The Jacobs Journal
April 30, 2026
A Message from Superintendent of Schools Mike Jette
I’m pleased to share that Hull Public Schools has partnered with Teaching & Learning Alliance (TLA) to undertake a District-wide Strategic Planning process. When this work is completed later this summer, we will have a five-year Strategic Plan in place to guide the district’s priorities and annual efforts.
In the coming week, there will be several ways that families, staff and community members can directly engage in this work:
Surveys - We invite you to take a survey about the current strengths and opportunities of the Hull Public Schools. To be successful, we need a broad voice and strong participation from our students, families, staff and community members. Please complete the survey and share your voice with our planning committee. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HullSP2026
Focus Groups - Student and Staff focus groups are scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th during the school day. In addition, there will be 3 opportunities for parents, caregivers and community members to have their voice heard:
Parents:
Hull High School from 11:30 - 12:10, HS Exhibition Room
The Jacobs School from 1:15 - 2:00, LMJ Library
Community Members, School Committee & Parents:
The Jacobs School from 5:00 - 5:45, LMJ Library
To guide this work, process the data collected and inform the development of the strategic plan, we have established an 18 member planning committee. The members of this committee are:
Mike Jette, Superintendent of Schools
Christine Cappadona, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Kristen Ryan, Director of Student Services
Diane Saniuk, Business Administrator
Rob Shaw, HHS Principal
Kyle Shaw, LMJ Principal
Sheila Blair, HHS Teacher
Heather Weber, JMS Teacher
Maura Jones, JES Teacher
Kyle Conley/Brendan Kilroe, School Committee
Lili Hedrick, School Committee
Alley Preston, HHS Student
Reese Irby, JMS Student
Laurie McDowell, HHS Parent
Courtney McCarthy, JMS Parent
Jill Mansfield-Jollin, JES Parent
Tony Green, Community Member (non-parent)
We look forward to learning about your experiences through the surveys and encourage you to participate in one of the focus groups. Questions about this process may be directed to me at mjette@hullpublicschools.us.
K-3 Bike To School Permission Slip
Volunteers Needed!
4-7 Bike To School Permission Slip
Grades 4 & 5
- Math: May 5 & 7
Grades 3, 6, & 7
- Math: May 12 & 14
Grade 5 Only
- STE: May 18 & 20
We'll Put Them On The Big Screen!
Send RAD Photos of your Pirates having fun in their Core Value T-Shirts or School Colors to lrajan@hullpublicschools.us and we'll add them to the slide show at our monthly assembly! Kids love seeing themselves and their friends on the big screen!
