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Ms. Jacqueline Macharia, 8th grade mathematics teacher at the Luther Burbank Middle School, has been recognized as the Massachusetts-level finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). This award recognizes those teachers who have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas. This is a highly competitive and prestigious award involving a complex process and evaluation against the 5 Dimensions of Outstanding Teaching. Ms. Macharia will be recognized at a statewide celebration on May 9th and will move on to the national recognition phase where the National Science Foundation will select 1 of the 3 Massachusetts state finalists for national recognition. The President of the United States may recognize up to 108 exemplary teachers each year, nationwide.

Mr. Bill Grady will retire from his role as NRHS Drama Director this weekend with the spring production of Mamma Mia after remarkable 30 years. The impact and influence Mr. Grady has had as director - on hundreds of students who have stepped across his stage - is profound. Simply put, Mr. Grady is irreplaceable. As a Director, Mr. Grady is both humble and proud. Upon reflection, he shares of his time as Director, "I am proud of the time, dedication, and work put in to making these shows come to life and providing thousands of audience members with quality entertainment. The highest compliment I hear is when audiences say 'I can’t believe this was a high school production.'These shows aren’t about me. They are about the students. If a show has surpassed the audiences’ expectations, then the students have risen to the challenge I have presented them. That is the only satisfaction I need." Say no more, Mr. Grady, you are one of a kind. While the show must go on, your presence will be missed by countless actors, families, and community members. Bravo!

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Good luck to the hockey team this weekend! Nashoba will play Scituate

on Sunday 3/19 at 5:30PM at the TD Garden in the MIAA Division 3 State Championship!

Tickets for the game can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

The NRHS DECA State Champions who will be headed to the

National competition in Orlando in April