William G. Morgan School

Holyoke Public Schools has received a supply of warm clothing from the Cradle to Crayons Seasonal Clothing and Coats program. To request winter clothing for your children, please complete this Google form: https://forms.gle/mBLnZX2aTrcTVWPs7 If you have any questions, please call the HPS Enrollment Office at (413) 534-2000, Option 1.

4 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools

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Friday, December 22 will be a three-hour early release for students. Winter break will run through Monday, January 1, with a return to school on Tuesday, January 2. Schools will be closed again on Friday, January 5, in celebration of Three Kings Day and again on Monday, January 15, in recognition of Martin Luther King Day. Please visit our calendars page to view the updated calendar or three-hour early release schedule: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/o/hps/page/calendars-bell-times-events

4 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools

Calendar showing three-hour early release on December 22

Six Morgan students were among the 71 students districtwide who were recently recognized for their consistently excellent school attendance or their significantly improved attendance over the course of this school year. The Morgan honorees include Jerome Albaladejo, Xavielys Casiano-Santiago, Bella Dominique, Mia Gonzalez, Keyden Rodriguez, and Shyla Santiago.

4 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools

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Welcome! Caitlin Rosazza is the new associate director of early literacy for Holyoke Public Schools. She leads and supports the implementation of the Early Literacy strategic priority, including providing professional learning and support to expert teachers/coaches, K-2 classroom teachers, and reading interventionists. She began her teaching career as an English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at the former Peck School. She also taught ELA and coached early literacy at a Springfield charter school. She received her bachelor's degree from Smith College and master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Boston University. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and baking.

4 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools

(Ñ⬇️) TONIGHT! HPS Special Education students and their families are welcome to attend the SEPAC Holiday Celebration from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Holyoke Merry Go Round at Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton Street. Includes free carousel rides and other fun activities!

4 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools

Students from Morgan and Lawrence Schools sang songs of Puerto Rican Parrandas and learned a song from Haiti in celebration of multilingualism and community during the English Learners Parent Advisory Council’s “Parranda Around the World” program at Lawrence on Monday, December 1. The event saw a terrific turn out, with more than 30 families participating. Multilingual families are encouraged to participate in future ELPAC activities that will showcase multilingual students’ superpowers and excellence. ELPAC meetings also feature important working group conversations around ways Holyoke Public Schools can continue to celebrate and support our multilingual learners. To learn more: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/page/elpac

4 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools

Students wearing straw hats and red bandanas holding Puerto Rican flags

Families and staff serving prepared meals

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Mark your calendar! The Holyoke Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Holiday Celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Holyoke Merry Go Round at Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton Street. Everyone is welcome to participate in this year-end celebration and holiday party, which includes free carousel rides and other fun activities for children and their families.