Ipswich Middle School
May 8, 2026
Ipswich Middle School
Sean Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal
Our mission is to create a nurturing community where students are encouraged to develop confidence as lifelong learners with the awareness and flexibility necessary to adapt to a changing world. We strive to bring out the best in every student and adult in our learning community.
Email: pginolfi@ipsk12.net
Website: www.ipsk12.net
Instagram: ipswichmstigers
Location: 130 High Street, Ipswich, MA
Phone: (978)356-3535
Willy Wonka Wows!
Last night was opening night for Willy Wonka Jr. at the Dolan Performing Arts Center. It was a tremendous show with great acting, singing, dancing, and an amazing set. The lead roles were played by Lulu Laguarda, Henry Buletza, and Henry Wagg as Willy Wonka. Other prominent roles were performed by Phoenix Miller, Jackie Burns, Sebastian Harvey, Logan Conley, Melina Hines, Dorothy Wagg, Anna Carroll, and so many more. Come on out and see your friends on stage, the second show is tonight at 7:00 and the final performance will be at 2:00 on Saturday. It was such a fun show with many songs you might know and will enjoy. Saturday looks to be a very rainy day, so if your soccer or baseball game gets called off, the DPAC will be the place to go. Here is a preview.
Upcoming Important Dates
Friday, May 8th - Willy Wonka Jr., 7:00 PM in the DPAC
Saturday, May 9th - Willy Wonka Jr., 2:00 PM in the DPAC
Wednesday, May 13th & Thursday, May 14th - Gr. 7 Math MCAS & Gr. 8 Science MCAS
Thursday, May 14th - STEAM Showcase, 5-7 pm in the lower gym
Thursday, May 14th - Gr. 7 & 8 Music Ensemble Concert, 7:30 in the DPAC
Friday, May 15th - Gr. 7 & 8 Music Trip to The Great East Festival
Tue. & Wed. May 19th & 20th - Grade 6 and 8 Math MCAS
Wednesday, May 20th - Spring Art Show, 6-8 PM in the DPAC Lobby
Thursday, May 21st - Multilingual Leaders Showcase, 6 PM in the cafeteria
Upcoming At The Teen Center
The Teen Center is excited to offer students the chance to make a piece of jewelry with Dierdre from De La Sol Designs.
Sign up is required to attend this workshop.
HERE is where you can fill out the form.
She is excited to meet and teach you!
Who Received The Appreciation Tapestry This Week?
This week the Appreciation Tapestry was presented to Beth Haltmeier, Brian Coelho, and Michael Coelho who are the Music Director/ Sound Effects Coordinator, Director/Choreographer, Assistant Director/Lighting Design Coordinator respectively. They did a tremendous job, not just during the show or during rehersals, but also for the countless hours they devoted to planning our Musical Theater Perfomance of Willy Wonka Jr. I am sure that the students, parents, and spectators appreciate you as much as we do - break a leg tonight!
Ipswich Community News
Relay For Life
My name is Katie Mosco and I am a part of the Interact club here at Ipswich High School which is known for helping the community and putting service above self. On May 30th we are having a town wide event called Relay for Life to raise money that will go to cancer research. Alana Novello and Emma Eliot ran this event last year, and with the help of the club this year we hope to make this event a huge success. Come to Relay for Life on May 30th from 5pm-9pm at the Ipswich Highschool track! The Interact Club at IHS is running a town wide event to raise money towards cancer research. Use this link to sign up to make a team and/or donate to the cause!