Winchendon Weekly News
Updates from the Winchendon Public Schools
September 22, 2023
District Wide Information
Another week has flown by, bringing us cooler weather and the official start of Fall (tomorrow, September 23)! Fall is a special time of year with each of our schools hosting fun events for our students like Homecoming for Murdock and the Monster Ball for Memorial and Toy Town. Below, you will find upcoming dates and helpful information from our schools.
Upcoming Dates:
- September 26: SEPAC Meeting @ Beals Memorial Library - 6pm
- September 27: Half Day for Students/Professional Development for Staff
- October 2-6: Homecoming Spirit Week at Murdock
- October 3: Picture Day - Grades 1-12
- October 5: School Committee Meeting - 6pm
- 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
Join Winchendon SEPAC!
Picture Day at Memorial and Toy Town Elementary Schools is October 3, 2023
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.
Murdock High School Staff Member Named to National Student Council Advisor Ambassador Group
Transportation Updates
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2023-2024 District Calendar
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Lunch Menus - September 2023
Student Handbooks
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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!