✨ Excellence Award Spotlight ✨ Superintendent Soto paid a visit to McMahon School to award fifth grade student Stayesh Sayedi, who was honored with the Superintendent’s excellence award after being nominated by seven different McMahon staff members. We could barely fit everyone who wanted to celebrate Stayesh in one photo! Teachers and staff members commend Stayesh’s dedication to learning, her kind demeanor, and how welcoming she is to everyone she meets. Her positive attitude, even when working through challenging situations, is a positive example for students and staff alike. She also volunteers with second grade students, going out of her way to make new students feel welcomed and supported. Congratulations, Stayesh!
3 days ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Stayesh and her family with McMahon staff
Summer is just around the corner! ☀️ Before you hit the beach, make sure the following important dates are in your calendar: • Thursday, May 29: HHS Dean graduation • Friday, May 30: HHS North graduation • Friday, June 13: OA graduation • Wednesday, June 18: Last day of school! The last day of school will follow the regular Wednesday schedule.
4 days ago, Holyoke Public Schools
June 18 Wednesday | Miercoles Last day of school!
Academic celebrations, budget planning, and neuroscience at Kelly School in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-may-19-2025
12 days ago, Holyoke Public Schools
The Holyoke Unified Track team enters the field for competition
Scenes from the Western Massachusetts Unified Track meet 📸 This week, 11 Unified Track and Field teams met at HHS North for their sectional competition. Students of all abilities competed in events such as the 100 meter dash, javelin throw, 4x400 relay, and long jump.
15 days ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Students cheer before beginning the competition
A student holds two javelins
Principal McKenna takes a photo with a student and job coach
The HHS and Transitions delegation walk into the stadium
A Holyoke student performs the long jump
A student performs the long jump
It's staff appreciation week! 🍎 Lawrence School staff appreciate Shakira Colon, who works on the TIP team. Every day, Ms. Shakira writes a new inspirational message on the whiteboard in the main office to brighten the day of her co-workers. Her positivity is infectious—and appreciated, this week and every week!
24 days ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Shakira Colon pictured with a whiteboard
It’s staff appreciation week! 🍎 Morgan School students took the time to shout their appreciation, saying “thank you”s to teachers, paraprofessionals, and Nurse Camille Lopez. Follow along on social media throughout the week as we share more video shout outs from students and staff.https://youtube.com/shorts/X5dpgDHNO0I
26 days ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Rocket into Reading, language access updates, and Holyoke’s future chefs in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-may-5-2025
26 days ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Holyoke educators join the B-U-Z-Z! 🐝 Five teams of Holyoke educators participated in Homework House's 10th Annual Adult Spelling Bee at the De La Luz Soundstage on May 1. While none of the HPS teams made it to the winner’s circle, they all had a lot of fun participating in the good-natured competition while also helping to raise funds to support Homework House’s free tutoring and mentoring programs. HPS’s teams included: 🐝 The Beech Boys: Aaron Morris, Danny Loughlin, and Carlos Quiles 🐝 Bee Afraid, Bee Very Afraid: Stephen Mahoney, Jackie Glasheen, and Shaena Gubala 🐝 BeeFit: Amy Burke, Amy Piedra, and Abigail Serrano 🐝 Un-Bee-Lievable Wildcats: Katie Bourque, Siobhan Brennan, and Caitlin O’Hare 🐝 The McMahon Cheetahs: Melissa Robert, Erik Spracklin, and Katie Plasse
29 days ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Bee contestants
Bee contestants
Bee contestants
Bee contestants
Bee contestants
Hey families! You’re invited to the Transition Resource Fair on Thursday, May 1 🦋 This event, sponsored by the Holyoke/Chicopee Department of Developmental Services (DDS), will showcase local services and supports for students transitioning out of special education. It is open to students ages 14-21, their families, and special education professionals. Thursday, May 1 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St., Chicopee.
