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• District Updates
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• Hooks School Updates
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• Chelsea High School Updates
• Chelsea Opportunity Academy Updates
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Congratulations to Morris H. Seigal Clark Avenue Middle School eighth grade student Allison Figueroa Ramirez for representing CPS at the prestigious Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Northeastern District Junior Festival! Selected through a competitive audition process, Allison earned a spot in the Symphony Orchestra as an oboist, an incredible achievement that reflects her talent, dedication, and passion for music.

A special thank you to her teachers, K-8 Lead Music Educator Richard Romanov and CPS’ Middle School Band Teacher Lee Thomas, whose guidance and support helped Allison reach this incredible milestone.

We’re so proud to see our students shining on such a big stage!

Read more about Allison’s story:

Digital Literacy Coach Pamela Kessaris celebrates World Autism Day and Autism Awareness Month by showing her support for students and families dealing with ASD, especially those nonverbal or with profound autism.

Families are invited to attend a Caregiver Affidavit Workshop on Wednesday, April 15th either in the morning or the evening. Families will receive information on how to appoint adults to make decisions about their children in case of emergencies. Notaries and translators will be available to support families during the event.

The morning session will take place from 8:45am to 10:00am at the Elementary Complex, located on 300 Crescent Avenue.

The evening session will take place from 4:45pm to 6:00pm at the Williams Building, located on 180 Walnut Street.

Please pre-register for the event using this Caregiver Affidavit Workshop Registration. Please see flyers below:

Starting on Tuesday, April 7th, parents/guardians of prospective kindergarten students can make their registration appointments to register for Kindergarten at Chelsea Public Schools for the 2026-27 season.

To register for an appointment, families must bring their identification as well as the students' birth certificate. Families have until Friday, April 17th to register for their appointment.

Prospective students are eligible for Kindergarten at Chelsea Public Schools if they are a resident of Chelsea and turn 5 years old by August 31st, 2026.

All Families and community members are invited to our annual District Concert on Thursday, April 16, at 6:00pm at the Williams School.

There will be performances by student groups across the district:

• Chelsea High School Percussion Ensemble
• Middle Schools Beginner Band
• Sokolowski Violinists
• Chelsea High School Orchestra
• Middle Schools Advanced Band
• Elementary Choir, Middle School Chorus, Chelsea High School Cantare
• Chelsea High School Jazz Band
• Chelsea High School Concert Band

We hope you can join us!

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

CHELSEA, Mass. – Chelsea Public Schools is pleased to announce that the Chelsea High School Performing Arts Department Spring Musical will be Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka!

There will be four shows this spring on April 9th (7:00 p.m.), April 10th (7:00 p.m.) and April 11th (1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.). All four performances will be at the Chelsea High School Auditorium.

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $8 or $10 at the door. Tickets can also be purchased online by clicking here.

Please contact our Drama Club advisor and director, Iliana Valentin, or producer, Bryan Pinales, with any questions and to purchase tickets in advance.

Parents of students with disabilities are invited to attend the next SEPAC meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 3:30-5:00 PM at Chelsea Public Schools' office building at 77 Webster Avenue.

Schedule for the 2026 Spring Season

April 6th-Boys Volleyball

April 6th-Girls Softball-home

April 6th-Boys Baseball

April 7th-Track & Field-home

April 8th-Boys Volleyball

April 8th-Girls Softball-home

April 8th-Boys Baseball

April 9th-Girls Flag Football-home

April 10th-Boys Baseball

Click here to sign up for Acceleration Academy

Chelsea Public Schools is excited to offer an Acceleration Academy for middle school students (Grades 5-8) during April vacation!

Students are invited to join us from Tuesday, April 21 through Friday, April 24, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Wright Middle School for a week of fun, hands-on learning. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.

Throughout the week, students will:

• Explore engaging themes and topics in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• Create exciting projects to showcase at the end of the program
• Participate in a field trip
• Earn special rewards for attending all week

Second graders spent this past Read to Grow cycle learning about Eid. They wrote paragraphs about why Muslims celebrate it and its importance in their culture. Students celebrated their hard work by inviting their families to come read their paragraphs about Eid and participate in Eid traditions: making gifts for others and decorating lanterns.

Students in 306 are putting their measurement skills to the test by creating their own "angle city" maps and measuring intersections!

