Important Dates:

April 20 - 24 - No School - April Vacation

District News:

Kindergarten Registration reminder: Have you registered your child for Kindergarten? If you have not, please visit as soon as possible: Family Resource Center, 189 Main St. 2nd Floor, Milford, MA 01757, phone 774-268-3843. Students must be five (5) years old on or before August 31 to enroll in Kindergarten.

Mark your calendars! Our annual School Day Games will be taking place on Thursday, May 14 at the Milford High School Track and Field. Please note that there will be a rain date of May 15. For those unfamiliar with "SDG," this is a day celebrating Special Olympics, Best Buddies, our student-athletes, and inclusion for the entire District. It is a truly inspiring day that showcases some of the best in our community. We are looking forward to celebrating another year of inclusion together! 

Our talented musicians from Grades 3-12 had an opportunity to showcase their talents and skills in front of two packed houses at the MHS Gym. On March 17, the Grades 5-12 Band Vertical Concert entertained a full house, while on March 18, the Grades 3-12 Strings Vertical Concert did the same. It’s so great for our families and students to be able to see where our musicians are headed... or how far they have come! Outstanding job by the band students and teachers!

Milford High School

A group of about 20 Milford High School students recently participated in the “Digital Divas” Technology Bootcamp hosted by Blue Mantis at Gillette Stadium. Courtesy photo

A group of about 20 Milford High School students recently participated in the “Digital Divas” Technology Bootcamp, hosted by Blue Mantis at Gillette Stadium. During the one-day event on March 3, students collaborated with peers from across the state to solve simulated cybersecurity attacks, working in teams as if they were employed by leading global technology companies such as Fortinet, Rubrik, and Lenovo. The experience provided hands-on exposure to real-world IT and cybersecurity challenges while connecting students with women that are leaders in the tech industry. A special thank you to Blue Mantis for hosting such a meaningful and inspiring day for our students! This is a great example of the type of opportunities Milford High students encounter as part of our efforts to get students exposure and experiences with a number of industries, careers, and pathways as they explore their post-graduate plans. Our MHS guidance staff, teachers, and particularly our Career Counselor & Work-Based Learning Coordinator Ms. Deb Monteiro seeks out these networking and events to show our students the wealth of possibilities that might interest them following their Milford High education.

Congratulations to the MHS Percussion Ensemble, directed by Ms. Jill Boday, for their outstanding performance at the annual RI Percussion Festival on Saturday, March 7. They earned an "Excellent" rating! Members of the Percussion Ensemble are: Marcelo Gomes da Silva, Diego Gomes, Chris Lalangui Ponce, Nick Lalangui Ponce, David Lopez Ochoa, Dan O'Leary, Caleb Ramnauth, Brenda Soares, Victor Topham, and Maggy Zou. 

Kyla Nashawaty and Lilah Driscoll represented Milford High School at the Hockomock League Leadership Executive Ambassador Program on March 11. This program helps student-athlete leaders from around the Hockomock League develop their skills in planning, leadership, and mentorship, while networking with athletic peers from our athletic conference to collaborate and build relationships. We’re proud of Kyla and Lilah for representing us so well as student-athlete leaders. Way to go girls!

On March 13-15, The MHS Cheer Team competed at AmeriCheer Internationals in Orlando, FL. This was their second National Title with AmeriCheer and first ever Grand National title. The team also won the “Show Your Spirit” Award. Courtesy photo

We have to highlight our National Champion MHS Cheer team! On March 13-15, they competed at AmeriCheer Internationals in Orlando, Florida. This was their second National Title with AmeriCheer and first ever Grand National title! The team competed in the Varsity All Music division against teams from New York and Massachusetts and won that division. They also won Grand Champions against 15 other teams from all over the east coast and Ohio, which means they had the highest score of any division that competed in that session. So much practice, time, and hard work went into this great accomplishment! The team also won the “Show Your Spirit” Award, which means not only did the girls cheer for themselves but they also supported other teams. This also includes the team’s family and friends, who brought the Milford Pride and spirit to the competition each day. A special high five to the senior cheerleaders capping their careers with a title!

