LISTSERV UPDATE 06-07-13

Dear NKHS Students & Families:

Good luck to our graduating seniors! The Class of 2013 will graduate from the Ryan Center at 6:00 pm tonight. The ceremony will be streamed live and archived on the district website: www.nksd.net.

Here are some updates for the final weeks of the 2012-13 school year at NKHS:

Key Dates:

Mon. June 10^th    – AP Informational Night (6:30 pm)

Tues. June 11^th  – School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

Wed. June 12^th   – Spring Sports Awards (6:00 pm)

Week of June 17^th – Final exams for grades 9, 10, and 11 (See below for more details)

Tues. June 18^th – NKHS GAPP exchange students depart for Germany

Mon. June 24^th  – Last day of the 2012-13 school year

Tues. June 25^th    – School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

· Here is the final exam schedule for grades 9, 10, and 11:

Tues. June 18^th – Period 1 Exams

Wed. June 19^th – Period 3 Exams

Thurs. June 20^th – Period 4 Exams

Fri. June 21^st – Period 5 Exams

Mon. June 24^th – Make-up Exam Sessions

* Exam times for the period 1, 3, and 4 exams are 7:15 to 9:15 and 10:05 to 12:05; brunch will be available between each of these exam sessions; bus dismissal will be at 12:15 on these days.

* Bus dismissal on the 21^st and 24^th will be at 10:15; any student making up an exam after bus dismissal on either of these days will need to have their own transportation arranged.

* Any make-ups or special arrangements for exams must be pre-approved by the Asst. Principal for Teaching & Learning, Dr. Mancieri, denise_mancieri@nksd.net or 268-6214.

● There are about 50 yearbooks left for sale. The cost is $65, and only cash and money orders will be accepted from now on. See Mrs. Kenworthy in 304 during a Day 2 advisory to buy yours, or contact Elizabeth_Kenworthy@nksd.net to schedule another time.

● NKHS Senior Athletes and Parents --- Would you like a DVD of the videos from the Senior Athlete Awards Night, the Fall Sports Award Night, the Winter Sports Awards Night, and the Spring Sports Award Night?

A DVD with all 4 videos will be sold during the Spring Sports Award night on Wednesday, June 12th at 6:00pm. The DVD video will be sold for $20 with all proceeds going to the NKHS Booster Club. If you are unable to make it to the Spring Sports Award night and want to purchase a copy, please email Judy Nabb at Nabbfamily8@gmail.com.

· Here is an update from NKHS Athletics:

● Basketball Update- Meeting to discuss Summer Plans- June 11th

LISTSERV UPDATE 05-31-13

Dear NKHS Students & Families:

The calendar now turns to June and the end of the school year is fast approaching. We are looking forward to celebrating the culmination of the high school experience with our seniors and their families next week. Here are some updates for the weeks ahead at NKHS:

Key Dates:

Mon. June 3^rd – Senior Awards Night (7:00 pm)

Tues. June 4^th – Class Day [Seniors and Juniors]

Senior Prom

Wed. June 5^th    – Senior Banquet [Quonset O Club] (6:00 pm)

Thurs. June 6^th  – Senior Class Trip

Fri. June 7^th     – Graduation for the Class of 2013 [Ryan Center] (6:00 pm)

Mon. June 10^th  – AP Informational Night (6:30 pm)

Tues. June 11^th  – School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

Wed. June 12^th   – Spring Sports Awards (6:00 pm)

Week of June 17^th  – Final exams for grades 9, 10, and 11 (See below for more details)

Tues. June 18^th   – NKHS GAPP exchange students depart for Germany

Mon. June 24^th  – Last day of the 2012-13 school year

Tues. June 25^th – School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

·The Class of 2013 will graduate at the Ryan Center on Friday, June 7^th at 6:00 pm. We look forward to celebrating with our senior class and their families. Please note that this event will also be streamed live on our district website: www.nksd.net

·Here is the final exam schedule for grades 9, 10, and 11:

Tues. June 18^th – Period 1 Exams

Wed. June 19^th – Period 3 Exams

Thurs. June 20^th – Period 4 Exams

Fri. June 21^st – Period 5 Exams

Mon. June 24^th – Make-up Exam Sessions

* Exam times for the period 1, 3, and 4 exams are 7:15 to 9:15 and 10:05 to 12:05; brunch will be available between each of these exam sessions; bus dismissal will be at 12:15 on these days.

* Bus dismissal on the 21^st and 24^th will be at 10:15; any student making up an exam after bus dismissal on either of these days will need to have their own transportation arranged.

* Make-ups and special arrangements for exams must be pre-approved by the Asst. Principal for Teaching & Learning, Dr. Mancieri, denise_mancieri@nksd.net or 268-6214.

● Rhode Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic

Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2

Community College of Rhode Island Flanagan Campus

1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865

Doors open at 6AM

Patients are seen on a first come basis---arrive early

● Please come join in the fun at the 3rd Annual Boys Lax Alumni Game.

Saturday, June 8th at the High School Athletic Field

12noon join in the Lax drills and fun

1pm watch the NK boys with many Alumni play each other in a game!

Activities, snacks, T-shirts and lots more!

● There are about 100 yearbooks left for sale. The cost is $65, and only cash and money orders will be accepted from now on. See Mrs. Kenworthy in 304 during a Day 2 advisory to buy yours, or contact Elizabeth_Kenworthy@nksd.net to schedule another time.

AN UPDATE FROM NKHS Athletics:

SPRING SPORTS AWARDS WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 12TH AT 6:00.

The Spring season is coming to an end but we still have several teams competing for championships. Try to get out and catch a playoff game in the upcoming weeks, the athletes and coaches would love to have the support.

At the very least you can watch the coach Libby show Sunday at Ryan Park as the softball team takes on Westerly in the second round of the playoffs. Game time is 4:00. While he is entertaining to watch, Adam has done an excellent job coaching these girls. Adam in his tenure so far at NK has taken the softball team to 3 state championships and is working on getting in there again this year. His efforts this year have awarded him the RI Softball Coach of the Year. Please congratulate him when you see him in the halls. His dedication to the girls and sport here at NK is invaluable.

Baseball is entering into the playoffs with their first game this Saturday at NK's Lischio Field, game time is 4:00. Coach Gormley has just led his team to its seventh straight Division 1 championship. In such a competitive sport with so many athletes specializing, it is amazing Coach Gormley continues to be on top year after year. It is one of the longest current streaks for a public school in Division I.

