The Week Ahead 5/18
Students and Families
Announcements
Junior/Senior Prom
On Saturday, May 16, students attended the prom at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton, MA. Everyone had a great time!
Attendance Point Deductions
Points lost due to attendance in Q4 - Students are being notified on a weekly basis if they are losing points due to attendance. This will continue through the end of the school year, however, any senior that loses points will only have through Thursday, May 21 to make them up, and any underclassman that loses points will have through June 12 to make them up. There will be no additional time after these dates to make up the points, they will remain as losses if absences continue, so please make sure that you arrive to school on time.
Senior Class Events and Due Dates
**Now Due:
Class dues, cap and gown fee, technology bills, and any other charges
Community service hours
Stole Approval via google form
Thursday, 5/21
2pm - Quarter 4 grades close, deadline to turn any Q4 assignments
Friday, 5/22 -
Periods 3, 4, & 5 - Senior Final Exams for A Day classes (if tardy - there will be no extra time given, if absent - you will receive a "0" - only those that have doctor appointments and families have told Ms. Nieves ahead of time will be allowed a makeup, even if you are exempt you must be at school for the exam period)
Tuesday, 5/26 -Periods 3, 4, & 5 - Senior Final Exams for B Day classes (if tardy - there will be no extra time given, if absent - you will receive a "0" - only those that have doctor appointments and families have told Ms. Nieves ahead of time will be allowed a makeup, even if you are exempt you must be at school for the exam period)
Periods 1 & 2 - Senior Final Exams for A Day classes (if tardy - there will be no extra time given, if absent - you will receive a "0" - only those that have doctor appointments and families have told Ms. Nieves ahead of time will be allowed a makeup, even if you are exempt you must be at school for the exam period)
Thursday, 5/28 -
Periods 1 & 2 Senior Final Exams for B Day classes (if tardy - there will be no extra time given, if absent - you will receive a "0" - only those that have doctor appointments and families have told Ms. Nieves ahead of time will be allowed a makeup, even if you are exempt you must be at school for the exam period)
Friday, 5/29 -7:30am - Pre-Approved Senior Final Exam Makeups
TBD - Schoolwide Awards Assembly
Immediately Following Schoolwide Sports Assembly - Senior BBQ (attendance is mandatory for all) (yearbook distribution)
10:00pm - Senior Overnight (must be in school for the full day on both 5/28 and 5/29)
Saturday, 5/30 -
5:00-5:30am - Senior Sunrise
Monday, 6/1 -
8:00am-4:00pm - Senior Field Trip to Brownstone Adventure Park (must be in school on until end of BBQ on 5/29)
Tuesday, 6/2 -
7:45am- Graduation Rehearsal (attendance is mandatory for all)
6:00pm - Senior Awards Night (attendance is mandatory for all)
Wednesday, 6/3 -
7:45am- Graduation Rehearsal (attendance is mandatory for all)
10:00am - Senior Headshots (attendance is mandatory for all)
Thursday, 6/4 -
7:45am - Graduation Rehearsal (attendance is mandatory for all)
10:45am - Grads on Parade (attendance is mandatory for all)
Friday, 6/5 -
7:30am - Graduation Rehearsal (attendance is mandatory for all)
6:00pm - Graduation Ceremony (must arrive by 4:40pm)
Bartlett Gear
Looking for some new Bartlett Gear? BHS has partnered with Josten's to create a new way to order. Check out the Mascot Shop and get some new clothes for our Spirit Fridays!
Student Shout Outs
This Week's Shining Stars
From Ms. Bigelow to Michael Pagan for being accountable. Shoutout to Michael for being accepted into General Dynamics Electric Boat skilled trades program for high school graduates, the world’s premier submarine builder! High school graduates at General Dynamics Electric Boat don’t just start jobs — they begin careers with purpose. They train alongside skilled shipbuilders, gaining hands-on experience and developing technical expertise that will last a lifetime.
From Ms. Bigelow to Kathryn Nascimento for being accountable. Shoutout to Kathryn for being accepted into the MASS MEP pre-apprenticeship Program, a 165-hour entry-level training opportunity designed to prepare participants for career pathway jobs in manufacturing through hands-on experience! The program, run through the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, provides real-world exposure to modern manufacturing practices and builds foundational skills that directly connect to in-demand industry careers.
Faculty Shout Outs
This Week's Shining Stars
From Morgan Minor to Ms. Gyllenhammer: Ms. Gyllenhammer is an amazing teacher who supports all of her students in their artistic endeavors, no matter their skill level! She always is there to encourage any students having trouble, while keeping the spark of creativity ignited.
