Ashland Preschool Update
May 22nd 2026
You're Invited! Preschool End-of-Year Picnic
Join us as we celebrate a fantastic year together at our Preschool PTO End-of-Year Picnic on Friday, May 29th, from 5–7 PM on the Pittaway field!
The playground and field will be open for play, but please note that the school building will be closed. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of fun, food, and community with fellow preschool families.
Pizza will be provided by the PTO!
Want to help out? You can sign up to bring a side dish, snack, dessert, or drinks through our
We kindly ask that parents supervise their children during the event.
Please RSVP here if your family plans to attend by Tuesday, May 27th at 3pm!
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
🏫 Preschool Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year 🏫
We have openings for the 2026-2027 school year in our 4-day 3-year-old AM class, and for 4 year old's in our Multiage full day class. If you are interested in signing up for this option, please send your application to Donna Pederson dpederson@ashland.k12.ma.us
If your child receives a placement through Special Education, the Teams will be making recommendations during upcoming IEP meetings and will communicate that with you.
Visit the website for registration details. Updated Registration form is available on the website.
Social-Emotional Learning Update
Hello Families,
The SEL team at Pittaway is planning a fun week of Social Emotional Learning activities to wrap up the school year. We are planning a spirit week highlighting a different zone each day from the Zones of Regulation curriculum that students have been learning about this year. Spirit Week is scheduled for June 1st-5th. The document below includes the activities we have planned for each day. We encourage teachers and students to wear the color of the day!
Pittaway’s SEL Team
🚌 2026-2027 Kindergarten Bus Registration 🚌
Per Massachusetts General Law, and Ashland School Committee policy, 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. 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.
Early Registration
Received before June 1st, 2026
$290 per student or $580 (maximum family cap) for 2 or more students in the same family. Registration is required for each student. Submit payments to Ashland Public Schools at https://epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the School Department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation.
Regular Registration
Received after June 1st, 2026
Registrations received after the due date may be processed on September 1st, 2026. $360 per student or $720 (maximum family cap) for 2 or more students from the same family. Registration is required for each student. Submit payments to Ashland Public Schools at https://epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the School Department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation.
Registration for Grades K-6 who reside more than two (2.0) miles from school
Register at https://epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the School Department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation. Please select the option for “Qualify for free bus transportation (grades K-6 living over 2 miles from assigned school).”
Requesting A Fee Waiver (two step process)
A waiver of the bus fee is available to families based on the same guidelines used to determine eligibility for free and reduced lunch. Registration forms must still be received by June 1st, 2026 if you are applying for a bus fee waiver.
Step 1)
Please register for the bus fee waiver at https://epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the school department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation, and select the box titled “Apply for a waiver of the bus fee.”
Step 2)
Please click on the following links to obtain the forms and follow the instructions provided: English Fee Waiver Application, Portuguese Fee Waiver Application, Spanish Fee Waiver Application.
Notification & Contact Information
Families who registered students for the bus by June 1 will be notified by July 30 on the status of their registration. Registrations received after June 1 may not be processed until September 1.
Call Transportation Coordinator, Tamara Saviatto, at (508) 532-4007 for more information.
Youth Creative Contest- Honoring Juneteeth
Celebrate creativity and community! AREA is hosting a Youth Creative Contest in honor of Juneteenth with the theme “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Legacy, Freedom, and Community.” Students of all grades are invited to submit original writing, artwork, music, or dance pieces during the month of May. Winning submissions will be recognized at AREA’s Juneteenth Celebration at the Ashland Farmers Market in June, and all entries will be displayed at the event. Please see the attached flyer for submission guidelines and details!
📆 Upcoming Dates 📆
May 25: No School Memorial Day
May 29: End-of-Year/Welcome Picnic 5pm-7pm
June 18: Last day for all students not graduating- Normal schedule for all classes
June 22: Graduation 10:30am
June 23: Orientation for new families 9:00am-10:00am for AM Session and 11:00am-12:00pm for PM and Full Day Session
🎫 Community Bulletins 🎫
Looking for something to do in and around our community? Check out our Community Bulletin Board at ashland.k12.ma.us/flyers. From teen trivia nights to musicals to concerts, there's something for everyone!
📝 Friendly Reminders 📝
Questions? We’re here to help!
For day-to-day operations, curriculum and assessment, community events, and general communication, please contact Amanda Curley at acurley@ashland.k12.ma.us
For questions related to evaluations, team meetings, or IEP development, reach out to Sara Davidson at sdavidson@ashland.k12.ma.us
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