TPS District Newsletter

Welcome Back to an Extraordinary New School Year!

Dear TPS Community,

As we embark on this new academic year 2025-2026, I am filled with excitement and pride for what lies ahead. The energy and enthusiasm displayed throughout our district over the first 3 weeks back have been nothing short of inspiring, and I wanted to share some of the incredible moments that have already defined our year.

Please scroll down below to see some examples of our wonderful back to school happenings.

Sincerely,

Brenda Theriault-Regan

What an unforgettable way to begin!

Our opening day celebration exceeded all expectations as many of our students lined the entrance ways, cheering and welcoming our dedicated staff members back to school. The thunderous applause, handmade signs, festive music, and genuine excitement from our students created an atmosphere of joy and appreciation that reminded us all why we love being part of this educational community. To witness our students celebrating the very people who dedicate their lives to their growth and success was truly moving and set the perfect tone for the year ahead. Thank tour our Wynn and TMHS students that showed up to celebrate all of us!

In addition, we celebrated our newest Team TPS staff members and honored those who have served our students for 20 or more years. Did you know that Tewksbury’s average staff retention rate is 95%? Staff choose to stay here at TPS...and why not? Our students, families, and school community is the best!

Finally, on Wednesday, August 27th, the true stars of the show arrived...our students! We welcomed approximately 3200 students back into our schools and classrooms, this time with warm greetings and smiles from our teachers and staff. To learn more about the Opening Day Convocation, please click here.

Then, on just the 2nd day of school, the Superintendent received an amazing invitation to host some of the state’s most influential leaders in education in our district. Governor Maura Healey, Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler, and DESE Commissioner of Education Pedro Martinez joined us at the Dewing School to visit with our students and to showcase the Early Literacy High-Dosage Tutoring initiative that Tewksbury will benefit from. Their visit highlighted the exceptional work happening in our schools and reinforced the importance of the educational initiatives we are implementing. For photos of the day, please click here.

Additionally, during the 2nd week of school, we had the privilege of welcoming a group of high school students from Spain as part of our international exchange program. This amazing experience has provided our TMHS students with new global perspectives and valuable cultural learning opportunities with their new friends.

This year, we have placed a renewed focus on professional development centered around supporting our students' diverse needs. Our educators have engaged in training sessions on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies, and language objective methodologies for all students, aligned to Goal #2 in the District Strategic Plan (see below).

Additionally, training on the ethical use of AI for differentiated lesson planning enlightened many of the staff members. These investments in our staff directly translate to enhanced learning experiences for every student in our classrooms. Our teachers are not just educators; they are champions of student success, and their commitment to continuous improvement exemplifies the excellence our district is known for.

Please click the button above for the full 25-26 TPS District Strategic Plan.

As we move forward this year, I am excited to share our priority district goals and objectives that will shape our educational landscape. As a reminder, we ended the last school year strong and made significant progress towards growth and achievement for our students and school district. That growth (noted in the 24-25 State of the District Review) kick-started the ongoing District Strategic Plan (DSP) for the 25-26 school year. Thank you to the entire administrative team, School Committee, and to all of the staff and TPS community who gave valuable feedback to refine this document.

As we welcome students back into school we are happy to provide free breakfast and lunch at all schools for all students!

We are still encouraging our households to fill out a Free/Reduced Meal application because the benefits do not stop at just free school meals. Other school fees may be free and reduced for those who qualify. Please click here for more information.

AlphaBest Education, who provides before and afterschool childcare in Tewksbury, is currently hiring. For more information, please see the flyer below.

If you or someone you know would like to make a difference in our students' lives by providing exceptional transportation service, Tewksbury Transit is hiring. Their number is 978-851-9863.

The Office of Student and Family Support developed a comprehensive website designed to provide a wide range of resources aimed at supporting student and their families.

In addition, the Massachusetts Partnership for Youth (MPY) has curated an outstanding resource library offering valuable tools and information to families at no cost. These resources cover topics such as mental health, wellness, and more. We encourage you to visit both sites to explore the support and information available to help your family thrive!

Website: https://www.tewksbury.k12.ma.us/
Location: 139 Pleasant Street, Tewksbury, MA, USA
Phone: (978) 640-7800