The Woolie Way - Your Monthly Path to Millbury Pride
Back to School Update
Greetings
Good afternoon, Woolie families!
We are getting ready for an exciting start to the school year! Our staff is spending these final days preparing, planning, and making sure we are ready to welcome students back through our doors. There is a great energy around MHS, and we can’t wait to get started together.
As we look ahead to our opening days, we know the first day can bring a mix of excitement and nerves. This edition of the Woolie Way newsletter includes some important logistical information to help Wednesday, September 2, go as smoothly as possible.
We’re ready, we’re excited, and we’re looking forward to welcoming our Woolies back!
Regards,
Chris Lowe
Student Spotlight
Class of 2027
We want to start the year by celebrating the Class of 2027, as they officially begin their final year of high school next week!
This is a wonderful group of young people, and we’re excited to watch them make the most of their senior year, create lasting memories, and leave their mark on our school community. We hope they take time to enjoy the moments, big and small, that make this final year so special.
A special thank you to their class advisors, Ms. Taryn Holman and Mr. Andrew Turco, for all they do to support, encourage, and help make this year memorable for the Class of 2027.
We can’t wait to see what this group accomplishes!
Class of 2032
We’re excited to welcome the Class of 2032, our newest Woolies, as they officially begin their journey at Millbury Memorial Junior-Senior High School! It was a pleasure to meet with so many of you at our Ice Cream Social this past week.
This is the start of an exciting new chapter filled with opportunities to try new things, discover interests, build friendships, and grow along the way. We’re looking forward to getting to know this wonderful group of young people and watching them find their place in our school community.
A special welcome to the Class of 2032. We’re so glad you’re here, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! Once a Woolie, always a Woolie!
From the Millbury Public Library
Housekeeping/Reminders
Check out the video below to learn more about our school!
Want to learn more about the amazing things taking place at MHS? Check out the video below that our students made!
School Doors Open at 7:20 am
Students will be welcomed into the building starting at 7:20.
Please prioritize your drop-off accordingly, as we cannot have students in the building prior to 7:20 am.
Morning Drop Off Pattern Bus Drop Off in the Front, Parent Drop Off in the Back (until All Buses Depart)
Please note our Morning Drop Off Pattern:
Our buses stage in the front of the building prior 7:20 am. After the buses depart, parent/guardian drop-off can take place in the front of the building.
When dropping off in the front, students should be entering through the cafeteria door entrance, NOT the High School Main Entrance.
Parent drop-off will occur in the back of the building with allocated drop-off zones prior to 7:20.
Students will be allowed in the buildings starting at 7:20 am.
Morning Breakfast Served from 7:20 - 7:35 in the cafeterias
Students can access morning breakfast in both cafeterias from 7:20 to 7:35 am.
Late Bus Day: Thursdays beginning September 10
Our late bus day at the Junior-Senior High School is Thursday throughout the school year. Our late bus will begin running the week of September 10.
Our staff stays after various days, which is worked out individually with students and families, as needed. If you have a question about your child staying after for extra help, please reach out directly to the specific teacher via email.
Students not staying after with teachers or for an activity should depart at the conclusion of the day.
Students waiting to be picked up must stay in the main foyer of the high school, awaiting pickup.
AP Summer Work Due
A friendly reminder to all of our students enrolled in AP classes that their AP summer work is due to their classroom teachers within the first week(s) of school.
Please check Google Classroom for more information about the specifics associated with their respective course, as it may vary from class to class.
Be sure to check out our website that we keep updated throughout the year!
If you haven't had the opportunity to check out our new website, please take a look!
Lots of information is available to our Woolie community.
Please see the image below that has been shared with our students and staff regarding Chromebook issues.
We ask all families to be proactive when there is an issue with the devices, as we want to ensure that all of our students have access to devices on a daily basis.
Additionally, we ask that students charge their devices nightly. We encourage all students to keep their chargers at home, as they should be coming to school with a full battery from being charged the night before. Each classroom is outfitted with a charging station in the event that a device needs a quick charge.
There is a direct link to our IT websitefor more information related to Chromebook responsibility.
Woolie Gear Fridays
As part of building community within the halls of our building, all students and staff are encouraged to wear either Woolie Gear or our School Colors- Maroon and Gold.
If you are interested in acquiring Woolie Gear, please check our 24/7 webstore, which is linked at the bottom of the newsletter.
Additionally, throughout the school year, our Classes, Clubs, and Organizations host a variety of apparel fundraisers, which will provide options for additional Woolie gear.
Our Schedule This Month
August 24
1st Day of Fall Sports Practices
August 26
New Teacher Orientation Day #1
August 27
School Committee Meeting: @ 6:00 pm in the HS Media Center
August 31
Staff Professional Development Day #1
September 1
State Primary Election Voting: in Cafes A and B
Staff Professional Development Day #2
September 2
Opening Day with Students
7th Grade Mini-Tours
Senior Class Fundraiser - Custom Clothes: September 2 - 8
September 3
Junior Class Meeting: @ 1:01
September 4
Student Council Presents - Senior Sunrise: from 5:00 - 7:30 am @ Alumni Field
Freshmen Class Meeting: @ 9:45
Sophomore Class Meeting: @ 12:02
September 7 - No School: Observance of Labor Day
September 8
Senior Courtyard Privileges begin during 1st and 2nd Lunch
7th-Grade Class Meeting: @ 8:33
8th-Grade Class Meeting: @ 9:51
September 9
Senior Class Meeting: @7:40
September 10
Late Buses Begin
School Committee Meeting: @ 6:00 pm in the HS Media Center
September 15
iReady Math - Grades 7 and 8
Staff Faculty Meeting: @ 2:05
September 16
Clubs and Activities Fair - Hosted by Student Council: @ 8:33 in the Media Center and Library
September 17
iReady Reading - Grades 7 and 8
September 22 - October 2
Senior Class Fundraiser: License Plate Frames
September 22
School Council: @ 8:30 in the Principal's Conference Room
September 23
Freshman Field Trip: Freshman Hike @ Wachusett
September 24
School Committee Meeting: @ 6:00 pm in the HS Media Center
September 25
College Fair **Tentatively Scheduled as we find an alternative location due to the gymnasium
September 28 - October 9
Freshman Fundraiser: Apparel
September 28
Tri-M Induction
October 1
School Picture Day - More information to follow
October 2 and 3
Homecoming Weekend and MPS Block Party
Looking Ahead
October 1
School Picture Day
October 2 and 3
Homecoming Weekend - More information to come
Previously Shared Information
School Council Representation
Below you will find a brief overview of what the School Council is and represents. I encourage all stakeholders to participate in the School Council as it offers multiple perspectives into the happenings of a school building and community, as well as shared responsibilities in progressing the school forward.
School Council meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 8:30 am. If you are interested in participating on the school council, please send a letter of intent email to my administrative assistant, Mrs. Nikol Mulligan, at nmulligan@millburyschools.org.
School Council Overview
The Law:
A school council is a representative school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, community members, and, at the secondary level, students, required to be established by each school pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 59C.
Council Membership:
The principal is responsible for establishing the membership of the School Council “pursuant to a representative process approved by the superintendent and school committee,” and to define the size and composition of the council. The following stipulations were considered when the junior-senior high school council was established:
Parents “have parity with professional personnel on the school councils.”
“Not more than 50% percent of the council shall be non-school members.” Non-school members” are defined as members who are “other than parents, teachers, students, and staff at the school.”
The membership of the school councils “should be broadly representative of the school building and community.”
