TPS District Newsletter

Please join us for the 41st Annual Tewksbury District Art Show on Friday, May 9th and Saturday, May 10th, 2025. The event will take place at Tewksbury Memorial High School, with the following schedule of events:

Friday May 9th:

• Band & Chorus Concert: 6:30 pm

• Public Showing of Art Exhibit: 7:00-9:00 pm

Saturday, May 10th:

• Public Showing of Art Exhibit: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

All are welcome!

The Tewksbury School Committee is holding a special listening session meeting on Thursday, May 8th, 2025 from 6-7pm in the Wynn Middle School library. The meeting will be regarding student fees for extracurricular activities.

As a courtesy to the Tewksbury Senior Center, please find information regarding their Spring Fling Pasta Supper below.

It's official: The last day of the 2024-2025 school year will be an early release day on Tuesday, June 17, 2025!

If you're looking for some fun summer activities for your children, you'll find ideas in the "Upcoming Events & Opportunities" section.

We are pleased to share that there are a limited number of openings remaining in our district preschool program for the 2025-2026 school year.

If you have a child who is preschool aged and are interested in more information regarding availability, please reach out to Elise Edson, Student and Family Support Specialist, by email eedson@tewksbury.k12.ma.us or by phone at 978-640-7800, Extension 5001.

During school closures, it is essential that students, families, and staff have access to mental health resources and crisis support services. Our district is committed to ensuring the well-being of our community and connecting individuals with the help they need.

Care Solace

Care Solace provides referral support to our students and families with mental health and substance concerns. The Care Solace care concierge team is available 24/7 to provide support in navigating the mental health care system, including:

• Finding available local providers
• Scheduling appointments
• Following up on services received

To access Care Solace, visit www.caresolace.com/tewksbury or call 888-515-0595.

Vinfen

Vinfen is a leading human services organization dedicated to transforming lives by providing comprehensive mental health and behavioral health services. Vinfen offers crisis support and services for individuals of all ages, including:

• Mental health evaluations and referrals
• Crisis intervention and stabilization
• Ongoing care coordination

For immediate support, please contact Vinfen crisis hotline 24-hour Crisis Line: 866-388-2242 or visit Vinfen's website for a description of programs and services.

In Case of Emergency

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is at risk of harm, please contact:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room

Your safety and mental health are our priorities. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for support during this time.

Jump in! It's time to go "Under the Sea" at Tewksbury Memorial High School's production of The Little Mermaid! 🧜🏽‍♀️ 🐚

The show will run from Thursday, May 1st through Saturday, May 3rd. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through cur8.com

Tewksbury students accomplish so many things in the classroom and out! Here is a highlight of some recent accolades TPS students have earned:

Congratulations to TMHS's Kayla Yaing for placing third in a French oratory competition hosted by Richelieu Society.

Congratulations to THMS's Riley Stevenson (on right) for winning the best of school award at The Sixth Essex District Congressional High School Art Show Montserrat College of Art Gallery in Beverly.

Congratulations to Wynn Middle School's Imani DaSilva for being selected to play in the 1st violin section at the 2025 MA Music Educators Association Junior District Festival.

Lastly, congratulations to Zia Shah, Claire Petrone, and Carter Fleming's project "Leap Into Learning," which earned a 1st place in their category at the MA Science & Engineering Fair at UMass Boston.

Center Elementary School recently hosted two STEAM Nights. Thank you to the many volunteers from the PAC, teachers, and community partners for making these events a success!

Tewksbury's Prevention Project Assistant Brianna Lavine has been joining classes at the Ryan and Wynn Schools to teach students yoga as a way to relax and destress before state testing. Thank you, Brianna!

Kindergarten registration is now open! Parents / guardians of incoming Kindergarten students are welcomed to select a registration meeting date and time. Prior to the appointment, families must complete the online registration documents and upload the supporting documents.

Please click here to view the Kindergarten Parent Information presentation.

Please find our Kindergarten flyer here or via the button above. Also, take a look at a day in the life of a kindergartener via this slideshow!

As summer approaches, we know many of you are looking for engaging, enriching, and fun opportunities for your children. We would like to share several local programs for students of all ages. If interested, please note registration deadlines and age requirements.

Macaroni Kids Merrimack Valley provides information on several family-friendly events and camps throughout the Merrimack Valley.

Macaroni Kid Merrimack Valley Summer Camp Guide

UMASS Lowell offers a variety summer camps, including band and sports camps.

UMASS Lowell Summer Camps

Middlesex Community College has many summer programs for children and teens.

Middlesex Community College Summer Programs

Please click the button above to view the Tewksbury Historical Society's March Newsletter, featuring the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War event on Town Common on May 4th!

This will be starting at 1:30 pm and the Historical Society strongly recommends arriving early to be in place on the Common. The 2nd Massachusetts Regiment will conduct a reenactment march along the route taken that day- down East Street, to Lee Street and to the Library. The public is invited to take this walk behind the reenactors. We will have refreshments outside at the Library.

State Representative Vanna Howard will be holding a discussion opportunity at Vic's Waffle House in Tewksbury on Friday, April 25th. Please see the details below.

To support individuals with disabilities under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act,) the district has recently implemented an accessibility widget on our website. This widget, labeled "Accessibility Access," floats on the right side of every page and provides accessibility adjustments such as larger text, contrast changes, and other features.

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!

Our English Language Education department is pleased to announce three upcoming ELE Parent Advisory Council meetings that will directly support the parents of English Language Learners!

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