Did you know that we have a student exchange program with our sister city, Akiruno, Japan?

On Tuesday, advisors Jen Smith and Andrew Thain, who are leading the 2025 exchange program, hosted a breakfast party to say "sayonara" before their trip on Thursday. Our five student delegates practiced their Japanese speeches, while families made final travel preparations. Former advisors and other staff members, including interim Superintendent Jason DeFalco, stopped by with sage advice and encouraging words.

Thanks to the help of Ayako Barnum, a parent volunteer and their Japanese culture teacher, our students, advisors and teaching assistant Andreia Pontes are well-prepared for a week-long immersive cultural experience
3 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
Interim Superintendent Jason Defalco and Ayako Barnum, a parent volunteer, stand and chat behind a table set with various breakfast items. A banner that reads "Marlborough-Akiruno Sister City Partnership" is displayed in front.
Japanese student exchange program Advisor Jen Smith takes a selfie with five student delegates and two staff members.
A student delegate recites his speech in Japanese at a podium.
A student delegate recites her speech in Japanese at a podium.
A student delegate recites his speech in Japanese at a podium.
A student delegate recites her speech in Japanese at a podium.
A student delegate recites his speech in Japanese at a podium.
Japanese student exchange program advisors and teaching assistant Andreia Pontes pose for a group photo wearing matching shirts.
Our first Walking Wednesday of the school year was a great success. The event began with a stretching session led by Assistant Superintendent R.J. Skaza, Ed.D., followed by Interim Superintendent Jason DeFalco, Ed.D., leading the group on the walk to school.

All Richer School students, staff and families are invited to join us at our Walking Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m. in the parking lot of the 99 Restaurants. Embrace the fresh air and good company as we step into a new school day together!
3 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
Students and family members walk on the sidewalk outside the Richer School.
A Richer School mom smiles while talking to Interim Superintendent Jason DeFalco outside.
Two Richer School teachers smile and talk to students outside.
Assistant Superintendent RJ Skaza forms a huddle with Richer School students outside.
A Richer School student stands and smiles next to a minivan. A family member stands next to him, holding his backpack.
A Richer School mom stands outside with her son.
A Richer School student and her mom hold hands and smile outside.
A Richer School student wearing glasses and a ponytail holds on to a stroller, smiling at a baby.
A Richer School mom kneels on the sidewalk, holding onto her son, who stands and hugs her.
The Marlborough School Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 30. Agenda items include:

📡 District communications
🎓 High school updates
📄 Organizational chart
🚌 Transportation update

Join us in person or tune in online. Preview the full agenda and find meeting details at www.mps-edu.org/MSC.
3 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
Two Marlborough School Committee members pose for a group photo in the Whitcomb Commons.

At Marlborough High School, we have clearly defined academic expectations. We offer a variety of career pathways and educational offerings, including Advanced Placement classes, honors coursework and College Preparatory classes. Additionally, we encourage students to engage in learning beyond the classroom through inclusive, student-driven clubs and activities.


During Thursday's open house, students and families had the opportunity to explore all these options and tour the building. If you missed the MHS open house, visit www.mps-edu.org/MHS to learn more about our offerings or schedule a tour. #ChooseMHS

3 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
A stack of Marlborough High School brochures.
A student and two adults stand talking and smiling near a flight of stairs.
An MHS staff member stands in a hallway talking to a student and her mother.
An MHS employee stands and talks with two students.
MHS Principal Stephen Sierpina sits at a table with two staff members inside the MHS library.
Two students sit at a bake sale table while adults stand nearby smiling and talking with them.
An adult wearing a Marlborough sports t-shirt and hat talks to a woman. A Marlborough High School backdrop is behind them.
An MHS student helps a young girl play Uno with a group of students in the MHS cafeteria.

On Wednesday, we celebrated a significant occasion as we proudly welcomed 60 new members into the Marlborough High School National Honor Society. These remarkable students made a commitment to uphold and promote the organization's high ideals of scholarship, service, leadership and character, which serve as the foundation for their academic success.

We are proud of our new inductees, as well as our returning NHS members, whose dedication inspires us all. A special thank you to their adviser, Ms. Jo-Anne Sawyer, for her unwavering support and guidance.

