MARSHFIELD MATTERS
Superintendent's Newsletter 11/13/2026 #WeRMarshfield
BELONGING BUILDERS AWARD
💚💙 Marshfield Belonging Builder – Kristen Hay – GWS Librarian 💙💚
In concert with our Belonging initiatives and our Strategic Plan, we will continue to recognize a staff member each month who goes above and beyond to make students feel personally accepted, respected, included, and supported in the school social environment.
Governor Winslow Elementary School is proud to recognize their librarian Kristen Hay as a true Marshfield Belonging Builder! Kristen Hay is truly deserving of the Marshfield Public Schools Belonging Builder Award because she goes above and beyond to ensure that every GWS student and staff member feels welcomed, valued, and supported.
Mrs. Hay takes the time to get to know each student and fosters a genuine love of reading by recommending books that reflect their individual interests, experiences, and lives. Through her thoughtful use of soft music, flexible seating, creative storytelling, and engaging displays, she has transformed the library into a calm, welcoming space where students feel comfortable, inspired, and excited to learn.
Kristen also has an extraordinary awareness of the needs of her school community and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Whether covering a classroom, taking on an additional duty, providing extra support to students and colleagues, or even coming in when she isn't scheduled to work, she consistently puts others first.
Her genuine care, compassion, and encouragement shine through in her daily interactions. She makes every child feel seen, heard, and appreciated, while building meaningful connections that strengthen the entire school community.
Through her kindness, generosity, and unwavering commitment to making everyone feel included, Mrs. Hay truly embodies the spirit of belonging and helps make Governor Winslow School a place where everyone feels like an important part of the GWS family.
Mrs. Hay brings the joy wherever she goes! 💚💙🐏
MHS PRESENTS GODSPELL
We are excited to showcase our amazing Drama Program, as we begin the productions of Godspell. This promises to be an excellent show! The performances will take place in the MHS Auditorium on November 13 at 7PM, November 14 at 7PM, November 20 at 7PM, and November 21 at 1PM and 7PM. "Break a Leg," students!
HONORING OUR VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY
Thank you to everyone who showed support for our Veterans by coming out for Marshfield's Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. It was wonderful seeing our Marching Band, Stars and Stripes Club, and other student sporting and scouting groups in the parade honoring our Veterans. Thank you to all Veterans for your service.
NO HOMEWORK OVER THANKSGIVING BREAK
As is our tradition, there will be no homework assigned throughout the District over Thanksgiving Break. This gesture provides everyone with a little more time to be with family and to recharge after a busy start to the school year. We are thankful for the amazing community in which we work and live.
THANKSGIVING DISMISSAL
11:00 a.m. Marshfield High School
11:15 a.m. Furnace Brook Middle School
12:05 p.m. Daniel Webster, Eames Way, Governor Winslow, Martinson & South River Elementary Schools
No school for PK students
Breakfast & Lunch WILL NOT be served.
SEPAC PRESENTATION
AROUND THE DISTRICT
This year we will strive to continue to create an environment “Where Everyone Belongs,” focusing specifically on the power of “Joy,” as it pertains to student self-discovery educationally and socially in an environment that promotes joyful school communities. We are excited to help students achieve the gains that come from navigating their educational journey, as they understand their strengths and opportunities for growth. We will provide an optimal teaching and learning environment by promoting respect for self and others, nurturing positive relationships, embracing diversity, pursuing excellence, fostering collaboration, inspiring innovation and creativity, promoting responsibility, providing an equitable, supportive environment, and cultivating social emotional wellness.
This week there were excellent learning walks at MES and GWS.
MOSAIC -- NEW DATE
MARSHFIELD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
NAME A SNOWPLOW - LAST DAY TO ENTER!
So many great names! We can't wait to share the winners in next week's newsletter!
ATHLETICS UPDATE
MARSHFIELD ATHLETICS | WEEKLY RECAP
⛳ BOYS GOLF
As the Golf Team closed their season they will have a couple of seniors that will be graduating: Jacob Doran, and Casey Kennedy. Thank you for your time and dedication to the program!
