CPS Parent Update

CPS Parents & Guardians,

Massachusetts MCAS results from the spring of 2026 were released last week. Our scores are almost identical to 2025. Please see the section below for details. Individual student reports are being mailed home to parents this week.

CPS Open House is coming up next week on Wednesday, 10/7/26 at 5:30pm in the MPW auditorium at NHS. There is also a section below outlining support for parents to access Google Classroom and Aspen in reviewing their student's progress at CPS.

Be on the lookout for a 'Virtual Backpack' for key information on the CPS page of the NPS website. Otherwise, there is a monthly calendar section here in this newsletter that lists upcoming events and there are month-to-month calendars on the NPS Website and printable calendars.

Here is a video version of this newsletter: CPS Parent Update - Video Version - 9/28/26 (not ready yet)

Thank you,

CPS Admin Team

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - CPS School Pictures

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - NPS School Committee - NHS LGI - 6:00pm

CPS OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 5:30pm

Monday, October 12, 2026 - Indigenous People's Day - NO SCHOOL

Thursday, October 15, 2026 - CPS School Council - CPS Cafe - 3:00pm

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - NPS School Committee - NHS LGI - 6:00pm

CPS Sports Page. - then, go to top tab SCHEDULES

Parents should have received invitations through email from teachers to join their Google Classrooms. Here is a link for support in accessing Google Classroom

Google Classroom does not show grades to parents. Student grades can be viewed in ASPEN:

How to Check Your Student’s Grades in Aspen: A Parent Guide:

Monitoring your student's academic progress is quick and easy using the Follett Aspen Family Portal. Follow these step-by-step instructions to securely log in and view live grade books, assignments, and class attendance.

Step 1: Access the Portal

1. Open your web browser and navigate to your school district's Aspen Login Page
2. Alternatively, if you are using a mobile device, download the Follett Aspen Go app or Aspen Mobile from your device's app store.

Step 2: Log In to Your Account

1. Enter your Login ID, which is typically the primary email address you provided to the school during student registration.
2. Enter your Password.
   • First-time user? Check your email or physical mail for the automated temporary password sent by your school. You will be prompted to create a new password upon your first login.
   • Forgot your password? Click the "I forgot my password" link on the login page.

Step 3: Verify Your Student(s)

1. Once logged in, look at the Family top tab to see your student(s) listed.
2. Note: If this is your first time logging in and the dashboard is empty, you may need to enter your student's First Name and Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) into the on-screen verification box to link their profile to your account.

Step 4: Navigate to Grades & Academics

To see real-time grade details rather than just final report cards:

1. Click on the Academics top tab at the top of the page.
2. If you have multiple children, select the specific student's name from the dropdown menu.
3. You will see a list of your student's current classes alongside their current average or term grade.
4. Click on any specific class row and select the Assignments or Details side tab to see individual homework scores, test grades, and missing assignments.

Quick Tips for Parents

• Switching Students on Mobile: If using a smartphone, tap the student’s name in the top-left corner of your screen to toggle between your children.
• Email Notifications: You can subscribe to automated alerts. Navigate to the Family top tab and click Notification to receive email updates whenever a new grade or attendance mark is posted.
• Need Help? If you cannot log in or do not see your student listed, contact your child's school directly for account security verification.

Scoring Scale:

440-469 - Not Meeting Expectations

470-499 - Partially Meeting Expectations

500-529 - MEETING EXPECTATIONS

530-560 - Exceeding Expectations

MCAS Achievement Averages of all CPS students:

2026 Results:

ELA: 489

Math: 489

Science: 499

Civics: 492

2025 Results:

ELA: 489

Math: 489

Science: 498

Civics: 491

2024 Results:

ELA: 486

Math: 487

Science: 492

% of Students in either the Meets or Exceeds Tier for MCAS:

2024 CPS ELA: 28%

2024 State Average: 39%

2024 CPS Math: 22%

2024 CPS Science: 34%

2024 State Average: 41%

2025 CPS Science: 46%

Civics Not Tested in 2024

Just a reminder that at the start of every school year, parents have to verify and if necessary, update their student's information within our student information system (Aspen).