From Morgan Minor to Mr. Carney: Mr. Carney always has faith in the band's abilities, and gives a good support structure to all of his students when it comes to playing music. No matter what problems show up in the band's way, he always helps us get through it.
How to Submit a Shout Out
Would you like to give a shout-out to a Bartlett High School faculty member who has made a difference in your student’s daily life? Is there someone at Bartlett who stands out to you? Or are you a student who would like to recognize a staff member who has had a positive impact on you?
Here’s your chance to show your appreciation! Please write a brief message below, and I will be sure to include it in the next newsletter.
Daily Reminders
Food Delivery
Bikes/Scooters
Breakfast
2025-2026 Student and Families Handbook
Here is the link to this year's handbook. Please make sure to review this book with your student(s).
Academic Support Center
Days: Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (not offered on Tuesdays or half days)
Time - 2:15pm-2:45pm
Location - BHS Cafeteria
Bus Students
All high school students are to sit in the middle to back of the bus. High school students should not be sitting with middle school students in the front of the bus.
Saturday School
There is only 1 Saturday School session remaining this school year: May 30.
1) Reasons a student will attend:
- Students/Families requesting additional assistance with academics
- Quarterly point make ups
- Specific administrative consequence
2) Protocols:
- Students will turn their cell phones off upon entering the building and turn them in to the staff member at the entrance. If students refuse, families will be called and they will be sent home immediately.
- Students will sit two to a table.
- Students will work on academic assignments the entire length of time, 8am-12pm. Students will need to bring their work with them, as teachers will not be able to provide it to individual students over the weekend.
- Students will bring their own chromebook and charger as there are no loaners to be given out.
- Students will not be allowed to watch videos on the chromebooks if they are not tied to an academic assignment. Misuse of the chromebook will result in families being called and the student being sent home immediately.
- IF A STUDENT IS UNABLE TO FOLLOW THESE PROTOCOLS, THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COME BACK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SESSIONS, IF THEY ARE THERE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONSEQUENCE (WHICH WAS ALREADY AN ALTERNATIVE TO SUSPENSION), A FAMILY/ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD THE FOLLOWING WEEK TO DISCUSS FURTHER CONSEQUENCES.
Saturday School is held at the Webster Middle School from 8am-12pm. Breakfast and a snack is provided. There is no bus provided to or from Saturday School this year.
C Section Basement Area
The Basement in C Section is considered to be an Unauthorized Area at all times, unless you are directly with a staff member. If a student is found in the basement, a consequence of a Saturday School will be assigned immediately.
If you play a sport and need to access the basement to drop off athletic equipment, the only available time to do so is before school starts from 7:10am - 7:20am. If you do not make it between that time, you will be responsible for carrying your own equipment with you throughout the school day.
C Section, Second Floor during Lunch Block
C Section, Bathrooms during Lunch Block
Extracurricular Eligibility
If you are part of a club, you must remain academically and socially eligible to participate. If someone is no longer eligible, families will be contacted by the club advisor. Social probation has been added to the consequences for daily tardies. This may also affect the students eligibility to participate. If students reach their 6th (or higher) tardy, they will be placed on social probation for 7 days for each tardy. During this time of probation, they cannot attend any meetings or events during that period of time. An administrator will be reaching out to families of students who are placed on social probation due to tardiness to school.
Attendance Guidelines
If a student is going to be absent, tardy, or dismissed on any given school day, the parent/guardian must call the main office at 508-943-8552 to report it. When calling, please state:
Your student’s name
Reason for absence/tardiness
Phone number where you can be reached during the day in case a return call is necessary
A note documenting the reason for the absence, tardy, or dismissal must be sent into the main office within two (2) days of the conclusion of the absence or tardiness. However, please note that a phone call and/or note only verifies the student's absence; it does not excuse the absence. When an absence, tardiness, or dismissal can be anticipated, advance notice is requested.
Absent
From School
If a parent/guardian has notified the school of their student’s absence, the student will be coded as “Absent” in PowerSchool
Students who are absent from school on any given day are not permitted to participate in any school or extracurricular activities on that day.
