Announcements 3/30/15 - 4/3/15

Announcements
After filling our bellies with candy this weekend we challenge you to the Nipmuc No Sugar 10-Day Challenge starting on Monday, 4/6.  This is right!  No sugar for 10 days!  If you are interested, go to the Nipmuc No Sugar Challenge Facebook group or stop in the Health Office for more information.

Important NHS meeting this Thursday - 4/2 - 7:00 a.m. We will be planning for this and next year.

The final Senior Superlative Survey is now up! Please go to the Nipmuc Yearbook website, under "Senior Surveys", and complete it.  It will close Wednesday morning, 4/1.

Yearbook information:  

• The Nipmuc 2015 Yearbook Committee is currently taking orders from underclassmen (Seniors do not need to order a book if all class dues are paid.)  The cost of the yearbook is $50.  To place an order, please visit http://nipmucyearbook.weebly.com/yearbook-2015-info.html and click on the Josten's Service tab to place this order.  The 2015 yearbook will be available for distribution in late November 2015.
• There is a limited number of 2014 yearbooks for sale for $50.  Please see Mr. Ferris or Mrs. Alibozek to purchase a book.
• Attention Seniors:  All picture submissions for the class DVD must be done as soon as possible.  Don't miss out on being included on the DVD!  We are looking for one baby photo and group shots (past and present) of Nipmuc 2015 senior.

Applications for the Driver Education Classroom Program are available in the office and on the school website for the April classes.  Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. for 5 weeks starting April 28th.

Seniors! Remember that in order to participate in any senior activities including senior trip, class dues must be paid in full.  Thank you.

VHS applications for the 2015-2016 school year are now available in the media center.  If you are interested in signing up for a VHS class for next year, please see your school counselor and then pick up an application from the media center.  All applications are due by April 10th.

Free boutonniere when you and your date order prom flowers together at Katydid Flowers in Mendon.

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. As a note, all scholarships available are posted there. Lots of great opportunities!

Students who would like to attend college visits will find open house dates in Naviance. There are several upcoming visits for many different interests. Check it out!

A job fair will be held on Saturday, April 18^th from 10 am – 3:00 pm at 204 Saddle Hill Road in Hopkinton. There are many opportunities available at three area golf clubs. Stop by the Counseling Center and check out the flyer!

A representative from the Army ROTC will be visiting Nipmuc on Wednesday, April 15^th with information on opportunities for scholarships and tuition assistance. Also, a representative from the Marine Corp will be visiting on Friday, April 17^th for students interested in finding out career options in the Marines

Mendon Junior boys who are interested in applying for Boy’s State may stop by the Counseling Center for information.

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.
 

Student Feature Friday: High Flyer JR Bravo

JR Bravo getting ready for his first flight. 

In each of my Feature Friday posts, I have the opportunity to highlight students whose accomplishments distinguish them from their peers in some exceptional way. Today's featured student has literally risen above his fellow Nipmuc students. Junior JR Bravo is a young man with many interests - from getting certified as a ski patrolman to spending his quiet summer days on a fishing boat; however, it is JR's interest and passion for flying that has charted his course for the future. JR has begun the process of becoming a licensed pilot. I spent some time with him this week to learn about his interest in flying and what it feels like to be in control of a plane. 

Q: How did you become interested in flying? 

A: When I was younger I had the chance to fly in a plane. I thought it was exciting so about ten years ago my parents bought me a flight simulator game and it has become one of my favorite things to do. I can fly while still enjoying the comforts of home. 

Q: What was your first experience flying your own plane? 

A: Over the summer of 2014 I took my introductory flight. When I finally went up there and realized how free and how great it was to be flying, I realized that this is what I am meant to do for a living. It's my calling. 

Q: What does it feel like when you are flying? 

A: Like nothing can stop you. You look down at the world from five or six thousand feet and think, "Wow - My problems are down there, my life is down there...up here I'm free." There's nothing like it. 

Q: What's your most memorable moment from when you were flying? 

A: My most memorable moment from flying was getting off the ground for the first time. You get that roller coaster feeling...you literally feel yourself lift up. However, in a small plane you feel yourself lift up even that much faster. It felt like a roller coaster but then then you remember that the feeling is actually you flying your own plane. When I lifted off the ground I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Being in a smaller plane is not the same as being in a regular airliner. You can see everything. I could see the ocean. I could see Mt. Washington. I was really high up and it felt great. 

Q: What are your future plans for flying? 

A: I really want to be a corporate pilot. When you're a corporate pilot you have a little more freedom than when you're a commercial pilot.