Volleyball will be entering into the playoffs next week after they finish what has been a very successful season when they take on SK down on their home turf. SK and NK are two of the top contenders in the state so it should prove to be a tight contest.

Golf ended their season with Coach Marcone leading the team to a Division 1 championship and finishing 4th overall in the state tournament. Led by seniors Alex Burke, Owen Heath, Adam Southworth and Justin Pratt, the team had a great season just edging out Prout and Chariho for the Division title, their 3rd in four years.

The track team will be competing in their state championship meet this weekend. We have a number of top athletes and I know next week’s report will contain all state news for several of our kids.

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LISTSERV UPDATE 05-24-13

Dear NKHS Students & Families:

We hope everyone in the NKHS community has a great Memorial Day weekend. When we return next week our focus will shift to sending off our seniors and getting ready to close out the 2012-13 school year. Here are some updates for the weeks ahead at NKHS:

Key Dates:

Mon. May 27^th – No School – Memorial Day

Tues. May 28^th  – School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

Wed. May 29^th  – Band Concert (7:00 pm)

Thurs. May 30^th  – Booster Club Senior Athlete Banquet [Quidnessett Country Club] (7:00 pm)

Sun. June 2^nd   – Spring Sports Awards (6:00 pm)

Mon. June 3^rd    – Senior Awards Night (7:00 pm)

Tues. June 4^th – Class Day [Seniors and Juniors]

Senior Prom

Wed. June 5^th  – Senior Banquet [Quonset O Club] (6:00 pm)

Thurs. June 6^th   – Senior Class Trip

Fri. June 7^th    – Graduation for the Class of 2013 [Ryan Center] (6:00 pm)

Mon. June 10^th  – AP Informational (6:30 pm)

Tues. June 11^th   – School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

Week of June 17^th – Final exams for grades 9, 10, and 11 (See below for more details)

Mon. June 24^th    – Last day of the 2012-13 school year

Tues. June 25^th    – School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

● The NKHS Class of 2013 will graduate from the Ryan Center on Friday June 7^th. The key speakers at this year’s graduation ceremony will be valedictorian Nathan Lambert, salutatorian Brenton Kreiger, and guest speaker Ann-Marie Harrington. 

  Nathan Lambert from Jamestown has distinguished himself as the top-ranked senior in the Class of   2013. Nathan has been a four-year soccer player and is a member of our National Honor Society chapter and Physics Olympics team. He will be attending Cornell University in the fall.

Brenton Kreiger from North Kingstown is ranked second in the Class of 2013. He has been a member of the football, wrestling, and outdoor track teams throughout his high school career and is a member of our National Honor Society chapter, Interact Club, and Jazz Band. He will be attending the University of California at Berkley in the fall.

Ann-Marie Harrington has been invited to be the guest speaker by the Class of 2013. She is president and founder of Embolden, an award-winning, full-service, digital communications group providing clients with a tailored approach to online strategy, web development, web design and content management. In its 15 years in business, Embolden has honed its focus, specializing in digital communications strategies for nonprofit organizations, community foundations and professional services. Ms. Harrington has built Embolden into one of the leading digital communication groups in New England.

● Here is the final exam schedule for grades 9, 10, and 11:

Tues. June 18^th  – Period 1 Exams

Wed. June 19^th  – Period 3 Exams

Thurs. June 20^th – Period 4 Exams

Fri. June 21^st – Period 5 Exams

Mon. June 24^th – Make-up Exam Sessions

* Exam times for the period 1, 3, and 4 exams are 7:15 to 9:15 and 10:05 to 12:05; brunch will be available between each of these exam sessions; bus dismissal will be at 12:15 on these days.

* Bus dismissal on the 21^st and 24^th will be at 10:15; any student making up an exam after bus dismissal on either of these days will need to have their own transportation arranged.

* Any make-ups or special arrangements for exams must be pre-approved by the Asst. Principal for Teaching & Learning, Dr. Mancieri, denise_mancieri@nksd.net or 268-6214.

Please come join in the fun at the 3rd Annual Boys Lax Alumni Game.

  Saturday, June 8th at the High School Athletic Field

  12noon join in the Lax drills and fun

  1pm watch the NK boys with many Alumni play each other in a game!

Activities, snacks, T-shirts and lots more!

● The NKHS Booster Club is proud to host the 11th annual Senior Athlete Appreciation Night on Thursday May 30, 2013, 6:00-10:00 PM at Quidnessett Country Club. All 143 senior athletes from the class of 2013 will be personally acknowledged and applauded, this is a MUST attend night for any proud senior athlete parent or guardian.

Parents, coaches and students please return your RSVP as soon as possible as the requested deadline for response was May 14.

For any questions please contact Donna Fallon at dmfallon5@aol.com, 447-6210 or Maureen McDermott at 5mcds@cox.net, 378-3489.

● There are about 112 yearbooks left for sale. All books must now be purchased from Mrs. Kenworthy in room 304 during Day 2 Advisory. The cost is $65, cash, check or money order.

Contact Elizabeth_Kenworthy@nksd.net with any questions.

NKHS Athletics - Weekly Athletic Update

The NK Golf Team is the Southern Division Champs with a record of 12-1-1. The team was led by seniors Owen Heath, Alex Burke, Justin Pratt and Adam Southworth.
All-League selections are in:Adam Southworth 1st Team, Owen Heath and Justin Pratt 2nd Team and Alex Burke 3rd Team. Congratulations!

LISTSERV UPDATE 05-17-13

Dear NKHS Students & Families:

It was a busy week at NKHS with science NECAPs for our juniors and senior project presentations. This past week we also had a school-wide update of Aspen so parents and students should be able to see up-to-date report grading information when logging in. We are looking forward to a great evening for our juniors at their prom on Saturday! Here are some updates for the weeks ahead at NKHS:

Key Dates:

Sat. May 18^th   – Junior Prom – Crowne Plaza (6:00 – 11:00 pm)

Tues. May 21^st   – All Town Choral Festival (7:00 pm)

Thurs. May 23^rd – Senior Advisory Assembly – End of Year Updates

All Town Strings Festival (7:00 pm)

Mon. May 27^th   – No School – Memorial Day

Tues. May 28^th – School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

Wed. May 29^th – Band Concert (7:00 pm)

Thurs. May 30^th – Booster Club Senior Athlete Banquet

● Congratulations to senior Kayla Lombardi who was selected to participate in the 2013-14 CBYX Scholarship program. This program is sponsored through the United States Congress and the Bundestag of Germany. As part of this program Kayla will spend next year abroad in Germany before returning to the US to start her college career.

