Newburyport High School
The Port Where Tradition and Innovation Converge
Upcoming Events
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March 25, 2025
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March 26, 2025
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March 27, 2025
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM NHS Blood Drive by the National Honor Society
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March 28, 2025
11:45 AM NHS Early Release - 11:45
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April 2, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM International Cultural Festival
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April 3, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM NHS College and Career Fair
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April 4, 2025
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April 9, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:25 PM NHS School Council Meeting
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM National Art Honor Society
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April 10, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM NHS National Honor Society Induction
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April 16, 2025
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM Poetry Soup
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April 18, 2025
11:45 AM NHS Early Release - 11:45
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April 21, 2025
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April 22, 2025
News
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2023-24 Strategic Plan Year in Review
We are proud to share our work and pursue our mission to be “the port where innovation and tradition converge."
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Former New England Patriot Super Bowl Champion Visits the Nock!
Our middle schoolers welcomed Devin Wyman, former New England Patriot and two time Superbowl Champion to the Nock for an exciting assembly!
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NHS Visits Atria Senior Living Center
Newburyport High School’s cheerleaders, band members, and football players recently brightened the day for residents at Atria Senior Living Center.
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Nock Story Corp Featured on "The Daily Show"
From host Mary Jacobsen: “This week I'm delighted to talk with Eric Schildge and Jen Groskin, 8th grade English and Language Arts teachers at Nock Middle School, who will talk about the StoryCorps style community interview project they recently supervised at Nock Middle School.
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NPS Performing Arts Festival Sponsored by IFS and the NEF
It may have been a little overcast, but the NPS performing arts students still shone brightly! On May 18th the NPS performing arts teachers hosted their annual festival. Performances included choral, orchestra, band, dance, and theater students.
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Bresnahan STEM Fair
On May 23rd the Bresnahan School hosted their annual STEM Fair. Thanks to the generous support of the PTO and many parent volunteers, STEM teacher Kristin Spinney hosted a day-long exploration of science and engineering.
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Molin Students Celebrate Poetry
Thank you to the PTO for funding a visiting artist and author creativity workshop for our fourth graders. Ron and Amy Schmidt of Loose Leashes shared their creative process by leading the students in an interactive brainstorming and idea-generating session.
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Class of '24 Celebrates their Last Day of Classes!
Congratulations to our seniors! We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at graduation on June 2nd at 11 AM!
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Performing Arts Festival May 18!
Please join us at Newburyport's Waterfront Park for a celebration of the performing arts! Students from all grades will perform throughout the day. See link for schedule. Thank you to the Institution for Savings and Newburyport Education Foundation for supporting our Festival!
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District News
Follow link for welcome to new Director of Pupil Services, Brad Brooks as well as a note from Superintendent Gallagher
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2024-25 Preschool Information
Learn about the Bresnahan Preschool Program! January 23rd at 7:00 PM. Follow link for more details
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2022.23 Year in Review
2022-23 was a great year to be a Clipper! Follow link for our 22-23 Strategic Plan Update
School Announcements
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Friday, March 14, 2025 Day 3
Hey NHS, let's all wish Bay Schumacher good luck in his northeastern junior district band concert, tomorrow morning! Bay is the sole representative from Newburyport in a district of 60 schools, and this is his second consecutive year of earning this privilege.
And for a bonus, Mr. Cohen's son is the sole representative from Triton in his first attempt at district band. Congratulations Bay and Mr. Cohen!
For any student who has been asked to participate in today's pep rally, there will be a brief meeting in the cafeteria at the end of G Block to take attendance and go over the pep rally agenda.
Sophomore semi tickets are on sale today until Wednesday March 19th! They are $15 dollars for sophomores and $20 dollars for all other grades. Get tickets during your lunch or in the morning in room 228!
To all juniors that played a sport this year: please be sure to order your free boosters sweatshirt during lunch today: This is for juniors only
Want to go to Europe next year? We have two exciting trips planned. Check your school email for an invitation to the travel information meeting on March 19th. Space is limited to RSVP right away! Have questions? Stop by the College & Career center
To close out our week, I have a quote from Former President Ronald Reagan: “Never let the things you can’t do stop you from doing what you can”
On that note, have a fabulous weekend everyone.
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Mar 12, 2025 Day 1
For an update on Spirit Week:
The winners of the raffle on Monday were:
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Tom Mettling
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Austin Yim
The winners of the raffle on Tuesday were:
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Bhavy Patel
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Rachel Kinney
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Kayden Shrauger
The winners can pick up their prize in the nutrition room
Seniors are in the lead for penny wars, keep it up!
Are you interested in representing your class in the upcoming Pep Rally Obstacle Course? If so, meet with Mr. Pace TODAY in Room 342 at the start of Clipper Block. The meeting will last approximately 10–15 minutes. Please sign up in Enriching Students or obtain a pass to attend. Class officers are encouraged to attend, as additional aspects of the pep rally will also be discussed.
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Tuesday, March 11 Day 3
Are you interested in a nursing career? Do you want to gain insights and information about the nursing profession? The red cross club is hosting a speaker with 23 years of nursing experience at Mass General Hospital. To attend, use enriching students to sign up for the red cross speaker event: this Wednesday during Clipper Block in the college and career center.
The NHS Yearbook will meet today after school in room 340.
