MARSHFIELD MATTERS

Thank you to the MEF and to the thousands of runners and spectators who came out to support our annual 5K! Proceeds go towards funding innovative grant opportunities for students and staff. This was another wonderful race day!

At last Tuesday’s School Committee Meeting, the Marshfield School Committee voted to allow the District to enter impact bargaining with our unions regarding the possibility of having Friday, April 3, 2026 (Good Friday) as an early release day, mirroring the schedule we have the day before Thanksgiving, the day before December Break, and the last day of school. After bargaining with our unions, we have determined that April 3, 2026 (Good Friday) will be an early release schedule. Any family seeking an excused absence for Good Friday because of religious or other reasons, should please contact your principal. This early release day will make the last day of school Friday, June 26 (early release schedule) instead of Monday, June 29.

The dismissal schedule for Friday, April 3, 2026 will be as follows:

• 11:00 a.m. Marshfield High School

• 11:15 a.m. Furnace Brook Middle School

• 12:05 p.m. Daniel Webster, Eames Way, Governor Winslow, Martinson & South River Elementary Schools

Please note that breakfast and lunch WILL NOT be served, and there will be NO PRE-K on this day.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our district. Have a great rest of your week.

Sincerely,

Dr. Patrick Sullivan, Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Ellen Martin, Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Thank you to all families who participated in the survey. The results are below.

Thank you to everyone who helped to make the Smart with Money Fair a great success today at MHS. As part of our efforts to help students with financial literacy, the Smart with Money Fair allowed students to take on money decisions and discuss those decisions with financial professionals. This annual event for our seniors is wonderful!

Dear MPSD Community:

We are pleased to share with you that the selection committee for the Marshfield Public Schools Wall of Honor received 40 nominations this year, and has selected a class of 6 recipients to be inducted during a ceremony on Wednesday, April 15.

This year's inductees are as follows:

Bill & Nancy Bowers, Community Contributors

Linda Hurstak, retired EWS teacher

Jane Landry, retired District Nurse Leader

Maria Richard, retired Early Childhood Coordinator

Ron Richard, retired MHS Carpentry teacher

Each of our honorees have positively impacted students over the course of decades, going above and beyond every single day of their careers and their involvement with MPSD. We're thrilled to honor them.

We hope you'll join us on Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. to recognize these special individuals. The ceremony will be held at The Grill at Fairview Inn, 133 Ocean Street. Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 8. Tickets can be purchased here.

We want to thank everyone who nominated a worthy individual for recognition in our Wall of Honor. We hope you'll keep an eye out for future opportunities to nominate folks for upcoming classes!

Sincerely,

Sean Costello

Chair, Marshfield School Committee

Children entering Kindergarten must be five (5) years old
by August 31, 2026.

All registration information will be submitted online via the Aspen Parent Portal. Please visit our Online Student Registration Page for detailed instructions.

Please be sure to complete your child’s registration by April 1, 2026.

Effective March 12, when family account users log in, they will be taken to Aspen’s Mobile View. This new interface provides many benefits, including:

• Consistent look and feel, whether you are on a laptop, phone, or tablet

• Simplified menu structure

• Quicker navigation

• Forms and buttons work consistently

The old “desktop interface” is still available, though some crucial features like workflows, forms, and registration will no longer be available or supported. To return to the old interface temporarily:

The FY27 Budget Presentation, presented to the School Committee on January 13, 2026, is available here.

The Public Budget Hearing will be held during the School Committee meeting on February 10, 2026.

Registration is now OPEN!

Please register here by March 20, 2026 — we are thrilled to welcome everyone to this exciting community event!

Celebrate Marshfield’s rich and diverse multicultural community at Mosaic! Whether you’d like to showcase your culture as an exhibitor or simply explore the many cultures that make Marshfield so special, there truly is something for everyone. Enjoy live performances, music, raffles, and more in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.

Staff are warmly invited to participate and celebrate their culture as well.

Below, you’ll find photos from last year’s incredible celebration — we can’t wait to make this year even more vibrant!

The graphic below outlines our approach for Balanced EdTech use K-5.

As we progress through the third year of our five-year collaboratively developed Strategic Plan, we remain focused on our Mission, Core Values, and Vision, and on realizing the strategic initiatives that will help us reach our goals. As a reminder, our four pillars that will serve us for remainder of the strategic plan are:

“Equity, Belonging, and Wellness”

“Teaching, Learning, and Leading”

“Community, Engagement, and Communication”

AND

“Management and Operations”

One of the major goals of our Belonging efforts this year is to choose a Social-Emotional Leanring (SEL) platform for our district. Under the leadership of Dr. Ellen Martin, Assistant Superintendent, we have assembled a comprehensive steering team who are looking at the research, establishing priorities, and working to narrow down some final platforms for field testing at all levels this spring with a goal of full adoption next fall. The two platforms / curriculums that we will be fieldtesting are Wayfinder and Ruler, both research based and used widely throughout districts across the country. They offer tiered supports for all students, and they are connected closely to the CASEL Competencies. There will be time for student and family input in this important initiative.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a new public survey to help inform the creation and implementation of new high school graduation requirements. Students, families, educators, district leaders, businesses, and community members can complete the survey online, which should take 10-12 minutes.

Location: Martinson Library

Time: Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

8 Sessions

January 20, 2026

January 27, 2026

February 3, 2026

February 10, 2026

February 24, 2026

March 3, 2026

March 10, 2026

March 17, 2026

The ELPAC will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm on the following dates:

• January 26

• March 26

• May 11

We are looking for a parent representative from each school to serve on the board. As well as a staff member from DWS, MHS, FBMS and the GEEC.

In May of 2025, amid increased immigration enforcement activity across Massachusetts, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released a ‘Know Your Rights’ guide designed to help immigrants, families, and communities understand their rights and the basic legal framework for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions. As we begin the school year we once again wanted you to have this information. Should you have additional questions or concerns regarding your students and how we can support them, please contact your building principal or Kate Lyons-Mailoux, Director of ESL.

Click HERE for tickets

Surprise your kids with a yard full of Easter eggs hidden by Marshfield DECA students the night before Easter. Just place your order and wake up to the fun! Egg packages range from $20–$100, with an optional $5 Golden Egg add-on. Eggs will be hidden Saturday, April 4 (7:30–10:30 PM) and orders are due March 31. To sign up visit: http://bit.ly/eggmyyard2026!

All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to Marshfield DECA to support the chapter, including competitions, leadership conferences, and other activities.

Thank you for your support!

Visit our website for more information or to make a donation.

Location: Furnace Brook Middle School

500 Furnace Street, Marshfield MA

Dates & Times: July 6-9, 2026 / 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Register here!

Are you, or someone you know, interested in joining our fantastic team of educators? We would love to add you to our dedicated team of Substitute Teachers. We also have a few ESP, SESP & Tutor positions we are still looking to fill. Click the link(s) below to learn more:

Employment Opportunities

Mar 31 - School Committee (GEEC)

April 3 - Good Friday - No School

April 10 - MHS/FBMS Report Cards

April 14 - School Committee (Ventress)

April 20-24 - April Vacation

April 29 - District Wide Early Release

Mini Rams

Daniel Webster School

Eames Way School

Governor Winslow School

Martinson Elementary School

South River School

Furnace Brook Middle School

Marshfield High School Counselor Connection

Email: psullivan@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 76 South River Street, Marshfield MA 02050
Phone: (781) 834-5000