I hope this letter finds you well and excited to have your child start a new school year. We are making final preparations for the beginning of school, and we are looking forward to welcoming all students back on Thursday, September 5th and seeing Grade 9 and new students during their orientation day on Wednesday, September 4th.

Over the first 2 days of school, we have adjusted the schedule so that students can reacclimate to school, both academically and socially. On Sept 5th and 6th, students will have time to meet with their advisors, review and practice school and class routines, participate in grade level assemblies, and learn about school year goals. They will also cycle through all of their classes and review course syllabi and objectives. Our 3-day rotating schedule will begin on September 9th and our first rally of the school year will happen on September 20th.

Overall, our intent is to ensure all students have a great start to school that propels them towards a fun and successful year marked by their own growth and achievement.

Please take time to read the information below. You will find updates on:

• Important Dates to Know

• Forms and Materials to be Completed or Reviewed

• Technology Access

• Guidance Counselor Assignments

• Summer Reading Reminder

• Social Media to Follow-us

• the School Council

• School Year Calendar

• Initial Athletics Schedule

Have a Great Night and Go Clippers!

Recognizing how quickly calendars fill-up once summer ends, I wanted to provide you with some dates of interest. Please click on this 2024/25 Important Dates Link to see this information.

Also don’t forget to follow us on various social media accounts.

The beginning of school involves the collection of important student information. Please use this link to view the materials you will need to complete and return or just review. You will also be able to access all forms on the “Forms” tab on the high school website.

• ASPEN: For issues regarding Aspen, please send an email to: aspen@newburyport.k12.ma.us. Please include your full name, the full name of your student, their graduation year, and the school they're currently attending.

• ALL OTHER: For general technology issues, please send an email to: support@newburyport.k12.ma.us. Please include your full name, the full name of your student, their graduation year, and the school they're currently attending.

• Please click on this link to view your students’ counselor assignment.

• Also, as a reminder, if there are any issues or concerns with a student’s schedule please email schedule@newburyport.k12.ma.us . Students have until September 22nd when they return to school to meet with their counselors for schedule changes that include being under-enrolled or enrolled in the wrong classes.

Information for summer reading can be found on the library portion of our website. As always, we encourage students to read beyond what is expected for the summer.

The school council is responsible for providing input into the high school’s improvement plan, budget and student handbook. The council consists of the building principals, parents, teachers, community members, and students.

Last school year, Renee Ames, Amber Barbere, Stacey Gijsbers, Laurie Kench served as the parent representatives on the council. Renee, Amber, and Stacey will continue to complete their terms and Laurie’s seat will be open as she has completed her 2-year commitment.

If you are interested in running for a seat on the School Council, please complete this nomination form by Thursday, Sept 5 at 5:00 PM. If necessary, an election will take place in mid-September.

Thank you, Laurie, for your time spent on the council over the past 2 years.

Here is a link to the school year daily schedule rotation in Google Calendar. Please have your student join the calendar. If their notifications are set to “on,” this will notify them of the daily schedule rotation and give them access to adjusted schedules that happen at certain times of the school year.

For Parents, here is a spreadsheet version of the google calendar.

With the atheltics season starting in a few days, here is a one-pager that shares inital practices for each of the fall sports teams. Coaches for each of their respective sports have also shared practice and tryout information as well.