North Middlesex Regional High School
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North Middlesex Regional High School is a public high school located in Townsend
Townsend, Massachusetts
Townsend is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 8,926 at the 2010 census.For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Townsend, please see the article Townsend , Massachusetts....

, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...

 in Middlesex County
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
-National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge...

. It serves grades 9-12 and it serve students from Townsend, and the surrounding towns of Pepperell and Ashby. North Middlesex High School has approximately 1200 students.

According to the official North Middlesex Regional School District website,

North Middlesex High School is a comprehensive school accredited by the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Enrollment for Grades 9 through 12 is approximately 1250 students. The professional staff includes 90 full-time teachers, a library/media coordinator, an academic support center coordinator, 5 guidance counselors, a school nurse, a school psychologist, 11 teaching assistants, 2 assistant principals, and one principal.

History

The school was originally built in 1957-1959, but there was an addition built onto it in 1972. The citizens of the neighboring town of Mason
Mason, New Hampshire
Mason is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,382 at the 2010 census. Mason, together with Wilton, is home to Russell-Abbott State Forest.-History:...

, New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...

expressed an interest in possibly joining the North Middlesex District in 2006. However, the choice was voted down by New Ipswich and other members of Mason's current School District. To this date, it continues to serve the three North Middlesex towns.

Mission Statement

Mission Statement /Student Learning Expectations

At NM, each individual is challenged and supported to develop, pursue, and accomplish goals in an environment of empathy and mutual respect. We are an educational community committed to empowering personal growth and thinking beyond our geographic borders.

We will graduate:

EFFECTIVE and INFORMED communicators who:
o write in an organized and clear manner
o speak in an articulate and effective manner
o read and listen with an open mind
o use appropriate and varied sources of information

RESPONSIBLE and INVOLVED citizens who:
o participate in school and/or community activities
o contribute actively to academic, social, and civic decision-making
o take responsibility for personal health and well-being
o practice civility, integrity, respect, and tolerance

CREATIVE and EFFECTIVE problem solvers who:
o recognize and define problems
o apply research skills to collect, organize, and analyze information
o generate and apply appropriate solutions
o evaluate and defend conclusions

SELF-DIRECTED and LIFE-LONG learners who:
o access, acquire, and evaluate information
o apply knowledge and skills using multiple strategies
o set and evaluate personal, educational, and career goals
o use technology appropriately

Curriculum

North Middlesex offers courses in Mathematics, Language Arts, Sciences, History, Technology, Foreign Language, Business, Accounting, Career Opportunities, Physical Education, Fine Arts, and Music.
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