MHS World Language Honor Societies’ Clothing Drive and More! Are you looking for somewhere to donate your items? If so, the Milford High School World Language Honor Societies is holding a CLOTHING AND MORE Drive through FUNDrive. The money raised by the donations will go towards the Milford High School World Language Honor Societies. You can drop off your clothing donations directly in our UHaul on Friday, April 17 between 3 and 4 p.m. at the side of the high school.

Please email Lydia Buckley at [email protected] with any questions!

Woodland Elementary School

The Milford Community School Use Program has a new program at Woodland: Newspaper Club. This has quickly become a hit among students at Woodland Elementary School! Participants have the opportunity to create their own articles, comics, recipes, games, and more. No matter the idea, every effort is made to include submissions in the newspaper to showcase as many student interests as possible. The first edition was released at the beginning of February, and a newspaper box will soon be placed in the Woodland Elementary School library allowing students and teachers to pick up their own copy. It’s a great read!

Brookside Elementary School

At Brookside School, Second Grade students have been learning how wells help many people gain access to clean water as part of their literacy unit titled, "Water for Everyone.” Students made a replica of a well to see how water can be drawn from underground using a pump. At the end, they used the well they created to explain, in writing, how the whole process works. The students had a lot of fun doing this hands-on project.

Memorial Elementary School

Keeping the musical spirit alive, Memorial School welcomed “Manguito: A Musical Journey through the Caribbean” to our school. Manguito is a dynamic musical group that focuses equally on teaching and performing the vibrant music of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. Their performance connected students to a rich Latin heritage — one that is important for all of us to preserve and pass on to younger generations. This performance was made possible through a generous grant from the Milford Cultural Council. We are grateful for their continued support of arts and cultural programming in our schools!

Memorial School kicked off Music in Our Schools Month with a wonderful Family Music Night! Students and families came together for an evening of music and movement activities. Thank you to our music teachers, Mrs. Sarah Rohde and Mrs. Ellen Samiagio, for organizing and creating such a special evening for our school community.

On March 13, the Memorial PTO hosted a Magic Show that was well attended and enjoyed by all. Thank you to the Memorial PTO for planning such a fun evening, and a special thank you to 99 Restaurant for their generous popcorn donation!

On March 18, Memorial hosted Family Reading Night: Reading Helps Your Mind Bloom! Students and families enjoyed milk and cookies, made bookmarks, and listened to stories read by our wonderful staff members. Every student took home a book to keep. Thank you to the Memorial staff for planning and volunteering their time to make the evening such a success!

Shining Star Early Childhood Center

Shining Star is celebrating their March Character Kids! Congratulations to Jack, Lady, Sebastian and Arlo for demonstrating kindness. And, hip, hip, hurray to Melissa for demonstrating bravery.

Shining Star’s Staff Spotlight shines on:

Ms. Nicole Landry. She is hardworking, intelligent, and organized, and full of empathy and kindness. She really takes the time to listen to her students and coworkers, which creates a calm, welcoming and supportive environment. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, offer words of encouragement, and support the people around her as best as she can. Students, colleagues, and friends are beyond lucky to spend time with someone like her.

Ms. Kaleigh Cole. Our students love classes with Ms. Cole. She makes class a fun and productive time, and they always come back with big smiles! She is supportive of colleagues, and excited about the progress our kids make. We’re lucky to work with her.

Ms. Michelle Gray. Ms. Gray is a wonderful, caring and dedicated teacher. Her kindness and commitment to the students is one to be admired and her passion and positivity is inspiring to be seen. She is so genuinely kind everyday. Thank you, Ms. Gray, for all you do, and your unwavering commitment to your students.

Ms. Kellie Nashawaty. Her kindness, creativity, and dedication to her work makes her worthy of recognition. Her commitment to her students is evident in every session as they always leave her office with the biggest smile on their faces. It is clear how much her students enjoy working with her, and the positive impact she has on them is undeniable. Kellie is an exceptional collaborator who is always open to sharing ideas and working toward common goals.

Ms. Robyn Gentilotti-Simone. She has a caring and nurturing way with all of the students she works with. She strives to get to know each student and will always find a way to connect with them. Robyn is a great problem solver and enjoys a challenge, especially when it comes to fixing equipment for our medically fragile students. She is wonderful to work with.

Submitted by Milford Public Schools