The Whitcomb School kicked off this wonderful exchange with a Welcome Assembly, where our talented Japanese exchange students took the stage to showcase their skills. Interim Superintendent Jason DeFalco, Ed.D., also shared inspiring words to embrace the spirit of this cultural journey. Our guests then plunged into an unforgettable experience, exploring our schools, connecting with our amazing students and teachers and discovering the rich tapestry that makes our city so vibrant and unique.
Their visit was a reminder that this exchange program is not just a trip but a remarkable opportunity to learn from one another and celebrate our diverse cultures, traditions and ways of life. We were truly honored to spend this week with our exchange program participants and look forward to many more years of friendship between our cities!
On Oct. 31, we closed out National School Principals Month with a celebration honoring the seven principals who help shape the culture of our schools.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our principals for their dedication to transforming education and building strong school communities. Together, they exemplify exceptional leadership.
Our student representatives from Whitcomb Middle School have safely returned from an incredible cultural exchange with Marlborough's sister city, Akiruno-shi, Tokyo, Japan.
Under the guidance of Advisor Jen Smith, Co-advisor Andrew Thain and Teaching Assistant Andreia Pontes, student delegates — Logan H., Wyatt B., Lucy L., Brooke K., and Benjamin S. — lived with host families and experienced everyday life in Japan.
From practicing the language and enjoying authentic cuisine to learning local customs and participating in school, their days were filled with unforgettable cultural experiences such as a city tour of Akiruno, traditional paper-making and relaxing at the local hot springs — a true immersion into Japanese tradition and hospitality. They were also recognized by the mayor as honorary citizens of Akiruno.
If you are a Whitcomb family interested in participating in this program or would like more information about what it entails, tune in to the Oct. 28 Marlborough School Committee meeting at 7:30 p.m., livestreamed at www.wmct-tv.com, where advisor Jen Smith and students will present on the exchange program.
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The Marlborough School Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. Agenda items include:
🇯🇵 Akiruno exchange program
🚌 Transportation update
🧑🎓 Strategic plan
Join us in person or tune in online. Preview the full agenda and find meeting details at www.mps-edu.org/MSC.
Celebrated in October, International White Cane Day celebrates the achievements of people who are blind and visually impaired and reminds people that the white cane is an essential tool for independence.
Marlborough Public Schools is proud to recognize our students who use long canes and our vision/braille paraprofessionals, such as Paraprofessional Andreia Pontes, who celebrated White Cane Day with student Benjamin S. for the eighth year in a row.
To learn more about White Cane Day and how you can help support our blind or low vision students and staff, visit www.mass.gov/mcb.
Newly appointed school committee member Chris DeMeo is the son of a career teacher and comes from a family of educators. For Chris, finding and doing what's most important is what life is all about. Not only is he an active parent to a Marlborough Public Schools student, but he also serves as a PTO member and is involved with Marlborough Youth Soccer.
Now, as he takes on this new role on the Marlborough School Committee, his focus will be on ensuring that every Marlborough kid and family is served and educated with enthusiasm, integrity and authenticity, and nothing less. Chris will serve until December 2027, the remainder of the unexpired term left by the untimely passing of Heidi Matthews.
The Marlborough School Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 14. Agenda items include:
📄 Strategic plan proposal
📝 MCAS results
📚 Special education data
Join us in person or tune in online. Preview the full agenda and find meeting details at www.mps-edu.org/MSC.
All Marlborough Public Schools offices and buildings will be closed on Oct. 13.
Looking for something to do during the three-day weekend? Want to plan for the rest of the fall and winter? We’ve got you covered! Visit www.mps-edu.org/flyers to find local community events and activities.
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
📡 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.
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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