The Week Ahead 5/25

Attention all Junior Students. Are you interested in interning at Park Ave this summer? Please email Ms. Shanahan (kshanahan@webster-schools.org) for more information.

Points lost due to attendance in Q4 - Underclassmen will continue to be notified on a weekly basis if they are losing points due to attendance. This will continue through the week of June 8th. The last possible day to make up points is Friday, June 12th. Students must make arrangements with Mr. Renauld to stay after school. There is also one more Saturday School opportunity on Saturday, May 30th. There will be no additional time after June 12 to make up the points, they will remain as losses if absences continue, so please make sure that you arrive to school on time.

**Now Due:

Class dues, cap and gown fee, technology bills, and any other charges

Community service hours

Stole Approval via google form

Tuesday, 5/26 -

Periods 3, 4, & 5 - Senior Final Exams for B Day classes (if tardy - there will be no extra time given, if absent - you will receive a "0" - only those that have doctor appointments and families have told Ms. Nieves ahead of time will be allowed a makeup, even if you are exempt you must be at school for the exam period)

Periods 1 & 2 - Senior Final Exams for A Day classes (if tardy - there will be no extra time given, if absent - you will receive a "0" - only those that have doctor appointments and families have told Ms. Nieves ahead of time will be allowed a makeup, even if you are exempt you must be at school for the exam period)

Thursday, 5/28 -

Periods 1 & 2 Senior Final Exams for B Day classes (if tardy - there will be no extra time given, if absent - you will receive a "0" - only those that have doctor appointments and families have told Ms. Nieves ahead of time will be allowed a makeup, even if you are exempt you must be at school for the exam period)

7:30am - Pre-Approved ONLY Senior Final Exam Makeups

8:30am - Schoolwide Awards Assembly

10:30am - Senior BBQ (attendance is mandatory for all) (yearbook distribution)

10:00pm - Senior Overnight (must be in school for the full day on both 5/28 and 5/29)

Saturday, 5/30 -

5:00-5:30am - Senior Sunrise

Monday, 6/1 -

8:00am-4:00pm - Senior Field Trip to Brownstone Adventure Park (must be in school on until end of BBQ on 5/29)

Tuesday, 6/2 -

7:45am- Graduation Rehearsal (attendance is mandatory for all)

6:00pm - Senior Awards Night (attendance is mandatory for all)

Wednesday, 6/3 -

7:45am- Graduation Rehearsal (attendance is mandatory for all)

10:00am - Senior Headshots (attendance is mandatory for all)

Thursday, 6/4 -

7:45am - Graduation Rehearsal (attendance is mandatory for all)

10:45am - Grads on Parade (attendance is mandatory for all)

Friday, 6/5 -

7:30am - Graduation Rehearsal (attendance is mandatory for all)

6:00pm - Graduation Ceremony (must arrive by 4:40pm)

Tuesday, 6/12 -

Q4 Grades Close (last day to turn in assignments)

Monday, 6/15 -

Periods 3, 4, & 5 - Final Exams for A Day classes (if tardy - there will be no extra time given, if absent - you will receive a "0" - only those that have doctor appointments and families have told Ms. Nieves ahead of time will be allowed a makeup, even if you are exempt you must be at school for the exam period)

Tuesday, 6/16 -

Periods 3, 4, & 5 - Final Exams for B Day classes (if tardy - there will be no extra time given, if absent - you will receive a "0" - only those that have doctor appointments and families have told Ms. Nieves ahead of time will be allowed a makeup, even if you are exempt you must be at school for the exam period)

Wednesday, 6/17 -

Periods 1 & 2 - Final Exams for A Day classes (if tardy - there will be no extra time given, if absent - you will receive a "0" - only those that have doctor appointments and families have told Ms. Nieves ahead of time will be allowed a makeup, even if you are exempt you must be at school for the exam period)

Thursday, 6/18 -

Periods 1 & 2 - Final Exams for B Day classes (if tardy - there will be no extra time given, if absent - you will receive a "0" - only those that have doctor appointments and families have told Ms. Nieves ahead of time will be allowed a makeup, even if you are exempt you must be at school for the exam period)

Monday, 6/22 -

7:30am - Pre-Approved Final Exam Makeups

Would you like to give a shout-out to a Bartlett High School faculty member who has made a difference in your student’s daily life? Is there someone at Bartlett who stands out to you? Or are you a student who would like to recognize a staff member who has had a positive impact on you?

Here’s your chance to show your appreciation! Please write a brief message below, and I will be sure to include it in the next newsletter.

