TPS District Newsletter

Dear TPS Community Members,

They say February is the shortest month, but looking at our calendar, I’m convinced we’ve packed a full year’s worth of energy into these 28 days!

Between the record-breaking freezing temperatures and the beautiful (if slightly disruptive) snowfalls, our maintenance and transportation teams have been working overtime to keep our students safe and warm. I want to thank you for your patience and flexibility as we’ve navigated the winter weather together. It appears we are not done with the snow quite yet, so I wish you all well as you, too, tackle ice and snow at your own homes.

While it’s cold outside, things have been heating up inside our schools, and there’s nothing like beating the winter doldrums than visiting our schools and our classrooms to engage with our students. They are alive with projects, performances, and inspirational athletic accomplishments on the courts, ice, and floor. Grades 7-12 students have contributed to the vision of our schools for the future of TPS, as they engaged with the town’s architectural consultants. We even honored a 4th grade bonafide author at this month’s School Committee meeting! Highlights of the meeting can be found below.

As a reminder, this Friday, February 13th is an early release day for staff and students. And as we approach our upcoming February school vacation next week, I hope you all take some time to recharge and stay cozy. Whether you’re hitting the slopes or curled up with a good book, enjoy the well-deserved rest.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for a busy spring season!

Warmly,

Brenda Theriault-Regan

• Business Manager David Libby presented the FY27 budget. The full presentation is posted on the Tewksbury Public Schools website.
• The School Committee recognized Hayden Mahoney, a Center School Grade 4 student, who recently wrote and published a book.
• Mr. Long, Principal of the Tewksbury Memorial High School, presented the changes to the Program of Studies for School year 2026-2027 at the TMHS. Information has been shared with families and students have begun to meet with the Guidance Department on the Program.
• The annual Social Hosting event will be held this Thursday, February 12th, and is mandatory for all Junior students and new Senior students to attend with their parent/guardian in order to attend any end of year events at the school.
• Register periods for Kindergarten and Grades 5-12 have been adjusted due to the two inclement weather days. Those dates have been sent out to families and are in Aspen.

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 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

We invite families to view this brief recording, which provides an overview of our Title I program. The presentation explains what Title I is, how funds are used to support students, and the ways families can be involved in their child’s learning. We encourage all families to take a few minutes to watch and learn more about the supports available to students and families in our Title I schools (Dewing, Center, Ryan and Wynn).

Click here to view the video presentation

TPS is looking for student groups to participate in the Memorial Day parade. Please contact your school principal for more information.

We're looking for a group of enthusiastic group of TMHS interested in helping create a video or other presentation celebrating the USA's Semiquincentennial (aka 250th Anniversary) and Tewksbury's rich history within that time!

If your student is interested, please reach out to Principal Andy Long at the TMHS Main Office.

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

Wynn Middle School has been honored by the MA Department of Education and Secondary Education (DESE) as a School of Recognition! The award is given to schools for "demonstrating high achievement, significant improvement, and/or high growth" through the state accountability system. Principal John Weir attended a ceremony at the State House on Tuesday, January 20th, at which he received a Certificate of Recognition from MA Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler and DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez. You can view the full DESE Press Release from the event via the button above.

Tewksbury Public Schools celebrated National School Counseling Week last week, from Ferbuary 2nd - 6th. Our school counselors are an invaluable part of the TPS community and their hard work does not go unnoticed. Thank you, school counselors!

February 15th is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. We're so grateful for the incredible work our SROs do, representing local law enforcement and keeping our students and staff safe every day! Thank you to Officers Ryser, Casino, Jones, and Valeri!

Tewksbury student ambassadors Jane Garabedian, Kylee Squires, and Sammy Bakke brought Morgan's Message, an organization that amplifies stories, resources, and expertise to confront student-athlete mental health, to the our varsity hockey games on Wednesday, February 4th. We're so proud of our student ambassadors for their incredible initiative to help end the stigma around mental health and treatment! You can find out more about Morgan's Message via the button above.

A selection of TMHS and Wynn Middle School students joined a district visioning meeting to discuss their thoughts about the future of Tewksbury schools. We're so proud of our students for lending their voice to help TPS meet their needs!

The Class of 2026 hosted a talent show at TMHS featuring students and staff alike! The event featured singing, dancing, stand-up comedy, a drum solo, and even a dance-off. Congratulations to the participating students and staff for putting on such an entertaining event to help raise funds for the Class of 2026 Senior Week events!

Check out the line-up, including hosts and performers, via the button above.

Officer Pancake turns 1 year old this Friday, February 14th!

Check out the flyer below for more information on the Tewksbury Community Wellness Fair coming up on March 10, 2026!

Spanish | Portuguese | Haitian Creole | Vietnamese

The Tewksbury English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) membership is voluntary and is open to all parents of students identified or previously identified as English Learners in the Tewksbury Public Schools. This self-governing body meets regularly with district administration and EL staff.

The duties of the ELPAC include:

• Providing advice to the district or school regarding its English Learner Education programs;

• Meeting regularly with school officials to participate in the planning and development of programs designed to improve educational opportunities for ELs; and

• Participating in the review of school improvement plans and district improvement plans as the plans relate to ELs

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The purpose of this form is to gather information from each of you regarding interest in supporting a sustainable ELPAC for our district. If interested, please complete the survey via the button above.

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

The next Tewksbury Community Market will take place this Thursday, February 12th from 4pm to 6:30pm at the Tewksbury Senior Center, 175 Chandler St. The event will feature food trucks, face painting, henna, and more than 25 local vendors!

Tewksbury Public Library will host a 6-week, in-person NAMI Basics program beginning Wednesday, March 4th. This free course supports parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral challenges and provides valuable education, tools, and peer support. Please see the flyer below for details.

English At Large will be running an English Conversation Group in Tewksbury this spring. Conversation groups are groups of 8 -12 adult learners who meet weekly for 90 minutes to practice English speaking and listening skills.

• All groups are free! Registration is required.
  
• Groups meet in person at public libraries or community centers.
• Groups are for adults who speak English at an intermediate or advanced level. You should be able to have a conversation in English.
• Conversation groups are not classes. Volunteer facilitators focus on listening and speaking.

Click here for more information and to register or call 781-395-2374. The last day to register is January 28.

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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 February 16-20 and 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.

Direct URL to be released January 5. 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.

As the winter quickly approaches, please click the button above for important information on procedures for school closings, delays, emergencies, and drills. If your child is in preschool, please click the appropriate school link for preschool-specific information:

Dewing Preschool

Heath Brook Preschool

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