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CMS friends and family!

After seeing all the energy and enthusiasm from staff and students over the past two days, all I can say is this: I am very excited for what the rest of the year will bring.

This first newsletter of the year includes some important reminders about pick-up and drop-off as well as a LOT of great pictures of our opening days.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions, and I hope you all enjoy a fantastic long weekend!

John / Mr. Scopelleti

A Look Ahead

Monday, September 7: Labor Day - no school
Tuesday, September 8: PEAR assessment (during Utility)
Thursday, September 10: Picture day (Ordering info will be shared as soon as the company provides it.)

A Look Back

Week 1: We Begin!

I was able to get in about half of our classrooms over the past two days, and these pics show how our amazing staff has started setting the foundation for joyful learning in Grades 6, 7, and 8.

For Your Information

Drop-off & Pick-up

To drop a student off before 8:15am, you must use the loop in the back of the middle-high school building. (This is the one closest to the athletic field and administrative offices.) The front loop is for buses only until 8:15am.

Please keep this in mind to help ensure the safety of our students and staff, and don't hesitate to call if you have any questions. Thank you!

CMS Health Form

Please complete this form to ensure that Erin Kalberer, our school nurse, has up-to-the-date records on your child (or children). If you run into any technical problems or would simply prefer to complete a hard copy, please complete this version and either email it to Nurse Kalberer at ekalberer@cohassetk12.org or ask your child to drop it off with Ms. Simmons in the office. Thank you!

Nutrition and Financial Assistance

I can't sum this up any better than Dr. Shannon, so I share her letter verbatim here:

Dear Cohasset Families,

Although school meals are free for all in Massachusetts, it remains extremely important for all families to complete the household Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2026-27 school year so that our district can continue to establish eligibility for P-EBT benefits, waive local fees (ie. athletics, field trips, etc), and serve families most effectively.

When returning the Application, we also ask that you complete and return the Sharing Information with Other Programs form as well. If your student(s) qualify for free or reduced price meals, this allows us to share your information with other programs in the school so that your student can receive additional benefits.

Please return your completed Free & Reduced Meal Application to your student's school office. There is one application per household, please. For more information follow these links: Free and Reduced Price Meals and CPS Nutrition and CPS Food Services. If you have any questions please contact our Director of Food Services, Vinicio Cordon at vcordon@cohassetk12.org.

Additionally, this year, Cohasset Public Schools is excited to partner with South Shore Backpackers to pilot a new food-access program for Cohasset families beginning in Fall 2026. South Shore Backpackers is a partnership between Wellspring and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church designed to provide nutritious, kid-friendly food for students and their families during weekends and school breaks—times when school meals are not available. The program is built around a simple idea: when families have access to good food, students are better supported to learn, grow, and thrive.

Families who feel they could benefit from additional food support are invited to complete a confidential Family Interest Indicator Form. Completing the form simply lets the program team know that your family may be interested; it is not a commitment to participate.

Confidentiality is a central part of the program. We understand that asking for food assistance can feel personal, and we want families to feel comfortable exploring this resource without stigma or concern about their privacy. Information submitted through the interest form will be handled confidentially and discreetly and used to help CPS and South Shore Backpackers plan the program and connect interested families with available support.

If your family could use additional food support on weekends or during school breaks, we encourage you to learn more and complete the confidential interest form. You can access the form through the CLICK HERE button or QR code on the program flyer. Questions about the program can be directed to John Scopelleti at JScopelleti@cohassetk12.org.

Ever Onward,

Sarah Shannon

Community Corner

CPS Community Website

Please click here to see the district's community partnerships. This site is updated frequently with new events and information.

A Scoop from Scop

Here's your data point for this week:

CMS currently serves 312 students. This is the largest number of students our school has seen since the 2021-2022 school year.

Please send any questions or comments to jscopelleti@cohassetk12.org!

Cohasset Public Schools LinkedIn

The Skippers' Log

9.4.2026

A Look Ahead

A Look Back

Week 1: We Begin!

For Your Information

Drop-off & Pick-up

CMS Health Form

Nutrition and Financial Assistance

Community Corner

CPS Community Website

A Scoop from Scop

A Look Ahead A Look Ahead

A Look Back A Look Back

Week 1: We Begin!

For Your Information For Your Information

Drop-off & Pick-up

CMS Health Form

Nutrition and Financial Assistance

Community Corner Community Corner

CPS Community Website

A Scoop from Scop A Scoop from Scop

A Look Ahead

A Look Back

For Your Information

Community Corner

A Scoop from Scop