Ashland Preschool Update
June 5th 2026
What an amazing week we had here at Pittaway Preschool! Each day was filled with fun activities connected to our SEL Zones of Regulation Spirit Week .
Thursday was definitely one of the highlights of the week. We could not have asked for a more beautiful day for Water Day! Students and teachers alike enjoyed splashing in kiddie pools, running through sprinklers, and spraying one another with water. There were smiles and laughter all around.
Today was another special highlight. Our graduating seniors made their final walk through Pittaway Preschool as Ashland Public Schools students. It was a wonderful opportunity for our preschoolers to cheer them on and celebrate this important milestone. We also ended the day with a whole-school assembly led by our SEL Team to wrap up our SEL Spirit Week.
Overall, June is off to a fun and exciting start! If you would like to review some of the activities and books the students enjoyed during Spirit Week, please take a look at the attached document.
✍🏻Summer Fine Motor/Sensory Suggestions✍🏻
Looking for some easy ways to support your child's fine motor and sensory development this summer? Check out the attached resource created by our Occupational Therapist, Lisa Martin. It includes ideas that can be incorporated into everyday summer fun while helping children strengthen important skills through play!
🏫 Preschool Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year 🏫
We have openings for the 2026-2027 school year in our 4-day 3-year-old AM class, and for 4 year old's in our Multiage full day class. If you are interested in signing up for this option, please send your application to Donna Pederson dpederson@ashland.k12.ma.us
If your child receives a placement through Special Education, the Teams will be making recommendations during upcoming IEP meetings and will communicate that with you.
Visit the website for registration details. Updated Registration form is available on the website.
🚌 2026-2027 Kindergarten Bus Registration 🚌
Per Massachusetts General Law, and Ashland School Committee policy, Ashland Public Schools provides free transportation to Ashland students in Grades K-6 who reside more than two (2.0) miles from school. Students in Grades K-6 who live two or fewer miles from school and all students in Grades 7-12 may pay an annual transportation fee if they want to take the bus to and from school. Due to limited transportation options, all paid seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be assigned to a bus once their full and complete application has been received. Once bus capacity has been reached, a waitlist will be created. Late registrations will be placed on a waitlist and offered a seat if one becomes available during the school year.
Early Registration
Received before June 1st, 2026
$290 per student or $580 (maximum family cap) for 2 or more students in the same family. Registration is required for each student. Submit payments to Ashland Public Schools at https://epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the School Department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation.
Regular Registration
Received after June 1st, 2026
Registrations received after the due date may be processed on September 1st, 2026. $360 per student or $720 (maximum family cap) for 2 or more students from the same family. Registration is required for each student. Submit payments to Ashland Public Schools at https://epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the School Department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation.
Registration for Grades K-6 who reside more than two (2.0) miles from school
Register at https://epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the School Department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation. Please select the option for “Qualify for free bus transportation (grades K-6 living over 2 miles from assigned school).”
Requesting A Fee Waiver (two step process)
A waiver of the bus fee is available to families based on the same guidelines used to determine eligibility for free and reduced lunch. Registration forms must still be received by June 1st, 2026 if you are applying for a bus fee waiver.
Step 1)
Please register for the bus fee waiver at https://epay.cityhallsystems.com, select the school department and the drop-down option for Bus Transportation, and select the box titled “Apply for a waiver of the bus fee.”
Step 2)
Please click on the following links to obtain the forms and follow the instructions provided: English Fee Waiver Application, Portuguese Fee Waiver Application, Spanish Fee Waiver Application.
Notification & Contact Information
Families who registered students for the bus by June 1 will be notified by July 30 on the status of their registration. Registrations received after June 1 may not be processed until September 1.
Call Transportation Coordinator, Tamara Saviatto, at (508) 532-4007 for more information.
Youth Creative Contest- Honoring Juneteeth
Celebrate creativity and community! AREA is hosting a Youth Creative Contest in honor of Juneteenth with the theme “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Legacy, Freedom, and Community.” Students of all grades are invited to submit original writing, artwork, music, or dance pieces during the month of May. Winning submissions will be recognized at AREA’s Juneteenth Celebration at the Ashland Farmers Market in June, and all entries will be displayed at the event. Please see the attached flyer for submission guidelines and details!
📆 Upcoming Dates 📆
June 18: Luau Day
June 18: Last day for all students not graduating- Normal schedule for all classes
June 22: Graduation 10:30am
June 23: Orientation for new families 9:00am-10:00am for AM Session and 11:00am-12:00pm for PM and Full Day Session
🎫 Community Bulletins 🎫
Looking for something to do in and around our community? Check out our Community Bulletin Board at ashland.k12.ma.us/flyers. From teen trivia nights to musicals to concerts, there's something for everyone!
📝 Friendly Reminders 📝
Questions? We’re here to help!
For day-to-day operations, curriculum and assessment, community events, and general communication, please contact Amanda Curley at acurley@ashland.k12.ma.us
For questions related to evaluations, team meetings, or IEP development, reach out to Sara Davidson at sdavidson@ashland.k12.ma.us
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