Welcome back from what we hope was a fantastic Holiday Break and the first week back at school! Our hallways were buzzing and filled with excitement as students and staff returned from a restful and relaxing holiday break and New Year's celebration!

We have already hit the ground running and are excited about what the new year will bring, finishing the first semester strong, and starting upcoming the new semester off successfully!

As we embark on the switching of semesters, please make sure to check in with your child's teachers and school counselor if you have any questions or concerns. As you will read below, the first semester officially ends on Friday, January 24. The second semester will begin on Monday, January 27.

We have lots of great activities underway already and more starting throughout the month. We cannot wait to see our students participating in all that is taking place! As always, we will be sure to update you via "all-call", social media, and the school website if we have additional information to share with you throughout the month.

We thank you for your continued partnership and support and are looking forward to what amazing opportunities 2025 will bring to our school community!

Regards,

Chris Lowe

• Student Spotlight
• Housekeeping/Reminders
• From the School Counseling Department
• Our Schedule for the Month
• Looking Ahead
• Athletics Department Information
• Woolie Gear

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Worcester County Superintendents Association Award Winner, Gizelle Campos.

On March 27, Gizelle will join her peers from across Worcester County at the Holy Cross College to be recognized at a luncheon. As a school, we look forward to celebrating her accomplishments.

Congratulations to Gizelle and her family on being the recipient of such a prestigious award!

As many of you know, with the recent removal of MCAS being a Graduation Requirement, the State put out some information regarding the next phase of this process. Please find the link to the most recent update from the State which was shared prior to the break.

We will still be moving forward with the ordering and facilitation of the MCAS, as outlined by the State.

For students in the Class of 2025 that have not yet met the Competency Determination, we are actively working with the State, the identified students and their families, and our school counseling department to ensure that these students have met the necessary requirements as outlined by the State.

We will be sure to share out any necessary information in the future as it becomes available.

Please click the link below for an updated timeline of events for the Class of 2025.

Please note that these dates are tentatively scheduled.

If you have a student that is interested in Art and looking for a fun month challenge, look no further! Our amazing Art Department has created a monthly art challenge to engage our Woolie Artists outside of the classroom. Check out the image for more information.

Please see the update from our Woolie Book Club.

Please see the attached visual for updates on our iReady Benchmarking Dates for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please see the visual for the update on this year's High School testing calendar.

**Please note that some of these dates are subject to change.**

Please see the visual for the update on this year's Junior High School testing calendar.

**Please note that some of these dates are subject to change.**

Check out what's going on in the School Counseling Department for the month of January.

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We will resume classes on January 6, following the Holiday Day.

ACCESS Testing for our Multi-Language Learners begins when we return from break. All identified students have been informed of the testing.

The Class of 2025's Cap and Gown ordering window opens on January 6. The link to purchase caps and gowns can be found here.

Auditions for the Spring Musical will begin on January 6 at 2:00 pm in the Auditorium. For more information, please reach out to our Director, Ms. Danielle Rieder.

Grades 7 and 8 will be taking their Winter iReady diagnostic benchmark on January 7.

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Grades 7 and 8 will be taking their Winter iReady diagnostic benchmark on January 7.

Students participating in our Carpenters Union Workshop Cohort will be attending on January 9.

Mr. Bryan McKenna and Mrs. Melissa Ragaini will be taking 10 students to heartland Barbers on January 9 as part of our Post-Secondary Planning Pathways to learn more about the craft and occupation.

Student Council will be selling Winter Carnival T-Shirts starting on Jan 13. Please reach out to Ms. Cronin or Ms. Joanna Morin for more info.

Please see the informational flyer for more information regarding our upcoming Student Council fundraiser.

Peer Ed will be headed to Shaw on the morning of January 15.

The Math Teams will be competing on January 15.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Corey.

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School Council will be meeting on the morning of January 21 at 8:30 am.

Term 2 officially ends on Friday, January 24.

Students enrolled in AP Lit and AP Lang will participate in the Mock Exams at MHS on Saturday, January 25 at 8:00 am.

For more information, please reach out to our AP Coordinator, Mrs. Sarah Comeau.

Semester 3 (Term 3) officially begins on Monday, January 27.

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The Math Teams will be competing on January 29.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Corey.

All members of the Class of 2025 must order their Cap and Gown prior to the January 31 deadline.

Fore more info, please reach out to Ms. Hinchey and/or Mr. Economos.

Winter Carnival officially begins Friday, February 7!

More info to come.

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PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW OUR ATHLETICS CALENDAR.

Check out the link to our online store where you can get some great Woolie Gear. This store is open 24/7!

Be on the lookout for more gear that will be available during the year through fundraisers and extra-curriculars!

Email: clowe@millburyschools.org
Website: https://hs.millburyschools.org
Location: 12 Martin Street, Millbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508.865.5841 Facebook: facebook.com/mjshswoolies

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