TPS District Newsletter

Dear TPS Community,

As we welcome the middle of March, I’m excited to share some important updates and celebrate the fantastic work happening across our schools. And what a great day it is—the official First Day of Spring is today!

This month brings significant news for the future of our district. We are thrilled to announce that the School Committee has unanimously named Dr. Nancy Milligan as our new Superintendent for next school year, beginning on July 1, 2026. This decision, made at a recent meeting, ensures continued visionary leadership for Tewksbury Public Schools, as Nancy has been currently serving as our assistant superintendent for the past 2 years. Tewksbury is fortunate to have such a talented and dedicated school leader continue in her service to our school district. We are also delighted to welcome Angela Lawler Brennan in her new role as our District Student Family Support Director. Angela will replace Ms. Karen Baker O’Brien on July 1, 2026, upon Karen’s retirement. While Angela has very big shoes to fill, her expertise will be invaluable in further strengthening our support systems for students and families.

The official hiring season is also upon us, as we seek to fill retirements and open positions for next school year. Please visit our District website regularly if you are interested in joining our team at https://www.tewksbury.k12.ma.us/departments-programs/human-resources/

Saying goodbye is also bittersweet. Which is why we want to express our deepest gratitude and thankfulness to Ms. Katie Anderson for her years of dedicated service on the School Committee. Her commitment to our students and district has been invaluable. Katie served the Tewksbury Public Schools at her last official meeting on Wednesday night, March 18, 2026.

There are so many March highlights and events to brag about at all our schools, and to thank the TPS community for organizing. Please scroll through this newsletter to learn more about these student accomplishments, school enrichment, and community activities.

Finally, please remember to check our official 25-26 school calendar recent schedule changes regarding Good Friday (now a full day of school) and the last day of school now scheduled for Thursday, June 18th. In addition, the School Committee officially approved the calendar for next school year, 2026-2027, which is also posted to the TPS District website calendar page at www.tewksbury.k12.ma.us/calendar/

Thank you for your unwavering partnership and dedication to our students. Let’s make this transition into Spring a successful one!

Warmly and with gratitude,

Brenda Theriault-Regan

Superintendent

2026-2027 Budget Meeting:

Business Director, Dave Libby, presented the 2026-2027 Budget for the final Public Hearing. For more information, please visit Tewksbury Public School Website's Business Office page.

Recognitions:

The Tewksbury School Committee recognized two integral departments in the district.

The Maintenance Department worked tirelessly this winter to move incredible amounts of snow, clear school walkways and salt all outside areas so students and staff were safe and school could resume as soon as possible.

Also recognized was the Food and Nutrition Service Department. This month they invited students to take part in the Junior Kitchen Explorer Program. Staff and students joined the meeting to highlight the success of the program.

JCJ Architecture Presentation:

Douglas Roberts of JCJ Architecture presented options being proposed to the Tewksbury School Facilities Study Committee. After an in-depth facilities study of the district buildings, six master plans are being proposed. For more information, please visit the TSFSC Website.

School Calendar Updates:

The School Committee voted to change Friday, April 3, 2026 from a no-school day to a regular day of school for the District. Pending no additional inclement weather days, this would move the last day of school to Thursday, June 18, 2026. Please refer to the updated Spring 2025-2026 calendar.

The School Committee also approved the 2026-2027 calendar.

At the March 18, 2026 School Committee meeting, the Committee unanimously voted to remove the Good Friday holiday from the 2025-2026 school year calendar. As such, Friday, April 3, 2026 will be a full, regular school day. Pending no additional school cancellations, the last day of school is Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Please click here to view the updated district calendar for the the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

Additionally, the School Committee unanimously voted to approve the 2026-2027 school year calendar. Please click here or click the button above to view.

The district is seeking nominations for the 2026 Annual Ginsburg Family Award to recognize an individual, a group, or a company/organization who has had a significant impact on the Tewksbury Public Schools in the area of physical, monetary, tangible contribution(s), or volunteering for the benefit of a school or the district, as well as the 2026 Annual Krissy Polimeno Outstanding Educator Award, given annually to honor an individual educator in the area of active involvement, volunteering, and giving a generous amount of time and energy to the quality of the educational system as an advocate for students in the Tewksbury Public Schools. We invite you to send in your nominations using the following forms:

Ginsburg Award Nomination Form

Polimeno Award Nomination Form

Please take a moment to watch the third video in a series of four that highlight the Tewksbury Public Schools' budget process. For more information on our budget and to watch the previous two videos released, please visit the Business Office page on the TPS website.

Congratulations to the Tewksbury/Methuen Red Rangers for winning the MIAA Division 1 state title in a shut-out match against Archbishop Williams at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 15th! The first goal of the game was scored by TMHS junior Sammy Ryan and TMHS senior and goalie Lydia Barnes had 21 saves during the game. The entire team has had a fantastic undefeated season and we're thrilled by their accomplishments!

