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Good afternoon,

 

Each Thanksgiving, I sit down to write a message of appreciation to our community. I’m sure it might seem like I just say the same things each year. Maybe that’s true, but that doesn’t change how much I mean it. I am truly grateful for the Pinkerton Academy community. 

 

I am thankful each day for the work that’s done in and out of the classrooms. Seeing the success of students engaging in their learning never gets old. It is the heart of our mission and vision to be an inclusive community that prepares all for diverse futures and a community of lifelong learners and adaptive problem-solvers. I’m grateful to the faculty and staff who work together to build an environment of learning. 

 

This fall, I’m also proud of the accomplishments of our students outside of the classroom. The Pinkerton Players had another successful fall play, Sleepy Hollow, and return to the stage next week for A Christmas Carol. Our band and chorus students have had their first concerts of the year, filling the Stockbridge with their music. Next month, they will perform their holiday concerts, and I highly recommend you go if you can! 

 

We also saw four of our teams take home state championships so far this fall: girls and boys cross country, cheer, and girls volleyball. This weekend, our football team will try to add another and become back-to-back state champs. Most importantly, we are truly proud of the cooperation and sportsmanship that our teams have shown. They are excellent representatives of Pinkerton.

 

At the same time, our clubs and organizations have helped foster a spirit of service at Pinkerton. From increasing mental health awareness to raising money for breast cancer research to holding food and clothing drives, these groups have helped to meet needs beyond our campus. I’m genuinely proud and appreciative of their efforts. 

 

In that same spirit of giving, I would like to thank the Derry Village Rotary for their donation to our Families in Need Program. We will also be holding our first-ever online silent auction to raise money for this program. It provides confidential, critical support to Pinkerton families facing hardship, giving our students the stability and resources they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. You can bid on fun, creative baskets that will make a perfect gift for someone in your life. The auction will run from December 11th - 14th, and more information will be available on our website. 

 

As we head into our Thanksgiving break, I hope that you are all able to find moments of gratitude, rest, and connection. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. 

 

Sincerely, 

 

Dr. Timothy J. Powers

Head of School