On the 5th+ absence from class, the teacher will engage in two-way communication with the parent/guardian to develop a plan to make-up academic deficits resulting from absences
All missed assignments due to absences (not truancies) will be graded as a “0” (with the icons “missing” and “absent” both highlighted in Powerschool) until the assignment has been completed and submitted
Students are required to make-up all missed assignments due to any absence (not truancy)
Truant
Students who are absent from school without a documented reason (ex. doctor note, call from parent/guardian) will be considered truant
Missed assignments due to truancy will receive a grade of zero (0) without the ability to make it up
Tardy
To SchoolTardiness will be excused only if you have a note of acceptable explanation, such as a dentist or doctor appointment. Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Tardiness to school is counted as time lost within the provisions of the Attendance Policy.
Students are considered tardy if they are not in their 1st block classroom by 7:25am (Please note: Being in the school building by that time is not the same as being in class by that time)
Tardy students are required to report to check in with the main office upon arrival
Tardy students will be required to dispose of any purchased coffee/morning beverages upon arrival. If a student refuses to dispose of their beverage immediately, they will be issued a Saturday School
Students that are chronically tardy to school (more than 3 times in a quarter) will be subject to progressive disciplinary action
Promptness to class is as important as promptness to your job when you go to work. Good school citizens are never tardy to class because that interferes with their own education and disrupts the whole class. You have five minutes to pass between classes, and during that time you can reach any place in the school from any other place.
If you are with a staff member or doing an errand that cannot be done at some other time, and if this results in your being late to class, please be sure that you get a pass from the staff member in charge before leaving that staff member. It is YOUR responsibility to get a pass whenever you are going to be late to class.
Students who are not inside of the classroom when the bell rings are considered “tardy” to class.
Dismissal
There are times when illness or personal family business of a serious nature occurs and you need to miss part of the school day. At that time, you may request an early dismissal. To obtain an early dismissal, bring a written request from your parent/guardian to the main office as soon as you arrive at school. All notes should include the first and last name of the student, phone numbers where the parent/guardian signing the note can be reached, time to be excused, reason for the request, and first and last name of the parent/guardian signing the note. Eighteen year olds must also have a pre-approved note from a parent/guardian. BHS reserves the right to verify all parent/guardian notes prior to approving student dismissals.
Students will be called to the main office when being dismissed
All students, who are dismissed for any reason, must sign the dismissal log before leaving school
ALL individuals dismissing students will be expected to come into the building and present a valid picture ID before any student will be released from the school
Students must be in school for 4 hours from the start of the school day to be considered present for the day. Students attending school for less than four hours will be considered “absent” from school that day.
Students dismissed from school are ineligible to participate in athletics or extra-curricular activities on that day or the ensuing weekend should it occur on the day before a weekend.
For eligibility purposes, with respect to athletics or extra-curricular activities, students dismissed for medical, dental, legal appointments, etc., must have the appointment verification documentation turned in to the office or to the coach or activity advisor upon their return to be eligible to participate (parental/guardian notes will not suffice)
Any student clinically dismissed by the nurse due to illness may not return to school and is ineligible to participate in athletics or school activities
If/when a student returns to school from a dismissal, they must sign back in on the dismissal log in the main office and produce their documentation for the time out of the building
No student, except in emergencies, will be signed out after 1:30 pm
Tardy to School Progression of Consequences
When a student reaches the numbers below, the corresponding consequence will be assigned:
#3 - one call from the office
#4 and #5 - administrator detention (phone call will be made)
#6 and above - 7 days of Social Probation for each tardy (one call and email will be given) *social probation means that the student will not be able to attend anything after the 2pm bell at school, to include athletics and/or clubs during that time.
*If tardiness to school does not improve, and administrator will be reaching out to set up individual meetings to discuss further plans/consequences.
Schedule
Monday - Friday
Regular Schedule
Testing
Assessment Calendar
Final StudySync Benchmark Testing Window -
May 18 - May 29 - in all ELA courses that use the StudySync Curriculum.
Final CPM Benchmark Testing Window -
May 18 - May 29 - in all Math courses that use the CPM Curriculum.
Math MCAS -
May 19 - Session 1
May 20 - Session 2
Senior EOC PLTW Testing -
May 21 - in the cafeteria
Senior Final Exams -
Friday, 5/22 - Periods 3, 4, & 5 - Senior Final Exams for A Day classes
Tuesday, 5/26 - Periods 3, 4, & 5 - Senior Final Exams for B Day classes
Wednesday, 5/27 - Periods 1 & 2 - Senior Final Exams for A Day classes
Thursday, 5/28 - Periods 1 & 2 Senior Final Exams for B Day classes
Friday, 5/29 - 7:30am - Pre-Approved Senior Final Exam Makeups
Student Support Services
Course Selection
Class of 2027, 2028, and 2029
Teachers have entered your recommendations into power school. Please review your recommendations and begin to put your requests in. We are asking that you select at least 50 credits for next school year with an additional 10 credits of alternative electives in case your first choices are unavailable. We have several new courses and options being offered this year. Please refer to the program of studies found here below! Counselors are continuing to meet individually with all students. If any parent would like to be part of the conversation please make sure to contact your students counselor.
