Milford Public Schools update

Important Dates

May 16 - Last full day of school for MHS Seniors

May 23 - Early release - all schools

May 26 - No school - Memorial Day

June 1 - Milford High School Graduation

June 16 - Last day of school for Shining Star Early Childhood Center

June 17 - Last day of school for MHS, Stacy Middle, Brookside, and Memorial - Early release

June 18 - Last day of school for Woodland - Early release

District News

A team of Milford educators visited the MA Statehouse to help advocate for additional funding to provide “high dose” 1:1 Literacy Tutoring for students. At Memorial and Brookside, students identified for this additional reading support as part of the Ignite Reading Program, generously funded by a grant from the One8 Foundation, have been receiving this targeted instructional support several times a week. (Thank you, One8!) We have observed some very promising gains and outcomes amongst our students. Our team, led by Dir. of Literacy Carol Svirsky, Memorial Asst. Principal Samantha Hinnant, and Memorial Teacher Kathleen Ballard, shared stories of success, supported by data proving student gains in reading. We’d love to see this continue with additional budget funding via the Legislature. Several First and Second graders have graduated from the Ignite Reading Program and many more are nearing graduation.

Save the Date! Milford Special Olympics presents the annual School Day Games on Thursday, May 29, with a rain date of May 30. Athletes and their buddies will be competing in lots of fun and exciting games at the Milford High Turf.  

Milford High School

The MHS Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program for the spring is underway! In partnership with the NE Laborers’ Union and MassDOT, MHS students are getting hands-on training and exploring various pathways to careers in the trades.

Students from the Milford High School World Language Honor Societies worked hard to collect clothing and household items as part of the Clothing and More Drive. The goal was to raise funds to support World Language programs and make a positive impact in our community — and they delivered! Thanks to the students’ dedication and the generous donations from students, families, and staff, they successfully filled a U-Haul truck with items. On April 11, these amazing students came together to help load the truck with everything collected — showing true teamwork, leadership, and commitment to service. Extending a special thank you to Motuzas Automotive & U-Haul in Upton for generously donating the use of the U-Haul truck. Their support made this project possible! The World Language teachers are very proud of their students’ efforts and grateful to everyone who contributed to making this fundraiser a success!

Senior Class of 2025 Activities Schedule

May 16 - Last full day of school

May 19-22 - Senior Final Exams

May 21 - Senior Athletic Awards

May 23 - Mock Accident

May 23 - Senior Prom and After-Prom Party

May 27 - Cap and Gown Day

May 28 - Senior Carnival

May 28 - Senior Awards Night

May 29 - Senior Night

June 1 - Milford High School Graduation

Stacy Middle School

In March, over 100 eighth-grade students at Stacy Middle School participated in AAPPL (Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages) testing as part of their World Language or Heritage Language classes with language teachers Ms. Maria Calvillo and Ms. Holly Davoren. Students demonstrated their skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Spanish or Portuguese. This marks the first time Stacy students have taken the AAPPL test, and their performance was a proud moment for the school. Their scores will help them better understand their language development, and many students earned certificates recognizing their achievements. Several were honored with the Multilingual in Milford certificate, celebrating their progress toward multilingualism, while others received the Biliteracy Pathway Certificate at the Participation, Attainment, or Achievement level — an important step toward earning the prestigious Seal of Biliteracy in the future. These students approached this challenge with maturity, determination, and enthusiasm. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and success!

Shoutout to our Grade 8 Team! A huge thank you and congratulations to our 8th-grade staff! Both the Washington, D.C. trip and Heritage Week were a big success. We appreciate all the planning, coordination, and care from Stacy staff and families that went into making these experiences meaningful and memorable for our students.

Woodland Elementary School

Woodland hosted its annual Math and Literacy Night on March 27. It was a wonderful experience and the staff at Woodland was grateful to see all the families that were able to join us.

Woodland Elementary School hosted a student Art Fair on April 15. Woodland was temporarily turned into an Art Museum highlighting the work of our students. It was all very impressive! A huge shoutout to Ms. Delaney and Ms. Duarte for organizing this wonderful event! 

Brookside Elementary School

MHS wrestlers were Mystery Readers at Brookside. This is a great community connection between schools, and our First Grade students loved looking up to our MHS students! Thank you Ms. Oliva and Ms. Mitchell Hartford for arranging this event!

Brookside Grade 1 students held a virtual meeting with author and illustrator Pete Oswald, who wrote the children's book, Hike. Mr. Oswald talked with our students about his process as a writer and artist in getting ideas from his head onto the page. 

Brookside held its annual Fun Run in early April. Students ran various laps around the gymnasium that was all neon and a-glow! Brookside raised over $18,000 for this fundraiser! This will assist in funding field trips for next year. Thank you to Brookside staff, families, and PTO for a fun and successful event.

Brookside held its third annual Poetry Party in honor of National Poetry Month! Each class recited a Poem that they had been practicing to an audience of peers and staff. This promotes reading skills, listening skills & public speaking, along with building self confidence!

Framingham State University Graduate Students presented a lesson to Brookside Kindergarten classes about healthy eating habits and nutrition. Thank you Nurse Gray for organizing this!

Brookside is taking donations for the Milford Animal Control Officer as part of a unit of study on Animals and Habitats. The Animal Control Office is in need of dog food, leashes, paper towels, and bleach. Collections are being taken in the Brookside Lobby. 

Memorial Elementary School

Memorial Elementary School was excited to honor over 60 students who completed 100% of their ST Math journey! Wow! Way to go mathematicians!

Memorial Elementary School first grade students enjoyed a "Project Smile Dental Presentation" from the Blackstone Valley Technical dental students. The first grade students rotated through four different learning stations: Arts and Crafts, Oral Hygiene Instruction, Nutrition and a "Visit to the Dentist."

Memorial Elementary School celebrated over 200 students who completed an eight week Books and Beyond Reading Program! Our students were "bookworms" and collectively read over 11,000 books! 

Shining Star Early Childhood Center

Families interested in registering their child for the Shining Star Early Childhood Center for the 2025-2026 school year should email the SSEC Main Office for a registration packet. Registration is currently underway. All students must be 3 years old by 08/31/25 in order to register for a placement.

Shining Star’s Annual Invention Convention took center stage as part of our exciting "Imagine It, Make It" theme! Each class received a large cardboard box, sparking a flurry of creativity as students brainstormed what to build. After narrowing down their ideas to three options, they voted on the structure they wanted to create. From there, the real fun began! Students crafted detailed blueprints and designed smaller replicas of their projects. Then, working together, they tackled the challenge of constructing stable, functional structures out of cardboard. This year’s creations were nothing short of impressive! Highlights included a chicken nugget food truck with a variety of dipping sauces, a bustling car wash, a giant LEGO man, a pizza shop offering whole pizzas and slices, a car with seating for four, a candy shop, an ice-cream shop with a variety of flavors to choose from, an aquarium, and a farm complete with a barn, cow, horse, pig, and chicken coop. Families were invited to come see these incredible projects up close, and they were blown away by the collaboration and creativity on display. Our Stars truly shined, demonstrating outstanding teamwork, planning, and imagination throughout the entire process.