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It was such a joyful experience to serve lunch this week to every student at Page Hilltop. The students were just as thrilled. A big thank you to our food service workers. They work hard and are so nice to the students.

ASRHS Drama Has Some Spring Musical “Magic to Do” Just for You

AYER/SHIRLEY, MA: ASRHS Drama Club’s next production is the Tony Award-winning Stephen Schwartz musical, “PIPPIN.”  As told by a traveling troupe of actors led by a cunning and charming Leading Player, “PIPPIN” is the story of a young prince, heir to the throne of King Charlemagne. Pippin certain he is extraordinary, is searching for his own “corner of the sky.” He attends university certain that he will find a fulfilling purpose in life, but it falls short. He dabbles in battle, licentious entanglements and savvy political maneuvers, but only discover that true happiness is more complicated than he thought. “PIPPIN” is both a humorous allegory about growing up and a dark tale of the danger of false appearances and empty promises.

Says Senior Chris Govang, who is portraying the Leading Player as well as acting as dance captain and serving as one of the Co-Presidents of the ASRHS Drama Club, “It’s a really fun show, and getting to work with people who share my enthusiasm for it is fantastic.”  The cast also includes Julia Alo, Alexis Blackwell, Lolly Capasso, Alexis Feigley, DeJah Fleurancois, Theresa Krifka-Dobes, Jerry Maillet, Anthony Mavilia, Meliyah Marinez, Mason Pyatt, Claudia Ramos-Mercado, Kate Reardon, Gaby Rosales, Maggie Serratore, Ava Sherriff, Cassidy Wenstrom and Kyrie Wick. The show is directed by JulieAnn Govang, with an almost entirely student-staffed pit orchestra led by Music Director Tim Ketterer.

Sponsored by ALO Seamless Gutters of Littleton, “PIPPIN” will play March 20 and 21 at 7pm; and March 21 and 22 at 2pm in the Laura S. Leavitt Auditorium at Ayer Shirley Regional High School, 141 Washington Street in Ayer.  Tickets reservations can be placed by phone, or tickets will be available at the door and in advance at the Hazen Memorial Library in Shirley.  They are $12 general admission; $5 for students and senior citizens.  For more information about the show, the ASRHS Drama Club, or to reserve tickets ahead of time, call (978) 772-2545 or visit ASRHS Drama online at www.jacneed.com/ASYD/AyerShirleyDrama.htm.

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Happy Valentine's Day!

The Page Hilltop students had lots of fun this week making crazy Valentine hats in Mrs. Cowley's art classes. Mrs. Cowley is a wonderful art teacher, and the students produce fantastic art work!

On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, we wish our wonderful students and their families, a fun-filled and fantastic vacation week! We thank you for your continued support and cherish your partnership. Let's continue to grow together and make ASRSD the best school district in the Commonwealth!

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Look at our budding Grade 5 band students learning to play the trumpet!  

We are so happy to be able to offer band to Grade 5 students at both elementary schools.

It was a pleasure to be present for girls' basketball Senior Night!  

The only senior on the team is Riley Murphy. Congrats, Riley! You will be missed!

Riley is flanked by her lovely family.

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Computer Science for All!

We are very excited about new opportunities for our students next school year.  One of these opportunities is the implementation of Computer Science education in Grades K-12. A computer science education will prepare our learners for their future. The business world needs engineers, programmers, and technologically competent workers. Computer science education promotes important skills such as collaboration, creativity, and communication. We have disparities in young women’s engagement in STEM fields. We want ALL students to engage in Computer Science.  This past Wednesday and Thursday, the Leadership Team and I participated in a District Implementation Planning Workshop with the goal of creating inclusive and sustainable K-12 computer science education in ASRSD. We are looking to the future because our students are at the heart of all we do.

Page Hilltop Panther News Show

Did you know the Page Hilltop students have a news show? They sure do. It is called "Panther News".  Kristin Mayo, Digital Literacy teacher at Page Hilltop, is the producer and oversees the student reporters. The episode below features the new teachers at Page Hilltop. Take some time to watch this six minute video. You will love it. To see all of their episodes, please visit the district website and click District Videos. We love all of our new teachers!

Student Accolades Keep Coming!

ASRHS students, Olivia Oestreicher, Junior, and Chris Govang, Senior, are joining the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) 2020 All-State Chorus.  Congratulations, Olivia & Chris! We are very proud of you.

Have you had a chance to hear Olivia and Chris sing? Well, come to the high school spring concert on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30pm. You just might hear them sing!  Or perhaps, attend the spring musical, "Pippin", showing March 20-22, and see our well-accomplished student actors. If you love singing, do not miss the show.