Class of 2030
Parents and students of the class of 2030, on May 19, Kim Granger and Kristine Shanahan will be giving a presentation about course selection, followed by course selections for next year. Please see the attached course options and review with your parent/student. Descriptions of courses are included.
Advanced Placement (AP), Early College, and One Goal Informational Session/Dinner
As we begin looking ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, the Bartlett High School Counseling Department and Teachers are excited to support students and families preparing for Advanced Placement (AP) and Early College opportunities. While the 2025–2026 school year is winding down, counselors are currently finalizing course selections over the next few weeks.
Students who have requested to take AP courses or enrolled in ONE Goal 1 or ONE Goal 2 are invited to attend an important informational meeting with their parent(s)/guardian(s). We strongly encourage students and at least one parent or guardian to attend together.
During this session, families will learn about:
• AP and Early College expectations
• Summer work and preparation
• Homework and course pacing
• College credit opportunities and supports
• AP exam and Early College requirements
• Strategies to help students succeed throughout the school year
This meeting is designed to help students start the 2026–2027 school year prepared, confident, and ready for success.
Dinner will be provided for attending families.
To register, simply scan the QR code or click the registration link below:
Innovation Pathways
MACWIC Level 1 Graduation
Join us on May 15th at 1pm in our auditorium for the MACWIC Level 1 Graduation.
ELA Department
Creative Writing with Ms. Sanborn
In Creative Writing, students write an original 100 word saga and submit it to the Young Writers contest. The theme for the contest was "Unsolved" and students nailed it, writing some very chilling and mysterious stories. This year, 37 students submitted entries and 35 of them were chosen for publication! The following students were chosen for publication:
Abdulrahman Alshammari
Alexis Chamale
Anthony Gonzalez
Caileigh Ortiz
Callie Castro
Carmen Ruiz
Cheyanne Grundel
Darlene Macario
Elise Malia
Errol Azu
Eveana Lopez
Giovanna Lopes Torres
Hillary Campoverde
Irelyn Pottle
Isaiah Lipman
Ivy Bucasas
Jasmine Coleman
Jayden Azu
Jessandra Espinal
Jordan Reeves
Jordyn Casper
Karielyz Morales
Karisa Safford
Katherine Quijada
Kodie Tull
Marievelise Collazo
Michael Diphillipo
Ronan Pendleton
Savaeh Perry
Sophia Felix
Summer Frederick
Teagan Napolitano
Tessa Venturini
Xenia Gauthier
Yailynn Torres
Yaretzy Alvarado-Hernandez
Yeidy Cruz
Unified Arts Department
Spring Music Concert
On Thursday, May 14, the band, choir, and acapella students performed in the Spring Music Concert.
PBIS
School Store
Looking for a way to spend those Bartlett Bucks?
Welcome to the PBIS School Store! It will be open all year long. Please see the items available to purchase with your Bartlett Bucks!
Orders placed by Wednesday at 2:00pm will be delivered by Friday of that week. Items placed Thursday and Friday will be delivered the following week. (Some items may be delayed based on stock availability - you will be notified by email of any items that we are unable to deliver by Friday)
You will need to pay for the items with Bartlett Bucks when they are delivered. If you do not have enough Bartlett Bucks on you at the time of delivery you will not receive the item.
Class of 2026
Looking for Donations
Help us make the Senior Overnight a night to remember! We’re still seeking donations to support this special event for our graduating seniors. We are looking for raffle items (gift cards, baskets, dorm room items, experiences, etc.) as well as food and beverage donations to keep students fueled and energized throughout the night.
Your generosity helps create a fun, safe, and memorable celebration for our seniors as they close out their high school journey. If you’re able to contribute, we truly appreciate your support—every donation makes a difference!
National Honor Society
NHS 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Thursday, May 21 at 3-6pm in the Gym
Come to watch and cheer on your favorite 3 on 3 team, $5 admission
Paint Night Fundraiser
Friday, May 22nd at 6pm in the hall at the Saints Constantine & Helen Church here in Webster! $40 per person. Tickets will not be sold at the door!
