Bilingual education opens doors and inspires bright futures ☀️ Our dual language program begins in PreK and K, and supports students through elementary, middle, and high school. Students are accepted to the dual language program through a lottery process, which opens in February. Families of students entering PreK and K are invited to attend an informational tour ahead of the lottery opening. WATCH→ https://youtu.be/F6YB4CIrieQ
Logo design contest, Dual Language tours, and the first-ever student summit in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-january-13-2025
Students vs. Teachers! ⚽️ The newcomer academy at Metcalf Middle School recently challenged the staff to a 4-on-4 soccer game. The competition was tight, with both staff and students celebrating a number of goals.
Can HHS North Seniors spot themselves in this Class of 2025 video? https://youtu.be/1vxS-LPyrTw?feature=shared In October they all gathered to form the number '25' on the football field. Watch and share your excitement with the class of 2025 as they get ready for graduation this year!
College planning, a new fitness facility, and announcing the name of our new middle school in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-december-16-2024
HPS schools will open two hours late on December 16 due to weather. Delayed opening schedule here http://bit.ly/3H3sTG1 - Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke abrirán dos horas más tarde el 16 de diciembre debido al clima. Consulte el horario de comienzo de clases retrasado aquí http://bit.ly/3H3sT
HPS schools will open two hours late on Thursday, December 5 due to weather. Delayed opening schedule here http://bit.ly/3H3sTG1
Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke abrirán dos horas más tarde el jueves 5 de diciembre debido al clima. Consulte el horario de comienzo de clases retrasado aquí http://bit.ly/3H3sT
The Panorama Culture and Climate survey closes Friday, December 6 at 5 p.m. https://bit.ly/3SuPqTM Please complete one survey for each school where you have a child attending.
Environmental health funding, ‘Power of Parenting,’ early literacy pilot program update, and Girls in Trade in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-december-2-2024
Excellence award spotlight ✨ Herishkialis Rivera Cruz, a first grade student at McMahon School, recently received a surprise visit from Superintendent Soto during the school day. Herishkialis was nominated by her teacher, Ms. Miele, for always participating in lessons by raising her hand and sharing her thoughts. She works hard to complete her work thoroughly, and is an outstanding role model for her peers. Congratulations, Herishkialis!
A Thanksgiving surprise! 🍂 Sodexo cafeteria staff Odalis Figueroa, Xiomara Rivera Rodriguez, and Flor Barreto surprised Metcalf staff this morning with a festive breakfast to celebrate the upcoming holiday. We’re lucky to have you on our team at Metcalf and HPS!
Excellence award spotlight ✨ Superintendent Soto recently paid a visit to Lawrence School to surprise Family and Community Engagement (FACE) coordinator Myriam Rodriguez. Ms. Rodriguez always goes the extra mile to welcome students and families to Lawrence, providing community resources and switching seamlessly between languages to assist families. Congratulations, Ms. Rodriguez!
How are we doing? Holyoke Public Schools is conducting our annual Panorama survey to measure how our community feels about the culture and climate of Holyoke Public Schools, and how the school-year experience is going for our students and their families. To take the survey, just follow this link https://bit.ly/3US7De7 and select your child’s school from the drop-down menu. Please take the survey to provide feedback for each school where you have a child in attendance. Survey closes November 27.
Weather protocols, middle school naming options, and multiple pathways to learn English and Spanish at HHS North in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-november-18-2024
Families: Please take a few minutes to complete our annual Panorama culture and climate survey. Complete one survey for each school where you have a child attending. https://bit.ly/3US7De7
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Por favor, tómese unos minutos para completar nuestra encuesta anual de cultura y clima Panorama. Por favor complete una encuesta para cada una de las escuelas en las que usted tiene inscrito a uno de sus hijos. https://bit.ly/3US7De7
It's opening night! 🥳 Catch "Miss Nelson is Missing" today through Saturday in the HHS North auditorium.
Reminder: No school on Monday! The district is closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day.
Reminder: School is closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5 for a professional development day for staff.
Provisional end to receivership, health guidelines for school attendance, and Panorama survey in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-november-4-2024
Middle school students have a blast during STEM Week! Science, technology, engineering and math were the main events during Holyoke Community College’s STEM day last Tuesday. Participating middle school students from Metcalf and Holyoke STEM Academy joined with students from other area schools for hands-on games and activities that helped them think like scientists on the college campus, including math-based origami and LEGO engineering.
