UHS Spartan Podcast: Recent Episodes
Michael Rubin
School Committee audio: UHS presentation from the March 2024 School Committee meeting, as we shared some successes from UHS
March 2024 - Spartan podcast highlighting some of the efforts at UHS over the past couple of months
An update regarding cell phone procedures at UHS, particularly for students and to minimize distractions during learning time.
In this edition, we tee up the 2023-24 school year and have a quick conversation introducing the district's new Director of Pupil Services, Ms. Jen Toth.
In this episode, we wrap up the school year, including the Principal's Commencement Address and a reflection on 2022-23 as a whole.
In this edition of our Podcast, Superintendent Baldassarre shares details regarding an incident of racist graffiti that was discovered at UHS, as well as the district response.
In this episode, we chat with the Sheriff of Worcester County, Lew Evangelides, and the Massachusetts State Representative for Uxbridge, Michael Soter.
In this episode, we share the enthusiasm of school opening, chatting with our Assistant Principal, Matt Bertrand, and Dean of Students, Dave Moura.
In this edition, we preview the start of the 2022-23 school year and chat with our new superintendent, Dr. Michael Baldassarre.
In this episode, we wrap up the 2021-22 school year and chat with our school mental health team.
This episode offers the audio of the scheduling presentation for parents, held on March 10, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. The slides are linked here.
An interview with Tech Director Patrick Mistler, Integration Specialist Jess Brittingham, Media Teacher Joe Barros, and Dean of Students David Moura, and the impact of attendance at the Future of Education Technology Conference and the role of tech in our schools
Updates from the Uxbridge Public Schools regarding COVID-19 protocols, including take-home test availability for parents
We share some steps we are taking regarding the school's approach and response to the omicron variant of COVID-19.
In this episode, we discuss the recent TikTok issues, school safety, and other challenges, and we also have an interview with Dr. Karen Dwyer, our interim Assistant Superintendent.
In this edition of the Spartan Podcast, we chat with Head Coach Walter Berkowicz of the Cross Country team and UHS star runner Aidan Ross, who set a new course record en route to winning a state championship, while helping the Spartans to their best finish in school history.
This episode highlights some work at UHS through the first quarter, as well as the efforts of our school counseling department over the first couple months of the school year, including their goals.
Podcast for October 21, with some details about ongoing COVID-19 responses, TikTok challenges, and, as a bright spot, the successes of our Fall Athletic season!
An update from UHS for September 24, with information around Spirit Week, parking, and student activities, and an interview with our new assistant principal, Mr. Bertrand, and Dean of Students, Mr. Moura.
Updates from Meet the Teacher Night, Homecoming Week schedule, and some other happenings around UHS.
First Day of School edition! Some info about what happens on the first day as students make their way back to school this Tuesday!
Audio from the Class of 2026 parent town hall held on August 23 for grade 8 incoming families.
Our April 1 podcast, highlighting some information about reopening, athletics, and emotional supports for students.
This is the audio of our town hall meeting, held on March 23 (and connected to these slides). We explain our procedures and expectations regarding the planned return for the week of April 5.
This marks the audio from our Course Selection Night for students currently in grades 8-11 (Classes of 2022-2025), held on the evening of March 11. Video and slides are also available on the school website.
Spartan Podcast for February 26 with updates on MCAS, Fall-2 sports, course selection, and grade 7 open house.
Information from our parent town hall held on Monday, February 22. The slides for anyone wishes to view them are linked here:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vROePmdo4zb8PFeaydtL090hqDio3H6F0zSuJ9qzAUSjAcQtPeeVgj4jFJxdIfiOo2lO8zEDn8zaXxr/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
This is a quick update to the state of the school, since I mistakenly have neglected a couple of very key individuals.
In keeping with an annual "address," this Podcast is the 2020-21 "State of the School," from Principal Mike Rubin.
This podcast provides the audio of the Junior Parent seminar, shared with parents on February 10 by our school counseling department. This focuses on the post-secondary planning process for the Class of 2022.
This podcast episode outlines some of our initial planning and considerations for the Class of 2021, as we look into some of the culminating events of the year, including graduation, prom, and awards night.
