The deadline for dropping classes is today, October 18, which corresponds with interim Trimester 1 comments. If you have any questions about your schedule, please contact your advisor.
Category Archives: Upcoming Events
Pink on the Pitch
In honor of breast cancer awareness month, the girls soccer team will be working and playing to raise money for a local charity. The team will be wearing pink during their game against Suffield (10/27) honoring the Autry family (Alex and Ashleigh). I have included a link to our most recent soccer blog post further explaining our donation choice.
A couple of things will be happening throughout the next two weeks. During lunch next week, the girls will be selling breast cancer awareness bracelets for $2 each and on Friday night (10/26) the team will be hosting a raffle and a bake sale at the boys soccer game vs. Suffield Academy.
Employees: If you would like to volunteer and help us bake, please let me know! We are still looking for a few volunteers to help us sell yummy treats.
Thank you for all of your support and we’re looking forward to a great weekend.
Student Council Minutes: Oct. 9
Here are the Minutes for the last student council meeting!
-Loren Po
Student Council Minutes
October 9, 2012
Parent’s Association Conference Room
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 23, 6:30 p.m.
1. Call To Order – 6:30 p.m.
a. By Matt Freire
b. Secretary – Loren Po
2. Attendance
a. Present: Matt Freire, Maddy Stern, Bianca Schultz, Gabby Thomas, Loren Po, Mr. Kudla, Mr. Matthias
b. Absent: Oliver Demers, Ryan Wilkie
Grubbs Gallery: Ali Moshiri
This month, the Grubbs Gallery presents “In Its Own Nature,” paintings from 2010-2012 by Ali Moshiri. Fine arts teacher Natania Hume describes Ali’s work as “stunning.” A reception for the artist is this Sunday, Oct. 14, 2-4 p.m.
Ali’s work will be on display Oct. 4-31, 2012.
The Grubbs Gallery is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For directions to the gallery, visit www.williston.com/grubbsgallery
Inquiries please contact:
William Baczek Fine Arts
By email or 413-587-9880
Welcome, Trustees!
Dear Williston Community,
As many of you know, today marks the beginning of our Fall Trustee Weekend, and so we will be welcoming members of the Board to our meals, classrooms, and sidelines. Please feel free to introduce yourself to any Trustee whom you see—they are all eager to talk about Williston.
For students: Trustees are alumni, past parents, present parents, and others who agree to serve on Williston’s Board and who literally, “hold the trust.” In other words, the Board of Trustees works with administration of the school to ensure that we are Mission directed and future-oriented. Board members are incredibly generous with their time (they are volunteers) and their presence on campus signifies only a part of the many hours they devote over the course of the year to committee work and discussions—all in the service of making Williston the best school we can be.
I hope everyone enjoys this beautiful fall day, and, once again, please extend a warm Willy welcome to our guests.
With Purpose, Passion, and Integrity,
R.Hill
Weekend Activities October 12-14
Make sure to sign up at the Activities Office in the Reed Campus Center.
Friday Oct 12
- Open Reed 7:15-10:45pm Huihong Bao
- Open Gym 7:00-10:45pm Betsy Grant
- Shuttle to Noho 7:15-10:45pm Spearing
- UMass opening game vs. UConn hockey 7:00-10:45pm Stan
Saturday Oct 13
- Open Reed 7:15-10:45pm Chip Horton
- Open Gym 7:00-10:45pm Sarah Sawyer
- Shuttle to Noho 7:15-10:45 Ben Demerath
- Dinner at the Student Prince 7:30-10:30pm (German-style food, celebrate Oktober) Kyle Hanford
Sunday Oct 14
- Open Reed and NFL games on the flat screen 1:15-5:00pm Natania Hume
- Open Gym 1:00-5:00pm Nat Simpson
- Mall Shuttle 1:00-5:00pm Sarah Sawyer
Juniors: PSAT Pre-registration Tomorrow
Tomorrow is PSAT pre-registration for juniors! During activities period from 3:00-3:45 p.m. on October 11, all juniors should report to the dining commons to pre-register for the test.
Sophomores will pre-register on Friday, October 12 at the same time.
Students should arrive with their Sammy cards, checks made out for $16 to The Williston Northampton School, or $16 in cash. Because students will need to fill out forms, they also should bring a number two pencil.
Community Tailgate Cancelled
To ensure the safety of our friends, families, and fans, we have decided to cancel next weekend’s Community Tailgate. We are sorry for any inconvenience this might cause. The boys varsity and junior varsity football teams will play on Saturday, October 13, at times that have not yet been determined. Please check the school’s website early next week for game times.
Easthampton has recently been labeled a high risk area for mosquito-borne illnesses such as Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). EEE is a rare viral infection that is dangerous to humans; it is spread through infected mosquito bites. The Department of Public Health has confirmed three cases of human EEE infection across Massachusetts this year. Officials also have reported 13 cases of another mosquito-transmitted disease, West Nile Virus, in Massachusetts.
Email questions or comments to Liz Cheney, Interim Assistant Director of Alumni Relations or (413) 529-3074. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Spring Break Trip: Costa Rica
Trip Destination: San Jose, Costa Rica
Trip Dates: 2 March 2013 to 15 March 2013 (14 days)
At least 10 students will travel. We are currently holding air space for as many as 14 students. Two teachers/adults will go from Williston, and all trip costs for these two adults will be fully subsidized.
Global Routes will provide a leader for your group. This leader will travel to Costa Rica in advance of the group to make final arrangements and will accompany the group throughout its entire stay, acting as liaison and group logistician. Additionally, this leader will participate in group activities per your preferences.
All costs from arrival in-country through departure with the exception of any applicable airport departure taxes are included, i.e. all meals, lodging, transportation, tips, program activities, etc.
For more information, contact Language Department Head Nat Simpson.
Parents’ Association Calendar 2012-2013
Reminder: The following are upcoming dates on the Parents’ Association Calendar for 2012-2013. Find more information about the Parents’ Association on their blog, Parents’ Point of View.
Middle School Parent Social
October 5, 6:30-9:00 pm
Casual social reception for parents of Middle School students hosted by Kara McElhone and Eric Yates P’17
10 Brewster Avenue
Community Tailgate
October 13, 5:00 pm
Come cheer on the Wildcats! Complimentary dinner will be served.
Berube Stadium at Sawyer Field