Good Morning,
I hope this Superintendent Update for May 2024 finds you and yours well. It is that fantastic time of year again. It’s May! The important month where we educate, celebrate, and increase awareness of mental health. Mental Health Awareness Month is also referred to as “Mental Health Month” and has been observed in May in the United States since 1949, reaching millions of people in the United States through the media, local events, and screenings.
Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to contribute to her or his community.
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. 
Please partner with us in raising awareness of “Mental Health Month.” After all, it will only prove beneficial to each and every one of us to raise awareness - so that we may continue our journey together in a safe and healthy manner focused upon “teaching and learning with purpose!”
Enrollment: Our enrollment as a regional school district has steadied. As of this morning, we have 1450 students enrolled within our district. David Prouty High School has 309 students enrolled; Knox Trail Middle School has 385 students; Wire Village School has 462 students; and East Brookfield Elementary School has 272 students including 127 students enrolled for the "Cubs Corner" Preschool!
Personnel: Open positions for summer and fall have begun to be posted within the district. If you are interested in becoming a part of our family, please continue to check back and apply at: https://www.schoolspring.com
Early College Update! David Prouty High School continues to offer Early College courses. This spring semester Entrepreneurship is taking place in partnership with Worcester State. Students are working diligently to learn about wat is takes to be an entrepreneur in the 21st century and are really enjoying the course. Moving forward, David Prouty High School administration, faculty and staff are looking to expand our offerings in Early College with Worcester State. We look forward to becoming an Early College designated high school in the coming school year with the Massachusetts Board of Education and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education once our Part A application is completed and we are able to move into Part B of the process… More to come.
Post Secondary Plans for the Class of 2024! Due to some of the delays of FAFSA this school year, I would be remiss if I did not take a moment to pause and make time to recognize and celebrate our senior class as they prepare for final exams and end of year activities. With that said, please join me in wishing our soon-to-be graduates well as they prepare for life after graduation. Below are the post-secondary plans for the Class of 2024 as we know them today....
First | Last | Post-Secondary Plans | Area Specific |
Jacob | Acevedo | Trade | Part-time at Bay Path Night School. |
Iseas | Acevedo | 2-Year College | Full-time at Quinsigamond Community College. Major in Computer Science. Future plans are to be a coding engineer. |
Isaiah | Ayala | Workforce | Find a job and continue to work |
Aden | Baez | 2-Year College | Full-time at Quinsigamond Community College. Major in Biology. Plans to be an athletic trainer or sports medicine physician. He will also be a basketball team manager at QCC. |
Justin | Baptista | Gap Year | Will take a gap year to figure out his future plans. |
Eliana | Barnett | 4-Year College | Full-time at Ithaca College. Major in Sports Management. Future plans are to work in the sports industry. She was recruited to play Track. |
Ava | Bergeron | 4-Year College | Full-time at the University of New Hampshire. Will be going in undecided. |
Trinitie | Bulak | 2-Year College | Full-time at Quinsigamond Community College. Major in Criminal Justice. Future plans are to be a police officer. |
Christopher | Busold | Military | Army, Marines |
Dylan | Chapman | Trade | Plans are to continue to work and find a job as an electrician. He would like to own his own business in the future. |
Timothy | Charette | 4-Year College | Full-time at Nichols College. Major in Business. Future plans are to be a computer engineer. |
Isabella | Costello | 4-Year College | Full-time at Chapman University. Major in Public Relations and Entertainment Marketing. Future plans are to work in public relations for the film industry and entertainment industry. |
Dylan | Cutler | Workforce | Will work for Dad’s company SJC Trucking And Excavating. |
Xavier | DeJesus | Trade | Plans are to continue to work and find a job in HVAC. |
Rachel | Dorsey | 4-Year College | Full-time at Worcester State University. Major in Nursing and minor in Psychology. Future plans are to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner. |
Tyler | Downes | 4-Year College | Full-time at Worcester State University. Major in Computer Science. Future plans are to work in the computer science field. |
Kailey | Dutter | 4-Year College | Full-time at Carroll University. Major in Nursing and minor in Spanish. Future plans are to be a nurse. |
Kasey | Dutter | 4-Year College | Full-time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Major in Conservation Biology. Future plans are to be a wildlife biologist. |
Korey | Egan | Workforce | Will work for Bottis Plumbing & Heating. Future plans are to own his own business. |
Madison | Ethier | 4-Year College | Full-time at Northeastern University in the Honors Program. Will be going into the Explore program. |
John | Ford | 4-Year College | Full-time at Worcester State University. Major in Computer Science. Future plans are to own own his own company. |
Alec | Fournier | 4-Year College | Full-time at Anna Maria College. Will be going in undecided. He will be playing Basketball. |
Calvin | Gomes | Undecided | Find a job and continue to work |