There is a direct link to the event below, as well as a direct link to purchase tickets. Tickets must be bought in advance to secure a seat. We hope to see you there!
Also, if you'd like to donate a raffle item (either a basket or gift card/certificate) to be raffled off the night of the event it would be greatly appreciated. Items can be dropped off in the main office to Ms. Nieves.
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Athletics
Boys and Girls Track
The Bartlett High School girls track and field team concluded their 2026 season last week at the
CMAC D G league meet in Auburn. Multiple athletes posted personal records and contributed
strong performances across the board.
On the track, Annabelle Reed recorded a personal-best in the 800m. Britney Jubin ran a
personal best in the 400m and Nevaeh LaBaire posted her personal best record in the 200m
sprint. Isabela Viana achieved her personal best record in the 100m dash while Karielyz
Morales and Kaylani Cruz followed with their personal best in the long jump. The 4x400 meter
relay team consisting of Annabelle Reed, Chrislianys Ayala Rivera, Stepahnie Avila Barrios, and
Kathryn Nascimento ran their personal best , as well.
Jordan Reeves, excelled in the discus event. She finished in second place overall, throwing a
personal best (80’11”). Her accomplishment solidified an automatic invitation to the CMAC
Championships this Friday in Oxford. Savaeh Perry finished with a solid outing in the disc and
took third overall in the javelin throwing 71’11”.
Additional team members contributing throughout the meet included Annalissa Krasnecky,
Natalie De Leon Torres, Karisa Safford, Nya Perry, Liana Port de Luca, Deborah Lamptey, Ely
Barrientos, Jeiry Morillo-Pena, Jordyn Marin-Caceres and Jordan Pereira.
Outdoor Track Record
Congratulations goes out to Xavier Sarfo for setting the school outdoor track record @ Auburn High School in the league's championship event in the 100 meter sprint. Xavier's FAT time of 10.99 is a remarkable accomplishment.
Annual District Field Day
This is a free event for all students in grades K-8. See the flier below for more information.
Weight Room
The weight room with Coach L will be open to ALL students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:15-3:15 through the end of the school year.
After School Sports
All teams MUST enter and exit through the back of the gym after school, this includes all coaches and athletes. There should be absolutely no entry in or out of the C section hallway that is labeled as "Gym" on the outside door. Parents, please pick up your athletes at the back entrance to the gym after practices or games, not at the entrance closest to the BHS basketball courts.
If you are part of a sports team, you must remain academically and socially eligible to participate. If someone is no longer eligible, families will be contacted by the coach. Social probation has been added to the consequences for daily tardies. This may also affect the athletes eligibility to participate. If athletes reach their 6th (or higher) tardy, they will be placed on social probation for 7 days for each tardy. During this time of probation, they cannot attend any meetings, practices, or games during that period of time. An administrator will be reaching out to families of athletes who are placed on social probation due to tardiness to school.
Locker Rooms and Bathrooms
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From Food Services
Summer Eats
Information on Summer Eats programming for summer 2026 will be out soon! Stay tuned for information on FREE summer meals and activities for anyone 18 and under while school is not in session!
From the Community
AP Summer Bridge Program for STEM and English
The AP Summer Bridge Program helps students build the skills and confidence to tackle their AP courses in the fall. This program is FREE to ALL Massachusetts public and charter school students. The program runs until August 10th as students can register up until the last moment. The registration link is below.
Job Opportunities for Juniors/Seniors
The Guild of St. Agnes in Worcester is looking to hire 16 plus....see attached flyer
WPI's Pre-College Summer Programs
Hello from WPI!
We may be only a few weeks into 2026, but we wanted to take a moment to share information with you about WPI's pre-college summer programs. Below are highlights of the experiences we will be offering this year.
SESSION I : JULY 06 - 10 | SESSION II : JULY 13 - 17
SESSION III : JULY 20 - 24 | SESSION IV : JULY 27 - 31
Rising 6, 7 & 8th grade students who want to begin their exploration of a STEM topic are invited to attend Ignite. During this day program, students will select a topic of their choice to study in-depth alongside like-minded individuals. Courses run from 9:00 - 4:00pm (M - F). Registering for multiple weeks is encouraged; however, taking the same class in consecutive weeks is not permitted.
Learn more about Ignite via this link.
Registrations are open until April 30!
JUNE 22 - 26 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
Rising 9, 10 & 11th grade students are invited to attend Launch, a day program geared towards continuing to build on a strong foundation. Launch students select a STEM topic of their choice to explore in-depth for the full week. Courses are taught by WPI instructors, and include hands-on activities, demos, and discussions.