● Students within the NKHS music department continue to garner awards and accolades! The music department had several students audition this past weekend at the RI Music Educators Association's Solo and Ensemble Festival. While we had many students receive medals for their efforts, Jesse Ray-Leich, percussion, Martha Edwards and Felix Torres, piano duet received perfect scores for their performance!

We are extremely proud to have had five students selected to audition for the RIMEA honors recital. Each year adjudicators pick one student from their audition room that they felt was the most outstanding. Those students are chosen to audition for an honors recital that features the best students in the state. Congratulations go out to:

Julia Gershkoff, vocal solo

Sam Hollister, piano solo

Dana Larkin, vocal solo

Sarah Paster, violin solo

Catherine Reilly, violin solo

● Each year the Providence Journal accepts a male and female nominee from each school to be eligible for their Honor Roll Athlete of the Year Award and Scholarship. The students nominated for this award represent a combination of both athletic and academic achievement. While there are many worthy choices within the NKHS Class of 2013 we are pleased to announce our male and female nominees: Adam Nabb and Kelsey Spitalnic.

Adam Nabb is a four-year hockey and baseball player. This year he was selected as captain of both teams. Adam has been an all-division selection in both sports throughout his high school career. He is also a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Leadership Academy, and Business Club. He is ranked 32^nd in the senior class and will be attending the University of RI next year.

Kelsey Spitalnic is a four-year member of the cross country and outdoor track teams and was a member of the swim team freshman through junior year and the indoor track team this year. Kelsey was selected as captain of the cross country and outdoor track teams this year and has received all-division and all-state recognition in cross country. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, Language Honor Society, and our Peer Partner Program. She is ranked 35^th in the senior class and will be attending the University of Maryland next year.

Congratulations to Adam, Kelsey, and their families. We wish them the best of the luck in the Journal’s final selection process.

● The NKHS Booster Club is proud to host the 11th annual Senior Athlete Appreciation Night on Thursday May 30, 2013, 6:00-10:00 PM at Quidnessett Country Club. All 143 senior athletes from the class of 2013 will be personally acknowledged and applauded, this is a MUST attend night for any proud senior athlete parent or guardian.

  Parents, coaches and students please return your RSVP as soon as possible as the requested deadline for response was May 14.

  For any questions please contact Donna Fallon at dmfallon5@aol.com, 447-6210 or Maureen McDermott at 5mcds@cox.net, 378-3489.

● General Dynamics Electric Boat will visit North Kingstown High School on May 30th at 9:15 am in the Media Center to discuss career opportunities and training programs for entry level positions. Interested students should sign up in Guidance to attend and also pick up a permission slip. This is a great opportunity for seniors and juniors who may be interested in training for employment for a great career upon graduation.

URI Transportation Center Summer Program for students (these URI programs are free of charge):

  Summer Maritime Freight Academy July 8-12

  Summer Construction Academy July 15-19

  Summer Green Design Academy July 15-19

  Summer Engineering Academy July 22-26

  Summer Business Academy July 22-26

  New England Tech Camp 2013 - Summer Program for students

Applications are in the Guidance Office

● Attention parents/guardians of high school students: It’s not too late to enroll your student in the “Vaccinate Before You Graduate” Program. The Rhode Island Health Department is sponsoring a voluntary program in all high schools to provide students with vaccines that may be required in college, the workplace and military. A mailing was sent to all families at the beginning of the school year. If you do not have the information and would like to enroll your student, you should call the Wellness Company at 461-0662 today. For any questions, you may reach the school nurse, Linda Twardowski at 268-6279.

● There are about 121 yearbooks left for sale. All books must now be purchased from Mrs. Kenworthy in room 304 during Day 2 Advisory. The cost is $65, cash, check or money order.  Contact Elizabeth_Kenworthy@nksd.net with any questions.

● Support Our Wrestling Team - On Sunday, May 19^th

Junction Trattoria Pizza & Bistro 12-4:30pm

Located at Wickford Junction Plaza

Every customer receives a $5.00 coupon towards a future visit.

All cash tips and 10% of total food sales, including take-out, are donated to the N.K. Wrestling Team

 An Update from NKHS Athletics:

Weekly Athletic Report

The end of the spring sports regular season is beginning to wind down, and our teams are starting to prepare for the playoffs. Please continue to check the attached schedule for game times and locations.

The Unified Basketball Team ended its season last week after a great run in the playoffs.

"After a successful and fun-filled season, The Unified basketball team lost in the semi-finals of the division 1 playoffs to Cranston East. The team battled the whole game but was unable to stop the Thunderbolts potent offense. What has been an exciting season filled with many memorable events has unfortunately come to an end. The Unified team will be hanging up its sneakers for the summer but looking forward to next year. Many thanks to our dedicated supporters who came out in root us on."

A special thanks to Coach Maroni, Coach Lacroix and Coach Point, for making this season one to remember.

Coach Gormley continues to find success:

NK Baseball won on Monday 7-3. Alex Tedesco pitched a complete game. NK's league record is 11-2 with 2 more league games this week. We are currently tied for the division lead with SK.

A few words from Coach Higgins:
The Girls Lacrosse Team beat Division 1- South rival Cranston West Monday afternoon. Junior midfielder Finley Kincaid had 4 goals, Isabella Lawandy chipped in with a game high 4 assists while Alex Poirier and Kelsey Friedmann each had 3 goals. This Friday is Senior Night vs. Prout.

Thank you seniors!!

For more athletic information visit http://nkathletics.org/ or http://www.riil.org/ .

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LISTSERV UPDATE 05-10-13

Dear NKHS Students & Families:

We had a great staff appreciation week here at NKHS. A huge thank you to the PTSO and the parents who cooked and/or set up for our annual staff appreciation luncheon. We hope that everyone in the NKHS community is in good health and spirits as we enter the final stretch of the school year. Here are some updates for the weeks ahead at NKHS:

Key Dates:

Tues. May 14^th  – Science NECAP (Juniors)

   School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

Wed. May 15^th – Science NECAP (Juniors)

Thurs. May 16^th – No late busses, ARC, or Office Detention

Senior Project Presentations (5:00 pm)

Tues. May 21^st – All Town Choral Festival

Thurs. May 23^rd – All Town Strings Festival

Mon. May 27^th  – No School – Memorial Day

Tues. May 28^th   – School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

Wed. May 29^th – Band Concert (7:00 pm)

Thurs. May 30^th – Booster Club Senior Athlete Banquet

· We received some great news at NKHS this past week in conjunction with staff appreciation week. NKHS music teacher Mrs. Toni Silveira, who is the NKSD teacher of the year, has been selected as a finalist for RI teacher of the year. Mrs. Silveira now joins a select group of educators who will be eligible to be named as the top RI teacher for 2013!

