academics are its strong suit. If you look at our neighboring schools, you will find very few programs as comprehensive and rigorous as Nipmuc’s.”

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Nipmuc Regional High School 90 Pleasant StreetUpton, Massachusetts 01568www.mursd.org508.529.2130 (phone)508.529.2129 (fax)

Principal John K. Clements

Associate PrincipalMary Anne Moran

Guidance CounselorsMeredith HefezKatherine LarraceyAllison McNamara

Connections to Colleges and Careers:Nipmuc STEM Scholars Program More than 100 students participate in the Nipmuc STEM Scholars program, connecting them to colleges, universities, and STEM professions. Students receive workplace readiness training, participate in a STEM career and college fair, connect with colleges and universities, and participate in career shadowing or internships.

Unique Opportunities: Spanish Immersion Students in Mendon-Upton Regional Schools have the opportunity to participate in the district’s Spanish Immersion Program, delivering instruction through Spanish as the primary language beginning in kindergarten.

After receiving primary instruction in Spanish during their elementary and middle school years, Nipmuc students have the chance to apply their learning in Advanced Placement courses, school trips, and cultural opportunities.

A Culture of High Achievement: Advanced Placement Nipmuc Regional offers sixteen Advanced Placement courses across all disciplines. 66% of the members of the Class of 2014 took at least one Advanced Placement course during their years at Nipmuc. Greater than 50% of Nipmuc’s upperclassmen participate in Advanced Placement courses. Nipmuc is the recipient of a grant from Mass Insight Education supporting a 105% increase in enrollment over the past five years. 52 students achieved recognition as AP Scholars in 2014, showing exceptional performance across multiple AP tests.

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Nipmuc Regional High School serves 651 students in the communities of Mendon and Upton, Massachusetts. Driven by the core values of high expectations, respect, accountability, and academics, Nipmuc’s students participate in a rigorous academic program. Focused on developing 21st century skills through the application of learning, the school supports students’ personal and academic growth to prepare them for success in college, careers, and the community.

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Innovation in Learning:1:1 Learning Program Nipmuc supports its curriculum, instruction, and assessment through its 1:1 learning program in which all students use iPads as an educational tool. The program emphasizes the use of technology as a way to communicate, collaborate, and innovate in teaching and learning.

Building Connections: Nipmuc Student Advisory Program All students participate as members of a small-group advisory that meets weekly to support their academic achievement, wellness, goal-setting, and life skills. Students work with the same advisor and cohort for each of their years at Nipmuc, creating connections that support students and our school community.

Creativity, Inspiration, and Excellence: Visual and Performing Arts Nipmuc’s visual arts department is the recipient of the College Board’s Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts.

Students annually display more than 1000 pieces of original art at the Nipmuc Fine Arts Festival. Students participate in a variety of musical and performance groups including concert band, wind ensemble, vocal ensemble, jazz band, percussion ensemble, acappella, and pep band.

Developing Business Leaders for the 21st Century: Nipmuc DECA Nipmuc’s DECA program provides authentic learning experiences in marketing and business to students through state and international competitions. Nipmuc sent the largest number of students to the state DECA competition ofany school in Massachusetts. Students design and present their products, business plans, community service programs, and marketing plans to panels of professionals. Competing with the Best: Athletics Students participate in 17 sports in conjunction with the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA). Student-athletes have achieved 6 state championships.

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Enrollment for 2013-14: 624Total Faculty and Staff: 78Student to Teacher Ratio: 12:1Average Class Size: 21

Accreditation:New England Association of Schools and Colleges

CEEB# 221-385