District

During the 2023-2024 school year, the Milford Public School District is developing the next Milford Public School District Strategic Plan, as well as the 2024 Student Opportunity Act Three-year Plan. There will be numerous and varied opportunities throughout the year, including surveys, focus groups, interviews, and committees, for school community members to share their hopes, dreams, and needs. The district will reach out to the school community frequently to come together to share diverse perspectives as part of the strategic planning process. The district believes that every Milford community member has unique assets and viewpoints necessary to drive the strategic planning process.

The strategic planning process will draw from a number of sources including the current strategic plan, the equity audit in partnership with Center for Leadership and Educational Equity (CLEE), the reimagining high school project in partnership with the Barr Foundation, school improvement plans, the portrait of a graduate, long range facilities plan, and departmental plans. The Milford Public Schools will draw from these sources and your feedback to develop the next plan.

Recently we have asked for input for both the Equity Audit and the Reimagining High School Project. The district will provide additional opportunities for participation soon. If you have any questions about the strategic planning process, please email Dr. Consigli, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, at [email protected].

The Kindergarten 2024 Registration Packet Pick Up is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, at Milford High School Cafeteria, located at 31 West Fountain Street, Milford, MA (at the rear of the school). In the event of snow, the alternative date is Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. The pick-up time is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Parents or guardians are required to complete the first page of the packet during the pick-up. For households where languages other than English are spoken, a future language screening appointment will be scheduled, and Portuguese and Spanish interpreters will be available.

Save the Date:

1/1-New Year’s Day - No School-School Offices Closed

1/ 2-School Resumes

1/4-School Committee Meeting

1/12-Early Release K-12-PreK Closed-School Offices Open

1/15-Martin Luther King Day- School Closed-School Offices Closed

1/18-School Committee Meeting

DMH Behavioral Health Hotline

The Department of Mental Health has launched a new Behavioral Health Help Line that people can call or text at 833-773-2445. The helpline can help individuals and families navigate the behavioral health system and access treatment, including mobile crisis services. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in more than 200 languages. For more information, please see the FAQ. Anyone with questions or concerns about the helpline can email the helpline director at [email protected].

Spanish:

El Departamento de Salud Mental ha lanzado una nueva línea, Behavioral Health Help Line (Línea de Ayuda de Salud Mental) a la que se puede llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto al 833-773-2445. Está disponible 24 horas al día, siete días a la semana en más de 200 idiomas. La línea de ayuda puede ayudar a personas y familias a navegar por el sistema de salud del comportamiento y acceder a tratamiento, incluyendo servicios móviles de crisis. Para más información, consulte FAQ (preguntas frecuentes). Cualquier persona que tenga preguntas o dudas sobre la línea de ayuda puede enviar un correo electrónico al director de la línea de ayuda a [email protected].

Portuguese:

O Departamento de Saúde Mental lançou uma nova Behavioral Health Helpline (Linha de Ajuda de Saúde Comportamental) em que as pessoas podem ligar ou enviar mensagens de texto para 833-773-2445. Ela está disponível 24 horas por dia, sete dias por semana, em mais de 200 idiomas. A linha de ajuda pode ajudar indivíduos e famílias a navegar o sistema de saúde comportamental e acessar tratamentos, incluindo o serviço de crise com atendimento pelo celular. Para mais informações, consulte o FAQ (perguntas frequentes). Qualquer pessoa com dúvidas ou perguntas sobre a linha de ajuda pode enviar um e-mail ao diretor da linha de ajuda em [email protected]. 

Milford High School

Milford High School Students recognized as AP Scholars and AP Scholars with Distinction.

Advanced Placement (AP) courses represent a rigorous academic curriculum for high school students seeking a college-level educational experience. These courses cater to individuals who demonstrate academic preparedness and a proactive motivation to engage with advanced coursework. Culminating in the AP Exams conducted after each course, these assessments serve as a comprehensive measure of students' mastery of collegiate material. Students who score three or greater on an AP exam often attain college credits, which may facilitate placement into more advanced courses within a collegiate setting. With great pride, the Milford School Community extends our congratulations to the distinguished Milford High School students who have earned the prestigious AP Scholar Award, a testament to their dedication and scholarly achievements in pursuing academic excellence.

Student Name/Scholar Award

Blackwell; Liam B./AP Scholar

Colonetti; Vinicius G./AP Scholar with Honor

Consigli; Louis F./AP Scholar

DiGiando; Andrew S./AP Scholar with Distinction

Dutcher; Domenic J./AP Scholar

Gomes; Arthur G./AP Scholar Hann; Dawson R./AP Scholar

Howes; Shane/AP Scholar

Lawrence; Nathan D./AP Scholar with Honor

Leite; Sarah A./AP Scholar with Honor

Liatsos; Elizabeth M./AP Scholar

Maddock; Benjamin Q./AP Scholar

Raval; Vedi N./AP Scholar

Sutherland; Elsie E./AP Scholar with Honor

Wengal; Sarah J./AP Scholar with Honor

Williams; Maeve E./AP Scholar with Honor

Zheng; Yu Xin/AP Scholar

Scholar Award Key:

AP Scholar: Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams

AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams

AP Scholar with Distinction: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams

Milford High School

Theater Workshop's production of CLUE was held in the MHS auditorium on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10. Cast and Crew wish to thank the Milford Public School community for their ongoing support.