· Juniors will be completing their final portion of state assessments this week with science NECAPs. Juniors will take their science assessments on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. The schedule for those days will be slightly altered for all students. Please see the attachment for more details.

· Also this week seniors will be finishing up their senior project requirement with our senior project presentation evening on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. This is an important graduation requirement for all seniors. Good luck seniors! 

· As we get ready to enter prom season and end of year activities we had assemblies recently for all students about the importance of making safe and healthy choices. Parents please take this opportunity to reinforce this conversation at home. Attached is a letter from Ms. Jessica Wolke, our Student Assistance Counselor.

· Also attached is a letter going out to all seniors and parents with important information regarding graduation requirements and expectations for our ceremony at the Ryan Center.

· The NKHS has job opportunities available for 6 NKHS students this summer which could include the final weeks of August (juniors moving into senior year would be the ideal candidates). Students must be licensed drivers with their own transportation. The work will involve disconnecting, moving, storing, and possibly reconnecting computer equipment in the district. If interested, please contact the NKSD Network Manager, Rich Booth, at richard_booth@nksd.net or 268-6501.

· Attached you will find information regarding the NOURISH research study (Nutrition Opportunities to Understand Reforms Involving Student Health). This study is being conducted by researchers at Harvard, Northeastern, and Brandeis with support from the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Departments of Public Health to help better understand child nutrition programs. This research study has been approved for NKSD district. The study looks at food choices that students make while at school.

Students in the ninth, tenth and eleventh grade are eligible to participate and will receive a $10 gift card. As with the other data collected in this study, it will be used for research purposes only, information collected will be kept strictly confidential, and participation is completely voluntary.

● Attention seniors: To attend “Senior Week” activities the cost per student will be $75; Tickets for all events will be sold the week of May 13th- May17th BEFORE and AFTER school. This will be your only opportunity to purchase tickets.

Senior Prom, June 4th 6-11pm, Ocean Cliff, Newport (all students must arrive by 7pm. Pictures begin promptly at 6pm)- $30

Senior Banquet, June 5th 6pm, Quonset O' Club, North Kingstown -$15

Six Flags, June 6th (Morning departure TBD)- $30

● The NKHS Booster Club is proud to host the 11th annual Senior Athlete Appreciation Night on Thursday May 30, 2013, 6:00-10:00 PM at Quidnessett Country Club. All 140 senior athletes from the class of 2013 will be personally acknowledged and applauded, this is a MUST attend night for any proud senior athlete parent or guardian.

Invitations have been mailed out and the prompt response of an RSVP is requested by May 14.

For any questions please contact Donna Fallon at dmfallon5@aol.com.

● Students that are interested in serving on a committee that will help organize and promote the school Blood Drives? We will have a meeting on May 14th in Guidance library during advisory.

● General Dynamics Electric Boat will visit North Kingstown High School on May 30th at 9am to discuss career opportunities and training programs for entry level positions. Interested students should sign up in Guidance to attend and also pick up a permission slip. This is a great opportunity for seniors and juniors who may be interested in training for employment for a great career upon graduation.

  URI Construction Academy - Summer Program for students

  New England Tech Camp 2013 - Summer Program for students

● There are about 125 yearbooks left for sale. All books must now be purchased from Mrs. Kenworthy in room 304 during Day 2 Advisory. The cost is $65, cash, check or money order.

Contact Elizabeth_Kenworthy@nksd.net with any questions.

● NKHS has received their newspaper and yearbook ratings back from the New England Scholastic Press Association. The 2012 Skipper's Log received a "Highest Achievement" award, our best ever. The Current Wave received a "Superior Achievement award. Senior Kimberly Meilun received a "Special Achievement" award for her sports page design in the February issue of the Current Wave.

In addition, the 2012 Skipper's Log recently received an Honorable Mention in Balfour Publishing's Yearbook; Yearbook competition.

● MAT MEN - Wrestling Fundraiser - Please join us and give your support to Our Wrestling Team

Sunday, May 19th Junction Trattoria Pizza & Bistro 12-4:30pm See Attached Flyer

Weekly Athletic Update

NKHS Sailing Team is headed to Nationals!

On April 28th, NK tied for first for the O'Day Trophy, New England's Fleet Racing Championship and National Qualifier. The team is led by 4 senior captains: Lee Dumaliang, Fiona Chirstie, Rachel Bryer and Amina Brown. They will all be headed to Nationals in Chicago this weekend along with fellow seniors Matt Gibbs and Molly Sylvia as well as juniors Emma Vogel and Megan Bamford. This is the first time the team has ever qualified for nationals so both sailors and alumni alike are incredibly excited. The team has been working incredibly hard in and out of the season to be ready for this huge event, which for many is the culmination of their high school sailing career. Andrew Sayre and Gary Largess, former NK sailors and the team's new coaches, are thrilled with the team's accomplishments and are looking forward to some great sailing in Chicago. This is a milestone for the team as a whole and it will raise the bar for years to come. This won't be the last time nationals sees NK Sailing!

NK Boys’ Track Team wins Division Championships! Coach Charlie Breagy and company continue to do what they do best… Win! The Boys Track Team had a perfect season in Southern Division, going 7-0. NK rolled over the competition in the Southern Division Champions Coaches Meet on Monday. Wins came from the 4X100M team of Nick Tierney, Nich Chavalier, Austin DeGregory and Zach Emrich. Individual wins came from Zach Emtich in the 200 meter and 400 meter. Sophomore Joe Craven won the 800M, Ben Stewart in the 300M and Connor Hayward in the pole vault. Congratulations to the boys outdoor track team!

