Superintendent's Weekly Updates

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• District Updates
• Athletic Department Updates
• Extended Learning Updates
• Early Learning Center Updates
• Hooks School Updates
• Kelly School Updates
• Sokolowski School Updates
• Chelsea High School Updates
• Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy Updates
• Chelsea Opportunity Academy Updates
• Messages From Our Community Partners

Last week, the district had the opportunity to bring students and leaders from Wright and CAMS to the Complex to connect with our rising 5th graders. It was a great experience filled with meaningful conversations, and both staff and students truly enjoyed the time together!

Opportunities like this help ease the transition for our younger students by building familiarity, confidence, and excitement for what’s ahead.

Congratulations to the following three wonderful educators who earned Name, Strength and Story awards at last week's Chelsea School Committee meeting:

• Sokolowski School Science Teacher Cristina Caruso
• Chelsea High School Paraprofessional Osebhajajeme Egbiremolen
• Berkowitz School Music Teacher Richard Romanov

Thank you for all you do to support our students and schools!

Chelsea High School Paraprofessional Osebhajajeme Egbiremolen

Berkowitz School Music Teacher Richard Romanov

Families are invited to attend a Caregiver Affidavit Workshop on Wednesday, April 15th either in the morning or the evening. Families will receive information on how to appoint adults to make decisions about their children in case of emergencies. Notaries and translators will be available to support families during the event.

The morning session will take place from 8:45am to 10:00am at the Elementary Complex, located on 300 Crescent Avenue.

The evening session will take place from 4:45pm to 6:00pm at the Williams Building, located on 180 Walnut Street.

Please pre-register for the event using this Caregiver Affidavit Workshop Registration. Please see flyers below:

Starting on Tuesday, April 7th, parents/guardians of prospective kindergarten students can make their registration appointments to register for Kindergarten at Chelsea Public Schools for the 2026-27 season.

To register for an appointment, families must bring their identification as well as the students' birth certificate. Families have until Friday, April 17th to register for their appointment.

Prospective students are eligible for Kindergarten at Chelsea Public Schools if they are a resident of Chelsea and turn 5 years old by August 31st, 2026.

All Families and community members are invited to our annual District Concert on Thursday, April 16, at 6:00pm at the Williams School.

There will be performances by student groups across the district:

• Chelsea High School Percussion Ensemble
• Middle Schools Beginner Band
• Sokolowski Violinists
• Chelsea High School Orchestra
• Middle Schools Advanced Band
• Elementary Choir, Middle School Chorus, Chelsea High School Cantare
• Chelsea High School Jazz Band
• Chelsea High School Concert Band

We hope you can join us!

Schedule for the 2026 Spring Season

Check out this weeks' games!

Click here to sign up for Acceleration Academy

Chelsea Public Schools is excited to offer an Acceleration Academy for middle school students (Grades 5-8) during April vacation!

Students are invited to join us from Tuesday, April 21 through Friday, April 24, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Wright Middle School for a week of fun, hands-on learning. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.

Throughout the week, students will:

• Explore engaging themes and topics in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• Create exciting projects to showcase at the end of the program
• Participate in a field trip
• Earn special rewards for attending all week

Check out this week's happenings at the Wright during extended learning time.

Families were invited to adopt a reading pet! All students chose a special stuffed animal, created a name collar, decorated a home and read books with their families and new friends. All families took many fun and exciting books to read at home as well. Thank you to all staff and families who participated!

A few of Miss C’s first grade class enjoying Friday VIP Lunch Bunch!

Grade 1 has been learning how to measure using different non-standard units by measuring each other's heights!

Third graders are learning about the animal kingdom! They are becoming experts on reptiles. They are researching two reptiles and will write about how their characteristics are alike and different.

This week students in 318 practiced their ELA skills with homophones, synonyms, and antonyms before taking their MCAS.

The 3rd and 4th graders have been hard at work prepping and building their minion hats! The 3rd and 4th grade chorus members will be donning their hats during the Hooks Spring concert in June. Shout out to Ms. Johnson for the art/music collaboration!

Kelly School students and staff got ready to take the ELA MCAS tests this week, with a little help from 28 CHS Seniors from the National Honor Society. The NHS students visited each 3rd and 4th grade class to share some of their best test-taking tips (because they've taken a lot, very successfully, since third grade!).

Mrs. Loving's 4th graders performed a chant to remind everyone how to Restate the question, Answer in your own words, Cite and Explain evidence, and Summarize your points: R.A.C.E.S!

After that, 3rd and 4th grade teachers competed in some pep rally games to get everyone revved up to show what they know!

Thank you, NHS Seniors, Mx. Kwee, and Dr. Demapan for helping make this possible! We can't wait to welcome you back for the AP Science Expo and the Parade of Graduates!

This week, we proudly celebrate our incredible Assistant Principal, Mr. D!

Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and for creating a strong sense of community in our school. Because of you, we are more than just a school, we are Homies.

Your support for our students, staff, and families makes a difference every single day, and we are so grateful for everything you do to make Sokolowski School a welcoming and positive place for all.

Happy Assistant Principal Week, Mr. D! We appreciate you!

Classroom Cantatas is a creative program where students write and perform their own music. Working together, they explore ideas, analyze texts, and express themselves through original songs, building confidence and creativity along the way.

A special thank you to Ms. Wivchar for her hard work, dedication, and passion in bringing this amazing project to life.

The Boston University/Chelsea Public Schools Literacy Collaborative celebrated its Sokolowski and Hooks students' literacy growth in sharing their culminating knowledge project with their families and teachers. Through brainstorming their interests to create a knowledge goal and then researching, reading, and writing about their knowledge goal over the course of the year-long program, our students' literacy bloomed! The BU/Chelsea Collaborative is celebrating its third year of partnership in providing our students the opportunity to grow as learners through 1:1 tutoring partnerships with BU Reading Graduate candidates on Mondays throughout the school year.

