News LaBossier named new Principal of Taft Early Learning

Uxbridge Schools Superintendent

Mike Baldassarre announced Mr. Mark LaBossiere as the new Principal of the Taft Early Learning Center. He officially stepped into this role on July 27, 2023.

Baldassarre pointed out that those who have interacted with Mr. LaBossiere during his tenure as Assistant Principal of the Taft Early Learning Center during the last academic year shared their confidence in his abilities to fulfill this vital role—his dedicated efforts in creating and nurturing relationships and responding to the needs of students. Mr. LaBossiere was given the unanimous endorsement from the Taft faculty and staff in focus groups hosted by the Superintendent on the topic of selecting a new principal.

Mr. LaBossiere has shown an unwavering commitment to supporting every child, teacher, and parent within the Taft Early Learning Center community. His outstanding leadership qualities, empathetic approach, and a strong focus on academic and social-emotional growth will be the cornerstone of his term as Principal.

The Superintendent indicated that as the district starts this academic year, Mr. LaBossiere will work closely with UHS Principal Mike Rubin, his organizational mentor, and Assistant Superintendent Karen Dwyer. This collaboration promises to enhance the district’s goal of fostering an environment that emphasizes improving academic and social-emotional outcomes for our early education students. Mr. LaBos- siere will have additional mentorship to help him with the complex work of change and growth in early childhood learning environments.

Baldassarre is confident that under Mr. LaBossiere's leadership, the Taft Early Learning Center will continue offering our students a nurturing, inclusive, and dynamic learning environ- ment. His dedication, enthusiasm, and belief in a collaborative community make him an exceptional leader.

Baldassarre sees the district supporting Mr. LaBossiere as he takes on this new and exciting role and will ask all staff to join in welcoming him into this new chapter at Taft when schools open up.

Xaverian h.S. posts honor Roll

Dr. Jacob Conca, Head of School at Xaverian Brothers High School, is pleased to announce that the following 560 students from 76 cities and towns have been named to the honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 20222023 school year. Of note, seniors are not included in the fourth quarter honor roll.

The Xaverian Brothers High School honor roll has three designation levels: Ryken Honors indicates all marks are A- or above. First Honors indicates all marks are B or above. Second Honors indicates all marks are B- or above.

The following has been sorted by state, city, honor level, grade, and name.

MENDON: Jonathan Santosuosso, 8, Ryken Honors, Conor Belleville, 10, Ryken Honors, Michael Albert, 8, First Honors

UXBRIDGE: Nathaniel Badzmierowski, 10, First Honors Xaverian Brothers High School is one of 13 Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools in the United States. It is a college-prep day school for boys in grades 7-12. For more than 60 years, Xaverian has been at the forefront of Catholic education, challenging young men to become their best; not just as students but as leaders of strong faith and character. For more information visit www.xbhs.com.