With the weather getting warmer, please remember our Dress Code Policy from the handbook:

We encourage our students to take pride in their personal appearances and to consider school to be their “job”, as the job of learning is very important. All students are expected to dress and groom themselves neatly, cleanly and appropriately; outfits must be appropriate for the season. Students’ clothing shall not disrupt, distract, or interrupt the school’s educational process. Clothing must be of an appropriate length and fit regardless of gender.

The following are NOT allowed:

• Hoods, sunglasses, ski masks

• Exposed underwear, exposed bra straps

• Excessively exposed midriffs and backs, low cut shirts

• Inappropriately placed rips in jeans/clothing

• Clothing/Accessories that promote alcohol, drugs, smoking/tobacco products, sex, violence, or gang-related colors

• Clothing with rude quotes, racist remarks, obscene, vulgar, or foul language

• Excessively short shorts, skirts, or dresses

• One piece pajamas (zippered onesies), slippers, pillows, blankets

Anything not listed, but deemed disruptive to the learning environment will be addressed individually by the staff and school administration. Students who represent Bartlett High School in an official capacity or participate in school sponsored activities that involve other schools will be expected to abide by the dress code and in a manner appropriate to their position. Administration reserves the right to determine what is or is not appropriate attire at school and at school functions. Administration may waive any of these restrictions in cases involving religious purposes or documented medical circumstances.

• Any student who is in violation of the dress code will be asked to alter their appearance to be in compliance with school policy and their parent/guardian will also be notified. A student who refuses to alter their appearance will be assigned a Saturday School.

Here is the link to this year's handbook. Please make sure to review this book with your student(s).

Days: Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (not offered on Tuesdays or half days)

Time - 2:15pm-2:45pm

Location - BHS Cafeteria

All high school students are to sit in the middle to back of the bus. High school students should not be sitting with middle school students in the front of the bus.

There is only 1 Saturday School session remaining this school year: May 30.

1) Reasons a student will attend:

• Students/Families requesting additional assistance with academics
• Quarterly point make ups
• Specific administrative consequence

2) Protocols:

• Students will turn their cell phones off upon entering the building and turn them in to the staff member at the entrance. If students refuse, families will be called and they will be sent home immediately.
• Students will sit two to a table.

• Students will work on academic assignments the entire length of time, 8am-12pm. Students will need to bring their work with them, as teachers will not be able to provide it to individual students over the weekend.
• Students will bring their own chromebook and charger as there are no loaners to be given out.
• Students will not be allowed to watch videos on the chromebooks if they are not tied to an academic assignment. Misuse of the chromebook will result in families being called and the student being sent home immediately.
• IF A STUDENT IS UNABLE TO FOLLOW THESE PROTOCOLS, THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COME BACK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SESSIONS, IF THEY ARE THERE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONSEQUENCE (WHICH WAS ALREADY AN ALTERNATIVE TO SUSPENSION), A FAMILY/ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD THE FOLLOWING WEEK TO DISCUSS FURTHER CONSEQUENCES.

Saturday School is held at the Webster Middle School from 8am-12pm. Breakfast and a snack is provided. There is no bus provided to or from Saturday School this year.

The Basement in C Section is considered to be an Unauthorized Area at all times, unless you are directly with a staff member. If a student is found in the basement, a consequence of a Saturday School will be assigned immediately.

If you play a sport and need to access the basement to drop off athletic equipment, the only available time to do so is before school starts from 7:10am - 7:20am. If you do not make it between that time, you will be responsible for carrying your own equipment with you throughout the school day.

If you are part of a club, you must remain academically and socially eligible to participate. If someone is no longer eligible, families will be contacted by the club advisor. Social probation has been added to the consequences for daily tardies. This may also affect the students eligibility to participate. If students reach their 6th (or higher) tardy, they will be placed on social probation for 7 days for each tardy. During this time of probation, they cannot attend any meetings or events during that period of time. An administrator will be reaching out to families of students who are placed on social probation due to tardiness to school.

If a student is going to be absent, tardy, or dismissed on any given school day, the parent/guardian must call the main office at 508-943-8552 to report it. When calling, please state:

• Your student’s name

• Reason for absence/tardiness

• Phone number where you can be reached during the day in case a return call is necessary

A note documenting the reason for the absence, tardy, or dismissal must be sent into the main office within two (2) days of the conclusion of the absence or tardiness. However, please note that a phone call and/or note only verifies the student's absence; it does not excuse the absence. When an absence, tardiness, or dismissal can be anticipated, advance notice is requested.

