Welcome to the Northbridge Public Schools
School Choice enrollment is currently open for grades K-12. Please call (508) 234-8156 to enroll.
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Miss a Connect-Ed Message?
Dial 1-877-REPLAY1 (1-877-737-5291) from the phone to which the message was sent to hear the messages that have been sent to you.
Northbridge Field House Open to Community Members
The Northbridge Public Schools and Northbridge High School are proud to announce public access to Veteran’s Memorial Field House for walking or jogging exercises in the early morning. The Field House will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. on Monday-Friday for Northbridge citizens that are 21 years of age and older and who choose to walk or jog the track in lieu of walking/jogging outside in the cold or inclement weather. The Northbridge Field House is open to Northbridge community members only.
This is a pilot program through April 30, 2010. The first day the Field House will be open is Monday February 22, 2010. All community members must sign in and out of the Field House. The Field House will be closed promptly at 7:00 a.m. Please note that visitors are not allowed in any areas of the high school other than the Field House. The weight room or the cardio equipment are not open to the public. Access is strictly limited to the Field House. The entrance on the east side of the Field House will be open—not the front door of the high school. The Field House will not be open during school vacations, holidays, snow days or when the opening of school is delayed.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Principal Gauthier at mpgauthier@nps.org or Superintendent Gorky at sgorky@nps.org.
Friends of Music Meeting
The next meeting is April 12th from 7-8pm in the NHS Band Room.
Join Us for the Senior Citizens and Friends Luncheon
WHEN: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
WHERE: Northbridge High School 427 Linwood Ave. Whitinsville
TIME: 11:30 TO 12:30
PRICE: $3.50 for a Delicious Meal
Click here for the menu and the upcoming luncheon schedule.
Evening of the Arts
The Northbridge Public Schools Art and Music departments will be showcasing student artwork and musical performing groups on the evening of April 29, 2010 at the middle school. An artshow will be held in the lobby at 6PM featuring music by the high school jazz ensemble, followed by a musical concert in the auditorium at 7 PM which includes performing groups from Balmer School, Middle School and High School.
School Committee's Proposed FY 2011 Budget
Click here for a copy of the School Committee's Proposed FY 2011 Budget..
PARENT LIBRARY SURVEY
The Northbridge Public School Libraries are in the process of collecting data to help write a new Five-Year Library Plan. We are looking for input from parents to help us write this plan. If you have a child at any one of the Northbridge schools, please help us by going to the website below and taking the short survey. Paper copies of the survey are also available in the office of each of the schools. Thank you.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2NXXBPD
Math Task Force Update
Click here for a copy of the Math Task Force Update presented to the School Committee on February 23, 2010.
Mrs. Travers' Class Census Video Project
Click here for the latest "Make Waves" video production about the 2010 US Census.
Northbridge High School to Induct 13 into Athletic Hall of Fame on April 3, 2010
Northbridge—Twelve outstanding athletes dating from 1940’s through the 90’s along with a standout men’s coach, will be inducted into the Northbridge High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the Northbridge High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. Click here for details.
NHS is highlighted in High School Today, a publication of the National Federation of State High School Associations
The article, “From Postgame Rituals to Pep Songs, High School Traditions Stand theTest of Time” highlights the Northbridge High School Band and Jimmy Verdone, first year music teacher and Band Director. The article is published on pages 14 & 15 of the February 2010 edition of High School Today.
Congratulations Jimmy and NHS band members!
Be Counted In 2010 ~ A Complete Count Helps Our Schools!
Northbridge Field House Open to Community Members
The Northbridge Public Schools and Northbridge High School are proud to announce public access to Veteran’s Memorial Field House for walking or jogging exercises in the early morning. The Field House will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. on Monday-Friday for Northbridge citizens that are 21 years of age and older and who choose to walk or jog the track in lieu of walking/jogging outside in the cold or inclement weather. The Northbridge Field House is open to Northbridge community members only.
This is a pilot program through April 30, 2010. The first day the Field House will be open is Monday February 22, 2010. All community members must sign in and out of the Field House. The Field House will be closed promptly at 7:00 a.m. Please note that visitors are not allowed in any areas of the high school other than the Field House. The weight room or the cardio equipment are not open to the public. Access is strictly limited to the Field House. The entrance on the east side of the Field House will be open—not the front door of the high school. The Field House will not be open during school vacations, holidays, snow days or when the opening of school is delayed.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Principal Gauthier at mpgauthier@nps.org or Superintendent Gorky at sgorky@nps.org.
This is a pilot program through April 30, 2010. The first day the Field House will be open is Monday February 22, 2010. All community members must sign in and out of the Field House. The Field House will be closed promptly at 7:00 a.m. Please note that visitors are not allowed in any areas of the high school other than the Field House. The weight room or the cardio equipment are not open to the public. Access is strictly limited to the Field House. The entrance on the east side of the Field House will be open—not the front door of the high school. The Field House will not be open during school vacations, holidays, snow days or when the opening of school is delayed.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Principal Gauthier at mpgauthier@nps.org or Superintendent Gorky at sgorky@nps.org.
Superintendent's Newsletter
Issue 3 of the Superintendent's Newsletter is now available here.
Preschool registration will take place from Feb 1- 26. The Northbridge Public School Preschool Program is an integrated program located at Northbridge Elementary School. The program serves 3 and 4 year old children. The goal of the program is to build self-esteem, encourage creative thinking and develop social interaction. The classrooms are integrated and staffed with a Massachusetts certified teacher and teaching assistants. The selection process is a lottery based system. To register stop into the main office any time between 9:00-3:30 during the month of February.
Preschool registration information click here
Announcement click here.
Online Payments: A Quicker and More Convenient Way to Pay
The Northbridge Public Schools is now accepting online payments. Please click here for more details.
School Opening Times
The school opening times for the Northbridge Public Schools will be ten minutes before the start of the school day.
| School | Opening Time | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Northbridge Elementary School | 8:20 AM | 8:30 AM |
| W.E. Balmer School | 8:05 AM | 8:15 AM |
| Northbridge Middle School | 7:30 AM | 7:40 AM |
| Northbridge High School | 7:10 AM | 7:20 AM (first bell) |
The school buildings will not be opening until ten minutes before the start of school to ensure the safety of our students.
District Improvement Plan
Click here for a copy of the District Improvement Plan.
Student Screenings
According to new Department of Public Health guidelines, students in grades 1, 4, 7 and 10 will be screened for height, weight, and Body Mass Index. Parents will receive the results of these screenings, along with an explanation of what the results mean. Parents and guardians who wish to waive this screening may do so in writing to their childs's school nurse.
Northbridge Schools are the BEST!!
Thank you Peter Reynolds!
Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities are opening and closing fast! Apply now to work with the wonderful Northbridge Public School System!
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