Hello, Please see the link for the free Murdock Health Center Flu Clinics that will be happening for free flu shots. This link https://5il.co/m77v includes the flyer with information as well as the enrollment form that must be printed out, filled out and brought with your child at the Murdock site. If you have any questions, please contact the Murdock Health... READ MORE >
Student Handbook and Attachments 2020-2021Please see the link below for the student handbook for this school year of 2020-2021. Please take notice that the main change is an Addendum section due to the Covid. Please read that section carefully as there will be a Covid 19 receipt form as part of the handbook attachments that will be sent out via email to all... READ MORE >
Welcome to the new school year! The Winchendon Public Schools invites you to join Parent Square. This system will be replacing our previous many distribution methods to centrally house all communication from the district, school, and teacher level. This new parent engagement tool will help connect our school community. Parent Square will allow us to do everything... READ MORE >
2020 Graduation July 31st Update 128 | 2020 Graduation Clarifications | DESE Graduation Guidelines | READ MORE >
Please find a copy of the Reopening Plan Document here:https://5il.co/jijx READ MORE >
Assignments for World History College Prep and World History Honors have been updated. Please visit the assignments page. READ MORE >
10th Grade Honors English summer reading assignment is now available. READ MORE >
Updates to summer reading assignments have been made for 9th Grade Honors English.. READ MORE >
Updates to summer reading assignments have been made for AP Language. READ MORE >
Summer Reading informationfor this summer (2020) is now available. Be sure to check back often to look for updates. READ MORE >
Check out Joe's latest movie reviews, Onward and Long Shot. READ MORE >
Looking for a book? Need to do some research? Need support for your classes? The library is still open; it's just virtual. Check out the library pages or send me an email, and I'll see what I can do to help you out. Meanwhile, consider joining my online book club; visit the Home Resources page under the library tab. READ MORE >
Joe takes on Jedi, Spies, small women, and more in his latest reviews. Check them out. READ MORE >
In case you missed Joe's reviews from last year, be sure to check out Joe's Movie Review page to find reviews of The Hustle, Mary Poppins Returns, and more. READ MORE >
Conferences will be held March 11 and 12. See attached form for details - make your appointments now https://5il.co/cvsk READ MORE >
Check out Joe's review of Bombshell. READ MORE >
Check out Joe's review of Uncut Gems. READ MORE >
Be sure to check out Joe'slatest movie reviews of Black Christmas and Malificent: Mistress of Evil. READ MORE >
Please read the letter from Mr. King regarding the return of school property https://5il.co/h0yr READ MORE >
Library Newsletter: https://5il.co/bzm5 READ MORE >
Get in the mood for the season and read Joe's review of Last Christmas. READ MORE >
Check out Joe's latest review, Booksmart. READ MORE >
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Drivers Education Schedule: https://5il.co/bf92 READ MORE >
MHS Student-Parent Handbook (PDF) https://5il.co/9ri5 READ MORE >
Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway deliver hilarious lines in The Hustle that will make you laugh and want more. Josephine Chesterfield (played by Anne Hathaway) is a con artist British woman who takes gullible rich men’s money out of their hands and into her own. Then along comes Penny Rust (played by Rebel Wilson). Contrary to Josephine, she is a crass, fun-loving... READ MORE >
Shazam! is a exciting superhero movie that will make you want to say ‘Shazam’ like Billy Batson and send you to the theater. Shazam! is about 14-year-old Billy Batson (played by Asher Angel), who, after meeting a wizard, is given the power to shout out one word to transform into the adult superhero Shazam (played by Zachary Levi). Still a kid at heart, Shazam... READ MORE >
Murdock’s outdoor track team gathered on Thursday, April 30, to face off against Narragansett Regional. Despite the wind and cold and rain, Murdock’s athletes put forth a tremendous effort. Congratulations to our hardworking students, who wholly embody determination, endurance, and team unity. The next home track meet is Tuesday, May 7, at 3:30pm. Stop by and... READ MORE >
When the 2:05pm dismissal bell rings on Fridays at Murdock High School, most students cannot wait to leave school and start their weekend. However, a select group of students instead head to the library, where Ms. Fitzpatrick leads a weekly game of Dungeons and Dragons.For the uninitiated, Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a fantasy tabletop roll-playing game, where... READ MORE >
Little is an important but humorous movie about someone who is mean and gets a piece of her own medicine. Little stars Regina Hall as Jordan, the tech boss of a company who torments her long-suffering assistant, April (Issa Rae), and the rest of her employees on a daily basis. She soon faces a threat to her personal life and career when she magically transforms... READ MORE >
