Crusader Family News
April 1, 2026
IN THE MONTH AHEAD...
April 3rd - No School - Good Friday
April 10th - Last Day Term 3
April 13th - School Improvement Council Meeting 5:00 p.m. - CMHS Main Office
April 13th - School Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Town Hall
April 16th - 5th Grade Parent/Guardian Night 6:00 p.m. CMHS Auditorium
April 17th - Early Dismissal 10:55 a.m.- Teacher Professional Development Day
April 20th - 24th - Spring Vacation
Grade 7 & 8: Throughout the month of April, students in grades 7 and 8 will engage in Career Awareness lessons aimed at helping them identify and explore potential career paths that align with their interests and abilities.
2026 AP Exams: Students will participate in a Readiness Check on April 15th during WIN block to ensure their devices are prepared for testing and to receive important exam information. Please review the 2026 AP Exam Schedule for specific dates and times. For planning purposes, note that many afternoon exams will run as late as 3:30ish.
JUNIORS - Save The Date! Thursday June 4th, at 6 PM will be our annual College Application Night for current juniors and their families. More information is coming soon!
We will be administering the SAT on April 10th to juniors who have registered.
Junior Workshops will be scheduled throughout the month of April to support students with career and college exploration.
MCAS Schedule
Please ensure your student gets a good night's sleep and eats a healthy breakfast on their MCAS testing date to ensure they can perform their best during each assessment. It is important for students to arrive to school on time with a fully charged Chromebook on the following MCAS dates:
Grades 6 English Language Arts: April 7th and 8th
Grade 6 Mathematics: May 12th & May 13th
Grades 7 English Language Arts: April 9th and 10th
Grade 7 Mathematics: May 5th & May 6th
Grade 8 English Language Arts: April 14th & April 15th
Grade 8 Mathematics: May 7th & May 8th
Grade 8 STE: May 14th & May 15th
Grade 8 Civics: May 21st & June 4th
Grade 9 Introductory Physics June 2nd and 3rd
Grade 10 Math: May 19th and 20th
Project 351 ~ Clothing Drive for Spring Service Project
Project 351 Clothing Drive ~ March 30th through April 8th
Project 351 Ambassador Mallory Doyle is accepting donations for new and gently used clothing for sizes ranging from newborn to adult medium for children and teens for the Cradles to Crayons organization. Please consider donating to those less fortunate while you are doing your spring cleaning this season! Items can be dropped off at Caver Middle High School Main Office.
EXPANDING THE PEYTON PACK PROGRAM
We are excited to share that the Peyton Pack Program is expanding to serve more middle school students!
If you know of a student who may benefit from receiving a Peyton Pack, we encourage you to reach out. These packs provide nutritious food for the weekend, helping ensure students return to school nourished, focused, and ready to learn.
Who may qualify?
Students who may have limited access to food outside of school or could benefit from additional weekend support.
All referrals and participation are handled with care and confidentiality.
If you have a student in mind or would like more information, please contact us.
Together, we can make sure no student goes without.
Please contact Trish Winslow, MS Guidance Counselor, at winslowp@carver.org.
BE an 11
CMHS PE Department and Captain's Council will host a 1/2 day "Be an 11" event for our 7th Graders on April 17th. Students will participate in small group team building activities, work together to problem solve a variety of challenging tasks, and experience our school motto hands-on "Be the Best You Can Be!
The RISE & SHINE program is the Life Skills and Vocational based program for students in the special education program at Carver Middle High School. We are currently seeking local businesses who may be willing to offer volunteer opportunities for our students. These experiences are an important part of helping our students build job skills, confidence, communication abilities, and a sense of community involvement.
Our students are eager to learn and contribute in meaningful ways. Volunteer tasks can be simple and flexible based on your business needs, such as:
- Organizing or stocking items
- Light cleaning or maintenance tasks
- Assisting with basic office or clerical work
- Supporting staff with routine duties
Students are always supervised and supported by trained staff to ensure a positive experience for both the business and the student.
Partnering with our program not only helps students gain valuable real-world experience, but also allows your business to make a meaningful impact in the community by promoting inclusion and opportunity.
Anyone interested in offering volunteer opportunities or wishing to find out more information should email the special education teacher, Nicole O'Neil, at oneiln@carver.org.
Tuesday, May 19th Block E Exam 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and Block D Exam 9:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Wednesday, May 20th Block B Exam 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and Block F Exam 9:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Thursday, May 21st Block A Exam 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and Block C Exam 9:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Friday, May 22nd Block G Exam 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and Make-Up Exams 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Students are expected to use the entire testing time for successful completion of their exams and should not be dismissed until the scheduled end of each exam. Seniors are not expected to report during an exam period when they are normally scheduled for an internship.
Final Exams will each count as 5% of a student’s final grade in each full-year course. Final Exams will count as 10% of a student's final grade in each semester course. Seniors who have a grade above 90 in a semester course are exempt from the exam.
Save the Date for the following Senior Events:
Monday, May 18th - Last Day for Seniors - Cap and Gown Distribution, Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal, Senior Cook-Out, and Final Bell at 12:27 p.m.
Friday, May 22nd - Senior Parade at the Elementary School 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, May 27th - Senior Class Day - Academic Awards Assembly CMHS Auditorium 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 28th - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal 9:45 a.m.
Thursday, May 28th - Convocation Dinner 6:00 p.m. and Awards Assembly in CMHS Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 31st - Graduation 10:00 a.m.
We are excited to announce that the Carver Community Scholarship packet is now available! You can access this scholarship by clicking the link below. Please fill out the google form application by Friday, April 3, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Link to Carver Scholarship Application
Additional scholarships are available here. All scholarship links can also be found on the Carver website. Printed copies can also be picked up in the guidance office. Follow the steps below to access the links to the scholarships. We will update the document if we receive news of additional scholarships so check back frequently!
Click “Middle High”
Click “Guidance”
“Scholarship Information”
Save the Date for the 8th Grade Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, June 18th from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the CMHS Auditorium to celebrate our students achievement and completion of middle school. In addition to presenting our traditional Crusader Pride Awards, all 8th grade students who are being promoted to high school will receive a certificate of completion. Families will be invited to the awards portion of the evening, which will be followed by a Spring Fling (dance) for 8th grade students from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. The field trip to Canobie Lake Park for 8th graders will be on June 13th. More detailed information to come.
The Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET) Pathway is a great choice for students who are interested in learning how to design and make things! Students in this pathway will use the engineering design process to solve real-world problems and develop their skills in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), CNC manufacturing techniques, and programming. Courses in the MET pathway are project-based so students can expect to learn through hands-on work on things like robots, drones, rockets, and so much more while making connections with professionals in the field! Students will leave the pathway with many useful skills, industry credentials, and internship experience leaving them well prepared for college and career opportunities in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology.
Please see the attached link for more information about the MET Pathway.
Our Biotech Pathway has been designed for students who have a passion for studying and understanding the human body. Each of the separate focuses allows students to apply in depth content knowledge to real world conditions while developing strong critical thinking and collaboration skills. The Biotech courses focus on incorporating the most current biotechnology into complex laboratory science. Throughout the pathway students will be introduced to various career fields that incorporate medical and biological sciences in a variety of ways. Students will leave this program with an extensive list of resume building skills that will make them sought after candidates when entering the workforce, as well as prepare them for the requirements of rigorous undergraduate science courses and labs.
Please see the attached link for more information about the Biotechnology Pathway.
