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Last year we visited the middle school and discovered some big changes in math instruction brought about by the statewide switch to the so-called ‘common core’ curriculum. We decided it was time to visit some of the branches of what educators call “the core” which is made-up of math, reading/...
Members of the Groton-Dunstable Regional High School Class of 2016 proudly display their thoughts and destinations on their mortarboards as they listen to outgoing Principal Mike Mastrullo (top photo). Principal Mastrullo gave his final words of advice, encouragement and appreciation to the Groton...
Groton, Dunstable students win big as Nashoba Valley technical High School celebrated the class of 2016 (listed below) with awards and scholarships. VOC.-TECHNICAL AWARDS Merit Achievement Award Carpenty & Cabinetmaking: Jacob Herbert (Groton). Dental Assisting: Alyson Petersen (Groton). Design...
Generous grants from the Groton Cultural Council and the Dunstable Cultural Council, allowed the Groton Dunstable Regional School District to bring in Groton filmmaker David Melpignano to teach Writing with Video and Audio. The course, co-taught with high school ELA chair Kelly Cook, was offered...
“Michael Ho is gentleman, athlete, scholar, and one of the finest young men I have encountered,” stated G-D principal Michael Mastrullo, who had requested I interview Michael for a senior profile.  “We are a family of four including my younger brother, Peter, currently in the eighth grade, my...
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Katie Novak, Groton resident and mother of four children, is one of the nation’s leading experts on implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Dr. Novak is a best-selling author and a sought after speaker locally, nationally, and internationally with...
Middle School math teacher Karen Gartland is heading up a project to grow vegetables and flowers in raised beds in the Middle School South courtyard. Here, Mrs. Gartland and a middle school volunteer plant in the fresh beds. Photo by John Ellenberger. (see story Page 3).
When last we met middle school math teacher and curriculum coordinator Karen Gartland, she was explaining the intricacies of the new common core math. Come spring though Karen takes on an additional role as volunteer head mistress of the middle school garden, a large flower and vegetable plot in...
The Groton Dunstable High School Robotics team, “The Robotomies”, has completed the FIRST Robotics “First Stronghold” competitions for 2016. The first competition was held at WPI March 12 and 13. The team ended up qualifying in third place. The second competition was held in Providence, RI on...
Artwork by Heather Mischel. Provided by Rebecca Kostich.
Artwork of nineteen graduating seniors at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School will be featured in the 2016 Senior Art Show from May 19-25. Everyone is welcome to the Opening Reception Thurs. May 19, 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Front Commons at the school. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and...
This upcoming school year “China is coming to GDRHS?” We will welcome almost a dozen Chinese students to study in the high school and live with host families within our community.  These students have been hand-selected for Groton-Dunstable out of many other eligible high schools in the area. To...

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