Stacy Middle School

Stacy Middle School is excited to highlight some middle-level club activities students can engage in within their school community. The SMS Dance Team and SMS Wrestling Team allow students to explore interests and team sports as aspiring athletes. Budding chefs find their place in the Cooking Club, and tech enthusiasts unite in the competitive world of Esports. The French Club opens doors to language and cultural exploration, while the Science Club sparks scientific curiosity through hands-on experiments. Social bonds are strengthened in the Circle of Friends, and aspiring journalists contribute to the school narrative in the Newspaper club. Prioritizing mental health, the Minds Matter Club provides a supportive space for meaningful discussions and activities for the school. Stacy Middle School's diverse club offerings ensure students can explore their passions and cultivate a sense of belonging within the school community. Participating in club activities is a great way to make friends and learn new things. Please get in touch with the main office if you have questions about any of the club offerings at SMS and how to get your child involved.

Woodland Elementary School (WES)

Principal Kearnan is pleased to announce Woodland’s next Principal’s Council recognition for this school year. Teachers nominate students from their classes that exemplify certain values that are important at Woodland. WES wants to recognize and celebrate students that demonstrate positive behaviors consistently in class, in school, and in the community.

 Please join the Woodland School Community in celebrating students that have earned and deserve this nomination. 

The third Council of the year has been nominated by their teachers for showing Helpfulness. Students selected for this council always lend a hand to their teachers, classmates, and peers.. Not only do these students help when they are asked, but they look to help others on their own! Woodland Elementary School appreciates the extra hands and the support these friends offer. Please joining the WES community in welcoming the following students: 

Helpfulness Grade 3: Andrew Bien, Harper Brown, Aylla Da Silva, Gabriella Pereira, Luke Peterson, Dagelsy Romero Orbe, Rocio Apugglon Chafla, Emanuelly de Oliveira, Lillian Chiccarelli, Melissa Dalla Dea, Dacia Biello, Victor Silva, Aliyah Jones, Valentina De Oliveira, Samuel Scher, Wesley Karp

Helpfulness Grade 4: Joseph Buchan, Logan Barros, Amelia Maki, Juliet Consigli, Trinity Freeman, Alexis Myers, Agatha Nazario, Isabella Chagnon, Isabella Fournier, Aiyanna McDoulett, Matthew Rocano Villavicencio, Julianna Pereira, Kaliana Silva, Nicoly Rodrigues, Victoria Dos Santos, Joao Varela

Helpfulness Grade 5: Genesis Taipe Peralta, Olivia Molinari, Jarrell Bigelow, Davi Rossetti, Kailiy Altamirano Magallan, Selina Cales, Natalia De Oliveira, Elizabeth Jorge, Isabella Gachau, Ana Clara Pereira, Olivia Barbosa, Harper Allegrezza, Kindra Tacuri Castro, Camilly Do Nascimento, Yasmin Viana, Melissa Monforte, Clare Kearnan

PTO Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

Memorial Elementary School

Red and white glitter, green paint and pine cones were the base for a wonderful Craft and Cocoa family event at Memorial Elementary School. On Dec. 2, the cafeteria tables were lined with red and white table clothes in preparation for student and family creativity. Students worked together with family members to create holiday crafts for the upcoming season and enjoyed a hot cup of cocoa while meeting their peers' family members. Memorial elementary school wishes to thank the PTO for organizing this family event.

PTO Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

Brookside Elementary School

Brookside Elementary School is setting and attaining math goals. Fifty-nine percent of grade one and grade two  classrooms met their Fall STMath percent progress challenge. Students celebrated with a Jiji dance party.

PTO Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

Shining Star Early Childhood Center (SSECC)

The Pumpernickel Puppets will be visiting Shining Start Early Childhood Center at the beginning of January. The Pumpernickel Puppets offer a funny, interactive, engaging, and colorful  adaptation of classic folk and fairy tales. Students will also learn about the behind-the-scenes activities and how the puppet handlers bring their puppets alive.

Families joined their child's classroom on a designated day during the week of Dec. 13 for a family engagement activity. Students, staff, and families worked together to decorate gingerbread houses, making connections to shapes, spatial awareness, and math. Families also enjoyed the progression of the Winter Door Decorating activity taking place within the SSECC.

PTO Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month unless otherwise posted.

Milford Family & Community Network CFCE (MFCN CFCE):

Information on the MFCN CFCE Playgroups: All playgroups are FREE and intended for children from birth to 5 years old with their parent/caregiver(s), unless otherwise specified. Below, you will find the playgroup registration information. MFCN encourages any family member (moms, dads, grandparents, etc.) to attend! There will be a variety of groups, both in the morning and afternoon. Placement is chosen by lottery, attendance is not required. There will be two sessions of playgroups per year. Session I runs from late September through January and Session II runs from late January through May. 

Spring Playgroup Registration – Registration for the Spring Session in Milford and Hopedale will be taking place daily from Monday, Jan. 8 through Thursday, Jan. 11, and Tuesday, Jan. 16 through Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Milford Family & Community Network Office, (located inside the Sacred Heart Parish Center). Lottery will take place on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. Registration forms will be available in the office and/or online on our website so you can print and have it ready. Please bring your registration form in person to the office during the dates/times listed above. If there are extenuating circumstances, feel free to call the main office to discuss options.

For more information on MFCN CFCE programs, visit https://www.milfordpublicschools.com/milfordfcn, email [email protected] or call 508-277-4981. You can also find and follow us on Facebook at "Milford Family & Community Network CFCE".

Submitted by Milford Schools