Uxbridge High School Spartan Podcast for January 21, 2021, with an update on winter sports and the close of first semester.
The Uxbridge High School Spartan Podcast features an update on the end of the calendar year, an interview with our school counselors, and details about winter sports protocols that have been drafted, in order to safely have a basketball season.
This week's Spartan Podcast features an update at the onset of the Thanksgiving holiday and an interview with our partners from the Parabola Project.
The UHS Spartan Podcast, reviewing some info about winter sports, parent survey feedback, and plans around the challenges that we have identified.
In this episode, we highlight some ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19, civics project updates, school pictures, and the awarding of the 2020 MSAA Principal of the Year Award to Mr. Rubin.
Audio pulled from our video update, which describes the daily schedule and remote learning responsibilities for the upcoming school year.
Audio pulled from the video shared with students and families regarding safety guidelines and procedures, as we prepare to open school on 9/17.
The UHS Spartan Podcast for August 28, with updates on the start of school year, athletics, safety, and grade 8 orientation.
This is the Parent Town Hall held on August 19, during which plans for reopening were discussed.
The Whitin Intermediate School Parent Town Hall, reviewing some updates for the start of the school year and planned reopening, was held on August 19.
Uxbridge High School Spartan Podcast for August 7, 2020, with information about schedule changes, hybrid model, and ongoing challenges and successes for UHS.
This town hall outlines our reopening plans, including Q&A from families, held on August 5.
Ms. Cotter joins our guidance department this year, and she joins UHS Principal Michael Rubin to provide some background and introduction to our community on this podcast.
Nicole Henderson joins UHS Principal Michael Rubin for an introduction to the UHS community, as she joins our English department this September.
Ms. Klosterman joins UHS Principal Michael Rubin for a brief introduction, as she joins the UHS mathematics department in September.
A quick update from UHS regarding happenings, planning, and guidance from the summer, as we start looking ahead to the 2020-21 school year.
This is our podcast for June 12, reviewing some of the highlights of the year, plans for reopening, summer reading, and other details regarding the end of the school year.
UHS was featured on WCRN's "Around the Valley" segment, which aired on Sunday, May 31. Host Harry Berkowitz spoke with UHS Principal Michael Rubin about the recent successes of Uxbridge High School.
In this podcast, we talk about reopening, the senior parade, and the turmoil that has engulfed our nation this week, and our hope for a better tomorrow.
This is our UHS Podcast for May 22. Information about grade closeout, senior final grades, end-of-year, and material pickup.
This is the UHS Spartan Podcast for May 15, reviewing end-of-year procedures, talking about finals, the Flying Squadron, and Grade 7 transitions.
This is our weekly podcast for May 8, including information about grading during Remote Learning, prom, and time management techniques while away.
This is our Weekly News and Notes for April 3, including an interview with Spectrum1 regarding our work to provide personal protection equipment to the medical community.
This provides guidelines for remote learning guidelines at UHS. Also posted to the UHS home page.
This was a town hall meeting hosted with students and staff regarding the current COVID-19 closure, as of March 24, 2020, as we look ahead and plan.
Social distancing update for students and families - why this is important. Many thanks to Mr. Sean Bevan, Principal of Westwood High School, for sharing some of the resources and information that has been used in creating this podcast.
This letter was sent home to families on March 17 regarding remote learning at UHS. This is a podcast recording of that for those that prefer audio delivery of a message.
A few minutes highlighting some of the successes at UHS and also some of the plans we have for addressing challenges moving forward.
In this edition, we share some details about back-to-school, different orientations that are coming, and summer reading.
A chat with Mr. Barros, our digital media teacher; several Class of 2019 seniors and their successes; and updates to our rising grade 8 students as they prepare for the coming year.
We share our first annual "State of the School" address, describing many of the successes we have had to start this school year and also looking ahead as we tackle the challenges ahead.
The November Spartan podcast, with features on engineering, biomedical science, our upcoming visit from NEASC, and a preview of the December 5 winter concert!
Our first podcast, featuring segments on school safety, our new athletic director, and grade 8's transition to UHS.