NK Girls Track Team wins Division Championships! After defeating SK during the dual meet season, perennial power house and favorite SK wasn’t ready to give up the Divisional Title to the Skippers, but NK Coach Chabot had other ideas. The team was led by Jaxine Wolfe winning the high jump, Maria Bolibruch winning the 100 meter hurdles, and Aisha McAdams winning the 1500 meters. The team also took first place in the 100 meter relay and the 800 meter relay. When the final scores were tallied NK walked away with the victory by only 1.5 points! Now on to the State Championships!

NK Softball Team is 10-0: Kristina Rodriguez had two hits, two RBI and scored a run and Amy Augenstein was 2-for-3, scored twice and added a RBI as North Kingstown defeated Cranston West, 9-4, in Division I. The Skippers improve to 10-0.

Unified Basketball Team: The Skippers won the first round of the playoffs against Cranston West, 36-34. Coach Maroni states: “It was an exciting, overtime win that went right to the last second. Everyone contributed and played tough hard, defense. The team’s next game is today @ 3:30.

NK Volleyball Team: A few words from Team Captain Aidan Murphy: As of now, we are 8-2 and it has been an interesting season. Ever since the SK game, we have been pulling off consecutive victories. We are still ironing out the unforced and mental errors, but that will come in due time. In regards to energy and movement, we have drastically improved and it is beyond pleasing to see us as a team coming together and staying amped. Adding Garret Bucklin to the front row this season has been extraordinary and beneficial to the team. We have also seen major improvements with Alex Quarella's front row hitting. In our most recent game against Cranston East, Bobby Campbell stepped up as both a back row and front row player; I am sure he will continue his solid efforts on the court. Today we play Mount Saint Charles and it will not be easy; they are number 1 in their division. With that said, I feel that we, as a team, are ready to take on the challenge and continue our winning streak.

NK Golf Team in 2^nd Place: The Golf Team is 2-0-1 this week. NK defeated Chariho / So. Kingstown @ Jamestown Golf Course on Wednesday and then tied Coventry @ Coventry Pines. The team record is 8-1-1 and is currently in 2nd place in the Southern Division.

For more athletic information visit http://nkathletics.org/ or http://www.riil.org/ .

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LISTSERV UPDATE 05-03-13

Dear NKHS Students & Families:

The calendar has turned to May and our focus now turns to the end of the school year and all of the activities it will bring. We hope that all students are continuing to meet with the level of success indicative of their efforts. Here are some updates for the weeks ahead at NKHS:

Key Dates:

Tues. May 7^th – Junior Advisory Assembly – Science NECAP Update

Wed. May 8^th – Freshman/Sophomore Advisory Assembly  & PTSO Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Thurs. May 9^th   – Junior/Senior Advisory Assembly

Fri. May 10^th – Senior Advisory Assembly – End of Year Updates (Rescheduled from this week)

Tues. May 14^th – Science NECAP (Juniors)  & School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

Wed. May 15^th  – Science NECAP (Juniors)

Thurs. May 16^th – Senior Project Presentations (5:00 pm)

Tues. May 21^st – All Town Choral Festival

Thurs. May 23^rd – All Town Strings Festival

Mon. May 27^th   – No School – Memorial Day

Tues. May 28^th   – School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

Wed. May 29^th  – Band Concert (7:00 pm)

Thurs. May 30^th – Booster Club Senior Athlete Banquet

● Congratulations to the newest members of the NKHS National Honor Society chapter who were inducted in a ceremony this past week.

● Congratulations go out to members of our sailing team who qualified for a national competition in Chicago this month (more information below).

● The NKHS has job opportunities available for 6 NKHS students this summer which could include the final weeks of August (juniors moving into senior year would be the ideal candidates). Students must be licensed drivers with their own transportation. The work will involve disconnecting, moving, storing, and possibly reconnecting computer equipment in the district. If interested, please contact the NKSD Network Manager, Rich Booth, at richard_booth@nksd.net or 268-6501.

● Attached you will find information regarding the NOURISH research study (Nutrition Opportunities to Understand Reforms Involving Student Health). This study is being conducted by researchers at Harvard, Northeastern, and Brandeis with support from the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Departments of Public Health to help better understand child nutrition programs. This research study has been approved for NKSD district. The study looks at food choices that students make while at school.

Students in the ninth, tenth and eleventh grade are eligible to participate and will receive a $10 gift card. As with the other data collected in this study, it will be used for research purposes only, information collected will be kept strictly confidential, and participation is completely voluntary.

● Junior Prom is Saturday, May 18^th – Crown Plaza – Warwick RI – 6pm – 11pm

Tickets are $45 - Tickets will be on sale the week of May 6th-10th in room 327 before and after school.

Any further questions about prom can be directed to Class of 2014 advisors Carrie Bergenstock and James Bruneau.

Emails:

James Bruneau: James_Bruneau@NKSD.net

Carrie Bergenstock: Carrie_Bergenstock@NKSD.net

All students attending the Junior Prom are expected to be in full attendance on Friday, May 17th

● There are about 128 yearbooks left for sale. All books must now be purchased from Mrs. Kenworthy in room 304 during Day 2 Advisory. The cost is $65, cash, check or money order.

● MAY DAY, MAY DAY!! Nautical Yard Sale - Saturday, May 4^th - 8am – Noon - (Rain date - Sunday May 5th) North Kingstown Town Beach, Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852 - Annual Fundraiser for the NK High School Sailing Team.

● Have you uncovered your boat yet - done any spring cleaning in your garage or basement?

The NK High School Sailing Team is looking for donations of nautical items (or good household items) for its fund raising yard sale which will be held on Saturday May 4th from 8 - Noon at the NK TOWN BEACH.

Clothing, boat hardware, electronics, small boats... Look through your garages, basements and sheds. All items should be in decent, saleable condition.

If you have any donations, we can send someone to pick up your unwanted items or you can drop them off to us the Friday evening before the yard sale - 6-8pm at the Town Beach.

Thank you in advance!

Contact NKsailing@gmail.com or phone 423-3167 or 294-2525

● Attention parents/guardians of high school students: It’s not too late to enroll your student in the “Vaccinate Before You Graduate” Program. The Rhode Island Health Department is sponsoring a voluntary program in all high schools to provide students with vaccines that may be required in college, the workplace and military. A mailing was sent to all families at the beginning of the school year. If you do not have the information and would like to enroll your student, you should call the Wellness Company at 461-0662 today. For any questions, you may reach the school nurse, Linda Twardowski at 268-6279.

