Crusader Family News
June 3, 2026
IN THE MONTH AHEAD...
June 4th - Junior College Application Night 6:00 p.m. High School Cafeteria
June 5th - Freshman Field Trip to Martha's Vineyard
June 8th - School Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Town Hall
June 9th - Middle School Spring Concert 7:00 p.m. CMHS Auditorium
June 11th - Sophomore Field Trip to Southwick Zoo
June 12th - High School Academic Awards Assembly 8:00 a.m.
June 13th - 8th Grade Field Trip to Canobie Lake Park
June 18th - 8th Grade Commencement 5:30 p.m. CMHS Auditorium
June 18th - 8th Grade Spring Fling 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. CMHS Cafeteria
June 24th - Last Day of School ~ Early Release 10:55 a.m.
JUNIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT ~ Parents are invited to join us Thursday, June 4th at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria for a guidance presentation regarding the college application process. This presentation will be geared to students applying to 4 year colleges.
Students in grade 9-11 will follow the final exam schedule listed below.
Middle School Students will follow their regular schedule.
Wednesday, June 17th
Students will attend regularly scheduled classes Blocks A, B, C, D, and lunch will be served.
Block E Exam 12:30 – 2:05 p.m.
Thursday, June 18th
Block F Exam 7:25- 9:00 a.m.
Block C Exam 9:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Monday, June 22nd
Block B Exam 7:25- 9:00 a.m.
Block G Exam 9:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Tuesday, June 23rd
Block A Exam 7:25- 9:00 a.m.
Block D Exam 9:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday, June 24th
Make-up Exam 7:25- 9:00 a.m.
Make-up Exam 9:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Thursday, June 18th through Tuesday, June 23rd will be half days for high school students only.
Wednesday, June 24th will be an early release day for all students grades 6-12.
Grab and Go Lunch will be available for HS students and One North Bus and One South Bus will be available at 10:45 for HS Dismissal on Thursday, June 18th - Tuesday, June 23rd.
Students are expected to use the entire testing time for successful completion of their exams and should not be dismissed until the scheduled end of each exam. All freshmen, sophomores and juniors are expected to be at school from 7:25 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Monday, and Tuesday.
Middle School Students Grades 6-8 who earn a final grade below 60% in math and/or English will be required to complete an online summer school program. Summer School will no longer be available at Carver Middle High School. Summer school fees will vary based on the number of courses required. There will be a fee of approximately $149.00 per course. More detailed information regarding summer school options will be provided when grades are finalized.
High School Students Grade 9 - 12 will be required to attend summer school for the following reasons:
Student earned a final grade of below 60% in a current or previous course
Loss of credit in a course due to absences
Need to make up or meet a graduation requirement
Summer School will no longer be available at Carver Middle High School. In order to stay on track to meet graduation requirements, students will have several options to enroll in an alternate summer school program. This includes attendance in a summer school program at surrounding area schools or an online option. Summer school fees will vary based on your selected program. More detailed information regarding summer school options will be provided as needed.
We recommend that students and families check Aspen regularly for grades and communicate with teachers to make plans to bring up grades if currently in danger of failing a class for the year.
High school families, it is also a good idea to check attendance to ensure that students are not in danger of losing credit for a class. Just a reminder that students are allowed 8 absences for a semester class and 16 absences for a full year class.
8th Grade Commencement Ceremony
We are planning an 8th Grade Commencement on June 18th from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the CMHS Auditorium to celebrate our students achievement and completion of middle school. In addition to presenting our traditional Crusader Pride Awards, all 8th grade students who are being promoted to high school will receive a certificate of completion. Families will be invited to the awards portion of the evening, which will be followed by a Spring Fling (dance) for 8th grade students from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Spring Fling
The 8th Grade Spring Fling Dance will be held on Thursday, June 18th from 6:30 - 9pm in the cafeteria. Student tickets cost $20 if purchased before June 5th, and $30 if purchased on June 18th. Please contact Mr. Sullivan or Mr. Wechter if you need financial assistance. Chicken tenders, French fries, and mozzarella sticks from Carver’s Mamma Mia’s will be served. Please check with Mamma Mia’s regarding food allergies and concerns.
We are looking forward to hosting our ANNUAL BINGO BASH on Tuesday, June 23rd for the eighth grade class to celebrate their commencement from middle school. Beverages, ice cream, and snacks will be served. We greatly appreciate the generosity of the many families who have donated prizes for our students!
The Computer Science pathway has been designed to “empower students to be technology trailblazers,” putting the coding and design into their hands. Using “Python” programming, MIT App Inventor, Vex Robotics, and other industry-rated offerings, students will engage with curriculum and activities from PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW), a nationally-recognized science program. The student experience will include coding their own video game through programming basics, creating apps to solve real-world problems, engaging in relevant cybersecurity issues and closing those vulnerabilities, all while understanding the connection to the industry. Students who complete the three PLTW courses during high school receive special designation on their transcripts, similar to Advanced Placement (AP) classes. The third of the three PLTW courses aligns with the College Board’s Computer Science AP standards and students would be prepared to take the AP exam at the end of the year.