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is the final conclusion of the popular Dreamworks franchise, and it a perfect note to end the series. Make sure to bring the tissues! How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World takes place a year after the second film leaves off, with Hiccup now chief of Berk alongside Astrid, his friends, and Toothless. One day,... READ MORE >
Kelly Fitzpatrick is no stranger to unconventional lessons. From escape rooms to dioramas, she brings and edge of creativity to her room. So, when she asked her French 3 & 4 students to write and present a eulogy for the titular character of the famous French novella, Le Petit Prince, they did not balk at the request. Instead, they dove in eagerly, writing their... READ MORE >
Isn’t It Romantic starring Rebel Wilson is rom-com magic, making this a perfect valentine movie - just don’t hit your head like Rebel did! Isn’t It Romantic is about a young women name Natalie, played by Rebel Wilson, who is a New York architect. She works hard to get noticed at her job, but is more likely to deliver coffee and bagels than design the city's next... READ MORE >
The first days of March opened to Murdock High School’s performance of Chicago, the iconic vaudeville-inspired musical satirizing corruption in the criminal justice system and the notion of celebrity criminals. Lindsey Smith and Kaileen Dibble took on the main rolls of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, respectively, bringing warmth and charm to the story’s conniving... READ MORE >
On Friday, February 8, 2019, students, faculty, family, and friends all crowded into the MMHS gym for a very special night. The boys JV, girls Varsity, and boys Varsity teams all faced off against Narragansett as part of the Coaches vs. Cancer event - a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. A bake sale, 50/50 raffle, Wall of Hope, and rubber duck throw were... READ MORE >
Mary Poppins Returns just needs 1 spoonful of sugar to make it a perfect a sequel, but it missed some marks. Mary Poppins Returns stars Emily Blunt in the main role, along with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Colin Firth, Meryl Streep, Julie Walters, and Angela Lansbury, with a cameo from Dick Van Dyke. The movie takes place several years after the original movie. Jane and... READ MORE >
Murdock’s indoor track team participated in a meet on Friday, February 1, 2019, at Fitchburg High School’s indoor track, where they raced, jumped, and putted against students from multiple area high schools. Several of the events included the mile, the 600 meter, the shot put, the high jump, and hurdles. While many of Murdock’s athletes placed in the top 6 for... READ MORE >
Nicole Elias has had a colorful life. A single mother to a now 19-year-old daughter, she took a portfolio course in Ireland, tutored Mexicans and Native Americans in Colorado, worked at a camp near Boston, and substituted in Leominster. Now, half-way through the school year, she has settled into her new position as Murdock High School’s art teacher. “I felt... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, January 8, Murdock High School's boys Varsity and JV basketball teams faced off against Tahanto Regional High School. The JV team kicked off the night, squeaking out a narrow victory with last minute points from Andrew Race and Cole Patterson. Varsity followed with a win of their own, scoring 73 points to Tahanto's 48. See the JV game photos here, and... READ MORE >
The girls varsity Basketball team faced Maynard on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Murdock High School. Maynard pulled out a 55-8 win, but the Blue Devils did not go down without a fight. The players went after rebounds, shot free-throws, and blocked their opponents down through the final seconds of the game. The full gallery is available here. The next girls varsity... READ MORE >
Career and education paths are rarely straightforward. Michaela Gilbert, Murdock’s newest algebra teacher, knows this first-hand. A Massachusetts native, Gilbert originally entered college at UMASS Dartmouth convinced she was going to be an accountant. Partway through the program, however, she decided to switch her major to math and pursue a career in education. “I... READ MORE >
Students took the stage on Wednesday, December 19, for Murdock Middle/High School’s annual Winter Concert. The band, led by music teacher Alyson Galipeau, started off the evening. High schoolers Paige Lafrennie, Zachary Cardarelli, Daniel Fuller, Arianna Dibble, and Britney Jackson played along to winter classics like “Hadyn’s Surprise,” as well as non-traditional... READ MORE >
Murdock High School’s chemistry students were treated to a unique lab on Friday as Dr. Jason Boyle used micro rockets to teach elements of science and chemical reactions. Boyle explained that “the goal of launching micro rockets is [to give] students...the chance to make a technical plan that involve understanding the reactions, to work as a team and stay focused,... READ MORE >