Chelsea High School buzzed with energy today, April 10, as students explored their futures at the Spring College and Career Fair. With over 85 college and career organizations in attendance, the event offered a wide range of opportunities for students to discover pathways beyond high school.

Students from CHS, CVLA, and COA in grades 9–12 filled the gymnasium, eagerly engaging with representatives, asking thoughtful questions, and gathering valuable information. From learning about college majors and programs to exploring hands-on career options, students had the chance to broaden their perspectives and consider new possibilities.

The fair created an exciting and supportive environment where students could take meaningful steps toward their goals. Whether they were just beginning to think about their future or already planning their next move, everyone left with new ideas, inspiration, and a clearer sense of direction.

Today, Mr. Mowery’s Postgraduate classroom visited the community garden and teaching kitchen at Green Roots, where students explored valuable community resources and learned about creative ways to grow food in an urban environment. Students had the opportunity to see firsthand how farming can take place in small city spaces and how fresh food connects to their daily lives. Experiences like this help build real-world skills and meaningful community connections. A huge thank you to Green Roots and Oscar for making this incredible opportunity possible!

Students in the Health and Life Science Pathway at Chelsea High School are gaining hands-on experience and real-world insight into the medical field. Every Friday, students attend MedScience, where they build clinical skills and explore authentic healthcare scenarios.

Today’s session focused on a new and exciting skill—learning how to safely insert a needle to administer intravenous (IV) medication. Through guided instruction and practice, students developed a deeper understanding of patient care and the precision required in medical settings.

These experiences are helping students grow their confidence, expand their knowledge, and take meaningful steps toward future careers in healthcare.

The CHS school counselors hosted their first of two scholarship events on Wednesday, April 8. Class of 2026 students had the opportunity to receive support applying for available scholarships, including Chelsea-specific opportunities such as the Chelsea Teachers Union and CPS scholarships. The school counselors will host one more event on April 17 from 12:30–2:30 PM.

We’re excited to announce our very first Sky Sisters Fly Event at Beverly Airport! Join us on April 18th from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM for a fun and educational experience.

This event is open to all students in our district—girls and boys are welcome! Bring your parents and explore the many exciting careers in aviation.

Be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Boyd at 414-736-2968.

We hope to see you there!

Hello Chelsea High School Parents,

You are warmly invited to join our AVID students, as they have worked so hard to put together our First Annual Financial Success Fair on April 29th from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about a variety of important financial topics, including banking strategies, how loans and credit cards work, and more.

Please scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ms. Boyd at 414-736-2968.

We hope to see you there!

This week, COA went on their final trip to the GreenRoots Teaching Kitchen, where students made bibimbap in groups. Students collaborated, working as teams to collectively make the dishes. Students also had the opportunity to be leaders, leading each other through the experience. We can't wait to be back at GreenRoots in the future!

Please join us in celebrating the CVLA students who achieved High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for Term 3! Their hard work, persistence, and commitment to doing their best truly stand out, and we are so proud of all they’ve accomplished.

High Honors

All As

11th grade

Ana A

Soliheydy C.

9th grade

Juli F

Sofi M

Honor Roll

(As and Bs)

10th grade

Denise H

8th grade

Nataly R

7th grade

Cristian J

We extend a warm thank you to our own Nurse Manager Anita Barandao, who generously taught a Basic Life Saving Skills and CPR course to one of our 9th grade students, Mirian. Through her guidance and dedication, Mirian successfully earned certification from the American Heart Association and took an important step toward her goal of being a medical professional.

Nurse Barandao praised Mirian’s commitment, noting, “I really appreciate and admire your determination to learn new skills… Determination is an important characteristic as you finish high school and you pursue advanced education in the medical field.”

CVLA students attended the College and Career Fair today at CHS, where they explored a wide range of colleges, career pathways, and opportunities for life after high school. Students engaged thoughtfully in planning for their futures and learning about the steps needed to achieve their post-secondary goals. Special thanks to Ms. Corbaci for her hard work in organizing this valuable experience for all CPS middle and high school students!

Our ambassador CHELSEA was so excited to set up the dressing room for PROM 2026!!

In a partnership with the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, Chelsea Police Department presents "Chelsea's PROMise" to our high school students who are looking for a dress to attend Prom this year!

There are aready some beautifully donated dresses and we are actively accepting donations at our CPD wishing well! We have sizes 0-28! Please peek at the flyer below to sign up for an appointment at the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce. You can make an appointment to check out the dresses or also email Ofc. Nicole McLaughlin at:

NMcLaughlin@chelseama.gov for appointment or donation questions.

Link for Appointments: https://forms.gle/57cZCMZ1PE9QedRC7

The Chelsea Kiwanis Club invites you to save the date to join them for a Latin Dance Fundraiser at the Jordan Boys & Girls Club on Saturday, May 2nd from 10am-12noon. This is their 3rd annual event that combines Latin Dance and Fitness education in a fun filled way to help raise funds for scholarships for Chelsea students. Instructors will be announced soon. They hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars for the Chelsea Research Festival, taking place on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Chelsea High School Gym!

Community members are invited to attend one of two sessions: 1:30–3:00 p.m. or 4:30–6:00 p.m. Stop by to explore student-led research projects, connect with local organizations, and learn from universities, hospitals and community partners.

This family-friendly event will feature food, games and activities—and is a great opportunity to support Chelsea student presenters and celebrate learning across our community. We hope to see you there!

Learn more and get involved by visiting ChelseaResearchFestival.com or by contacting chelsearesearchfestival@gmail.com.

Boston University Upward Bound Math Science has openings for 9th and 10th grade students.