Cameron | Goodrich | 4-Year College | Full-time at Westfield State University. Major in Criminal Justice. Future plans are to be a police officer. Cam was also recruited on a sports scholarship for Football. |
Ella | Gosselin | 4-Year College | Full-time at Suffolk University. Major in Psychology. Future plans are to be a psychiatrist. |
Olivia | Goyette | 4-Year College | Full-time at Anna Maria College. Major in Nursing/Medical Science. Future plans are to be a nurse. She plans to participate in Cheer on campus. |
Brandon | Grenier | 4-Year College | Full-time at the University of Connecticut (UCONN). Major in Nursing. Future plans are to be a nurse. |
Grace | Haftarczuk | 4-Year College | Full-time at Suffolk University. Major in Marketing. Future plans are to be a marketing manager and runway producer. |
Jaysen | Hall | 4-Year College | |
David | Holup | 2-Year College | Full-time at Quinsigamond Community College. Major in Business. Future plans are to work in advertising or marketing. |
Emanuell | Iraola | 2-Year College | Full-time at Quinsigamond Community College. Will go in undecided. Future plans are to be a mechanic. |
Jayce | Jarmulowicz | Workforce | Will work at Dana Transport. |
Logan | Josti | 4-Year College | Full-time at Assumption University. Major in Health Sciences. Future plans are to become a Physical Therapist. Logan was also recruited on a sports scholarship for Football. |
Tyler | Kennen | Workforce | Find a job and continue to work |
Jameson | Kondratowicz | Military | Coast Guard |
Matthew | Kubasiak | Workforce | Will continue working with plans to own his own business. |
Eva | LaPorte | 4-Year College | Full-time at Assumption University. Major in Computer Science. Future plans are to be a software engineer. |
Angelyna | Latour | 2-Year College | Full-time at Quinsigamond Community College. Will be going in undecided. Future plans are to be a sports physical therapist. |
Michael | Lavellee | Workforce | Will continue working with plans to own his own business. |
May | Lazim | Workforce | Find a job and continue to work. |
Giovanni | Lopez | Trade | Baypath for plumbing and continue working. |
Jordan | Lyon | 4-Year College | Full-time at Framingham State University. Major in Nutrition. Future plans are to be a dietician/nutritionist. |
Ian | Mahan | 2-Year College | Part-time at Quinsigamond Community College. Major in English. Future plans are to be a writer. |
Jomar | Matos | 2-Year College | Full-time at Quinsigamond Community College. Major in Business Management. Future plans are to be an entrepreneur. |
James | McNicol | 4-Year College | Full-time at the University of Connecticut (UCONN) in the Honors program. Major in Biomedical Engineering. Future plans are to be a biomedical engineer. |
Shyra | McWhorter | 4-Year College | Full-time at Western New England University. Will be going in undecided. |
Jessica | Melancon | 2-Year College | Full-time at Quinsigamond Community College. Major in Nursing. Future plans are to be a pediatric nurse. |
Ayla | Messier | 4-Year College | Full-time at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Major in Marketing. Future plans are to work in the marketing field. |
Judelius | Neiray | Undecided | Will take a gap year to figure out his future plans. |
Stephanie | Njenga | 4-Year College | Full-time at Northeastern University. Major in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Future plans are to be a lawyer. |
Jenna | Oberg | 4-Year College | Full-time at Hofstra University. Major in Pre-Physical Therapy. Future plans are to be a physical therapist. |
Rianna | Ortiz | 4-Year College | Full-time at Saint Anselm College. Major in Nursing and minor in Spanish. Future plans are to be a nurse. |
Kai | Panori | 4-Year College | Full-time at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Major in Spanish. Future plans are to be a foreign language teacher. Kai plans to stay involved on campus by participating in clubs. |
Genesis | Paz Barrera | 2-Year College | Full-time at Quinsigamond Community College. Will be going in undecided. |
Layne | Perchak | 4-Year College | Full-time at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Major in Computer Science. Future plans are to be a programmer or software engineer. |
Alexander | Pinkowski | 4-Year College | Full-time at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Major in landscape architecture. Future plans are to be a urban planner. |
Melany | Reil | 4-Year College | Full-time at Suffolk University. Major in Business. Future plans are to own her own business. |
Jett | Reilly | 4-Year College | Full-time at Nichols College in the Honors program. Major in Business in 4+1 Program for MBA. Future plans are to be an executive at a company. |
Lillian | Roberts | 4-Year College | Full-time at Salem State University. Major in English. |
Julianna | Rondeau | 4-Year College | Full-time at Stonehill College. Major in Criminology. Future plans are to be a special agent. |
Zachary | Smith | Workforce | Working full-time as a mechanic. |
Alex | Terkanian | Workforce | Working full-time at Adrian Sinkewich Landscaping. |
Adam | Torres | Undecided | Will take a gap year to figure out his future plans. |
Kaelyn | Wall | 4-Year College | Full-time at Western New England University. Major in Criminal Justice. Future plans are to be a forensic scientist. |
Greenly | Waugh | 4-Year College | Full-time at Salve Regina University. Will be going in undecided. |
Summer | Whitney | 2-Year College | Full-time at Quinsigamond Community College. Major is undecided. Future plans are to be a child’s therapist. |
Ethan | Woodbury | 4-Year College | Full-time at Western New England University. Major in Mechanical Engineering. Future plans are to be a mechanical engineer. |
More updates to come regarding end-of-year activities for the Class of 2024 from David Prouty High School shortly.