Thank you for the interview, JR. We know you'll continue to be a high-flyer!

Guest Technology Blogger: Senior Ashley Whitmore

I am excited to begin a guest blogger feature on my Principal's Blog, giving students the chance to speak about their experiences at Nipmuc. With our Community iFair scheduled to take place tomorrow, 3/26 from 5:45pm - 8pm at Nipmuc, my first guest blogger will be discussing the impact of 1:1 learning. Ashley Whitmore is a senior at Nipmuc and a member of the STEM Scholars Program. She will be presenting on Virtual High School at tomorrow's Community iFair. In the post below she discusses some of the impacts of 1:1 learning on Nipmuc's student body. 

Being a senior, this is my first and only year being a part of the 1:1 initiative. That being said, I can still see some effects it has had on the students, teachers, and school in general. One of my favorite things about this 1:1 initiative is how creative I can be. In the past we were limited to what we can do with a pencil, paper and maybe some tape, and I’m not exactly the best at drawing so you can see how well that worked. Where we once had to do poster boards or papers, we can now make presentations using a PowerPoint (and not have to go to the media center, which is always crammed) or make videos using iMovie. The possibilities are endless. And now we can just email everything to our teachers which makes everyone’s lives a little easier and bags a little lighter.

On the topic of lighter backpacks, the iPads have eliminated some rather heavy textbooks and a lot of paper from our bags. I’ve always had to carry around at least two or more textbooks, not the case this year though. Since most of my textbooks are online I only carry one textbook, which eliminates a lot of weight from my bag. I also had to go through my bag at least twice a term and clean out a lot of the papers that I was done with so I could have space for everything and be able to lift my bag without hurting myself. Now, much to my back’s enjoyment, I don’t have that problem. Plus, if I accidentally drop my bag on someone’s foot, which happens more than you would think, I’m probably not going to break their toes.

Probably the biggest perk I’ve found is the organization factor that comes along with the 1:1 initiative and the iPads. I have all of my papers on one device, all my notebooks, and a lot of my handouts. A lot of people, myself included, used to only pack their bags for the classes they had that day. That’s all fine and dandy if you’re never wrong when it comes to figuring out what academic day it is. Most people forget what academic day it is at least once, and that one day is always the day you need whatever you forgot the most. This problem is eliminated with the iPads.

Now us kids aren’t the only ones enjoying the technology upgrade; the teachers are as well. A lot of my teachers now use their iPads to grade tests a lot faster using an app, which saves teachers time and helps students figure out what they may need to correct right then and there. Also, some of my science teachers have found games or 3D representations of things that may be hard to grasp in a 2D form, such as a human brain or a crime scene.

I know that the whole 1:1 initiative and iPad thing is new and in years following the program will continue to grow and progress in ways I can’t imagine. I can’t wait to hear about them!

Thank you, Ashley. Join us to see Ashley and a variety of Mendon-Upton students and teachers present at the Community iFair - Thursday, 3/26, from 5:45pm - 8pm at Nipmuc!

                  

Community iFair: Thursday, 3/26, 5:45pm

I am thrilled to remind everyone about Thursday’s Community iFair, highlighting the tremendous work of our teachers and students in using technology to enhance teaching and learning.

The event begins at 5:45pm on Thursday evening in the Nipmuc auditorium. The first 100 guests through the door will receive a complimentary stylus. Following a welcoming session, community members will have a menu of sessions that they are able to attend for 20 minutes at a time. Additionally, there will be booths and tables set up in the lobby, showcasing student work, offering technical support, and highlighting the way technology enhances teaching and learning in Mendon-Upton.

Please review the program below for a full listing of the night's events!

Announcements March 23 - 27, 2015

Morning Announcements
Students involved in the National Honor Society food drive tomorrow (Sat. 3/28), please see Mrs. Kyrka today!

The final Senior Superlative Survey is now up! Please go to the Nipmuc Yearbook website, under "Senior Surveys", and complete it.  It will close Wednesday morning, 4/1.

Yearbook information:  

• The Nipmuc 2015 Yearbook Committee is currently taking orders from underclassmen (Seniors do not need to order a book if all class dues are paid.)  The cost of the yearbook is $50.  To place an order, please visit http://nipmucyearbook.weebly.com/yearbook-2015-info.html and click on the Josten's Service tab to place this order.  The 2015 yearbook will be available for distribution in late November 2015.
• There is a limited number of 2014 yearbooks for sale for $50.  Please see Mr. Ferris or Mrs. Alibozek to purchase a book.
• Attention Seniors:  All picture submissions for the class DVD must be done as soon as possible.  Don't miss out on being included on the DVD!  We are looking for one baby photo and group shots (past and present) of Nipmuc 2015 senior.