● General Dynamics Electric Boat will visit North Kingstown High School on May 30th at 9am to discuss career opportunities and training programs for entry level positions. Interested students should sign up in Guidance to attend and also pick up a permission slip.

● URI Construction Academy - Summer Program for students

New England Tech Camp 2013 - Summer Program for students

Here is an update from NKHS Athletics

Weekly Athletic Update

● Congratulations to the NK Sailing Team who qualified for Nationals! Nationals will be held May 11-12 in Chicago. The sailing team is having a yard sale this Saturday from 8-12 at the NK Town Beach to help cover some of the costs.

From the Coaches’ Corner:

Tennis Coach Mathew Marion: “Senior Chris Mellon played his first ever singles varsity tennis match last week, against Cranston West and won in a third set tiebreaker: 7-5, 5-7, 10-7. He showed excellent sportsmanship and great athleticism. He arrives early to practice every day and stays late. He works really hard in practice 7 days a week and is extremely positive towards his teammates and coaches. He is a great addition to the varsity team this year moving up from JV.”

Captain of the Lacrosse Team, Cameron Fugere: “The lacrosse Team played Portsmouth High School last Friday April 26th. The team came out flat and Portsmouth gained a big lead going into the second half. By the middle of the second half NK really started to pick up the pace and made it a close game ending with a 9-7 loss to Portsmouth high school. Their next game is Friday at Mosses Brown.

NK Boys Baseball played East Greenwich on Wednesday in what was billed as one of the best games of the week. NK ended any doubt as to who was the better team beating EG 11-2. Coach Gormleys’ Team is only one game out of first place. Their next home game is Friday against Barrington.

The Undefeated Girls’ Softball Team is now 11-0 and tied with Lincoln for first place. The team has the highest run total of any team and the third fewest points allowed. Their last three games they have scored 38 runs and only allowed 7! NK play Chariho today at 4:00.  They are  currently in first place with a 9-0 record. The dual meet season has come to a close as the team gets ready for Class and State Championships. The boys will be competing in the Rick Schomp Invitational this Saturday.

Jen Chabot’s Undefeated Girls’ Track and FieldTeam ended the dual meet season with a 9-0 record and is the only undefeated team in the Southern Division. Their next meet is the Rick Schomp Invitational this Saturday.

The Girls’ Lacrosse Team is currently in second place with a 5-5 record. They are playing at home tonight against rival South Kingstown at 6:30. This should be a great game!

The Boys Volleyball Team had a tough match up against East Providence. We quickly went up 2 games to 0 but East Providence breathed some life into their game by winning the next two games. NK’s coaches calmed the team down and easily took the last game to win the series. Nice job! North is currently in third place with a 5-2 record.

The Unified Basketball Team is currently is second place with a 5-1 record and play Hendricken today at home @ 3:30.

For more athletic information visit http://nkathletics.org/ or http://www.riil.org/ .

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LISTSERV UPDATE 04-26-13

Dear NKHS Students & Families:

It is great to see all members of the NKHS community back as we enter the fourth quarter marking period. Hopefully everyone had as enjoyable a break as possible in spite of the events that unfolded in Boston and closer to home. Third quarter report cards have been mailed and will include an update on end of year dates for senior parents (also attached). Here are some updates for the weeks ahead at NKHS:

Key Dates:

Fri. April 26^th   – Quarter 3 Report Cards Mailed

Wed. May 1^st   – National Honor Society Induction Ceremony (7:00 pm)

Thurs. May 2^nd – Senior Advisory Assembly – End of Year Update

Fri. May 3^rd – Drama Showcase (7:00 pm)

Tues. May 7^th  – Junior Advisory Assembly – Science NECAP Update

Wed. May 8^th   – PTSO Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Tues. May 14^th – School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

Thurs. May 16^th – Senior Project Presentations (5:00 pm)

Tues. May 21^st  – All Town Choral Festival (7:00 PM)

Thurs. May 23^rd – All Town Strings Festival (7:00 PM)

Mon. May 27^th   – No School – Memorial Day

Tues. May 28^th  – School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

Wed. May 29^th  – Band Concert (7:00 pm)

Thurs. May 30^th – Booster Club Senior Athlete Banquet (6:00 pm)

• Congratulations to NKHS juniors Martha Edwards, Ellissa Barclay deTolly, and Marina Dermanouelian who were selected to participate in the national writing contest sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English. Martha was been named an "outstanding writer" and winner in the contest and is the first NKHS student in 13 years to be so honored!

• Attached you will find information regarding the NOURISH research study (Nutrition Opportunities to Understand Reforms Involving Student Health). This study is being conducted by researchers at Harvard, Northeastern, and Brandeis with support from the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Departments of Public Health to help better understand child nutrition programs. This research study has been approved for NKSD district. The study looks at food choices that students make while at school.

Students in the ninth, tenth and eleventh grade are eligible to participate and will receive a $10 gift card. As with the other data collected in this study, it will be used for research purposes only, information collected will be kept strictly confidential, and participation is completely voluntary.

• Please see the attached April Newsletter from the NKSD Wellness Coalition. The newsletter contains information on energy drinks, which is an item that has "filtered" down to the elementary level. Also, there is a reminder to the community about the "Drug Take Back Day", where adults can dispose of unused medications safely at the police department.

• Also attached is information from the Education Exchange for an upcoming Teacher Assistant Training Class to begin Wed, May 8^th from 9:30 to 1:30. If one has questions, they can call Jeanette Rothwell at 524-5770 or Lou Finan at 783-0293.

• Attention juniors and their parents: The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is sponsoring a college fair on Saturday, April 27th from noon to 3 pm at the RI Convention Center in Providence. Representatives from more than 225 two-year and four-year colleges will participate in this fair. College admission representatives will be on hand to answer key questions. In addition, students will be able to pick up literature, and hear first-hand about the various programs available at each school.

To make the best use of your time at the Fair, visit www.gotomyncf.com to register for a personal bar code. When you visit the college booths, the reps will scan your bar code which will leave you more time to engage in one-on-one conversation. The more prepared you are for the college fair, the more you will get out of it.

If the 27th does not work with your schedule, NACAC is also sponsoring a college fair on Tuesday, April 30 from 9 am to 12:00 pm and from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. In addition, the fair will be open on Wednesday, May 1st from 9 am to 12:00 pm. This fair will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. You can use the same website to register for this location (www.gotomyncf.com).

