UHS' Rubin Named Massachusetts 'Principal of the Year'
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Free by request to residents of Douglas, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Linwood, Whitinsville and North Uxbridge SEND YOUR NEWS AND PICS TO [email protected] Friday, May 22, 2020 UHS’ Rubin named Massachusetts ‘Principal of the Year’ BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCI who have contributed to in terms of career and TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT our successes at UHS, be post-secondary success, it as part of our communi- according to a district UXBRIDGE — For ty or from afar. I am also statement. The school 2020, the top high school quite blessed to have an has earned more than principal in the state incredibly patient, under- $1 million in grant fund- works at Uxbridge High standing, and supportive ing and has been named School. Michael Rubin family who understands a Project Lead the Way has recently been named the many sacrifices that commended school and the Massachusetts 2020 come with school leader- one of the top 25 percent Principal of the Year by ship.” of all high schools in the the Massachusetts School In his fifth year at the nation, according to US Administrators helm of Uxbridge High, News and World Report. Association. Rubin has shepherd- In addition, the school’s Courtesy The honor recognizes ed in changes that have guidance and engineer- one middle school and not only garnered local, ing programs have been one high school principal state, and national rec- recognized at the state SALUTING OUR SENIORS “who have succeeded in ognition, but have also level for their accom- providing high-quality provided opportunities plishments as well, and A group of 20 teachers drove throughout Northbridge and Whitinsville last week putting learning opportunities not typically available to the school has hosted up lawn signs celebrating Northbridge High School’s Class of 2020. for students as well as students in a small high more than 50 schools over demonstrating exempla- school. Under his lead- the past two years on var- ry contributions to the ership, Uxbridge High ious professional devel- profession.” School was named one of opment tours and panels As Principal of the only four schools in the that intend to share learn- Blackstone Valley Tech Year, Rubin’s name will Commonwealth in 2018 to ing experiences across be submitted for con- earn initial distinction as the Commonwealth. The sideration for National an Innovation Pathway UHS administration has Principal of the Year. school. presented at the national announces the Class of 2020 “It is both humbling In the time since, level on building strate- and overwhelming to UHS has earned mem- gic community partner- UPTON – Blackstone Valley Regional Abigail Elizabeth Cook (NHS/NTHS), have been selected for this bership to the National ships to enhance curricu- Vocational Technical High School Health Services; most prestigious award,” Consortium of Secondary lar outcomes for students, (BVT), announces the names of the 298 Matthew Aaron Coppolino (NHS/ Rubin said. “I am grateful STEM Schools and the and, in the past year, has members of the graduating Class of NTHS), Engineering & Robotics; for the support of many CAPS Network, both shared its post-secondary 2020. The seniors are listed alphabetical- Alyssa Paige Davis (NHS), Painting & people along the way, affiliated with merging programs as part of pilot ly by their last name, vocational-tech- Design Technology; including many great expanded and authentic nical program, and grouped accord- Madison Marie Highcove (NHS/ colleagues and mentors, outcomes for students Turn To RUBIN page A9 ing to hometown. Membership in the NTHS), Drafting & Design Technology; National Honor Society is indicated by Dylan Jacob Huff, Electronics & (NHS), and membership in the National Engineering Technology; Technical Honor Society is noted by Emily Elizabeth Kalajian, (NTHS). Cosmetology; Virtual ‘Cosmic Classics’ Emma Elizabeth Kane, Business & BVT is proud to recognize the Class of Entrepreneurship; 2020 Student Officers: Class President, Jared Thomas Loiselle, Construction Cole Peterson of Mendon; Vice Technology; concert to be held in June President, Nico Allemann of Grafton; Samantha Laura Marvelle, Secretary, Sage Hurteau of Douglas; and Information Technology; BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCI Historian, Logan Keefe of Milford. The Kaitlyn Michelle Osborne (NHS/ TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT Class of 2020 Valedictorian is Brandon NTHS), Dental Assisting; Kee of Milford, and the Salutatorian is Carissa Lynn Penta (NHS/NTHS), NORTHBRIDGE — One Northbridge resident is not letting the Covid-19 pandem- Daniel McDonald of Grafton. Business & Entrepreneurship; and ic stop him from putting together a world-class concert. Rebecca Fay Swenson (NHS/NTHS), Event Organizer Patrick Smith is engaging musicians and renting a concert The graduation ceremony, celebrat- Health Services. hall to raise funds for Covid-19 relief through his “Best in Brass Cosmic Classics ing the Class of 2020, is scheduled for Concert” in June. Saturday, July 11. Douglas, 34 students “Like everyone else on the planet, my ‘best-laid plans’ are overtaken by