Applications for the Driver Education Classroom Program are available in the office and on the school website for the April classes.  Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. for 5 weeks starting April 28th.

Seniors! Remember that in order to participate in any senior activities including senior trip, class dues must be paid in full.  Thank you.

VHS applications for the 2015-2016 school year are now available in the media center.  If you are interested in signing up for a VHS class for next year, please see your school counselor and then pick up an application from the media center.  All applications are due by April 10th.

Free boutonniere when you and your date order prom flowers together at Katydid Flowers in Mendon.

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. As a note, all scholarships available are posted there. Lots of great opportunities!

Students who would like to attend college visits will find open house dates in Naviance. There are several upcoming visits for many different interests. Check it out!

Peer Leadership registration sheets for Boston Youth Congress are available in the Counseling Center.

A representative from the Army ROTC will be visiting Nipmuc on Wednesday, April 15^th with information on opportunities for scholarships and tuition assistance. Also, a representative from the Marine Corp will be visiting on Friday, April 17^th for students interested in finding out career options in the Marines

Mendon junior boys who are interested in applying for Boy’s State may stop by the Counseling Center for information.

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.
 

 

A Year of Feature Friday Posts

March 7, 2014:
"State Champion High Jumper Kevin Hack"

Over the course of the past year, I've enjoyed the chance to feature students each week on my blog. It's a highlight of my week to meet with students and listen to their stories of hard work and outstanding achievement. I am continually impressed with the many ways our students distinguish themselves. With that in mind, in today's feature I'm providing a look back at more than a year of Feature Friday posts and some of the many ways that our students make me proud.

Feel free to review the links below including Feature Friday posts from January 2014 - March 2015.
Enjoy!

January 2014 - June 2014

Nipmuc’s High Honors Scholars  1/10/14

Essay Contest Winners Madeline Davidshofer and Regan Conrad   1/17/14

Q & A with Junior Gabriella Carreiro  1/24/14

One Acts Take the Stage at Nipmuc  1/31/14

All State Soprano Arianna Bonito 2/7/14

Jeremy Hall at the Indoor World Rowing Championship 2/14/14

Freshman Skier Dallas O’Hagan 2/28/14

State Champion High Jumper Kevin Hack 3/7/14

Prudential Service Award Winner Karin Plante 3/13/14

New Inductees to the National Honor Society 3/21/14

Laura Ng: State-Recognized DAR Good Citizen 3/28/14

March 28, 2014
"Laura Ng: State-Recognized DAR Good Citizen" 

Boston Children’s Chorus Member Ateha Bailly 4/4/14

Student Government Day Representatives Lindsay Doyle and Patrick Carey 4/11/14

Junior Olympian Tyler Lefebvre 4/14/14

Nipmuc’s Five Blackstone Valley Youth Leadership Graduates 5/2/14

Sequoia TracyStone and TechGirlz 5/9/14

Best in Show Artist Rose Wiklund 5/16/14

The Leaders of the Class of 2014 5/23/14

Congratulations, Class of 2014! 5/30/14

Like a Good Neighbor ... Eli is There 6/6/14

State Champ Kurt Robakiewicz 6/13/14

Nipmuc Junior and Boston Ballet School Participant Philip White 6/20/14

June 6, 2014
"Like a Good Neighbor: Eli Is There" 

September 2014 - March 2015

USFA All-Academic Team Member Rebecca Pfeiffer 9/5/14

National Merit Semi-Finalists:  Melody Wiklund and Matthew DeVane 9/12/14

Nipmuc’s World Travelers 9/14/14

EMC Student STAR Program 9/26/14

Nipmuc Fall Team Captains 10/3/14

Boston College Splash Representative Lauren Guertin 10/17/14

Student Council President Autumn Morrice 10/2414

Nipmuc Students Attend Fall DECA Leadership Conference 10/3114

Nipmuc STEM Scholars and the STEM & Career College Fair 11/7/14

September 14, 2014
"Nipmuc's World Travelers"

Nipmuc’s Equestrian Experts  11/14/14

National Defense University Delegates Shadow Nipmuc Students 11/21/14

Nipmuc Drama Presents “Grease”! 12/5/14

Nipmuc Visits Harvard for Computer Science Week 12/12/14

Chelsea Gorius and Charlie Ciantra 12/19/14

Melissa Wojnowski Honored at Worcester County Association Superintendent's Scholar’s  Luncheon 1/9/15

Central District Performs 1/16/15

September 5, 2014
"USFA All-Academic Team Member Rebecca Pfeiffer"

Nipmuc Skippers 1/23/15

National Signing Day at Nipmuc 2/6/15

Nipmuc's Swimmers Competing at State Championships 2/13/15

Track Athletes Compete at Highest Level 2/20/15

Back-To-Back State Champion High Jumper Kevin Hack 2/27/15

Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards 3/6/15

I'm looking forward to another year of featuring tremendous student achievement!