Absent

From School

• If a parent/guardian has notified the school of their student’s absence, the student will be coded as “Absent” in PowerSchool

• Students who are absent from school on any given day are not permitted to participate in any school or extracurricular activities on that day.

• On the 5th+ absence from class, the teacher will engage in two-way communication with the parent/guardian to develop a plan to make-up academic deficits resulting from absences

• All missed assignments due to absences (not truancies) will be graded as a “0” (with the icons “missing” and “absent” both highlighted in Powerschool) until the assignment has been completed and submitted

• Students are required to make-up all missed assignments due to any absence (not truancy)

Truant

• Students who are absent from school without a documented reason (ex. doctor note, call from parent/guardian) will be considered truant

• Missed assignments due to truancy will receive a grade of zero (0) without the ability to make it up

Tardy

• Tardiness will be excused only if you have a note of acceptable explanation, such as a dentist or doctor appointment. Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Tardiness to school is counted as time lost within the provisions of the Attendance Policy.

• Students are considered tardy if they are not in their 1st block classroom by 7:25am (Please note: Being in the school building by that time is not the same as being in class by that time)

• Tardy students are required to report to check in with the main office upon arrival

• Tardy students will be required to dispose of any purchased coffee/morning beverages upon arrival. If a student refuses to dispose of their beverage immediately, they will be issued a Saturday School

• Students that are chronically tardy to school (more than 3 times in a quarter) will be subject to progressive disciplinary action

• Promptness to class is as important as promptness to your job when you go to work. Good school citizens are never tardy to class because that interferes with their own education and disrupts the whole class. You have five minutes to pass between classes, and during that time you can reach any place in the school from any other place.

• If you are with a staff member or doing an errand that cannot be done at some other time, and if this results in your being late to class, please be sure that you get a pass from the staff member in charge before leaving that staff member. It is YOUR responsibility to get a pass whenever you are going to be late to class.

• Students who are not inside of the classroom when the bell rings are considered “tardy” to class.

Dismissal

• There are times when illness or personal family business of a serious nature occurs and you need to miss part of the school day. At that time, you may request an early dismissal. To obtain an early dismissal, bring a written request from your parent/guardian to the main office as soon as you arrive at school. All notes should include the first and last name of the student, phone numbers where the parent/guardian signing the note can be reached, time to be excused, reason for the request, and first and last name of the parent/guardian signing the note. Eighteen year olds must also have a pre-approved note from a parent/guardian. BHS reserves the right to verify all parent/guardian notes prior to approving student dismissals.

• Students will be called to the main office when being dismissed

• All students, who are dismissed for any reason, must sign the dismissal log before leaving school

• ALL individuals dismissing students will be expected to come into the building and present a valid picture ID before any student will be released from the school

• Students must be in school for 4 hours from the start of the school day to be considered present for the day. Students attending school for less than four hours will be considered “absent” from school that day.

• Students dismissed from school are ineligible to participate in athletics or extra-curricular activities on that day or the ensuing weekend should it occur on the day before a weekend.

• For eligibility purposes, with respect to athletics or extra-curricular activities, students dismissed for medical, dental, legal appointments, etc., must have the appointment verification documentation turned in to the office or to the coach or activity advisor upon their return to be eligible to participate (parental/guardian notes will not suffice)

• Any student clinically dismissed by the nurse due to illness may not return to school and is ineligible to participate in athletics or school activities

• If/when a student returns to school from a dismissal, they must sign back in on the dismissal log in the main office and produce their documentation for the time out of the building

• No student, except in emergencies, will be signed out after 1:30 pm

Tardy to School Progression of Consequences

When a student reaches the numbers below, the corresponding consequence will be assigned:

#3 - one call from the office

#4 and #5 - administrator detention (phone call will be made)

#6 and above - 7 days of Social Probation for each tardy (one call and email will be given) *social probation means that the student will not be able to attend anything after the 2pm bell at school, to include athletics and/or clubs during that time.

*If tardiness to school does not improve, and administrator will be reaching out to set up individual meetings to discuss further plans/consequences.

No School

Regular Schedule

Final StudySync Benchmark Testing Window -

May 18 - May 29 - in all ELA courses that use the StudySync Curriculum.

Final CPM Benchmark Testing Window -

May 18 - May 29 - in all Math courses that use the CPM Curriculum.

