All of our achievements wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of everyone in our district. We’ve shared some incredible memories, and we can’t wait to see what adventures and opportunities 2026 has in store for us!









Our schools look forward to welcoming students and teachers back on Jan. 5. Enjoy a healthy and happy winter break!

Thanks to generous donations from our bus drivers and transportation vendor, our students can start a new school day on the right foot.

Organized by our dedicated school staff, the night featured flag displays representing the various countries of origin for our students and staff, along with a delicious spread of traditional dishes that allowed everyone to experience flavors from around the globe. The evening also included a book fair to encourage our students' love for reading and support literacy. Additionally, students participated in various raffles, with amazing prizes generously donated by our community.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who contributed to our raffles and to the many volunteers who dedicated their time and effort to make this event a success. Your support is invaluable, and our Richer School community is truly grateful for your contributions that help us come together and celebrate our diversity!










Since 2008, the members of Marlborough High School's Voices ReChoired have shared their passion for music and storytelling through their performances. This close-knit group can often be seen singing in stairwells, dancing in the chorus room or driving around town with their music playing loudly.
You can meet the students and the director of Voices ReChoired, along with special guests, at their annual Winter Concert at 7 p.m. on Dec. 18 in the MHS Little Theater. Come and enjoy a Pitch Perfect ending to the 2025 season!
Since 2008, the members of Marlborough High School's Voices ReChoired have shared their passion for music and storytelling through their performances. This close-knit group can often be seen singing in stairwells, dancing in the chorus room, or driving around town with their music playing loudly.
You can meet the students and the director of Voices ReChoired, along with special guests, at their annual Winter Concert at 7 p.m. on Dec. 18 in the MHS Little Theater. Come and enjoy a Pitch Perfect ending to the 2025 holiday season!

The sessions offered a variety of topics aimed at improving teaching and learning throughout the district. From brainstorming sessions to hands-on activities, we focused on discovering new ways to enhance our schools.
Thank you to our presenters for sharing their expertise and to our attendees for their commitment to transforming education!







🧑🎓 Student Advisory Committee presentation
🏦 FY27 budget update
🏫 DESE Special Education site visit
Preview the full agenda and find meeting details at www.mps-edu.org/MSC.
Congratulations to all of these remarkable students! A big thank you also goes out to their families for supporting them in reaching this milestone. Keep up the great work!

Regular business hours and classes will resume on Dec. 1.
We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Richer had 28 girls participate in this empowering program, which was made possible by the support of volunteer coaches Brittney Guillotte, Aly Sweitzer, Haylie Taylor and Stefanie Wadman, as well as running buddies Allison Gonska, Paige Miller, Michelle Taylor and Principal Lisa Richards. Some Richer GOTR alums even made an appearance to cheer on our students.
Congratulations to all team members and volunteers. We can't wait for the spring season!




Stay tuned for our next event, featuring card-making for local community helpers and heroes!
They met real helpers from our Marlborough community, including a construction worker, an architect, a firefighter, the mayor, our principal, a nurse, a dentist and our cafeteria manager. Each special guest read a book to our students, making learning fun, meaningful and memorable.
Thank you to our guests for volunteering their time!






With encouragement from Ms. Zouharis, student Valeria entered the 2025-26 Annual Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest and won the top prize of $100 in the local competition. This contest prompted students ages 11-13 to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. The theme for this year was “Together As One.” The contest was judged based on three criteria: originality, artistic merit and the expression of the theme.
Valeria, along with her father and Ms. Zouharis, enjoyed a dinner provided by the Marlborough Lions Club, held at the Marlborough Public Library, where she was awarded the prize money and a certificate. Ms. Zouharis was also honored with a certificate for her exemplary teaching.
Congratulations to Valeria and Ms. Zouharis!

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.


During the 2024-2025 school year, Richer and Jaworek Elementary Schools achieved an impressive 85% participation rate in their free breakfast and lunch program. This success is thanks to our dedicated kitchen staff, who provide delicious and nutritious meals every school day.
All our schools offer free breakfast and lunch to every student. We encourage you to motivate your child to participate so we can reach 100% participation in each building this school year!

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.

On Tuesday, Richer School students had the honor of participating in the Marlborough District Court's Cultural Appreciation Day.
Every year, courts across the state celebrate Cultural Appreciation Week. For the past few years, the Marlborough Court has recognized this occasion by collecting and showcasing student artwork that embodies their perspectives on cultural diversity and inclusion. This year, the Marlborough Court was designated as a signature court. Marlborough Probation Officer and cultural champion Ashley Losapio invited Richer students to not only display their artwork but also perform at the celebration, which focused on the theme "Access and Justice: We All Stand Together."
We extend our gratitude to Judge Meghan Spring and Senator Eldridge for answering questions from our curious students, and we appreciate the entire court staff for their warm hospitality!






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.