events. Christina Nicole Aube (NHS), The flexibility and enthusiasm of the soloists—Christopher Martin, principal trum- Drafting & Design Technology; pet New York Philharmonic and Toby Oft, principal trombone Boston Symphony Blackstone, 20 students Grace Virginia Bertone, Multimedia Orchestra—has given me hope” said Smith. Zachary Thomas Barron, Construction Communications; Smith has planned a livestream concert from an empty Mechanics Hall in Technology; Ciarra Alexiis Boucher, Multimedia Aaron Luc Bolduc, Information Communications; Turn To CONCERT page A7 Technology; Nathan Jamie Boulanger , Auto Zachary Craig Brabham, Plumbing; Collision Repair & Refinishing; Kayla Marie Briggs, Painting & Isabel Emily Briggs, Drafting & Design Technology; Design Technology; Maribeth Beatrice Buteau (NHS/ Eric Richard Lloyd Buchanan, NTHS), Construction Technology; Information Technology; Ian Daniel Chartier, Plumbing; Aiden Joshua Capistran, Construction Laina Kiley Cleaves, Culinary Arts; Technology; Jessica Mae Connolly, Business & Jason Mark Entrepreneurship; Turn To BVT page A7 Uxbridge Public Schools welcomes new Director of Pupil Services BY KIMBERLY PALMUCCI TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT UXBRIDGE — During its time of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Uxbridge Public School District has not stopped its hiring process. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Tiano recently announced that Jennifer Ramsdell will serve as the next Director of Pupil Services for the Uxbridge Public School District. Courtesy Previously, Ramsdell had worked in several roles at the district’s Taft Early Leaning Center. DOUGLAS FIRST RESPONDERS “I am grateful for the efforts of our school and district administrators along with the teachers, staff, and parents who patiently participated in this process during this time of closure,” said Dr. Tiano. RECEIVE FACE MASKS According to the school district, Ramsdell was chosen from a strong pool of 31 On May 7, MaskMeToday.com, a division of PB Supply, Inc., represented by Paul K applicants to replace Interim Director Ms. Margo Austein. She will be joining the Boutiette, President and Pauline Boutiette of Manchaug, donated $300 in face masks Uxbridge Schools Central Administration from her previous role at the Taft Early to the Fire Chief Kent Vinson and the Town of Douglas First Responders. With Covod-19 Learning Center, where she had served as Preschool Director, Out of District in full swing and the need for face masks by First Responders, of which face masks are Coordinator (K-7), Team Chairperson (Pre-K and K), and Extended School Year in short supply these days, Paul & Pauline Boutiette, owners of MaskMeToday.com, a Coordinator. new small business located in Manchaug, have recognized this need for face masks “This is an important position for any school district and in her time with us in and stepped up to donate (140) Procedure Masks and (50) KN95 Masks to the Town Uxbridge, Ms. Ramsdell has demonstrated the knowledge, experience, and dedica- of Douglas First Responders to help protect our valuable men and women who step tion to our learners that we believe will serve our community for years to come,” in harms way every day fighting to protect us. Boutiette states “Since we launched Tiano added. out new website www.MaskMeToday.com on April 28 we have marketed in excess of Ramsdell has spent her entire career servicing the needs of special education 30,000 face masks to those in need. Response has been overwhelming, mostly due to students and their families in a variety of teaching and leadership roles and our fair pricing. We hope this small donation to the Town of Douglas helps keep our First looks forward to continuing that service in a broader capacity, the school district Responders safe. Chief Vinson knows all too well how devastating the coronavirus is as released. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gordon College and a Master of he and his crew risk facing this virus daily. We are grateful for all they do.” Pictured, Science in Education from Simmons College. Left to Right: Firefighter/Paramedic Paul Latino, Douglas Fire Chief Kent Vinson, Pauline Ramsdell will spend the next two months transitioning into her new position, Boutiette & Paul Boutiette. according to a district statement. Her tenure will begin on July 1. 2 • Friday, May 22, 2020 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE BVT goes the extra mile to celebrate seniors route. Despite some rain, it was a bright UPTON – The spring can be a bitter- day with school spirits high, and BVT sweet time for seniors as they finish pride on full display with car decals, out their last year of high school and decorations, and the perfect playlist head toward graduation. For the Class as volunteers got creative in making of 2020, Blackstone Valley Regional their deliveries extra special. Even Vocational Technical High School Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. (BVT) recognizes that the close of this Fitzpatrick joined in on the fun sport- school year is going to be different, but ing a beaver face mask to bring smiles different can be fun. BVT is going the and unexpected delight to some of the extra mile to celebrate its seniors in a seniors in Milford.