🏐 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
The Volleyball had a strong season as they finished the year at 11-9 while earning a spot in the MIAA Division 2 State Tournament as the #26 seed. The Rams fought a tough Duxbury team in the Round of 32 but came up on the wrong end of a 3-1 set match. A few shoutouts for end of season awards as the team had 2 Patriots League All-Stars: Madison Adams (JR.) and Madelyn Whitaker (JR. Capt.). Ella Rousayne (JR. Capt.) won the Sportsmanship Award. The team's lone Senior Kylie Zima was the Scholar Athlete and she will be missed as a leader on the team. Thank you for your time and dedication to the program!
⚽ GIRLS SOCCER
Girls soccer finished the season 8-8-3 and earned the #24 seed in the MIAA D2 Tournament. The team had a dominant victory over Chelsea in the Preliminary Round with a 10-0 victory in front of their home crowd. Unfortunately the teams season came to an end in the Round of 32 as the battled a tough Grafton team and came up just short 3-2. Winning Patriot League honors for the team were: Sarah Foley (SR.) and Anna McNealy (SR.) who both were named All–Stars, Maeve O’Mara (JR.) was the team's Scholar Athlete and Maggie Kelleher (JR.) won the Sportsmanship Award.
The team will have a solid group of Seniors moving on from the program: Samana Alcindor, Lilah Aufiero, Madison Connor, Sarah Foley, Anna McNealy, Luca Pratt, Talia Scardina, Addyson Welch. Thank you for your time and dedication to the program!
🏑 FIELD HOCKEY
Field Hockey finished the season with a 7-9-2 record and earned the #22 seed in the Division 2 MIAA Tournament. The team drew a very strong #11 Norwood program and were unable to come away with the victory. Norwood came away with the victory 3-0 jumped out early scoring 3 goals off of their 17 corner attempts, and Marshfield was unable to score but able to keep Norwood off the scoreboard for the remainder of the game. Winning Patriot League honors for the Field Hockey team were: Georgia Concannon (JR.), Penny Schmid (SO.), and Emma Daly (SR.) who were named All-Stars. Georgia Concannon was named Scholar Athlete and Kylie Finn (SR.) won the Sportsmanship Award.
The team will have a great group of Seniors that will be leaving the program in great shape: Anna Casiglione, Alyssa Charlebois, Emma Daly, Kylie Finn, Anna Lang, Lily McGrath, Kiley O’Keefe, Reagan Rhodes, Ciara Robinson, Taylor Rochelle. Thank you for your time and dedication to the program!
📣 CHEERLEADING
The team competed in the Norton Invitational and finished in 1st place 🏆! The team continues to work hard and perform at a high standard! Great job squad and keep it up!!!
🏃 BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Boys Cross Country had a fantastic season winning the Keenan Division! The team was led by Patriot League All-Stars: Conor Rightmire (SO.), Archie Meberg (SO.), Cal Kennedy (JR.), Peter Adams (SO.), and Conor Keough (JR.). Caleb O’Callahan (SR.) won the Patriot League Sportsmanship Award and Michael Zides (SR.) was the Scholar Athlete.
The team will have a great group of Seniors that will be leaving the program in great shape: Aiden Campbell, Robert Jordan Jr., Christopher Kennedy, Caleb O’Callahan, Kyle Paris, Jacob Pitts and Michael Zides. Thank you for your time and dedication to the program!
🏃 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Girls Cross Country had a solid season and it is time to recognize the Patriot League Awards that were given out to the team: Elle Ablondi (SO.) and Diya Prabhu (SO.) were named League All Stars, and Sydney Smolcha (SR.) took home the Scholar and Sportsmanship Awards for the team!
The team will have a few Seniors that will be leaving the program in great shape, Grace Keenan and Sydney Smolcha. Thank you for your time and dedication to the program!
🏀 UNIFIED COED BASKETBALL
The UNIFIED COED BASKETBALL TEAM will be headed to the GARDEN! The team was invited to play at the annual Andrew James Lawson Foundation Invitational Tournament on January 9.
KEEP IT GOING, RAMS!
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IMPORTANT DATES
Nov 17 - School Committee (MHS)
Nov 25 - Thanksgiving early release
SCHOOL NEWSLETTERS
Mini Rams
Daniel Webster School
Eames Way School
Governor Winslow School
Martinson Elementary School
South River School
Furnace Brook Middle School
Event Information
Contact Information
Email: psullivan@mpsd.org
Website: www.mpsd.org
Location: 76 South River Street, Marshfield MA 02050
Phone: (781) 834-5000