Marlborough Public Schools

🚨SAVE THE DATE🚨 The Marlborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (M-SEPAC) would like to invite the community to a Sensory Friendly Touch-A-Truck event on May 3rd! From 1PM to 3PM at Kane Elementary, come by to see fun demonstrations, resources, crafts, and more! For more information, please visit https://www.mps-edu.org/documents/virtual-backpack/m-sepac-touch-a-truck/775042 to view flyers for the event!

🎉 Exciting news from this weekend's robotics competition! Team X Squared (Andy, Atul, & Edgar) earned an impressive 1st place overall 🏆, showcasing their incredible skills and teamwork. Team Delta Squared (Maggie, Kathleen, & Angeles) also represented us proudly, finishing 28th. A huge congratulations to our talented students and their coach, Kyle Mager (an MHS alum)! 💡🤖👏 Way to go, Panthers! 🐾 #Robotics #PantherPride

To our Marlborough community: Please visit the following link for a message from Superintendent Mary Murphy: https://www.mps-edu.org/article/1983972

📢 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬! Our school committee is looking for a parent who is interested in serving on the Superintendent Search Committee. If you are interested please send an email to Patricia Brown at: 📧 Patricia.Brown@mps-edu.org

Good morning, Please click the following link to read Superintendent Mary Murphy's January 2025 Message to Families: https://www.mps-edu.org/article/1972690

Registration for the Marlborough Early Childhood Center 2025-2026 school year will open on January 13, 2025. To register your student, please visit The Early Childhood Center School Page, click on Menu, and scroll down to Registration Information. There, you will find detailed instructions on the registration process. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to director, Jill Regan, at jregan@mps-edu.org.

Do you have a child with an IEP or want to better understand how this essential document supports students? This free workshop is for you! ✨ 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐄𝐏 ✨ A Free Virtual Workshop for Parents and Professionals Join us for an informative presentation that dives into the IEP (Individualized Education Program), covering its development, each section, and how it supports students. Workshop Topics Include: ✔ Why the IEP is important ✔ Who is eligible for an IEP ✔ Strengths and Concerns ✔ Vision Statements ✔ IEP sections: PLEP A & B, Annual Goals, and Service Delivery Grid ✔ Differences between Accommodations and Modifications ✔ Response, Placement, and Consent ✔ Procedural Safeguards and more! About Your Host: Marlborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council and Marlborough Public Schools are excited to bring you this valuable resource. 📅 Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 🔗 Registration Link: https://fcsn.org/event/marlborough-understanding-the-iep/ If you need an interpreter, please email MarlboroughSEPAC@gmail.com to make your request. Let’s work together to better understand how the IEP can support your student’s success! 💻✨

🦃✨ Check out the incredible "Thankful Turkey" display in the main hall at MHS! 🦃✨ Our students came together to create this heartwarming collage with the message: “We are thankful for our MHS Staff!” Each feather is filled with handwritten notes from students, expressing their gratitude to the faculty members who’ve made a meaningful impact on their lives. 💙🍂 This display is a beautiful reminder of the strong bonds between our students and staff, especially during this season of gratitude. 🙌

Speaking of #TheMHSEdge and unique opportunities for our high schoolers... This past Friday, November 1st, Business/IT Teacher & BPA Advisor Ms. Jayne Haley brought 16 students to Bentley University for the "𝐈𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞?" conference. Students explored the CPA career path through interactive activities, panel discussions, and a networking lunch with accounting professionals. ✨ Fun fact: Ms. Haley is a proud Bentley alum! 🎓

Four of our Marlborough High School BPA officers recently attended the BPA Fall Leadership Conference at the AC Marriott in Worcester on October 30th! 🎉 This dynamic event focused on building essential soft skills, with interactive workshops that covered: 🗣️ 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐔𝐩! Led by the State Officer Team, this workshop brought fun and engaging activities to boost confidence and develop public speaking skills. 🌍 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬: DE&I is more than a trend—it’s a practice. Stephanie shared practical tips on creating inclusive spaces, ensuring everyone feels welcomed and valued. 💼 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞: Great leaders come in all styles! This session explored diverse leadership approaches, helping attendees discover their strengths and adapt to different situations. 📈 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐎𝐡 𝐌𝐲! Attendees learned how resumes are changing, the impact of LinkedIn, and how to grow their professional networks. Our BPA leaders are excited to bring these new skills back to MHS! 📸 Pictured: Ella Hobin, Samuel DeAzevevedo, Alejandro Sanchez, Nicholas Cerone.

