UHS Spartan Podcast
By Michael Rubin
UHS Spartan PodcastMar 17, 2020
March 2024: School Committee
School Committee audio: UHS presentation from the March 2024 School Committee meeting, as we shared some successes from UHS
Spartan Podcast: March 2024
March 2024 - Spartan podcast highlighting some of the efforts at UHS over the past couple of months
Spartan Podcast, February 14
An update regarding cell phone procedures at UHS, particularly for students and to minimize distractions during learning time.
Thanksgiving Podcast, November 2023
A message of gratitude from the UHS Principal
Spartan Podcast, October 2023
Reviewing some data and highlights for the Uxbridge School Committee
September 2023 Podcast
A quick podcast with some highlights from UHS, September 2023
Spartan Podcast, August 2023
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.
Spartan Podcast, June 2023
In this episode, we wrap up the school year, including the Principal's Commencement Address and a reflection on 2022-23 as a whole.
Spartan Podcast, December 22
A quick check-in from UHS before the holiday break!
Spartan Podcast, November 7
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.
Spartan Podcast: Sheriff Lew Evangelides & Representative Soter
In this episode, we chat with the Sheriff of Worcester County, Lew Evangelides, and the Massachusetts State Representative for Uxbridge, Michael Soter.
Spartan Podcast, September 1
In this episode, we share the enthusiasm of school opening, chatting with our Assistant Principal, Matt Bertrand, and Dean of Students, Dave Moura.
Spartan Podcast, August 2022
In this edition, we preview the start of the 2022-23 school year and chat with our new superintendent, Dr. Michael Baldassarre.
Spartan Podcast, June 2022
In this episode, we wrap up the 2021-22 school year and chat with our school mental health team.
Scheduling Information, Grades 8-11
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.
Spartan Podcast, February 3
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
Podcast Special Edition: COVID-19 Protocol Update
Updates from the Uxbridge Public Schools regarding COVID-19 protocols, including take-home test availability for parents
Spartan Podcast, January 11
We share some steps we are taking regarding the school's approach and response to the omicron variant of COVID-19.
Spartan Podcast, December 21
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.
Spartan Podcast, November 23
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.
Spartan Podcast, November 21
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.
Spartan Podcast, October 21
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!
Spartan Podcast, September 24
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.
Spartan Podcast, September 17
Updates from Meet the Teacher Night, Homecoming Week schedule, and some other happenings around UHS.
Spartan Podcast, September 3
First Day of School edition! Some info about what happens on the first day as students make their way back to school this Tuesday!
Class of 2026: Parent Town Hall
Audio from the Class of 2026 parent town hall held on August 23 for grade 8 incoming families.
Spartan Podcast, June 4
Information about senior activities, schedules, and partnerships!
Spartan Podcast, April 1
Our April 1 podcast, highlighting some information about reopening, athletics, and emotional supports for students.
Spartan Podcast, Return-to-School!
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.
Spartan Podcast, March 22
This is the audio of the Town Hall held for the Class of 2026 on March 22.
Spartan Podcast, March 11: Course Selection
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, February 26
Spartan Podcast for February 26 with updates on MCAS, Fall-2 sports, course selection, and grade 7 open house.
Spartan Podcast: February 22, Parent Town Hall
Information from our parent town hall held on Monday, February 22. The slides for anyone wishes to view them are linked here:
Spartan Podcast: State of the School, redux and correction
Spartan Podcast: February 11, State of the School
In keeping with an annual "address," this Podcast is the 2020-21 "State of the School," from Principal Mike Rubin.
Spartan Podcast: Junior Guidance Seminar
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.
Spartan Podcast: January 28
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.
Spartan Podcast: January 21
Uxbridge High School Spartan Podcast for January 21, 2021, with an update on winter sports and the close of first semester.
Spartan Podcast: December 30
An update regarding winter sports, to begin on January 4, 2021.
Spartan Podcast: December 23
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.
Spartan Podcast: November 20
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.
Spartan Podcast: November 13
The UHS Spartan Podcast, reviewing some info about winter sports, parent survey feedback, and plans around the challenges that we have identified.
Spartan Podcast: October 30
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.
Spartan Podcast: October 9
UHS Spartan Podcast, with an update on MCAS, Masks, travel information, attendance.
Weekly Update, October 2
Weekly Spartan Podcast for October 2
Reopening UHS: Academics and Learning Procedures
Audio pulled from our video update, which describes the daily schedule and remote learning responsibilities for the upcoming school year.
Spartan Podcast: Reopening Special - Safety Procedures
Audio pulled from the video shared with students and families regarding safety guidelines and procedures, as we prepare to open school on 9/17.
Weekly Update for August 28
The UHS Spartan Podcast for August 28, with updates on the start of school year, athletics, safety, and grade 8 orientation.
UHS Parent Town Hall
This is the Parent Town Hall held on August 19, during which plans for reopening were discussed.
Whitin Town Hall - August 19
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.