Announcements March 16 - 20, 2015

Morning Announcements
Come support Peer Leadership by coming to Dairy Queen in Milford between 5 - 8 p.m.  Ten percent of proceeds will benefit our club.

Free boutonniere when you and your date order prom flowers together at Katydid Flowers in Mendon.

Yearbook information:  

• The Nipmuc 2015 Yearbook Committee is currently taking orders from underclassmen (Seniors do not need to order a book if all class dues are paid.)  The cost of the yearbook is $50.  To place an order, please visit http://nipmucyearbook.weebly.com/yearbook-2015-info.html and click on the Josten's Service tab to place this order.  The 2015 yearbook will be available for distribution in late November 2015.
• There is a limited number of 2014 yearbooks for sale for $50.  Please see Mr. Ferris or Mrs. Alibozek to purchase a book.
• Attention Seniors:  All picture submissions for the class DVD must be done as soon as possible.  Don't miss out on being included on the DVD!  We are looking for one baby photo and group shots (past and present) of Nipmuc 2015 senior.

Applications for the Driver Education Classroom Program are available in the office and on the school website for the April classes.  Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. for 5 weeks starting April 28th.

Attention Sophomores!  Ring Dinner is Saturday, March 28th.  Class dues must be paid to go; both class dues and ticket forms can be found together on Sr. Moloney's teacher webpage, or check the Class of 2017 social medias to find the direct link.

Boys JV Volleyball begins on Monday, 3/16 at 2:00 in the gym.  Please bring your green card.

Bake Sale - On Tuesday, 3/17, there will be a bake sale held during both breaks to raise money for the Humane Society of the United States.  Stop by on Saint Patrick's Day and pick up a delicious treat while supporting a great cause.  Contact Kristen Denson with any questions.

Any students traveling to France and Spain during April vacation need to attend the pre-departure meeting on Wednesday, March 18th at 7 p.m. in Ms. Reardon's room 239.  Parents and students should attend.

Attention canned food drive organizers for NHS - See Mrs. Kyrka ASAP!  Bag drop off is this Saturday, 3/21.  Please sign up in room 217.

Seniors! Remember that in order to participate in any senior activities including senior trip, class dues must be paid in full.  Thank you.

VHS applications for the 2015-2016 school year are now available in the media center.  If you are interested in signing up for a VHS class for next year, please see your school counselor and then pick up an application from the media center.  All applications are due by April 10th.

Mrs. V.'s, Mrs. Tremblay's, and Ms. Keough's advisory groups are coordinating a donation campaign from March 4th - March 20th for the Mendon Senior Center.  The senior center is in need of anti-bacterial soaps and anti-bacterial wipes, detergents, bathroom cleaners, and other household products.  Donation boxes are in the media center, room 235, and room 300.  Items will be delivered on March 23rd.

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. As a note, all scholarships available are posted there. Lots of great opportunities!

Also, for students interested in college visits, you will find open house dates in Naviance.

A representative from Quinsigamond Community College will be at Nipmuc on Friday, March 27^th for decision day. Please stop by for information and to sign up!

Peer Leadership registration sheets for Boston Youth Congress are available in the Counseling Center.

Mendon Junior boys who are interested in applying for Boy’s State may stop by the Counseling Center for information.

Dunkin Donuts will be holding a job fair for all positions on Wednesday, March 18^th from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm at 117 West Central Street, Natick, MA.

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.

 

Announcements March 9 - 13, 2015

Morning Announcements
The Freshman Class is holding a fundraiser at Moe's Southwest Grill in Bellingham.  Come out tomorrow - Thursday, 3/12 - and they'll donate 10% of all profits to the Class of 2018!  See your class officers or the main office for a flyer to bring with you!

Applications are available in the office and on the school website for April's Driver Education Classroom Program.  Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. for 5 weeks starting April 28th.