School Lunch Hero Day 2024: Between preparing healthy meals for America’s students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true heroes.
On Friday, May 3, 2024, we will celebrate the 11th Annual School Lunch Hero Day! School Lunch Hero Day is a chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria. School Lunch Hero Day provides you with the perfect opportunity to recognize the hard working professionals in our school cafeterias.
Please take a moment and join us to say, “thank you” to our superheroes on Friday, May 3, 2024!
Celebrate School Nurse Day! School Nurse Day is Wednesday, May 8, 2024! Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses. National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week. National Nurses Week is May 6-12 each year.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2024! Teacher Appreciation Week also takes place during the week of May 6-10, 2024, and this year, we’re joining together to tell teachers that we will listen to them, we will stand with them, and together we will act - so that every student has a teacher who feels respected and supported. Our teachers on a daily basis are creating innovative lesson plans while they create a sense of safety and belonging for their students. They are getting up early to make it work and they stay up late; working with parents and caregivers and go the extra mile to transform classrooms into welcoming learning environments. Please take a moment during the week of May 6-10 to recognize and acknowledge our teachers for their tireless efforts in partnering with you in providing a quality education for your son or daughter. A simple thank you note would mean the world… #ThankATeacher
MCAS Mathematics Testing! MCAS has been upgraded to better measure the critical skills students need for success in the 21st century: deeper understanding; knowledge application; synthesizing; and writing. Most students will take the test on a computer reflecting the digital world we live in today. MCAS helps the Commonwealth identify schools and districts that need additional support. The next-generation MCAS reports your child's scores in new categories that better show whether your child is meeting expectations in their grade level.
Beginning in May, your child will be taking the Mathematics MCAS, our Commonwealth’s standardized test. Let’s work together and make your child’s experience a positive and successful one! We’ve been preparing at school. Here are some suggestions you can do to help everyday:
✔Ensure your child arrives at school on time.
✔Have your child eat a healthy breakfast at home or at school.
✔Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep.
✔Gentle encourage them to do their best.
✔And finally, take a quick moment to write an encouraging note to your child.
To learn more on steps you can take as parents/families, go to the MCAS Resources for Parents/Guardians website.
DPHS Stuco/PACE Best Buddies Friendship Walk 2024! Join DPHS Student Council members and students from the PACE & Transition Programs at the 2024 Best Buddies Friendship Walk, where we're shaping a more inclusive world for the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Your donation fuels lasting friendships, meaningful jobs, leadership opportunities, and vibrant communities that celebrate diversity.
Together, let's break barriers and create a society where everyone thrives — make a difference today and be part of this incredible journey toward a more inclusive future. Here is a link to our Team Page: https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/centralmass/supporting/#DPHS Thank you for your continued support and partnership! - Ashley, Annalisa, Sandy and Megan
Help us cheer on our Wire Village “Girls on the Run” Team! Girls on the Run is a team of coaches and Grade 3 & 4 girls who all inspire to build confidence and make intentional decisions, while fostering care and compassion for self and others. The coaches use physical activity and dynamic discussions to build social, emotional & physical skills while encouraging healthy habits for life. The “Girls on the Run 5K” takes place at Polar Park on Sunday, June 2nd at 9:00am.
5K Event Details: Spring Season Celebratory 5K
Date: Sunday, June 2nd, 2024
Location: Polar Park, 100 Madison Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Time
8:00 a.m. - Girls on the Run Festivities (Happy Hair, Bling Your Bib, and MORE!)
9:00 a.m. - Girls on the Run 5K Start
As of today, the Wire Village School has over 25 girls looking forward to running the 5K at Polar Park on June 10th. Please come on out on Sunday, June 2nd to cheer on our girls!!
Other Upcoming Events in May/June 2024!
As you know, each month we have many exciting activities taking place throughout our learning community. This month, in the month of May, here are just a few things planned.
Event: Wire Village School PAWS Meeting (Wed, May 8, 6:00pm)
Event: East Brookfield Elementary School PIE Meeting (Tue, May 14, 6:00pm)
Event School Committee Meeting (Tue, May 14, 6:00 PM)
Event: School Building Committee Meeting (Thurs, May 16, 6:00pm)
Event: Knox Trail MS Memorial Day 2024 Program (Fri, May 24, at 8:00am)
Event: Half Day of School: Professional Development Day (Fri, May 24)
Event: School Closed: Holiday – Memorial Day 2024! (Mon, May 27)
Event: David Prouty High School Graduation at Polar Park (Wed, May 29 at 5:00pm)
Event: Girls on the Run 5K at Polar Park (Sun, June 2)
Event: SEPAC Meeting via Zoom (Mon, June 3, 6:00pm)
Event: Knox Trail MS 8th Grade Graduation (Wed, June 12 at 5:00pm) @KTMS!
Event: Anticipated Last Day of School (Fri, June 14) *Half Day
As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support of the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District.
Sincerely Yours,
Paul S. Haughey, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District