Superintendent's Weekly Updates

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• District Updates
• Athletic Department Updates
• Extended Learning Updates
• Early Learning Center Updates
• Berkowitz School Updates
• Hooks School Updates
• Kelly School Updates
• Sokolowski School Updates
• Clark Ave. Middle School Updates
• Wright Middle School Updates
• Chelsea High School Updates
• Chelsea Opportunity Academy Updates
• Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy Updates
• Messages From Our Community Partners

Last night, we celebrated our Students of the Year!

• Berkowitz Elementary School - Christopher Xec Aguilar
• Hooks Elementary School - Aryj Ait-Chaib
• Kelly Elementary School - Sonya Lenore Reyes Moni
• Sokolowski Elementary School - Paula Nora Menjivar Moreno
• Clark Avenue Middle School - Allison Figueroa Ramirez (not pictured)
• Browne Middle School - Marvin Lopez Garcia
• Wright Science & Technology Academy - Jazmye Mejia Puzul
• Chelsea Opportunity Academy - Jose Castillo Arevalo
• Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy - Kaylee Edwards
• Chelsea High School - Dariel Medina

These 10 students were recognized by school administrators and educators for the lasting and positive impact they made at their respective schools. Powerful words and stories were shared about each one of the, showcasing their leadership qualities and how they amazingly represented their school community each and every day. The awards were given in a special ceremony in front of family, friends, CPS staff and community members.

Congratulations to our 2026 Students of the Year! We are so proud of you and know you will continue to accomplish many things. Your name, strength and story was felt by everyone last night.

Watch last night's School Committee meeting to learn more about these amazing students!

Superintendent Dr. Almi G. Abeyta recognized the graduating members of the Superintendent Student Advisory Council. This group of students met monthly with the Superintendent this school year to provide perspective on district policies and happenings at Chelsea High School. Thank you to these students for using your voice for the betterment of Chelsea Public Schools!

Last night Superintendent Dr. Almi G. Abeyta and the Chelsea School Committee recognized and honored our three students who served as Student Representatives this school year. Thank you Allison Rivera Colindres, Daniel Prudencio de Paz and Natali Sanches Gonzalez for your service and valued contributions this school year!

The last School Committee meeting of the year is also special because it's a time when we annually celebrate our retirees for their dedicated service to Chelsea Public Schools. Congratulations to the following individuals on their upcoming retirement. We extend a heartfelt thank you to all you have done to support Chelsea students and schools:

• Phyllis Aldrich
• Lisa Button
• Caroline Ciulla (not pictured)
• Stephen Edelstein
• Olga Escalante
• Tracy Podol (not pictured)

Chelsea Public Schools was honored to have Massachusetts Secretary of Education Dr. Stephen Zrike at the Morris H. Seigal Clark Avenue Middle School this week at the first-ever CAMS Civics Showcase! Dr. Zrike served as a judge on the first day of the two-day showcase. He heard presentations from the students and learned about their work.

Former Secretary of Education Patrick Tutweiler also attended and served as a judge on the second day of the showcase.

Thank you Dr. Zrike and congratulations to all of our eighth grade students involved!

Today at the MCB Complex, 3rd and 4th graders from all schools competed in the first "MCB World Cup" soccer tournament! Kids from all four schools showed some pretty impressive soccer skills. Even more importantly, both the players and our fans showed excellent sportsmanship!

The pink team from the Hooks scored some late goals in the final that really showed their perseverance and teamwork, but the Kelly School "Team Excellence" triumphed in the end and took home the championship trophy! Congratulations, Kelly School!

Cross Country for High School and Middle School

Football - High School

Girls Volleyball - High School

Cheerleading - open to students 7th - 12th

Boys Soccer - High School

Girls Soccer - open to students 7th - 12th

Middle School Baseball and Softball - open to students 5th - 8th*

*We will only be running these if we have enough registrations.

Click here to register for HIGH SCHOOL

Click here to register for MIDDLE SCHOOL

We will also be offering UNIFIED BASKETBALL again!

Unified Basketball is a highly inclusive program that pairs individuals with intellectual disabilities (Unified Athletes) and without intellectual disabilities (Unified Partners) on the same team to train, compete, and build friendships. Teams emphasize sportsmanship and adaptive gameplay over winning. We will be looking for both Unified Athletes & Partners to participate

A reminder that there is NO FEE for participating in Chelsea Athletics. If equipment (shoes, bag, clothes, gloves etc.) are keeping your child from participating, please email athletics@chelseaschools.com and we can help to provide the equipment needed!

Chelsea Public Schools is excited to partner with For Kids Only (FKO) for the 2026 “Adventures Together” Summer Program, an engaging summer experience for students entering grades 1–7.

The program will be hosted at the Mary C. Burke Elementary Complex and will run Monday through Friday from June 29 through August 23, with programming available from 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Students will enjoy outdoor adventures, exciting field trips, special on-site events, healthy meals and snacks, and fun daily enrichment activities designed to build unity, connection, and togetherness.

Program tuition is $60 per day or $275 per week. EEC vouchers and DCF referrals are accepted.

To learn more or register, click here or call (978) 740-5437.

In Ms. Martino's PK classroom, parents were invited to visit and participate in a hands-on seed planting activity with their children. This special event provided an opportunity for families to engage in their children's learning while exploring the process of planting and caring for seeds.

Last Wednesday and Friday, our 2nd grade students traveled to Horn Pond Dam for an exciting outdoor learning experience connected to their science studies. Students hiked through forest and pond habitats to identify decomposers and other living and nonliving things, observed macroinvertebrates that live in the pond ecosystem, and learned about herring fish migration while helping to count local fish populations. The trip provided a valuable opportunity for hands-on scientific exploration and a deeper understanding of local ecosystems.

This experience was organized through the collaborative efforts of Ms. Matthews, the 2nd grade teachers, and Alice, the Education Experiences Coordinator at the Mystic River Watershed Association, whose partnership helped make this meaningful learning opportunity possible for our students.

Berkowitz hosted a FELL Celebration Breakfast to recognize students for their growth in ACCESS assessments.

Students in Grade 1 have been working hard on learning all about different coins and how to use them!

319 got to be part of AP science week. They enjoyed working with older students from CHS and learned so much about chemistry! They learned the chemical reactions when making slime and how to change the consistency of the slime using different ingredients. 319 fourth graders also got to learn about the future careers in the science field of the CHS students. Overall such a cool experience.

Our last assembly of the year celebrated our students of the month and also announced our student of the year. It's always great to see the families' pride and the students' excitement for being recognized for their hard work!

Our balloon board countdown kicks off at the Hooks School as we get ready to welcome the World Cup of Soccer and the Last Day of School! Each day until the last day of school, a classroom is selected at random to send a student to the Main Office to pop a balloon and read the message inside the balloon to the whole school via the intercom. The message is either a challenge, an inspirational quote or a spirit day. The kids always have a great time!

The Kelly School celebrated 45 students students who met a significant milestone on their biliteracy journey this year by demonstrating high levels of English proficiency on the ACCESS test.

Our Multilingual Educators planned a joyous celebration, made all the more meaningful by a student reflecting on what learning in a dual-language setting at the Kelly School has meant to her. Kelly graduate, teacher, and coach Jenelyn Santos Vielmann was the keynote speaker - and is such a powerful role model for our students every day!

¡Felicidades a todos nuestros estudiantes bilingües! Somos muy orgullosos de su buen trabajo y su crecimiento!

Our Spring Concert was a wonderful showcase of our students’ talent, hard work, and dedication. Thank you to all the families who joined us and supported our performers.

A special thank you to Ms. Wivchar for her passion, commitment, and guidance in helping our students shine on stage. We are grateful to everyone who made this event such a success!

Students enjoyed a special teacher experience with Mr. Ortiz, sharing pizza and spending time together outdoors. It was a fun opportunity to build connections, create memories, and celebrate the school year. Thank you, Mr. Ortiz, for making this experience so enjoyable for our students!

Today, our Sokolowski soccer team competed in the Complex Soccer Championship and proudly earned 2nd place! We are so proud of their teamwork, determination, and school spirit. Congratulations to our players and coaches on a great tournament!

Thank you to all the parents who joined me for our final Coffee Hour of the school year. It has truly been a pleasure to spend this time with you and have the opportunity to connect, share, and learn together throughout the year. I am grateful for your support, participation, and trust. Thank you for being part of this journey with me, and I wish you and your families a wonderful summer.

Khelseas Pizza was so kind to invite students who work Sweet Sip Social to make pizza! They all learned how to work the register and made their very own pizza to take with them! Thank you Khelseas Pizza!

One 8th grade group from each middle school presented their Civics Action Project at the DESE Showcase today at the Edward M Kennedy Institute. Their projects were shared with students from 20 other districts as well as Community Advisors from across the state.

Participants included Shaila Romero and Valeria Moran Palma from the CAMS with “Drug Abuse Awareness”, Gabriel Deras and Meleah Las Sanchez from BMS with “Mental Health and Drug Abuse”, and Jazmye Mejia Puzul, Amina Sabtow, Isabel Barahona Segura, & Sarai Barahona Segura from WSTA with “Mental Health Awareness”

WSTA's "Power of Us: Culture & Civic Action Night" brought students, families, staff, and community partners together to celebrate city culture, international culture, and school culture. The evening featured performances, food, interactive activities, and 8th grade Civic Action Project presentations, showcasing the diversity, student voice, and community spirit that make WSTA so special.

We were excited to welcome incoming 5th graders from the Complex who visited WSTA! Students participated in a fun scavenger hunt, explored the building, and got a feel for what it means to be part of the Wolfpack. We look forward to seeing them join us next year!

On May 29, Chelsea high school students attended the My Brothers Keeper Youth Summit in Roxbury, hosted by the City of Boston, where they have participated in post secondary workshops from financial literacy, real estate, economics, the trades and debate culture. Students enjoy the experience of the opportunity to meet with the Mayor Wu of Boston. Students Received shirts and prizes. We look forward to participating next year. Thank you to Calvin Smith, 9th grade dean and school counselor Carina Lawrence for supporting our students.

CHS Families are invited to join us for the History Department's annual History Fair on Thursday, June 11th, from 8:00-2:30pm in the Blue Gym!

This past week, COA celebrated their graduating seniors, with dinner and speeches from staff and an alumni special guest. We are so proud of all of our seniors and cannot wait to see what they go on to do next! COA's Student of the Year was also celebrated on Thursday! It's always an honor having a student represent the values of COA and the community. Congratulations to everyone and we are so excited to finish out the year strong!

This week, we celebrated our seniors' last day of school with a bowling trip in Seaport. Students enjoyed spending time together and recognizing the hard work, dedication, and perseverance they have shown throughout the past four years. We are excited to continue celebrating their accomplishments at graduation next week. Congratulations to all of our seniors!

We also had the honor of celebrating our Student of the Year at last night's School Committee meeting. Congratulations to Kaylee Edwards on this well-deserved recognition. Kaylee has demonstrated outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment as a Panther, and we are incredibly proud of her achievements.

In addition, we would like to recognize Frankie Rivera, who has been participating in a Carpentry Program through La Colaborativa. Frankie has been developing valuable trade skills and gaining hands-on experience in the field. Congratulations, Frankie, on your hard work and commitment to learning a new craft!

We are proud of all our students and look forward to celebrating many more accomplishments in the weeks ahead. Go Panthers!

Check out the Youth & Adult Program Guide online at www.recreation.chelseama.gov