Math MCAS -

May 26 - Makeups

Senior Final Exams -

Tuesday, 5/26 - Periods 3, 4, & 5 - Senior Final Exams for B Day classes

Wednesday, 5/27 - Periods 1 & 2 - Senior Final Exams for A Day classes

Thursday, 5/28 - Periods 1 & 2 Senior Final Exams for B Day classes

Friday, 5/29 - 7:30am - Pre-Approved ONLY Senior Final Exam Makeups

Biology MCAS -

Tuesday, 6/2 - Session 1

Wednesday, 6/3 - Session 2

Thursday, 6/4 - Makeups

Underclassmen PLTW EOC Exams -

Monday, 6/8 - 7:45am - 11am

Tuesday, 6/9 - 7:45am - 11am

Underclassmen Final Exams -

Monday, 6/15 - Periods 3, 4, & 5 - Final Exams for A Day classes

Tuesday, 6/16 - Periods 3, 4, & 5 - Final Exams for B Day classes

Wednesday, 6/17 - Periods 1 & 2 - Final Exams for A Day classes

Thursday, 6/18 - Periods 1 & 2 - Final Exams for B Day classes

Monday, 6/22 - 7:30am - Pre-Approved ONLY Final Exam Makeups

As we begin looking ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, the Bartlett High School Counseling Department and Teachers are excited to support students and families preparing for Advanced Placement (AP) and Early College opportunities. While the 2025–2026 school year is winding down, counselors are currently finalizing course selections over the next few weeks.

Students who have requested to take AP courses or enrolled in ONE Goal 1 or ONE Goal 2 are invited to attend an important informational meeting with their parent(s)/guardian(s). We strongly encourage students and at least one parent or guardian to attend together.

During this session, families will learn about:

• AP and Early College expectations
• Summer work and preparation
• Homework and course pacing
• College credit opportunities and supports
• AP exam and Early College requirements
• Strategies to help students succeed throughout the school year

This meeting is designed to help students start the 2026–2027 school year prepared, confident, and ready for success.

Dinner will be provided for attending families.

To register, simply scan the QR code or click the registration link below:

Congratulations to Michael Pagan, who graduated from the Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development (BVHUB) START Manufacturing Program on Monday, May 18, sponsored by the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP).

The START Manufacturing Pathway Program is designed to prepare graduating high school seniors for continuing their education in manufacturing fields or entering immediate employment opportunities within the manufacturing industry. The program combines technical training, career readiness instruction, skill development, and real-world work experience, bridging the gap between local manufacturers seeking skilled entry-level employees and students interested in pursuing manufacturing careers. As more graduates enter the workforce directly after high school, the program ensures students are equipped with the practical knowledge, hands-on experience, and industry exposure needed to succeed in today’s advanced manufacturing sector, helping them build financially stable and rewarding futures.

During the graduation ceremony, students received their Certificates of Attainment from BVHUB instructor Artie Young. Matt Berard from MassMEP presented students with surprise gifts to support their transition into the manufacturing workforce. Graduates received a toolbox filled with precision measurement tools used throughout the course, including a dial caliper, micrometer, and machinist ruler. Students also received a brand-new Chromebook and a $1,000 gift card to help jump-start their careers.

During the program, Michael completed an internship at Jeffco in Webster and was offered a position with the company. He has chosen, at this time, to pursue an opportunity with Electric Boat in Rhode Island as he begins his career pathway in the manufacturing industry.

I am pleased to announce that Izayah Barjolo, Madisyn Derie, and Raiza Colon will participate in virtual summer internships through the Work-Based Learning Alliance Work-Based Learning Alliance from June 29 to July 24.

WBLA provides paid, virtual, industry-connected internships for high school students nationwide, offering career exploration and real-world skill development across multiple industries. Students work in team-based environments, collaborating while also completing independent tasks that reflect real workplace expectations.

Participants are expected to commit approximately 12–13 hours per week, including attendance at team and industry meetings and completion of work outside the school day. For many students, this is their first professional experience, supported through structured onboarding and advisor guidance.

CIM students programing Dobot Magician Robots to perform a manufacturing Pick-and-Place routine.

Looking for a way to spend those Bartlett Bucks?

Welcome to the PBIS School Store! It will be open all year long. Please see the items available to purchase with your Bartlett Bucks!

Orders placed by Wednesday at 2:00pm will be delivered by Friday of that week. Items placed Thursday and Friday will be delivered the following week. (Some items may be delayed based on stock availability - you will be notified by email of any items that we are unable to deliver by Friday)

You will need to pay for the items with Bartlett Bucks when they are delivered. If you do not have enough Bartlett Bucks on you at the time of delivery you will not receive the item.

Rescheduled!! It's not too late to buy your tickets!

Thursday, June 11 at 6pm in the hall at the Saints Constantine & Helen Church here in Webster! $40 per person. Tickets will not be sold at the door!

