10/7/2026 update

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Stay Connected with Our Family Newsletter

Our weekly Family Newsletter will be an important way for us to stay connected with families throughout the school year. Each week, you’ll find tons of important announcements, school highlights, reminders, helpful resources, and information about upcoming events.

This year, you can look forward to weekly updates featuring:

• Whole School Updates & Announcements
• Middle & High School Highlights
• Enrichment & Athletics
• Family Engagement & Community
• Wellness & Support
• Upcoming Dates & Important Reminders

Thank you for being an important part of the Boston Prep community. We are excited for all that this new school year will bring and look forward to partnering with you to make it a successful year for our students and families.

Warmly,

Madelyn Ruizdeporras
Family Operations Manager

Boston Prep will be closed in observance of Indigenous People's Day. There will be NO school on Monday, October 12th. All students are expected back in class on Tuesday, October 13th.

All families whose students attended Boston Prep for SY26 should have received a letter about how to register for the family portal. This online tool lets you see your student’s MCAS test results.

If you don’t have your code, please email info@bostonprep.org.

BPS will use the MAP Growth test and grade point average (GPA) as part of the admission criteria. Students in grades 6, 8, and 9 living in Boston can apply to BPS exams schools:

• Boston Latin Academy
• Boston Latin School
• O’Bryant School of Math and Science

For BPS students currently in grades 6 and 8:

• Testing will take place between January 11 and January 15, 2027 during the school day.
• No registration required.

For all non-BPS schools including commonwealth charter and homeschool students in grades 6, 8, 9; BPS students in grade 9; and grades 8 and 9 exam school students who wish to apply to a different exam school:

• Testing will take place on Saturday, January 9, 2027, across four BPS locations.
• Registration is required.
• Register by Friday, December 4, 2026, at bostonpublicschools.org/exam

Join an upcoming information session!

Interpretation will be available in American Sign Language, Arabic, Cabo Verdean, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Families are encouraged to review the upcoming transportation notice for important information regarding eligibility, registration deadlines, bus routes, and other key updates. Please take a moment to read the notice carefully to ensure a smooth start to the school year.

Incentives/Trips

Each month, we pull data to see who has been leaning into our virtues and excelling academically.

Students who satisfy the prep point requirement and are passing classes are invited to the Phoenix Odyssey

• Will earn 1 Friday dress down pass to use within a month’s time
• The top 10 students across the middle school are awarded a Flame field!
• Must be passing all classes with an 80% or more
• Earned the highest prep points aligned with our virtues
• 1st PO trip: October 7th!

At the end of our student’s 8th grade year, student who have shown exemplary conduct and excellence in their academics are invited to an overnight trip to NY! We are tracking starting now! Encourage your scholar to keep their grades up and show their Phoenix Powers as every stop!

Rock-tober: For the month of October, students will learn about the 5 virtues of Boston Prep. Each Friday will have a themed dress down to celebrate that week’s virtue. Friday 10/2 will be “Rep Your Culture” where students can dress in the colors, patterns or a theme of a part of their culture.

PSAT - Boston Prep will be offering the PSAT, an important college preparation exam, to 9th-11th grade students on Friday, October 30th. Additional information about testing logistics will be provided soon! We have attached practice exams if you would like to support your student with exam prep.

• 9th grade -practice exam
• 10th and 11th grade - practice exam

College Rep Visits - Over 25 colleges are visiting Boston Prep this fall to connect directly with our seniors. If you are a parent of a senior, please encourage them to sign up for these meetings!

Financial Aid Webinar: MEFA, the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, is holding online sessions about financial aid. If interested, view the available sessions here.

College Counseling Office

Senior Fall Family Meetings

We are excited to kick off the college process with our seniors. Since school started, our seniors have gained a refresher on the college process and completed a transcript review. We will begin completing college applications and essays soon!

As part of the college process, the College Counseling Office will be scheduling individual meetings with each senior family. These meetings can take place in person or over Zoom. Be on the lookout for an email from Mrs. Walker or Mr. Canto about how to schedule!

Enrichment Verification Form

Enrichment Hours Tracker

If your student travelled or had family responsibilities in any given summer rather than attending a program or holding a job, they must complete this form

Enrichment Credit Assignment

If your student travelled substantially (for 4+ weeks out of the summer) or had family responsibilities in any given summer rather than attending a program or holding a job, they must complete this form

Enrichment Credit Assignment

School Year Enrichment Database

Enrichment Scholarship

Summer Search is a FREE program empowering STUDENTS to discover their purpose through year-round mentorship and hands-on summer experiences. In the past, Boston Prep Students have had an opportunity to immerse in the rich culture of Ghana, Kathleen Stone Island, and so many other places. This can be you for a summer!

Get a head start on locking in your summer enrichment!

Apply today!- Application due October 30th!

