CPS Superintendent's Update

Dear CPS Community,

April vacation is upon us and, as a reminder, schools are closed from Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24. Although there is no school next week, it is important to note that Monday is Patriots’ Day, an annual holiday that commemorates the first battles of the American Revolution. In addition, this year marks the 130th running of the Boston Marathon, featuring over 30,000 athletes representing more than 100 countries. You can find more information about the race and events on the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) website.

Our annual Career Exploration Breakfast was held at Chelmsford High School on Tuesday morning, providing juniors with the opportunity to visit with professionals in various fields, including emergency services and law enforcement, outreach counseling, physical therapy, forensic science, elementary education, banking, funeral direction and more. The students were able to ask questions and gain some insight into careers they may see themselves having one day. A huge thank you goes out to Career and College Readiness Facilitator Gabby DaSilva for organizing this wonderful event. Thanks also to the more than 50 professionals who graciously donated their time to be here on Tuesday!

I would also like to extend my appreciation to the men and women of the Chelmsford Police and Fire Departments who spent their Thursday evening at McCarthy Middle School playing charity basketball with the Parker Middle School Best Buddies. The game was a fun time for everyone involved, especially the buddies, who had the time of their lives. This was the second annual Buddies vs. Badges event, and it just keeps getting better!

The Center Elementary and McCarthy Middle School PTOs will be holding their annual E-Waste & Junk Recycle Day on Saturday, May 2, at the Central Administration Offices, 230 North Road, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. If you’re planning some spring cleaning over April Vacation, this will be a great opportunity to dispose of any unwanted or unused electronics, small appliances and other household items. Please see the flyer included in this newsletter for more details about what items will and will not be accepted during this event.

Don’t forget, we will be holding another kindergarten registration day for families who have an incoming kindergarten student for the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, April 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you were unable to attend the first two registration days in January, please be sure to sign up for an appointment. Also, if you know any friends, neighbors or colleagues who plan to send their child to kindergarten in our district this fall, please share this information with them. For more information about registration and contact information, please visit our website.

I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing vacation week, and we’ll see you all on April 27!

Yours truly,

Jay Lang, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

• Athletics Schedule

• April Vacation Week: April 20-24
• Patriots Day: April 20
• Earth Day: April 22
• Chelmsford School Committee Meeting: Tuesday, April 28, 6 p.m., Central Administration Offices
• Kindergarten Registration: Thursday, April 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Central Administration Offices
• E-Waste & Junk Recycle Day: Saturday, May 2, 8 a.m.-Noon, Central Administration Offices
• Byam Walk-A-Thon: Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m., Byam Elementary School
• South Row PTO Meeting: Monday, May 4, 7 p.m., South Row Elementary School
• Chelmsford School Committee Meeting: Tuesday, May 5, 6 p.m., Central Administration Offices

For more information, please view the following letter from Superintendent Dr. Jay Lang regarding Important Family Contingency Planning Information and Resources:

The Chelmsford Public School Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 28, at 6 p.m. at the Central Administration Offices, 230 North Road. The meeting can be viewed on Comcast channel 6 or Verizon channel 37. It will also be live-streamed by Chelmsford Telemedia.

The agenda for that meeting, when it becomes available, will be posted on the CPS website.

If you missed the April 14 School Committee meeting, it can be viewed below:

To view the entire list of available scholarships for graduating seniors, please click here.

We will be holding another kindergarten registration day on Thursday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten this fall, please head on over to the CPS website to reserve an appointment and to find out what you'll need to bring with you.

To view more photos from Monday's STEAM Fair, please visit our website.

View more photos from Tuesday morning's breakfast event on our website.

To view more photos from Thursday's game, please visit our website.

The Town of Chelmsford is in the process of working with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) in order to construct a new school for the community.

The project has been accepted into the feasibility study phase, with the School Building Committee with LeftField, LLC, serving as the Owners Project Manager (OPM) and Ai3 Architects as the project designer.

Over the past five months, the project team has hosted four community forums regarding the school building project. Chelmsford Telemedia recorded all of these events and have made them available to view here:

If you're looking for additional information about the ongoing Parker Middle School Building Project, please visit our website to learn more and stay updated:

The next School Building Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m. at the CPS Central Administration Offices, 230 North Road, Chelmsford.

