Dealing with Loss at Nipmuc Regional

Good afternoon,

The past few days have been extremely challenging for our entire school community as we deal with the tragic loss of Jack Street. All of us – students, parents, teachers, and staff members – extend our sincerest sympathy to his family as they make their way through this time of grief.

Jack’s passing has been felt deeply at Nipmuc. Throughout the course of the past two days, I have been overwhelmed by the strength of our community and the sense of togetherness that is guiding us through this sadness. So many stories, memories, and reflections have been shared. It has been an important part of our grieving process to hear the many ways that Jack's humor, kindness, and leadership have impacted our lives. It is a wonderful testament to his memory.

Please know that all of the guidance counselors in the district joined us again this morning to provide support. I am so thankful for the care, insight, and compassion they have provided to our school. Additionally, this afternoon we are receiving some focused assistance from counselors at Riverside Trauma Center to offer support to those in need.

Please be aware that arrangements have been made for calling hours and a non-denominational memorial service as follows:

Memorial calling hours at the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton are from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday. Following cremation, a nondenominational memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 10, at 11 a.m. in St. Gabriel the Archangel Church, 151 Mendon Street, Upton.

Students who are attending the funeral on Tuesday will be granted an excused absence/dismissal on that day. Any student attending the services will need to provide a parent note in order to be dismissed. Should you choose to allow your child to attend the services, please consider attending these services with your child. This support will be greatly appreciated.

Included in this message you will find some information from the Riverside Trauma Center which may provide some help to parents over the course of the weekend. We recognize that the sadness of this loss affects our entire community. Please feel free to reach out to us if we can be of any assistance.

Sincerely,
John Clements

Riverside Trauma Center Informational Materials: