors!

The night we've all been waiting for is almost here - Prom 2026! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with music, dancing, and memories that will last a lifetime. Dress to impress, bring your best moves to the dance floor, and celebrate the end of an amazing journey with your friends! Don't miss out - secure your tickets before they sell out!

Date: May 29th, 2026

Venue: Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester, MA

Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm

Tickets:

• Early Bird Tickets: $75 from April 13th through the end of school on April 17th
• Regular Price: $90 from 2:17 pm on 4/17 through April 29th
• Tickets can be purchased on on Gofan HERE OR during lunch April 13th - 17th.

Guests:

• Students who plan to bring a non-NHS student as their guest must also fill out the GUEST FORM linked here.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Class Advisors, Mrs. Tramontozzi (rtramontozzi@natickps.org) or Mrs. Stefanini (jstefanini@natickps.org).

Juniors, get ready to celebrate the end of your junior year on June 4th!

Date: June 4th

Time:

• Buses leave NHS at 5pm
• Buses return to NHS at 11pm
• Please note that students are required to take the bus to attend the event.

Tickets:

• Tickets are $25 and are for sale online via the QR code on the poster below.
• Students must have paid class dues to buy a ticket.

Important information regarding bus registration for school year 26-27:

• It is now open
• It closes on 6/30/26
• Caregivers must register for the bus AND pay for the bus. Both steps must be complete for your student to be assigned a seat on a bus.

How to register your student:

• Fill out the online bus registration on the NPS Transportation website.
• If the 26-27 paper registration form is used, please mail the completed form to the Natick Public Schools Transportation Department at 13 East Central Street for processing. The postmark date will determine the registration date.
• After the deadline date of June 30, 2026 bus route assignments will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis until the buses are full.
• All students, regardless of free bus status, will need to be registered.

Paying for the Bus:

• The transportation fee is $250 per student with a family cap of $500. (Please note the price increase for the bus fees were approved by NPS School Committee).

My student will receive free transportation due to free/reduced lunch or free mileage. Do I still need to apply?

Yes! If you are requesting a free bus pass due to receiving free/reduced lunch you must have completed and been approved for free/reduced lunch to qualify. You may also apply for Financial Assistance and if approved, will receive a free bus pass. If you are requesting a free bus pass due to mileage, please be advised that only students in K-6 who live 2.01 miles or more from their school will receive a free bus pass due to mileage. Please see our Eligible Street Listing

Does my student need a bus pass to ride the bus?

Yes! Any student who rides a yellow bus to school (beside METCO) needs to be registered for the bus. Bus passes are valid for a student's designated bus and late bus only.

My family is new to Natick. When should I register for the bus?

New Natick students must be registered for the bus within 2 weeks of school registration. If your student is not registered for the bus within the two weeks, the late fee will apply if after the 06/30 deadline

Are refunds given for bus passes?

There will be no refunds given after bus passes are mailed out in early August unless you have moved out of Natick, overpaid or paid when you would have received a free bus pass

Late fees:

LATE FEES will apply to ALL REGISTRATIONS received after 6/30/2026:

Registered by: 06/30 -- NO LATE FEE

Registered from: 07/01-07/31 -- LATE FEE IS $100 per family*

Registered after: 07/31 -- LATE FEE IS $125 per family*

*An assessed late fee and second bus pass fees will not be included when determining the family cap of $500. The $500 family cap is for transportation fees only

I have a question. Who do I contact?

Visit the NPS Transportation website or email NPS Transportation Supervisor, Robin Agostinelli-Solivan, at ragostinellisolivan@natickps.org

Recently 7,600 student musicians participated in the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Concert Festival, with an additional 3,200 students taking part in the MICCA Choral Festival. In total, 168 ensembles performed in choruses, bands, and orchestras.

Among those were three ensembles from Natick High! Their results are as follows:

Chamber Signers: The Natick High School Chamber Singers, under the direction of Bethany Spielman, received the SILVER medal rating.

Wind Ensemble: The Natick High School Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Scott Morrill received the GOLD medal rating.

Concert Band: The NHS Concert Band under the direction of Scott Morrill received the GOLD medal rating.

Last Monday, representatives from all four grades’ class office attended the MASC Conference along with school staff and School Committee member Catherine Brunell. They got to meet officials and learn more about governance and leadership.

The National Speech & Debate Association awards students recognition through points and degrees in the NSDA Honor Society. Each new degree represents hours of learning, practice, and improvement of our students thanks to dedicated coaching of Amanda Parker, Joyce Albert and Sarah Donnelly.

The following degrees were earned at Natick High School from 03/01 - 03/31:

Lula Bellomy - Honor

Kiely Chiaruttini - Excellence

Max Cogliano - Merit

Kaitlyn Dole - Merit

Samuel Kang - Merit

Milana Kaplun - Merit

Abigail Roessler - Merit

Olivia Scorpa - Honor

Last weekend five NHS students competed in the 15th Annual Tenacity Challenge. There were teams from all over MA that competed in four academic areas: Art, Literature, Math, and History Argument.

Our team, Team Radience, won 3rd place for art and 3rd place overall! Please congratulate the following students who also earned scholarships as a result of their success!

Sandra Kintu

Stephanie Luna

Lucia Gonzalez

Yibeliz Diaz

Gisselle Portillo Pena

Join Spark Kindness and pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart for practical, evidence-based tools to strengthen communication and deepen connection with your tween or teen. Parents and caregivers will leave with strategies to:

• Shift from control to curiosity

• Navigate individuation with confidence

• Reflect and grow in your parenting role

Two Ways To Join for FREE:

1) Watch online from anywhere! Log in at 7pm to view the webinar.

2) Join the Live Watch Party at Kennedy Middle School from 6:30-8:30pm! Light refreshments will be available. Come early, connect with neighbors, and enjoy the program as a community.

Register for either event here: www.sparkkindness.org/events

Regular attendance to school is vital to your student's education. If your NHS student needs to be absent, please email call the absence line at 508-647-6601 before 10 am on the day of your student's absence. Please note that if we do not receive the necessary call from you, you will receive a call from us! Please see the handbook for other attendance related information regarding excused absences.

Reminder If you want to volunteer in schools, you must have a CORI check conducted and you must go into the building with identification (drivers license or passport) to do this. Click here for description of what a CORI check is and does. Without a CORI check, you cannot volunteer in the school. Here is the form to fill out for a CORI.

Thank you to our PTSO for their ongoing support to our students and faculty. Our PTSO is looking for more volunteers to assist them with their work for the school year. You can learn more about the NHS PTSO, and how to get involved by visiting their website and subscribing to their monthly newsletter at the top of their webpage. You can subscribe to their monthly newsletter at the top of their webpage!

Please reach out for more information about volunteering opportunities at natickhighptso@gmail.com.

Natick Public Schools does not discriminate in employment nor its educational programs, services, and activities based on race, creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Please be aware all electronic communication to and from Natick Public Schools is public record and subject to public disclosure per Massachusetts General Law Chapter 66, Section 10.

• Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
• Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
• MGL, Ch.76, Section 5: Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 76, Section 5