We're also incredibly proud of our Redman Boys Hockey team, who played a hard-fought game in the Division 2 MIAA final at TD Garden. Though the outcome was not what we'd hoped for, the team played with admirable skill, heart, and perseverance.

The TMHS DECA chapter participated in the Massachusetts DECA State Career Development Conference, with 8 teams moving on to the Finals Competition.

As a result, TMHS will have 3 teams of students competing at the DECA International Career Development Conference, along with 3 more students attending the Leadership Academies at it as well.

Congratulations to all students who participated in this conference!

At the Montserrat College of Art Congressional Art show, TMHS Julia Locatelli DaLuz was recognized as a recipient of the Best of School Award. At the show, Congressman Seth Moulton spoke and presented each of students the Best of School awards.

This year’s Sixth District Congressional High School Art Competition and Exhibition had more than 100 students from 25 schools across the district submitted their work.

Tewksbury artists exhibited:

1. Julia Locatelli Daluz/ Growth

2. Yasmin Rosa / Awakening

3. Riya Jumani / Butterfly

4. Beatriz Cristovao / Self Portrait

5. Maya Adams/ Cerealism

6. Allison Shpritzer/ Fall Colors

Kindergarten students at Heath Brook and first graders at Dewing took a special behind-the-scenes tour of their school kitchens through our Jr. Kitchen Explorers Program. Students learned how meals are prepared, the importance of food safety, and how healthy choices come together using MyPlate.

The experience was both educational and fun, helping students connect with our Food & Nutrition Services team while building healthy habits for life. Each student proudly received a Junior Kitchen Explorer Certificate and apron—and it’s safe to say the staff enjoyed the experience just as much as the students!

Click the button above to read an article chronicling our students' kitchen adventures!

The Tewksbury Wellness Together Fair, held on March 10th at TMHS, was a success! With over 35 vendors and a wide range of student-led presentations, the event brought together our community in a meaningful and engaging way. Attendees enjoyed interactive activities, valuable wellness resources, and inspiring student involvement.

The energy and participation throughout the evening were outstanding, and we received great feedback from participants requesting that we bring this event back again next year—something we are excited to explore!

TMHS is proud to announce that Senior Joanna Green placed 2nd for her speech this year at the Concours Oratoire 2026!

The French Oratorical Contest is meant to engage and encourage the study of the French language by area high school students. This year's students presented a short speech about a social networking site and its value for learning French. Participants were recognized for their skill in French and awarded cash prizes from the Club Richelieu of Lowell.

Over February vacation TMHS students had two opportunities for international travel. The Spanish exchange program connected in Spain with the students that they hosted in the fall. Another group of students explored Paris and Rome!

Thank you to the many education and community leaders that joined our students this month to share stories, particularly as part of Read Across America Week!

The following events are sponsored by town-wide organizations outside of our school community. Please reach out the individual organizations for more information.

Tewksbury's Town 9/11 Memorial Committee is holding a fundraiser on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 at Wamesit Lanes, with the goal of raising funds for the maintenance and improvement of the 9/11 Memorial.

Please watch the following video for more information:

The Tewksbury Girls Basketball team will be hosting two summer clinics for girls in grades 1-8. Join our coaches and TMHS players to learn about the game and sharpen your skills!

Please click the button above or see the poster below for more information.

We’re excited for another great season and encourage families to register early to take advantage of Early Bird pricing through March 31st.

Important Update: Our Flag Football registration deadline will be earlier than in years past, especially for our Kindergarten Clinic and 1st Grade players. This change helps us finalize teams, secure equipment, and ensure the best experience for our youngest athletes.

If your child plans to play Kindergarten Clinic or 1st Grade Flag, please register as soon as possible so they don’t miss out.

Returning athlete registration starts March 8th and new athlete registration starts on March 13th.

👉 Visit www.tewksburyyouthfootball.com to register today.

The Greater Lowell YMCA will offer week-long recreation camps for school vacation over Massachusetts February and April school vacations for children ages 5-13 at the Tewksbury Recreation Center at 286 Livingston Street.

There will be a variety of daily activities including games, sports, arts and crafts, and more for kids to enjoy over the school break. There may be outdoor activities, weather permitting, so campers should be equipped with appropriate outdoor clothing if there is nicer weather.

The YMCA will offer a recreation camp April 20-24. The camp will run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. There is a two-day minimum required for registration, but families may sign up for two, three, four, or five-day packages.

Employees of the Town of Tewksbury do not need to be YMCA members to register for these programs.

If you or a family member is interested in staffing these camps, please see attached application information.

If you have questions or trouble registering for this camp, please contact tewksburyprograms@lowellymca.org.

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.

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

Scan the QR code below for more information on job offerings for the YMCA vacation week programs.

Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as

your child’s report card shows their progress in different subjects, the district and school’s report card provides information on how our district and schools are performing in various areas. Please click the button above to view our report card letter and access links to the various report cards.

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!

Please visit our website for up to date announcements, helpful resources, school calendars and events.

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