The Common

May 31, 2024

Superintendent Update

Dear Nashoba Community,

On June 7th, 2024, we will officially break ground on the new Nashoba Regional High School. To celebrate this milestone we will be hosting a brief groundbreaking ceremony.

This ceremony is not just about marking the next phase of our high school building project and looking forward; it’s also an opportunity to celebrate the present. We are honored to be joined by representatives from our EMT Program, NRHS Band and Chorus, and student delegates from each of our three towns to recognize and celebrate their hard work and achievements.

We would not be here today if not for the support of our communities. To ensure that everyone is able to access this ceremony, we are partnering with our community public access stations. The NRHS Groundbreaking Ceremony will be available through Bolton Public Access, Stow TV, and Sterling Lancaster Community Television after its conclusion.

This is a pivotal moment that will shape the future of our high school and our community. We are deeply grateful for the community support and eagerly anticipate the start of the construction phase.

Peace,

Kirk Downing (He/Him)

Superintendent

News from the Department of Teaching and Learning

Summer Professional Learning Shaping Up for Nashoba Educators

Each summer, the Nashoba Regional School District offers an NRSD Summer Academy for Nashoba educators. The Academy offers educators varied opportunities to extend their professional learning in areas of focus supporting the District's Strategic Plan and Teaching and Learning initiatives. This year's Academy is proving to be more popular than ever with 100 faculty and staff registered to date.

Offerings include:

Preview training for our new elementary literacy curriculum
Training to leverage our Renaissance Learning suite of tools for intervention and enrichment

Coursework from Harvard's Graduate School of Education, Data Wise Project

Professional development on supporting the needs of our students with disabilities
Professional development on understanding and supporting the needs of our English Language Learners
Professional development on using AI tools to strengthen instructional design and personalized learning
Book studies and continued curriculum working groups

The enthusiasm for this year's Academy underscores the commitment of our Nashoba educators to continuous improvement and excellence on behalf of our students. Go Nashoba!

Great Road Podcast, Episode 7

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Episode 7 of The Great Road Podcast features The Future Leaders Club at Hale Middle School, started by educators, Lauren Lappas and Emily Champagne. The club provides Hale students a global perspective of the world, designed with the goal of real-world career exploration, awareness, and immersion. Hear from the advisors and three students who walk through the creation and mission of the club, the impact on the participants, Career Day, and the diverse range of guest presenters who have connected with the club. Give a listen and prepare to be inspired by these future leaders.

Listen here!

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Nashoba Notable Award! Thank a Nashoba Employee!

Celebrating everyday greatness! Is there a Nashoba teacher or staff member out there who you think deserves some special recognition? Send a Nashoba Notable Award their way! Fill out the form below and thank a Nashoba employee today!

Nashoba Notable Awards thank Nashoba employees for supporting students, families, and their school communities in all ways great and small.

Employees will receive a certificate that includes a brief explanation from the nominator of why they are Nashoba Notable. This form is open to everyone. Students, families, staff and community members can send a Nashoba Notable Award to any Nashoba employee.

There is no limit to the number of Nashoba Notable Awards someone may receive. Thank a Nashoba employee today!

Click here to tell someone they are Nashoba Notable!