Annual DECA Cookout

The weather improved just in time for us to celebrate our annual DECA cookout this afternoon. Many thanks to our DECA students as well as Mr. Perras and Mr. Cody for their work in putting the event together. Thanks, also, to Officer Ambrosino, Chief Bradley, and members of the Upton Police Department who donated their time and services to work the grills for us today. 

In addition to the cookout, our students had the chance to hold a class meeting and participate in the club and activities fair. The fair showcased all of the available extracurricular options available to our students. 

Thank you, Nipmuc DECA!

Weekly Announcements: September 9-13

Nipmuc Morning Announcements

Week of September 9-13, 2013

• The DECA Cookout and Club Fair is scheduled for Friday, September 13th.  School lunch will not be provided on that day.  Cookout tickets are on sale in the school store now until Thursday, 9/12, for $5.  Tickets purchased on the day of the cookout will be $6. 
• Club Fair representatives must have their posters and handout materials approved by Mrs. Moran during breaks in the Gathering Room on Thursday, 9/12.  Set up of your booths will take place after school on Thursday. 
• Sophomores and Juniors interested in learning more about the National Honor Society should meet with NHS Advisor Mrs. Kyrka in room 217 during either break on Thursday, 9/12.
• Applications for September driver education classes are available in the main office and on the school website.  Afternoon classes will be held at Nipmuc from September 16-27 every day after school at Nipmuc from 2:15 - 5:00. The evening class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 5 weeks from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. beginning September 17th.  Students must return a completed application and payment to the office by September 14th.
• Any students looking for service hours for the National Honor Society, please see Mr. Leaver.
• Attention Nipmuc!  Homecoming Weekend Bonfire is Friday, 9/27 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 28th from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at Nipmuc.  Ticket sales begin on Wednesday, 9/18.  Tickets will be sold at both breaks in the cafeteria.  Bonfire ticket is $3 and a dance ticket is $14.  If you plan to attend both events, you can purchase both for $16.  Home to see everyone there!
• For the first time, Nipmuc will be co-oping with Northbridge High School this winter in swimming and wrestling.  Any students interested in either sport should see Mr. Leaver as soon as possible for more information.
• NHS students will be offering tutoring in most math, science, English, and world language classes starting in the beginning of October.  Tutoring is held Monday through Thursday int he media center from 2:00 - 3:20 p.m. A schedule of tutoring sessions for all subjects will be posted on the bulletin board in the media center. 

Guidance Announcements

September 9-27, 2013

• Admission counselors from Roanoke College, University of Vermont, Hampshire College and Wheaton College will hold information sessions in the guidance office this month.  Sign up in the guidance office if you would like to learn more about these colleges and to receive a pass to attend.
• Attention Sophomores and Juniors:  It is now time to register to take the PSAT scheduled for Wednesday, October 16th at 7:30 a.m.  All sophomores should register with Mrs. Moore in the guidance office to take the PSAT and pick up a study booklet.  The registration fee for sophomores is being paid by a MMSI grant.  The registration fee for juniors is $25 cash or check made payable to Nipmuc Regional High School.  Deadline to register is Thursday, October 10th.
• An Upton resident is looking for a babysitter for Wednesday afternoons for approximately 2 hours.  Please see Mrs. Moore in the guidance office for more details about this opportunity.
• Attention Seniors:  If you have not returned your completed pink Parent Brag Sheet and yellow College Information Sheet to your guidance counselor before you left for summer break, please complete them now so that your counselor can write your college letter of recommendation!
• Students are reminded to check the Guidance Blog for up-to-date information on college open houses, scholarships and general guidance information.

Back to School Night

We are looking forward to hosting Back to School Night on Thursday evening from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Nipmuc. Back to School Night provides a chance for parents to follow their child's schedule, learn about the curriculum, and meet our teachers. We hope you are able to join us.

In addition, during Back to School Night we will provide a preview of the club and activities fair that will take place at Nipmuc on Friday, September 13. This fair will give our students a chance to learn about all of the extracurricular clubs that are available at our school.

During the evening junior Chereen Chalak will be running a bake sale to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. As part of her project, Chereen will be participating in a five-mile fundraising walk in Boston on October 6. Please stop by Chereen's table in the school lobby to support this effort. 

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on Thursday night. 

Included below you will find a copy of the Nipmuc Club and Activities Guide. Additionally, you will find a copy of the schedule for the evening. 

(Please note that documents may not be visible on mobile devices.)

Club and Activities Guide:


Back to School Night Schedule:

Calendar of Events/School Picture Day

Good afternoon,
I hope everyone had a great first week of school. It was wonderful to have our students back with us this week.

To help with your planning, attached you will find the Nipmuc events calendar for the 2013-2014 school year.  You can also find events posted on the calendar on the Nipmuc web page.  In addition, the sports schedule can be found at dualvalleyconference.org or under the athletics tab on the Nipmuc web page.

Please note that school picture day is scheduled for Friday, September 6th.  All students are required to have their photo taken for complimentary school I.D. purposes.  If you wish to purchase a photo package, you must submit an order form with payment at the time the photo is taken.  Forms can be picked up in the Nipmuc Media Center prior to September 6th.

Calendar of Events (may not be visible on tablets or mobile devices):


Thank you and have a great weekend  - John Clements

First Day of School: Student Schedules

Good afternoon,
We are looking forward to welcoming all of our students back to school tomorrow. Our teachers have been working hard in preparation for your arrival. We're excited to have students back with us in the morning.

As students arrive in the building, they will be asked to pick up their schedules for the 2013-14 school year. Schedules can be found in the following locations:
Freshmen - Auditorium
Sophomores - Cafeteria
Juniors and Seniors - Gym

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!