The Cohasset Compass
Ever Onward ~ Moving Our Schools Into the Future
June 8, 2026
Dear Cohasset Public Schools Community,
I am sending this edition of The Cohasset Compass today, instead of this past Friday, so we can continue to celebrate the amazing group of 106 young people who graduated from the Cohasset Public Schools on Saturday at the Cohasset Music Circus. The day was a spectacular one. And, though I am biased, it was a true honor to see this particular group wrap up their high school careers. As I said in my speech to the graduates and their families, the one thing stands out to me about this class in particular is that they embody kindness, inclusion, and acceptance. My hope for each of them is that they take this new road on their journey the way they've always done everything: with kindness, with courage, and together.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE COHASSET HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2026!
We can't wait to see what you do next!
Ever Onward,
Sarah
In Cohasset, we believe that great teaching requires constant growth — and that professional learning is one of the most important investments we make on behalf of your children.
Teaching is not a static craft. The students in our classrooms are changing, research is evolving, and our community's expectations continue to rise. Staying curious, current, and connected to colleagues isn't optional, it's what excellent teaching requires. That's why professional learning in CPS is something we build together so it can be a source of energy and professional pride. To do this work, we reinstituted and reshaped our CPS Professional Learning Council. This was a strategic planning group deliberately built to center teacher voice in all decisions about professional learning. Teachers, administrators, and educational support professionals helped design and shape our new Professional Learning Plan together, and that partnership will continue.
We are excited to now share the CPS 2026–2027 Professional Learning Plan with our community. This plan is driven by three interconnected sources: our Strategic Plan 2025–2030, our School Improvement Plans, and, most importantly, the voices of our educators. Earlier this year, our Professional Learning Council asked staff to complete a survey about professional learning. Their responses were thoughtful and candid, and they directly shaped our plan. We heard a clear call for more teacher-led learning, more role- and content-specific opportunities, and greater choice in how and when educators engage. We also heard that time spent in professional learning should feel purposeful and directly connected to classroom practice. The focus areas reflected in the plan: deeper learning, project-based learning, culturally responsive teaching, and rethinking grading practices, are ones we believe will make a meaningful difference for your children.
We are so grateful for the work of our CPS Professional Learning Council for the work they did this year. Thank you to: Dr. Leslie Scollins, Shauna Decoteau, Mairead Boulrisse, Jess Hansens, Jenn Scott, Sam LaPanne, Brian Scott, Maddie Nielsen, Alex Sullivan, Aleisa Gittens-Carle, Colleen Gibson, Catherine Duggan, Michael Stapleton, and Victoria Cataldo