All students who are traveling to France and Spain during April vacation need to attend our pre-departure meeting on Wednesday, 3/18 at 7 p.m. in Ms. Reardon's rom.  Parents and students should both attend.

Seniors!  Reminder that in order to participate in any senior activities, including the senior trip - class dues must be paid in full.

Attention Sophomores:  Ring Dinner is Saturday, March 28th.  Class dues must be paid to go.  Both class dues and ticket forms can be found together on Sra. Moloney's teacher webpage, or check the class of 2017 social medias to find the direct link. 

NHS Members - Canned food drive takes place on March 21st and March 28th.  Sign up now in room 217 to help.  People heading the drive - please see Mrs. Kyrka ASAP!

Interested in joining Ultimate Frisbee?  Stop by our practices in the gym every day after school 2:00 - 3:30.  Questions?  See Alex Martin, Stephanie Esker, or Jesse Charpentier.

It's Pi Week!  Bring in a canned good or make a donation to a food pantry and get a Table Talk Pie in honor of Pi Week.

VHS applications for the 2015-2016 school year are now available in the media center.  If you are interested in signing up for a VHS class for next year, please see your school counselor and then pick up an application from the media center.  All applications are due by April 10th.

Mrs. V's, Mrs. Tremblay's, and Mrs. Keough's advisory groups are coordinating a donation campaign from March 4th - March 20th for the Mendon Senior Center.  The senior center is in need of anti-bacterial soaps & wipes, detergents, bathroom cleaners, and other household cleaners.  Donation boxes are in the media center, room 235, and room 300.  Items will be delivered on March 23rd.

Student Feature Friday - Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards

This week I am excited to feature some of our outstanding student artists and their recognition by The Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards. If you've had the chance to view the art displayed in our lobby and hallways, then you know Nipmuc has a proud tradition of excellence in the arts. I'm excited to feature these students and their impressive work. Congratulations Kristen, Kyle, Justin, Stephanie, and Somaiya!

"My Brother" by Kristen Denson

Kristen Denson

Q: What types of art do you most like to create?
A: I love to work with three dimensional mediums to make all sorts of sculptures. Recently I have created an abstracted piece out of Plaster of Paris, a piece inspired by Louise Nevelson, and a crown entirely out of shells. I also love painting using acrylic paint and have recently been using the impasto technique, which I really enjoy.

Q:  What is your favorite piece of art?

A:  My favorite piece of my own art is a batik of two elephants that I made my sophomore year. I like this piece the best because I had a lot of fun making it.

Q:  Tell us about the piece that received the award.
A:  The piece that received the award is the 3 faces project that I was assigned for AP Art. The subject of the piece is my 10 year old brother Sam, and I drew him in colored pencil making three different expressions. I abstracted the color scheme which is my favorite part because I think that it makes it more interesting and unexpected.

"Nuclear Shark" by Kyle Jankauskas

Kyle Jankauskas

Q: What types of art do you most like to create?
A:  I enjoy drawing from observation and creating a realistic look to what I am trying to perceive.

Q:  What is your favorite piece of art?

A: My favorite piece of art was my monochromatic from junior year, because it highlighted the different values or shades a color can hold.

Q:  Tell us about the piece that received the award.

A:  It is called a transformation, made with both regular and colored pencils. The piece was just the first idea that I came up with when I was told about the project. It took me a few classes to draw the figure and color it in full.

"Tiger" by Justin Phipps

Justin Phipps

Q: What types of art do you most like to create?
A:  The types of art I most like to create are graphite and/or colored pencil drawings.

Q:  What is your favorite piece of art?

A:  My favorite piece of art I own currently is an acrylic painting of a hummingbird I did last year. It is my favorite because that piece was the first time I worked with acrylics and I was not expecting the final product to come out as well as it did.

Q:  Tell us about the piece that received the award.

A:  The piece I received the award for was a tiger batik, that took approximately 24 hours. The part I most liked about the project is the process; at times it may have felt tedious but really was a great exercise in patience.

"View from the Third Floor" by Stephanie Poly

Stephanie Poly
Q: What types of art do you most like to create?
A:  As I continue to work with different mediums, I fall in love with new ways to make art. Recently I worked with Conté crayon for the first time to draw the human figure and found that I deeply enjoyed the entire process and the end product. Currently, however, I am getting back into painting which I must say is my favorite and most relaxing pastime.

Q:  What is your favorite piece of art?

A: My favorite piece of artwork thus far has to be the painting I created last year which was inspired by the style of Franz Marc. I have always loved painting but until last year I had never skewed from realism. The Franz Marc painting had me working with abstract colors and shapes for the first time. It was something new I had tried and loved.

