Important Dates:

March 14 - Early Release, All schools

April 18 - No School - Good Friday

April 21-25 - No School - April Vacation

District

During this January’s Early Release day, the Milford Public Schools staff gathered at MHS for the third session in a lecture series with Dr. Sharroky Hollie from the Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (CCRTL). Dr. Hollie continues to work with our staff on the mindset, skills, reflection, and response that is required to build a community of learners amongst a group of students with vastly different experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and languages. Talking to, relating with, and teaching students who have such different lived experiences from ourselves and each other demands different approaches in the classroom and in our schools if we want our students to achieve the successful outcomes we all hope for them to achieve. Dr. Hollie has given us much to think about and work on in previous sessions, and we look forward to our continued partnership with him and the CCRTL.

The Multilingual Parent Advisory Council had a big night on Jan. 29. Nearly 70 parents and caregivers attended the MPAC meeting. Two informational sessions were held in addition to the childcare room.  Session/Option 1 featured the Youth Center and director Jen Ward. Ms. Ward presented about the center in general, how it is funded, after school and summer programs offered, and ways the MYC interacts with the Milford community. Session 2 featured Director of English Language Learner Program Jenn Noorjanian. Ms. Noorjanian presented various opportunities for adult ESOL classes, including in-person, online, self-facilitated, and for-cost options.  

At Woodland and Milford High, a group of randomly selected fourth grade students and 12th grade students participated in the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) this week. This test provided macro data at the state and national level and is used in the creation of the National Report Card. The students selected (by DESE) are intended to represent a true cross section of our student body. Thank you to all the students who participated and gave it their best effort!

The fall 2025 Kindergarten registration packet pickup was Feb. 5, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Milford High School atrium/cafeteria. We had 203 families come to register their child for Kindergarten! This is a phenomenal turnout! However, each year of student enrollment is usually around 325 students, so more families still need to complete their child's enrollment paperwork. If you missed the Kindergarten packet pickup, please visit the Family Resource Center (FRC) at 189 Main Street, 2nd floor, at your earliest convenience. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Public parking is located on Main Street or behind the building off of either Fayette Street or Exchange Street. If you would like to call ahead, please contact the FRC Manager at 774-268-3843. Thank you!

The Milford Family & Community Network will be hosting the 27th Annual Family Fun and Disability Awareness Fai on March 15 at Milford High School from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be interactive exhibits and information from community and educational programs, health care professionals, social services, small businesses, early education and care providers and more!

Milford High School Best Buddies Sponsors are Needed! Milford High School Best Buddies will be hosting our 10th annual beauty pageant for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities from the Milford Area! We are looking for sponsors, all donations (raffle baskets, items, gift cards, etc.) and donations of time and service. If you are interested please reach out to Lexi Forgit ([email protected]).

On January 23, a group of 19 MHS students visited the Job Corps campus in Grafton. This trip was an opportunity for the students to explore potential career pathways and learn more about the educational and vocational training programs offered at Job Corps. The visit was particularly important because it provided these students with firsthand exposure to a variety of trades and career options that they might not have previously considered. Job Corps is a federally funded program that offers free education and vocational training for young people aged 16 to 24. During the visit, the students learned about the diverse trades available at Job Corps. These include programs in healthcare, construction, automotive technology, advanced manufacturing, culinary arts, and more. The instructors and staff provided detailed explanations about each trade, the training involved, and the potential career opportunities available upon completion. The tour concluded with a delicious lunch in the Job Corps cafeteria, prepared by students in the culinary arts program. This was a highlight of the visit, as it allowed our students to see the skills and professionalism demonstrated by their peers in the culinary field.

Stacy Middle School

Stacy Middle School marked the 90th day of school with a fun and nostalgic twist—students and staff dressed up in their best '90s-inspired outfits to celebrate the best decade ever! From flannel shirts and scrunchies to bright neon colors and baggy jeans, the school was filled with '90s vibes, bringing energy and excitement to the milestone day.

