Narragansett Regional High School

Principal’s Flyer #2: August 23, 2025

Dear Students & Families:

Welcome back (almost)!  We are looking forward to the school year and a couple strong days to kickstart the opening of school.  As we get into a routine, these updates typically are sent on Sunday evenings.  However, with the anticipation building for the year, we’re sending this letter earlier than usual.  

For students and families new to NRHS, if you’ve wondered what we typically do the first couple days of school, here’s a sneak peak: Day 1 (Wednesday, August 27th), we will run a normal school day schedule so students get comfortable with routines, meet their teachers, and gain a sense for what typical day’s schedule will look like.  Day 2, we will work all students through a speciality schedule to meet with our students to review common expectations and how students can set themselves up for success this year, and then we spent the afternoon doing some all school welcome back activities (think bingo)!  All in all, the first week is short and flashes by, but it supercharges the school with vibrance and positive energy.  We look forward to you all very soon!  And if you’re a student reading this: just know that we’ll help you with the details and where to go, etc.  You just focus on enjoying seeing your peers and connecting with your teachers positively the first couple days.  It’s going to be a great year.

Special thanks goes out to our Warrior students and staff who welcomed 8th graders and students new to the district the last couple weeks.  You all brought the energy and we can’t wait to see you on a daily basis.  Here are just a couple photos that capture one of the teambuilding activities for the day!  

• The first day of school at NRHS will be August 27th.  

• Doors open @ 7:00 AM to families dropping students off in the front horseshoe of the MS/HS building complex.  School begins at 7:30 AM sharp.  

• Dismissal is at 2:05 PM on all full days.  

• Half Day Dismissal occurs at 10:55 AM. We will alert you to those days in advance as they come up.  

• Please be reminded that NRSD has no school on August 29th and September 1st.

Re-Sharing Dr. Casavant’s Welcome back Letter to Parents & Guardians (8.22.25)

• Bus Routes are posted to the NRSD Website, under Parents & Students, Bus Routes and are linked in the banner of every weekly update.

• Student Lunch Block Schedules are found here and are always linked in the banner of weekly updates.  Teachers will review the lunch block schedule with students on the 1st day of school.

• While we have a variety of Bell Schedules for speciality days, the core Bell Schedule NRHS follows is linked here.   On speciality days, we will share the Bell Schedules with students along with Daily Warrior News recordings and/or announcements.

• Warrior (Daily) News.  Students note that when our year kicks off, you will receive Warrior News episodes and written announcements to your inbox each morning.  We will still ask teachers to show Warrior News and / or we’ll make an announcement, but you will also have it in your inbox!

• Meals.  Please take a moment to read this important information about Lunches and Breakfast from our Food Services Director.

  • Click here for translations of this letter.

• Accessing the Community Portal.  Please be aware that Login Information was sent to all parents / guardians on Thursday morning, August 21st. 

  • Students and families can access students schedules here (click on the next week)

• Student / Family Handbook.  Thank you for reviewing and acknowledging receipt of the student / family handbook at your earliest convenience. 

• The portal will send you to a link to review the handbook.

• Please note that a 1:1 chromebook / device will not be issued to students until this step has been completed

Students, we’re looking forward to a strong academic year.  Please be reminded that your schedules are available in the portal.   We will also have physical copies on hand during the first day of school in the front lobby should you need a printed copy of your schedule.   As of the first day of school, our ADD / DROP period is open for courses.  Here’s what to be aware of:

• 8th - 10th grade schedules tend to involve a number of general requirements and core classes needed for graduation.  8th - 10th graders will find that your schedules are largely fixed.

• 11th & 12th graders have significantly more flexibility in your schedules

• Given how much time we spent each winter and spring building you  schedules that works well given recommendations and interests, most schedules you will find work well in getting you as many classes you hope to take as possible.

• That said, if you believe there is an error or are requesting a change, please get a pass to the guidance office.  Check with Ms. McAuliffe when you stop by the office and she can help you determine if a change is possible or needed. 

• Any questions about schedules that are emailed to counselors will be answered in the order they are received beginning August 18th.

Your Counselor

• Students with the last name beginning A-K, your counselor is Ms. Briggs. 

• Students with the last name beginning L-Z, your counselor is Ms. Jasinski. 

• Early College and Montachusett Vocational Program students, your counselor is Ms. Donnelly.

Are you looking for some Warriors Gear to kick off the school (or alumns), need to update that 1973 hoodie that is now beyond “vintage”? Here’s the link to our online store. 

1. Social-Media Restriction Opt-Out Form (All Students)

2. Military Recruiting Op-Out Form (Juniors and Seniors only)

3. Senior Privilege Form (Seniors Only)

4. Caring for Kids Preventative Dental Programs (All Students)

School Pictures for all students will be held on Tuesday, September 9th and Senior families are advised that senior portrait date signups are ongoing.

• Update to Senior Families (Class of 2026), due to high demand, we have added an additional Senior Portrait Date for those looking to purchase Senior Portrait packages.

  • The date will be available online shortly, and is slated for signups 9/18

• Reminder for Student Drivers.  

  • Don’t forget to read this important information about getting a parking pass. 

• Save-the-Date! Varsity Letterman’s Clubs 4th Annual Warrior Fest: October 18, 2025

  • We are very excited to share that on Saturday, October, 18, 2025, Gansett's Varsity Letterman's Club is proudly sponsoring NRHS's 6th Annual Warrior Fest. Festivities begin at 4:00 pm. We have a couple food trucks coming, live music, a football game, and a professional fireworks display.

• SAT Fee Waiver Information.  Interested in taking the SAT but concerned about cost?  

  • Families are advised to check to see if you are eligible for a fee waiver

  • Find related information here. 

• Templeton Fire Department: Car Seat Event

  • Sign up to make sure you have the right size seat and that it’s installed properly!

  • View the Event Flyer here

• Host an Exchange Student.  Ever considered Hosting an Exchange Student?  If you’re interested to learn more, please see the contact information included in this flyer.  Over the years, NRHS and NRSD families have hosted a number of students, and the feedback we receive from both students and families is positive!

  • NW Services Peace Program & Cultural Exchanges, learn more here!

• Youth Bowling Leagues.  Consider checking out this information regarding youth bowling leagues!

I have had the good fortune to work with middle and high school students across the US and abroad, and am privileged to now be in my 6th year as school principal here at NRHS.  I mean it with all sincerity when I write each year that our students are truly special.  Warriors, you’re pretty great.  Ms. O’Dea and I welcome you to the new school year.  25-26 is going to be a great year for you.  We’ll see you on Wednesday!

Colby Young & Erin O’Dea

Updated 08/23.  Click here for the most Up-to-Date Schedule.