If you missed the April 16 meeting, you can watch it here:

All eight of Chelmsford Public Schools' PTOs, as well as the Council of Chelmsford Schools, now have their very own website. It's a one-stop shop to find out information about PTO meetings, events, fundraisers, scholarships and much more.

Sketchbook Spectacular is a FREE art initiative open to artists of all ages in the Chelmsford community and beyond. All mediums are welcome, including drawing, watercolor and collage. Participants are encouraged to explore prompts in their sketchbooks, but the prompts can also inspire free-standing artwork. Developed by Parker Middle School artist-educator Ashley Norman, this project is perfect for starting or maintaining an art practice throughout the year. Want to share your work? Email your art to normana@chelmsford.k12.ma.us.

Click the image above to register!

This year, Massachusetts is offering all school lunch and breakfast at no charge to students. This does not automatically make families eligible for any other benefits. Families that feel they are eligible for transportation or extended day reduced tuition are strongly encouraged to fill out the online free and reduced meal application.

During April vacation, 136 student-musicians from Chelmsford High School, along with chaperones and music department staff, will be going to Disney World for an incredibly memorable experience.

Members of the CHS band, orchestra and chorus will be making the trip to Florida to perform, as well as attend some workshops. The performance trips to Disney World are something that CHS music students get to enjoy every four years.

In addition to the performances and workshops, students will have time to explore and enjoy Disney, spending time at Blizzard Beach, Epcot Center, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Many friends and family members are also expected to travel to Orlando to watch the ensembles perform, support the music program and enjoy the Disney experience.

Read more about the CHS Music Department's Disney World trip on our website.

Chelmsford High School will have several students representing Massachusetts DECA during the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, April 25-28.

The students earned the honor to attend this three-day event when they competed at the Massachusetts DECA State Career Development Conference in Boston last month.

In total, 29 students represented CHS during the state competition, joining more than 4,000 others from across the commonwealth to compete in a variety of business-related categories.

Continue reading about the DECA competitors on our website!

Dozens of colleges and universities sent representatives to Chelmsford High School during the fall to meet with students interested in continuing their education at a post-secondary institution. More dates for spring visits will be added soon. Please see the College Visit Schedule for more updates.

Follow the CHS Career and College Readiness Center on Instagram: @chs.careercenter

The Chelmsford Public Schools utilizes SchoolSpring to advertise job postings and the online application process. To apply for any of our positions, please visit our website.

The CPS Health Services Department is committed to providing evidence-based/best practice holistic nursing care to the unique, culturally diverse students of Chelmsford Public Schools. In collaboration with all stakeholders, we advocate for their safety and healthcare needs. We are dedicated professionals who are committed to bridging health care with education and making a positive impact on the present and future wellness of Chelmsford’s school community. Please visit the Health Services page on the website for all your health services needs.

Here are some noteworthy events and activities taking place around Chelmsford in the coming weeks:

Click on the image above to register

There are a plethora of local youth sports and scouting organizations that hold fundraisers and recruiting events throughout the school year. Some may also be seeking volunteers. If you're a parent looking for social and skill-building opportunities for your child or children, we have launched a new webpage devoted to just that. In addition to event information, this resource page will also feature links to all the websites or social media accounts for youth sports leagues and scouting troops. So head on over there and check it out!

Chelmsford High School has a cashless system for admittance to its regular season home athletic events. To get your tickets, CHS has partnered with GoFan.co, a digital, cashless ticketing app used by more than 10,000 schools, for fast and convenient payments for regular season home games. CHS fans are encouraged to download the GoFan app. For Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association postseason tournaments, the MIAA also utilizes GoFan.co as its own ticketing system. Visit the MIAA Ticket Information page.

Click the image above to view this month's Booster Beat.

The mission of the Chelmsford Public Schools is to educate, engage, prepare, and empower well-rounded and knowledgeable learners who PERSEVERE through challenges, demonstrate RESPECT and INTEGRITY in their words and actions, are DEDICATED to their community, and display EMPATHY as global citizens while discovering and pursuing their full potential.

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