Natick Redhawks

This week was extremely busy at NHS! On Tuesday evening, we hosted our holiday band concert in the auditorium and on Thursday evening, our choral groups performed their Sounds of the Season concert in the auditorium. Both of these events were stellar performances by our students!

Additionally, our winter sports teams opened their regular season schedules this past week with competitions in the building and on campus nearly every night this week. Next week will be just as busy.

NHS students will receive free COVID tests next week to bring and use prior to returning to school on 1/3. Although testing is not required, they are being distributed to students as a courtesy to monitor health and symptoms prior to returning to school. There are a number of viruses (flu, GI virus, COVID, RSV) that have been circulating throughout the region. We still operate under the flex mask culture in NPS where students have the option to wear them.

Take care and have a great weekend!

Jason Hoye

Interim Principal

THE WEEK AHEAD

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 - RED 2

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20- BLUE 2

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 - RED 1

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 - BLUE 1

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 - RED 2 - HOLIDAY CONCERT SCHEDULE

Student Performances from Band and Choir!

The video below is from or choral dress rehearsal, and the images are from the band performances

Choral Dress Rehearsal

1) Friday December 23 - Holiday Concert

2) December 26 through January 2, school is closed for winter break. School will reopen on Tuesday January 3.

Metrowest Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Pops

Featuring Natick High School Senior Leah Steinman

Sunday December 18, 2pm at Natick High School Auditorium

Natick High School 15 West Street Natick, MA

Salute to the Armed Forces Benefit Concert for MetroWest Veterans Services

Tickets at the door $20 for adults; $10 for seniors. Kids 12 and under are FREE!

Seniors who are veterans are also FREE!

https://metrowestsymphony.org/concerts/

Link to flyer: https://metrowestsymphony.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MSO-Holiday-Favorites-Dec-2022.pdf

The winter sports season has started. HERE is a link to the athletic teams schedules.

Here are the details on Girls learn to play hockey.

This is a free invitational skate for any girls interested in learning how to play ice hockey. From first grade up through Middle School.

The Natick high School girls hockey program coaches along with varsity players will be providing on ice instruction.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet wlth the high school hockey program coaches high school players and the Natick comets girls program .

Gear required to participate

Hockey skates or figure skates

hockey gloves or mittens or gloves

Hockey helmet or at a minimum a bike helmet.

Rental skates will be available if needed.

We will provide an assortment of hockey sticks for all ages if needed.

Players that have experience and equipment are welcome to participate. If you have equipment please wear it.

Time and place

William Chase arena Natick

12/29 8:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

Please email me us if you plan on attending.

Hope to see you there!

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me. By email or phone

bihloff@gmail.com

774 270 0710

Varsity coach

Bruce Ihloff

To view our Guidance Departments current bulletin please click here.

Please read Grade 11 parents/guardians. Very Important!

Grade 11 Screening/Vaccine Requirement

Mr. Fleming has put together a comprehensive website for NHS Yearbook resources. It includes Senior photo requirement guidelines, how to purchase a yearbook, as well as how to advertise. Please see the NHS Yearbook Website here.

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. Thank you in advance for your help!

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PTSO Website and Information

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.

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