Murdock High School’s National Honors Society (NHS) members traveled to Winchendon’s Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery on Friday, December 14, 2018, to help place wreaths on the graves. The 210-acre state cemetery honors veterans through no-cost burials, and each year, the community remembers them by placing wreaths on their graves. This year, over 2,400... READ MORE >
On the evening of Wednesday, December 12, 2019, Murdock High School students and parents filed into the auditorium to celebrate a yearly tradition - the induction of new members to the National Honors Society (NHS). This year, 8 new members were sworn into NHS: Nicole BecotteBriahna BouchardSirena CaputiYang Yi ChenJonathan PolcariTimmy QuinnJulio RodriguezRyan... READ MORE >
Creative writing comes in many forms - narratives, poetry, short stories, and graphic novels, just to name a few. This past week, Murdock High School’s Creative Writing class wrote and performed their own plays for an audience of teachers and peers. Inspired by the yearly Tournament of Plays, students in the class asked for an assignment based on screen plays.... READ MORE >
This past weekend, all four of Murdock’s high school classes participated in the Tournament of Plays. Each play delivered its own comedic style, playing to the strengths of its actors and directors. The Class of 2021 kicked off the evening with Christina Hamlett and Jamie Dare’s “Last Flight to Ithaca,” a modern-day interpretation of The Odyssey. There were no... READ MORE >
For some, chemistry is a difficult subject. Between the formulae and the scientific method, the compounds and atoms, the class can be a challenge for may students. For Dr. Jason Boyle, however, chemistry is a lifelong passion. Not only did he develop a strong interest in the subject through his devoted high school chemistry teacher, but his college department also... READ MORE >
Written by Laurie Halse Anderson and illustrated by Emily Carroll, Speak the graphic novel is an amazing piece of work filled to the brim with emotion. The novel contains Carroll's brilliant black-and-white drawings depicting the protagonist's situation in life. With Anderson's creative metaphors between the protagonist's emotions and trees, the readers are able to... READ MORE >
Fortnite is possibly the most popular game on the planet as of the moment. With amazing graphics, interesting challenges, and wonderful updates, the game entices you to play for an extended period. Able to be downloaded and played anywhere, from your phone to your computer, you can improve their thinking, teamwork, and communication skills by playing with others.... READ MORE >
A right turn out of the MHS main office leads to the high school; a left, to the Murdock Academy for Success. This is where Jim Tansey, Murdock’s new para-educator and head varsity football coach, spends his days. After teaching health and physical education for 39 years - 32 of which were with the Tyngsborough school district - Tansey decided it was time to... READ MORE >
"VENOM" Eminem's recently released song for the Marvel movie of the same name is a fast-paced piece that captures the essence of the film. With a catchy beat, dark tone, and the rap god’s powerful vocals, this song perfectly conveys the view of the titular Symbiote about its human host. The instrumental accompaniments behind the lyrics are driving and powerful,... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, October 3, Murdock High School hosted a Red Cross blood drive to help those in need. The drive, hosted by Student Council, registered 32 donors (14 of whom were first-time donors) and collected 28 pints of blood. When asked why he was donating, junior Austin St. Peter asserted that “I like to help people. They need my blood more than I do.” He... READ MORE >
Murdock’s field hockey team fought down to the final seconds at Friday’s match against Gardner. Lindsey Smith scored Murdock's goal, unassisted. The team lost 5-1, but they played a respectable game. The next Field Hockey game will be Tuesday, October 9, 2018 against Maynard. See the full gallery of photos here. See the full schedule here. READ MORE >
Murdock High School’s JV football team faced off against Gardner last night, pulling out a 45-8 victory over the visiting team. Richard Anderson scored two touchdowns, while Anthony “Tony” Wolski completed two receiving touchdowns. Joseph “Joey” Bonaccolto successfully intercepted one of Gardner’s plays, leading to a fifth touchdown for Murdock. Congratulations to... READ MORE >
Clean your closets and home for Murdock Sports Boosters clothing drive!Starts immediately and ends 10/26/2018. Bring items to Alumni Field during any home athletic event or drop items off at door D9 at the high school. Contact Sue Polcari 978-257-5671 to arrange pick up. Funds raised will support Murdock athletics and the Epilepsy Foundation New EnglandHousehold... READ MORE >
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