Stacy Middle Grade 7 Science students took on an exciting egg drop challenge, testing their engineering skills and problem-solving abilities. One of Ms. Mele’s class' egg survived a 31 foot drop, and one of Ms. Haley’s remained intact even from 34 feet!

Stacy Middle School student, Giovanni Montecalvo, recently earned a top-ten spot at the state’s annual Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Competition. The seventh grader represented District 8 and advanced to the state’s competition on Jan. 26. In addition to his district-level recognition, Giovanni will be honored at a ceremony in March hosted by Milford VFW Post Commander Steve Petak as an “outstanding young spokesperson of the future” for his essay submission.

Eighth-grade Service Ambassadors representing the Commonwealth’s 351 cities and towns kicked-off a year of youth-led service with Project 35  last Saturday. This year’s Class includes Yati Tint, an eighth grader at Stacy Middle School, representing Milford. Project 351, a nonprofit organization, annually unites a class of unsung heroes for a transformative year of leadership development, enrichment, and impact through unifying statewide service campaigns. Dr. Caridad Lopez, Principal of Stacy Middle School, shared, “We were honored to select Yati Tint as our school’s Ambassador to Project 351. Yati is a very kind, compassionate, respectful and hardworking student. She is always willing to help others in her class. We are proud of her current accomplishments and looking forward to her further contributions as a model student and leader." Way to go Yati! Stacy and the MPS are proud of you!

Woodland Elementary School

Woodland students had the opportunity to virtually meet with Astronaut Clayton Anderson. Astronaut Anderson spent more than 167 days in space serving aboard the International Space Station completing 6 spacewalks. He has also served in various other roles with NASA. Thank you to Woodland STEM Teacher Mr. Kurt Shady for organizing this event and thank you to the Woodland PTO for supporting it.

Woodland Fourth Graders visited Gillette Stadium to learn about architecture and bridge design while also taking a tour of the Patriots Hall of Fame. Thank you to Ms. Pivonka and the fourth grade faculty for organizing this trip! A huge shout out goes to the Woodland PTO for financially supporting it. 

Ms. Sarah Boyle, Tech Integration Specialist for MPS, delivered over 1,000 Valentines to the radio station Mix104.1 to give to Karson & Kennedy’s “Valentines for Veterans” program. It was organized by Ms. Boyle and Ms. Laura Dolan, Counselor at Woodland. Students at Woodland and Memorial were asked to make Valentines. Two full boxes were delivered! They were distributed to various Veterans organizations in MA by the radio station hosts.

Brookside Elementary School

Milford's Animal Control Officer Keith Haynes visited first grade classrooms at Brookside to kick off a Project Based Learning Unit on animals. He spoke to the different types of animals found in Milford, how to identify if they are rabid, animal safety, and the tools and equipment he uses as part of his job. Grade 1 students will be researching animals found in the MIlford area, their habitats, and how their body features help them to survive.

Brookside students had their artwork and poetry on display at Rail Trail Flatbread Company during the month of February.

Shining Star Early Childhood Center

Shining Star is very proud to congratulate the January Star Student Character Traits for the month of January! Congratulations to the following Responsible Star Students: Yaksha from Ms. Pedersen's class, Kai from Mrs. Riordan's class, and Hailey from Mrs. Verdura's class. Hip-hip hurray to the following Star Students who displayed Acts of Kindness to their peers: Mason from Ms. Tomaso's room, Gabriel and Joao from Mrs. Austin's room, Vada from Mrs. Riordan's class, and Nicolas from Mrs. Gray's room. Finally, way to go, Star Student Kaylee from Ms. Pedersen's room for displaying Cooperative traits.

Shining Star Early Childhood Center hosted an Art Extravaganza on Feb. 10, highlighting the preschool students’ Artwork. The extravaganza was well attended by our families! Our families were impressed with our Stars’ creativity.