Tuesday, September 26, 2023                              Today is a Day 3

Reminder that the club fair is happening today during lunch periods

 Global Scholars Club will have its first monthly meeting this Thursday, Sept 28th at 5:30 pm in the school library. This meeting is mandatory for all members of the April Cuba trip but we hope to see all members.

Interested in learning how you can be a Global Scholar? This club is open to all students and there will be an informational meeting for new members on Oct 2nd right after school in room 045J. 

A quick reminder to Juniors and Seniors. Today we have the University of Mass Dartmouth at 9am, the US Marine Corps at 10am, and University of New England at 12pm.  The visit will take place in the College and Career Center. Register in Naviance and see Mr. Smith for a pass. 

Looking for a way to get community service hours? Or how about wanting to join a club to make a difference in your community, gain leadership experience, and spread the knowledge of life-saving skills, all while meeting new people and having fun with friends? The Red Cross Club is seeking new members and they need you! Not convinced yet, come to the introductory meeting next Wednesday, October 4th, at 7:40 A.M. in room 337, or come ask questions at the club table during lunch this Thursday.

This is a quick reminder to all students that we are hosting the Greater Essex County College & Career Fair tomorrow Wednesday, September 27th from 6pm-7:30pm in the NHS Gym. All are welcome to attend.  At this time we have 113 colleges and universities registered and 19 different community partner organizations.  Please see the email from Mr. Smith with the link for the list of updated colleges and community partners attending and a list of questions to ask and be thinking about in order to prepare for the fair.  

ATTENTION SENIORS!!!

CAP & GOWN ORDERING INFORMATION

Place your order directly online at:

https://buildagrad.com/newburyporths

Ordering Window is open from:

September 21, 2023 – January 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm

Please order now so the process is not delayed

Cap & Gown Package Cost (cap, gown, tassel & stole):   $28.50

Cap & Gown & Extra Tassel Package (cap, gown, 2 tassels & stole): $34.00

Tassel Only: $5.50

**PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HIT THE : “PAY NOW BUTTON” (IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THIS STEP THE ORDER WILL BE INCOMPLETE

You will receive an email once your regalia registration is complete. The email will be from BUILD A GRAD. This email order confirmation contains all the necessary details regarding  your regalia order. Your Order Number will be on this order confirmation. Students will receive their caps & gowns during NHS cap & gown pick up day-date TBD.

Regalia services for NHS are provided by BALFOUR. If you need assistance please call: 1-800-683-4771 from 8:30-4:30 CST Mon-Fri or email: Customer_service@buildagrad.com  or andscholasticgroup@gmail.com

To better serve you, please include your name, include Newburyport High School and a short message regarding your concern and they will get back to you as soon as possible. If you call the high school in regards to your order – we will direct you to the phone number/emails above.

Thank you!

Thursday, September 21, 2023                                   Today is a Day 3

Are you interested in a national music honors society? Did you even know there was such a thing? See Mr. Cohen in room 9, or look for a table at the club fair during lunch. 

If you are interested in joining a community service club, come join the Leos!  There will be a SHORT informational meeting in room 328, Ms. Taggart's room on Monday 9/25 at  3:45 right after school.  

Attention all students: Are you interested in representing your school at this Friday's pep rally? Are you looking for an opportunity to let your school spirit shine? If so, please plan to attend a brief meeting after school today in room 348, and be sure to bring ideas and excitement.

the results of the 2026 Class Officer elections are as follows:

President JJ Rodriguez

Vice President Michael Mohoric

Treasurer Maddie Jackman

Secretary Christian Brown

Historian Calleigh Curran

Executive Board Samantha Morris, Drew Pavao, and recent appointments Eve LeBlanc and Meryl Amaral and Parker Schmidt

Ms. LeBlanc is asking all Officers to meet in the Student Support Office at the end of the day today, and if possible at 7:45 tomorrow morning. Class members still interested in joining our executive board or assisting with upcoming class events are welcome to attend as well. These will be two very brief meetings to work out scheduling and upcoming dates.

Tuesday, September 19 2023                     Today is a Day One

Today we have advisory for the first half of clipper block. All students should log into enriching students to make an appointment with a teacher for the gold portion of clipper block

The first Poetry Soup of this school year will take place this Wednesday night, gathering at 7 pm for a 7:15 start in room 118, There will be an open mike followed by our guest poet, internationally recognized spoken word artist, Cole Rodriguez, who has participated in several National Poetry Slams. Everyone is invited to come express what matters to you or just enjoy being in the audience to listen. You will definitely be inspired!

If you are interested in being a member of the Mock Trial Team there will be a meeting right after school on Wednesday in room 228. 

There will be an info meeting for ART CLUB at 2:50 after school in Mr. Smith's Room 11 this Wednesday. If you can't make the meeting, go visit Mr. Smith for more info (or scan the QR code on his door).

Attention Sophomores 

Class Officer Speeches are today during Clipper Block. If you still need to turn in any items to run for office please get them to Mrs LeBlanc ASAP. All students running for office must turn in their Nomination Form, a copy of their Speech, and fill out the Google Form.

Please see Mrs. LeBlanc with any questions.

Monday, September 18 2023

There is a current member meeting for the National Art Honor Society today, September 18th in room 056A right after school.

The first Poetry Soup of this school year will take place this Wednesday night, gathering at 7 pm for a 7:15 start in room 118, There will be an open mike followed by our guest poet, internationally recognized spoken word artist, Cole Rodriguez, who has participated in several National Poetry Slams. Everyone is invited to come express what matters to you or just enjoy being in the audience to listen. You will definitely be inspired!

 If you are interested in being a member of the Mock Trial Team there will be a meeting right after school Wednesday in room 228. 

The NHS yearbook will hold its first meeting today after school in room 245. New members are welcome to attend.

Attention Sophomores, any sophomore who is planning to run for class office, you must have your paperwork and a copy of your speech submitted to Mrs LeBlanc before lunch today.

Friday, September 15, 2023 

There is a current member meeting for the National Art Honor Society on Monday, September 18th in room 056A right after school.

The NHS Yearbook will hold its first meeting on Monday after school in room 245

Monday, September 11, 2023

Auditions for the fall play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, are today at 3 and tomorrow at 4:30. More information can be found on the bulletin board outside of room 111. 

The Interact Club will have its first meeting Tuesday, September 12 at 7:45 a.m. in room 330. All are welcome to attend.

All students in the Global Citizenship Program please sign up for Ms Maconi's Gold Clipper Block for this Wednesday, September 13th. This is a mandatory meeting. Information in Google Classroom

There will be a National Art Honor Society Meeting for current members only on Monday, Sept 18th immediately after school in room 045A. 

The Environmental Club will hold their first meeting today at Atkinson Park at 6:00 pm weather permitting – please look for updates – on the NHS Instagram Page

September 8, 2023

Friday

Happy Friday Clippers! 

The first Sailbot meeting is this coming Monday, September 11th, at 5pm in room 340.

The RWDC team will meet immediately after school on Thursday, September 14th in room 340.

Vacancy on Whittier Tech School Committee

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School is looking for a Newburyport Representative for their School Committee. This is to fill the balance of a 3-year term beginning immediately and ending on March 31, 2024. 

Newburyport residents who are interested in serving are asked to send a letter of interest to Mayor Sean Reardon at CJackson@CityofNewburyport.com no later than September 19, 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact Maureen Lynch, Whittier Superintendent, mlynch@whittier.tec.ma.us at 978-373-4101.