Crusader Family News

Dear Carver Crusader Families,

Welcome back to the 2026–2027 school year! I am excited to begin another year of learning, growth, and new opportunities for our students. I look forward to collaborating with our students, staff, and families to make this an exceptional year!

Over the summer, our dedicated teachers spent their time writing curriculum, planning engaging lessons, and preparing their classrooms to welcome our students back on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Our commitment remains the same: to promote high standards to ensure all students become empowered learners and responsible citizens through a comprehensive curriculum that inspires students to learn and think creatively in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

I encourage you to read our monthly Crusader Family Newsletter throughout the year as it will contain important information and a calendar of events. I invite you to attend our annual Open House on Thursday, September 17th. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium with a presentation by our administrative team followed by an opportunity for parents to attend each of their student’s classes and meet teachers from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

I look forward to the year ahead and working together to support our students. It is a privilege to serve the community of Carver. Please know my door is always open, and I welcome your questions, ideas, and feedback throughout the year.

Together we will make this year THE BEST IT CAN BE for our Crusaders!

Christine Cabral

Principal

September 2nd - First Day of School

September 4th - No School - Labor Day Recess

September 7th - No School - Labor Day

September 14th - School Committee Meeting at Town Hall 6:00 p.m.

September 17th - Open House 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

September 23rd - Early Release 10:55 a.m. for Teacher Professional Development

• Carver Public Schools is using the School Status Connect communications program Districtwide for our parent/student communications which will include Athletics and Extracurriculars. The goal in using this program is to provide clear, consistent communication regarding all things for your students in one place, as opposed to having multiple apps for each of your students activities.

SCHOOLSTATUS CONNECT RESOURCES:

• Step by Step How To Guide for Carver Families (revised 8/2024)
• School Connect Overview for Parents
• App Link for Apple / iOS: https://apple.co/2rLaibd
• App Link for Android: https://goo.gl/Bu5dWT

Student schedules are updated and can be accessed through the ASPEN student information system. If students have any questions or concerns with their schedule, they can reach out to their guidance counselor. The ASPEN program has a grading system that allows students and parents/guardians access to all grading information online on a regular basis as well as report cards and teacher pages. Teachers are encouraged to keep their gradebook updated bi-weekly. Parents and students will use the same login information from the previous school year; however, if you have misplaced your password, please contact our main office staff at 508-866-6130, or for middle school email Michelle Nickerson at nickersonm@carver.org and for high school email Ashley Doyle at the main offices at doylea@carver.org

The Link to Login to Aspen: https://ma-carver.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do

For more information please see the attached link to our district website.

In the event your student will be absent from school, please email mhsabsent@carver.org to report this by 9am. An email will be sent to guardians for all students marked absent for the day at approximately 9:30 am. Doctors notes should be turned in to our school nurse by the student or emailed to Showank@carver.org or Foleyj@carver.org, or by fax at 508-866-5639.

Our goal is to have students in attendance each day and in their academic classes as much as possible. With this in mind we do understand that students may need to be dismissed for certain appointments. All appointments should be scheduled during non-school time, whenever possible. However, when it is unavoidable that a student be dismissed, parents submit plans for changes for their student by accessing the Pick Up Patrol or by sending an email to MHSdismissals@carver.org. Pull up to door #1 and your student will be sent out upon your arrival. Parents/guardians picking their student from the nurse can go directly to door #3.

We will be providing our student drivers an assigned numbered spot for the school year. Students will be able to pick their spot on a first come first serve basis. Student Parking Passes can be purchased through MySchoolBucks for $50.

Instructions:

1. Login to MySchoolBucks.com

2. Select the School Store Shopping Cart icon

3. At the top right-hand side of the screen click ¨School Store¨ tab and select ¨Browse All Items¨

4. Click ¨View Details¨ on the Parking icon

5. Select your student

6. Click ¨Add to Basket¨

7. Click the ¨Cart¨ icon in the right corner

8. Fill out payment information and click ¨Continue¨, then ¨Place Order¨

9. Print copy of the information page for your records

10. You must bring proof of purchase and your vehicle registration information with you to receive your pass.

Students must bring proof of purchase and vehicle registration information to the main office in order to receive their pass. Students who did not register for parking passes during the summer office hours will be able to register during WIN Block when school is in session.

Passes will be available in the main office when school starts. All student vehicles must display a valid parking pass by Monday, September 21st or their privileges will be revoked.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Doyle at doylea@carver.org or Mr. McInnis at mcinniss@carver.org

Student Drop-Off begins at 7:10 a.m. at the Main Entrance, Door #1. Students who arrive to homeroom after the 7:25 a.m. bell will be marked tardy. Please pull forward as far as possible along the front of the building in order to alleviate traffic on South Meadow Road.

Students are dismissed at 2:05 p.m. If you arrive to pick-up your student prior to the 2:05 p.m. dismissal bell, please park in the parking lot by the football field/high school gym and your student will meet you in the parking lot. Parking will not be allowed in the main driveway and/or in front of the main entrance. All parents will exit onto South Meadow Road, as the Pond Street exit is used for buses and student drivers.

All bus routes will be posted on our district website during the week of August 24th.

The last day for high school students to add/drop full-year and semester 1 classes is Friday, September 11th.

PSAT Registration: Sophomores and Juniors are encouraged to take the PSAT on October 28th at CMHS. This practice test helps prepare for college entrance exams. Look for more information and the registration link at the start of school.

All students are expected to take good care of their school issued Chromebooks. While it is not it required, we highly recommend that families purchase a protective Chromebook case. A case helps protect the device from everyday wear and tear while also giving students the opportunity to personalize their Chromebook and make it their own. Please see the attached link to a recommended Chromebook Cover.

We're looking forward to enjoying a night out with our seniors at the Senior Dinner Dance on Thursday, September 25th from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Dinner Dance is a special semi-formal event for Carver seniors only. Ticket information coming soon!

After enjoying a night of dining and dancing we will be heading into Boston on Friday, September 26th to go on an adventure with Boston Duck Tours and explore Faneuil Hall. We will depart from school at 8:00 a.m. and return to CMHS at approximately 4:30 p.m. Ticket information and trip details coming soon!