Winchendon Weekly News

Dear Students, Staff and Families,

Happy Groundhog Day! During the 138th Groundhog Day event this morning, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, predicting an early Spring! Here's hoping!

On February 1, 2024, the School Committee approved the 2024-2025 District Calendar, attached below.

Also, a draft of the FY25 School Department Budget Proposal can be found by clicking the button below.

We hope you will join us for the Murdock High School musical presentation of Newsies! Showtimes are Friday, February 2 and Saturday, February 3 at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

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• February 2 & 3: MMHS Presents: Newsies, the Musical
• February 15: School Committee Meeting
• February 19-23: Winter Break (Elementary Schools)
• February 21, 22, 23: Murdock Middle & High School Half Days for Students (See Note Below)

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The Murdock High School musical this year will be Newsies!!

Friday, February 2nd & Saturday, February 3rd, 2023 - 7pm in the Murdock Auditorium.

Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the performance.

Adults (includes students & children 11 and older) $10;

Children (10 and under) $7,

Senior Citizens FREE

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The district's request for a waiver for the five days missed by Murdock Middle and High Schools due to the building issue in November has been denied by the Commissioner. The makeup days for Murdock Middle and High students and staff will be as follows:

3 Days Made Up During February Break:

Wednesday February 21, Thursday February 22, and Friday February 23: 1/2 days for Murdock students (7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) and full days for staff. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for students. Bus schedules will run as they normally do on 1/2 days for middle and high school students.

2 Days Made Up After the Last Day of School:

We will make up the other two days after the last day of school, and these days will be 1/2 days for Murdock Middle and High students and staff. Because the actual last day of school often changes, if we have a full snow day during the year, these two makeup days will be announced in the spring.

The district plans to ask again for a waiver of the 2 days to be made up after the last day of school. Updates will be provided as they are available.

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We have winter coats available in children's sizes 4 through 18 for families in need. Please contact your child's school nurse or Central Office at 978-297-0031 to see if your child's size is available.

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We are currently seeking a new SEPAC President. Any parent interested in joining the Winchendon Special Education Parent Advisory Council, please send an email to cking@winchendonk12.org or call the Special Education Department at 978-297-1850.

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