Q:  Tell us about the piece that received the award.

A:  The piece I submitted was an 18x24 inch architectural pencil drawing looking down from the third floor of the school, through the window. The piece was very detailed and tedious to create but nevertheless I stuck with it. I am not entirely sure how long the piece took me to complete, I only know that when I started it there were leaves on the trees and by the end of its completion the leaves had fallen off. I dedicated a lot of my time to the drawing and am very pleased with the results.

"We're Not All Superman" by Somaiya Rowland

Somayia Rowland
Q: What types of art do you most like to create?
A:  I love to create art that makes you think. I want my art to evoke feelings and emotions in the viewer, or to simply awe them. I mostly draw, but I also sculpt, paint, collage, and do digital art. It’s important to have a variety of skills as an artist and to build a powerful portfolio.

Q:  Tell us about the piece that received the award.

A:  The piece I created was called "We're Not All Superman." I wanted to use the iconic superhero pose, a man holding his shirt open, and replace the insignia with the human body. I chose to take away the skin and leave only bones and organs to show that all people, superman or not, are the same inside. I wanted the piece to make people think, and allow them to find their own meaning in it, so I left it slightly ambiguous.

Announcements March 2 - 6, 2015

Morning Announcements
Congratulations to the Nipmuc Lab Band and the Nipmuc Jazz Ensemble who participated in the Central District MAJE Jazz Festival on Wednesday.  The Lab Band received a Bronze Medal with outstanding musician awards gong to Michael Davidshofer, Dean Sheehan, and Kyle Bernero.  The Jazz Ensemble received a Gold Medal, with outstanding musician awards going to Megan Mathieson, Eoin O'Connell, and Aiden Thieme.  With their Gold Medal rating, Jazz Ensemble will be participating in the MAJE State Finals on March 22nd in Framingham. 

Next week is Pi week!  Tuesday - Thursday of next week - bring in a canned good or make a donation to a food pantry for a Table Talk pie in honor of Pi week.

VHS applications for the 2015-2016 school year are now available in the media center.  If you are interested in signing up for a VHS class for next year, please see your school counselor and then pick up an application from the media center.  All applications are due by April 10th.

Attention all girls planning to play soccer in the fall:  There is a meeting after school on Wednesday, 3/11 at 2:30 in the cafeteria. 

Interested in playing JV Boys' volleyball?  Sign up in the office.  An informational meeting will be held on Monday, March 9th at 6 p.m.

The Media Center will be closed after school today - Wednesday, 3/4.

Mrs. V's & Mrs. Keough's Advisory groups are coordinating a donation campaign from March 4th - March 20th for the Mendon Senior Center.  The senior center is in need of anti-bacterial wipes, detergents, bathroom cleaners, and other household cleaners.  Donation boxes are in the media center, room 235 and room 300.  Items will be delivered on March 23rd.

Attention Sophomores!  Class ring ceremony and dinner is Saturday, March 28th.  Class dues must be paid to attend.  Both class dues and ticket forms can be found together on Sra. Moloney's teacher webpage, or check the Class of 2017 social media to find the direct link.

NHS  meeting - Thursday, March 5th at 7 a.m. in the auditorium.  Induction is Thursday night!

The Northbridge/Nipmuc Hockey Team will play Nashoba at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 5/4, in the second round of the playoffs.  Game will be played at New England Sports Center.  Come and support the team!

Attention Seniors!  Remember than in order to participate in any of the senior activities, including senior trip, class dues must be paid in full.

Need NHS service hours?  See Ms. Waterman in room 338 if you can help out with AP Science mock exams on Saturday, 3/21/15.

Interested in joining Ultimate Frisbee? Stop by  practices in the gym everyday after school 2:00 - 3:30.  Or see Alex Martin, Stephanie Esker, Jesse Charpentier.

News from the Athletic Department
A reminder that Monday, March 9th is the spring sports pre-season night - times and locations can be found on the bulletin board across from the athletic office.

School Counseling Center Announcements
Students who will be taking AP exams:  Please bring your payments for each exam you will be taking to the School Counseling Center.  The fee is $91 per exam.  Payment for the exams must be paid in full by March 20th.  If you have any questions regarding payment, please see Ms. Larracey.

Juniors - You will soon begin meeting with counselors for course selections for your senior year.  As a reminder:  Make sure that you have reviewed your teacher recommendations in iPass with your parents before choosing your classes.