Ipswich Middle School

Sean Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal

Our mission is to create a nurturing community where students are encouraged to develop confidence as lifelong learners with the awareness and flexibility necessary to adapt to a changing world. We strive to bring out the best in every student and adult in our learning community.

Email: pginolfi@ipsk12.net
Website: www.ipsk12.net

Location: 130 High Street, Ipswich, MA
Phone: (978)356-3535

The Health Room will begin conducting annual health screenings for students in the coming weeks. Please review the schedule below to see which screenings apply to your child:

• Grades 6–8: Postural screenings

• Grade 7: Hearing, vision, height, and weight screenings

These routine check-ups help us monitor student growth and identify any potential vision, hearing, or physical development needs early in the school year.

Opt-Out Information If you prefer to opt your child out of any or all of these screenings, please email Nurse Reed directly at jreed@ipsk12.net with your child's name and the specific screenings you wish to decline.

As highly caffeinated energy drinks continue to gain popularity among middle and high school students, school staff are asking parents to stay vigilant about what beverages are being brought onto campus. Many of these popular cans contain two to three times the caffeine of a standard cup of coffee, alongside concentrated sugars and artificial additives that can pose real health risks for developing bodies. Excessive caffeine consumption in teenagers can lead to rapid heart rates, elevated blood pressure, severe anxiety, sleep disruptions, and sudden energy crashes during the school day—all of which negatively impact both physical well-being and academic focus. To support a safe, healthy, and focused learning environment, parents are strongly encouraged to check their children's water bottles and backpacks each morning, water, milk, or drinks with 100% juice are best.

This past week, a few traffic and pedestrian safety concerns were brought to our attention regarding arrival and dismissal times. If your student walks to or from school, please take a moment to review safe crossing habits with them.

For everyone’s safety, students needing to cross High Street must use the designated crosswalk with the crossing guard and signal light directly in front of the school (heading toward Little Wolf Coffee).

This is also very important to students riding bikes to and from school. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students safe every day!

We are so excited to partner with Conley's Drug Store and offer flu clinics to students, staff, and families. Remember you can sign up for any clinic which fits your families' schedule.

The first flu clinic date will be Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 2-4pm at the Ipswich Middle/High School. Here is the link to register for that date:

https://form.jotform.com/262385444100147

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 4-6 pm, flu clinics will be offered at the Doyon School. Here is the link to register for that date:

https://form.jotform.com/262385305209153

On Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 4-6pm, flu clinics will be offered at the Winthrop School. Here is the link to register for that date:

https://form.jotform.com/262385923678169

In addition to the flu vaccine, other vaccines are offered including the Covid vaccine. Online registration is encouraged, but forms can be printed at conleysdrugstore.com.

• Tuesday, September 29th & Wednesday, September 30th - Change Is Simple to work with the 6th grade students during Science.
• Friday, October 2nd - Tiger Tales summer reading book discussion groups
• Monday, October 12th - No School
• Tuesday, October 13th - No School, Staff Professional Development