In 1st grade, we have been learning all about measurement! During this unit, students are exploring how to measure length using small cubes as non-standard units. We practiced measuring sentence strips by carefully lining up the cubes from one end to the other without gaps or overlaps. Students are also strengthening their number skills by counting how many cubes long each strip is, using numbers all the way up to 120.

Grade three has been working hard on their new Fishtank unit, Understanding the Animal Kingdom. This week they researched two different animals and wrote a paragraph to compare and contrast them. They really impressed us!

Our third edition of our "Hooks Today" News Program featuring our 2nd Grade Students includes: this weekend's Weather Report, People Who Change the World Special Report and our segment called "Who's Who at the Hooks" featuring an interview with 4th Grade teacher, Mrs. Zanca. Meet the News Crew: Aaron, Matthias, Sara, Diego, Isabella and Tyson.

We want to recognize the amazing work of our paraprofessionals at Sokolowski School. Your dedication, patience, and daily support make a big difference in the lives of our students and families. Thank you for being an essential part of our team, for your commitment to every child’s learning, and for helping create an environment where everyone feels welcome and supported.

Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and today we celebrate you!

This week we had Parent-Teacher Conferences, and we were thrilled to see so many families attend. Your involvement makes a big difference in your child’s learning and success. We appreciate your support!

Our third graders gathered for an inspiring motivational talk with the HOMIes before the MCAS! They worked hard all year, and we are so proud of their effort and dedication!

WSTA hosted its Parent-Teacher Conferences this Tuesday, bringing families and staff together to connect and discuss student progress.

Mr. Sanchez’s technology student took his design challenge to the next level by creating a wearable medicine cooler! All students got a chance to design and build a prototype of a cooler to keep medicine cold. They used their knowledge of heat transfer and insulation to engage in the design process and test their prototype.

CHS TRiO students visiting Suffolk University. Students enjoyed a campus tour of the Suffolk University campus, and an information session about the admissions process. In addition, CHS TRiO member, Kimberly Ramirez, presented information to students about the Posse Scholarship and its requirements. Kimberly will be attending Centre College in Kentucky this fall.

Students from CHS Early College and OneGoal participated in an engaging campus visit on April 2, 2026, to University of Massachusetts Boston, where they had the opportunity to explore college life firsthand.

During the visit, students attended an informative workshop on the U-Access Program, presented by Cara Cogliano, the Director of U-Access, which highlighted pathways to accessing higher education and campus resources. They also heard from CHS alumnus Alan Gallegos, who shared valuable insights about student life, including how to join clubs and organizations and get involved on campus. In addition to touring the campus, students enjoyed lunch in the dining hall and learned more about academics, financial aid, and student life, making it a well-rounded and inspiring college experience.

We’re excited to announce our very first Sky Sisters Fly Event at Beverly Airport! Join us on April 18th from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM for a fun and educational experience.

This event is open to all students in our district—girls and boys are welcome! Bring your parents and explore the many exciting careers in aviation.

Be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Boyd at 414-736-2968.

We hope to see you there!

Hello Chelsea High School Parents,

You are warmly invited to join our AVID students, as they have worked so hard to put together our First Annual Financial Success Fair on April 29th from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about a variety of important financial topics, including banking strategies, how loans and credit cards work, and more.

Please scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ms. Boyd at 414-736-2968.

We hope to see you there!

Family Liaisons Spring Newsletter just launched. Take a flight to the site.

This past week, COA had its first Spring Outdoor Experience, where a group of staff and students went out into the Blue Hills for a day of hiking. Students have the opportunity to lead these experiences, guiding their COA peers through the forest and hills, as well as through reflection. We are excited to continue getting back outdoors this season as the weather gets better!

The Chelsea Kiwanis Club invites you to save the date to join them for a Latin Dance Fundraiser at the Jordan Boys & Girls Club on Saturday, May 2nd from 10am-12noon. This is their 3rd annual event that combines Latin Dance and Fitness education in a fun filled way to help raise funds for scholarships for Chelsea students. Instructors will be announced soon. They hope to see you there!

The Chelsea Research Festival will take place on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Chelsea High School, with presentation sessions from 1:30–3:00 p.m. and 4:30–6:00 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their studies alongside university professors and hospital researchers, with support available to help prepare them for the experience.

All subjects are welcome from history and health to chemistry, statistics, and more.

Learn more and get involved by visiting ChelseaResearchFestival.com or by contacting chelsearesearchfestival@gmail.com.

Boston University Upward Bound Math Science has openings for 9th and 10th grade students.