Uxbridge High School

Some updates from UHS this week:

Freedom Trail Field Trip

Today a good number of our 9th graders (more than 100 total students!) attended a field trip to Boston to walk the Freedom Trail and get a guided tour. The trip was timely, as it coincides with the students' studying of the American Revolution. There was great weather, awesome representation from our students, and exceptional coordination with the chaperones, as getting into Boston on a fall Friday is never an easy feat! Many thanks to Ms. Luke for coordinating.
As we look ahead to the year, we will continue to consider some options. For example, the AP Government class will be attending a session at the Kennedy Museum later this year, in which they will practice some model legislation. In addition, we have some opportunities planned for our students to participate in things like Quiz Bowl and other leadership opportunities, which will give our students opportunities to learn beyond the walls of UHS. We do make sure we provide options for everyone to attend these who wish to, so finances are never an impediment. If a class offers a trip, and families are concerned about the hardship, simply reach out to a school counselor or administration, and it will be taken care of confidentially.

Congrats to Coach Gniadek

Congratulations to UHS Head Girls Basketball Coach John Gniadek on being named the Massachusetts Girls High School Basketball Coach of the Year. Last year, the Spartans won the Clark Tournament for the first time ever, captured a Southern Worcester County League title, and advanced in the state tournament. 

Highlighting UHS

On Wednesday morning, the Boston Foundation and the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education are cohosting an event on redesigning high school experiences to support all learners, which will feature the Commissioner of Education, Dr. Pedro Martinez, and the Boston Superintendent, Mary Skipper, as keynote speakers. In addition, a panel discussion featuring several leaders will highlight the morning's program, at which UHS Principal Dr. Rubin will be speaking. Of note, the MBAE recently conducted a study that demonstrated that only 26% of students graduate from high school with certainty about their future path. Last week, UHS got its survey data back from work done in partnership with CareerScoops.Ai, for our grade 8 and 12 cohorts, and the number was approaching 75% in terms of certainty regarding future planning and interests. Then, on Thursday, a student panel being facilitated by Mr. Moura and Dr. Rubin at MassCUE, a major school technology conference, will highlight some of our student experiences in internships and career-connected learning.
UHS' Career Pathway model remains an example for much of the state. On October 28, we will be hosting many state legislators, policy advisors, and business leaders, and in the next month we have visits coming from three more schools, bringing the number of sites to explore our Pathways as a model for their own to 86!

Cooperation Thanks
Over the past couple of weeks, we had to ​outline ​some expectations regarding behavior after school and in locker rooms, particularly after school and when students may be less supervised. We are pleased with the way that students have responded and appreciate the support at home.

​As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, October 13.

Have a great weekend!