The Week Ahead 6/1

On Friday, May 30th, the students attended a school-wide Academic and Athletic Awards Assembly, where students were recognized for a multitude of different accomplishments. Athletes received Athletic letters, as well as both MVP and Coaches Awards for all of the sports offered at Bartlett. Students were recognized for their outstanding performance in both the music and theater departments. Students that are part of one of the three pathways that are offered here at Bartlett received some new swag, and the winners of the Student Showcase were announced. Our guidance counselors presented many surprise Book Awards to our Juniors, and the yearbook dedication was announced. Congratulations to Ms. Grande for being chosen by this year's Senior Class!

Summer Custodial Assistant Positions

**Attention all Rising Juniors and Seniors: Summer Custodial Assistant Positions (1 for each school: Park Ave, Webster Middle School, and Bartlett High School)

- 8 weeks starting Monday, June 29 & ending on Friday, August 21

- working 4 hours per day (either 8 - 12 or 9 - 1)

- responsibilities included cleaning desks, furniture, walls, etc....some lifting and some light painting (if needed).

- Returning applicants who previously left in good standing will receive priority consideration during the hiring process.

Interested candidates should send an email to lkontoes@webster-schools.org expressing interest in the position with a phone number to be contacted for a potential interview.

Summer Interns

**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 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.

Friday, 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

From Ms. Nieves to the Class of 2026: Congratulations for making it to Senior Week! You have all worked so hard to get here! I hope that you enjoy all of the activities that are coming up this week, and I cannot wait to see you all cross the stage at Indian Ranch on Friday evening!

Thank you to all of the families that helped make the Senior Overnight a HUGE success. Whether you donated items such as food, games, or raffle items, or braved the entire night with the students, you all helped make the night one that all of the students will remember for a long time to come!

From Phoenix Barrett to Mr. Sharma for being a very hilarious yet helpful teacher when it comes to history. Students always look forward to going into his class and using his wonderful and easily understandable way of teaching to succeed in his classes. He is very patient and understanding, down to earth, and just a great person! Thank you, Mr. Sharma.

From Phoenix Barrett to Mr. Rumabaugh: He is actually a very nice teacher who loves to help any chance he can get. Even when subbing for other teachers in loud classrooms, he holds strong with his charismatic persona! He is a very fantastic person and everyone would love to see him more.

From Phoenix Barrett to Ms. McGrillen: You can always really see the amount of effort that goes into her assignments, never giving us anything that's boring or lacking in interest. It is still very easy to learn about any subject in her class, and she helps many kids out socially and is understanding and open ear.

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.

Regular Schedule

Biology MCAS -

Tuesday, 6/2 - Session 1

Wednesday, 6/3 - Session 2

Thursday, 6/4 - Makeups

Underclassmen PLTW EOC Exams -

Tuesday, 6/2 - 7:45am - 11am

Thursday, 6/4 - 7:45am - 11am

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

Thursday, 6/11 - 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

For those enrolling in Early College, there is an opportunity this summer to take one 3 credit course from Worcester State University. The course is

Personal Health - Physical, mental, and emotional aspects of well-being and how to maintain and increase the quality of one's lifestyle.

This will be an online course with two in person sessions at Worcester State University. Transportation will be provided from Bartlett High school to Worcester State University on the in person days. Even though this is an online class there will be a zoom for each class and attendance is required. Course details are below with dates and meeting times. Please see Ms. Shanahan to sign up.

Online Synchronous via Zoom
Tuesdays and Thursday
9:00am to 11:30am
July 7 to August 20

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:

Two of our Bartlett students, Xavier and Luigi, getting their RefReps hours in by umping at the Little League field here in Webster!

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.

Throughout the second semester, the NHS students tutored students at Park Ave.

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!

The seniors walked out of class this past Friday morning and played basketball in the gym.

After the awards assembly, the seniors spent some time outside and had a BBQ, complete with a Kona Ice Food Truck!

Everyone had a great time at the Senior Overnight!! No sleeping was had by anyone...an inflatable obstacle course, games all night long, a DJ, karaoke, raffle prizes, and lots of food!!

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 4:30pm)

**Stay tuned for lots of pictures next week!!

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!

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!

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!