about 1 month ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Poster
Poster
A deep dive into STEM Beats, the new Peck School logo, and end of year dates in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-april-14-2025
about 2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
The cast of 'Little Shop of Horrors'
Wrestling coach—and HHS Dean assistant principal—Vincent Silano was surprised today with a visit from TWO state senators! 🎉 Senator John Velis, who represents Holyoke, and Senator Adam Gomez, who represents Mr. Silano’s home district, came to HHS Dean to celebrate Mr. Silano’s outstanding recent achievement: He was recently named the MIAA Division 2 West Wrestling Coach of The Year 🥳 The senators presented Mr. Silano with an official Massachusetts State Senate Citation to commemorate the achievement, and celebrated with Dean staff and members of the wrestling team. Congratulations, Mr. Silano!
about 2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Everyone poses for a photo with Mr. Silano
Mr. Silano receives award from Senator Velis
Head to the Holyoke Public Library on Saturday, April 12, from 9:30-3:30 to play 18 holes of miniature golf for FREE inside the library and "Human Foosball" outside! ⛳️📚
about 2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Mini golf flyer
Mini golf flyer
A new bike for Mia! The Hampden County Sheriff's Office and Deputy Sheriff Robert “Bob the Bike Guy” Charlan surprised Lawrence third grader Mia McDonald with a brand new bicycle, helmet, bike lock, and first aid kit after her bike was stolen. They also had stuffed toys and Legos for her classmates, so each student went home with something new. “I just want to say thank you and you’re all good people,” said Mia to her class. Thank you, Deputy Charlan!
about 2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Deputy Charland gifts Mia a bike
April Acceleration Academy: Enroll today! ⏰ HPS has scheduled FREE Acceleration Academies for Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25, designed to provide enriching learning experiences as well as math support for elementary, middle, and high school students during April break. Families of interested students can enroll online. Space is limited so families are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible to ensure their children can participate. For assistance with enrollment, please call (413) 534-2000, option 1. https://enrollholyoke.schoolmint.com/login
about 2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
A student enjoys a "camp fire" at April Acceleration Academy
Excellence award spotlight ✨ Morrison Duffy, a sixth grade student at Metcalf School, recently received a surprise visit from Superintendent Soto. Morrison was nominated by school adjustment counselor, Mauricio Tobar, for his outstanding critical thinking skills and connectedness with his peers, especially newcomers. He genuinely cares about and shows interest in the backgrounds of his peers, while also being very proud of his own. Congrats, Morrison!
about 2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Morrison Duffy and staff
Meet one of the stars of Little Shop of Horrors: Audrey II! 🌱☠️ This carnivorous plant puppet—along with two other sizes to show her growth throughout the show—was designed and created by Phil Christofori. A retired art teacher and department head from HPS, Mr. Christofori has been the prop designer for HHS musicals for “a very long time.” For this production, Mr. Christofori created three puppets to show the plant’s growth throughout the show. He utilized unlikely and recycled materials, including a foam mattress, to make the puppets with support from student designer Chris MacLaughlin and set painter Bill Greaney 🎨 See all of the Audrey II puppets—and a talented cast of real-life student performers—in the HHS Theater Company production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ opening TOMORROW, April 3, and playing for one weekend only. Tickets available online or at the door. https://v6.click4tix.com/event-details.php?e=431721
about 2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Audrey II
Careers at HPS, Ignite Reading’s impact for young readers, and ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-march-31-2025
2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Excellence award spotlight ✨ Superintendent Soto recently surprised Maridia Hobert with an award of excellence. Ms. Hobert is a Spanish language arts teacher at HHS North who goes above and beyond in the classroom, teaching efficiently and always lending a hand to other teachers. Her kindness and approachability are appreciated by students and staff alike. Congrats, Ms. Hobert!
2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Lori McKenna, Anthony Soto, Maridia Hobert,
If we are a community that believes in belonging, then Holyoke High School is… ✅ Inclusive ✅ Respects each other ✅ Student voices matter ✅ Collaborate ✅ We communicate ✅ Is a place where everyone can be themselves ✅ Works together WATCH: https://youtu.be/NB8Rd8rNnjo
2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
“We wanted to give our students something practical that they could learn to do to help support their interest in health careers.” 🩺 Students enrolled in the Engineering and Life Science (ELS) Academy at HHS North were participate in hands-on CPR training as an elective course, presented by the YMCA. Students learned CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, as well as choking relief and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). 🎥 WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx8gAApRNOQ
2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools