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• District Updates
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• Early Learning Center Updates
• Berkowitz School Updates
• Hooks School Updates
• Kelly School Updates
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Returning to where it all began before they cross the Graduation stage.

Our Class of 2026 graduates visited the elementary complex this afternoon for our annual Parade of Graduates, where they were cheered and congratulated on their upcoming graduation.

For our elementary students, the Class of 2026 symbolizes all they can accomplish and what they will become!!

Thank you to NPR, WBUR, WHDH (Channel 7) and Boston 25 News for coverage some of the World Cup learning happening at our elementary schools this year!

CPS, alongside our partners Soccer Without Borders, have brought the World Cup into the classroom for our elementary school students.

Additionally 18 CPS students who play soccer with Soccer Without Borders will be on the field at Gillette Stadium for select games this month as part of the Quaker Oats Player Escort Program. Watch the videos below to meet Valentina and Lucas, two of these amazing students who are part of this program!

Vlad Link '06, Chief Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy who served on the mission that safely welcomed the Artemis II crew to Earth early this year, is back in Chelsea to be the Keynote Speaker at tonight's Graduation Ceremony!

During the day today, Vlad toured his former middle school, the Williams School, visiting classrooms at both the Browne and Wright to share his story to students at the same school where he attended. He even ran into Mr. Fay, one of his middle school teachers!

Congratulations to Kimberly, a member of the graduating class of 2026 at CHS who sang the National Anthem this morning at the presentation of the Deborah Sampson Award at the State House!

The Deborah Sampson Award honors a Massachusetts female veteran who has demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to supporting fellow women veterans. Presented annually by the Executive Office of Veterans Services' Women Veterans Network, this award recognizes those who advocate for, uplift, and empower women in the veteran community.

Congratulations to all the graduates who were honored at the Intergenerational Literacy Program's 2026 High School Equivalency Graduation Ceremony last weekend!

Today, our district’s instructional coaches came together for a showcase to reflect on their learning, share effective strategies, and think about the next level of work in their schools. It was inspiring to see the impact they have made throughout the year and to celebrate just a small glimpse of the many ways they support educators and students every day.

At our most recent SEPAC meeting, families had the opportunity to hear from Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC) on the important topic of bullying prevention and student rights. The presentation provided valuable information about recognizing bullying, understanding legal protections for students, and advocating effectively within the school system. Families appreciated the practical guidance and resources shared to help ensure all children have access to a safe, supportive, and inclusive educational experience.

Chelsea Black Community (CBC) will be hosting Juneteenth Day on, June 19th, 2026 at Washington Park (386 Washington Avenue) in Chelsea from 12:00-5:00pm.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It marks June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston and announced that the Civil War had ended and that enslaved African Americans were free. This occurred more than two years after the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice.

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.

Selected among over 1,000 submissions across the Commonwealth, ELC 1st grader, Scarlett Bock, was one of this year's finalists for the 17th Annual MSBA “My Ideal School” Contest for First Grade Students. Ten finalists were selected and were invited on June 10, 2026 to the statehouse by Treasurer Deborah B Goldberg.

Congratulations, Scarlett!

Yesterday, students in Room 245 enjoyed a fun and engaging literacy activity inspired by Pete the Cat: Trip to the Supermarket. First-grade students took turns reading pages aloud, while our kindergarten students eagerly joined in by reading words and parts of the story at their own level.

The book encouraged meaningful discussions about everyday life, including navigating the supermarket, identifying different sections of the store, making healthy food choices, and being willing to try new foods and experiences. Students also practiced expressing their thoughts, listening to their peers, and building confidence as readers.

What made the activity especially rewarding was seeing the excitement, laughter, and curiosity it sparked. Simple experiences like shared reading can help children connect classroom learning to real-life situations and inspire conversations they can continue at home with their families.

A wonderful afternoon of learning, participation, and smiles in Room 245 with Ms. Viviana and Ms. Naimo!

The Berkowitz School Field Day was a wonderful success! Students enjoyed a day filled with music, games, and plenty of laughter. The celebration ended on a perfect note with a cold, refreshing ice cream treat that everyone loved.

This past Tuesday, we hosted our Annual Hooks Family Picnic. It was a beautiful day to celebrate the hard work our students and staff have put in this year and come together as a school community! Everyone had a great time and we are ready to finish the year strong!

Students from Rooms 312 and 205 came together for Field Day and demonstrated what teamwork and community are all about. Buddies partnered up throughout the day, encouraging one another, celebrating successes, and making sure everyone felt included. It was wonderful to see students looking out for each other, building connections across grade levels, and showing kindness and sportsmanship while having fun.

Our Spring Concert was held on Thursday morning in a cafeteria filled with proud families and excited students who shared the joy music brings into our lives. The concert was a complete success and it was a beautiful display of the hard work our students and Ms. Johnson put in to bring it to life!

Kelly School Scholars had a blast practicing some cooperation, teamwork, and a little fun competition at Field Day on Thursday! Kelly School specialists really rose to the occasion to plan a safe, fun, day! Big thanks to all our Kelly staff, plus our 12 CHS volunteers from the National Honor Society and the dozens of parents who came to play along!

Everybody's favorite June tradition -- the Parade of Graduates at the Elementary Complex -- was once again a joyful occasion to welcome the Class of 2026 "full circle." We love seeing our kids full of pride in their graduating siblings and cousins!

This year's seniors were the first Caminos cohort to stay at the Kelly through 6th grade as the program grew, then transitioned to the Browne Middle School -- so this group has a special place in our hearts! (So special, in fact, that Sr. Gómez and Ms. Anderson wore their love for their muchachos on their shirts today!) That caring connection is mutual -- 21 members of the CHS Class of 2026 / Kelly School 6th grade class of 2020 came back to visit and reconnect with their former teachers last week.

As we always tell our Kelly Scholars at graduation: "Once you've been part of the Kelly School family, you will always be part of the Kelly School family."

¡Felicidades, Clase de 2026! ¡Ve a hacer cosas increíbles con tus superpoderes bilingües!

Kelly Drama Club students performed a humorous and engaging retelling of "The Geese That Lay the Golden Egg" for an appreciative audience of families and staff on Wednesday afternoon. Club leaders Lisa Button and Taylor Gold led kids through some of their improv and vocal warmups to help families understand the skills kids have been building, and then kids donned their costumes and got the audience laughing and learning with the classic tale about being greedy and learning to appreciate having "enough."

It was amazing to see Kelly kids lifting their voices to bring the story to life!

Mr. F’s third grade class had a special guest visit them this week to help with their Restorative Justice themed Civic Action Project: Mr. F’s sister, Jill Fagerberg! Jill teaches college courses about Restorative Justice at Bridgewater State University and also runs Restorative Justice workshops in local correctional facilities. We learned so much from sitting in Circle together with her.

102 wrapped up their unit about Artists by becoming artists themselves! They chose their favorite artist and made a piece of art using the same technique and inspiration.

Ms Gibbons, third grade class had a meeting with Mr. Walters' second grade French immersion class in the Durham District School Board in Ontario, Canada. Ms. Gibbons-Morales' class is learning about Canada for the World Cup activities across the elementary complex. The students asked each other questions about their schools, countries and the teams and players they are cheering for in the World Cup!

On Thursday, the Chelsea PD Copsicle truck visited BMS to acknowledge our students' growth and achievement on their assessments. Over 300 students received a popsicle for one or more of the following:

• Meeting ACCESS exit criteria
• Earning the Seal of Biliteracy
• Performing on Grade Level on iReady and/or STAR
• Meeting Stretch Growth goals on iReady and/or STAR

Congratulations!! We are so proud of all of your hard work!!

On Thursday, June 11, Browne Middle School celebrated students who met exit criteria on the ACCESS assessment. This achievement reflects the hard work, perseverance, and growth of our multilingual learners. We are incredibly proud of these students and grateful to the teachers, staff, and families who came together to recognize and celebrate this important milestone.

"Peace Out WSTA!" The countdown has begun! Our 8th graders were all smiles finding their names and getting ready to celebrate this special milestone.

On June 6th, Mr. Bailey and Mr. Ruggiero chaperoned a field trip to Boston that included a trip to see Derrick Adam's "View Master" at the Institute of Contemporary Art and an Escape Room.

On June 5th, Mr. Ruggiero inducted the WSTA's latest chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. The current inductees included Sarai Barahona, Sarahi Zavala, Garbielly Correa, Ethan Fernandes-Vaz (NJHS President), Joshua Flores, Izzy Iraheta (NJHS CFO), Jazmye Mejia (NJHS Vice President), Amina Sabtow, Justin Sanchez, Valeria Villanueva and Valerie Garay.

WSTA 7th grade student Giselle attended the state finals of the National Civics Bee competition! Through hard work on her essay and independent studying for the quiz, Giselle was able to participate in this final at the John F. Kennedy Library.

Congratulations to everyone from the Class of 2026! On Wednesday we hosted our Senior Awards night where we honored every member of our graduating class we a CHS Medal. Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Ismail, our Salutatorian, Maria, and everyone else who received awards on Wednesday!

Alumni Check-in! Our very own Tiago Antunes graduated from Basic Training (Army). Tiago had a lot of family at his graduation this past weekend and he had the opportunity to spend time with them. At Fort Benning, in Columbus GA. Tiago would only be Tiago by scoring 492/500 on his final test ranking number 3 in his squadred and number 1 in his age group 18-19 yo male. Tiago field of interest is of course Aviation - Airborne and Kaynine Field, which is usually search and rescue! WE HAVE CHELSEA'S BEST!! World side!! We are So Proud of Him!!

This week, students in Ashley Moray’s Freshman Exploratory classes took part in meaningful community service efforts across Chelsea. Their projects included planting trees at Highland Park, planting perennial flowers at Mace Tot-Lot, and cleaning up litter along local roadways and in community parks. Their hard work helped make our city a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming place for everyone.

The Chelsea High School Model UN team had the privilege of participating in a guided tour of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

Students experienced the work of the United Nations firsthand while learning about its history, mission, achievements, and ongoing challenges worldwide. They visited several UN chambers and gained valuable insight into the role the organization plays in promoting international cooperation, diplomacy, peacekeeping, and humanitarian efforts.

We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity, which allowed our students to connect their classroom learning and participation in Model UN conferences to the work of one of the world's most important international organizations.

This week, COA staff and students got ready for the World Cup and got ready to see our seniors walk across the stage! Congratulations to all Chelsea graduates!

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