Crusader Family News
May 5, 2026
IN THE MONTHS AHEAD...
May 11th - School Improvement Council 5:00 p.m. CMHS Main Office
May 18th - School Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Town Hall
May 18th - Last Day of School for Seniors
May 19th - Instrumental and High School Chorus Spring Concert 7:00 p. m. CMHS Auditorium
May 25th - No School - Memorial Day
June 8th - School Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Town Hall
June 9th - Middle School Spring Concert 7:00 p.m. CMHS Auditorium
June 24th - Last Day of School - Early Release 10:55 a.m.
This week, we honor and celebrate the incredible dedication of our teachers. Thank you for inspiring our students every day to Be the Best They Can Be!
A teacher’s work doesn’t end when the bell rings. Behind the scenes, our teachers spend countless hours planning lessons, organizing materials, grading assignments, and offering thoughtful feedback — all to help our students grow and succeed.
We are deeply grateful for the care, commitment, and support our teachers provide, not only to their students but to the entire Carver community. Thank you for everything you do!
Next week, along with honoring our teachers, we are proud to celebrate our dedicated school nurses — Mrs. Showan and Mrs. Foley. We are grateful for their commitment to the health and well-being of our school community. Their work ensures our students are safe, supported, and cared for physically, emotionally, and socially. This essential foundation allows our students to focus on learning and reach their full potential.
Thank you, Mrs. Showan and Mrs. Foley, for the compassion, care, and difference you make every single day!
8th Grade Commencement Ceremony
We are planning an 8th Grade Commencement on June 18th from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the CMHS Auditorium to celebrate our students achievement and completion of middle school. In addition to presenting our traditional Crusader Pride Awards, all 8th grade students who are being promoted to high school will receive a certificate of completion. Families will be invited to the awards portion of the evening, which will be followed by a Spring Fling (dance) for 8th grade students from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Spring Fling
The 8th Grade Spring Fling Dance will be held on Thursday, June 18th from 6:30 - 9pm in the cafeteria. Student tickets cost $15 if purchased prior to May 29th, $20 if purchased between June 1 - 5th, and $30 if purchased on June 18th. Please contact Mr. Sullivan or Mr. Wechter if you need financial assistance. Students do not need a date, dress, or suit to attend the Spring Fling. Chicken tenders, french fries, and mozzarella sticks from Carver’s Mamma Mia’s will be served. Please check with Mamma Mia’s regarding food allergies and concerns. Tickets are on sale May 19th - June 5th in Mr. Wechter’s room.
Canobie Lake Park
The Eighth Grade Student Government is sponsoring a class trip to Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire. This trip is scheduled for Saturday, June 13th from 9am - 7:30pm. The cost of the trip is $73. Return permission slips to Mr. Wechter before homeroom on Friday, May 8th.
We will be hosting our ANNUAL BINGO BASH on Tuesday, June 23rd for the eighth grade class to celebrate their commencement from middle school. Beverages, ice cream, and snacks will be served. We are asking parents/guardians to donate gift baskets, gift cards, and/or prizes for the games. Ideas include: create themed baskets (multiple parents could be involved), gift cards, games, sports gear, Carver gear… items can be dropped off in the main office by Thursday, June 18th. We thank you in advance for your generosity and support of this event!
Save the Date for the following Senior Events:
Monday, May 18th - Last Day for Seniors - Cap and Gown Distribution, Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal, Senior Cook-Out, and Final Bell at 12:27 p.m.
Friday, May 22nd - Senior Parade at the Elementary School 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, May 27th - Senior Class Day - Academic Awards Assembly CMHS Auditorium 9:30 a.m. After the ceremony, lunch will be served on the front lawn under a tent for the members of the Class of 2026.
Thursday, May 29th - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal 9:45 a.m.
Thursday, May 29th - Convocation Dinner 6:00 p.m. and Awards Assembly in CMHS Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 31st - Graduation 10:00 a.m.
Please ensure your student gets a good night's sleep and eats a healthy breakfast on their MCAS testing date to ensure they can perform their best during each assessment. It is important for students to arrive to school on time with a fully charged Chromebook on the following MCAS dates:
Grade 6 Mathematics: May 12th & May 13th
Grade 7 Mathematics: May 5th & May 6th
Grade 8 Mathematics: May 7th & May 8th
Grade 8 STE: May 14th & May 15th
Grade 8 Civics: May 21st & June 4th
Grade 9 Introductory Physics June 2nd and 3rd
Grade 10 Math: May 19th and 20th
Tuesday, May 19th Block E Exam 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and Block D Exam 9:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Wednesday, May 20th Block B Exam 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and Block F Exam 9:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Thursday, May 21st Block A Exam 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and Block C Exam 9:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Friday, May 22nd Block G Exam 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and Make-Up Exams 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Students are expected to use the entire testing time for successful completion of their exams and should not be dismissed until the scheduled end of each exam. Seniors are not expected to report during an exam period when they are normally scheduled for an internship.
Final Exams will each count as 5% of a student’s final grade in each full-year course. Final Exams will count as 10% of a student's final grade in each semester course. Seniors who have a grade above 90 in a semester course are exempt from the exam.
NWEA - MAP Growth Assessment
Students in grades 6 - 8 will be taking the final round of MAP® Growth™ Assessments from NWEA. Reports will be mailed home to families before the end of the school year which provide data on student growth in math and reading as well as identify areas of of strength and opportunities for academic growth.
MAP Growth tests are unique, and adapt to student's responses in order to best measure individual's skill level. If a student answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results provide a complete picture of what each student knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level. Each test (reading and math) takes about an hour. Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about student's learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores that are generally ready for instruction in similar skills and topics, and then plan instruction accordingly.
For more information about MAP Growth, visit NWEA.org/familytoolkit.
The Environmental and Agricultural Sciences pathway is tailored for students who love exploring the natural world. In this hands-on, field-based program, students will have opportunities to work with a variety of different plant and animal systems and ecosystems. Students will explore the variety of unique local resources including wetlands, marine environments, cranberry bogs and forests. Throughout the pathway students will be introduced to various career fields in the environment and agriculture sector. Students will also learn skills they can apply in future academic studies or careers, such as field sampling techniques, soil and water testing, laboratory skills, data analysis, and horticultural techniques.
Please see the attached link for more information about the Environmental & Agricultural Science Pathway.
The Wellness pathway is designed to provide students an opportunity to focus on the functional human body and the impact of mental, emotional, and physical health on a person’s well being, while learning how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. When entering the wellness pathway, students will use new and interactive technology to enhance their learning by working with heart rate monitors, brand new spin bikes, the iMuscle app, and have access to our updated weight room. While in this pathway, students will work in a dynamic learning environment that will give students an opportunity to comprehend the information in a classroom setting, and then apply that information to hands-on experiences in the gymnasium. Students will be exposed to a variety of career options such as athletic trainers, fitness trainers, first responders (police department, EMT, & Firefighters) nurses, and nutritionists. Upon completion of this pathway, students will become certified in First/Aid, CPR, and AED use.
Please see the attached link for more information about the Health and Wellness Pathway.