There is a direct link to the event below, as well as a direct link to purchase tickets. Tickets must be bought in advance to secure a seat. We hope to see you there!

Raffle tickets will be sold at the event for some great prizes that have been donated!

Snacks/drinks will also be sold at the event!

We are still accepting donations of raffle items for the Senior Overnight celebration! If you interested in donating an item please email Ms. Beaudette (sbeaudette@webster-schools.org) for more information.

The CMAC Meet of Champions held on May 22 at Oxford High School showcased a strong

performance from the Bartlett High School boys and girls track & field teams as several athletes

competed against some of the top talent in Central Massachusetts.

On the girls side, Savaeh Perry earned an impressive 5th-place finish in the javelin (80’.09”),

while Jordan Reeves (75’.02”) placed 7th overall in the discus. Karielyz Morales also turned in a

strong effort in the long jump competition.

For the boys team, Xavier Sarfo had an outstanding day, placing 8th in the 100-meter dash

(11.87 seconds) and 6th overall in the triple jump (39’.9.5’”). The 4x100 relay team of Allan De

Belli, Braydon Sibailly, Lawrence Smith, and Sarfo also put forth a strong effort against tough

competition.

Congratulations to all of the Bartlett athletes on an excellent showing and for representing BHS

at the 2026 CMAC Meet of Champions.

The boys and girls track program celebrated their end of season with a pizza party this past week.

This is a free event for all students in grades K-8. See the flier below for more information.

The weight room with Coach L will be open to ALL students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:15-3:15 through the end of the school year.

Information on Summer Eats programming for summer 2026 will be out soon! Stay tuned for information on FREE summer meals and activities for anyone 18 and under while school is not in session!

As part of the yearly needs assessment for Title I, the Webster Public Schools is seeking family input regarding our programming, family engagement, and how we are spending our grant funds. The district would appreciate your continued input in the decision making process to insure that funds are expended in a way that will positively impact the education of all students within the Webster Public Schools.

Please take a few moments to complete this survey and provide your feedback into our planning process. We value your input! Please fill out just one survey per household even if you have more than one student, by Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Links:

English SY 26-27 Title I Family Needs Assessment Survey

Spanish SY 26-27 Title I Family Needs Assessment Survey

Portuguese SY 26-27 Title I Family Needs Assessment Survey

Are you still in need of some community service hours? Would you simply like to volunteer at an upcoming WMS event? We are looking for a few students to come and sell snacks at the band concert next Wednesday, May 27th from 5:30-7. If interested please email Ms. Laz (mlazarowski@webster-schools.org).

A Great opportunity to get Girls involved in Basketball!!

Grades 4-8 are FREE for Webster residents!!

The AP Summer Bridge Program helps students build the skills and confidence to tackle their AP courses in the fall. This program is FREE to ALL Massachusetts public and charter school students. The program runs until August 10th as students can register up until the last moment. The registration link is below.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren South Central MA has several important meetings and events coming up.

Across the country, 2.5 million children are being raised by grandparents and kinship caregivers without parental involvement. For every 1 child in foster care, 19 are being raised by grandparents, often with limited resources, financial strain, emotional challenges, and the heavy responsibility of navigating trauma. And while these caregivers save federal and state agencies an estimated $10.5 billion annually, the support they receive remains minimal.

At Grandparents Raising Grandchildren South Central MA, we are committed to partnering with the strongest local agencies to make sure our caregivers never have to walk this journey alone. We offer peer support, guidance, practical resources, and a judgment‑free space where grandparents can breathe, share, and feel understood so they and their grandchildren can truly thrive.

Thanks to the continued support of PPAL, the Southbridge Family Resource Center, Seven Hills Foundation, and the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, we have a powerful lineup of meetings and events throughout May.

If you are a grandparent raising grandchildren or a kinship caregiver, I warmly invite you to join our GRG community. These are conversations and connections that only those living this life truly understand, and no one should have to navigate it alone.

SAVE THE DATES — BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING!
Grandparents & Kinship Caregivers, we’ve got a full month of connection, support, and fun lined up — and you won’t want to miss a single one!

MAY GATHERINGS & SUPPORT SPACES

• May 27 - Real Talk Wednesdays

Southbridge Family Resource Center, 5 Optical Drive, Southbridge

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

For middle school & early high school youth

Movies • Games • Crafts • Snacks May Theme: Money Matters

JUNE HIGHLIGHT EVENT

• June 12, 2026 - Grandparents & Kinship Raising Kin Luau Cookout

Westville Lake, 125 Wallace Rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 3:30 PM – 5:50 PM A summer celebration filled with food, community, and island‑style fun!