• NKHS STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON -Wednesday, May 8, 2013

We are very fortunate to have such high quality, dedicated teachers and staff here at North Kingstown High School. On Wednesday, May 8th, we will be honoring our entire NK staff with an appreciation luncheon. The staff looks always forward to this luncheon. They are served some very fine homemade cuisine and also have an opportunity to share a meal with colleagues that they otherwise rarely see.

(Please see attachment)

• There are about 130 yearbooks left for sale. All books must now be purchased from Mrs. Kenworthy in room 304 during Day 2 Advisory. The cost is $65, cash, check or money order.  Contact Elizabeth_Kenworthy@nksd.net with any questions.

• MAY DAY, MAY DAY!! Nautical Yard Sale - Saturday, May 4^th - 8am – Noon - (Rain date - Sunday May 5th) North Kingstown Town Beach, Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852. 

Annual Fundraiser for the NK High School Sailing Team - Have you uncovered your boat yet - done any spring cleaning in your garage or basement?

The NK High School Sailing Team is looking for donations of nautical items (or good household items) for its fund raising yard sale which will be held on Saturday May 4th from 8 - Noon at the NK TOWN BEACH.  Clothing, boat hardware, electronics, small boats... Look through your garages, basements and sheds. All items should be in decent, saleable condition.

If you have any donations, we can send someone to pick up your unwanted items or you can drop them off to us the Friday evening before the yard sale - 6-8pm at the Town Beach. 

Contact NKsailing@gmail.com or phone 423-3167 or 294-2525

Thank you in advance!

• SAVE THE DATE - The 2013 Senior Athlete Appreciation Night is scheduled for Thursday May 30^th 6pm at the Quidnessett Country Club. This is an annual event that recognizes the achievements of the student athletes. An invitation will soon be mailed to the senior athletes, guests and coaches. Traditionally this has been a favorite event for the senior students. We look forward to a great turnout on this special night.

If you have any questions please contact Donna Fallon Chairperson for this event at dmfallon5 @ aol.com or cell: 447-6210

• Sponsored by the North Kingstown Foundation (and back by popular demand) the South County Community Agency will hold two 'Summer Youth Employment Information Sessions' offering opportunities for training and summer employment.

Here are the venues:

Monday, April 29th, 4 - 5 PM Wednesday, May 1st, 2 - 3 PM

South County Community Action Agency NKHS Media Center

415 Tower Hill Road 150 Fairway Drive

North Kingstown, R.I. 02852 North Kingstown, R.I. 02852

(Ages 14 and up) (NKHS students only - ages 14 and up)

For further information: Tammy DaSilva - (tdasilva@sccainc.org) or 401-789-3016 - X330

NKHS Athletics Weekly Athletic Update

The Boys Track Team increased their unbeaten record to 7-0 beating Chariho and South Kingstown on Monday.
Zach Emrich led the team again winning the 100M, 200M and the 400M. Zach also anchored the 4X100M relay for another win. Most improved was Rees Tillotson, who won the long jump in 19 feet 11 inches.
Other winners included Dallin Smith (1500M) Joe Craven (800M), Ben Stewart (300M) Rees Tillotson (Long Jump), Alex Madoian (Hammer), Connor Hayward (Pole Vault) and Ben Lee (High Jump). The 4X400M relay team also ran the fastest time in the state this year with a time of 3:34.5 seconds.

The Baseball Team won 3 games over vacation. Their league record now stands at 4-1. Pitching and defense have been the strengths of this year’s team. The team has only allowed 5 runs in 5 league games; this is the lowest points allowed in the division. NK's defense has been outstanding with only 4 errors. If you would like to catch a game, they are playing at home tomorrow at 4:00.

The Golf Team played in two tournaments over vacation placing 5th in the McCampbell Cup and 4th place in the Challenge Cup. The team won its first league match vs. SK and EWG. Justin Pratt had the low score of 40. NK Team total 174, SK had a team total of 178, and EWG had 214.

The NK Girls Track and Field Team is undefeated this dual meet season with one meet to go. NK beat South Kingstown who has been undefeated during the duel meet season for over ten years! Great job girls!

The Boys Lacrosse Team lost to Barrington on Tuesday night and stands with a 2-4 record. Their next home game is tomorrow @ 7:00 against Portsmouth.

Volleyball update from Team Captain Aidan Murphy:
We have a lot of work cut out for us this season. We started strong against teams such as Chariho, as well as new to division 1 teams such as Pilgrim and EWG. When it came to our recent games against Coventry and South Kingstown, we fell short; through my eyes, because we lack the consistency and energy as the match progresses. When people say volleyball is a mental sport, they are not kidding; we beat ourselves up too much, however, we do have the ability to overcome that, and we do have the ability to beat Coventry and South Kingstown. We have to focus on eliminating mental errors, as well as unforced errors. I have been playing with these boys for three years and it has been an awesome experience. With that said I know we can overcome all of these obstacles as long as we stay positive and stay moving!

The North Kingstown Boys Tennis Team had a tough loss to Barrington yesterday. They currently have a 2-4 record. The team plays at Cranston today at 3:30.

The Unified Basketball Team won a hard fought game, going back and forth against Pilgrim. The game remained close until the final 4 minutes when we were able to pull away and win. The final score 55-42 with Justin Kilgore, Brandon Hildebrandt, and Zac Brady leading the way. The game moved our record to 5-1 with our final game next Thursday at home against Hendricken at 3:30.

The Girls Softball Team had two big wins this week over Westerly 6-0 and Tolman 8-0. Taylor Butler was great on the mound. NK had strong hitting performances by Kristina Rodrigues and Heather Jackson. NK is currently in second place with a 6-0 record.

The Girls Lacrosse Team is currently in second place with an overall record of 5-2.

 Attached is the schedule for next week.

For more athletic information visit http://nkathletics.org/ or http://www.riil.org/ .

