Announcements September 30 - October 4, 2013

Morning Announcements

There will be a Yearbook Committee meeting held on Monday, October 7th at both breaks in room 237.  All those interested in helping with yearbook, please stop by Mrs. Alibozek's room.

Need extra help in a certain subject?  Can't quite grasp a problem or concept?  Stop by the media center after school for tutoring.  NHS students will be offering tutoring sessions in most subjects after school beginning on Monday, October 7th.  Stop by the media center to see the full tutoring schedule.

The Nipmuc Volleyball team  will be hosting a breast cancer awareness game this Friday, October 4th.  The JV game starts at 4 p.m., varsity game begins at 5 p.m.  Please come and support the team as they face Hopedale.

Attention Seniors: There will be a senior forum held this Thursday, October 3rd at 2:00 in the gathering room.  Please join Mr. Clements, Mrs. Moran and Mr. Ferris for a discussion about your senior year.  Food will be served!

The National Honor Society will hold their monthly meeting this Thursday morning at 7 a.m. in the auditorium.

Need volunteer hours?  Please check the NHS bulletin board in Mrs. Kyrka's room 217.  There are two great opportunities.

There will be an Environmental Club meeting at either break on Wednesday, October 2nd in Mr. Maloney's room.  It's as easy as 1-2-3 (room 123!).

Do you have unwanted Halloween costumes?  Please consider donating them to a good cause!  There is a collection box in the lobby.

Guidance Announcements

Admission representatives from the following colleges will hold Information Sessions at Nipmuc in October.
-October 4:      New Hampshire Institute of Art and University of Delaware
-October 10:    College of St. Rose and Bentley University
-October 15:    East Carolina University
-October 18:    UMaine Farmington
-October 22:    University of Hartford School of Art
-October 23:    Mass College of Liberal Arts
-October 31:    University of New England
Please sign up in Guidance if you are interested in learning more about these colleges. 

ATTENTION JUNIORS:  It is now time to register to take the PSAT scheduled for Wednesday, October 16^th at 7:30 a.m.  The registration fee for juniors is $25 cash or check made payable to Nipmuc Regional High School and deadline to register is Thursday, October 10. 

Attention Juniors and Seniors:  If you are currently serving in an elected or appointed position representing the student body, you are eligible to apply for the U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship Program.  The deadline to register for the qualifying exam is October 4^th.  More details about this scholarship program can be found on the Nipmuc guidance blog. 

Any junior or senior interested in taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) exam should sign up in the guidance office.  You do not have to be entering the military to take this career assessment.  If you have any questions, please contact your guidance counselor. 

Attention Seniors:   Please stop by the guidance office to pick up a copy of your unofficial transcript.  Seniors are reminded to make an appointment with your guidance counselor ASAP if you are planning to apply early action or early decision to a college. 

All students are reminded to check out the guidance blog for announcements, college planning, SAT and ACT information and scholarships.