Winchendon Weekly News
Updates from the Winchendon Public Schools
October 5, 2023
Monday, October 9 is Columbus Day! No School!
District Wide Information
Upcoming Dates:
- October 2-6: Homecoming Spirit Week at Murdock
- October 5: Homecoming Game, 7pm
- October 7: Homecoming Semi-Formal, 7-10pm
- October 9: No School - Columbus Day
- October 15: Vendor Bingo to Benefit Murdock Food Pantry, 1pm
- October 19: PreK Picture Day (AM/PM Classes) School Committee Meeting - 6pm
- October 20: Picture Day (Mrs. Skawinski's Tuesday/Friday Class)
- October 21: Bottle and Can Drive, 9am-12pm
- October 28: Haunted High School
Murdock Homecoming Week 2023
Homecoming Spirit Week Events
October 2 - Monday - Pajama Day
October 3 - Tuesday - Barbie vs. Ken (Please note this is picture day.)
October 4 - Wednesday - Tacky Tourist Day
October 5 - Thursday - Blackout
October 6 - Friday - BBQ Dad vs. Soccer Mom
Football Game and Tailgating will be on Thursday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. Each class will sponsor a food item and a game.
The semi-formal Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, October 7, from 7-10 p.m. at Toy Town Elementary. Tickets will be $15 and will be on sale beginning September 25 at lunch. All tickets must be purchased by Friday, October 6. No tickets will be sold at the door. Outside guest forms are available in the students' Google Classrooms and must be turned in to Mr. Fredette by Tuesday, October 3 along with a copy of the guests' picture ID.
group, on Thurs. and After School playgroup for children 3+ on Fridays. We will still be at Beals Library on Thurs. afternoons for preschool playgroup as well!
Heywood Healthcare School Based Services Newsletter
Important Resources for Crisis Intervention and Mental Health
NEW Behavioral and Substance Use Healthline: 833-773-2445
The number above is for referral needs. Insurance blind.
Clinical & Support Options:
Gardner Behavioral Health Crisis Line: 978-488-8888
Athol Behavioral Health Crisis Line: 978-249-3141
The numbers below or related specifically to crisis:
*Crisis text line: 741741
*National Suicide Prevention Landline:
988 (DIAL ONLY THESE 3 NUMBERS)
General resources:
*Parental Stress Hotline 1-800-632-8188 Community Resources: https://www.communityhelp.net/
Governor Healey's Youth Advisory Council
Join Winchendon SEPAC!
Transportation Updates
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2023-2024 District Calendar
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Lunch Menus - October 2023
Student Handbooks
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