Compiled by Scott Calzolaio

Districtwide news 

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].

Milford High School

Congratulations to Haley Jansons and Liam Delaney for being selected for recognition by the Worcester County Superintendents Organization. Liam and Haley have distinguished themselves for their academic achievements, extracurricular achievements, record of service and leadership, and character. Students joined Principal Otlin and Superintendent McIntyre on March 7 for the Worcester County Superintendents Organization annual recognition luncheon.

Another congratulations to Haley Jansons, this time for being selected as Milford High School’s representative for the Jewish American War Veterans program. The “Classmates Today-Neighbors Tomorrow” project, created by the Jewish War Veterans, is a program for Massachusetts high school students that aims to promote diversity, inclusivity, and tolerance. 

Prom season is right around the corner. Students in need of a dress or accessories and who would like to visit Jackie’s Boutique should contact Mrs. Gray via email at [email protected]. 

School administrators extend their thanks to Jersey Mike’s and the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation. Representatives from MHS staff and prevocational and vocational programs were invited to Jersey Mike’s on March 28 as part the Month of Giving. 

The Flutie Foundation is the charity partner for New England for the Month of Giving. Jersey Mike’s provided participants with catered lunch boxes.  

Save the dates:

4/29/23: Junior Prom

4/28/23: Best Buddies Sweetheart Pageant, 5 - 8 p.m..

5/26/23: Senior Prom

6/4/23: Graduation

Stacy Middle School

Stacy Middle Schools MindsMatter Club visited with Megan Burke, owner of Cuerdos Clothing Company, on March 23. Cuerdos Clothing Company is about helping individuals who struggle with social, emotional, and mental health. The MindsMatter Club is hoping to work to bring Megan's idea of embroidering and make some "stitched patches" as resources for students in the school. The MindsMatter team has also made over 300 calming stones as another resource for May which is mental health awareness month, giving students concrete SEL self-care strategies to add to their toolboxes. Megan Burke was featured on WBZ Change Makers with Lisa Hughes. 

Save the dates:

PTO Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month unless otherwise posted.

4/26: MindMatters Read-A-Thon, 4 - 9 p.m.

Woodland Elementary School (WES)

Mr. Germán Chiriboga, from the UMass Chan Medical School, spoke to select Milford High School Video Production classes on February 14. Chiriboga taught about the storytelling model, including how to conduct storytelling interviews with elementary students. The high school students will then work with Mr. Chiriboga and district social workers Anita Amante and Talita Rodovalho on a Woodland Elementary School Storytelling Grant received through the Metrowest Health Foundation. The grant will allow newcomer students to share their immigration journeys through video, and grant the high school students the experience in interviewing and filming.

Save the dates:

PTO Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month.

4/12: Woodland PTO Meeting, 7 p.m.

Memorial Elementary School (MES)

Memorial students participated in a "March Mathness" Challenge. Students worked to increase their progress on ST Math by 10% during March. Classrooms tracked their progress every Monday. Special thanks to the Milford High School students in Mr. Knapp’s classes for making 3D Golden Jijis for use during this event. 

Rock Your Socks! MES rocked their socks on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day. Colorful patterns of socks could be seen in and out of classrooms as a fun way of spreading awareness for the worthy cause.

Save the dates:

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

Brookside Elementary School (BES)

Brookside is in full March Mathness mode! Students have set goals in ST Math to earn “basketballs” for additional recess time. Special thanks again to the Milford High School students in Mr. Knapp’s classes for making 3D Golden Jijis for use during this event. 

Classes are earning “Brookside Badges” to encourage positive behavior and class teamwork. Classes receive special events to celebrate when they receive ten badges. 

Brookside is getting six module classrooms for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Preparation work has already begun.

During March, the BVT dental program conducted a class with BES first graders to promote healthy dental hygiene. BES students talk with their older peers about dental hygiene, proper tooth brushing techniques, and general questions about how to care for their oral health.

Save the dates: 

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