Here is the link to ASPEN

Once logged in, go to the Pages tab and look for the 'Click Here' for the Family Connection portal.

POP-UP Blockers have to be turned OFF for the page to load. (click on the little lines on the LEFT side of the address bar and go to Site Settings)

Click the Review/Verify tab, answer the questions, sign by typing a signature, and click the green submit tab at the end.

There is also an additional Tech Agreement document to review and sign before October 31:

NPS Tech Agreement

CPS Honor Roll: All grades 85% and above

CPS Principal's List: All grades 90% and above

65% is the PASS line at CPS, to be eligible to compete in CPS Athletics and participate in extra-curricular clubs, students need to be passing (65 and above) ALL of their classes

The fee structure is as follows and will be assessed by our tech support personnel:

• Minor damage - $50

• Major damage - $100

• Chromebook beyond repair or lost: $250

Lost charger is a $25 fee

Lost Yondr pouch is a $35 fee

My School Bucks has been set-up to collect fees for damaged chromebooks. Parents will receive bills for broken screens, keys, and other mis-handled devices.

It is a $50 fee for an out of warranty repair and $100 for a second instance. Malicious damage to a chromebook COULD lead to full value replacement ($365) - depending on the extend of damage and what can be repaired or salvaged from the broken device.

Please talk to your student about taking care of their chromebook. Please remind them that they are 'loaned' to students for their time at CPS and are not their personal devices. Students should not put stickers on their chromebooks, they should not pick keys off the keyboards, and they should not charge their iPhones through their chromebooks. The batteries are not designed to charge cell phones.

Students also need to keep track of their chargers and charge their devices each night to be prepared for school the next day. Teachers do not have loaners in their classrooms. if a student forgets their chromebook, they can borrow a 'loaner' device for the day from the front office. We have a strict system of tracking loaners throuigh the front office and it takes the burden off of classroom teachers.

If a chromebook is faulty or the battery is not working properly, we will have replacement chromebooks available while waiting for a warranty repair.

Please take care of your school-issued chromebook!

In the event of an emergency, parents will be provided instructions through our Raptor system. This will come in many different forms, but the fastest is via text message.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding campus safety, please contact Mellisa Devitt at:

508-228-7285 x1154 or devittm@npsk.org.

We've also had to speak to students about selling these items to other students.

This approach has been present in airports and other public spaces. A good reminder to our students to 'Do The Right Thing' and report anything suspicious. It will help us make CPS a safer and better place for everyone.

Art Club - Hayleigh Johnson

Games Club - Ms. Reed

Book Club - Mrs. Hickman

CPS Pulse - Mr. Gonnella

LGBTQ+ Club - Ms. Lake

Drama Club - Ms. Gordon

Student Council - TBD

Science Fair - TBD

CPS is under 'Secondary' with the high school menu

Per the US Department of Agriculture, School Lunch will be FREE for ALL students for the 7th year in a row through June 2027.

Free breakfasts are available, too; must pre-order through Food Service - TBD for contact info

CPS School Council meets on the THIRD Thursday of every month at 3:00pm in the CPS cafe. We develop the School Improvement Plan, review the Student/Parent Handbook, and discuss monthly events, and hot topics at CPS.

Term ends 2029 - Eric Finger

Term ends 2027 - Meg Browers megbrowers@gmail.com

Term ends 2027 - Stacy Montes stacy@greyladyins.com

Term ends 2028 - Sarah Ray sarah.dawn.moe@gmail.com

In addition to the parents and community representation above, the CPS School Council also includes: one student representative from each grade, 3 CPS teachers, and the CPS Admin Team.

We are down one student since 9/21/26. One student withdrew last week. We ended June 2026 at 358 students, so we are down 10 students since the end of the last school year. The enrollment at CPS at the end of June 2025 was 363 students.

Email: hortonm@npsk.org
Website: www.npsk.org
Location: 10 Surfside Road
Phone: (508)228-7283