Imagine moving to a foreign country, not knowing the native language, yet finding a way to excel and become the outright best at something. Such is the case for one local high school wrestler, and there is a good chance we will be hearing more about him for years to come. Abbas Tamaradze looks and sounds impressive on the wrestling mat.

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Congratulations to all of the students who were recognized in our 3rd quarter academic awards ceremony! All students with honor roll or high honor roll for second quarter received a certificate and were entered into a drawing for a gift card and a Kindle. Also, the top three most improved and the top three scoring students of the Math and Science practice MCAS were recognized with a tee shirt, certificate, and will have a pizza party with the HCSS administration. Keep up all the great work! Let's top 4th quarter with even more honor students.

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The Junior Class visited Western New England University Emerging Engineer Exhibition for a chance to explore the engineering department's Freshman and Senior projects. The students at WNEU made innovative projects and presentations in the various fields of engineering. Some favorite projects that students were impressed by included a mechanical hand, an automatic fish feeding device, a door sensor that alarms you if you forget your keys or phone inside when leaving, and a a heated coffee mug that always stays warm. Thank you to WNEU for hosting this exciting event!

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May 14th - 15th: Math MCAS for grades 6, 7, 8 and 10

The test is your chance to show your skills and see how you measure up to your fellow students around the state.  Of course, doing your best on the test is important for your academic future, but it can also help you win iPad or gift cards!!!  Show your school, your state, and your parents what you’ve got!!!

Here are the prizes for Math MCAS:

• Most Improved from last year (from each grade) will receive an iPad mini!!!
• 2nd and 3rd Most Improved from each grade will receive a $50 gift card
• 4th to10th Most Improved from each grade will receive a $25 gift card
• Top 3 Scores from each grade will receive a $50 gift card
• Top 4th to10th Scores from each grade will receive a $25 gift card

May 17th: 8th Grade Science and Technology MCAS

The test is your chance to show your skills and see how you measure up to your fellow students around the state.  Of course, doing your best on the test is important for your academic future, but it can also help you win iPad or gift cards!!!  Show your school, your state, and your parents what you’ve got!!!

Here are the prizes for Science MCAS:

• Top 3 Scores from each grade will receive a $50 gift card
• Top 4th to10th Scores from each grade will receive a $25 gift card

The student mentors and mentees enjoyed a bowling outing last week to celebrate the hard work they all put into the program. The program, which has approximately 50 students grades 6-12, serves as a unique way to integrate students both socially and academically. The older students, typically Juniors and Seniors, take time out of study hall to work one on one on homework and studying with a younger student. The program proved great success and the students all had a fantastic time bowling!

The HCSS Wolves arrived in France for their spring vacation.  We enjoyed our first couple of days on the streets of beautiful Paris.  We saw all the sites: Notre Dame Cathedral, Eiffel Tower, Montparnasse Tower, Les Invalides, Place de la Concorde, L’Arc de Triomphe, Garnier Opera and more.  Then we went to the Loire Valley were we learned about the Troglodyte dwellings, wine tasting and had dinner in a real Troglodyte cave!  We also enjoyed the city of Amboise where we got to see where King Francois the First buried Leonardo da Vinci.

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The winner of the HCSS Boston Red Sox Ticket Raffle for two seats on May 12 vs the Toronto Blue Jays is Franklyn Gandiaga.  Thank you to everyone who supported the Athletics Department fundraiser and a special thanks to Allen's Uniforms in Leominster for their generous donation of tickets.  Enjoy the game Frank!!!