North Middlesex Regional High School is a public high school located in Townsend, Massachusetts in Middlesex County. It serves grades 9-12 primarily from Townsend, Pepperell, and Ashby. North Middlesex Regional High School has approximately 1100 students.According to the official North Middlesex Regional School District website, North Middlesex is a comprehensive school accredited by the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. The professional staff includes approximately 75 full-time teachers, a library/media coordinator, an academic support center coordinator, 4 guidance counselors, 2 school nurses, a school psychologist, approximately 15 teaching assistants, 2 assistant principals, and one principal.HistoryThe school was built in 1957-1959 and an addition was added in 1972. The citizens of the neighboring town of Mason, New Hampshire expressed an interest in possibly joining the North Middlesex District in 2006. However, the choice was voted down by New Ipswich and other members of Mason's current school district.In 2014 the towns of Pepperell, Ashby and Townsend voted for the construction of a new building. This building is planned to open in September 2017.