Stay Updated on Enrichment Opportunities: Explore these opportunities on the Enrichment Opportunities page.

Modern Mentor Boston is a mentoring program designed to support young people ages 13+ through positive relationships, guidance, and community. The program creates a safe and supportive space where young women can build confidence, strengthen their identity, develop leadership skills, explore education and career opportunities, and navigate challenges with the support of caring mentors. Families interested in learning more about this additional community resource can visit Modern Mentor Boston or apply at Mentee Application.

Game eligibility policy

Here at BP our athletes are expected to excel in and out of the classroom. If students are not passing in class during any week, they will be deemed ineligible to play in the following game. They will not be able to dismiss with the team and must report to office hours after school to work towards improving their grade to be eligible for the next game.

Our fall student-athletes are ready to take the season by storm! Here are our games for this week!

Boston Prep Fall Team Store is live for a limited time!: https://bostonprepfa26.itemorder.com/

Thank you all for your support! Looking forward to a successful fall season!

Stefan Ceccherini - Athletic Director | Boston Prep

Please join us at our first Family Committee Meeting of this year. This will be held in-person and via Zoom on Wednesday, October 7 from 6-7PM.

Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRXW7ZX1BzhcF05nEgmgX0MQUhAjSklYaE0bSovn1MhDvKPA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Topic: Fundraising Efforts and Fun School Events led by Family Committee

Zoom Link: https://bostonprep-org.zoom.us/j/94469769961

PowerSchool is a powerful tool that allows families to view their student’s grades, attendance, and important academic information. We believe that when families have access to information about their student’s progress, they are better able to partner with us in supporting student success—which is our shared goal.

Families will receive their PowerSchool username and password information along with instructions on how to log in and access their account. We encourage you to take advantage of this resource and explore the many features available to help you stay informed and connected throughout the school year.

Click here: PowerSchool

You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional news, events, celebrations and school updates!

One Mission. One Team. One School. We Are Boston Prep. 🔥🐦

www.bostonprep.org | Facebook | Instagram

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) all youth memberships will be free. This decision waives the standard $25 annual fee for children (ages 6-12) and the $5 fee for teens, removing a financial barrier for thousands of families in Boston and Chelsea. While summer camp fees will remain, BGCB is also introducing rolling admissions, allowing families to enroll their children at any point throughout the year. BGCB aims to welcome 1,000 new members during the 2025-2026 school year.

Curious to learn more about BGCB? Learn more and get involved today.

For information about resources, please familiarize yourselves with our Boston Prep resource page: https://www.bostonprep.org/resources

Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 5–11 in the U.S. It focuses on education, reducing stigma, and connecting people with mental-health support. The Mental Health Team will plan on a few mindful moments to shine light on this important theme throughout next week

SEPAC: Join us at our first Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Meeting. The Council works with school leaders to improve special education programs and supports families.

Date: Wednesday, October 14

Time: 6PM

Via Zoom, Zoom Link: https://bostonprep-org.zoom.us/j/97625169112

ELPAC: English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC): We will be having 4 meetings this year for all parents and guardians of our multilingual and English learner students. Meetings are at Boston Prep and on Zoom 4:30-5:30PM

Date: Wednesday, October 21

Time: 4:30-5:30PM

Location: In person (885 River Street, Hyde Park, MA)

Zoom Link: will be posted soon

Topic: Extra Help and Student Success

NURSE: Updated physicals and immunization records are required yearly for all students. Students cannot participate in fall sports without an up-to-date physical.

If your student needs to take any medications during the school day, please plan to drop off medication orders and medications (inhalers, EpiPens, daily medications, etc.), on the first day of school. Reach out to nurses@bostonprep.org with any questions!

This year’s medical packet will be sent home with your student during the first week of school. Please complete it and return it to school with your child.

Please submit documents to the front office, email nurses@bostonprep.org, or fax to 857-520-0836.

Click here to view the breakfast and lunch menus.

• Wednesday, October 7: Family Committee Meeting from 6-7PM
• Monday, October 12: Indigenous People's Day - No School
• Wednesday, October 14: SEPAC Meeting from 6-7PM
• Thursday, October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration from 6-7PM
• Wednesday, October 21: ELPAC Meeting from 4:30-5:30PM
• Friday, October 30: Half Day for Students

Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out with questions! You can contact your child’s advisor or utilize any of the emails/websites below.

• To check out our School Calendar click here
• To check out our Student and Family Handbook click here
• For questions about buses, MBTA passes, and transportation: transportation@bostonprep.org
• To report an absence or tardiness or any attendance related matters: attendance@bostonprep.org
• To submit a physical exam record or to discuss health-related topics: nurses@bostonprep.org
• For questions or documents related to enrollment: enrollment@bostonprep.org
• For information about resources, please familiarize yourselves with our Boston Prep resource page: https://www.bostonprep.org/resources
• For other questions: info@bostonprep.org