"The Investment Club meets right after school today in the College and Career Center. Today's presentation will be about common mistakes that new investors make, and how to avoid them."
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Friday, March 7 Day 1
Spring Sports Registration Closes on March 9th – please register ASAP
Attention Newburyport high school! IF YOU are interested in joining the CLIPS Leadership Mentor program next school year, applications are being accepted. Swing by the library and grab an application and apply today! Application deadline is , Monday April,21st
Today during Clipper block there will be a concert performance in the auditorium by the Roebling piano trio. If you are interested, and of course you're interested, sign up for Mr. Cohen's Clipper block, check in for attendance, and then head up to the performance. You will love it!
Today is the last day to turn in your travel photograph for the upcoming travel photography exhibit which will premiere on April 2nd during the International Cultural Festival. Open to all students and staff.
Next week is Spirit Week! The themes are USA on Monday, Celeb dress up or a jersey on Tuesday, Gray outfit on Wednesday, Pajamas on Thursday and School Colors on Friday for the pep rally! There will also be penny wars going on all week as well as popcorn being sold by the Student Council on Wednesday during all three lunches.
-I have a quote by MLK
”if you can’t fly, then run.
If you can’t run,then walk.
If you can’t walk, then crawl.
But by all means, keep moving.
Take those words of wisdom into today, and from all of use here in the main office, have a great weekend.
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Thursday, March 6 DAY 3
Spring Sports Registration Closes on March 9th – please register ASAP
On Friday during Clipper block there will be a concert performance in the auditorium by the Roebling piano trio. If you are interested, and of course you're interested, sign up for Mr. Cohen's Clipper block, check in for attendance, and then head up to the performance. You will love it!
Attention Newburyport high school! If you are interested in joining the clips leadership mentor program next year, applications are being accepted. swing by the library and grap an application and apply today. The application deadline is Friday, April 14th.
Next week is Spirit Week! The themes are USA on Monday, Celeb dress up on Tuesday, Groupfit on Wednesday, Pajamas on Thursday and School Colors on Friday for the pep rally! There will also be penny wars going on all week as well as popcorn being sold by the Student Council on Wednesday during all three lunches.
Only 2 days left to turn in your travel photograph and participate in 3rd annual travel photography exhibit open to all students, teachers and staff! Ms. Maconi sent you an email on Monday with instructions on how to participate. go check it out! submissions close at the end of the day Friday.
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uesday, March 4 Day 1
Spring Sports Registration Closes on March 9th – please register ASAP
girls tennis meeting today @ 3:00 in room 118.
This month's Poetry Soup will be this Wednesday, March 5, starting at 7:15 pm in room 118. Our guest speaker will be the amazing Harlym 1-two-5. Everyone is invited to attend and get inspired.
On Friday during Clipper block there will be a concert performance in the auditorium by the Roebling piano trio. If you are interested, and of course you're interested, sign up for Mr. Cohen's Clipper block, check in for attendance, and then head up to the performance. You will love it!
Next week is Spirit Week! The themes are USA on Monday, Celeb dress up on Tuesday, Groupfit on Wednesday, Pajamas on Thursday and School Colors on Friday for the pep rally! There will also be penny wars going on all week as well as popcorn being sold by the Student Council on Wednesday during all three lunches. ‘
The yearbook club will meet after school in room 340
There will be a boys lacrosse meeting today at 3:15 in room 118 next to the cafe
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Monday, March 3 Day 3
Spring Sports Registration Closes on March 9th – please register ASAP
girls tennis meeting on Tuesday, March 4th @ 3:00 in room 118.
This month's Poetry Soup will be this Wednesday, March 5, starting at 7:15 pm in room 118. Our guest speaker will be the amazing Harlym 1-two-5. Everyone is invited to attend and get inspired.
Next week is Spirit Week! The themes are USA on Monday, Celeb dress up on Tuesday, Groupfit on Wednesday, Pajamas on Thursday and School Colors on Friday for the pep rally! There will also be penny wars going on all week as well as popcorn being sold by the Student Council on Wednesday during all three lunches.
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Friday February 28 Day 2
Springs Sports Registration is open – please register ASAP
Join us for an exciting adaptation of the production, “The Merchant of Venice” put on by the NHS theater department. The show displays a classical Shakespearen performance now in the setting of the 1960’s. The show is 40 minutes long, Today at 3:15 There is no cost, but donations are appreciated. Additionally, they will be performing this show at St. John’s prep as part of a statewide theater competition. So cheer them on and break a leg to all of the members of the cast and crew.
Seniors you have a chance to proof your entry for this year's yearbook, please see the list posted outside of 245 for the window of time you may proof your entry and photo. This will be the only time this is available. Students should see Mrs LeBlanc during lunch block or at the start or end of the day.
Junior Prom tickets are on sale this week in the cafe during all three lunches. Prom will be held on March 28 at Atkinson Country Club. Cost is $70 for NHS Juniors and $85 for any other students. We can take cash, check, or Venmo. Friday will be the last day you will be able to purchase your tickets.
The mock trial team will be participating in regionals on Sunday for the first time, good luck!
Tom and Thomas’ quote of the week is “You'll have bad times, but that'll always wake you up to the good stuff you weren't paying attention to"-Good Will Hunting.