Today, our Whitcomb staff proudly participated in White Cane Safety Day, raising awareness and advocating for individuals with visual disabilities. This district-wide effort highlights our commitment to inclusivity and support for all. #WhiteCaneSafetyDay #MPSCommunity #AdvocacyForAll

Today, students and staff across Marlborough Public Schools came together to raise awareness for White Cane Safety Day. Students wore white in solidarity, while staff members who pre-ordered special blue shirts proudly showed their support. The first photo shows the group of participants at MHS. The second features MHS Principal Dr. Riley and Athletic Department Administrative Assistant Nikki Fallon showcasing the front and back of the shirts. The final photo highlights one of the awareness posters placed around the school to spread the message. The shirts feature a bold design: Front: "The Blind" in large black letters, with "And Visually Impaired" underneath. Four silhouettes of individuals with canes and a guide dog walk across a crosswalk in front of the Capitol skyline, with "White Cane Day 2024" printed below. Back: The phrase "Tap, tap, tap all day, everywhere from work to play" appears in white, alongside a large white cane and the same phrase in braille, with poofy clouds floating around. White Cane Safety Day is observed annually in October to promote the independence of individuals with visual disabilities and advocate for equal access for all. #WhiteCaneSafetyDay #MPSCommunity #AdvocacyForAll

Today, the MHS Business & Information Technology Department, in collaboration with the Marlborough Rotary Club, Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses, proudly hosted the MHS Reality Fair for Marlborough High School juniors. This engaging program provides students with a practical understanding of the financial responsibilities they will encounter in the real world. At the Reality Fair, students receive a paycheck based on their career choice and make real-life decisions about housing, transportation, utilities, clothing, and more by visiting vendors stationed throughout the event. They'll also face the "Wheel of Fortune/Misfortune," simulating life's unexpected financial twists! This invaluable experience enhances financial literacy and equips students with the skills to make smarter financial decisions. Special thanks to Jayne Haley, Business & Information Technology Teacher at MHS, for organizing this impactful event! Learn more about this event: 🎥 https://youtu.be/lT3NmnErvTU?si=hR8H2O0ggqktZeKa

🌟 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐂'𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐚 𝐇𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬! 🌟 This past weekend, the Marlborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Fall Festival brought families together for a day of fun, beautiful weather, and community connection. 🎃 A special shout-out to the National Honor Society student volunteers for their kindness and hard work, as well as to the MPS custodians and translators who helped make the event run smoothly. Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors who contributed to making the festival such a smashing success. 🐾

📸 We’re excited to share photos from last week’s NHS induction ceremony 🎓 We're kicking things off with a group picture of our amazing NHS officers, who have shown outstanding leadership throughout the year. Congratulations to all of this year's inductees and returning members. Families and students can access ALL the pictures from the night through this shareable link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Q1fDDwPoR2MwfuHjsy3m74BmbzrE9PK_?usp=sharing

👉REGISTER NOW👈 The Marlborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council is excited to present an inclusive, sensory-friendly 𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 on 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏:𝟎𝟎-𝟑:𝟎𝟎 at 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥. Students of all ages and abilities and their families are welcome. Spots are limited so please register soon at: 🔗 https://forms.gle/cq7oi78mxziL7RQb7 Activities include: 🎃 Pumpkin Decorating 🧵Crafts 🥳 Games 🍽️ Seasonal Refreshments 📧 Please email marlboroughsepac@gmail.com with any questions, and follow the Marlborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council Facebook page for updates on this and future events.

🌟 Today, the English Learner (EL) Department at Marlborough High School held their annual EL Assembly in the Little Theater! 🌟 Our leadership, guidance team, EL staff, MHS teachers, and support staff came together to share everything MHS has to offer. From school expectations and policies to clubs, sports, and academic programs, students were introduced to key resources and opportunities. We were also thrilled to showcase the Seal of Biliteracy and post-grad pathways! 🎓💼 A special shoutout to our incredible MPS translation team, who provided real-time translation to ensure every student felt supported and informed. 💬🌍

🌟 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! 🌟 Boston Scientific’s 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 (BTF) program offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience for Black/African American students in grades 9-12. This immersive STEM mentoring and career prep program gives students the rare chance to tackle real-world challenges in fields like 3D printing, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and programming—all while working alongside industry professionals at 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬. 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔: - Hands-on STEM activities with access to cutting-edge prototyping labs and a machine shop - Monthly Saturday sessions with direct mentoring and networking opportunities - Professional development in resume writing, interview skills, public speaking, and more Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity! 🗓️ Registration closes September 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM Apply now at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFrH8PuPlAhGqya5z0VihTZmSQepFYtt/view?pli=1 For more information, contact our MHS Career Specialists: Amanda Chenier: achenier@mps-edu.org Jacqueline Coyle: jcoyle@mps-edu.org Take your first step into a transformative STEM experience with Boston Scientific! 🛠️🔬 #STEM #Mentorship #BTF #Marlborough #BostonScientific #FutureLeaders Boston Scientific

Two weeks ago, we kicked off the school year at Goodnow Elementary with our incredible new and returning staff! 🌟 Led by Principal Amy Mulkerin, the day included presentations from leadership, faculty introductions, and engaging activities to build excitement and teamwork for the year ahead. It was the perfect way to start making connections and set the tone for another successful year! #GoodnowElementary #TheMarlboroughWay

📸 Yesterday’s 2024 Labor Day Parade was a shining example of the Marlborough spirit! We are so proud of our MPS athletes, musicians, educators, school committee members, city officials, and volunteers who represented our schools with pride and enthusiasm. This annual tradition brings us all together, celebrating the unity and dedication that makes our community so special. Here’s to another year of Marlborough pride! 🌟 Many more photos are available using the link below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yht2cNagdJ4KtwGbD6HuOLPmPZ5wAMfC?usp=sharing