NMS has a culture of continuous improvement--improvement in every aspect of teaching & learning and the student experience in order to support students being productive at their highest levels. We are in the business of student achievement and building a positive school culture--these are the only agendas at NMS that count!

Administrative Changes coming to NMS!

As was shared with faculty and staff in May and outlined in my email sent to all families on Friday, June 13, I have accepted a principalship in another district and will not be returning to NMS after this year. Ms. Janet Smith, NMS Assistant Principal, has taken a different role in the district and will also not be returning to NMS next year. Dr. Casavant will communicate the transition plans for the school soon.

Ms. Smith and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the students, staff, and families during our time here, through what were some of the most challenging years the industry of education (and elsewhere) has ever seen with the pandemic. We will always be proud of the work we've done, and will greatly miss everyone associated with NMS.

We especially would like to thank all of those who have been so wonderful to work with for their support and incredible partnership. The NMS students are wonderful and the faculty and staff have made working here a true pleasure. They deserve limitless support.

Best of luck to all NMS students, staff, and families in the coming years!

--Mrs. Mary LaFreniere and Ms. Janet Smith

Thank you to our guest morning announcers this past week!

While our usual morning announcers were away at Ecology School, this week we had two guest 6th graders (Evelyn Quinn, left, and Arianna DeMarco, right) filling in and doing an awesome job!

🎉 Congratulations to our May Students of the Month!

Chosen by staff, Students of the Month exemplify the core values of NMS, which include respect, perseverance, and integrity.  Students of the Month are also those who strive to meet our Shared Expectations of Be Nice, Work Hard, No Excuses, and Good Choices!  This month's selectees: (back row, left to right): Emma McCullin, Abigail Tebbetts, Sophia Tebbetts, Violet Vaillancourt; (front row, left to right): Isabella Marshall, Violet McCooe, Evan Howlett, Harper Champagne. Students of the Month are announced before the entire school each month.

Our last Students of the Month will be announced on Tuesday, June 17th! Look for the Live Feed post with their names and photo!

🌊 Ecology School 2025

The annual 7th Grade Field Trip to Maine for the week-long Ecology School experience took place this week. Thanks to Mrs. Chagnon, trip coordinator, as well as Mr. Schlundt, Mr. Dufour for accompanying the students on this milestone trip. NMS is also fortunate to have the support and time of parent chaperones Tamela Deveikis, Alexis Heininger, Alyssa Cormier, Heather Niemczura, Kevin Tomasetti, Matthew Boudreau who attended and spent a week making this trip happen!

📸 Click here to see pics from the week!

😎 Field Days & Field Trips! ☀️

Thank you to the food service department for their really awesome cookout set up for our field days! Students were treated to a fun day and a meal thanks to the food service staff who set up a great grilling station!

Click to see pictures from 5th and 6th grade field days!

Click here to see 6th Grade pics from Canobie Lake Park!

📖 Summer Reading information:

Here is the summer reading information for students entering grades 5-7 in the fall.

Don't forget the NMS Summer Reading Signature Page!

Check out all the details on the NMS Summer Reading website!

Supply Lists for 2025-2026

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Unified Arts: stay tuned and watch the Live Feed on the website!

⚽️ 7th Grade FIELD DAY is MONDAY! 💦

Be BIKE AWARE! 🚲

🪖Did you know it's state law that riders under 16 are required to wear a helmet?

The NRSD Student & Family Handbook also requires any students riding a bicycle to school to wear a helmet.

🚦 Did you know that there are laws governing the safe operation of a bicycles--including separate, additional laws for e-bikes--that all riders are required to follow?

Click here for Mass.gov's "Massachusetts laws about bicycles" for more information to avoid potential citations and consequences of inappropriate bicycle use.

Have FUN, stay SAFE!

Check out these awesome options offered by Family Resource Centers in Gardner!

Click here or on the icon to access their website!

Other helpful resources:

Mass 211 Call: 211

• 24/7

  emergency food, rent help paying your heating and utility bills, mental health counseling, health programs, public health and safety services, child care referrals, job resources, and other help for individuals, parents and families.

Mass Behavioral Health Helpline: Call/text: 833-773-2445

• 24/7 emergency/non-emergency support: The Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) connects individuals (children and adults) and families to the full range of treatment services for mental health and substance use offered in Massachusetts, including outpatient, urgent, and immediate crisis care. Call for real-time support, initial clinical assessment, and connection to the right evaluation and treatment. No insurance needed and over 200 languages available in real-time interpretation. 

Stay Connected!  Download the NRSD app and sign up to receive alerts for a specific school, or the district as a whole!  Go to the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android) to get the NRSD app and search "Narragansett Regional SD, MA"

Registration for Fall Sports is OPEN!

Click here for registration details!

Click here for the NRSD Athletics webpage!

Contact Mr. Brad Bond, NRSD Athletic Director: bbond@nrsd.org