Weekly News and Notes

Good afternoon,

Some updates in advance of the long weekend:

Midyear Exam Schedule

We have half-days next week for our midyear exams. The schedule is linked here. All our students are expected to be present if they have exams scheduled, and there are some periods where students will be presenting projects for their mid-year or final assessment in the class.

In case of snow, the exam day will move to the next day, and exams will push to the following week.

Skills Capital Grant

From a press release shared this afternoon to the staff and community:

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Tiano is proud to announce that Uxbridge High School and its Innovation Pathway has been named a recipient of a Skills Capital Grant in the amount of $119,489.

Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito created the Workforce Skills Cabinet in 2015, bringing together the Secretariats of Education, Labor and Workforce Development and Housing and Economic Development in order to align education, economic development and workforce policies, and to strategize around how to meet employers’ demand for skilled workers in each region of the state. “It is gratifying to see the forward thinking, dedication, and hard work of our high school, in conjunction with our partners in Uxbridge and the Blackstone Valley, be recognized by the Governor and his Cabinet,” said Dr. Tiano. “This is a highly competitive grant that reflects the direction in which this district is headed. Even without the award, providing the skills and experience for post-graduate opportunities for all of our students while they are still in public school is the right work.” The goal of the Skills Capital Grants is to help high schools, colleges and other educational institutions invest in the most up-to-date training equipment to give their students an advantage when they continue in their chosen field or particular area of study. The Skills Capital Grants cover a broad array of fields, from construction and engineering to healthcare and hospitality.

Parent Conferences

We will be hosting parent-teacher conferences on Friday, February 1 in the afternoon. More information on signups with be forthcoming.

Week That Was

Here's a look back at the Week That Was:

Have a great long weekend!

Mike Rubin, Principal