Announcements February 2 - 6, 2015

Morning Announcements
There is a Yearbook meeting today, Wednesday, 2/3, in room 235.

Monthly National Honor Society meeting will be held on Friday, 2/6.  This meeting is important!

Domestic Violence Awareness: The number of American troops killed in Afghanistan and Iraq between 2001 and 2012 was 6,488.  The number of women who were murdered by current or previous male partners during that time was 11,766.  That's nearly double the amount of casualties lost during war.  To show your support against domestic violence, wear black on Friday, February 6th.

Applications for the March afternoon driver education class are available in the main office and on the school website.  Afternoon classes will start March 2nd, every day after school 2:15 - 5:00.  Return your completed application and check (made out to Nipmuc Regional High School) to the office by February 27th.

Congratulations to Scott Capuzziello for taking home the crown and title of Mr. Nipmuc 2015! 
Congratulations also to runner-up Sam Manning.  Thank you to all who came out to support the Class of 2015. Anyone interested in a copy of the Mr. Nipmuc DVD should stop by Mrs. Soto's room 313 to order one.  DVD is $10.

Attention Seniors!  The first payment for senior trip is due ASAP.  We also need your t-shirt size, down payment, and decision on Codzilla Boats before the second deadline of February 27th.

School Counseling Center Announcements

A reminder to Seniors:  Please bring your decision letters to the School Counseling Center. Also, remember to check Naviance regularly for scholarship information and see Mrs. Hefez if you have any questions. Lots of great opportunities!

For students who will be taking the SAT on March 14^th or 15^th, the deadline for registration is February 13^th. Please visit www.collegeboard.org  to register.

Patriot Ambulance is offering an EMT Basic Course in Marlborough beginning April 7^th. Those interested must be 18 years old. Please stop by the counseling center for more information.

A representative from Daniel Webster College will be at Nipmuc on Thursday, February 24^th at 11:00. Please stop by and sign up to attend if you are interested. This is a great time for juniors to begin exploring college options!

The YMCA in Frankin is offering job opportunities to graduating students for Lifeguard/Swim Instructor positions. There are also classes available for Lifeguard training as well as summer position openings. Details available in the counseling center.

Many colleges are offering summer courses! If this is something you may be interested in, there are several brochures for you to read in the counseling center. Please stop by to see what’s available.

All students are reminded to check out the school counseling blog and the School Counseling Center bulletin board for information on college open houses, SAT/ACT information and general SCC announcements.