The library will close this evening at 7:00 p.m.- plenty of time to pick up some books to read while you’re inside during the blizzard!
Mrs. Klumpp will be here, offering suggestions.
Ms. Paige
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Dean’s Office Weather Update
Dear Williston Parent or Guardian,
There is a major snowstorm predicted for the East Coast, beginning as early as this afternoon in some parts of New England and the New York area. The Pioneer Valley is predicted to get up to two feet of snow, but estimates vary throughout Western Massachusetts.
This afternoon, only varsity practices will be held. All practices will conclude by dinner, and day students are encouraged to leave campus by that time. The practice schedule is available online.
Snow, wind, and poor visibility means that our on-campus community will be asked to shelter in place beginning tonight at 7:30 p.m. The dining commons will be operating, and specific times and information will be provided to students and on-campus faculty by the Dean of Students Office. Dorm heads have emergency kits, including lanterns and flashlights (extra batteries provided).
Tomorrow, January 27 all classes at Williston are cancelled. In addition, we will be cancelling all afternoon activities. Our goal is to keep our community as safe as possible, and we do not want anyone struggling with the decision about traveling to or from campus. A decision regarding Wednesday classes and games will be made when we have a better sense of changes in the weather. Please remember that weather-related cancellations and schedule changes will be posted on the school’s website, Facebook, and on Channels 3 (WSHM), 22 (WWLP) and 40 (ABC40/Fox6).
Thank you for your part in keeping us safe and well-prepared for the storm. Please don’t hesitate to be in touch with the campus via the Dean on Duty phone at (413) 529-3911.
Stay warm and safe!
Sincerely,
The Dean’s Office
Head’s Snow Day on Tuesday
Dear Williston Northampton Students and Employees,
It looks like the Northeaster of 2015 is right on track to turn Easthampton and Williston Northampton School into a winter wonderland. Tuesday will be a special Head’s Snow Day where all classes and school activities are cancelled. Additionally, all offices will be closed. It will be a time to relax, dig out, and build snow castles, “snofas”, and other safe snow activities (perfect time as well to read Mr. Tracy Kidder’s book, Strength in What Remains!).
With so much snow predicted to fall so fast, the roads and walkways will be a mess and most stores in town will be closed. If we really get the predicted one to two feet of snow, even our incredible Physical Plant folks will be maxed out. We’re expecting high winds as well, so our goal is to remain indoors as much as possible.
Students and faculty should look for and pay attention to emails from Ms. Noble which will announce special activities, times of meals, and other pertinent information. Employees will receive emails with more specific information from supervisors.
Let’s stay safe, be smart, and “do good well.”
Hail to Williston Northampton,
Mr.Hill
PS: As the storm progresses we will keep you informed regarding any possible cancellations or delays beyond Tuesday.
Afternoon Program Changes for Jan. 26
With the snow storm fast approaching we have adjusted TODAY’s Afternoon Program schedule. Here it is:
Varsity Boys Hockey 3:30-4:50 p.m.
Varsity Girls Hockey 5:00-6:20 p.m.
Varsity Boys Basketball 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Varsity Girls Basketball 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Girls Squash 3:20 – 4:30 p.m. (court time) – Lower level day students are excused in squash to go home
Boys Squash 4:30 – 5:40 p.m. (court time) – Lower level day students are excused in squash to go home
All other programs: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Thank you. Be safe!
Mark T. Conroy
Director of Athletics
Pink in the Rink on Jan. 31
Hi All,
The Girls hockey team will be hosting Hotchkiss on this Saturday, January 31 for our 4th Annual Pink in the Rink event. Last year we raised over $1,200 and we hope to do the same this year. All the funds will be going to the Avon Breast Cancer Foundation. We will have a raffle with many exciting items such as a signed Bruins picture, gift cards to Riffs, Tandem, and many other local establishments. However, this event doesn’t happen without your help! We are looking for some people that would be willing to bake something yummy for our bake sale. We are also looking for a few volunteers to help run the card reader and bake sale. Please let me know if you are willing to helping out and thank you for considering. We hope that many of you will wear all the pink you own and come out for the event to support our efforts!
Thank you,
Christa and the Girls Hockey team
Writing Center Hours This Week: GREEN WEEK 1/25-2/1
Here are the hours for this week:
Sunday (tonight!)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)
Monday
8:40 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. (D, F, C)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)
Field Trip to Hartford Stage on Jan. 30
On January 30, 15 students will take a trip to Hartford Stage in Hartford, Connecticut. The students, who are in Acting II and Play Production, will leave at 6:30 p.m. to see a production of “Private Lives” by Noel Coward, directed by Tony Award-winning director, Darko Tresnjak. If you have questions or concerns please contact Emily Ditkovski or Charles Raffetto.
Wildcat Wonderland on Jan. 24
Field Trip to Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on Feb. 12
On February 12, students from the Honors Latin IV and AP Latin will enhance their study of Graeco-Roman culture, history and literature by visiting the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston for a guided tour and individual research. Browsing the museum’s world class antiquities collection will give students the chance to examine representations of the myths, historical figures and daily life objects about which they have been reading in Latin, as well as to explore the influence Greek and Roman culture have had on western art through the centuries.
This field trip, which will take place from 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., is required for students who are enrolled in AP Latin and Honors Latin IV. If you have questions or concerns please contact Beatrice Cody.
Field Trip to UMass Museum of Contemporary Art on Jan. 29
Contemporary Arts and Culture class will visit the UMass Museum of Contemporary Art in Amherst on Thursday, January 29, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. During their field trip, the class will visit an exhibit by Chinese artist Jun-Fei Ji. Fine and performing arts teacher Natania Hume is overseeing the trip.