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LISTSERV UPDATE 04-05-13

Dear NKHS Students & Families:

There is one week remaining in the third quarter marking period. We hope that all students are meeting with the level of success consistent with their efforts. Here are some updates for the weeks ahead at NKHS:

Key Dates:

Sun. April 7^th   – Cupcake Wars (12:00 pm)

                           Winter Sports Awards (6:00 pm)

Mon. April 8^th – Joint School Committee/Town Council Budget Meeting (7:00 pm)

Tues. April 9^th   –   School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

Thurs. April 11^th  –  End of Quarter 3

                            NKHS Blood Drive

                            No late buses, ARC, or Office Detention

                            Comedy Hypnotist Show (7:00 pm)

Fri. April 12^th    –  No School [Staff Professional Day]

Week of April 15^th – Spring Break

Mon. April 22^nd  – Start of Quarter 4

Tues. April 23^rd  - School Committee Meeting (7:00 pm)

Thurs. April 25^th   – Jazz Concert (7:00 pm)

Fri. April 26^th       – Quarter 3 Report Cards Mailed

•  The following message was sent out earlier today on our listserv and automated phone service:

NKHS conducted a lockdown drill today in conjunction with the North Kingstown Police Department. The drill lasted from approximately 9:00 to 9:10 am. Again, this was a drill, required as part of our emergency protocol procedures.

• There will not be any late buses on Thurs. April 11^th. The Academic Resource Center and office detention will be cancelled. Please check with advisors and coaches regarding all other activities.

• Congratulations to NKHS music teacher Mrs. Norma Caiazza who was invited to perform with the Boston Symphony Orchestra & Chorus tomorrow at Carnegie Hall, NY, this week.

• Also, congratulations to seniors Jesse-Ray Leich and Nick Tierney who will be performing with the All-Eastern Honors Band this weekend. They will be performing in Hartford, CT at the Eastern Conference for Music Educators. Only three Rhode Island students were chosen to perform in this ensemble!

• When we return from April break we will be providing detailed updates for seniors and their families regarding graduation and end of year information. June is approaching quickly!

• Join us this Sunday from 12-4 PM in the NKHS Cafeteria for the Class of 2015 Cupcake Wars. Teams from all over NK will be competing for Best Themed, People’s Choice and Best Tasting Cupcake. Entry is free, cupcakes for purchase!

• North Kingstown High School is sponsoring our spring blood drive on Thursday April 11th in the high school auditorium from 7:45am until 3pm. Students who are 16 years or older, are eligible to participate - All students under 18 must have a permission form signed by their parent or guardian. Students may sign up now in the clinic or cafeteria beginning April 8th. In the past, our school has received first place awards for participation in this event. Let’s keep up the good work. Each pint donated can save up to 3 lives. Give the gift of life.

• Please remember to send in early dismissal notes with your child and remind your child to drop off the early dismissal notes to the Assistant Principals’ office. The clerk will give your child an early dismissal pass to show the teacher at the appropriate time. This prevents lost instruction time when teachers are interrupted by a phone call for a student who did not bring in a note to school.

• There are about 135 yearbooks left for sale. All books must now be purchased from Mrs. Kenworthy in room 304 during Day 2 Advisory. The cost is $65, cash, check or money order.  

      Contact Elizabeth_Kenworthy@nksd.net with any questions.

• AP preregistration will be held in the Library during advisory on Tuesday, May 9^th and Wednesday, May 10^th. You must preregister BEFORE taking the test.

On Tuesday, May 9^th will be for last names beginning A thru L

On Wednesday, May 10^th will be for last names beginning M thru Z

• The Wickford Sailing Association would like to announce a road race fundraiser on Sunday, April 7th. WSA partners with the NKHS Sailing Team sharing equipment and their facility, so this fundraiser actually benefits the NKHS team as well.  

Race Registration information can be found on the attached flyer or at: http://tinyurl.com/QP10mRegister

• Attention Junior Parents: The deadline for registering for the May 4^th SAT’s is April 5^th. If applicable, please register your child online via www.collegeboard.org. The last test date for SAT’s this school year will be June 1^st which has a May 7^th registration deadline.

• Scholarships for Senior/Athletes: Please log onto the nkathletics.org website to find scholarship opportunities for Senior Athletes. The Monica Scholarship is awarded to two individuals who were members of the Varsity Soccer team. The Schongold Scholarship is awarded to one individual who was a member of the Football, Basketball or Track teams. And finally the NK Booster Club awards multiple scholarships to eligible student athletes. You can find the applications under the "Files & Links" tab on the website. Completed forms are due to the Guidance office by April 25, 2013. If you should have any questions please email them to nkboosterclub@gmail.com.

• Attention juniors and their parents: The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is sponsoring a college fair on Saturday, April 27th from noon to 3 pm at the RI Convention Center in Providence. Representatives from more than 225 two-year and four-year colleges will participate in this fair. College admission representatives will be on hand to answer key questions. In addition, students will be able to pick up literature, and hear first-hand about the various programs available at each school.

Students will receive a brochure in advisory next week, which lists all the schools that will be in attendance so you can plan ahead. To make the best use of your time at the Fair, visit www.gotomyncf.com to register for a personal bar code. When you visit the college booths, the reps will scan your bar code which will leave you more time to engage in one-on-one conversation. The more prepared you are for the college fair, the more you will get out of it.

If the 27th does not work with your schedule, NACAC is also sponsoring a college fair on Tuesday, April 30 from 9 am to 12:00 pm and from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. In additon, the fair will be open on Wednesday, May 1st from 9 am to 12:00 pm. This fair will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. You can use the same website to register for this location (www.gotomyncf.com).

Weekly Athletic Update

"Winter Sports Awards Night" is this Sunday, April 7th @6:00

The Girls' Softball Team is off to a good start with a decisive win over East Greenwich. The final score was 7-2. The Lady Skippers are 2-0.....Nice job girls!

The Girls' Lacrosse Team had a tough win over Cumberland with a final score of 6-4. They now stand at 3-0.

The Boys' NK Track Team dominated the competition with wins over Narragansett (113-39), East Greenwich (127-26) and Prout (116-38).

Not to be outdone by the boys, the Girls' Track Team dominated as well, with wins over Narragansett (126-27), East Greenwich (72-52), and Prout (113-40). The boys and girls track team have a combined total of almost 200 student/athletes that compete. That is an amazing number!

The Boys' Tennis Team is 1-0 with a win over Lincoln, (5-2). The Skippers next home game is today at 3:30 against Bishop Hendricken.

The Unified Basketball Team had a close game with Chariho yesterday. Chariho came out with some strong defense against the Skippers which limited NK's ability to put some points on the board. NK coaches Myles Point, Briand Lacroix and Peter Maroni regrouped the team and got more aggressive on offense. Brandon Hildebrandt had some breakaways late in the game that helped NK pull through with the win. Great job unified players!

The Boys' Volleyball Team will be playing at NK tonight at 6:30 against Chariho.

For a complete list of next week's schedule please see the attachment.

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