Congratulations to all for this outstanding achievement!

3 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
Three new NHS members pose for a group photo at the NHS table.
Interim Superintendent Jason DeFalco smiles as he stands at a podium.
An NHS officer speaks during the candle ceremony at the 2025 NHS induction.
Four NHS members pose for a group photo outside the Whitcomb auditorium.
Two NHS officers stand on stage with their right hands raised, leading the NHS pledge.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at "Super Saturday," a brand-new monthly video series that showcases news from the Marlborough Public Schools in collaboration with WMCT-TV.

Episode 1 will be released on Sept. 20. Anchored by Interim Superintendent Jason DeFalco, this episode features exclusive updates from the principal of Marlborough High School, along with insights from the principal of Goodnow Elementary School.

Visit www.wmct-tv.com and connect with WMCT-TV across all channels to get notified when the episode drops!

3 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
WMCT-TV's Mike Lawton directs Interim Superintendent Jason DeFalco and Assistant Superintendent Jody O'Brien during a taping of Super Saturday.
Our first Fitness Friday of the school year, hosted by Kane Elementary School, kicked off today! These events are open to all students and families of Kane School who want to walk or bike to school together, with guidance from our school leadership, crossing guards, and the Marlborough Police Department.

Meet us every Friday during the school year at 8:20 a.m. at the Wayside Athletic Club parking lot to get some steps in and build community with other students and families.

For more information, visit www.mps-edu.org/Kane.
4 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
Kane School Assistant Principal, Marlborough Police Department staff members, students, and family members pose for a group photo outside in front of the Kane School sign after walking during a Fitness Friday event.
Today, we pause to remember the victims and honor the heroes of September 11, 2001—a day that holds immense significance in our nation's history.

We reflect on the courage, compassion and resilience that emerged on 9/11 and in the days that followed. We will never forget, and we will always remember.
4 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
A man in uniform holds the American flag as a procession of veterans follows.

The Marlborough School Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 9. Agenda items include:

📚 Literacy supervisor introduction
🏫 Richer School building project
📑 Strategic plan

Join us in person or tune in online. Preview the full agenda and view all meeting details at www.mps-edu.org/MSC.

4 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
Two Marlborough School Committee members pose for a group photo in the Whitcomb Commons.

Fall Sports at MHS and Whitcomb are fast approaching!

To be eligible you must be registered here and you must have a copy of your most recent physical on file. An acceptable physical only lasts 13 months and must be dated on or more recently than 7/15/2024. Try-Outs schedules will be released in the coming days. Visit https://www.mps-edu.org/page/athletics for more information.

Go Panthers!

5 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
Bus information for students enrolled in summer programming is now available. Please check the Summer Programs page on the MPS website to identify your bus route and stop. https://www.mps-edu.org/o/mps/page/summer-programs If you have any questions or concerns, please visit the Summer Programs page and contact your program’s coordinator.
6 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
Summer Bus Routes
📢Attention Marlborough Community🚨 Marlborough Public Schools are now hiring Crossing Guards for the 2025-26 school year at several of our school locations. For more information, please visit the link below to learn more and apply! https://mpsedu.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5231683
7 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
We're hiring crossing guards for marlborough public schools
🎉Congratulations to our Marlborough High School Class of 2025 Graduates! 🎉 Want to relive the ceremony, or maybe missed out on being able to attend? Watch it all right here, provided by WMCT: https://www.youtube.com/live/sj4FGqmab8U?si=yo8sxqOhvv5UlSN8
7 months ago, 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!
9 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
🎉 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
11 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
Our MHS Robotics Teams proudly pose together after a recent competition.
To our Marlborough community: Please visit the following link for a message from Superintendent Mary Murphy: https://www.mps-edu.org/article/1983972
11 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
📢 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
11 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
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
11 months ago, Marlborough Public Schools
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.
12 months ago, Jill Regan - ECC Director
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! 💻✨
about 1 year ago, Marlborough Public Schools
Understanding the IEP Flyer in English
Understanding the IEP flyer in Spanish
Understanding the IEP flyer in Portuguese
Understanding the IEP flyer in Hatian Creole