Check out all Launch offerings at wpi.edu/+launch.
Registration is live until April 30!
SESSION I : JULY 5 - 17
SESSION II : JULY 19 - 31
Rising 10, 11 & 12th graders are invited to attend our residential Frontiers program to dive deeper into two topics of their choice, a STEM or business major and a humanities, arts, or business minor. Frontiers students experience a taste of "college life" by learning in WPI classrooms and labs, living in our residence halls, eating in Morgan Dining Hall, and enjoying a variety of evening and weekend activities.
Learn more about Frontiers at wpi.edu/+frontiers.
Applications are open until April 30!
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Office of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA, 01609, US
pop@wpi.edu | (508) 831 - 4900
Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
As parents of children who receive special education services, we know firsthand how overwhelming the journey can feel. Between learning new terminology, understanding our children’s rights, and navigating meetings and services, it’s easy to feel alone or unsure of where to turn for support. That is exactly why we invite you to join us at SEPAC.
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) provides a space where parents and caregivers can come together to learn, share experiences, and support one another. It is a place where our voices matter. Through SEPAC, families gain valuable information about special education processes, available resources, and advocacy, helping us feel more confident and empowered when supporting our children.
SEPAC also creates a strong sense of community. Connecting with other families who understand both the challenges and the successes of raising children with diverse needs reminds us that we are not alone. Our meetings offer opportunities to ask questions, hear different perspectives, and work collaboratively with the school district to improve services for all students.
Most importantly, SEPAC gives parents a voice in shaping special education within our schools. By participating, we help ensure that the needs of our children are heard, respected, and considered. Whether you attend meetings regularly, occasionally, or simply stay informed, your involvement truly makes a difference.
We understand that life is busy, and attending meetings is not always convenient. To make participation more accessible, we offer both in-person meetings and Zoom options. SEPAC meets once a month, beginning at 6:00 PM with a general meeting, followed by a workshop at 6:30 PM. These workshops are designed to provide helpful information and guidance for families navigating special education.
We encourage any parent or caregiver of a child with special needs to consider joining SEPAC. Your voice, experiences, and insights are valuable—not just for your child, but for our entire school community. We also welcome your input as we plan for the future of SEPAC and want to know what our families need most.
If you would like more information or wish to be added to our mailing list for meeting reminders and important updates, please reach out to us at sepacwebster@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Sabrina Piche
Co-Chairman
Jennifer Gardner
Co-Chairman
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren South Central MA has several important meetings and events coming up.
Across the country, 2.5 million children are being raised by grandparents and kinship caregivers without parental involvement. For every 1 child in foster care, 19 are being raised by grandparents, often with limited resources, financial strain, emotional challenges, and the heavy responsibility of navigating trauma. And while these caregivers save federal and state agencies an estimated $10.5 billion annually, the support they receive remains minimal.
At Grandparents Raising Grandchildren South Central MA, we are committed to partnering with the strongest local agencies to make sure our caregivers never have to walk this journey alone. We offer peer support, guidance, practical resources, and a judgment‑free space where grandparents can breathe, share, and feel understood so they and their grandchildren can truly thrive.
Thanks to the continued support of PPAL, the Southbridge Family Resource Center, Seven Hills Foundation, and the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, we have a powerful lineup of meetings and events throughout May.
If you are a grandparent raising grandchildren or a kinship caregiver, I warmly invite you to join our GRG community. These are conversations and connections that only those living this life truly understand, and no one should have to navigate it alone.
SAVE THE DATES — BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING!
Grandparents & Kinship Caregivers, we’ve got a full month of connection, support, and fun lined up — and you won’t want to miss a single one!
MAY GATHERINGS & SUPPORT SPACES
- May 20 & 27 - Real Talk Wednesdays
Southbridge Family Resource Center, 5 Optical Drive, Southbridge
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
For middle school & early high school youth
Movies • Games • Crafts • Snacks May Theme: Money Matters
JUNE HIGHLIGHT EVENT
- June 12, 2026 - Grandparents & Kinship Raising Kin Luau Cookout
Westville Lake, 125 Wallace Rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 3:30 PM – 5:50 PM A summer celebration filled with food, community, and island‑style fun!
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren South Central MA
54 Slater Street
Webster, MA 01570
(978) 413-8989
From Webster Middle School
Peter Pan a Musical Adventure
On May 21st and 22nd at 6pm, WMS theater will proudly present: Peter Pan A Musical Adventure!
