It was great to see so many of our artists and families at the art show last night. Thanks to Mrs. Colella, the Warren Student Art Show is a remarkable platform for our students to exhibit their artistic skills and imagination. The artwork displayed ranged from paintings and sculptures to mixed media projects. Each piece reflected the unique creativity and perspective of our students, offering a glimpse into their artistic journeys.

Last night served as a chance to engage in conversations about art, creativity, and the development of our talented students. I know I was amazed by the talent and enthusiasm displayed by our young artists, and the encouragement and appreciation meant the world to them.

Thank you for attending the Art Show. You not only demonstrated your support for your child's passion and dedication but also contributed to fostering their self-confidence and growth. Your presence served as a source of inspiration, encouraging them to explore their artistic abilities further and pursue their dreams.

Have a great weekend,

Pete Regan

Principal

Ashland Public Schools provides free transportation to Ashland students in Grades K-6 who reside more than two (2.0) miles from school. Students in Grades K-6 who live two or fewer miles from school and all students in Grades 7-12 may pay an annual transportation fee if they want to take the bus to and from school. Due to limited transportation options, all paid seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Early Registration

Registrations must be received before June 1. The fee is $290 per student or $580 (maximum family cap) for two or more students in the same family. Registration is required for each student. Submit payments to Ashland Public Schools at epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the School Department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation.

Regular Registration

Registrations received after June 1 may be processed on September 1, 2023. The fee is $360 per student or $720 (maximum family cap) for two or more students from the same family. Registration is required for each student. Submit payments to Ashland Public Schools at epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the School Department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation.

Students will be assigned to a bus once their full and complete application has been received. Once bus capacity has been reached, a waitlist will be created. Late registrations will be placed on a waitlist and offered a seat if one becomes available during the school year.

Instructions to Submit Payment

A step-by-step video tutorial to learn how to submit an online payment is available at ashland.k12.ma.us/Transportation.

For more information about bus fees, fee waiver applications and our notification process, please visit ashland.k12.ma.us/Transportation.

Stop by Dairy Queen on 130 Pond St. on Thursday, May 25 between 4–8 p.m. as Warren School teachers take over and serve students. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Ashland Parent Teacher Organization.

Join us on May 25 for our third Wellness Day. Wear your comfortable clothes and be ready for a day filled with activities focused on wellness!

Did you miss the orientation session at the Mindess School for caregivers of incoming third-grade students –our current Grade 2 parents? You can view the slideshow below.

Check out what our Nutrition Services department is serving up for Warren students in May! Menu items are subject to change without notice, based on current supply chain issues or other factors. If dietary concerns are an issue, please contact us.

To view a translated version of the menu, please visit ashland.k12.ma.us/Nutrition.

If you have a student who will not be returning to Ashland Public Schools in the fall, please go to www.myschoolbucks.com and disable autopay if you have been automatically adding funds to your child's meals account. Otherwise, no matter how many times we refund the balance on your account, it will keep getting reloaded.

Also, keep in mind, we can only issue refunds for amounts of $10 or more. If your child does not spend all of their funds, but the balance is below $10, your options are to

1. transfer the funds to a sibling or someone else of your choosing who will be back next year
2. donate the funds to a student in need (as an anonymous transfer)

Seniors can get a form from the cashier at Ashland High School to notify Nutrition Services of what they would like to do with the remaining funds in their accounts.

Once again, please shut off autopay now if your child is not coming back to Ashland in the fall.

Please send all refund, transfer or donation requests to Nutrition Services Director Regina Wilkinson at rwilkinson@ashland.k12.ma.us and Paula Caffrey at pcaffrey@ashland.k12.ma.us.

For the 2023-2024 school year, we are accepting students on a waitlist basis only, as all of our programs are currently full. In order to be added to the waitlist or maintain their current spot on the waitlist, families need to complete the attached form and return it at their earliest convenience.

Ashland Community Education is offering a Med School class and a Creative Dramatics class. For more information, go to the Ashland Community Education website here.

• May 22–23: Grade 2 field trip
• May 23: Virtual Parent meeting - Supporting Social Challenges for Grades K-5 Youth
• May 24–25: Incoming Kindergarten Screening
• May 25: Warren School Wellness Day
• May 25: Warren School at Dairy Queen
• May 29: Memorial Day; No school
• June 1: Kindergarten field trip
• June 7, 5–6:30 p.m.: Grade 2 BBQ (rain date: June 14)
• June 19: No School in observance of Juneteenth
• June 20: Last Day of School! 12 p.m. dismissal. Lunch will not be served.

Don’t forget to visit ashland.k12.ma.us/Flyers where we feature announcements and events offered by organizations, clubs and teams throughout our community that serve to enrich the lives of our students, families, faculty and staff.